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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1944

Page

11

Old Stone Church Setting For Hock Morgan Marriage

Miss Mary Noel Hock of Lewisburg married Jamies Gail Morgan of Woodbury New Jersey on August 12 at Old Stone church. Officiant Dr. French Thompson and organist Mrs. Frank Anschutz provided ceremony music. The couple plans to reside in Woodbury New Jersey.

cBy Register French Thompson Greenbrier Woman's College Frank Anschutz Lewisburg Edith Hock Barbara Lockwood New York City Alice Graybill Elizabeth Neel Anne Marie Nelson Mary Alderson Catherine Millon James Boucher Gibbstown No J Geo. P. Alderson, Jr Marcus L. Dillon Chantilly Camilla General Lewis Hotel James William Stone Clarence Stone Florence Williamson Ralph Williams Lillian Stone New Martinsville James W. Knowton Charlotte N. Custer Froy Hardman Washington, D. C Jimer Bowers Elkins Ballinger Farrhurst J. C. Spiker M. C. Russell Leonard Barnes Covington Brown Lewis Charleston D. H. Hill Arnold Hazeltine Rook Schnirman Margaret Jesser Lee McConnell Blanche Tolley Faille

Man Freed After Forfeited Bond Awaiting Reindictment

Virgil McMillion, arrested for allegedly stealing a watch a walking plow and a hoe from James McGrath, was freed under bond today after his posted bond was forfeited for failing to appear for trial. He was found sleeping in an outhouse at his Rockland home. Prosecutor Hunter N. Kramer sought to walk the first indictment and hold for reindictment.

Register Lewisburg Virgil McMillion McMillion James McGrath Fort Spring Rockland Hunter N. Kramer

Soldier Albert Flack Missing in Action in Europe

White Sulphur Springs report from the War Department states Albert E. Flack son of Mrs Clara E Flack of Railroad Avenue is missing in action in the European theatre. The notice appeared in the Register.

Register Albert E. Flack Clara E. Flack Railroad Avenue War Department

New Jersey Pair Married August 9 at White Sulphur Springs

Alfred Andrew DeGCristofer and Miss Mariam Ross, both of Collingswood, N J, were united in marriage August 9 by Rev. James C. Fisher at White Sulphur Springs.

Register Lewisburg Alfred Andrew Degcristofer Mariam Ross Collingswood, N. 4 James C. Fisher White Sulphur Springs

Miss Nutter Weds Pennsylvania Man in Rainelle

Franklin Kramer Cheatley of Norwood Pennsylvania married Miss Caushy Leslie Nutter of Nutterville at Rainelle on August 9 by Reverend Paul L Flanagan GRGB.

Register Lewisburg Franklin Kramer Cheatley Norwood, Pa Caushy Leslie Nutter Nutterville Rainelle Paul L. Flanagan GRGB

Barn Destroyed on Wraynham Farm in Lightning Fire

A barn and contents on Dr. B. L. Wraynham’s Sweet Springs farm burned after a lightning strike. Sparks, a resident, lost some hay and other articles in the building. Loss estimated at 800 dollars. Mexico City and Rio de Janeiro are equidistant from New York City.

Register Weiler Lewisburg B. L. Wraynham Sweet Springs Sparks Mexico City Rio de Janeiro New York City

Community notices span churches and local visits

The column lists church activities and social notes across communities. Mt Vernon Baptist and Shiloh Church share revival summaries. Pleasant Valley Rally begins August 14 with Rev. J Simms Percy. Fayetteville and Minden updates mention hospital stays, visits, and local suppers by church groups. Dr A D Belton plans to attend the National Medical Association convention in St Louis August 13 to 19.

Stamford Jems Mt Vernon Baptist Church Hodges Emma Robinson Minden Mildred Frances Drumgoole Philadelphia Florence Drumgoale Phern Blanks Hattie Merchant Baltimore Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Ernest Austin Five Kings of Harmony of Scarbro AC Faith Faith Chapel A.mle Church of Raleigh M. D. Spilfer J. Simms Percy Charleston Tams M. D. Spiller Fletcher Parker Shiloh Sharehhere C. M. Ellis J. M. Davis Fayetteville Jack Richardson Keith Craig William Craig U.S. Army Palm Springs California Godfrey Taylor Bertham T. Lenoir Oak Hil Hospital Audrey Turner Detroit Leonard Lenoir A. C. Wood Thurston Pittsburgh Lenoir Taxtor Charles Sanders Montgomery Hospital Davis Graves Peach Creek Beatrice Dues Burkes Hytesta Jones Navy Hinzel Jones Eva Turner DR. Belton A.D. Belton St. Louis National Medical Association

Carrier and two cruisers to be christened in sequence

The Antietam aircraft carrier and the cruisers Chicago and Los Angeles will be christened in a triple ceremony at Philadelphia Navy Yard on Sunday August 20. The event marks the largest launch and christening in U.S. naval history with ceremonies replacing traditional launching and water-filled docks to float the ships later.

