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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1958

Page

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Kingston Schools Set Registration And Lunch Timetable

Kingston bus schedules will run September 2 with elementary and high school lunch pre-registration at 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. respectively on September 2 and 3. Principal Legg announced slight faculty changes and a noon meeting to review morning problems as replacements have not yet been named.

Oak Hill RNS Kingston Kener Yyneth Legg Frank Irene Grover Bill Spradlin Lems

Handerchief Shower Honors Moose Women at Moose Home

A handkerchief shower and covered dish dinner was hosted by Chapter 33 Women of the Moose at the Moose Home. Honorees were Mrs. Billy Sumner Mrs. John Adkins Mrs. John Matulis and Mrs. Lucy Mason. Door prize went to Mrs. George Conner. Attendees included Mrs. Raymond Faukus Mrs. Katie Champ and Mrs. Albert Yo. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Bolen in Detroit was announced. Cynthia Jean Bolen weighed seven pounds 15 ounces at East Slide General Hospital. The next meeting is set for Aug. 28.

Oak Hill RNS Women of the Moose Moose Thunsday Billy Sumner John Adkins John Matulis Lucy Mason George Conner Raymond Faukus Katie Champ Albert Yo Pax Fletcher Bolen Detroit Mich Cynthia Jean East Slide General Hospital Bolen Fonda Paschal W. W. Bolen Mount Hope

Driver Narrowly Escapes Death In Tractor-Trailer Wreck

A tractor trailer overturned near Galax Virginia after a curve on Route 3 to Racine. The driver, Norman, walked about four miles to call for help but the rig went into the embankment and lodged near the Big Coal River. Police charged Norman as the wreckage was cleared by a Bob Mer crew.

Seth RNS Jack Norman Ing Galax Wright North Wilksboro N.C Nomian Racine Charleston Deswollen Madison Bob Mer Norman

Pax Personal News From Baltimore Visit Highlights

Pax Personal column notes returns from Baltimore guests of Mrs. David Janney: Emmett Craddock and Emma Ray Janney with Loretta Komisar and Paula Jean. Mrs. Janney and sons David and Michael accompany them home. Komisar plans to seek employment in Baltimore. Joyce Plumb of Mount Hope resides with her parents while husband Pvt. Jack Plumb serves in Korea for 13 months. Weekend guests include Mrs. Joseph Holly and children at Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lively’s. Clarence Abbott visits from Washington, D. C. Others host Charles Chapman and family from Youngstown and Kingston, and many related gatherings at Sam Stone and Sam Hyden homes.

PAX RNS Baltimore David Janney Emmett Craddock Emma Ray Jean Loretta Komisar Paula Jean Janney David Michael J. D. Janney Herbert Bowyer Komisar Joyce Plumb Mount Hope J. W. Stack Pvt Jack Plumb Korea Harry Lively Joseph Holly J. C. Jimmy Elaine Sharples Sam Stone Clarence Abbott Washington, D. C Bill Craig Fayetteville Walter Walker Sam Hyden Charles Chapman Rosemary Ada Lou Youngstown Charles Chapman Jr Kingston Maxine Chapman Belinda Opal Lesta Sandy Buck Lively Lucille Jenny Lively Huntington

Fayette Men to Attend Educational Meeting at Wesleyan

At West Virginia Wesleyan College Bucckannon, Fayette County joins 55 counties for a three day workshop hosted by the West Virginia Education Association. Purpose is to outline the 1958-59 school year program for county associations with Fayette rep Kenneth Legg, R. W. Williams, and Ross A. Dever among absent colleagues.

Oak Hill RNS West Virginia Wesleyan College Bucckannon West Virginia Education Association Fayette County Kenneth Legg FCEA R. W. Williams John Gwin Ross A. Dever Ronald Stegie Doyle Wickline

Mrs. Houston Wendell Appointed Chairmen of Community Affairs

Mrs. Houston Jennings Wendell has been named state chairman of community affairs for the Junifor Department of the West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs. A Fayetteville resident and charter member of the Fayetteville Junior Woman's Club, she has previously served as president and vice-president of the club and chaired the 1937 District Convention. She holds roles in Cub Scouts Den 4, Women of the Church, Parvent-Teacher Association, Garden Study Club, and Fayette County Heart Association, and is mother to Charles and Richard while her husband works at DuPont in Belter.

West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs James A. Scarbro Wendell Fayetteville Junior Woman's Club Presbyterian Church Women of the Church Den 4 Cub Scouts Parvent-Teacher Association Garden Study Club Fayette County Heart Association Southern West Virginia Charles Richard du Pont de Nemours and Company Belte

Twelve Land Transfers Recorded In Boone County

Madison RNS Twelve land transfers were recorded by the Boone County Clerk s office last week. The actions involve multiple parcels across districts with prices ranging from about 300 to 20000 dollars. Notable transfers include properties in the Towns of Nellis Lydia Mabel Danville and near Orgas with totals cited around 2500 300 500 2600 7000 and 20000 dollars.

