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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1955

Page

8

Oak Hill Rites Set Wednesday For Ann Bays

Funeral services for Ann Griggs Bays 43 of Oak Hill will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Tyree Funeral Home Chapel Oak Hill. Dr C G Eastwood will officiate and burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill. Surviving are her husband W S Bays her mother Helen Griggs six brothers Frank Bill Albert all of Chicago and Johnny Charles Toney of Oak Hill and three sisters Mary Buskus Oak Hill Margaret Baughn and Helen Fern Chicago Ill.

Oak Hill RNS New River Stonecliff Thurmond Tyree Ann Griggs Bays Richards St C. G. Eastwood High Lawn Memorial Park W. S Bill” Bays Helen Griggs Frank Bill Albert Chicago Ill Johnny Charles Toney Mary Buskus Margaret Baughn Helen Fern

Booth Appointed To Rules Group

Charleston Dels Hobart Booth and William J. Parker were appointed to the House Rules Committee by Speaker W. E. Flannery replacing Schupbach and Walker. Flannery also named J. C. Cruikshank to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.

Booth Charleston Hobart Booth Fayette William J. Parker Marion House W. E. Flannery Flannery Dels Herbert Schupbach D-Wetzel Neil Walker D-Fayette J. C. Cruikshank D-Clay

Rites Wednesday For Mrs Sherman

Prudence RNS funeral services for Elizabeth Sherman 75 will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Harvey Baptist Church with Rev. R D Ferry officiating. Burial will be in Hilltop Cemetery. She died Sunday after a long illness of heart condition. Born Lynchburg Virginia March 6 1880 she was a Harvey Baptist Church member. Survivors include one niece and one nephew. The body will remain at Collins Funeral Home and will be moved to the church one hour before services.

Prudence Elizabeth Sherman Harvey Baptist Church R. D. Ferry Hilltop Shermane Lynchburg Collins Funeral Home

Cook Pays Fine In Assault Case

Fayetteville news reports Richard Cook of Red Star was released from Fayette County Jail after paying an $18.50 fine when felonious assault charges against him were reduced to simple assault following a hearing before Magistrate Virgil Lyons. Frank Wright was the alleged victim.

Fayetteville ANS Richard Cook Red Star Fayette County Cook Frank Wright Virgil Lyons

Charles R. Gill Funeral is Set

Charles R. Gill 70 of Sandstone died at home Sunday of a stroke Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a m Wednesday at Laurel Creek Baptist Church with Rev Billy Houchins officiating Burial will follow in the family cemetery near his home

Sandstone RNS Charles R. Gill Laurel Creek Baptist Church Billy Houchins

Charleston Gazette Stand In England Libel Case

The Charleston Gazette defends its editorial alleging Del. J. Paul England sold influence for insurance business and faces a $100,000 libel suit in Wyoming Circuit Court. The paper reiterates its critique of England’s voting record and says the suit aims to sway county voters.

Charleston Charleston Gazette Today del. J. Paul England Wyoming England the Gazette

Nancy Rapp to Teach at Morgantown High School

Mrs Nancy Rapp announced plans to join Morgantown High School as a teacher in the fall. She has spent the past year teaching at West Virginia University, and she invited her parents Mr and Mrs D D Rapp to visit last weekend.

Scarbro Nancy Rapp Morgantown High D. D. Rapp West Virginia University

Mrs Flint 86 Dies at Lookout Funeral Thursday

Mrs Lavenna Dotson Flint 86 Lookout died Monday after a short illness at home. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home with Rev Donald Cook officiating. Burial in Jeanette cemetery. Survived by four sons Toney Mike Pat Russell all Lookout. three daughters Mrs George Holcolm b Lookout Miss Myrtle Flint at home Mrs Mona Brown Sandusky Ohio. one sister Mrs Susie Thompson Weston. 15 grandchildren 19 great grandchildren. Body to be moved from Nickell Funeral Home East Rainelle to residence Wednesday afternoon.

