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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1951

Page

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Band of America March Processional Featured at Tag Day

The program includes Dorothiy Welch piano solo and pieces such as Overture Mountain Concerto Father of Victory March and First Swedish Rhapsody. Seniors Charlene Bragg Jarces Edward Thomas Charles Nicosia Dot Welch June Moore Loretta Feri Myra St Clair Tommy Thompson Dot Brammer Barbara Vickers will perform their final concert Friday night.

Rogram Band of America Bragg Jarces Edward Thomas Charles Nicosia Dot Welch Ann‘ Moore Loretta ‘Feri Myra St. Clair Tommy Thompson Dot Brammer Barbara Vickers

Bloodmobile volunteer meeting set for Mt Hope

Orientation for Red Cross Blood Mobile volunteers shifts to 2 pm at Mt Hope School after Miss Ann Mahoney's visit was rescheduled. Mrs J E Howard urges all local workers to attend, with group duties and donor solicitation roles outlined and a blood donation procedure film to follow.

MT. Hope Red Cross Mr. Hope R. E. Core Glen Jean Jenny Cope Carter Luis

Lobban Funeral Rites Held for World War I Veteran

Funeral services were conducted Sunday in Angier for Carrington Lee Lobban 7? a World War I veteran. He is survived by his wife Mrs Mary Lobban two children Car and Caroline and other relatives.

Mt, Hope Angier Carrington Lee Lobban Fayetteville Briday CSA Mary Car Caroline Carrington Hope Stanley Maynard

Induction Orders For Phillip Vance Fay etteville and William Virgil Brown

Induction orders issued for Phillip Vance of Fay etteville and William Virgil Brown of Smithers. The notices list the men by name and locations with formal administrative action pending.

Phillip Vance

Fayette County Jurors Summoned For Service

The Fayette Register lists men summoned to serve as jurors over the next two weeks. Names include Armstrong, Bragg, Blake, Craffey, Clark, Eplin, Fragle, Hubbs, Holley, Hale, Holly, Hazelwood, Jones, Lane, Martin, Morris, Mason, Poling, Rowe, Ripley, Stanley, Stover, Taylor, Tamplin, Tolley, Vento, and Whitt among others from towns such as Beckwith, Boomer, Gauley, Ingram Branch, Ansted, Deep Water, Cunard, Hilltop, Nallen, Lookout, Fayetteville RFD, Milburn, Carlisle, Sewell, Glenset, and Charlton Heights.

Charleston Man Killed in Truck Collision

A Charleston man died yesterday in a collision between a truck and a car. The deceased was identified as Nolen W. Tyter, age 52, of Conriee. Police reported the crash occurred on a rural road near ANSTED, with unclear details remaining as investigators pursue the cause.

Charleston Rowe Nolen W. Tyter Conriee

Rites Set Today For Crash Victim near Charleston

Rites were to be held at Farview Baptist Church in Lockwood for T/Sgt. William Shelton killed in the C-47 crash near Charleston Sunday. Burial would follow at Neal Cemetery. Shelton, 28, a Lockwood native and Charleston resident, was a World War II veteran and aerial gunner with the Eighth Air Force. He served as an instructor and later joined the Air National Guard, stationed at Fort Knox. He is survived by his wife Rosa Lee Shelton, a daughter Elizabeth Ann, a son William Harold Jr., five sisters and two brothers.

William Shelton Charleston Farview. Baptist Church Lockwood Eighth Air’ “Force England Air National Guards Fort Knox Kanawha American Legion Hugh Shelton Rosa’ Lee Shelton Elizabeth Ann William Harold, Jr Troy Murphy Cheiyan Seva Burdette, Jr Nitro Shir‘Jey Gail Bonnie Jane Shelton John Shelton Larry Shelton Ly Register Mt, Hope W. H. Reid Scarbro C. K.shaffer Don Mills Eb] Paso Tex 3. B. Gwinn Oak Wi William Howard Reid Oak Hill Samuel C. Reid Cleveland Carlisle Joe Painter Esta Wheeler Burgess Lookout Nora Cheesman Reid Virginia Kanawha County Athens County Pennsylvania New River Fayette Reids

Ten Land Deeds Filed in Wyoming and Nearby

Register staff writer reports ten land transfers recorded in Wyoming County deeds offices. Names include Thomas Brooks, Roy C. Harbert, Frederick R. Shutt Jr., Irvin Parsons, Bill Banks Sr., H. E. Lilly, Lara Rose, and Dorsey Freeman among others, detailing lots and additions in Pineville Mullens and Corinne areas. Also notes a golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs W H Reid at Scarbro with family attendance and anniversary visit plans.

