Domi Brothers in Air Force Service Area Glen Rogers family joins air force
Glen Rogers Oklahoma family the Domi four brothers Domi Ronnie Ronnie Domi the fourth son of Mr and Mrs Amedeo Domi enlisted in the United States Air Force at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio He will join oldest brother Amedeo Domi Jr S Sgt Albert James Domi in Tampa Fla and S Sgt Douglas Domi at Chennault AFB Lake Charles La The four Domi boys have run The Raleigh Register and Beckley Post Herald since 1942 with three younger brothers Linda era plans to help with paper delivery The elder three Domi men are Glen Rogers High School graduates Mr and Mrs Domi have two daughters Mrs Sommie Herbert Beckley and Mrs Charles Agnor Bradley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Rogers
Ronnie Domi
Sabine
Amedeo Domi
United States Air Force
San Antonio
Tex
Amedeo Domi Jr
Albert James Domi
Tampa
Fla
Douglas Domi
Chennault Abf
Lake Charles
Air Force
Raleigh Register
Beckley Post Herald
Domi
Larry
Jerry
Gary
Glen Rogers High School
Poling To Speak At Lions Meeting
Seth Wood Poling of Mount Hope will headline the Charter Night ceremonies for the Seth Lions Club at Py High School on April 16. Whitesville Lions Club sponsors the new unit, which has over 30 charter members. A banquet precedes the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SETH
ANL
Wood Poling
Mount Hope
Seth Lions Club
Py High School
Seth Club
Whitesville Lions Club
Oak Hill Gardeners View Color Slides
Spade and Trowel Garden Club members viewed color slides of prize winning arrangements from the Kanawha Council Fall Flower Show led by Mrs. F W Dickenson. President J R Taylor reported on the Greenbrier meeting and statistics show 328 gardens clubs in West Virginia. Taylor urged careful rhododendron care, while Dougherty spoke on How To Care For Your Roses and Rhododendron and warned against disturbing roots. The club tea will be hosted May 4 at May Puckett’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
RNS
Spade and Trowel Garden Club
Kanawha Council
F. W. Dickenson
George Longhenry
J. R. Taylor
State Gardens Club
Greenbrier
West Virginia
J. W. Dougherty
Longhenry
C. P. White
Hugo Bornheim
Everett Bragg
J. T. Brooks
F. W. Dickerson
H B. Dews
L. G Fitzgerald
P. D. Ford
Lottie Johnson
J. 8
Keatley
Paul Mackey
J. R. McDonald
W. R. Moore
May Puckett
Lillian Rapp
R. Scott
Morris Wonder
Lynco Personal Notes From Local Families
Lynco area social notes list Mr and Mrs Elkins and sons visiting the Lloyd ague family. Asa Ford and Koprston guests of Ross Jones family. Donna Lambert stayed with Gloria Brunty. Roy Elkins and Lloyd League fished on New River. Jewell McPeak hosted by Francis Simmons. Jesse Mills and Roger Burchet in Columbus Ohio on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LYNCO
RNS
Elkins
Larry
Luny
Freddie
Jeffery
Lloyd Ague
Asa Ford
Koprston
Ross Jones
Donna Lambert
Gloria Jean Brunty
Roy Elkins
Lloyd League
New River
Jewell McPeak
Francis Simmions
Jesse Mills
Roger Burchet
Columbus
Ohio
Lilly Haven
Jim White
Williamson
Roger Tolor
Marshall College
Huntington
Acie Tolor
Harold Simmions
West Virginia University
Roperston
Wandall Morgan
Mullens
J. W. Beck
Con
James
Cornelia
A. J. Ruth
Fred Childress
Shirley
Glenna
Beckley
Glen Hill
Detroit
Butch Price
Creed Bradshaw
Oceana
Russell Lewis
Robert
Brenda Kay
Paul Ray Blankenship
James Miller
Flagstaff
Ariz
Jim Jones
Sherry
Judy
Less Lambert
Bill Lambert
Class Lambert
Lundy and
David
Luther Elkins
Seven Treats After Wyoming Hospital Fire-and-injury Roundup
Seven persons were treated at Wyoming General Hospital over two days. George W. Shrewsbury, 68, from near Stephenson, suffered burns fighting a forest fire. Peggy Thomas, 43, of Mullens, fractured her left foot after a ladder incident. William Repase, 39, of Hatcher, injured his left index finger on a roo bolt machine. Rebecca Pugh, 4, Wyco, cut scalp from swing impact. Bobby Sizemore, 19, of Alpeca stepped on a nail and punctured his foot. James D. Sparks, 4, Herndon, sprained ankle on a bicycle. Barry Wood, 6, Mullens, hurt hip during school play.
