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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1958

Page

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Spring Concert By Fay High School Band Tonight

Fay etteville High School bands presents an 8 p m spring concert at Memorial Auditorium under director Jimmie Queen. Selections include Star Spangled Banner, The Connecticut March, Nassau, River Jordan, Panis Angelicus, Variations on a Theme by Paganini, Little Suite for Band, Prelude Ballad and Festival, Durand pieces, Holst selections, and more.

Fayetteville RNS Fayetteville High School Memorial Auditorium Jimmie Queen Connecticut Durand Farrell Holst Mercer E. DePaul Walers

Tennessee Rites For Mrs Bullion

Final rites for Margaret Arterourn Bull ion 86 of Oak Hill will be at 2 pm Wednesday in Rogersville Tennessee. She died Sunday at a Fayetteville nursing home. A Tennessee native she had lived in Oak Hill seven years. Survived by no daughters Sally Bailey Oak Hill and Virginia Davis Long Beach Calif 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Body to be moved at noon today to Colboch and Price Mortuary Rogersville from Dodd Payne Mortuary Fayetteville.

Oak Hill Margaret Arterourn Bulion Rogersville Tenn Bullion Fayetteville Tennessee Sally Bailey Virginia Davis Long Beach Calif Colboch and Price Mortuary Rogersville Tenn Dodd-Payne

Baseball Meet Set For Today in Big Coal League

A meeting of the Big Coal River Little League will be held at 7 30 p m today in the Armco Co Hall meeting room. Managers coaches league officials and team sponsors are urged to attend. Uniforms for two new teams have arrived for representatives. Six teams compete this year representing Sylvester Whitesville Dorothy Marfork Monteval and Naoma.

Montcoal RNL Big Coal River Little League Armco Co Sylvester Whitesville Dorothy Marfork Monteval Naoma

Teenager Arrested After Whitesville Car Crash

A 15 year old Clarksburg boy was apprehended by Logan Police late Saturday after wrecking a 1956 Chevrolet owned by Gray Grubbs of Whitesville. Grubbs reported the car stolen from Coal River Motors Garage around 5 PM Saturday. Garage representative Robert Plantz said $100 damage was done.

Whitesville ANS Clarksburg Logan Gray Grubbs Grubbs Coal River Motors Robert Plantz

Oceana Athletes Honored at Kopperston Banquet

Kopperston Elementary School cafeteria hosted the Oceana High School athletes banquet sponsored by the Kopperston Lions Club. Highlights included awards of gold baskets and footballs for six players, junior high champs, and remarks from Jerome Van Meter on sports’ role in youth training.

Kopperston ANS Oceana High School Kopperston Lions Club John Pike Lions Club James Shott Kopperston Presbyterian Church Katherine Stewart Patty II Bell Tones Oceana Indians Paul Greer Gene Gilliland Wyoming Chambers Jewelry Oceana Jesse Morgan Wyoming County Mike Cook Gene Sparks Lloyd Cook Paul Anderson Gene Childers Jerry Hall Jerome van Meter Woodrow Wilson High School Beckley Earl Chevalier Welch Daily News George Brewster Huey Miller Jene Gilliland Church of the Kopperston Presbyterian Church Hemlock Patrol

Powers Rites Slated Tuesday

East Kingston man Fredrick Wharton Powers 71 will have final rites Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Laurel Grove Baptist Church Livly with Rev. Howard Franklin officiating. Burial in Powers Cemetery Scarbro Rt 1. Powers died Saturday at home of daughter Mrs J W Hall East Kingston. Body to be taken to Hall’s home this evening from Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill and to the church one hour before the funeral.

East Kingston Rns Fredrick Wharton Powers Laurel Grove Baptist Church Lively Howard Franklin Powers Cemetery Scarbro Rt. 1 Powers J. W. Hall Tyree Oak Hil

Funeral Today For Lynco Infant Randoloph Coleman

Funeral services for one month old Lynco Randolph Coleman were held at 11 a m in the Evans Funeral Home Chapel Oceana with Rev Wayne Rollins officiating. Son of Raymond and Frances Goins Coleman Lynco he died Saturday night apparently from strangulation. Infant found dead in bed. Survivors include the parents a brother Raymond Jr and grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Coleman Roderfield and Mr and Mrs Harvey Goins also of Raderfield. Burial in Taeger Memorial Cemetery Robertfield.

LYNCO RNS Walter Coleman Roderfield Harvey Goins Raderfield Taeger Memorial Canelery Robertfield

Lolita Circle Meeting Led by Mrs Crosier at Baptist Church

Mrs. Joseph A. Crosier led the Lolita Circle program at the Baptist Church Tuesday night. Mrs. W. M. Warren taught the Bible lesson. The group met at Mrs. John Hitton's home with Miss Frances Lee as co host. Members included several named ladies and Misses Warren Radford and Stull.

