30 Aug 1957
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1957
Page
1
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Oceana Rebekah Lodge plans a chicken dinner at Oceana High School on August 31 from 5 to 7 pm. Tickets are $1, sold by Rebekah members. After the lodge session, August birthday celebrants Ruth Conley and Mary Bowden received a handkerchief shower and refreshments were served to several members and honorees.
Two out of state juveniles arrested in West Palm Beach Florida are charged with stealing a 1957 model car. The vehicle belonged to Clyde T Wood of Victor. The youths will be returned to Fayette County jail for a judge appearance. Deputy C B Johnson traveled to Florida to bring them back.
The Pax Church of God will host its annual Homecoming on Sunday with Rev. John Smallwood as morning speaker. Afternoon activities include special and group singing featuring the Pax Quartet. No evening speaker is scheduled and the public is invited to attend.
Verla O. Eary of Fayetteville was appointed postmaster in Fayetteville. The Senate confirmed the appointments made by President Eisenhower, with the confirmation announced today.
Local social column lists visits among families in Long Branch East Beckley and nearby towns. Oleta Shu from Long Branch visited the Bradley family and friends. Theena Harrah noted. Marie Marcus of New York City accompanied accompanying guests. several others from Mullens Grady Cittsville Weirswood and Paradise Pa are mentioned visiting relatives and hosting guests. The column closes with a quirky note about the savage soldier ant being extremely tenacious, feared by elephants.
Kathryn Cottrill, ninth birthday honoree, celebrated with a lawn party hosted by her mother, grandmother Grace Davis, and aunt Miss Mary Frances Davis. The event featured pastel streamers, a large cake, games, and refreshments with many relatives and friends in attendance.
Glen Rogers Personals lists Sunday dinner guests including Dr. Frank Isoldes and Father Harvid at the Harrington home. Mullens and Jess Saxon return to Pittsburgh after visiting D. E. Saxon. Carolyn Robertson returns from Annapolis with Mr. and Mrs. Goings of Oceana to visit relatives.
Visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Corbit Bailey included Lillian Crawford Janice Gray and Imogene Crawford of Bradley James Wingrove Mel Emory Wingrove and children Larry Maryin and Nancy of Lively Mr and Mrs Jerry Stover and daughter Debbie of Crab Orchard Baren Blake and son Carlos of Phoenix Aziz Mr and Mrs Freddie Compton of Cleveland and Charlie Blake and daughters Dimple and Daisy of Mossy a Bradley and Lively gathering noted in local social column.
Mount Hope Senior and Junior High Schools open term with an 8:30 a.m. assembly in the auditorium. Students and staff prepare schedules, lockers, and bus routes revised for the year. bus 30 48 6 27 28 38 routes adjusted. band practices continue with a home game vs Princeton High School planned.
Funeral arrangements for Harriett Ester Conner of Carlisle are incomplete as her two sons in Michigan prepare to travel. The 85 year old, a retired postal clerk and Methodist member, died at Oak Hill hospital after a three month illness. Surviving sisters are Isabel Campbell of Treasure Island Florida and Dolly Campbell of Carlisle, with sons Grover and Russell Conner of Detroit Michigan. The body lies at Collins Funeral Home in Glen Jean.
Pax announces the birth of Carlos Daniel Williams on August 2 at 8 am to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Williams of Miami Florida. The infant weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces. Mrs. Williams is Fay Humphrey, daughter of Dan Humphrey. Williams is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Williams, both of Pax. Boone County clerk records show numerous honorable discharges for residents including Raymond Berry Turtle Creek Sylman Berry Turtle Creek Jackie Billings Garrison Wilbur Bishop Beckley David Baggs Madison Emory Baggs Madison Okey Burgess Ottaway James Chambers Ridgeview Billy Chapman Madison John Cook Jr Denville Lawrence Cook Edwight C E Cunningham Wharton William Dent Hewett Thomas Dickens Twilight Elmer Colin Danville James Gundy Ridgeview Keith Hager Foster Velous Halstead Foster Harold Justice Wharton Richard Lamp Danville William Matheny Seth William Mayo Denville Pallas Milam Blaceningrose James Milter Sharples Winfred Mitchell Madison Ashby Morton Sylvester Robert Muncy Van Bobby Nelson Blue Pend ant Delmer Nelson Costa Paul Nelson Jeffrey Ralph Nelson Jeffrey Arne Peters Bald Knob Petiry Van Curtis Price Bald Knob Johnny Rose Peytona Roy Runion Comfort Winfield Shatfer Madison Paul Stringer Sr Nellis Edward Tromp ion Julian Charles Townsend Bloomingrose James VandeLinde Madison Brice Vickers Racine Charles Weaver Bloomingrose Frank Weaver Jr Bloomingrose Kramer Welch Lorado Arnold White Madison Herman Williams Jr Comfort Franklin Wood Bloomingrose Garland Woods Seth.
WHITESVILLE ANS Roy Whathall manager of the Wharton Van telephone exchange announced new dialing service has added over 99 phones since June with most at Twilight Bandytown and Robin Hood. The total for the phones with approximately 3 remaining to be installed. Outdoor public phones have also been installed in the area at Bim Wharton and Barrett.
In western Wyoming ranchers and antelope are seen in a rare rivalry as cattle trucks and pickup drivers creep along a road with wildlife racing at 35 to 60 miles per hour. Antelope maintain a cruising speed of 35 to 40 mph for miles, matching the human tempo on short stretches.
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