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Mullens
RNS
Wyoming General Hospital
George W. Shrewsbury
Stephenson
Peggy Thomas
William Repase
Hatcher
Itmann
Rebecca Pugh
Wyco
Bobby Sizemore
Alpeca
James D. Sparks
Herndon
Barry Wood
Betty Jane Neal Granted Divorce in Wyoming County Court
Betty Jane Neal wins divorce from Theodore Neal in Wyom ing County Circuit Court. She receives custody of the children in the judgment.
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Pineville
RNS
Wyoming County
Betty Jane Neal
Theodore Neal
Spelunkers Reveal Vast Greenbrier Cavern Passageways
Charleston AP reports after a decade of exploration about 30 miles of passageways connect large underground caverns near the Monroe Greenbrier County line. Spelunkers Handley, Jones and Revak explored through Organ Cave and Lipps 1, Hedricks, Fox Hole caves. Farley described a room as large as Charleston's Civic Center. caverns span 16 square miles on four levels. Temperatures remain four degrees year round. many areas are unsafe and landowners have posted property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Monroe- Greenbrier County
Spelunkers
Bob Handler
St. Albans
Hugh Jones
Conrad Revak
Organ Cave
Lewisburg
Lipps No. 1
Hedricks
Fox Hole
Auxiliary Meets Pineville unit plans events and sale
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 133 met at Mrs. Frank McNaughton’s home. President Dario Wenzel called attention to the Fifth District Spring Conference on May 3 at Ronceverte. A bake sale is set for Saturday at Holloway Drug Store at 10 30 a m. An April 18 dance and an April 15 special meeting were discussed. Poppy sales are planned in May to fund the Rehabilitation Fund aiding veterans and families, with a parade planned before the sale.
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Pineville
ANS
Frank McNaughton
American Legion Auxiliary Unit No
Dario Wenzel
Fifth District
Ronceverte
Holloway Drug Store
American Legion Auxiliary
Boone IOOF To Mark Birthday
The Boone Lodge marks the 140th anniversary of Odd Fellowship in America with a 7 p.m. banquet on April 25 for lodge members and their wives. Guests of honor will be members with 45 or more years of service, who will receive lifetime certificates. Roy Everett Kingery, Scott High School student, will report on his United Nations trip sponsored by Boone Lodge of Odd Fellows.
Mrs. Weaver Honored By Oak Hill Chapter
Oak Hill Chapter No. 107 of the Order of the Eastern Star honored Lucille Weaver, worthy grand matron of West Virginia, at a Hotel Hill banquet. She was joined by her husband, visiting chapters from Chelyan Princeton Fayetteville Mount Hope Beckley Patton Thurmond, Earl Eschbach and his wife attended, and a new member Glenna Faye Berkley was initiated. The group approved sponsoring a girl to Rhododendron Girls State and contributions to the Red Cross heart fund and crippled children drive.
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Oak Hill
RNS
Hotel Hill
Order of the Eastern Star
Priday
Lucille Weaver
West Virginia
Rhododendron Girls State
Red Cross
Heart Fund
Crippled Children Drive
Glenna Faye Berkley
Mrs D Saxon Honored At Area WSCS Meeting
Mrs D E Saxon honored at Glen Rogers area WSCS gathering before moving to Fayetteville after 23 years with Community Church. Members presented gifts. social hour followed a devotional on Rapidly Growing Nations. An April 18 dinner was planned for new church entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Rogers
RNS
Woman’s Society of Christaan
Service of Te
D. E. Saxon
Fayetteville
Saxon
Community Church
WSCS
Louise Miller
Enfield Walters
Gracie Tolliver
Marion Brooks
Reuben Williams
Sallie Harrington
Marie Bailey
Hazel Dancy
Erma Guthrie
Blanche Haynes
Helen Stone
Helen McClung
Margaret Tackett
Vesta Wilson
Donnie Nuckols
Hattie Bunting
Blanch Haynes
Daisy Foster
Gloyce Robinson
Thelma Richardson
Hazel
Fayette Medical Society hears Dr Sleeth on WVU medical school
Dr Clark K Sleeth of West Virginia University spoke at the Fayette County Medical Society meeting at Glen Ferris Inn, detailing WVU four year medical education including dentistry, nursing and pharmacy. He said the first class would graduate in June 1962 and the University Hospital should be ready mid 1960. A children's clinic by Dr John Royal Moore was announced for May 1 with free exams for children up to 15.