Lolita Circle Meets Fayetteville RNL Joseph A. Crosier Lolita Circle of the Baptist Church W. M. Warren John Hitton Frances Lee H. F. Frazier Joe Oliver Walter Pickett Ralph Kemper Homer Fitzwater

Tax Payment Venues For Clear Fork District Residents

Clear Fork District residents may pay taxes to Deputy Sheriff Hil bert Burgess at Ameagle Post Office Wednesday 9 to 11 a.m. Artie Post Office noon to 7 p.m. Thursday 9 to 11 a.m. Clear Creek Post Office and noon to 2 p.m. Gene Roberts Store on Sand Lick.

Clear Fork RNS Hilbert Burgess Ameagle Artie Clear Creek Gene Robert Sand Lick

Builder's Group Forms Committees And Colors For May

Twenty one Sycamore Builder's Club members met at Sycamore Chapel. Mrs Gordon Coleman led devotion and prayer. A gift exchange will replace the Secret Pal starting May. Lily of the Valley named as the club’s Nower, colors red white and blue. A membership committee of Lula Jarrell, chair, with Walter Arthur and Gordon Coleman, was appointed. A sick committee headed by D B Hamilton with Pearl Carter and Ervin Jarrell was formed. A bake sale was set for Saturday noon at Fraley's Grocery. Next meeting May 9.

Colcord RNS Sycamore Builder's Club Sycamore Chapel Gordon Coleman Lily-of-the-valley Nower Lula Jarrell Walter Arthur DB. F. Hamilton Pearl Carter Ervin Jarrell Fraley's Sycamore Creek Ervin, Jarrell B. C. Fraley Roy Withrow Ann Fannin John Fannin Delphia Bowman Roger Fraley Roxie Rutledge Susie Mitchell S. 0. Paden

Pineville Student Heads Council at Concord College

Sandra Sue Bailey, 20, daughter of Mrs. Theodore Bailey of Pineville, was elected to lead the 1958 59 Concord College Women's Hall Council. A junior majoring in home economics and mathematics, she is vice president of Kappa Omicron Pi and a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma. she will succeed Betty Sue Buchannon and Mrs. Carol Gwinn Sutherland of Beckley.

Pineville RNS Sandra Sue Bailey Theodore Bailey Concord College Women’s Hall Miss Bailey Kappa Omicron Pi Sigma Sigma Sigma National Social Sorority Betty Sue Buchannon Carol Gwinn Sutherland Beckley

Borderland DAR Chapter Wins Gold Honor Award

The Borderland Chapter, Daughers of the American Revolution, earned the Gold Honor Award for last year's work, announced at the April meeting by vice regent Mrs. J. M. Francesa. The White Oak Country Club hosted, with Oak Hill and Fayetteville members present. Proceeds from foam rubber coal hanger covers and flags totaled 32 dollars. A tea for Guest Day on June 25 was planned, with committee members Hill Dark Anderson and Katherine Jones handling preparations.

Mount Hope RNS Borderland Daughters of the American Revolution J. M. Francesa White Oak Country Club Co. &. Bourland Russia E. Q. Wiseman Fayelteville Jack Long Oak Hill C. R. Hill Project Chaiman Hill Dark Anderson Katherine Jones Mm. E. 0. Wiseman Fayetteville White Kenneth Keatly Mia James P. Painter Rapp Louis Scott George Bailey Janet Hurst Bill Jones Rhodes Street Jones Painter Russell Scott

Charles Hill Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter Charge

In Fayetteville, Charles Edgar Hill, about 46, pleaded guilty in Fayette Circuit Court to voluntary manslaughter for the shotgun slaying of his brother Robert at their Belva farm home last fall. Hill’s bond was continued. he will return July 1 for rulings on the application. Two Oak Hill youths pleaded guilty to concealing stolen property as a juror absence disrupted the trial of Tony Adkins and Earl DeQuasie before possible probation requests. A special judge, T. E. Myles, presided over the drunk driving case of Garland Clinton Francis as Judge Charles L. Garvin Jr. was away due to a death in the family.

Fayetteville Charles Edgar Hill Fayette Circuit Court Robert Belva Hill Oak Hill Tony Adkins Earl DeQuasie Adkins DeQuasie T. E. Myles Garland Clinton Francis Charlton Heights Charles L. Garvin Jr

Mission Circle Lesson At First Church Of God

Fayettene 분위 The mission circle of the First Church of God met at Mrs Woodrow Williams home on Thursday night The program titled What Membership Means to a Christian was presented by Mrs Williams A prayer by Mrs Payne was followed by selections by the Ladies Quartette Attending were Mrs George Campbell Mrs W E Poff Mrs George Newell Mrs Donald A Payne Mrs Jasper Treadway and Mrs Arthur Campbell

Fayetteville RNL First Church of God Woodrow Williams Williams Charles Payne Ladies Quartette George Campbell W. E. Poff George Newell Donald A. Payne Jy Jasper Treadway Arthur Campbell

Break-in probe continues at Clay Brothers Store

Pineville RNIS reports deputies Ballard Riffe Ikes Fork and Dewey Baileysville investigate a break in at Clay Brothers Store on Route 32 near Hanover Saturday night. No arrests yet. Merchandise valued between 750 and 800 dollars taken, including cigarettes watches and watch bands. Entry was through a window near the top of the one story building says owner Edgar Clay.

