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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1951

Page

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Annual Fayette County 4-H Round-Up May 5 at Camp Beck

The Fayette County 4-H Leaders Association sponsors the Spring Round-Up on May 5 at Camp Beck. Activities begin with a volleyball tournament in the morning, a field meet at 1 pm, and a 2 pm assembly with awards and singing. Event organizers include Hugh Cavendish and a team of Cavendishes, Deitz, Jones, Upton, Bolton, Souk, and others.

Register Ayetteville Fayette County Hugh Cavendish M. B. Cavendish J. R. Deitz Sybil Jones Blanche Upton Stella Ca Vendish Cecil Bolton Eivai Souk Joe Me Chung BM. B. Cavendish Stella Cavendish Corda Haynes Henry Watkin Phyllis Miller Chloteal Gilmer

Art Exhibit at Collins High School Open House Planned

Oak Hill civic league plans an art exhibit and open house May 3 at Collins High School for graduates. The group discussed plans Tuesday at the Hotel Hill naming Mrs. Paul G. Mackey supervisor and awarding two cash medals.

Collins High School Oak Hill G. Eastwood Kath W. P. Bit International’ Relations Committee Holland Bloodmobile Woman's John, Scott C. E., Watkins League Summerlee Lochgelly C. R. Hill Club John Scott C.P. Anderson, Jr Clarksburg Hiram Houghton Red Oak Iowa General Federation ‘Conservation Commission West ‘Virginia

Fayette Youth Upholds Family Tradition Enlists in Marines

A 16 year old from Fayette County, Roy Lee Lively of Dothan, announced enlistment in the Marine Corps. He says he has wanted to join since 1944, inspired by his brother and two cousins who were Marines killed on Saipan with the Second Division. Recruiters said he is enlisting specifically for the Second Division as a tribute to his family.

Associated Press Huntington Fayette

Seven Couples File For Divorces in Fayette

Fayetteville reports seven new divorce cases filed with the Fayette Circuit Clerk. Named parties include Norma E. Treadway and Thomas C. Treadway, Greta Elizabeth Blake and Stephen John Blake, Bess Clyde Smith and Leon Rupert Smith, Woodrow Arthur Doles and Lena Flint Doles, Mildred Marie Crowder and Charles Edward Crowder, Pauline Spencer Cooper and Nathaniel S. Cooper, and William Robert Tatum and Sarah Dixie Tatum.

Alz Fayetteville Fayette Circuit Norma E. Treadway Thomas C. Treadway Greta Elizabeth Blake Stephen John Blake Bess Clyde Smith Leon Rupert Smith Woodrow Arthur Doles Lena: Flint Doles Mildred’ Marie Crowder Charles Edward Crowder Pauline Spencer Cooper Nathaniel S. Cooper William Robert Tatum Sarah Dixie Tatum

Caldwell Rites Scheduled Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Allen Caldwell 72 were held at 2 20 p m in Pipestem at the home of her daughter Alma Wood with Reverends Z F Mayberry and Fred Cook officiating Burial followed in Farley Cemetery Pipestem She was born June 8 1897 in Montgomery County Virginia and was predeceased by her husband Albert F Caldwell Surviving are five daughters Alma Wood Eva McNamara Lorene Jennings Glenna Kessinger Blanche Bowles three sons Rapene Caldwell Same Caldwell three sisters and three brothers

lBy Register Princeton Clara Allen Caldwell Memorial Hospital Pipestem Alma Wood Z. F. Mayberry Fred Cook Farley Montgomery County Robert Sarah. Stump Underwood Albert F.caldwell Free Will Baptist Church Pipstein Eva McNamara Newport News Lorene Jennings Athens Glenna ‘Kessinger Blanche Bowles Speedway Rapene Bellingham Wash Caldwell Lerena J.asbury Elizabethton May Wiley Hiawatha Nina Campbil W Wy Underwood Rock C. Underwood E. B. Underwood

Annual Show Slated At Sherman Tonight

Whitesville report on Sherman High School annual show at 8 pm featuring class stunts with top prizes. Patsy Humphrey and Paul Webb will coronate this year’s Mr and Miss Sherman candidates from Sophomores and Juniors. campaign assembly held to introduce contenders.

Whitesville Miss Sherman Sherman High ‘School Patsy Humphrey Paul Webb Sherman David Kirby Racine Mary Lou, Aleshire Prenter Geraldine Hawkins Seth Jackie Billings Highcoal de- Jores Peters Bloomingrose Ester .Veres Betty Jo Harless Mary Lou Jarrell John Griffith

Alloy Institute Honors O'Brien as Alumnus of the Year

Lawrence O'Brien superintendent of major alloys at the Electro Metallurgical Division plant at Alloy and a 1930 graduate will be honored at the West Virginia Institute of Technology alumni banquet tonight.

