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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1952

Page

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Hearing Slated Today For Wife On Murder Count

Mrs. Lillian Lickliter, 47, was to have a preliminary hearing before Magistrate Robert Godsey on a murder charge in the death of her husband Frank Lickliter. He was shot five times Monday night at their East Oak Hill home after alleged beating. Funeral set for 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church Beckley with burial in Odd Cemetery.

Fayetteville Lillian Lickliter Robert Godsey Oak Hill Frank Lickliter East Oak Hill First Baptist Church Beckley Odd

Moose Lodge Hosts First Christmas Party at Beckley Hospital

Mullens Loyal Order of Moose held a Christmas party Friday night at Beckley Veterans Hospital. 70 patients received individual gifts and fruit baskets along with refreshments. Gifts were donated by the Moose, Women of the Moose, and Mullens merchants. Cakes came from Mrs. Edith Cook and Mrs. C. E. Lewis.

Mullens Beckley Veterans Hospital Loyal Order of Moose Women of the Moose Edith Cook C. E. Lewis

Infant Hurt In Otsego After Can Drop

One year old Artie Christian daughter of Mr and Mrs James Christian of Otsego was admitted to Wyoming General Hospital with a deep cheek cut after dropping an empty coffee can at home.

Can Mullens Artie Christian James Christian Otsego Wyoming General Hospital

Rites set for Korean War casualty Sgt Joseph Richards

Funeral services for Sgt Joseph Carson Richards 21 of Fayetteville will be held Thursday at Kaymoor Community Church at 2 p.m. Burial follows in Huse Memorial Park. Richards died April 24 1953 in Korea after carrying a machine gun to aid comrades. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, two half sisters, and his body will be moved from Dodd Payne Funeral Home to the residence and church prior to the service.

Fayetteville Kaymoor Garten Joscn Carfoes Richards Korea B. B. Brietenhirt Huse Memorial Park Fayetteville St James F. Sims Virginia Linda Sims Route 1 Dodd-Payne Funeral Home

Junior Women Plan to Sell Booklet as Year's Project

Mt Hope Junior Womans Club selects sale of Your Household Guide as this year's main project. At Mt Hope Lions Clubhouse meeting a Christmas party for Pinecrest Sanitarium patients was planned and a birthday party for a patient was noted. Members reported teen-axe dances begin January with monthly events through May as Corral completion hoped. The Nov 15 dance proceeds,_Wounded Veterans stamps, and Christmas baskets were noted for delivery.

MT. Hope Ned Pinecrest L. H. Maynor Jr William Callaway Federated League Lawrence Vickers

Mrs Copeland Taken by Death in Oak Hill

Mrs. Jane Ann Copeland 74 of Oak Hill died at Oak Hill Hospital at 5 p m Tuesday after a yearlong illness. Born September 13 1878 she is survived by two brothers Ed Adamson Charleston and Robert Adamson Ward two sons Edgar Arborn Detroit and James Robert Oak Hill two daughters Naida Pearl Hail Sanger and Ida Wynne Raleigh N C eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild. The body lies at Tyree Funeral Home pending arrangements.

Oak Hill Jane Ann Copeland Oak Hill Hospital Ed Adamson Charleston Robert Adamson Ward Edgar Arborn Detroit James Robert Naida Pearl Hail Sanger Ida Wynne Raleigh N. C Tyree

Fayette County Sheriff Office to Reopen After Jan 1

Fayetteville reports the Fay et te County Sheriff's office is closed to the public until the new year. No receipts or disbursements will occur until after Jan 1 while outgoing sheriff C. W. Reinhart closes out accounts and hands audit to incoming sheriff H. R. Beckelheimer. The office closed at end of last business day.

Fayetteville Fayette County C. W. Reinhart H. R. Beckelheimer

Former Montgomery Mayor Dies After Illness at 72

Floyd K. Lowen, 72, former mayor of Montgomery West Virginia, died at his home Tuesday after a long illness. Appointed by the City Council in 1941 to serve out an unexpired term, he previously served as vice president of Fayette Wholesale Grocery Co.

Montgomery W. Va Floyd K. Lowen Lowen Fayette Wholesale Grocery Co

Knights of Pythias Plan Banquet at Oak Hill

The Knights of Pythias met Tuesday evening to discuss plans for their annual banquet at Oak Hill.

K of P Oak Hill Knights of Pythias

Scarbro Catholic Church elects new officers

Mrs. Harold Warden was elected president of the Society of Blessed Sacrament at Scarbro Catholic Church in Oak Hill. Other officers named include Mrs. John Duda as vice president, Mrs. Charles Janisky as treasurer, and Miss Jerry Mylenek as secretary. A candlelight Christmas party followed with a basket donation planned for a needy family. The event drew 35 members and one guest, Mrs. Hazel Goode of Page.

Oak Hill Harold Warden Society of Blessed Sacrament Secarbro Hazel Goode Page

Yule Party Planned by Oak Hill WCTU

The Women's Christian Temperance Union meets Thursday at 2 p.m. at Cavalry Baptist Church East Oak Hill for a Christmas program and tea. Members and friends are invited to attend.

