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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1951

Page

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Civic Club Resolution on Drugs Presented at Oak Hill Council

Oak Hill council heard a Civic Club resolution urging action on narcotics traffic. Police were asked to investigate and report back next meeting, while hydrant and parking complaints on East Highland Avenue and country club road were also discussed.

Oak Hill Oak Oak Hillications Also Came . Before Thei! Civic Club. Group. the Hydrant Lee Street Rhodes Street Highland Avenue Country Oak Hill Club Road

Dinner to fete Collins football team in Oak Hill

Oak Hill Lions Club will honor Collins High School football team at a December 12 dinner in the high school cafeteria after a Thursday meeting at Hotel Hill. Pete Petar of Marshall College will be guest speaker. The club also plans a future band banquet.

Register Oak Hill Collins High School Lions Club Hotel Hill Shirley Donnelly Pete Petar Marshall College

Whitesville Community News Teems With Visits And Festivities

Whitesville residents share news from Charleston and Dayton trips, hospital visits in Cleveland, and a funeral in Addington. A Highcoal bridge party with a Christmas theme features prizes for Wilkerson, Weamer, and Salamy. Jimmy Noel celebrates his fifth birthday. Deer hunters head to Tucker County. Funeral attendees in Whitesville include Dr. W R Calice’s family. Emmett Ripley honored at Colcord birthday party with carols and games.

Register Highcoal Pogay Marshall Jim Weamer Reba Roberts Addie Hall Thelma Gargas Alice Wilkerson Mamie Maxey Helen Kastas Aileen Salamy Jean Salamy Gretchen Skidmore Ethelyn Pet Whitesville Jimmy Noel Leonard Noel Branham Addition Mary Katherine Carr Johnny Corbin Molly Johnny Barrett Mark Gabrielson Karen Eric Wolf Jimmy Clay Butch Martin Ronnie Bowling Patty Thompson Mary Ella Sharon Richardson Peachie Flint Charlotte Johnney Hale Emmett Ripley Colcord Alpha Dean Paul Gabrielson Harrolds Valley C. Paden Harvey Mary E. Stover Harold Flemming Goal Ramsey Willis Lige Short Jackie Yvonne Toney Eleanor Compton Linda F. Fraley Aldine Lois Wright L. L. Fitzwater Chelsie Jenny Paul Fitzwater Albert Paden Nina Pettry Luke Cooper Marie Slass Ed Buckhannon Arabella Compton Goldie Fannin Elizabeth Ann Anldie White Frank L

Duffy Questioned Over Copacabana Investment Ties

Retired Chicago Police Captain Thomas J. Duffy voluntary appeared at the state's attorney's office to answer questions about his partnership with Sam Rinella, a 49 year old night club operator and ex Capone associate. Rinella, amid income tax troubles, disclosed Duffy invested 205000 in the Copacabana club which later failed amid gangland links.

Thomas J. Duffy Chicago Sam Rinella Capone

Mrs. Berry 45 Taken by Death in Page Funeral Friday

Mrs Lottie Berry 45 of Page died Monday at a Montgomery hospital after a five year illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p m Thursday in Kincaid Cemetery. She was Church of God member born May 27 1906 in Sanger. Survived by husband Alty Berry two daughters Joann Madeline Smith Minnie Dilim, a son Delbert and siblings Ernest Underwood Mabel Willis.

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Insurance Firm Granted Appeal In Mercer Suit

The West Virginia Supreme Court granted an appeal by Combined Insurance Company of America in a Mercer Circuit Court case awarding $600 to Glenn Davis and Eva Davis, parents of two sons killed in a 1950 motorcycle accident. The insurer argued the policy covered pedestrians only and did not include motorcyclists.

Register Princeton Mercer State Supreme Court Glenn Davis Bluewell Eva Combined Insurance Company of America Davis Thesons U. S. Rt Bluefield Earl McKinley Davis Curtis B. Davis

Colorful Motifs for Quick Washable Linen Decor

Twenty motifs in color for roses and violets. Iron on linens and garments without embroidery. Pattern 7001 includes four sets of motifs sized 11 by 22 inches. Send 25 cents to The Raleigh Register Household Arts Dept. P.O. Box 168 New York NY. Print name and address with pattern number.

Spattern Raleigh Register Household Arts Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y

Son Is Born At Memorial Hospital Charleston

Thomas Wilkeson announces the birth of a son at Memorial Hospital in Charleston, official register notice.