Associated Press Montgomery — West Virginia Institute of Technology Lawrence O’brien Electro Metallurgical Division Alloy O'Brien

Whitesville Pair Attend Golden Wedding Observance

Whitesville Mr and Mrs Joseph D Corbin of Whitesville attended the golden wedding of his parents Mr and Mrs J D Corbin of Kenna Jackson County on Sunday. Manuel Arvon and Don Showen completed boat training at the San Diego Naval Training Center and arrived home for a two week leave. E F Galloway and son left Monday for a fishing trip at Murray Lake. Dee and Mrs H and Mrs Edgar Stover of Huntington were weekend visitors in the homes of Wilson Hall and Charles DuLowe. Sunday guests of Kenneth Fulton were Rostoe Harless Herskeil Harless and their Madison relatives.

iBy’ Register Whitesville Joseph D. Corbin J.D. Corbin Kenna Jackson County L.A Pete Arvon Don A. J. Showen E. F. Galloway and Son Murray Dee Edgar, Stover Huntington Wilson Hall Charles DuLowe Kenneth Fulton Rostoe Harless Herskeil Harless and Son Madison

Princeton Soldier Rites Set Saturday

Rites for MSgt. John A McAfee will be held at 2 30 p m Saturday at Kee Street Methodist Church in Princeton with Rev Z F Mayberry and Rev Li D Yost officiating Burial follows at Resthaven Cemetery in Summersville visitation in Oak Hill The deceased died at William Beaumont General Hospital El Paso Texas on a Saturday.

sy_negister Princeton John McAfee William Beaumont General Hospital el Paso Tex Kee Street Methodist Church Zfl Mayberry Li D’ Yost Folk Low Resthaven Cemetery

Funeral Services Set Saturday for William H Darnall Sr

Mt Hope funeral services are planned for 2 30 p m Saturday for William H Darnall Sr of Mt Hope who died Wednesday in New York City from a heart attack. Rites at Mt Hope Baptist Temple with burial in High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill. Darnall was president of Mt Hope Insurance Agency and held many Masonic and professional memberships. He was born June 6 1910 and survived by wife Helen two children William III and Margaret Rose.

Register MT. Hope William H. Darnall New York City Mt. Hope Baptist Temple Clarence Figgatt W. W. Pharr High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill MacDonald Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 103 Mt. Hope Insurance Agency West Virginia Society of Engineers MacDonald Masonic Order Royal Arch Masons John W. Morris Consistory Charleston West Virginia Insurance Association Land Helen Darnall Wiliam H. Darnall, III Margaret Rose Minnie Darnall Walter Darnall ME. Hope Rose Kathryn Wonder Margaret Bady Lindalwood Funeral Home

Wednesday Closings Set By Oak Hill Businesses

Oak Hill merchants plan a summer half day closing on Wednesdays from May through August. The mercantile board of the Oak Hill Chamber of Commerce endorses closing on Wednesday afternoons starting May 2 with hours chosen by each store. Of 85 cards mailed, about 50 returned with the majority in favor. three others would join. Two holidays during summer include May 30 Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, when stores close all day.

Register Oak Hill Mercantile Board

Land Transfer Records Highlight Mt Hope Sale and Nearby Deals

Fayetteville report notes a $15,000 property sale on Main Street Mt Hope involving Asaaf Rahal and the Bezs, with deeds filed in the Fayette County Clerk office. The transcript lists multiple transfers in Oak Hill, Fayetteville District, and Gauley Bridge, including parcels sold to Joseph Preston, Norma Brinson, and others with prices ranging from about $4,000 to $9,000, plus cemetery plots and right of way agreements.

Register Fayetteville Asaft Rahal Main Street Mt. Hope Fayette County Seid Bez Charles E. Tillow, Jr Joseph Preston Tyree Wie Duncan Avenue Oak Hill Troy D. Brinson Norma K. Brinson Jacres A. Wingrove N. K. Brin Son Dothan Cash Store Dorothy. M. Hennesy E. B. Cook Mossy Creek Tracy Smith B.' Cook Whrier Roy D. Cruickshank Robert Morris Brooks Sunset View Jonseh A. Woods Whitesville Pau P. Edwards Imate Lions Club Pee Aaa Tak Robert Dew Richard Brown Allie Priestly Alex Kelemen Montroal

Whitesville Bridge Club Meets at Ameagle Home

Whitesville dessert bridge club members met Tuesday night at the Ameagle home of Mrs. Gretchen Sizemore. Spring flowers and dessert décor set the scene. Prizes were won by Mrs. Alice Wilkerson, Mrs. Reba Roberts, Mrs. Mildred Noel and Mrs. Jean Salamy. Attendees included numerous members.

Reba. Roberts

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Fayette 4-H Kingston Oak Road LeRoy Sheets W. L. Jarrell Tracy Moses Margaret Bundy Marines Beckley Crook Circus Sherman Tonight Mea LCA Neda Cel Tech Oak Hill Summersville Roy’ Boyd Creed Albaugh Charles Creed James Thomas Leffen W. M. Thompson MacAlpin Albaugh Savannah Ethel Ford Mayfair Avenue Oak HE Bailey Baileysville William Bailey Stevens Clinic Welch William Darnall Darnall National Insurance Association Mt. Hope High School West Virginia Institute of Technology West Virginia University Phi Kappa Tau ‘Fraternity Tan Bvety Vestment Co James A. Williams Glen Jean Crawford Motor Co Claude Coalfield Land Co W. O' 112 Crawford Bryan Kimberly Ansted E. J. White Thomas H. Ward Clo White Appalachian Pricejor Company H. H. Moore Gauley River View Gauley Bridge Thomas 0. Ryan Ermel Afien Hess Ryan Fay Aspiril Chiles S the Quality Pastry Neville St Opposite Baptist Church Whitesville Bridge Club Mees Ameagle Budget Shop Fayette St Winthropers H&m Family Shoe Store Edward V. Brooks Addones Ed Brooks Hills Mandy Country Ford Td Brooks East Main Street Neville Maytag & Furniture CO
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