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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1958

Page

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School Bus Runs Set At Mt. Hope

Mount Hope announces bus service to area schools starting Tuesday. Routes include Bus No. 6 via ONeal’s and Kilsyth, Bus No. 38 from Quinnimeat to Mount Hope, Bus No. 30 from Thayer to Red Star, and Bus No. 48 from Prudence to Glen Jean with multiple pickups. Afternoon runs adjust to Layland and Mill Creek. Schedule effective Tuesday with possible changes after the date.

O'Neal's Mount Hope Price Hill Kilsyth Quinnimeat Layland Thayer Red Star Garden Ground Mill Creek Prudence Hill Top Glen Jean Sun Scarbro Ami

Joint Committee Hears Bazzie Controversy

Charleston AP a joint committee heard both sides of a transfer controversy involving former State Police Sgt E D Bazzie and Supt Hazen Fair. Bazzie alleged ruthlessness and low morale while Fair defended transfers as department improvements and noted Bazzie sought a move for health reasons.

Charleston E. D. Bazzieé Hazen Fair Bluefield Daily Telegraph Bazzie Virgil Col. Fair South Charleston Princeton Fair Senate Ralph J. Bean D-Hardy

Eight Births Listed at Oak Hill Hospital

Oak Hill Hospital recorded eight births last week. Kathy Lynn delivered August 16 to Roscoe and wife of Terry. Steven Michael born August 17 to William Eugene Mutter and spouse of Milburn. Ricky Lee born August 19 to Claude French Brown and spouse of Long Branch. Sherman Guy Hannah’s son born August 19 to Page residents. Robert Lee born August 19 to Frank Andrey Summer and spouse of Oak Hill. Glenn born August 20 to Glenn Brinson and spouse of Scarbro. Darrell Lee born August 18 to Lawrence Bowles and spouse of Winona. Terry Lynn born August 21 to Marchell Rader and spouse of Fayetteville.

Oak Hill Rns Oak Hill Hospital Kathy Lynn Roscoe Clay Terry Steven’ Michael William Eugene Mutter Milburn Ricky Lee Claude French Brown Long Branch Sherman Guy Hannah Page Robert Lee Frank Andrey Summer Glenn Glenn Brinson Scarbro Darrell Lee Lawrence Bowles Winona Terry Lynn Marchell Rader Fayetteville

Boone County Grand Jury Returns t6 Indictments

Madison RNS reports the Boone County Grand Jury returned 11 felony and five misdemeanor indictments involving 26 people. Felonies include breaking and entering forgery arson grand larceny burglary of a chicken house and other counts. Misdemeanors cover non support attempting to aid a prisoner escape and petit larceny. September term of court starts September 2 with jury reporting that day.

Boone County Grand Jury Madison RNS Boone County Charles Ball Earl Elswich Charles W. Casto Oree Griffis Jimmy Woodrum Ivan Puckett Charles Wooten Larry Williams Billy Wyatt Jackie Hartman Donald Hoffman Donald Thompson James Earl Hunter William Preston Dallas Bower Tommy Carter Dolphin Hopson Harold Taylor

W. S. Bibb Honored On 83rd Birthday

The 83rd birthday of W. S. Bibb of Bradley was celebrated with a birthday dinner at his Mount Hope home. Bibb’s granddaughter Gloria Slayton also marked her 18th birthday. attendees included Bibb’s sons Kenneth and Raymond, daughters Beulah Prather Earl Slayton and Mrs. Charles Puckett, and many relatives and spouses.

Mount Hope RNS W. S. Bibb Bradley Bibb Gloria Slayton Kenneth Bibb Raymond Bibb Oak Hill Beulah Prather Earl Slayton Mount

Woman Shot In Leg In Oak Hill Incident

Minden woman Mrs. Carol Woodson was shot in the leg by her husband Johnny Woodson after an argument. She reports the shooting as accidental.

Housewife Appeals Tax on Powdered Milk Flavors

Aletha Smith of Bluefield West Virginia decries a home drinks tax on powdered milk flavors calling it unfair and urges readers to help repeal the tax. The message asks for support and provides a mailing address for the West Virginia Grocery Trade Taxpayers Association.

Aletha Smith Cumberland Rd Bluefield W. Va West Virginia Associa Wi P. O. Bea

Sorority Chapter Schedules Meet

The Gamma Epsilon chapter of Beta Signa Phi sorority will meet Sept. 4 at Jane Foster's home in Glen Jean. Faye Green, vice-president, led the Ritual of Jewels Test for pledges at her home Monday. Fall pledges include Joyce Arbaugh, Carol Sue Bragg, Darlene Eaton, Sue Fox, Norma Purdue, Florence Srednicki. Ritual of Jewels Ceremony planned for October.

