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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1949

Page

13

Mt Hope Choir to Sing Cantata at Easter Service

Mt Hope First Union Church choir presents the Easter cantata When Christ Arose at 11 a m Sunday. Selections include The Light of Victory Perfect Through Suffering sung by Mrs Aloise Watkins O Sorrow of a Starless Night The Seal Was on the Stone Morning Come to His Garden Angel at the Open Door Christ is Risen Today Peace Be Unto You There is a Garden Not Far Away J C Smith O Easter Light O Son of God Eternal with Vernon Stone as narrator The Rev J E Divers is pastor.

Mount Hope First Union Church Aloise Watkins BE. C. Smith Addie Fleming Christ Mrs. E. B. Fleming J. C. Smith Son of God Vernon Stone J. E. Divers

Mrs Jack Burdette Feted at Shower in Oak Hill

Mrs Jack P Burdette was honored at a glassware shower hosted at the home of Mrs Adah Burdette on Friday. The guest list includes numerous locals from Mount Hope Fayetteville Glen Jean and beyond, with names such as Mrs P A Tagpert Miss Pauline Faggett Mrs George Ward Mrs C W Shepherd and many others.

Regist Wesler Oak Hill Jack P. Burdette Nora Burruss Jim Hurley Thelma Pashion Adah Burdette P. A. Tagpert Pauline Faggett George Ward C. W. Shepherd Mount Hope F. H. Hart Ethel B. Neeley G. A. Campbell Fayetteville C. G. Freeman Glen Jean Johnny Feck C. F. White Curtis Coleman J. N. Callison J. A1. White J. P. Hoover Nancy Hannabass Alva Newman Charles Christian W.E. Bundy, Jr J. Fowler G. A. Burdette R. M Tapegert J. A. McPherson Elsie Neudek J. W Bragg Roberta Thomas Lillian Leet Mildred Vass Molly Payne Helen West Hal Warden Lable Gwinn Ruth ,Love Wanda Farrish Nellie Byrd H. W

Sunday Services For Pic Massey

Funeral services for Pic W W Massey of Dorothy, mortally injured in a motorcycle wreck May 20 1945, will be held Sunday at 11 30 in the Church of God at Lawson. Rev Stolie Parsons of Fairdale will lead. Massey, who entered the army in May 1943, served with the 138th Ordnance in Italy and Germany and was killed in Hanover. He is survived by his parents, a sister, and five brothers. Interment at Hill Cemetery, Lawson, with Hitesville Post 75 in charge.

Pic W. W Massey Dorothy Church of God Lawson Stolie Parsons Fairdale Massey Camp Maxey Texas 138Th Ordnance Company Italy Germany Hanover Isaac Massey Vernon Green James Arthur Henry Are Randal The Hill Cemetery Hitesville Legion Post 75

Arrest Charleston Man for Car Theft

A 21 year old Charleston man is held in Raleigh County jail after being arrested at Mabscott by Charleston police on a car theft charge. Officers James Kidd and Tom Combe seized Joseph Hemphill at the Mabscott by-pass on information from the Beckley detachment of State Police. The car, owned by James F. Davis of Charleston, was stolen at 12 04 a m Thursday.

Charleston Raleigh Mabscott James Kidd Tom Combe Joseph Hemphill Beckley James F. Davis

Pineville Woman Undergoes Emergency Operation

Mrs Roy Thom as of Pineville underwent an emergency operation at Stevens Clinic Hospital Welch on Thursday night. Her husband Private Thomas on a 10 day furlough requests an extension due to her illness before returning to Camp Gordon Ga. She is the former Rosa Pearl Brown daughter of Azel and Mrs Brown of Pineville.

Register Pineville Roy Thomas Steven's Clinic Welch Thomas Camp Gordon Rosa Pearl Brown Azel Brown

Fishing Screech Owl Foiled by Warden

CHARLESTON The Conservation Commission reports a Logan County incident where a conservation officer patrolling Spruce Fork witnessed a screech owl diving for a fish. A quick shot caused the bird to drop a large chub. the owl’s back was broken.

Charleston Conservation Commission Logan County Spruce Fork Ford

Union Department Store Incorporates in Beckley

A certificate of incorporation was filed in the Raleigh County clerk's office for the Union Department Store of 102 North Herbert Street Beckley. The company capitalization is $1,900. Incorporators listed are Herbert Cohen Mary Frances Cohen and Norman Knapp all of Beckley southern West Virginia.

