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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1959

Page

2

Wyoming school board earmarks 1.3 million for sinking fund

Wyoming County School Board voted to place 1.3 million dollars in a sinking fund for 90 days with potential extension. The State Sinking Fund Committee will manage the funds. interest could exceed 21 thousand dollars if kept six months. Remaining bond levy of 622 thousand will be deposited with the Wyoming County Sheriff and local banks.

Pineville RNS Wyoming County New York Wyoming Bert Short Castle Rock Bank People’s Bank of Prosecuting Attorney's Office Archie Lusk Herndon Morgan Shufflebarger Mundy Robert Kuhn Rennie Hatfield

Mount Hope Midgets Take Little League Trip to Cincinnati

Twenty eight Mount Hope Midgets traveled to Cincinnati on Aug 2 for a Little League Excursion weekend. The roster lists players including Phil Tissue Bill Davis Jerry Davis and many others with chaperone Norton Canterbury. Cost was 8.95 per person plus 0.50 for optional insurance. Departure was Sunday at 4 a.m. and return Monday at 2 a.m. to Mount Hope Junior High Building.

Mount Hope Cincinnati Ohio Phil Tissue Bill Jerry Donald Davis Eddie Frankie Souk Rusty Barry Jeter Chucky Lucky Shawver Jerry Adams Johnny Gwinn Scottie Vargo Jimmy McDaniel Ricky Vickers George Boyd Buddy Walker Ralph Castle Jr Dave Vass Paul Steplowski Roy Stover Willie Barbara Mount Hope Junior High School

Kilsyth Women's Group Plans Picnic at City Park

MOUNT HOPE(RNS) The Kilsyth Free Will Baptist Church Woman's Auxiliary met in the Auxiliary Building. Mary Perry led mission talk with Romans and a poem Con secration. Under president Kate Arthur they planned a covered dish picnic at Beckley City Park on Aug 21, welcoming visitors Mrs Donald Tyler and Mrs Mildred Dunn of Bethel Church MacArthur.

Milldred Dunn Bethel Church MacArthur Helen Greer Ruby Haynes Mary Kane Hattie Bennett Billie Wall Pearl Tate W. C. Combs Edith Sneed Ocie Goins Ollie Kitty Joann Crum Lena Ryerson Hazel Puckett Barbara James Jackie Combs Kate Arthur Mary Perry Wanda Collins

Philathea Class Holds July Wiener Roast Meeting

The Mount Hope Christian Church Philathea Class gathered at Mrs. Nelson Davis’s Broad Street home on Friday July 31 for a wiener roast. Devotional by Mrs. A Maude Roby opened the meeting, the group voted $50 to the church heating project, and 25 for new hymnals. attendees included Mrs. Alex Sneddon, Mrs. Bertha Trent, Mrs. Ralph Deal, Mrs. Madge Tissue, Mrs. H C Brown, Mrs. R L Beverly, Mrs. Hazel Harless, Mrs. Marvin Beverly, Mrs. Deck Vance, Mrs. Mary Fallo, Mrs. Nellie Manning, and the hostess.

Mount Hope RNS Mount Hope Christian Church Nelson Davis Broad Street A. Maude Roby Alex Sneddon Bertha Trent Ralph Deal Madge Tissue H. C. Brown R. L. Beverly Hazel Harless Marvin Beverly Deck Vance Mary Falletty Nellie Manning Davis

Logan School Board Accepts $2.6 Million Bond Bid

The Logan County Board of Education accepted a New York bank bid for 2,600,000 in bonds with a net rate of 3.6373 percent. The funds, approved May 21, finance new buildings additions and renovations as part of a decade of school improvements. The 10 year issue follows a similar 2,680,000 bond sold five years earlier at 2.1 percent.

LOGAN BNS Logan County Board of Education New York First National City Bank Logan Board

Baileysville Personal News Briefs

Mr and Mrs Harry Cook students at Marshall College were home for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Neil Lusk of Charleston were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Raymond Lusk in Fannock. Miss Gloria Shannon of Baileysville and Miss Geraldine Kennedy of Hanover visit S Sgt and Mrs Edwin Shannon in Savannah. Jimmy Adams returned from a Detroit hospital after three weeks. Mr and Mrs Herschel Altizer of Columbus visit his parents in Baileyeville. Miss Kitty Lusko Davy guest of aunt Mrs Rhoda Marrs. David Williams of Alexandria VA visits his parents in Fannock. Luther Avant returned to Charlottesville hospital after weekend at Baileysville home.

