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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1956

Page

3

Hudson Farley marriage ceremony performed in Whitesville

Lyda Loretta Farley and Conrad E. Hudson of Northup Ohio were married on December 9 at 2 p.m. by Rev. Webster of Rodney Methodist Church. Bride’s father Granville Farley announced the union. Richard Barnett of Marion served as best man. Virginia Taylor was matron of honor. Both families reside in Gallipolis Ohio. bride employed by her father, groom with Eliot Brothers in Gallipolis. Yale Dinner Set Mullens Laurel Garden Club Christmas dinner and gift exchange to follow at 6:30 p.m. in Wyoming Hotel dining room.

Whitesville Rns Lyda Loretta . Farley Conrad E. Hudson Northup Ohio Granville Farley Dorothy Galipolis Webster Rodney Methodist Church Richard Barnett Marion Virginia Taylor Hoor Hudson YALE Mullens Laurel Garden Club Wyoming

New Colonaid Laxative Claims Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Colonaid as a new laxative that re moisten dry colon contents and add bulk to stimulate a normal urge to purge. It promises overnight relief from constipation, notes safety for pregnant women, and markets an economical 60 tablet pack at 98 cents with no gagging or bloating.

Colonaid

Lighting Contest Set in Oak Hill by Garden Clubs

Oak Hill residents are urged to enter a Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the Spade and Trowel Oak Hill and Redoud Garden Clubs. Outdoor and indoor entries compete for cash prizes of 10, 3, and 2.50 dollars with rules limiting entries to the city and suburbs and deadline by December 40.

Oak Hill RNS Spade and Trowel Redoud Garden Clubs Dee J. W. Jones

Odd Fellows Lodge 206 Buys Oak Hill Building

Oak Hill residents report Lodge No. 206 will become official owners of an East Main Street building at 1 p.m. today after purchasing it from Mrs. Lacy Neely for $11,500. The lodge plans a remodel converting the second floor to lodge hall while the ground floor houses an upholstery firm. A recent oyster dinner celebration marked the purchase as one of the lodge’s most successful events.

Oak Hill BNL Order of Odd Fellows B. P. Owens Main St The Odd Lacy Neely Wellows Laurel Rebekah Owens Owens

Harvey Infant Dies in Oak Hills Hospital

Harvey infant son of Mrs. Gq Steele Callison served as master of ceremonies with Mrs. Carl J. Harvey of Oak Hills. Graveside rites were to be held at 2 p.m. today in Highlawn Memorial Park by Rev. Randolph F. Johnson. Arrangements were under Tyree Funeral Home.

OAK Hell Tense Carl Greeust Peel Har Harvey Steele Callison Carl J. Harvey Oak Hill Shirley Donnelly Oak Hills Prani¢at 2 Pan Thhe Highlawn Memorial Park Randolph F. Johnson Oak Hil Baptist m Tyree Funeral Home

Rev Carl Wolf Speaks At Lions Club Meeting

Whitesville WV Rev Carl Wolf director of the West Virginia Mountain Project of Presbyterian Churches spoke to the Lions Club at a 7 pm dinner meeting in the Whitesville Hotel attended by twenty members. Dewey Harless reported on eye glasses distributed and three cases were brought up for consideration. Ted Bsharah, president, was named chairman of a committee to plan a gadamids Party to be held Tuesday.

Whitesville RNS Carl Wolf West Virginia Mountain

Missionary Society Elects New Officers

Whitesville news reports the December meeting of the Ladies Missionary Circle at the Presbyterian Church. New officers elected include E. L. Clark as president and L. C. Weamer as vice president. Other posts filled: program chairman Clark secretary Paul Langi treasurer Ars. Eugene Lewis world service chairman Schley Elkins fellowship chairman Galen Work spiritual life chairman.Outgoing president Wilson Hall presided. Devotional led by Mrs. Charles Maye and lesson on In the Home Practice Christian Discipling by Mrs. Carl Wolfe. Thirteen members attended with one guest, Mrs. Deal Black.

Whitesville RNS Ladies Missionary Circle The Presbyterian Church E. L. Clark L. C. Weamer Clark Paul Langi Frank Smith Ars. Eugene Lewis World Service Schley Elkins Galen Work Wilson Hall Charles Maye Carl Wolfe Deal Black

Suburban ordinance prohibits underage street presence

In Rutledge Pennsylvania a suburb near here a curfew requires all children under 18 to be off the streets by sunset. Parents of a second offender may be fined up to 100 dollars. Separately Huntington West Virginia ships about 47.5 million tons of coal annually, leading the Ohio River ports.

Philadelphia Rutledge Huntington W. Va Ohio River

James Hendrix Dies After Wreck at Ansted

James Jackson Hendrix, 23, of Ansted, died from head injuries after a fog shrouded bridge collision near the Quincy post office. A West Virginia Tech senior, he was taken to Charleston Memorial Hospital, where he passed away. Hendrix’s family was away in Florida at the time. his survivors include two brothers and one sister. The body rests at Cook's Mortuary, Cedar Grove.