Raleigh County Clerk’s Office Union Department Store Hebert Street Beckley Herbert 5. Cohen Mary Frances Cohen Norman Knapp Becklav

Probe of Store Fire Ordered by Marshal

Charleston investigators pursue causes after a fire at 3 15 a m yesterday damaged the stockroom of Lewis Cash Grocery on the 1921 by pass. Fire Chief Bernard Martin said a March 2 blaze also started in the stockroom with $150 estimated damage. No figures yet for yesterday’s loss. Two fire trucks responded. R L Lewis the store operator said a passerby spotted the blaze and alerted the department. The building is owned by M N Raodes.

Slaé Marsoals Olster Charleston Lewis Cash Bernard Martin Martin R. L. Lewis M. N. + Raodes

Asco Couple Plans Anniversary Party

ASCO The home of Mr. and Mrs. De H Beverly at Asco will host an Easter open house for their golden wedding anniversary from noon to 4 p.m. They married April 20, 1899, in Wyoming County. Dolly Tall is the former Mrs Beverly. The couple, aged 70 and 72, are parents of four children Edgar, Clyde, Woodrow Beverly and Leo Beverly, with 17 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Y Register ASCO de H. Beverly Wyoming County Beverly Dolly Tall J. K. Beverly Wolf Pen Edgar Beverly Baileysville Clyde Beverly Woodrow Beverly Leo Beverly Bluefield

Gatewood House Hit by Lightning

Gatewood Mr and Mrs C S Jennings and family of Gatewood are staying with relatives in Brooklyn while repairs proceed after a bolt of lightning struck their home on Wednesday. The strike shattered a chimney and damaged the interior. Jennings, a machine operator at the Brooklyn mine, received burns and shock but none needed hospitalization. The wife and Alfred, their son, suffered slight burns and shock in the middle room. Chimney gable removal, plaster damage, and window destruction followed. upstairs fruit jars remained intact.

Register Stati Gatewood C. St Jennings Brooklyn Jennings Alfred

Knights Templar Attend Easter Service at Pineville Church

Welch Commandery Knights Templar will join the 11 a.m. Easter Sunday service at First Methodist Church Pineville with Rev Samuel A Harford delivering the sermon. The church also hosts a sunrise service at 6 30 a m with music by the youth choir directed by Mrs W J Billig.

Register Star Pineville Welch Commandery -27 Knights Templar First Methodist Church Samuel A. Harford W. J. Billig

Presbyterians Plan Easter Sunrise Service at Eagle Church

Easter Sunday services in Eagle begin with a 6 o'clock sunrise service at the Eagle Presbyterian Church. The morning worship follows at 10 a.m. Vesper services are slated for 6 15 p.m. Good Friday services were scheduled today at 12 30 by Rev. C W Pindar.

Register Ameagle Ameagle Presbyterian Church C. W. Pindar

Cook Church Sets Easter Services in Pineville

The Cook Memorial Baptist Church in Pineville plans a sunrise service at 6 a.m. with special hymns solos and poems ending at 7 a.m. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. with an egg hunt for primary and beginners. The 11 a.m. service features duets solos and baptism for about 25 new members. Evening programs at 6 30 and 7 30 include candlelight worship and baptism certificates. Lord's Supper closes the services.

Register Pineville

Baltimore Livestock Market Report and Notices

Detailed prices for cattle hogs calves and sheep across classes with steers cows and stockers quoted. plus obituaries estate notices and a divorce suit from Raleigh County West Virginia. Report covers April activity and sale trends, with specific weights and prices, and includes probate and court notices for Amedeo Angeletti John T. Martin and Helen Baldwin.

Michael Farris Dies at 73 in X

Michael Farris, 73, of X Third Avenue, died at his residence Wednesday night. Services set for Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Greek Orthodox Church with Rev. Raphael Hissan of Charleston officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers named. honorary pallbearers listed. Body to be moved from Rose Funeral Home to residence then church.

Michael Albert Farris Third Avenue Rose Funeral Raphael Hissan Charleston Sunset Memorial Park Fayez Ramey Sam Rahall Joe Farris Assaft Rahall Dave Rahal Louis Salem Gus Farris George D. George G. M. Kourey Clea Corey Nick Rahal Jimmie Rahal Abe Mickel K. A. Bickel John Lowen Pete Corey Abe Radwan Shaker Sadd Joe Kourey Roger Co

Mail distribution schedule changes in Thurmond announced

Mail formerly arriving on the C and O train at Thurmond for distribution in boxes here shortly before six a.m. is now being delivered here at 7 a.m. due to a change in the train schedule, Postmaster J. T. Hollandsworth announced today.

Thurmond J. T. Hollandsworth

Radio Network Program Schedules Note Time Zones

Iradio program notes explain time zone adjustments for central minus one hour and mountain minus two hours. It mentions local stations may relay with their own focal schedules and last minute changes may occur.