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University Hospital
C. W. Stallard
John Royal Moore
Shriners Hospital For Crippled Children
Philadelphia
Montgomery Methodist Church
Bittinger
T. K Laird
C. W. Stallard Jr
de Witt Peck
J. B. Thompson
F. B. Fitzwater
Ansted
State Association
Mount Hope
Fayetteville
M. G. Hresan
Gauley Bridge
Gauley
Charlton Heights
Hillside
Rainelle
W. B. Davis
Montgomery
Woman's Club
Delegates to Tour Warren Wilson College in N C
Thirteen delegates from Whiteside to Colcord Clear Creek and nearby areas will tour Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa North Carolina April 11 to 14. The group will depart Coal River Saturday at 6 PM in private cars driven by Mentry Taylor Joseph Corbin and A E Oakley. They will spend Sunday and Monday touring the campus and meeting students before returning home.
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Whiteesville
RNS
State Mountain Project
Presbyterian Churches
Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa
N. C
Kay Lipford
Whitesville
Sandra Toney
Colcord
Emogine Ashley
Nada Williams
Clear Creek
Carol Hawkins
Patsy Kinder
Coal River
Mentry Taylor
Joseph Corbin
A. E. Oakley
Warren Wilson
Laxton Funeral Set Saturday
George B. Laxton 86 will be buried at Lusk Cemetery near Herndon Heights after services at Cook Memorial Baptist Church. He died in his sleep at his Pineville home with daughter Mrs. Herbert Belcher. Born April 2, 1872 in Pineville. Survived by daughter, half brother Ira, half sister Nellie, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Body at Robertson Funeral Home Mulens.
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Pineville
RNS
George B. Laxton
W. R. McCoy
Cook Memorial Baptist Church
Lusk Cemetery
Herndon Heights
Laxton
Herbert Belcher
Martha Jane
Ira
Nellie
Garwood
Robertson A Foglesong
Mulens
Mrs Hester Ferrell Rites Saturday in Bloomingrose
Funeral services for Mrs. Hester Chapman Ferrell 81 of Indianapolis Ind will be held Saturday at the Bloomingrose Church of Christ conducted by Rev Reed Robinson Burial will follow in Porters Cemetery Bloomingrose Survivors include three sons Willie Charles and Vivian all of Indianapolis two daughters Ethel Toney and Violet Basham a sister trio Martha Bradley Leatha Perdue and Attie Hudson all of Bloomingrose The body will arrive today at Hunter and Hunter Mortuary Madison and be moved to the church an hour before services
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Bloodmingrose
RNS
Hester Chapman Ferrell
Indianapolis
Ind
Frank Chapman
Bloomingrose Church of Christ
Reed Robinson
Porter's Cemetery
Bloomingrose
Willie
Charles
Vivian
Ethel Toney
Violet Basham
Lincoln
Neb
Martha Bradley
Leatha Perdue
Attie Hudson
Hunter and Hunter Mortuary
Madison
Rickman Funeral Set On Saturday
Colcord RNS Richard Dick Rickman 71 Orleans Ind died Wednesday in an Indiana hospital from complications after surgery last Friday. Survived by wife Lillian three brothers Gerard Artie Oliver Ameagle and Edward Toledo Ohio three sisters Mrs Barbara Wright Mrs Leva Stover and Mrs Elizabeth Thomson Hinton. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Saturday Orleans Cemetery burial following. Area relatives left at 1 p.m. today to attend.
