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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1959
Page
9
Montgomery Montgomery Mayor and Recorder Denver Brown and Michael Kandel will seek re election to their third two year terms unopposed by Democrats in the January 5 municipal election. Republicans name five incumbents to oppose the Democratic slate for council.
FAIRLEA ANS The Fair lea Trail Blazers Junior 4-H Club met Monday at 7 30 p m in the A R Presbyterian Church recreation dept Eddie Walton president led devotions from Matthew 21 23 A health program was presented by Judy Henson assisted by William Adwell Nancy Boothe and Jim Whetzel After adjournment members joined the senior 4 H club and gifts exchanged refreshments were served by adult council members to Sandra Harvey Ann Martin Sharon Adwell William Adwell Jimmy Nancy Boothe Ray Henson Eddie Walton and Jimmy Hodges a new member Also present were Mrs W L Whetzel leader and Mrs Clifford Estep assistant leader At the next meeting Jan 4 each member will report progress on their 4 H projects.
The Lovers Leap Baptist Mission Society met in the church cottage on Tuesday. Officers retained for 1960 are Violet Ford vice president J C Bell treasurer and program chairman and Marie Thompson missionary and stewardship education chair. An after Christmas party was planned for January at 7 30 p m with Kit Gibson and Marie Thompson in charge. Eileen Abshire led the love gift program American Baptist Women and refreshments were served.
The Lovey Massey Circle of St. Pauls Methodist Church held its annual Christmas party at the chairman Mrs Eva Claiborne home. A covered dish meal followed by a devotional by Mrs Fannie Mink, business session led by Mrs Claiborne. Donations to parsonage and electric store funds and a gift to Rev Fred Toney were reported. Members exchanged gifts and planned January meeting with Mrs Thelma Blair.
Three Fayette Countians have made application for citizenship according to the U S Immigration and Naturalization Service Mrs Mary Vargo Scarbro from Czechoslovakia and Mrs Letizio Corporto and Mrs Giorgiani Del Porto both of Smithers from Italy seek naturalization in the latest notice
Mr and Mrs Albert Garrett Winston announce the birth of a six pound seven ounce son at 1150 am Saturday at Oak Hill hospital. This is their second son and fourth child. The baby’s name is Albert Allen. Father works for OK Construction Company Mount Hope.
Funeral services for John Phillips will be held at Cook Memorial Church Pineville at 11 a.m. Tuesday conducted by Rev. Robert Mc Coy burial follows in Sunset Memorial Park Beckley Phillips 74 of Keyrock died Sunday morning from cancer born Soulsville July 31 1885 son of William and Jane Evans Phillips survived by second wife Burgess Griggs Phillips six sons seven daughters two brothers four sisters and many relatives body to be taken to Claude Phillips home at 4 9 p.m. today from Evans Funeral Home Oceana
Fayetteville report lists 69 divorce cases docketed for January term hearings starting Jan 5. The list includes multiple paired parties across dates Jan 5 to Feb 9, with names such as Evangeline Tucci and Oscar Tucci, Ruth Copley and Allie Copley, and Margaret Bowman and Robert Bowman among others.
Fayetteville awards from the National Safety Council honor 47 county school bus drivers for years of safe driving. Among them are 12 year honorees H. F. Frazier named drivers Argabright and Ashley and others, plus 10 year and fewer year recipients listed with names.
Funeral services for Kenny Blankenship will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Simon residence. Burial will follow in Long Branch Cemetery near Simon. Blankenship, 94, died at 11 p.m. Saturday in Stevens Clinic Hospital Welch. He was born in Logan County and survived by his wife Lyntha Goodman Blankenship, four sons Ward Hanover Local Ott all of Man and Henry Raven Va. a daughter Martha Kennedy of Simon. and a brother Eki Blankenship of Clear Fork. The body was taken home today from Evans Funeral Home in Oceana.
Masseyville report notes Cal Milam is a patient at Raleigh General Hospital undergoing treatment and observation.
Santa agrees to help Oonik appeal to the Ice King to end the continuous winter. Tweedleknees fears danger and balks at plans while Santa and Oonik seek a way, leading to a sledmaker attempt and a perilous journey. They descend stairs and meet fairies in a snowy workshop full of unfamiliar toys as the quest begins.
Montgomery city council has authorized a planning and zoning commission after a chamber of commerce fact-finding effort. Dr. R DeWitt Park presented findings and city attorney Arnold Vickers was asked to draft ordinances. A workable plan is expected to take about two years to develop.
Montcoal Parent Teacher Association will meet at 7 30 p m today. Donald Craft and the Marsh Fork Band will present the program.
Norman Cook, of Ansted, was fined $25 and costs and ordered to serve 30 days in jail after pleading destruction of property. Deputy W K Kouitz said he borrowed a bulldozer owned by Orville Reed of Hico to dig a children’s swimming pool, causing about $300 damage. Cook had a hearing before Magistrate W B Mullins in Ansted.
College Day at Conley High School featured eight state college and university representatives serving as advisers. Dean David Kirby Concord College and other officials from West Virginia University West Virginia Wesleyan Alderson Broaddus Salem College Bluefield State College Marshall College and Bluefield State participated. The program began with a 9 a.m. assembly led by Larry Crawford and included guidance on financial aid and college benefits.
The Edna Stevens Circle held a surprise stork shower for Mrs. Walter Green at her Pineville home hosted by Mrs. Robert Browning. The program Christmas 1959 featured a Luke reading by Mrs. E. M. Curry and plans to aid four needy families. A Christmas church program is set for December 20 at Cook Memorial Baptist Church at 7 30 p.m. and a Christmas dinner was planned with several hosts listed.