Pineville Wyoming County Thomas Brooks Georgia E. Lilly Maggie Iliams Conley Addi ‘Tion Mullens Slab Fork Halfred Shrewsberry Harold Burks Hedrick-Carter Corinne Barkers Ridge

Dinner Set by Club at Clear Fork High School

AMEAGLE A dinner will be served April 11 at Clear Fork High School by the Boosters Club. Mrs. Clara Lipari Mae Lipari Mrs Billie Hobbs and Mrs June Scarbro are in charge of the project and announced serving would continue from 5 to 7 pm.

Register Ameagle Clear Fork High School Boosters Club Clara Mae Lipari Billie Hobbs June Scarbro

Burks Pleads Innocence In Robbery Charge

James Burks of East Beckley pleaded not guilty to an attempted bank robbery at Winona National Bank last month. Circuit Judge R J Theut Jr did not set a trial date. Burks, held since treatment for a chest wound, was moved to Fayette County Jail after an Oak Hill Hospital stay following the March 2 holdup attempt.

Register Fayetteville James Burks East Beckley Winona National Bank R. J. Theut, Jr Burks Fayette County Oak Hill

Untagged Dogs in Pineville Face Seizure Under Tag Law

Pineville police warn owners that untagged dogs found on streets will be seized and kept until claimed. Owners must pay for a dog tag plus board fees. Council had mandated tagging with costs of 2 for females and 1 for males. Unclaimed dogs will be disposed of if not claimed promptly.

Pineville B. D. Platt

Jumping Branch Personalities Return From Fort Knox Visit

The Rev and Mrs C W Crook and Beulah James return from a Ft Knox Ky visit. They are joined home by son and daughter in law Pfc and Mrs James A Crook of Louisville who will depart next week for overseas assignment. Also Mr and Mrs Bill Deeds and children Jimmy and Sandra of Dublin visited relatives over the weekend. Charles Upton, recently injured in a motorcycle accident, is listed in the report.

Y Register Beulah. James Ft. Knox Pfc James A.crook Louisville Bill. Deeds Jimmy Sandra Dublin Charles Upton

Emca Chorus to Appear in Mt Hope April 25

Mt Hope to host Emca Chorus In Mt Hope on April 25 under Beta Iota Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Guests Night set for April 16 at Mrs Ivan Shumate home with guest speaker Mrs G G Hodges discussing antiques and displaying collections.

Emca Chorus Fe Mt. Hope G.G. Hodges

Officer Kesler Funeral Rites Held in Lowell

Funeral services for Lt. Harry Benton Kesler were set for 2 p.m. today at Kesler Presbyterian Church in Lowell with Rev. B. F. Wright and Rev. Coe l officiating. Graveside rites will be by Masonic Lodge 100 of Taleatt. Kesler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenton J. Kesler of Lowell, was among 20 airmen killed in a Charleston area crash. He was reported improving before transport home to West Virginia. Also noted are updates on Hal Stafford and R. W. Merrix in the Hinton Hospital.

Register Hinton Harry Benton Kesler Charleston Kesler J. I. Upton Hinton Hospital Hal. Stafford R. W. Merrix

Religious concert held by Oceana High School Chorus

The fourth in a series was presented Sunday night by the Oceana High School Chorus directed by Fred B. Shannon Jr. at the First Baptist Church in Oceana. The group has previously performed at Rapperston Church Oceana Methodist Church and Pineville Methodist Church.

Register Oceana Oceana High School Fred BR. Shannon, Jr First Baptist Church Rapperston Church Oceana Methodist Church Pineville: Methodist Church

Honor Guard Time Marked By Funeral Service

A funeral service was held at St. Albans this afternoon for a former buddy, with an honor guard arranged around the time of the crash. The scene reflected solemn remembrance as attendees gathered to pay respects.

St. Albans

Montcoal High to Host Vocational Exhibit Thursday

Montcoal High School will hold its annual vocational exhibit tomorrow with a home economics display. The show features most wood working projects by students in the vocational classes directed by instructor James R. Webb under Principal Claude Worley supervision.

Ry7 Register Montcoal Montcval High School Claude Worley James R. Webb

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