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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1949

Page

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Borderland DAR Group to Give Money Gifts to Adopted Patients

Borderland Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will give $1 bills in Christmas cards to 35 patients at Piecrest Sanitarium, instead of wrapped gifts, to provide a small pocket money sum. The Mount Hope meeting also donated to Morris Memorial Hospital and featured carols and readings about people from several countries.

Megister Sio Mount Hope Piecerest Sanitarium Fr. Graney Mount Iope Morris Memorial Hospital Milton State R Museum Russell Bergen Martinsburg J. O. Shumate D. C. Snyder Maly France Mexico United States Danny Danner Children of the American Revolution Helly Henry

Ansted 4-H Club Earns Outstanding Award

Ansted Hiawatha Senior 4-H Club led by Iva Rule received a certificate of merit as the county’s outstanding 4-H club in the National 4-H Health Improvement Program. The document, signed by U S officials, credits youths for health awareness, community health efforts, and personal development.

Stall Wesler Payetteville Ansted Hiawatha Iva ML. Wilson United States Department of Agriculture J. O. Kanpp C. H. Yartley James M. Dowdy Fayette County

WCTU Members Have Yule Meet in Mount Hope

The Mount Hope Chapter of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at the Baptist Temple with the theme The Light of the Christmas Star. Mrs. D A Keatley chaired in the absence of the regular chair. Mrs. F Clapper led prayer and scripture readings. Mrs. Robert Lilly spoke on liquor advertisements and spending by companies in newspapers magazines and radio. The next meeting is announced for January 23 at the Baptist Temple.

Rerimer Mount Hope Woman's Christian ‘Femperance Union Baptist Temple D. A. Keatley F. Clapper Robert Lilly Jquor

Pineville Man Unhurt in Wreck

Pineville resident El Dropleman escaped injuries when his car, lost in dense fog in East Pineville, plunged over a 30 foot embankment and rolled three times into a creek in front of a Goode residence. Estimated damage about 200 dollars.

Register Pineville el Dropleman East Pineville Oceana Dropleman Paul Goode

Mount Hope to Begin Christmas Evening Hours December 19

Mount Hope merchants announce extended shopping hours on Monday December 19 with 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. bus routes serving Qswild Tamroy Price Hill Kilsyth Pax Willis Branch and Cittsville areas. Cater runs start Saturdays with later departures. The plan follows a recent strike and aims to restore full service if demand requires additional buses.

Mexinter Vrritey Mount Hope UK Businessmen's Association Keulis Butler Buller

Two Men Lead Rotary Program at Hotel Hill

Frazier of Fayetteville and Eddie Lewis of Oak Hill led a Rotary program on membership eligibility in professions, employment, and community service during a Tuesday night meeting at the Hotel Hill. Guests included Grant Thomas J Ray Caldwell Ernest M Darnell Rosser Long and Frazier of Fayetteville the Rev Father E F Crug of Scarbro and John Duda of Oaklin.

Register OAK ML Ilfo Frazier Fayetteville Eddie Lewis Oak Hill Hotel Hill Grant Thomas J. Ray Caldwell Ernest M. Darnell Rosser Long Frazier E. F. Crug Scarbro John Duda Oaklin

VEW Auxiliary Plans Yule Boxes and Parties

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary sets to assemble Christmas boxes for Veterans Hospital Huntington Pingree Sanitarium and a needy veteran’s family. A Christmas party at the Canteen is slated for December 21 with guest entertainment and a co sponsored dance with the Florence W. Dickerson Post on December 23 at the Canteen.

Register OAK Hill Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Veterans Hospital Huntington Pinglrest Sanitarium I l Y Clorence W

January Meeting Set for Womans Missionary Society

Edmond the home of Mrs Maxine Hatcher will host the January 5 meeting of the Womans Missionary Society of Jean Nelle Baptist Church Edmond. December session was at Mrs Elmer Davis with president Mrs H L Anderson presiding and program “The Star Appeareth.” Members listed include Mrs H L Anderson Mrs George Anderson Mrs Ernest Holliday Mrs Weston Sxapgs Mrs R F Rogers Mrs Maxine Hatcher Mrs Ethel Lewis Mrs Elmer Davis Mrs Lena Syner Mrs Lewis Amick Mrs C P Morrison Mrs Bernard Rogers one visitor Miss Carol Holliday.

Hessler Edmond Maxine Rlatcher Worman’s Missionary Society Jeannelle Baptist Church Elmer Davis H. L. Anderson Hatcher H. OL. Anderson George Anderson Ernest Holliday Weston Sxapgs R. F. Rogers Maxine Hatcher Ethel Lewis Lena Syner Lewis Amick C. PiMorrison Bernard Rogers Carol Holliiday

Gun Victim Improves at Oak Hill Hospital

Don Jordan age 21 of Oak Hill was accidentally shot by his brother on Wednesday and Oak Hill Hospital attendants report he is improving.

Register Oak Hill Don Jordan Oak Hill Hospital

Red Star Mine Safety Upgrades Cited in Report

A Bureau of Mines report endorses safety upgrades at Red Star No 2 mine in Fayette. Inspector L A Lewallen highlights a dozen improvements including ventilation safeguards, air locks or attendants at doors, weekly hazard checks, offset installation, explosion doors and fan safety devices, with a fan inspection record applauded.