Baileysville Bns Harry Cook Marshall College Neil Lusk Charleston Raymond Lusk Fannock Gloria Shannon Geraldine Kennedy Hanover Edwin Shannon Savannah Jimmy Adams Detroit Herschel Altizer Columbus Coy Altizer Baileyeville Kitty Lusko Davy Rhoda Marrs David Williams Alexandria Glen Williams Luther Avant Charlottesville

Infured in Wreck Baileysville Resident Treated

Hel en Toler aged 26 of Baileysville received treatment at Stevens Clinic Hospital in Welch last Wednesday for contusions to the left shoulder from a car wreck.

Baileysville RNS Helen Toler Stevens Clinic Welch

Ravencliff Families Update Travel and Visits

Capt John Clayborne and family left Ravencliff for Fort Knox Kentucky after a visit with his aunt and uncle Dennis and wife. Mrs Lon Stewart and David visited Wilmington Delaware. Vergee Alyce Lilly returned from Morgantown with Johnny Petitte. June Farley of Cincinnati stayed with her parents for two months. James Price and family returned to Winston Salem after visits with Ira Brooks family. Reva Price accompanied them back to Ravencliff.

Sherrie Winston-Salem N. C Ira Brooks Reva Price Ravencliff

Three-Car Crash Causes $2,000 in Damages at Fairlea

Near Page's Drive-In at 11:30 a.m. Monday three cars collided on Route 219 causing about $2,000 in damages. Sheriff David Tuckwiller reported no injuries and blamed excessive speed and carelessness. Cleve Burgess driving south struck Garnet Anderson Jr. who was northbound. Anderson’s car then hit a parked car owned by Bernie Hamrick. Both drivers were found at fault.

Fairlea ANS Page David Tuckwiller Tuckwiller Cleve Burgess Dairy Queen Garnet Anderson Jr Anderson

Gunshot Victim Luther Jones Paralyzed After Fracas

Luther Jones, 53, Mullens, remains paralyzed from the chest after a Friday night gunshot wound. He is listed in fairly good condition at Bluefield Sanitarium. Henry Saunders, about 50, Mullens, is jailed in lieu of bond on charges related to both shootings. Ina M. Jones, 54, Mullens, cousin, also wounded in the incident and listed in satisfactory condition at Wyoming General Hospital.

Luther Jones Francis Bluefield Wyoming County Henry Saunders Mullens Jones Ina M. Jones Wyoming General Hospital Sanders

Five Couples Seek Fayetteville Marriage Licenses

Fayette County Clerk records show fifteen marriage license applications. Couples listed include Emory Bailes and Shirley Smith of Victor and Hico, John Bavely Jr. and Donna Boothe of Oak Hill, Henry Beck and Ann Nelson of Oak Hill, Ronald Cantley and Donna Alam on Mount Hope, John Gill and Maggie Bufferino of Oak Hill, James Hayes and Rose Anguis of Mount Hope, Sanford Matchen and Emma Gamble of Boomer, William Meador and Wanda Cafego of Powellton, Chris Patrick Jr. and Norma Carter of Lochgelly, Harry Rose and Frances Weeks of Oak Hill, Emory Ross and Barbara Mosley of Glen Jean, Robert Spradlin and Mable Keene of Oak Hill, John Seamone Jr. and Penelope Riddle of Summerlee, Daniel Schneid and Ruth Stover of Lansing, Leonard Willis and Brenda Workman of Victor.

Fayetteville ANS Fayette County Phillip and Kathleen Gill Maggie Bufferino Oak Hill William Withrow Elizabeth Bufferino James Lee Hayes Joseph E. and Genevieve Hayes Rose Marie Anguis Mount Hope Louis and Quinta Anguis Sanford Lee Matchen Charleston Fred and Harrie Matchen Emma Gamble Boomer Effie Carter Harry Alvin Rose Patrick Isabelle Rose Frances Jane Weeks Vannie Anna Taylor Weeks Emory William Ross Glen Jean James D Catherine Ross Barbara Jean Mosley Nelson L Annie M. Mosley Robert Wayne Spradlin Gordon and Blendine Spradling Mable Catherine Keene William and Athalene Keene John Seamone Jr Columbus Ohio John and Angela Seamone Penelope Riddle Summerlee Hugh and Ann Riddle Daniel Louis Schneid Walthan Mass Phillipnd Irene Schneid Ruth Kathryn Stover Lansing Wrethel Dannie Stover Leonard Willis Victor Charles and Josephine Willis Brenda Faye Workman Loninier Elva O. Workman

Fairdale Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits and Illness

Mrs Ellen Cooper is a patient at Raleigh General Hospital awaiting surgery. Weekend visitors included families from Covington Virginia Dayton Ohio and Chicago Illinois with several children. Local residents, relatives, and friends from Fairdale Glen Daniel Bob and Shady Spring hosted or visited over the weekend reflecting community ties.