Associated Press Philadelphia Antietam Chicago Los Angeles Philadelphia Navy Yard M. F. Drae- Mel Navy Dary Docks Dew Navy Guard Millard Edward of Kelly Chic Guadalcanal Fletcher Bowron Anieles

State Shopping For Hay To Feed Livestock Next Winter

West Virginia officials outlined a plan to hire a field agent to acquire hay from surplus states for winter feed. The program centers on securing gasoline allotments for hauling hay into weather-stricken areas in WV, Ohio, and Kentucky, with proof of use for livestock feeding. A county committee would collect feed requests, and imports from Michigan and Wisconsin were discussed to meet estimated needs of about 400,900 tons in Kentucky counties and at least 200,000 tons for West Virginia.

Associated Press Charleston J. B. McLaughlin West Virginia Cincinnati Office of Defense Transportation Ohio Kentucky O.D.T Michigan Wisconsin

Summers Road Treated With Fresh Oil On Route 20

Fresh oil being applied to 20.2 miles of Route 20 from Hinton to Meadow Bridge requires one way traffic in some sections. motorists urged to drive carefully. Completion of this surface treatment is one of six improvements on Route 20 expected by September 15.

Register Hinton Meadow Bridge State Road Commission

Two Wyoming Men Wounded In War

Remastered dispatch reports two Wyoming county youths wounded in action. Marine PFC Eugene Bun U. Burgess of Mullens and PFC Clair H. Gunter of Anstun are listed by the War Department as wounded in action in unspecified and European theater zones respectively.

Wyoming Remister Pineville Wyoming County War Department Pre Eugene Bun U. Marine Lawrence D. Burgess Mullens Pie. Clair Hi. Gunter Mattie Gunter Ansiin

Wallace Said Slated For Important Place In Government II

New York dispatch reports Vice President Harry A. Wallace has been assured by President Roosevelt of an important government position if the administration returns to power in November. The Times notes Wallace allies would seek details of the program Roosevelt plans to follow if re-elected and his level of support would hinge on how liberal the administration would be.

Associated Press New York Harry A. Wallace Roosevelt Washington the Times Friends of Wallace Roosevel

Montcoal Marine Killed in Action

Pfe Harvey G Balin son of Mrs Rose Rotin of Maileoni was listed yesterday among three West Virginians killed in action in the U S Marines Grend peanut hulls are being used to manufacture a new cork substitute.

Pfe Harvey G. Balin Rose Rotin Maileoni U. S Grend

Anderson Says Law Obeyed Amid GOP Smear Claims

County Clerk Harry Anderson, Democratic executive chair, defended his office procedures against Floyd Sayre of the Republicans who accused registration practices of impropriety. Anderson said he followed the law, offered Sayre a copy of registration laws, and noted one exception to help a Republican voter. He warned that Sayre and helpers would not interfere with staff, while Sayre claimed GOP observers were needed for servicemen voting in the circuit clerk’s office. Circuit Van Hunter said law allows limited access at the voting site and asserted he would exclude others if needed.

Harry Anderson Floyd M. Sayre Anderson Sayre Sayer Jackson Smith J. (. Palley van Hunter Polley Hunter

Demonstration School To Teach Summers County Teachers

A demonstration one and two room school program will be held at Gilpur School on Madamg Creek in Summers County the week of August 28. The event aims to develop a daily schedule for one room schools that can be used countywide and will be run as a cooperative effort with teachers observing discussing planning and improving methods. Specific sessions are scheduled by district with August 28 for Forest Hill and Walcott August 20 for Pipestem and Greenbrier August 30 for Jumping Branch August 31 for Green Sulphur and September 1 for a county wide workshop.

Register State Weller Hinton Summers County Gilpur Madamg Creek Cain Forest Hill Walcott Pipestem Greenbrier Green Suliphur Gederal Assembly

Dogs Kill Sheep Valuations Reported In Avon Incident

Avon owner Ray Keever reports eight sheep valued at 864 were killed by dogs recently. The incident occurred at his farm near Lewisburg as authorities investigate the town setback.

Register Lewisburg Ray Mte Keever Avon

Two Get Permit For Marriage

A marriage license has been issued by the county clerk's office to Edward M. Ellison, 57, of Indianapolis, and Ethel L. Pack, 42, of Streeter, indicating the couple has obtained the necessary permit to wed.

Sian Weller Hinton Edward M. Ellison Indianapolis Ethel L. Pack Streeter

Lime Available 3-A Man Asserts

HINTON The wartime farm labor shortage can be met by using dime and superphosphate to raise pasture and forage yields. Earl Nelson Summers county AAA chairman visited today and urged farmers to apply lime now and super phosphate later under the Triple A conservation program. Farmers may file applications at the Triple A Office in Clinton. Nelson emphasized immediate application to grow feed for milk and beef needs.

Register Hinton Earl Nelson Summers County Aaa Nelson Triple A Hlinton

Funeral today for John Homer McClintic Frankford merchant

Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p m Sunday for John Homer McClintic a Frankford merchant and stockman who died Friday He was 70 years old He is survived by his wife and one son William McClintic of Frankford and a daughter Mrs Hen Morgan of Marlinton

Register Frankfort John Homer McClintic Frankford Tle William McClintic Hen Morgan Marlinton

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