RED Star Red Star No. 2 Bureau ‘of Mines L. A. Lewallen Fayette Lewallen

School Heads To Address PTA In Herndon Meeting

Superintendent Jesse Morgan and assistant A Blankenship are scheduled as guest speakers at Barker's Ridge District PTA. Charles Conk, program chairman, says the 7:30 p.m. gathering will cover school participation merits in the North Central Association. Herndon High School recently applied for association membership. The McKinney Quartet of Mullens will entertain during the social period.

Reprister Herndon McKinney Quartet Mullens

Trailer Tragedy on Kathleen Mountain Ends with Uninjured Driver

Princeton reports a trailer rig overturned on a curve of Kathleen Mountain near Camp Creek. The banana laden trailer struck two power poles causing damage to power lines but the driver escaped injury.

Princeton Kathleen Mountain Camp Creek

Dalton Heads Wyoming Local Barbers and Beauticians

M E Dalton is the new president of Wyoming County Barbers and Beauticians Local Union 737 with Estel Morgan of Pineville as vice president. Hay Davis steps down as head. Charles McKinney is re-elected secretary treasurer. Other officers include Dewey McKinney, Rev A A Young, and Ernest Lusk. Holidays for observance were set for this and next year, with Monday substitutions if on Sunday, and late-week shop hours during holidays. New Year’s Eve meeting set at Mc Jillian’s Barber Shop, Oceana.

HY Heatster Mullens M. E. Dalton Wyoming County Barbers and Beauticians Estel Morgan Pineville Dalton Hay Davis Charles McKinney Dewey McKinney A. A. Young Ernest Lusk Oceana Wrest McJillian

Kopperston Woman’s Society Holiday Party Report

The Kopperston Community Church basement hosted the annual Christmas party of the Women’s Society of Christian Service. Led by chairwoman Mrs. Harry L. Poe, the program featured carols, poems, scripture and prayers, with love gift boxes collected and exchanged. Hostesses Mrs. W. K. Green and Mrs. Jim Justice then served refreshments to a long list of attendees including Mrs. Earl Slusher, Mrs. William Bowman, Mrs. Hazel Black, Mrs. Taylor Centers, Mrs. D. P. Moore, Mrs. Joe Gundy, and others.

Register Earl Slusher William Bowman Hazel Black Taylor Centers D. P. Moore Harry L. Poe Joe Gundy George Tlins T. H. Bailey Clarence Rankin Arthur Bostic L. M. Hopkins Earl Wilson

Christmas Party Planned Thursday at Masonic Hall

Pineville Chapter 110 of the Order of Eastern Star plans its annual Christmas party Thursday at 7 30 pm in the Masonic Hall. Mrs Gladys Hatfield announces no initiation rites and members will bring gifts for a needy family along with food toys or used clothing for a basket.

Register Pineville Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Gladys Hatfield

Maple Fork man injured in truck crash at Oak Hill

William H. Bowyer Jr of Maple Fork is hospitalized at Oak Hill Hospital with head injuries after a truck accident. Officials say he sustained the injuries in the crash and is receiving treatment.

Maple Fork William H. Bowyer, Jr Oak Hill Hospital

Glen Rogers Personal News Heads for Oak Hill and Fairdale

Glen Rogers notes visits from Mrs Elna Watkins of Oak Hill and cousin Mrs Judy McGraw, plus E E Thomas of Fairdale. Mamie Harding returns from Beckley Hospital after weeks as patient. Arwil and Mrs Gentry visit Fairdale parents John Price. W S Brooks guests include sister Mrs Sam Morgan and son from Pineville. James Martin returns home after visiting relatives at Minden.

Glen Rogers Tommy Thomas Elna Watkins Oak Hill Judy McGraw E. E Thomas Fairdale Mamie Harding Rufus Harding Beckley Arwil Gentry John Price W. S. Brooks Sam Morgan Pineville Hubert Durham Ridley Davidson Sophia James Martin Minden

Stolen Plymouth Found Wrecked Near Amigo Route 16

Robert Hayworth reported his 1936 Plymouth stolen from a Kroger lot and found wrecked beside State Route 16 between Amigo and Helen. Police say it appeared to have hit another vehicle before being abandoned.

Register 7 Mullens Robert Hayworth Devils Fork Mountain Amigo Helen Kroger Company Wendell W. Cook

Baptist Women To Aid Needy Mr Hope Family

Mount Hope Baptist Temple Miriam Circle members collect for a Christmas casket by December 19 and plan a busket for a local needy family. The Christmas program featured readings, songs, and solos led by Mrs Marven Davis with several hostesses serving refreshments to 24 members and 3 guests.

Mr. Hope Mount Hope Miriam Circle Mount Hope Baptist Temple B. R. Campbell William Pennington Marven Davis Florence Duncan M.C. Hess Virgil Dillon Norma Lee Bowman Perry McClung Dorothy Welch Lawrence Angie Miss Bowman Eva Cope Peggy McChing Mamie Bergendahl Virginia Lively Lotte Garrett A. D. ‘Keatley Normalee Bowman

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