Fairdale Ellen Cooper Raleigh General Hospital Myrtle Furey Jarett Furey Jerry Victor Carol Linda Covington Donald Cluck Larry David Brenda Carl Dancer Wayne Brad Josie Smith Arlie Barber Chicago Charles Poe Logan Charles Claypool L. F. Smith Clifford Herron Helen Diana Cleveland Ohio Elbert Herron Lucien Herron Bob Earl Cochran Shady Spring Glen Daniel

Bradley Church Ends Vacation Bible School

Bradley Free Will Baptist Church wrapped up its two week Vacation Bible School with a July 31 last session and a July 31 picnic at Beckley City Park for 75 children. The program on August 2 featured the Rhythma Band of 32 children and a Bible story series with ten memory verses. Certificates were given by Rev. Robert Dean to attendees and teachers, with a gift book presented to director Mrs. J. W. Bauer and signatures inside.

Mount Hoperns Free Will Baptist Church Bradley Beckley Bible School Rhythmn Rhythma Rocka Wanda McMillan Carol Jean Croft Jesus Charlotte Ramsey Carrie Lawson Robert Dean Bradley Free Will Baptist ‘Church J. W. Bauer Clear Creek RNS Stover-Toney Clear Creek Presbyterian Church Prince Stover of Mary Toney George Toney Martha Toney Cleveland Ohio Anna Diem Johnstown Philadelphia Washington Williamsburg Jamestown Richmond Buel Stover Linda Sue Maynor Ardena Scarbro Haline Workman Cordie Bailey Emogene Ashley Anita Cone

Coal River Area Social and Health Notices

Coal River personal notices from Colcord Ameagle and Clear Creek report gatherings, trips, and a wedding in Huntingdon. Hospital admissions include Denver McClure and Abe Harris, with Elmer Jarrell recovering from a stroke. Stover family reunions, Bible School at Clear Creek, and Sylvester stroke news round out the community update.

Whitesville couple tours several West Virginia towns

Mr and Mrs Paul Stover and son Paul Jr of Twin Falls Idaho left Whitesville after a week visiting his parents Mr and Mrs C A Stover. They toured Beckley Princeton and Bluefield and toured the Bluefield mine. They returned via Lake Shawnee and swam at the lake. The trip formed a full Turnpike loop to Charleston. Mary Ann and Gary Lewis Whitesville have returned home after weeks in Charleston Memorial Hospital following a car crash in June. Both are recovering. Mrs Zacharia Karantonis Whitesville visited Saeger with her grandson Nicky Malies and his wife Colcord.

Whitesville Rns Paul Stover Paul Jr Twim Falls Idaho C. A. Stover Beckley Princeton Bluefield Exhibition Shawnee Paul Paul Sr Charleston Mary Ann Gary Lewis Marion Lewis Charleston Memorial Hospital Zacharia Karantonis Saeger Nicky Malies Colcord

Isaac Brown Rites Friday at Kincaid Methodist Church

Funeral services for Isaac Hansford Brown, 79, of Kincaid, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Kincaid Methodist Church with Rev. C. D. Walker and Rev. Ernest Barley officiating. Brown died at Oak Hill Hospital after a heart attack. Born August 29, 1897, in Harper, he was a retired Page Mining Co. employee. Survivors include three sons Waymond of Kincaid, Earl of Fenwick, Albert of Pax, a daughter Cyde Kincaid of Kilsyth, and brother George Brown of Glen Jean. Burial in Kincaid Cemetery. Body to home Thursday from Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, and to church one hour before service.