Pineville RNIS Sheriff's’ Deputies Ballard Riffe Ikes Fork Dewey Baileysville Clay Brothers Rt. 32 Hanover Edgar Clay

Mullens Sorority Elects Officers at Gamma Alpha Chapter

Miss Pat Neal was elected president of Gamma Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in Mullens. Officers to be installed May 14 include Iva Joyce Ellison as vice president Ruby Jo Gordon recording secretary Fred Shut treasurer Cecil Lacy extension officer and Eugene Graham Pineville extension officer. Girl of the Year Fred Shut honored for service. Founders Day Banquet April 23 at Glass House Beckley. Initiation for pledges led by retiring president Jack Finney.

Fred Shut Glass House Beckley Jack Finney Buddy Clark Ray Caldwell David Lucas

Scott and Haroldene Boley Scott wedding at Layland Church

Miss Haroldene Ann Boley and Lark Edward Scott were married at Layland Community Church in a 7 p.m. ceremony conducted by Rev. Russell Asbury. The couple, both of Layland, will reside in Norfolk, Virginia after a reception at the Layland Moose Hall.

Oak Hill RNS Layland Haroldene Ann Boley Lark ‘Edward Scott Russell Asbury First Baptist Church Tazewelle Miss Boley Alr Harold Oswald Boley Scott Thedford Scott Robert Tucker Russellville Ralph Sand Beckley Dale E. McVey O. Kay Ledford Jr Roger Hallah Ally Lay Moose Hone Wanda Farrish Stanley James Bowyer Edgar Blankenship Q. D. Keaton D. R. Ledford Sr Chan Forren Nuttall High School Lookout Charleston School of Commerce West Virginia University Morgantown Nuttall Wish School U. S. Navy Tidewater Norfolk

Mrs Teano heads Beta Theta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi

Mrs Ben Teano began her term as president of Beta Theta Chapter with officers installed at a Tuesday meeting. New officers include Mrs Avis Partain as vice president and Mrs Gene Cater recording secretary.

Bela Ben Teano Bela Sigma Phi Gene Carter Ing Avis Parlain Fred Rus Oak Hill RNS Beta Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Avis Partain Gene Cater Bill Jones George Bailey Fred Russell

Funeral for Sarah Massey of Arnett Tuesday

Mrs. Sarah Susan Massey 63 of Arnett dies after long illness. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at Flat Branch Church Arnett with Rev. Wada Webb. Survived by husband Van two daughters Nancy Webb Cleveland Ohio six sons Okey Claude Otis Earl Roy Everett two sisters Haltia Rorrer Rosa Rorrer two brothers Perry Arnett Albert Combs. Burial Massey Cemetery Arnett. Body will be moved from Armstrong Funeral Home Whitesville to her home at 2 a.m. today.

Arnett RNS Sarah Susan Massey Flat Branch Wada Webb Massey Van Nancy Webb Cleveland Ohio Okey Claude Findlay Otis Toledo Earl Roy Everett Haltia Rorrer Rosa Rorrer Sand Lick Perry Albert Combs Sylvester Massey Cemetery Frant Armstrong Funeral Home Whitesville

Communism Theme for Fayetteville Presbyterian Circle

The Fayetteville Presbyterian Church circle met at Mrs W OL Tully's home on Tuesday with Ans E O Wiseman leading Bible study. Members included Mrs T A Myles Mrs C E M Han Mrs J K Whitlock Katherine Warner Mrs Kenneth Wood Miss Melinda Champe and Mrs W C Warner as they discussed peace, neighborly love, and Christian critique of the world.

Fayetteville RNS Ans Wiseman Circle 1 The Presbyterian Church W. OL Tully E. M. Darnall J. M. Francesca France Germany T. A. Myles C. E. M Han J. K. Whitlock Katherine Warner Kenneth Wood Melinda Champe W. C. Warner

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FHS Group Mrs. Bullion Wyoming County Superintendent of Schools Vert Recluder Insurance Prom Vp Richmon Cleaners Pineville Student Heads Council Atkinson Shopping Center, Inc Hardware Dept Johnstown Rd Dar Charles Hill I Mullens Sorority Lark Edward Scott Jane's Studio Mrs. Teano Dick Wilkins Sam Fox Jack Evans Lanty White D. C. Rapp Jr Partain Jewels Ray Ellison Mitchacl Aide Cohen Neville St Fayetteville Federal Savings and Loan Association West Virginia Mer Fayetteville Circle Wooddell's Tewelry Store Main ST. Opp. Court House
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