Ansted James Jackson Hendrix Quincy West Virginia Institute of Technology Montgomery Charleston Memorial Hospital Chelyan Hendrix Thomas Hendrix Kenneth Florida Danny Thomas Cleveland Ohio Basil Zickafoose Silver Springs Cook's Mortnary Cedar Grove

Two Are Injured In Auto Wreck In Fog

In Mullens two residents were hurt when a car left State Route 16 near Amiga and crashed into a tree after fog blanketed the area. Peggy Brooks 23 suffered multiple facial and limb injuries requiring about 60 stitches. Bobby Jack Cook 22 had bruises and a possible shoulder fracture. They were taken to Wyoming General Hospital by ambulance after the 2 45 a.m. crash returning from a sorority dance at Beckley.

Mullens ANS Peggy Brooks Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Bobby Jack Cook Amiga Wyoming General Hospital Ambullance Miss Brooks Young Cook Beckley R. Lee Brooks Wendell W. Cook Mullens Hill

Mullens Lighting Contest Awards by Laurel Garden Club

The Laurel Garden Club and Mullens Chamber of Commerce announce the Mullens Lighting Contest awards for Christmas decorating. City divided into seven zones with first, second and third place ribbons in four categories including door, window, overall, and outdoor tree decorations. Judges assign two local judges per zone. blue ribbons at judges’ discretion. Displays to be lit from dark to 11 p.m. Dec 23–28.

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Building Improvements Set By Telephone Co in Oak Hill

Ground breaking marks construction of a one and a half story brick front building for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co in Oak Hill. The plant will include automatic dial central office equipment serving Oak Hill Mount Hope Pax and Thurmond with about 3100 subscriber lines and 13 switchboard positions. Completion tentatively set for 1938 with expanded facilities at Beckley as central switching, plus 600 poles and over 50 miles of cable. Golden shovel ceremony led by Mayor H C Brown with McClure and local officials present.

Oak Hill RNS Chestnut Church St Mayfair Ripley Ray Commer Chestnut Ave Lcial Manager Sald Conversion Oak Hills Beckley Mount Hope Pax Thurmond McClure Merchants and Miners National Bank Summerlee Ave Hamilton Arcade Main St H. C. Brown Leo Kullman Jr

Mrs Darrell Wilcox Receives Shower in Mullens

Mrs Darrell Wilcox was honored with a stor shower Friday night at her home on Franfa Ave Mullens Hill. Hostesses included Mrs Don Neely Mrs Ivan Halsey and Mrs J R Wilcox of Mullens plus several Wilcox relatives and Miss Betty Thomas of Allen Junction. Guests enjoyed games prizes and refreshments as gifts were displayed.

Mullens Darell Wilcox Franfa Ave Mullens Hill Don

Bake sale set at Jones Ave Church of God

The Missionary Society of the Jones Avenue Church of God will hold a bake sale Saturday in the Garvin Insurance Building on Main Street.

Oak Kill RNS The Missionary Society of the Jones Ave Church of God Garvin Insurance Bldg Main St

Martin Funeral Services Set for Otsego Resident

Otsego native Harry P. Martin 81 dies after five months illness. Funeral at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Otsego Community Church with Rev. John Rollins and Rev. J M Bratton Jr. Burial Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. A retired Virginian Railway engineer he helped inaugurate the Page Mullens line in 1902. Survived by daughters Mrs F Woot Ansted, Mrs Hal Johnson Spratt, Mrs Helen Arthur Spratt, step-daughter Mrs Pearl Martin Otsego, two sons Kenneth Martin Amoco and Solie B Martin Toledo, Ohio, sister Mrs T C Kelly Roanoke, half-sisters Mrs Frank McCray Fairmont and Mrs Ruth Brutrum St Louis, half-brother William Martin Worthington, 15 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren. Body from Keyser Funeral Home to Mrs Pearl Martin Otsega residence by 4:30 p.m. Pallbearers Mullens Masonic Lodge. graveside service by lodge. Also notes a skating party fundraiser in Whitesville.

Otsego Harry P. Martin John Rollins J. M. Bratton Jr Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Martin Ansted Virginian Railway Page Mullens Presbyterian Church Roanoke Mullens Masonic Lodge The Shriners Susie Miller Martin F. Woot, Ansted Hal Johnson Helen Arthur Spratt Pearl Martin ISCEO twWo Kenneth Marin Amoco Solie B. Toledo Ohio T. C. Kelly Frank McCray Fairmont Ruth Brutrum St. Louis William Martin Worthington Keyser Otsega

Drivers Charged After Three Car Collision

In Mullens on Guyandate Avenue at 7 15 am two drivers were charged after a three car crash. No serious injuries reported. Henson charged with reckless driving Powell with obstructing traffic. Vehicles described as heavily damaged.

Powell Virginian Railway Henson George Stevenson South Mullens

Corn Sticks Friday Special Attracts Fish Lovers

Friday feature offers hot corn sticks paired with fish prepared broiled or fried in butter or margarine. Available skillet preparations highlight a simple, savory combination for diners seeking quick, hearty options.

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