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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1949
Page
1
A Meadow Creek resident died after both legs were amputated following a train collision Sunday. He was struck by a car while near Oak Hills and died at a hospital. Funeral arrangements are being planned in Tyree.
The Concord Alumni Association plans a homecoming on October 15 with ceremonies led by committee head Jer president. A memorial chapel project was discussed for the college site to honor Concord men who led in the war, with Mercer and nearby counties represented by an executive committee of graduates and delegates.
Raleigh County Court will canvass results from Thursday's levy election to fund Memorial Airport and county recreation projects. Officials plan new bids and contracts for airport work and anticipate drawing up details for Negro Levee expansion and site changes in the fall. County officials and architect L T Bengtson will attend tomorrow's session ahead of assessments by districts and municipalities.
In Princeton Judge F Morton Wagner overruled the state’s request for a bill of particulars in Albert Raymond Conner’s murder case against Canada Shrewsbury. The defense objected after the ruling and the trial was adjourned with jurors to report August 2. Several cases were settled or continued, including forgery pleas by Whitlow and Whitlow and a waste activity case for Garland Hodge et al.
Fayetteville report on Camp Beckwith senior session with about 200 youths registering for a week of classes in swamping, cheng, music, weaving, and more. Widespread programs feature Indian guides, conservation, rural electrification, and crafts led by Miss Miller and local leaders.
Donna Jaye O'Dell birth record listed with scattered names and events. A party is described at a residence on Heeds Street with guests including several individuals and a Meadow badge mention.
Kopperston Boy Scout Troop 119 returned from Camp Wilderness after a two week stay. All but one late-arriving member earned two or more merit badges. Scouts Henry Pruett Robby Jarret Gene Centers Jacky Atkins Richard Gallaher Lewis Upchurch plus many others earned badges and ranks under Scoutmaster Sauls.
W C Hughes 78 dies at Pinecrest Funeral services at 2 pm Saturday reduced for William Trovkelt les Theyeateotdlen Rogers died at p m Saturday Pinecrest Santiagmin He was a member of the Grated Mine Workers Union Local 6001 at Glen Rogers Born December 24 widow and several children survive The Oak Hill incident reports Coleman of Oak Hill Hospital after home struck by a dump truck of the Acme Coneston Company employed by the Sieve Road Commission
Fayette County reports two new Infantile Paralysis cases in Fayette County with siblings named Lendell Brown Jr. and Teddy Vance. Hospitalized at Marmel Children's Hospital after admission Saturday, bringing Fayette County total cases to date.
Oak Hill notes the Laurel Rebekah Lodge discusses the annual meeting set for September 4 at Elkins Odd Fellows Home. Estelle Hall names appointments for the coming year and a dinner for Odd Fellows Lodge after their August 11 installation led by District Deputy J E Lake.
Fayetteville LaFayette Post 149 opens its Legion year with a meeting led by Commander Charles D. Hess. Officials will announce NSLI refunds details and aid veterans in applying for dividends, with about 16 million eligible nationwide and payments averaging around 175 dollars.
Funeral rites for Charles L. Cox 65 will be held at the date Baptist Church at 2 30 pm tomorrow. Burial follows in the Tran show Cemetery at Springdale. Cox a former coal miner resided in Springdale and was a Church of Christ member. He died at his Lexington Va home after a heart attack Saturday evening. He was survived by his wife Lakie Hrua Cox two daughters Leva Nelden and Hertha Marinams a son Loren HN Cox two sisters and a brother.
Mercer County faces abrupt library closure as the public facility may shut its doors today. Local resident Mrs Gay Baek reportedly faced a loss of about $1800, while county officials consider options to keep the library open. A citizens group of city clubs met to discuss alternatives and potential funding.
Local notes report a vacation plan to Niagara Falls and Canada involving Mullens residents Mrs. Mildred Pugh Barnes rests after an appendectomy at Mullens General Hospital. Alina Sampies from Oceana renews treatment at a rest home after a 6 hour care period. Carl F. B. Leston visits family. a WWII veteran connected to local railways. City aid for a library project is discussed but no official steps have been taken yet.
Keith Phares begins duties as Wyoming County's first full-time sanitarian, inaugurating a broader health service in Mullens. Stationed at the health center near Mullens General Hospital, Phares joins Dr. Ward Wylie as county director and a growing staff including nurses, a health worker, and an office clerk, following legislative funding.
South Mullens hosts a bridal tea for Mrs John G DeHart Jr formerly Ruth Marie Teaford with hostesses Miss Lucille Burcham and Miss Bobby Updike plus three sisters. The Maude Griffin home overlooks summer flower decor pink and green color scheme. Guests signed the register including Mrs A O Ashley Mrs Eugene Newsome and others.
Funeral services for Andrew Higginbotham 88 will be held at 2 pm tomorrow from Kee Street Methodist Church Princeton with Rev ZF Mayberry officiating. He died at his son Dowex Higginbotham’s home after a three year illness. Burial will be in Higginbotham Cemetery Potter. Surviving children include Dewes Grady Earl Meedie and Mirs Higginbotham, plus many relatives.
The community notes list Rev. Howard Spencer confined to home with a cold and complications. Various residents visit, travel, or host relatives in Jumping Branch and nearby towns including Beckley Hinton Toledo Charleston St. Albans and Raleigh Association events.
Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Highlander and daughter Gladys of Ronceverte are guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Highlander on Mankin Avenue in Oak Hill.
Mr and Mrs Dennis C Morgan of Athens announce the birth of a daughter at Princeton Memorial Hospital on study 24.
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