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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1956

Page

2

Mercer County Tax Valuations Rise in 1888 Totals

Mercer County reports overall tax valuations totaling $103,174,800 with increases across real estate, personal property, and public utilities. Princeton leads with a $15,410,100 grand total, while Athens shows a $745,200 rise. levies to set budget estimates are scheduled for August 7 and 21.

Princeton Mercer County RC. McClaugherty Branch Bluefield East River District Athens County Court and Board of Education Plymouth Grand Total

Six Deeds Recorded in Wyoming County Clerk Office

The Wyoming County Clerk records six deeds admitted to record in Pineville. Names include Wesley Elkins and wife to James Kelly Miller and Willadean Miller for one acre on Laurel Fork. Willie Bishop and wife to Carl Bishop and wife for tract one of C. N. Kirby division on Muzzle Creek Subdivision. Horace and Beatrice Miller to Christine Johnson for lots 32 and 33, Block D in Welton. T. G. Morgan and Dixie Morgan to Ralph C. Cook and Lenna Cook for lot 29, Hedrick Addition in Oceana. Ruth and George Stone to Eugene Bechards and Judith Richards for 1.60 acres in Stoneville. J. Paul Bower and wife to Carl and Juanita Pendry for lot 45, Block 4, Guyan City Addition to Mullens.

Pineville RNS Wesley Elkins James Kelly Miller Willadean Miller Laurel Fork Clear Fork Guyandotte River Willie Bishop Carl Bishop C. N. Kirby Muzzle Creek Huff Creek Wyoming County Horace Beatrice Miller Christine Johnson Welton Barkers Ridge T. G. Morgan Dixie Morgan Ralph C. Cook Lenna Cook Hedrick Oceana Ruth and George Stone Eugene Bechards Judeth &Chards Stoneville Baileysville

Birthday party honors Jackie and Jerry Isaacs at Clifftop

Mrs. Algin Isaacs hosted a lawn party at her Clifftop home honoring Jackie Isaacs 13 and Jerry Isaacs eight. Guests included Wanda Christianson Patsy Ann Flanagan Carolyn Ray Johnson Larry Cole Jerry Gill Johnnie Adkins C W Carter Joyce Williams Jimmy Carte Mike Asanas Margaret Herndon Pat Nelson Mr and Mrs Charles Herndon Mr and Mrs Algin Isaacs Jr and Letha Mullins Beckley. The event featured games and refreshments. Separately the first Australian television transmission channels enter experimental use as manufacturers test receivers.

Algin Isaacs Jackie Jerry Isaacs Jerry Wanda Glenna Christianson Patsy Ann Flanagan Carolyn Gene Ray Johnson Larry Cole Jerry Gill Johnnnie Adkins C. W. Carter Joyce Williams Jimmy Carte Mike Asanas Beckley Margaret Herndon Charleston Pat Nelson Isaacs Charles Herndon Algin Isaacs Jr Letha ‘Mullins

Mullens American Legion Wins National Child Welfare Citation

Mullens Post 106 in West Virginia received a national special citation for the most outstanding child welfare program in the Sixth District. The award, signed by national and state Legion leaders, cites activities including a playground recreation program, Christmas party, teen dances, Little League and Legion Junior Baseball, Boys State sponsorship, school awards, and charitable donations. the post also provided $815 in direct aid to 628 children. Louis Kaman and Jack Feller attended as delegates.

Mullens ANS Mullens American Legion Post 106 Legion Indianapolis Ind Chester Phillips State Legion Huntington J. Addington Wagner George Ehinger Randel Shake Phillips T. E. Jones Glenna Mullins Mit Malens Front Post Department of Public Assistance and Veterans Administration Athlatin Winidim CFIC Mallens March of Dimes Crippled Children Red Cross Mullens Post Louis Kaman Jack Feller

Kuhn announces birth of tenth child in Blue Pennant area

Mr and Mrs Virgil Kuhn announce the birth of a son at Kana wha Valley Hospital on July 23. This is their tenth child. Larry Adkins of Norfolk Virginia arrives for a two day leave to visit his parents and is one of four brothers serving in the armed forces.

Blue Pennant BNS Virgil Kuhn Kanawha Valley Hospital Larry Adkins Norfolk H. Adkins Pineville Pete Hendrick Bailey Murphy Mark Debra Jeanette

Pineville Personal Notices Roundup

Pineville notes list travel calls for James and Gail Pizzino to Miami Beach Florida and Mrs R J Marrs and Bob to Limestone Maine, plus Rev Paul Cook visiting Pineville before moving to Newark Delaware. Local residents attend, visit Charles ton Huntington, and others.