Madison RNS Boone County Clerk’s Alex Ellen August Martha August Nellis Pestona Oliver Myrtle Ball O Henry Edith Moore Little Coal River Washington Carlton Harvell Cook Icledith Mabel Halstead Lydia Martha Crook District

Broken Arms Send Three Youths To Wyo. Hospital For Treatment

Three youngsters with broken arms were among the victims treated Saturday at Wyoming General Hospital. Carmel Gibs on 6 suffered a re fractured arm, Arlene Bandy 15 fell from a truck breaking her right arm, Terry Lee Tilley 6 toppled from a sawmill board breaking both bones in left arm. Falls also caused injuries to Edward McKinney 17, Jimmy Shelton 10, Darlene Pennis 22 months, James Worley 29 sprained ankle, Glen Collins 17 nose, Mrs. Bobby Wilson Amigo abscessed hand.

Mullens RNS Wyoming General Hospital Carmel Gibson Mullens Hospital Arlene Bandy Pierpoint Terry Lee Tilley Pineville Pinnacle Creek Edward McKinney Basin Jimmy Shelton Maben Darlene Pennis Alpeca James Worley Itmann Glen Collins Main Bobby Wilson Amigo

Boone Grand Jury Set For Aug 25 in Madison

Madison note reports the Boone County Grand Jury will meet on August 25 at the courthouse in Madison to hear evidence and consider indictments on felony charges, as presented by the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Clerk Maxey Mullins indicated most indictments are expected, contingent on sheriff requests. Fayetteville item notes a dessert bridge party hosted by Mrs Evely Hilton with guests including Mrs J Zane Summerfield and others.

Madison ANS Prosecuting Attorney's Office Circuit Maxey Mullins Fayetteville BNS Evely Hilton Herbert D. Proctor Atlanta

Stump Family Reunion Set In Whitesville

The Stump family reunion will be held at Stumptown Sunday with Rev. O. E. Stump, retired pastor of the First Baptist Church Whitesville, delivering the reunion message. Admiral Felix Stump is expected to attend, and John S. Stump of Clarksburg will speak. The all day program includes singing, instrumental music, a basket lunch, and group activities.

Whitesville Rns Stumptown O. E. Stump First Baptist Church, Whitesville Felix Stump John S. Stump Clarksburg

Peytona Family Hurt In Smashup Near Madison

A Boone County family was injured Sunday on U S 119 at Drandy Mountain when their car sideswiped a coal truck and struck an unoccupied parked car. Louise Workman, 31, of Peytona, was admitted with a broken left arm, right knee, and cuts in satisfactory condition. Her mother Marie Giles, 55, with head injuries and scalp cuts, and son Eddie, 4, with head injuries, were admitted for observation. Suzie Workman, 11, and James Giles, 16, of Peytona, were treated and released. The injured were taken to Hunter and Hunt hospitals.

Marie Giles Peytona Eddie Workman Suzie James Giles Hunter and Hunte Madison

Mount Hope Pastor Attends International Youth Confab

The Rev. Robert Andrews of Mount Hope Christian Church visits William Woods College Fulton Missouri for the Christian Youth Fellowship Commission meeting through Tuesday. State youth officers Mary Ann Butterworth Beckley John Lilly Logan Sam Ross West Liberty Peggy Printice Princeton and Martha Barnetha Wheeling accompany him.

Mount Hope RNS Robert Andrews Mary Ann Butterworth Beckley John Lilly Logan Sam Ross West Liberty Peggy Printice Princeton Martha Barnetha Wheeling

Jayne Mansfield Turns To Record Business

AP Newsfeatures writer Howard Benedict reports Jayne Mansfield revealing plans to record music while pregnant. She intends three ballads in her next film and aims to sign a major label for eight sides a year. Mansfield, 24, and Mickey Hargitay await their first child around December 5, and she says motherhood is a wonderful time. She also discusses her new film The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw filmed in London and Spain, a departure from her dumb blonde image, and notes she rode horseback during filming despite pregnancy. She and Hargitay plan to decorate their Los Angeles home while she rests for the baby, expressing hopes for five children in the next decade.

Howard Benedict AP Newsfeatures NEW York (Ap Jayne Mansfield Mickey Hargitay Jayne Fractured Jaw Arizona London Spain Kate Mickey Europe Los Angeles

CBS Network President Sees Good Television Season Ahead

CBS Television Network president Louis G Cowan predicts a strong season with improved production quality for home viewers. He notes three networks will exist this year, benefiting the public, and outlines CBS TV’s mix of long dramatic shows, comedy, variety and music.

CBS Network Charles Mercer New York Louis G. Cowan CBS Television Network Cbs-Tv Cowan

Sound Advice From a Baltimore Street Fire

A Baltimore fire incident features an unidentified youth urging peers not to smash more glass than necessary. The remark highlights a rare moment of restraint amid the blaze and chaos.

Baltimore

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