Lookout RNL Lavenna Dotson Flint Donald Cook Jeanette Flint Cemetery Hill Methodist Church Russellville Isaac and Jemimia Bays Dotson James M. Flint Toney Mike Pat Russell George Holcolmb Myrtle Flint Mona Brown Sandusky Susie Thompson Weston

Boy Scout Troop No 121 Camps At Cabin Creek

Mullens West Virginia reports Boy Scout Troop 121 sponsored by First Methodist Church enjoyed a camping weekend at Cabin Creek. Members and leaders studied nature, did pioneering, cooking and camp making while nine hikers from Troop 121 hiked to Lafferty's Farm.

Explorers Crew Pilot Knob Freddie Smith Jimmy Walker Danny Wingo Mike Kidd Ronnie Smith George Biggs Shelia Rhinehart Betty Jack Rufus Phyllis Lawson Janet Cook Alice Houck Carr Kidd Troop 121

Fifty New Patients Enter Hospital in Week

Fifty patients admitted to Wyoming General Hospital for treatment in the week ending Saturday. Admissions list includes multiple residents from Mullens Itmann Rho dell Oak area with names such as David Andrews John Artna Glen Rogers and more. Local figures Barbara Lawson and Violet North also noted among admissions.

Mullens RNS Wyoming General Hospital David Andrews John Artna Glen Rogers Floyd Caldwell Stephenson Essie Williams Wirt C. Sparks Itmann Alf Long Ollie Halsey New Richand Bernice Hamlet Rhodell Shirley Cook McGraws Jean Meador Lego Ronnie McKinney Alpeca Dasil Sizemore Caloric Viola Blalock Rose Marie Smith Princewick Arretta Weaver Sabine Mildred Eller Cove Paul Bower Walter Lee Wilcox Wyco Charlotte Davis Dick McKinney Basin Johnny Mizelle Estil McC Barbara Lawson William Nuse Alpoca Anna Rash Katherine McKinney Slab Fork Catherine Hall Georgia Shrewsbury Corinne Betty Burcham Cora Bishop Bud Dorothy Milam Ravencliff Walter Cook Otsego Nancy Lester Joyce Bolton Margaret Bennett Allen Junction Violet North

Fayette County Fair Horse Show at Collins High Campus

Fay ette County Fair Horse Show on Collins High School campus from 2 to 5 p m Saturday features 17 classes with trophies and ribbons. Oak Hill manager L E Thompson and secretary Mrs Thompson lead alongside officials H R Priestly Charles Chuck Balding Julius E Blake J H Halstead Dr H E Hersey and Boy Scouts as stewards. Mayor H C Brown delivers welcome, New River Supply Co provides PA system, Rosemont Flowers and Standard Oil Co decorate, Galperin's Organ supplies music, S L Johns soloist. Classes include Western Parade Pony divisions Tennessee Walking Horses five gaited ams and juniors equitation with detailed judging standards.

Oak Hill Fayette County Collins High School L. E. Thompson New River Supply Co Rosemont Flowers L. E

Jane Oxendale Dies at Oak Hill

Mrs. Jane Culley Oxendale 85 died at her daughter’s Oak Hill home at 3 30 p m Monday after five years illness. Born in Widnes England December 19 1870 she came to the U S 52 years ago living 37 at Minden and 15 at Oak Hill. Survived by daughter Florence Oxendale son Rev Fred Oxendale sister Mrs Susan Worthington three grandchildren and five great grandchildren Funeral at 2 p m Thursday Oak Hill Methodist Church with Rev C G Eastwood and Rev Donald Duncan officiating Burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery Oak Hill Body at Thomas Funeral Home until one hour before service.

Oak Hill RNS Jane Culley Oxendale Leslie H. Morton Woods Ave Widnes England America Minden Florence Oxendale Fred Oxendale Richwood Susan Worthington Lancashire Oak Hill Methodist Church C. G. Eastwood Donald Duncan Odd Fellows Cemetery Thomas Funeral Home

Jarrell Elected IOOF Delegate In Oak Hill News

C M Jarrell was elected to represent Oak Hill Odd Fellows Lodge No 206 at the state convention October 12 to 15 at the Daniel Boone Hotel Charleston. M M Pashion Gatewood was elected alternate. Ted Robson of Montgomery spoke as guest, with Robson Grand Warden of the state highlighting Odd Fellow lodge work.