Pineville Rns James Pizzino Gail Miami Beach Fla R. J. Marri Bob Vaughan Stewart Airs R. J. Marrs Welch Limestone Maine Paul E. Cook C. W. Cook Newark Del Oceana W.C Brookin Navy Yard New York C. A. Welch Princeton K. T. Kelly Robert F. Beavers Lynda A. G. Cline Kenneth Fogle Bethesda Bernice Westfall Morris Harvey College Charleston G. A. Brooks W G. Mullins Steven's Fred Stewart Malens Ted Fender East Pineville Grace Hospital F. E. Strannon

Baileysville Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits and Gatherings

In Baileysville and nearby areas residents report visits and social events. Mrs Ray Bailey remains a patient at Stevens Clinic while Peggy Sizemore returns home after two weeks with Ruth and Ruby Hatfield. Numerous families host and visit each other across Gilbert, Bluefield, Charleston and Athens, with weddings, dinners, and church events noted.

Baileysville Bns B. R. Bailey Ray Bailey Steven's Peggy Sizemore Ruth Ruby Hatfield Gilbert Barbara Avant Joyce Bailey Denny Clay Harry Cook Panther Park Linda Fitch Dorothy Ferguson Ann Toler Barney Wal Iva Conley Charles Keller George Freeman Southpoint Ohio Ted Pindry Matheny Frank Fortner Elbert Toler Vendl Travis Murl Davin Harley Cook Logan Bessie Toler Mary Lee Harold Hatfield Land Bluefield Elmer Morgan Columbus Mary Lee Toler Troy England John Grove Gracie Lester Charleston Grant Ferguson Ferman Berkhead Blakely Field Wetch Simon Graham Mann O. V. Bailey Ira Jackson John Hedricks Beckley Hedricks J. D. Bailey T. L. Bailey George Brewer Carl Lilly West Virginia Baptist Association First Baptist Church Athens Joe Lester Jesse

Fayette County Reports Eleven Tuberculosis Cases

Fayette County records show eleven new tuberculosis cases in the quarter with fifteen patients discharged from sanatoriums as cured or improved. A mobile X ray unit treated 4 030 residents. 24 children received tuberculin tests with five positive reactors. 346 admitted to service. nine sent to state sanatoria. births noted in Pineville with Debra Jeanette Hendrick weighing eight pounds.

Fayetteville RNS Pa- Fayele County State Health Department Charleston TB Association and Health Department

Fayetteville Personal News Highlights Trips and Visits

Fayetteville social notes list Mrs TH White traveling to Washington D C to visit Senator William R Laird. Mrs Virginia Phillips and daughter Barbara return from Cincinnati. Clifford Burdette and family vacationing in Hollywood Florida. Dr Earl Seay and family to Burnsville North Carolina for Barbara Seay’s three University of Miami drama workshop productions. Barbara also to stay three weeks. Miss Vicki Vickers returns to Camp Allegheny as counselor after illness. Mr and Mrs Joseph McQueen and children of Pittsburgh visit his mother.

Payetteville Ras TH. White Washington, D. C William R. Laird Laird Fayetteville Virginia Phillips Margaret Ann Cincinnati Ohio Clifford Burdette Clifford, Jr Mark Hollywood Fla Earl M. Seay Barbara Burnsville N. C University of Miami Drama and Art Workshop Vicki Vickers Camp Allegheny Miss Vickers Joseph McQueen Pittsburgh, Pa J. H. McQueen

Oak Hill Bible Class Plans New Furnishings

The Rebecca Bible Class at Oak Hill Methodist Church will spend about 50 dollars on a newly located classroom. Proceeds from a white elephant sale aid the furniture fund. Fund drives continue as plans for a family picnic on Aug 27 are discussed.

Oak Hill RNS Rebecca Bible Oak Hill Methodist Church Kyle Mann Terry Avenue J. K. Gallaher J. H. Gray Beckwith W. T. Price Shirley Kirk R. W. Finck George Armstrong D. T. Lively Tracy Moses J . Perry Que Carden Emmett Fitzwater Wiliam Underwood Lottie Johnson

Social Visit Highlights From Local Families

Tests of Mr and Mrs Tom Jailey feature in a report. Mrs Vendl Travis and Jimmy Kay of Matheny visited Saturday with her sister Mrs Wayne. Jailey, Miss Kay Cline of Isaban visits cousins Peggy and Linda Fortier for a week.

Tom Jailey Vendl Travis Jimmy Kay Matheny Wayne Jailey Kay Cline Isaban Peggy Linda Fortier

Four Wyoming Perseas Accused in Poultry Theft Case

Four suspects including two adults and two juveniles are charged in Wyoming County with breaking and entering and stealing chickens and cooking utensils from John Philipps in Keyrock. Johnnie Laxton 30 Oli Adkins 29 and two unnamed juveniles were arrested by Sheriff Paul Goode. The adults are free on 2500 bond each. juveniles to appear before Judge Robert Worrell.

Pineville RNS Wyoming County Keyrock Johnnie Laxton Oli Adkins J. P. Wily John Philipps Robert Worrell Paul Goode James Gibson Dewey Bailey

Giant Tasmanian tree tall as world record claim

A 320 foot swamp eucalyptus in southern Tasmania is cited as possibly the tallest tree in Australia and perhaps the world. Experts estimate its age between 350 and 400 years.

Tasmania Australia

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