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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1957

Page

2

Revival Meet In Fayette County By California Evangelist

The Rev. Doris McDowell, evangelist from California, conducts revival services at the Church of Nazarene on Intersect Road in Oak Hill. Meetings run daily at 7 30 a m from April 29 through May 3 with morning devotions and a return engagement announced by Pastor Tare Edin E Hale.

Oak Hill Rns Doris McDowell San Nusming Engin Aireco Monica Calif Tare Edin E. Hale Church of Wie McDowell Nazarene United States U.S. 2 Church Road

Sorority Girl Of Year Named At May Fete In Oak Hill

Beta Phi Sorority will crown its Girl Of The Year at the May 6 Mother's Day Founder’s Day banquet in Oak Hill. The honored member will receive a Girl Of The Year star on her achievement bracelet. Banquet at 6:15 p.m. at Hotel Hill. reservations to Mrs. James Painter by May 1. Meeting details include committee assignments for the coming year and a program on civic responsibilities.

Oak Hill ANS Beta Phi Sorority Hotel Hill James P. Painter Minden Ruth Easton D. C. Rapp Jr Avis Partaing Kenneth Keatles Eugene Holt Gerald Hildebrand Painter Avis Partain Ben Teano Fred Russell Ray Ellison Hobart Wat Son Ways and Means Teano Ernest Fazio Keatley Charles Wiseman Russell Wiseman Mitchell Aide Fazio Gene Carter Ellison Rosemary Hall Marvin Partain Aide Halt R. R., Thomas Jr Louis Hussar James Hess

Magistrate Fines Snodgrass $100

Carl Snodgrass of Stickney faced Magistrate Om er Acord in Whitesville for negligent homicide after a June 27 crash near Montroal on Route 3 left Viola Hall dead. State Police prompted charges, with Corporal H C Fullmer and Trooper James Roberts filing.

Whitesville RNS Carsel Carl Snodgrass Stickney

Jackpot wins on blue star at San Diego drive in

Mrs Jerome OConnor of San Diego won a jackpot when her 35 children visited a local drive in. The cash register sales slip displayed a blue star which paid their check, making for a surprise burst of luck at the family outing.

San Diego Calif Jerome O'Connor

George Lilly 58 Taken By Death

Summers County inmate George M. Lilly age 58 died of a stroke in his Summers County Jail cell while on an intoxication charge. Jailer Ralph Johnson found him during rounds after Lilly had seemed well the previous evening. Lilly, a WWII veteran born in Summers County, is survived by a son, his mother, six brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors.

McNeer Lilly Summers County Docie E. Lilly Shady Spring Luther Russell and Clark Richmond Ind Ted Levi

Scout-A-Rama Set Saturday Mullens West Virginia

Scout-A-Rama returns to Mullens Grade School gymnasium with fourteen scout units from the Wyoming District Appalachian Council presenting skits and stunts. The Mullens High School Band will perform as visitors view handicrafts and hobbies while about 20 costumed members perform an Indian tribal dance. Sessions run from 2 to 6 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the Mullens Grade School.

Atre Mullens

Edmand Rhodes Returns To University After Disappearance

Edmand Rhodes, 29, is back at Morgantown after a two day disappearance from his home. He reported an alleged pistol whipping to Charleston Hospital staff. Rhodes had taught at Prenter and was principal at Sylvester Grade School. Robert Peal, Sylvester principal, was named Teacher Of The Year nominee, with a long career in Boone County education and community service.

Whitesvelle Edmand Rhodes Montreal Morgantown Walter Rhodes Edmand Charleston Rhodes Charleston Me Whitesville Rns Wester Orgas Boone County Prenter Boone Sherman High Robert Peal Seth Gratualioy Societ Navy PTI Morris Harvey College Charles County Wharton Roof Ar Ree Sylvester Virginia University National Education Association Southern Education Association The Classroom Teachers Association Boone County Principals Association Methodist Men Mey Ayettean Legion Peal

Family Easter Reunion Held at Dorothy Residence

An Easter gathering of siblings grandchildren and great grandchildren met Sunday at the home of the Rev and Mrs George Reynolds of Dorothy The attendees included Mr and Mrs Charlie Henry and offspring of Colcord Sharples Marfork Milton and Dorothy residents plus many other Henry Conard Carr Wiley Fisher Cooper and related families from Dorothy Logan Montgomery and nearby areas all noted with size and kinship in attendance

Dorothy George Reynolds Charlie Henry Scsssor Colcord Harold Henry Sharples Ben Henry Marfork John Conard Carroll Conard Milton Vernon Barker Pat Henry Jack Henry Logan Chriss Wiley Bill Carr Robert Carr John Carr Ronnie Cooper Montgomery Tom Fisher Doug Carr

Road Supervisor Tells Tentative Repair Plans

WIUTESVILLE RNS Jake Price Boone County Road Supervisor reports ten ative plans for repairs on the concrete surface of Short Creek Road and some resurfacing on Route 3. Funding will be limited until after June 30, with most work on secondary roads used by buses. Whitesville residents hope for work on State Route 78 to connect Whitesville to Van by a short distance, but no report has been issued yet.

Wiutesville RNS Jake Price Boone County Short Creek Whitesville Van

Fayette Students To Play In Festival

Fayetteville high school band members join the All County Band at the Fayette County Band Festival held in Fay etteville on Saturday. Twenty one students named Felice Beni Ruth Armstrong Judy Wallace Martha Ayers Karen Akers Claudette Bess Rosemary Platt Judy Garvin Mary Ann Null Nile Riley Mario Zorio Bobby Méreau Ivan McClelland Michael Gilbert Virginia Light Robert Scott Larry Pridemore John Philips Toby Shelton Shelby Janney Eva Lou McClelland are listed as participants with instruments including clarinets flutes saxophones brass and percussion.

Payetteville Fayette County Fayetteville All County Felice Beni Ruth A. Armstrong Judy Wallace Martha Ayers Karen Akers Claudette Bess Rosemary Platt Judy Garvin Mary Anno’ Null Nile Riley Mario Zorio Bobby Méreau Ivan McClelland Michael Gilbert Virginia Light Robert Scott Larry Prdemore John Philips Toby Shelton Shelby Janney Eva Lou McClelland

Fayette County Court Votes For New DST

Fayette County Court declared Daylight Saving Time official for county offices and rural areas starting midnight April 28. Five towns Fayetteville Oak Hill Mount Hope Montgomery and Smithers had previously adopted DST.

Payetteville RNS Fayette County Fayetteville Oak Hill Mount Hope Montagmery Smithers

Klan Ends Catholic Conflict Opens Doors to Catholics

Greenville report says the Ku Klux Klan will drop its anti Catholic stance and open membership to Catholics. Imperial Officer Bill Hendrix announced the decision after a weekend Imperial Council meeting. Seventy eight Klansmen from two dozen states attended the gathering. Wheeling Steel Reports Drop In Net Earnings.

Greenville 5.C Ku Klux Klan Imperial Bill Hendrix The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Hendrix Imperial Council Wheeling Steel Wheeling Wheeling Steel Corp

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