Oak Hill RNL C. M. Jarrell Odd Fellows Lodge Daniel Boone Hotel Charleston Jarrell M. M. Pashion Gatewood Ted Robson Montgomery Robson Odd Fellow Fred Thompson Dothan V. A. Argabright Hilltop B. P. Owens Minden Haden Ratliff Sam Richards

Nine Transfers Filed in Fayette By Land Company

Fayetteville data shows Coalfield Land Co and others recording nine transfers with prices ranging from about 500 to 15 500 dollars. Owners include Davis Pearis Dorman Medley Abbot Rice Keener Wood Mullet Foster and others. Several parcels are in Beards Fork Powellton Oak Hill and Mount Hope with buyers named Ardent firms including Union Carbide and Pax Cemetery trustees.

Fayetteville RNL Fayette County Coalfield Land Couots Roy W Ruth E. Davis Beards Fork David E. Pearis Powellton Roy Lee Beulah Dorman Cannelton Ira P Allie Medley Jennings L Donna M. Abbott James Rice Oscar Margaret Keener J. Lewis Wood MacDunn William and Grace Bbitt Herbert Stansbury Raleigh County Bank Quinnimont New River Company B. S. Kidd Raymond Kelly Lacy Aliff Pax Cemetery Susie Conelly Lucille Conelly Wolf Creek Gardens Cora E. Terry Melba McCutcheon Oak Hill James A Juanita F Grose Earl Gertrude Ramsey Mountain Cove Board of Education State Road Commission Mount He Eugene P Ruth Mullens Charles W Virgie Murphy Rock Lick Ralph Arbara Pinkerton Ray A. Skaggs Ansted H. E Mary R. White Alas L Mable ‘Bennett Sunday Road Union Carbide and Carbon Corp Harley Velma O'Dell Boomer A. Henry L Eulah Lewis Samuel A Marion H. Foster Park Heights Mount Hope C. C Evelyn White Kitty Chennault Nuttall Charley Vanover Clifford Boardwine Plumbe Road X . Lenard C Muriel Twiggs Leon Hogan Alonzo Christine Haney W. E Marcella Tufus Kaymoor Eva B Curtis J. Toombs Bobby Greta Dunfee Rush Creek New River J. D Ruby Shultz Page Mary L. Corley Windsor Payetteville Chester A Anna Ellen Toney Derbert A Kathleen Toney Mossey Creek W. OH. A I H Hal

Four Oak Hill Moose Lodge Members Honored At Beckley Convention

Oak Hill Moose Lodge No. 1164 members received top honors at the State Moose convention in Beckley. Cather Jones named state conservation chairman and life member roles noted. S. R. Mills elected District VI president. Clyde W. Bunion named state publicity co-chairman. J Alfred Taylor chosen to attend Supreme Lodge Convention in Philadelphia.

Oak Hill Lodge Oak Hill RNL Beckley Cather Jones Conservation Club S. R. “Pritch’’ Mills Mills Moose Clyde W. Bunion Order J. Alfred Taylor J. Jack Stoehr Supreme Lodge Philadelphia Taylor State Moose Association The Moose and Legion

Fayette County Bridge Work Set

Fayette County Road Commission opened bids on five road and bridge projects totaling about 900000 dollars. Two state projects replace a bridge on WVa 16 at Amherstdale and clean and paint a bridge on WVa 82 at Fayette Station. Three federal aid projects include WVa 2 resurfacing between Point Pleasant and Parkersburg, WVa 9 bridge at Fishers Ford, and the Winfield bridge approach on U.S. 35 spanning the Kanawha River.