Oak Hill RNS Gamma Epsilon Beta Signa Phi Jane Foster Glen Jean Faye Green Joyce Arbaugh Carol Sue Bragg Darlene Eaton Sue Fox Norma Purdue Florence Srednicki

Eight Divorce Suits Set for September Circuit Court Term

Fay ette Circuit Court in September will hear 68 divorce cases. Plaintiffs include Lois E. versus Charles Hannigan and Mary Alice versus Lawrence Gwinn among numerous others listed. proceedings set in Payetteville with long names and parties.

Mollie C John H. Williford Mary Jean William Amino Clifton Juanita Mundy

Household Shower Fetes Mrs Echard in Baileysville

Mrs Ronald Echard was honored with a household shower at the Fannock home hosted by Mrs Creed Echard and Mrs Eugene Echard. Guests included Mrs Clifford Morgan, Mrs Peter Stone, Mrs Alvin Thoeas, Mrs Irra Rose, Miss Karen Roberts, Mrs Joel Harvey, Mrs Jack Moody, Mrs Henry Morgan, Mrs Merle Shutts, Mrs Alex Morgan, Mrs Burneda Roberts, Miss Claudie Mitchem, Mrs Rhoda Marrs, Mrs Gilbert Mitchem, Mrs Howard Lester, and Mrs Eugene Penninger.

Baileysville RNS Ronald Echard Fannock Creed Echard Eugene Echard Clifford Morgan Peter Stone Alvin Thoeas Irra Rose Karen Roberts Joel Harvey Jack Moody Henry Morgan Merle Shutts Alex Morgan Burneda Roberts Claudie Mitchem Rhoda Marrs Gilbert Mitchem Howard Lester Eugene Peninger

Oak Hill Garden Club Discusses City Beautification Meeting

Oak Hill Garden Club committee met at Mrs. G. A. Ownes home to discuss Beautification of our City in anticipation of the state centennial. Present were Mrs. E. Hamilton Mrs. A. L. Sydnor Mrs. Berry Mrs. John Long and Mrs. Charles Garvin.

Oak Hill RNS E. §.Hamilton A. L. Sydnor A. Berry John Long Charles Garvin

Fayetteville Man Becomes 400th Fayette Airport Solo Student

James W. Waugh, 18, of Fayetteville, became the 400th student pilot to solo at Fayette Airport. Frank K. Thomas, operator and instructor, notes the airport’s strong safety record with no solo accident injuries. A solo party is planned Sept 7 at 7:30 p.m. to honor all current and former student pilots.

Fayetteville Fayette Airport Frank K.° Thomas Fayette Lee Massey Jerry Larry Ansted Thomas teRvette Robert Harless Gauley Bridge Dennis Workman

Oceana Church Pastor to wed in Knoxville ceremony

Raymond Bell former summer pastor at Oceana Presbyterian Church will marry Carolyn Clark at Knoxville Second Presbyterian Church in Tennessee. He will return to Union Theological Seminary in Richmond to continue studies for the ministry. Mr and Mrs Bane Herndon plan to attend the 500 mile stock car races in Darlington South Carolina August 30.

Oceana RNS Raymond Bell Oceana Presbyterian Church Knoxville, Tenn Carolyn Clark Knoxville Second Bane Herndon Darlington S. C

Jewel Asbury Circle Meets In Pineville

The Jewel Asbury Circle gathering at Mrs. Millard Dancy’s River Drive Addition home heard Bible readings for the month and reports on sick and social calls. Mrs. O L Burgess urged more Bible reading and presented the program with the theme Our Responsibilities as Disciples. Refreshments followed for members including Mrs. Jewel Slavey and Mrs. Wilma Short.

Pineville Millard Dancy River Drive Jewel Asbury Circle O. L. Burgess Burgess Jewel Slavey Wilma Short QO. L. Burgess Norma Hall Robert McCoy Hilda Brooke Brice Howard Eugene Noble Carl Mullins Gilbert Goode

Oak Hill Rotary Sees Dance School Exposé at Meeting

Oak Hill Rotary Club guests included S. H. Platt, formerly of Calcutta, and Join Harsandy Jr. A Wells messenger, John Mulkearn, tripped carrying a bag of money to a New York bank. He fractured his left wrist and dislocated an elbow, but no funds were lost. Emma Beard's dancing program featured The Can Can and various dances by Mary Mead, Vickie Massey, Joyce Adams, and others from Beckley.

Oak Hill RNS John Mulkearn Wells New York City

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