Oak Hill RNS Isaac Hansford Brown Kincaid Methodist Church Kincaid C. D. Walker Ernest Barley Bradley Brown Harper Page Mining Co Page Waymond Earl Fenwick Albert Pax Cyde Kincaid Kilsyth George Brown Glen Jean Tyree

Glen Rogers Personal Notes Chronicle Local Socials

Glen Rogers area updates list a series of hospital returns and health updates. Julius Vince reports recovery after Beckley Hospital stay with wife’s note. Aubrey Nuckols Jr. returns to Macdill AFB Florida after leave with family. Mrs Johnny Oyenik back from Beckley Hospital. The Durham family visits from Kentucky with pastor J E Durham noted as former local pastor. Dinner guests include Bernard Brooks and Sabine Elkins, plus Harvey Dewain. Mullens visits parents in Glen Rogers while York family hosts relatives and York is ill. Visitors stay with Mrs Daisy Foster amid family illness. Fanning family details, with Mrs Fanning seriously ill and Mrs Bolt now in Dayton Ohio. Gentrys visit Ravencroft relatives. Keith Brown transferred to Beckley from Lewisburg. notes son of Kenner Brown. Patty Duty visits from Oceana. Alex Taraczkozy hosts Cleveland relatives including Herrons and G L Herron. Hrasars host Labonias and Green relatives from Oak Hill. Youth camp attendees listed: Conrad Dillon, Denver Sizemore, Francine Brooks, Rose Marie, Donell Shumate.

Glen Rogers Julius Vince Beckley Hospital Aubrey Nuckols Jr Macdill Air Force Base Florida Donnie Nuckols Johnny Oyenik J. E. Durham David C. H. Durham Clare Brooks Bernard Brooks Sabine and Everett Elkins Mount Hope Wayville Johnson Harvey Dewain Mullens Harvey York Cleveland Ohio John Hrasar Geniie Labonia Clarence Green Sandy Linda Gail Eva Green Oak Hill Sam Labonia Jessie Beaver Conrad Dillon Denver Sizemore Francine Brooks Rose Marie Donell Shumate

Birth announced for Gilbert couple's daughter

Mr and Mrs James Tiller of Gilbert welcomed a daughter born last Wednesday at Welch Emergency Hospital weighing seven pounds eleven ounces.

Gilbert James Tiller Welch Emergency Hospital

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Wyoming School Board George M. Nolley L. C. Fender James Pizzino Goode C. Mundy John Shufflebarger Don Cook Robinson-Phillips Coal Co Pocahontas Fuel Co Itmann State School Board Association Laurel Branch H. C. Chambers State Education Association Huntington Ivan Pizzino Glen Fork Parent-Teacher Association Horace McGraw McGraw Glen Rogers High School Claude Lester Keyrock Pizzino Raleigh & Register Fayette Raleigh Raleigh Register Bashia J. Hamilton C. W. Walker, Jr Glen Daniel YE Flat Top Cool Ridge Ghent Cordie Nugen Billie Bibb Glenna Aubrey Nuckols Qyliclen Inez Robinson Lynce Kitty Elkins Oceana Mabscott Elizabeth Robinson J. C. Gwinn Ben Murphree Thelma Stover Phillip Roach Cecil Humphrey Pineville and Sam Miniaci E. W. Worrell Sophia Russell Pegram Earl and Cookie Howell Valeigh S Register Mr. Hope Kilsyth Women’s Picnic Rna Nobel Nick Vidovitch Rachel Rebekah Lodge No. 111 William Mullins Pine Grove Odd Fellows Lodge Rebekahs Odd Fellows RNL Rachel Rebekah Lodge No Dennie Lafferty Odd Fellows Hall Elizabeth Williams Louise Miller Fred Dowdy H. E. McGraw Ward Stewart Cather Pettry E. E. Guthrie Noble Grand Ira Davis Gail Dickson James Stone Atalee Bailey Lon Stewart Lodge Shumate Smith Williams Pegram A. W. Porter Vince Shumate III D. Lewis Philathea Logan School Board Rey Televisions Valley Drive Bradley Church Coal River Personals G. L. Kincaid Colcord School Virginia Wright Brenda Fraley David Massey Leslie Dillon George Kincaid Stanley Dillon Connie Stover Karen Stover Margie Thompson Sandra Schoolcraft Floyd Schoolcraft Oliver Massey Denver McClure George McClure Beckley Veterans Hospital Abe Harris Beckley Memorial Hospital Elmer Jarrell Chelyan Zella Jarrell Roxie Rutledge Hardy County Ameagle Ameagle Bible School Everett Belcher Carol Walker Martha Stover Mary Cam Carmichael Bonnie Kinder Bill Dyke Arlie Stover Inlaw Chester Stover Rudy Pittsburgh Carl White Patricia Phillip Clinton, Ill Betty Weaver Floyd Breckenridge Mich Lawrence Soto Sandy Soto Mal Poteet Shirley Soto Sylvester Ed Stover Burk Kuhn Raymond Kuhn Isaac Brown
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