Register Whitesville Thomas Wilkeson Memorial Hospital Charleston

Local families listed for community acknowledgments

Frank Compton and children Jo Ann Edda Linda and Carol Walk Edda Mae and Pete Withrow Bonnie Charlotte Harris and Di anne Schoolcraft David Luther Rodger Denny and Larry Dillon Mrs Thelma Penrod and children and Cecile Lee Paden are named in a community notice recognizing local residents and their families.

Frank Compton Jo Ann Edda Linda Carol Walk Edda Mae Pete Withrow Bonnie Charlotte Harris Dianne Schoolcraft David Luther Rodger Denny Larry Dillon Thelma Penrod Cecile Lee Paden

Fayette County Band Directors Form County Group

Fayetteville high school band director AJ Nicosia is president of the new Fayette County Band Directors Association. Officers include Dave Carter as vice president and James W. Simmons as secretary treasurer. The group aims to unify band directors, boost county music program organization, recognize top musicians, plan three meetings annually, and seek Paul Lavalle as conductor for a county band in April. Next meeting with festival is set for Jan. 7 in Fayetteville.

Register Fayetteville AJ Nicosia Fayetteville High School Fayette County Band Directors Association Dave Carter Mr. Hope James W. Simmons Meadow Bridge Speci Paul Lavalle Cities Service Band of America

Whiff Funeral Rites Thursday for George Nathan Whitt

Funeral services for George Nathan Whitt aged 72 will be held at 2 p m Thursday at Dothan Community Church, with burial in Peters Cemetery. A retired miner and Holiness church member, he died at 4 a m Tuesday. He was born March 15, 1879 in Louisa. Survived by wife Martelia of Dothan, three sons Charles Richard and John of Dothan, six daughters Orpha Foster Lola Sheppard Edith Blair Grace Sassman Ina Whitt and Arbutus Reed, 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Register Dothan George Nathan Whitt Peters Cemetery Holiness Church Louisa, Y Martelia Whitt Charles Richard John Orpha Foster Lola Sheppard Edith Blair Cheaspeake Ohio Grace Sassman Elkhart Ind Ina Whitt Arbutus Reed Pruitt

Nickell sells Hico property for $15000

Fayetteville news reports Mr and Mrs R C Nickell sold two acres in Hico for about 15000 dollars per a deed filed with the Fayette County Clerk. Purchaser is Grace McNeely Lancaster and husband. Also listed are coal rights and other transfers including Falls View lots and Kimberley parcels with various prices.

Register Star Fayetteville R. C. Nickell Hico Fayette County Grace McNeely Lancaster Boone-Snyder Paint Creek Loudon C. Page P. M. Snyder Claude M. Huddleston Miles Plumley Falls View Kenneth Martin William Wicks Rebecca Wicks Harlem Heights Olney O’brien Lee Mansoor Mohtashami E. R. Dempsey Henry

Pennington Home Scene Surprise Birthday Fete

Oceana hosts a surprise dinner party at the Pennington home in Hatcher celebrating G. L. Morgan on his 74th birthday. Attendees include numerous local families and friends from Oceana, Williamson, Matheny, and nearby areas. SCRAP DRIVE SET SATURDAY

Louise Marie Vandy Lola Mae Ray Kay Blanche Daisy Morgan Melvin Holstein Ronnie Billy Hatcher Elmer Morgan Davy Ed Stollings Bill Betty Stollgs Norma Williamson Williamson Eudelle Baby Morgan Matheny

Meadow Bridge Soldier's Body To Arrive In U S

Meadow Bridge reports the body of Cpl. Robert D. Wickline, son of Garnett E. Wickline, among 533 Americans to be returned for reburial from the Korean fighting. The Tulane Victory is due to arrive in San Francisco Wednesday with next of kin notified.

Mullens Donors Exceed Blood Drive for Local Marine

Donors at Mullens Moose Lodge exceeded the 125 pint goal by 10 during a Red Cross Bloodmobile event honoring Marine Pfc. Murry Neil Fowler, killed June 6 in Korea. John Fowler Jr. and 41 others were deferred. nurse Grace Schaefer praised volunteers and community spirit.

Mullens John Fowler, Jr Mae Hart Pfc Murry Neil Fowler Korea Red Cross Wyoming County Mullens Moose Lodge Wyoming Pineville Mulleus Grace Schaefer Schaefer Mullens Chapter Women of the Moose Betty Andrews, Fowler

Improvements Set For Monclo Preparation Plant

Improvements at the No. 2 mine preparation plant of the Boone County Coal Corp at Monclo near Sharples are planned soon. McNally Pittsburg Co has been contracted to install new washing screening and crushing facilities, with construction approved by the Defense Solid Fuels Administration. Run of mine coal will be crushed to eight inches then to three quarters of an inch for washing in six cell jig sets, including a secondary rewashing jig. The three quarter by zero coal will be processed in the Brussel air jig plant by McNally Pittburgh, already completed in 1950. Construction has begun on water systems and the rotary breaker unit, with completion targeted around July next year.