WSCS Oak Hill Women’s Christian Temperance Union Cavalry Baptist Church East Oak Hill

Three Drivers Fined, Sentenced

OAK HILL A Fayetteville driver is scheduled to spend 25 days in jail following arraignment before Magistrate Virgil Lyons on two charges for a regional polio conference. Ray Kelly was charged with driving while drunk and driving with no operator's license. he received 15 days for the first count and 16 days for the second after failing to pay fines and costs. Charles Hisson of Montgomery was charged with reckless driving. fined 25 dollars and costs. Eugene Parker of Garten was arraigned on driving while intoxicated, fined 50 dollars and costs, and sentenced to five days in jail.

Oak Hill Fayetteville Virgil Lyons Jtwo Ray ‘Kelly Lyons Charles Hisson Montgomery Eugene Parker Garten R. C.godsey

Pineville Personal News Reports Weekend Travels

William Keel a University of Pittsburgh student returned home from Caretta after his uncle Grady Keel died. He travelled back with Mr and Mrs C Waugh from Clairton. Ada Hossfield visited relatives in Coburn Virginia. Arthur Brooks from Keyrock stayed with aunt W Conley. Gray Brooks from Christiansburg Virginia visited family in Crowley Worrell Addition.

Pineville William Keel University At Arthur Brooks Keyrock W. Conley Gray Brooks Christiansburg George A. Brooks Crowley-Worrell Addition

Oak Hill Baptists hold Christmas party with missionary gift

The Bertie Blake Mission Group met at Mrs. Virgil Burgess home exchanging gifts and sending money to Miss Lolita Stuckler, a missionary to Arizona Indians. Next meeting set for Jan 8 at Mrs. Burgess home with co host.

Oak Hill Bertie Blake Oak Hill Baptist Church Virgil Burgess Lolita Stuckler Arizona K. W. Burgess Harry Burgess

Women Society of Christian Service Meets for Christmas Sale

Members will gather Wednesday night at Mrs. Ruby Ramsey's home for a business meeting and exchange of Christmas gifts for the Christmas Sale. Mrs. Carl Jarrell oversees the devotional portion of the gathering.

NAOMA Women’s Society of Christian Service Ruby Ramsey Carl Jarrell

Second and Fifth Graders Reign at PTA Festival

Curtis Tackett and Shirley Miller were named king and queen at Glen Rogers Elementary School PTA festival. Attendance yielded a net profit of 327.50 dollars.

Glen Rogers King Parent Teacher Association Curtis Tackett Shirley Miller Waldo Tackett Sam Miller

Layland PTA Plans Square Dance Fundraiser

Layland school gym hosts a Saturday square dance sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Association. QO. D. Cavendish will pick a string band, committees organized for advertising, refreshments, and decorations, with Jim Twohig and Lawrence Kessler at the ticket booth.

Layland Parent- Teacher Association QO. D. Cavendish Phil Mazella Clarence Berry Harold Boley Russell Peters Bud Crowder Bernice Rice Rubs Gallarado Roger Stanley Rosa Gonzalez O. D. Keaton Ollie Reynolds Mr. Cavendish T i

Bridge Club Meets at Ferndale Gathering

Afternoon Bridge Club met Wednesday at Mrs. Joe Gargas home in Ferndale. High prize went to Mrs. Louis Salamy, second to Mrs. Wilson Hall, and low to Mrs. Bob White. Players included Mrs. L C Weamer, Mrs. Fritz Salamy, Mrs. Ben Pettry, Mrs. Bob White, Mrs. Lloyd Grant, Mrs. Wilson Hall, and Mrs. Garges with guests Mrs. W E Stinnette and Mrs. Louis Salamy attending.

Whitesville Joe Gargas Ferndale Louis Salamy Wilson Hall Bob White L. C. Weamer Fritz Salamy Ben Pettry Lloyd Grant Garges W. E. Stinnette

Students to Present Program at PTA Meet

MABEN Elementary School hosts a 7:30 pm PTA meeting with each grade presenting under teachers. The public and all parents are invited to attend.

PTA MABEN Parent-Teacher Association

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Mullens Moose Lodge The Moose Lodge Fred Deal Bernard Shannon Okey Glover Starling Littoral J E. Chapman J. T Shirley Essie Shrewsbury Kyle Cook Moose Deal Shannon Glover Mildred Martin Lillian Frank Hershel Fink Covel S. W. Ellis New Richmond Bernard Thornton Bernard Thornton Jr Mullens Mullens Jack Delp Effie Delp Winston Frances Dixon Ted Warnoicki Dale Buckland Lela Hawley Fred Helm Charles Martin David Beavers Robert Kent Bernard Dixon Roland Kirby Mrs. Copeland Fayette Sheriff's Office Ichmon Cleaners Scarbro Group Circle Names Project T. H. Fitzgerald Woodtawn Ave G. A. Baumgartner Christ F. B. Thomas Frank Titlow Frank Jordan Hattie Bragg WSCC Bridge Club Micky Warden Robert Kesler Methodist Youth Fellowship Yale Scarbro Garden Club Emma Hopier Flossie Hughart O. F. McCoy Glen Jean Day Creek Melvin Rennie Hame Newcastle Pennsylvania Sale Raleigh Glass & Mirror, Inc City Ave G. L. Fette Mgr. Ph Charter Continental Distilling Corporation Phra, PA Bourbon Sanforizeg
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