Friday Evening TV Schedule Fragment

TV times list multiple programs across networks with news, sports, comedy, drama and music. Entries include news broadcasts, Kiddies Hour repeats, Supper Club, Beulah, Lowell Thomas repeats, Dardenella Trio, Jack Crosby Club, Lone Ranger drama, Paul Lavalle Band, Eve-ning theater, Gabriel Heatter, Newsreel Time, Red Skelton, Enchanted Concert, Life of Riley, Friday Playhouse, boxing bout and Meet the Press among others. The fragment-like schedule names many shows and hosts without complete dates or clear outcomes.

Sfi Abe Cbe Abe-West Cbs Abe Lowell Thomas Abe-Baste Beulah Szli Cba Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Mbe Tis Abe Jack Cbs Daily Dardenella Trio Abe Bob Crosby Ste Mbda Nbe Cvs Paul Lavalle Jack Carson Fat Man Spears Jimmy Pyrants Che F.B.I Hy Gardner Eudle Cantor Gabriel Heatter Skelton abe‘Tha Sherif Abe Newa Riley Abe Nbg Sterd Rbs W100

Tolley Tolley John Ellis Jr nine day old son dies

John Ellis Tolley Jr of 108 Fifth Street died Wednesday April 13 at 8 p.m. in a local hospital. The body is at Keyser Funeral Home. Funeral services Friday April 25 at 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park with Rev. Cecil W. Combs officiating. Burial at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements by Keyser Funeral Home.

Aolley Tolley John Ellis, Jr John E. Tolley Fifth Street Keyser Funeral Home Sunset Memorial Park Cecil W. Combs

Howerton Pfc Jackie Howerton Killed in France

Private First Class Jackie Howerton aged 19 of Glen View died April 22 in France while serving with the U S Army. Body to be taken to mother Mrs Gladys Howerton Saturday at 2 p m. Funeral Sunday at 1 p m Glen View Baptist Church with Rev Bowman officiating. Burial in Wildwood cemetery with American Legion Post 32 rites. Cards of thanks from Mr and Mrs John McCarty and family note thanks to Caffee Funeral Home and others for support.

Howerton Howerton Jackie Glen View France U. S. Army Gladys Howerton Glen View Baptist Church Paw Bowman American Legion Wildwood Cemetery Cecil McCarty Caffee Funeral Home John McCarty

Funeral notice for John Hull of Charleston

John Hull age 44 died at his residence between midnight and 62 miles from Charleston on April 13. The body will be moved to his mother's home on South Kanawha Street on April 14. Funeral services are planned for April 15 at 2:20 PM at the Methodist Church with ministers Eastwood and Foglesong. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery. Active pallbearers include W. A. Burke and others. honorary pallbearers listed. Arrangements by Keyser Funeral Home Eckley, Beckley, West Virginia.

Baltimore USDA Amedeg Angeleiti Davis Amedeo Angeletti Grady Joe Dee Adeline Davis Ghent Rose South Heber Street City of Beckley Raleigh County West Grady Dean Thurst Virginia Shady Spring Church L. A. Garten Leo'haddi West Virginia John T. Martin Bridj State OF West Virgini Circuit Court Benjamin Baldwin, Jr Plainuit Helen Baldwin War Hunter James H. Rowland Wildwood Cemetery W. A. Burke Oli Cook Lacy Trump Waliner Staniey Henry Conway Joe Menghetti Harry Afendorf Amerigo Capneflari Tom Skinzer Palmer Fartey W. Watts S John Ferrell Mr. Stautler Me. Welch Harry Anderson Harold Altfe Wace Trump James A. Mosby E. F. Cooper Wesley Hedrick Keyser Guneral Home

Easter Flowers Fill Snead Shop Display

Snead Flower Shop offers a large selection of Easter plants including hydrangea begonia tulip and lily. Dial 4351 for orders as Beckley Hotel location is listed among participating spots.

SNEAD FLOWER _ SHOP Beckley Hotel Dial

Lost and found dogs and ads flood local paper

A jumble of dog loss notices and reward offers appears, including a female collie with a white neck ring and white feet, a male rat terrier with two license tags, a lost cocker spaniel named Lulabell from Eccles WV, a black and white feist gyp, a brindle and white billdog named Butch, plus two keys on a chain found. Rewards and contact numbers are listed for each alert.

Dial Solla Lulabell George Dalton Eccles Ws Va J. S. Tolbert Beckley W. Va. Ri Glen Lynn Peterstown Butch F. D. McDaniel Camp Creek Ad. Beckley Newspapers Prince Street

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