Mount Hope Presbyterian Church hosted a 6 p.m. covered-dish dinner by Circles No 1 and 4. Speakers included Mrs C R Harnsbarger and Rev W W Hatcher. Miss Marie Carper read a Christmas story and led Scripture. Circle No 1 attendees included T W Howard and L D Clark among others. Circle No 4 noted perfect attendance by Mrs John Barnum and two others with additional members listed.
Mr and Mrs Clinton Dickens and family have bought a home in Clay Bottom and moved in Thursday. Norman Underwood son of Mr and Mrs Earl Underwood Clay Bottom, has been ill four weeks but is improved and expected to return to school soon.
A leaders training meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Fayette County Extension Office in Fayetteville. Mrs. Joseph A. Cro s ier will be the speaker.
Victor Bradley is listed as a patient at Raleigh General Hospital following surgery. Hospital officials report a stable condition and ongoing recovery.
Oceana High School launches Operation Clean-Up driven by student council with assistance from Kenneth Maze's psychology classes. The campaign aims to improve cleanliness and appearance, reinforce locker inspections, grade lockers, and eject poor housekeepers.
Funeral services for Miss Margie Stover, 48, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Workman’s Creek Methodist Church, with Rev. Glenn Pugh. Burial in the family cemetery at Clear Creek. Miss Stover died Sunday morning in a Beckley hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage after a week of illness. Born May 17, 1911 in Clear Creek, daughter of the late Burl and (name unreadable) Stover. Survived by three brothers Hubert Nile and Edward, all of Clear Creek, and eight sisters living in Clear Creek Dorothy and others. Mrs. Maudie Angus of Cowan. The Tyree Funeral Home in Mount Hope announced the service schedule with the family home open at 4 p.m. today and church visitation one hour prior to the service. Nephews will pallbear.
Mullens Wyoming General Hospital treated eight people over the weekend: Avery Woods 74 Mullens wrist. Willie Akers 29 Allen Junction facial cuts elbow from car wreck. Donnie Christian 17 Mullens fractured collar bone at Coalfield Conference. Deanna Lockard 14 Mullens cut left foot on a coffee can. Lemuel Miller 42 Itmann bruises from metal pinch. Robert Jack Canada 11 Matoaka cut face barbed wire. John Hammond 39 Itmann fell in bathtub injuring chest. Jerry Neal 19 Mullens cut eyebrow after a fight.
Oceana Rebekah Lodge No 61 holds its annual Christmas party in the lodge hall on Tuesday. The program features the Nativity Bible story readings and carols, with Mrs Christie Gillespie honored for a Christmas birthday. A covered dish dinner follows and new officers are elected. previous meeting organized charity by donating food to two families and sending a cash gift to the Odd Fellows Home at Elkins.
James Spencer 28 of Maben was injured when his car left Glen White Sophia Road and plunged about 150 feet down a mountainside overturning three times. Two unidentified witnesses removed him and a Mullens doctor treated multiple head and facial cuts.
Mr. and Mrs. James Arthur and children Jimmy Cathy and Mary Ann of Bradley hosted relatives from Bradley Shady Spring and Prosperity for Arthur s 60th birthday anniversary last weekend. S Sgt and Mrs Woodrow Farthing of Eagle Pass Texas on 25 day leave visited Mount Hope family including Mrs A M Murdock and planned visits with brothers Marcus Murdock Joe Steplowski Deck Vance Roy Brewer and others in Bradley and Mount Hope.
Mullets High School Latin Club met at the school with Wayne Bond chairing. Readings by Loleta Small Ann Gail Sclater and Ellen Pryor covered Customs and Feast ing Kalends Fires and Christmas Tree and the Christmas Gifts. David Mencer chaplain led opening devotional. 22 members attended with sponsor Mrs. D Grove Moler.
Fayetteville community club will elect officers on January 19. Nominating committee members are J. W. Ayers chairman Millard E. Lively Walter Caldwell Mrs Juanita Smith and Gary Durret. Current officers are Clifton Burdette president Mrs Ralph Fazio vice president Mrs J C Clay secretary and Mrs Co L Garvin Jr treasurer.
By deed dated January 16 1956 J L Sweeney and Jennie L Sweeney granted property to trustee Anthony J Sparacino to secure a note. After default the trustee will sell at public auction December 29 1959 at 10 AM at the Raleigh County Courthouse Beckley WV Lot 38 Bailey Addition No 3 Beckley Mount Hope Road cash price required.
Dr Paul R Copeland 65 of 516 Maxwell Hill Road Beckley died at 8 35 am Saturday December 12 in a local hospital The body will stay at Keyser Bryant Funeral Home until the funeral Monday December 14 at 10 am at St Stephen Episcopal Church The Rt Rev Wilburn C Campbell will officiate Graveside rites will be held Monday at 2 pm at Woodmere Cemetery Huntington Active pallbearers E E Bibb Sr John J Cox Elmer L Davis R D Watts A R Braun and Dr R S Halpin Honorary pallbearers include Beckley Rotary Club and B P O Elks Lodge No 1452 Beckley In lieu of flowers contributions may go to the Raleigh County Cancer Society Arrangements By Keyser Bryant Funeral Home
About five miles south of Cimarron New Mexico a vast 127000 acre national camping center serves Explorer Scouts with florists among features and facilities noted in early reports.
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