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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1952

Page

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Oak Hill Drivers Praised and New Fine Rules Announced

Oak Hill Police Chief William Bellew praised local drivers for obeying traffic laws and school zone rules while warning that out of town motorists still disregard city limits. He announced a $1 per mile over the school zone limit fine and immediate enforcement, with the Police Department reporting no recent serious crimes. The article also outlines club meetings and community efforts including a Civic clubs radio project for the Oak Hill Police Department.

Register Oak Mill Oak Hill Willian Bellew Rowe Duncan E. N. Goode Bellew Sid Bellew

Easter Guests in Pineville Gathered Family Visitors

Easter weekend guests in Pineville were Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Worrell and daughters Nancy and Anne.

Register Pineville D. T. Worrell Ancy Anne

Problem Busters Clinic Slated April 23 at Tech

High school business education teachers from 20 Southern West Virginia counties were invited to a Problem Busters clinic at West Virginia Tech on Wednesday night April 23. Dr Harm Harrs, director of business education at Capital University, Columbus, will be the principal speaker with Mrs Ruth Watson of Collins High School also listed. The clinic aims to discuss problems facing business education teachers, according to Reed Davis Tech staff member and clinic director.

Montgomery West Virginia W.va. Tech Harm Harrs Capital Univversity Columbus Ruth Wat‘son Af Collins High School Gakfill Reed Davis Tech

Fayetteville Driver Fined For Road Law Violation

Paul Lee Nugen of Fayetteville was fined 10 dollars and costs by Magistrate R C Bob Go Friday for speeding on Route 2 between Oak Hill and Fayetteville. Trooper J R Lilly wrote the ticket stating Nugen drove about 15 miles per hour over the 40 mph limit.

Oak Hill Paul Lee Nugen Fayetteville R. C. Bob Oak HM J. R. Lilly Nugen Amy Ruck

Founder's Day Observed by Oak Hill Sorority

Beta Theta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will observe Founder's Day at White Oak Country Club on Tuesday April 30 with a formal dinner at 6 30 p m. Four Beckley chapters join Sophia and Mt Hope chapters for the observance. Reservations handled by Mrs Sarah Boothe.

Register Oak Hill Beta Theta Beta Sigma Phi White Oak Country Club Juantra Scott Beckley Sophia Mt. Hope Beta Theta Group Sarah Boothe Ethel Eigenbrod Dorothy Duda

Craddock Couple Welcome First Child at Oak Hill

Mr and Mrs Howard Craddock of Mt Hope announce the birth of their first child a son at 202 am Wednesday in Quak Hill Mrs Craddock is Betty Johnson.

Craddock Sqn Register OAK Hill Howard Craddock Mt. Hope Quak Hill Craddock Betty Johnson

Ameagle Personal Notices Tie Local Nuptials and Events

Ameagle society items announce the marriage of Carolyn Joyce Aliff to William Franklin Bowles in Scarbro. They note visits by relatives, weekend gatherings in Ameagle and Charleston, and a hospital amputation for Orville Fowler Jr. An Easter egg hunt at Ameagle Presbyterian Church features several local children as attendees. The Ameagle Presbyterian Missionary Society met at Mrs. Clara Mae Lipari’s home with plans to relocate.

Carolyn Joyce Aliff William F. Bowles Register Scarbro -- Myr J.ales Scarbra William Franklin Fas Ameagle Ameagle Presbyterian Church Jenny Sawyer Carol Williams Doris Walker Norma Walker Glenna Jarrell Benny Kinder Bobby Hobbs Nancy Pettry Linda Nortis Sandra Edwards Mike Noritis Mike Walker Margie’ Rambo Tony Moore Linda Norris Coe Son Society Aten McKinney The First Baptist Church of Scar- Ameagle

Past Presidents Of Lions Named To State Officers

Oak Hill Lions Club held a regular dinner where past presidents were named to nominate new officers. Frank Thomas heads the nominating committee with reports due at the April 24 meeting. Elections set for May 8. Charles Brooks of Princeton attended as guest. State convention in Charleston May 15-17 announced by club president Harry Cray. vocal selections by Mrs. Van Wilmoth accompanied by Justine Rushingue. Suzanne Silvertrays Stevenson torture talk invited attendees to Fayette County Memorial Building April 24.