Register Sharples Boone ‘County Coal Corporation Monclo E. H. Greenwald McNally-Pittsburg Company Defense Solid Fuels Administration McNally-Pittsburg Brussel Ias

Ohio Visitors Arrive to Visit Ill Relative in City

Kathryn and daughter Joan Clay travel from Cleveland to be with Kathryn’s father John T. Kincaid who is seriously ill at Roscoe Lawrence’s home. Mrs Pete Clay and family share the journey.

Register Whitesville Herbert Kiser Orville Wheeler Charleston Perry Alift Dayton Ohio Lacy Clay Roscoe Clay Lewisburg Cleveland Clinic Clay Kathryn Pete Claypacs Joan Cleveland John T. Kincaid Roscoe Lawrence

Kilbourne Infant Dies En Route To Welch Hospital

Norma G Kilbourne year old daughter of Olen and Hazel Davis Kilbourne of Lynco died Monday night from a concussion attributed to whooping cough. Funeral services set for 10 a.m. Thursday at Cook Cemetery Lynco with burial at Lynco. Survivors include parents a sister Joyce and brothers James Gary and John all at home. Body to be moved to Demsey Kilbourne residence from Evans Funeral Home Oceana Wednesday afternoon.

Register Oceana Norma G. Kilbourne Olen Hazel Davis Kilbourne Lynco Welch Hospital Shoppers City Dempsey ,Kilbourne Ted R. [Sook Cook Joyce James Gary John Demsey Kilbourne Evans

Funeral rites set for Cpl Richard H Kincaid Jr

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Page Baptist Church for Cpl. Richard H. Kincaid Jr., 24, killed in action in Korea on August 31, 1952. Born to Richard H. and Leona M. Kincaid of Kincaid, he lived in Youngstown, Ohio, before service. survivors include parents and five sisters. Burial follows at High Lawn Memorial Park with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3110, Oak Hill, in attendance. The obituary notes his arrival in Oak Hill and prior church and home timings.

Register Oak Hill Richard H. Kincaid, Jr John Kyle Page Page Baptist Church High Lawn Memorial Park Veterans of Foreign War Post Cpl. Kincaid Korea Richard H Leona M. Kincaid Kincaid Youngstown iMiss Helen Kincaid Charleston Charlotte Kincaid Rowena Parsons Juanita Settle Shrevesport, la Guston Kinder

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Civic Club Fete Collins WCTU Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Church of the Nazarene Thureday Hattie Duncan Oak Hill Presbyterian Church BPW Oak Hile Jane Anderson Oak Hill Business and Professional Women's Club Civic Clubs Co-Operative Susan B. Anthony Fund Oak Bill Beta Theta Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Dec WU Steele Callison D. H. Jones James Hess G. Steele Callison Ruth Easton Callison Zella Bishop Herbert Watson Smoky Mountains North Carolina Whitsville Tucker County Elbert Eskew Connie Stanley Orville Williams Dauris Jarrell Clyde Thomas John Cook Jake Leedy Ron Henry Reginal Pittsonberger Bill Pittsonberger Fred Harless Maude Watson Caffee Roanoke Hospital Ben Pettry Wilson Hall Raymond Stanley Clay Porterfield Lila Kannon Hallie Priestley L. E. Salamy Ruby Martin Lloy Hottle Charlie Casto Roanoke Addington W. R. Calice Tseromany Edmond O'Brien Yvonne Decarlo Barry Fitzgerald Claudette Colbert Arra June Vincent Fayette Whiff R.C. Nicckells Hico Property Yea Skaggs Ansted Elsie C. Taylor Lionel T. Secondo Bunker Hill C. J. Cotton Marie H. Cole Falls District Coalfield Land Co James E. Rucker Collinsdale Murley Huddleston William B. Huddleston Y Coalfield Land Co Howard V. Cooper Kimberly George Bowyer Flora Smith Wiley Ewing Houston Kincaid Minnie L. Smith C. W. Humphrey FE. D. Harless Anak Lily Land Co James Lewis Korea Fund Care For First Baptist Church of ECS Shelley Ey Winters Conte Stephen Menaly Caries Bickford Ons Wicol Te Eh al Texas Seiyro Princess Theatre Mt Hope W. Wa Ruesday Wen An the Te Beaver Flo Parka Tilford Kilbourne Kincaid Funeral Services U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Government Nala i At PINE Pee Mark Ot Tlic Cee PTY Ce Park & Tilford Distillers
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