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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1951

Page

10

Niece of Oak Hill Couple Dies After Illness

Lola Elizabeth Johns, 1 year old niece of Mr and Mrs Squire McClung of Oak Hill, died Thursday in a Montgomery hospital after a lengthy illness. Rites set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hill Church of Runa with burial in the church cemetery. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Murray Johns of Runa she was in Summersville High School Junior Class. Survived by parents six sisters and two brothers.

Register Oak Hill Lola Elizabeth Johns Squire McClung Montgomery Hospital Pleasant Hill Runa Henry Shuck Birial Murray Johns Summersville High School

Mission Society Spring Rally at Saulsville Church

A report on the Spring Rally of the Women's Mission Society of the Rockcastle Association held at Mullens featured the Tuesday meeting at Saulsville Baptist Church. Mrs. Maxine Tolliver, president, presented the program with Mrs. Geneva Clay as leader. Social hour exchanged Polyanna gifts and refreshments were served by Mrs. Betti Brown.

S Register Saulsville Women's Mission Society of the Rockcastle Association Mullens Mission Society Saulsville Baptist Church Maxine Tolliver Geneva Clay Betti Brown

Honor Society Initiates Thirteen At Mullens High

Thirteen Mullens High School students were initiated into the Feller-Patton Chapter of the National Honor Society during a Wednesday assembly. Members were chosen for scholarship service character and leadership with seniors Jaycee Cooper Ina Kesling Janet Pomeroy Musser Ruth Newsom Goad Jean Garretson and juniors Betty Jo Hypes Patty Shumate Kitty Moser Jimmy Whitt Sara McNutt Nancy Jo Edwards Pat Minnick Jean Reach named among those accepted. An annual honor banquet for 85 attendees is scheduled for tonight with W. A. Staats as sponsor.

Register Mullens Mullens High School National Honor ‘Society Raymond Wells Dennis Christian Virginia Cassinelli Paul Farmer Melva Akers Mary K. Lusk Bruce Monroe Joy Burton Jaycee Cooper Ina Kesling Janet ‘Pomeroy ‘Musser Ruth Newsom

Local Social News From Oceana and Welch

Community notices list visits and weekends with relatives across Oceana Welch and Beckley. Names include Hurley Pennington Lam bert Shannon Cook Rae and others visiting relatives in Logan Huntington Akron Beckley and Emmett. Hospital patient Stevens Clinic Welch noted.

Ty Register Oceana Hurley Pennington Stevens Clinic Welch Lionel Wier Logan Thomas H. Lambert Hayes Duty Donald Johnsie Aherstdale G. Shannon Ray Raleigh General Hospital Birt Short Clear Fork Chancey Peinnington

Farewell Shower Honors Mrs. Cook

Mrs Betty Anne Cook left Tuesday for Kentucky to join her husband Lt Ronald Lee Cook at Breckenridge post. A farewell shower followed Oceana Baptist Church Missionary Society meeting with new officers elected and a covered dish dinner concluding the gathering.

Register Oceana Betty Anne Cook Kentucky Ninay Walker Betty Rae Litly Wayne Rollins Maud Cozart White Cross Sadie Cook Ruth A Canley Mona Chambers Martha Bell Hurley World Service Crusade Lucille Lusk Children’s World Crusade Betty Cuddy Minnie Hankins Flower Fund

Miss Margaret Webb Marries Coy Bailey

The Pine Knob ceremony of Miss Margaret Webb and Coy Bailey was announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Don Webb. Rev Denver Dickens read the single ring rite at their Arnett home on Saturday April 14. The bride wore a navy blue suit with navy and white accessories and red rosebud carriage. Attendants included Ted Webb and Mr and Mrs Duff Walker. A small reception followed.

Register Pine Knob Margaret Webb Coy Baiiley Don “Weeb Pines Knob Nellie + Bailey Glen Fork Denver Dickens Arnett Don Webb Ted Webb Duff, Walker

Eva Sue Williams Celebrates 10th Birthday Party

Sue Williams daughter of Roy J Williams of South Guyandotte Avenue hosted a Tuesday afternoon party at home for her 10th birthday. Guests included Annie Brown Catherine Hughes Glenna Reynolds Wanda Brown and Mike DeWees. Eva Sue shared honors with Ronald Lee Gordon son of Henry Gordon and grandson of J B DeWees.

Ster Stil Wrins Mullens Eva Sue Williams Roy J. Williams South Guyandotte Avenue Bill Strickland Eva Sue Ronald Lee Gordon Set Henry Gordon J. B. DeWees South Mullens Annie Brown Catherine Hughes Glenna Reynolds Wanda Brown Mike DeWees R. H. Morgan EB. N. Williams Anna Dare Backus

Pineville Weekend Guests and Local Social Notes

Weekend visitors include Mr. and Mrs. John Love in Welch visiting son and daughter in law. Mrs. Ed Droppleman stayed with Vandiver family in Baileyville and visited Dr. J. G. Gilreath in Mullens. Beckley WSCS annual meeting seen by Pineville church members. Distinct locals Mrs. Vaughan Stewart and others attend.