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Colcord
Richard ‘Dick Rickman
Orleans
Ind
Indiana
Lillian
Gerard
Artie
Oliver
Ameagle
Edward
Toledo
Ohio
Barbara Wright
Leva Stover
Elizabeth Thomson
Hinton
Orlean Cemetery
Hayes Services Scheduled Today
Funeral services for George Washington Hayes were to be conducted at 2:30 p.m. in the Dodd-Payne Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. William Dreger. Burial followed in Bennett Cemetery, Fayetteville. Hayes, 48, of Fayetteville Route 2, died Tuesday in a Richmond hospital. He was a brick mason and World War II veteran. Surviving are his wife Vella, six sons Dana, Thomas, Gary, Jimmy, Stanley, and Michael, three daughters Nancy Schoolcraft, Betty, and Brenda, one brother Robert Hayes, one sister Mrs. Arthur Campbell, and one grandchild. The body remained at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
RNS
George Washington Hayes
Dodd-Payne Funeral Home
William Dreger
Bennett Cemetery
Hayes
Richmond
Vella Hayes
Dana
Thomas
Gary
Jimmy
Stanley
Michael
Nancy Schoolcraft
Betty
Brenda
Robert Hayes
Rosiclare
Ill
Arthur Campbell
Santa Cruz
Calif
Trends in Contemporary Painting from India at W V Tech
An exhibit titled Trends in Contemporary Painting from India is on display in the West Virginia University Tech men's lounge. Prof. Arthur R. Pierce announces 20 works by eight Indian artists, organized by Robert Graham of New York and Thomas Keehn of the International Centre of India New Delhi, continuing through April 28. The show, part of a nationwide tour sponsored by the American Federation of Artists, highlights a new movement in Indian art reacting to universal modern challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Artists
Damage Suits Total 30000 in Wyoming County Court
Two suits name Latha and J. C. Winkler Corinne as defendants totaling 30000 in damages. Ruby Nail sues for 10000 and Marie Biondo for 20000, both filed April 8 with Paul Viers as attorney. Additional suits allege 20000 against Pauline Hood admr of Albert Jarrett estate, 539.68 against J H Cook by Universal C I A Credit Corp, 500.36 by Prentice Hall Inc against Marshall G West, and 510.87 against Ballard Blankenship by Albert Blackburn dba B and C Motor Sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
RNS
Wyoming County Circuit Court
Latha
J. C. Winkler
Corinne
Ruby Nail
Marie Biondo
Paul Viers
Mullens
James Short
Danny Short
Clear Fork
Pauline Hood
Albert Jarrett
J. H. Cook
Wyoming
Universal C. I. A. Credit Corp
Prentice Hall, Inc
Marshall G. West
Ballard Blankenship, Steeles
Albert Blackburn
B and C Motor Sales
Wyoming students visit Pineville county court
Seniors from Baileysville Pineville Glen Rogers and Oceana attended the regular County Court meeting in Pineville. They toured the courthouse annex and jail heard talks by three county court commissioners and noted changes in local offices. Charlie Thompson was appointed constable of Clear Fork, Jim Hicks resigned as Huff Creek Justice of the Peace, Curtis Darby was named to serve the remainder of Hicks term. A Koppers ton representative discussed paying someone to distribute commodities and officials were asked to invite state police and conservation officers to discuss dumpinggarbage rules at the May meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
RNS
Wyoming
Baileysville
Glen Rogers
Oceana
Courthhouse Annex
Charlie Thompson
Coal Mountain
Clear Fork
Jim Hicks
Wyoming County
Bert Short
Ivan Pizzino
Three Are Treated At West Virginia Mines
A 29 year old Wyco miner Lundy Smith suffered a broken leg after being struck by falling slate at Corder Coal Co mine and was admitted to Wyoming General Hospital. Juliet Valentine 41 of Wyoming treated for a twisted ankle after stepping from a porch. Wesley Allen Adkins about 40 of Harvey admitted to Beckley Memorial Hospital with fractured pelvis and back injuries from a state fall at Milva Coal Co mine on Otsego Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens
ANS
Wyco
Lundy Smith
Corder Coal Co
Wyoming General Hospital
Juliet Valentine
Wyoming
Mullens Hospital
Milva Coal Co
Otsego Mountain
Deepest oil wells reach greater depths over time
The deepest well in 1900 reached about 3,000 feet, while by 1950 operations had extended beyond 20,000 feet. This illustrates rapid progress in drilling depth during the first half of the 20th century, highlighting technological advances and expanding exploration.