Charleston The Road Commission W.va Amherstdale Logan County W. Va Fayette Station Fayette County Bureau of Public Roads Clude Mason County Point Pleasant Parkersburg Morgan Fishers Ford Putnam Winfield U.S. 35 Kanawha River Red House

Young Reunion at Layland Brings 160 Attendees

A basket lunch and singing marked the annual Young reunion near W. O. Fitzpatrick’s Layland Heights home. About 160 people attended from Staunton Virginia to Richwood West Virginia and beyond, with local members led by Layland residents and Rev. Her bert Parker officiating.

Layland RNL W. O. Fitzpatrick Layland Heights Young Clan Staunton Columbus Ohio Beckley Quinwood Montgomery Lookout Springdale Maplewood Boomer Richwood Meadow Bridge Raleigh Covington Lewisburg Nimitz Landisburg Smithers Buffalo Sophia Salem Paul Staunton Gary Jack Earl Kinder Betty Jo Burns Carol Johnny Berry John, Curtis Kenneth Patricia

Pineville OES Initiates Two Members in Chapter 100

Pineville Ohio section reports Mrs. Latha McDermitt and Mrs. Louise Foster were initiated into Chapter 100, Order of Eastern Star, at Thursday’s meeting led by Edith Mae Browning and C. C. Tucker. Officers and members listed attended. refreshments followed in the dining room.

Pineville RNS Latha McDermitt Louise Foster Order of Eastern Star Edith Mae,Browning C. C. Tucker Elizabeth Williams E. E. Williams Gladys Stone Virginia Pomeroy Jessie Hager

Baltimore Livestock Market Prices Report

USDA Baltimore market rounds show cattle at 540-670 lb stocker steers 16.00-18.75 while calves 75 head reach 18.00-24.00 with prime up to 24.00. Hogs 450 head mixed US No 1-3 180-220 lb 17.25-50. 240-270 16.00-75. over 300 lbs 14.50 down. 120-160 lb ranges 14.50-16.50. sows under 400 lbs 14.00 and heavier grades down to 9.00. Sheep 25 head listed, no others.

Baltimore USDA

Property transfers indicate approximate prices in Harvey area

A record notes approximate payments for parcels involving Arthur Felix Propps to Mary Ann and Frankie Childers. The Harvey lot price is listed near 1000 dollars, while another Harvey parcel shows about 3000 dollars.

Arthur Felix Mary Ann Frankie Childers Harvey

Sportsmen to Have County Fair Booth at Fayette Fair

Fayette County Sportsmen's Association will set up a booth at the county fair to display stuffed game and fish specimens. The fair opens August 11 at Collins High School in Oak Hill. One member will be present to solicit membership.

Fayetteville RNS Fayette County

Band Boosters Set To Meet Tonight

Oceana High School Band Boosters Club will hold a special meeting at 7:30 tonight at the school. Club president T. H. Bailey announced a concert will follow the business session.

Howell Family Returns From Kentucky Visit

Mr and Mrs Roger Howell and children Trinia Lynn and Roger II of 469 Park Street returned from a weekend visit with his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs W P Howell Justell Kentucky.

Oak Hill Rns Roger Howell Trinia Lynn and Roger II Park St W. P. Howell Justell, Ky

Injuries Treated At Oak Hill Hospital Weekend

Four Fayette Countians received minor injuries at Oak Hill Hospital over the weekend. Donald Malenick, 16, lacerated left index finger from a knife. Robert Lee Eads, 13, lacerated right foot from an ax cut. Karen Meserve, 4, lacerated chin from a fall. Vernon Ray Stanley, 12, had a fish hook removed from a finger Sunday. son of Walter and case Stanley of Oak Hill.

Oak Hill RNS Fayette Virginia Meserve Mount Hope Vernon Ray Stanley Case Walter Stanley Oakill

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ann Bays Mrs. Sherman Central Ave Mt. Hope By-Pass J. M. Francesa and Co D. B. Vaglio Boy Scout Troop Jane Oxendale IOOF Land Company Kanawha Valley Legion No Legion Legion of the Moose Huntington Noble North Moose Pineville Oes Chesapeake and C&O’s Prince and New York Husband Fed Tox Net C&o Beckley Hotel Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Kentucky Ben Franklin Fayetteville, W. Va
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