Sy Register Pineville Welch John Love Lan H. M. .Roberts Matlens Neal Cook Corinne J. R. Beavers Ed Droppleman Baileyeville Pineville Methodist Church Vaughan Stewart WSCS John 'B. Thomas Dell Cooke John S. Lambert J. W.'Martin G' 'Morgan Leonard Perkins Land Sharon Lea Effie Brockman Oak Hill

Singing School to End at Bud Alpaca Church

Singing school begun April at Bud Alpaca Methodist Church under C O Kidd of Slab Fork ends Friday night. Attendance of song groups and individuals is invited.

Register Bud-Alfoca Bud_Alpaca Methodist Church C.O. Kidd Slab Fork

Mother and Daughter Honored at Farewell Parties

In Mullens family of Rev. Edward T. Haslam plans move to Wellsburg near Wheeling for a new assignment. Mrs Haslam and daughter Luella attended farewell showers hosted by St Andrew's Episcopal Church Woman's Auxiliary and a surprise party at Carl Clitford's home with games and gifts.

Register Star Mullens Edward T. Haslam Wellsburg Wheeling Maslam Luella Haslam St Andrew's Episcopal Church Frantz Avenue Ithe Bower Insurance Moran Avenue M. E. Griffin Carl Clitford Betty Cook Sally Lively Tecrpatis Linda Newsome Janice

Wyoming Teachers Set Spring Meet April 28

The Wyoming County Education Association will hold its spring meeting at Pineville Elementary School on April 28 starting at 9 30 a m Officers will be elected and plans for the 1951 52 term discussed The program includes talks by Mrs Lucille Armstrong Charleston WV president of the West Virginia Classroom Teachers Association and W E Flannery a House speaker The devotional will be led by Rev Arnold Belcher of Oceana

Mullens Wyoming County Education Association Pineville W. F. Staats Lucille Armstrong Charleston West Virginia Classroom Teachers Association W. E. Flannery House of Pieces Arnold Belcher Oceana

Mrs Glass Is Honored At Stork Shower In Colcord

Mrs Charles Glass was feted at a stork shower at her Colcord home Saturday night hosted by Mrs Mary Goodson Mrs Eien Campton and Mrs Lillie Mae Dean Attendants included a long list of local well wishers such as Mrs Charles Pinrod Mrs Aldie White Mrs Maude Thompson Mrs Paul Florence and Mrs Louiecell Beller among others.

Harry Kerns Barb Dean Frank Compton Doyle, Gable Opal Ramsey Ed Buchannan Susie Mitchell Millard Goodson Jimmy White Lillie Mae Dean Davis

Judy Blankenship Birthday Party Honors 10th

Judy Blankenship was honored on her 10th birthday with a party at home hosted by her mother Mrs Ruth Blankenship. Mrs Leonard Foster assisted. games and prizes were given to Joan Cook and Mary Louise Francis. Attendees included Joan Cook Cave Stover Carolyn Evans Coral Trent Mary Louise Francis Barbara Mathis and many others.

Oceana Judy Blankenship Ruth Blankenship Leonard Foster Joan Cook Mary Louis Francis Cave Stover Carolyn Evans Coral Trent Mary Louise Francis Barbara Mathis Janie Lee Altry Maxine Barber Sally _ Miller Sherry Shields Martha Manning Nancy Herndon Sandra Caldwell Janie Miles Dona Jean Cook Sharon Marks Linda Cook Euginé Cook Kay Caldwell

Father Krzysiek Feted by Society of Mullens

The Alter Society honored Father Krzysiek, priest of St. John's in Mullens, with a spaghetti dinner at the rectory marking the 10th anniversary of his arrival. Guests included Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Humphrey, with many members and friends attending.

Register Statt Arnett Patricia Joan .Cassells Lake By Register Sia William Hall Hee” Mullens E.iparenis John J Cae Krzysiek St. John's Self Catholic Church Dennis “Hall Alter Society Mullens Dave Arnold Lewis Stewart 5. D. Humphrey

Mullens Folks Return From South Visit

Mrs. T Richardson Mullens of Salem Va and Mrs Fe Spencer of Narrows Va returned home after a three day visit with the Lawley family in Mullens. Mrs Paul Hollins of Farley Avenue is reported seriously ill at Stevens Clinic Welch. Mr and Mrs Harold Durkin of Kopperston announce the birth of a son at Stevens Clinic Hospital Welch on April 14.

Register Mullens T._0. Richardson Salem Narrows Durkins Kopperston Harold Durkin Stevens Clinic Hospital Welch

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Mission William L. Shirer Joseph C. Harsch WCFC Oceana Personali Mrs. Cook Coy Bailey Saillbortie Fassous Thriftmasterial Clark Stores Beckley Instent Heer Deepwell A. R. Hearn Gale Who Walt Leonard E. Wood Wyoming Mrs. Glass Connie Foster Barbara Lilly Vicki Rae Toler Sue and Betty Cook Janet Clifford Father Krzysiek Frank Nocé Charles Yernell Rosie D'Antoni Bernice Tackett Carl Clifford C. Thomas Bill ‘Price James Arrington Ja. R. Perry C. EB. Rinehart Mabel Culliney Fred l Connor Mary Cassinelli Ann Wilcox R. W. Davis Teddy Welch Ray Bolen, Jr i \Tune Foglesong William Laird Virginia Serge Covel Victor Pais Ieev George" J.lene Personali Nash Campbell S. Oakwood Aus Beaver Lions Club Colossus Green Watking Drug Store
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