Proposed Bookmobile Discussed At Meeting
In Fayetteville Oak Hill Mrs N M Steen urged county courts to back a bookmobile program for Fay ette and Raleigh counties. Federal state funds would cover 20000 books costing 50000 recordings 1778 two bookmobiles 14900 and 8100 salaries first year. county funds would cover librarians drivers salaries and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
RNS
N. M. Steen
Oak Hill
Fayette
Raleigh
Cecil Graham
Raleigh County
Graham
Federal Library Service Act
Mount Hope
Fayetteville Woman's Club
New Officers Elected By Area Woman s Club
Fayetteville area woman s club elected new officers led by Miss Gladys Early as president and Mrs P G Hoye as first vice president. Other officers include Mrs J W Ayers second vice president and Mrs George Hatfield outgoing president as third vice president. Recording secretary is Mrs A L Huddleston, corresponding secretary Mrs Charles Shackelford, and treasurer Mrs Charles L Garvin Jr. The meeting opened with a devotional by Mrs C A Kidd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
ANS
Fayetteville Woman's Club
Gladys Early
P. G. Hoye
J. W. Ayers
George Hatfield
A. L. Huddleston
Charles Shackelford
Charles L Garvin Jr
Oak Hill Junior Womans Club social at Fayce Center
The Oak Hill Junior Womans Club met at Fayce Recreation Center on Wednesday for a social with refreshments and games. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Balding, Mrs. Eakle, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Farrish, Garland Pugh, James Martin Jr., and John W. Frazier, with numerous members and guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
RNS
Fayce Recreation Center
Charles Balding
Allan Eakle
Danny Davis
Walter Farrish
Garand Pugh
James Martin Jr
John W. Frazier
James Lively
Hassel Blankenship
Robert Godby
John Frazier
Jack Hill
Joe Fox
Garland Pugh
Walter Farrish Jr
Lilly Haven Personal Notes and Weekend Guests
Lilly Haven social column lists numerous local families visiting relatives and traveling over the Fas ter holiday period. Names include Jim White Tolor Simmions Ford Beck Hill Ruth Bullington Johnson Jones and many others with weekend gatherings in Beckley Oceana Richmond Mullens and Mullens.
Glen Rogers Personal Notices Row
Glen Rogers on leave visits family and friends at Beckley and Mullens while others attend hospital and funeral events. References to Walters, Richards, Buckland, Greer family, Nuckols, Mattney, and local hospitals. Bill Hall admitted for observation at Bluefield Sanitarium.
Brookie Toler Administrator v Yaeger Case Dismissed
The Brookie Toler administrator versus A H Yaeger case in Brook County Circuit Court has been dismissed. The ruling ends the dispute without further action by either party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
RNS
Wyoming County
Brookie Toler
A. H. Yaeger
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Charles Agnor
Bradley
Poling
Lions Meeting
Oak Hill Gardeners
Lynco Personals
Lester
Betsy Ross Spinets
JAN Campbell Music Company
Main St
Beckley, W. Va
Bester
Wyoming Hospital
Farley
Handley
H.P
Briggs & Stratton
ACE Auto
3Rd Ave
Boone
Mrs. Weaver
D. Saxon
Grace Davis
W. A. Thompson
Gaye Bailey
Helen Kuklish
Valentine McNeill
Ben Mullens
Freda Plann
Grace Bailey
Glenn Robinson
D. E Saxon
Clark Sleeth
WVU
Fayette Medical Society
N. C. College
Dorothy
Sharon Griffith
Janet Jeffery
Camp Creek
Susie Halstead
Howard Kennedy
Naoma
David Hughes
Elk Run
Janet Massey
Ruth Pennington
Edwight
Bobby Barrett
Dry Creek
James Scott
Montroal
Neville Maytag & Furniture CO
Neville St
Mrs. H. Ferrell
Rickman
W. Va. Tech
Wyo
Area Woman’s Club
Carol Gilbert
R. O. Farmer
Carl B. Vickers
Camp Galahad
State Federation
Fight Conservation Project
Garvin
Barboursville State Hospital
Mary Elizabeth Hash
E. B. Eskew
J. A. Ritz
Porter
Woman’s Club
Lilly Haven Personals
Lionel Walters
Pope Air Force Base
North Carolina
Clyde Walters
Sylvia Richardson
Linda Roeder
Walters
Frank Brubeck
Vivian Benson
D. C. Buckland
George Welshans
Naomi
Welshans
McGraws
Bobby Nuckols
Sherri Sarita
Jackie Canterbury
Ray Gwinn
Beckley Hospital
Eddie Plann
Virginia
Bill Clemens
Hayden Wolf
Hattie Brooks
Etta Shumate
Glen Fork
Frank Wilson
Claude Franklin, Mullens
Dal Tolliver
Milliard Mattney
Joe Mattney
Grundy
Arvil Gentry
Clarence Birchfield
Fairdale
Gary Ovenik
John Ovenik
Raleigh General Hospital
Bill Hall
Stewart, Va
Tom Venable
Chris Snuffer
Elliston
Bill Dunn
Helen Withrow
Adam Richardson
Richardson
A. J. Plumley
Stanaford
Bluefield Sanitarium
Bluefield
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