Register Oak Hill Oak Hill Lions Club Hotel Hill Frank Thomas Charles Brooks Princeton Kenneth Mann Harry Cray Charleston James Shelton van Wilmoth Lion Orville Rich Justine Rushing Ue C. R. Hill

Local Notes and Visits Around Oceana and Nearby Areas

Oceana residents report hospital visits and recoveries at Stevens Clinic Hospital. Welch resident Lon Cook underwent minor surgery. Mrs. Ivy Garrett is improving after recent surgery. Mrs. O. A. Goode returned from Marietta for treatments. Lacy McMillion family visited Beckley relatives. Corby Gore and John Lee Shannon party from Charleston visited Mrs Dock Shannon at Stump Hill. Mrs. Shannon shows slight improvement. Osborne Hoover hosted Arvin Mayberry family from Norfolk for Easter. Garnet Hurst Dearing left for Key West and Cuba for several weeks. William C. Fisher arrived to visit parents, transferring from Key West to Norfolk, with reporting to Norfolk Thursday.

Ty Register Oceana Lon Cook Stevens Clinic Earl Smith Philippi Ira Blankenship Sharon Beane Athens L. W. Beane Garnet Hurst Dearing Key West Fla Cuba William C. Fisher C. C. Fisher Key Westia Norfolk

Revival IX Progress at Oceana First Baptist

Rev. Harry L. Stevens of Cook Memorial Baptist Pineville is conducting a revival series at the First Baptist Church in Oceana, extending a religious outreach to the local community.

Register Oceana Harry L. Stevens Cook Memorial Baptist Church Pineville First Baptist Church

Hatcher Child Hurt In Fall At Welch Creek

Hatcher Dicky Kilgore Iive of Hatcher is treated at Stevens Clinic Hospital Welch for a severe cut on the left cheek after falling on a tree stump.

Hatcher Register Dicky Kilgore Iive Stevens Clinic Welch

Otsego Pupils Honor Mrs Mae Belcher With Party

Otsego Elementary School pupils and staff hosted a birthday party for Mrs Mae Belcher assistant superintendent of Wyoming County. Students and teachers gave presents and two large birthday cakes were baked by mothers for the event. Aileen Van Horn and Jesse Armentrout helped serve and decorate. Easter flavors guided the table settings and a games session followed after dinner.

Register Otsego Otsego Elementary School Mae 5. Belcher Wyoming County Belcher Ailen van Horn Jesse Armentrout

Chairman Theme Evening Opens With The Crucifixion

Mrs Milmetta Walker and Mrs Helen Sawyers sang a duet accompanied by Miss Virginia Sawyer as the chairwoman used The Crucifixion as her theme for the evening. The group also held a White

Milmetta Walker Helen Sawyers Virginia Sawyer

Oceana Society Elects Officers and Spring Plans

Mrs. Nina Walker is elected president of the Missionary Society at First Baptist Church. Officers include Mrs. French Manning as vice president and Mrs. Betty Rae Lilly as secretary. Readings on Easter were given by Mrs. Ophia Stewart and others. A $3 contribution to the scholarship fund was approved. Spring Rally set for April 24 at North Fork. attendees named. Also notes of a Florida trip by Mrs. Sylvia Hurst and birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William Warkenfuss at Stevens Clinic Hospital.

Register Mullens Bessie Thompson Poplar St South Mullens Bluefield First Methodist O. H. Dorsey Dock Lively Lang Branch Raleigh County Cittsville Garland Adeline Smith Williams First Christian Church Beckley Theodore Harper William Iteann Eugene Pacific Jesse A. B. Sproles Jr Pocahatas Willie Williams Logan Emerson Williams Ira Williams Mt. Hope Estelle Feazelle Biddle Lively Ethie Christian Robertson and Foglesong Itmann William Thompson Oak Hill Nell Smith Marie Ball Scarbro Baptist Church G. A. Argabright Flora Shepherd Jane Weatherford Edna Nichols Thomas Hundley LaBelle Mile Henry C Pine- Mosley Lick Fork Crest Hospital Oceana Nina Walker Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church French Manning Betty Rae Lilly Martha Bell Hurley Ruth Conley Mauda Cozart White Cross Dada Cook Betty Nutter Chris Fisher Ophia Stewart Maude Cozart Sada Cook Mora Chambers Fond Ella Cook Ophia Chambers William Warkenfuss

Communion Service Held at Dorothy Presbyterian Church

The Clear Fork Parish of the Presbyterian Church held a communion service at Dorothy Presbyterian Church on Thursday. Churches represented included Clear Creek Ameagle Colcord Sicamore and Dorothy with Rev. Carl Wolfe leading assisted by Rev. Harold Rambo.

Register Ameagle Clear Fork Presbyterian Churches

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