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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1950
Page
4
Whitesville Junior Chamber of Commerce will name delegates to the State Jaycee convention, with Willis Bartlett first vice president announcing plans for the event. The group also plans a community dance sponsored by the Jaycees.
Rev. Ray Crum leads revival at Freewill Baptist Church in Greenwood. Burial follows in Greenbrier Cemetery. J. E. Keister, widower of the deceased, had connections to the John?ish party. Surviving Keiffer family members listed across several towns. Services for Alderson resident Areata Keiffer, 84, note multiple survivors and a large extended family.
Boone County Sheriff Hendricks will begin his 20th term as superintendent of the Orgas Presbyterian Church Sunday School after being elected at the April 9 annual meeting. New officers include E C Hodge as assistant superintendent Kenna Atkins treasurer Mrs Earl Sapp secretary and Mrs Clifford Hornsby assistant secretary. Teachers named cover several classes with Roy Hendricks and Clifford Hornsby as team captains in a drive to boost membership. Last week the Hendricks team led with six new members.
A Thursday morning blaze at the three mile out Old Bluefield road home of John A. Greer caused about 1000 dollars in damages to the dwelling. The fire concentrated in the air ducts from an oil furnace in the basement, with dense smoke delaying containment. no one was injured.
Officers for the Madison Rotary Club will be elected April 20 at the regular meeting. C. E. Roth of Morris Harvey College spoke at the club’s silver anniversary dinner held at the Methodist Church. Charter member E. E. White led the event with members from St. Albans Whitesville Logan Man and Charleston clubs in attendance.
Rev. James Garrett of Red Jacket spoke on churches and their influence on community activities to the Prenter Presbyterian Adult Bible Class. About 160 people attended the Monday night meeting and a pot luck supper followed. General round-table discussions were led by J. B. Swiger Frank Coach Arnold Rush C. G. Evans and Mrs. Mason Morgan.
Mrs J C Ridenour elected president of the Ladies Mission Circle at Bluestone Baptist Church. Ethel Crook named vice president and Lettle Simmons secretary. Next meeting at Mrs Crook’s home. Ay Register Staff Writer Whitesville reports birth of son to Mr and Mrs Denvis Hutchinson at Whitesville Clinic April 13 at 2 pm, weight 10 pounds.
Funeral services were held for Jerry Wayne Hill age infant son of Zeb L. Hill and Mrs. Hill of Princeton Pneumonia caused his death at Memorial Hospital. Rites at Bethel Methodist Church near Athens officiated by Rev Z Mayberry. Burial in Bethel Cemetery. Survived by parents grandparents Mrs Nita Campbell and Zeb L Hill and sister Elizabeth L Hill.
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