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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1949

Page

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Dances and Concerts Planned by Oak Hill School Groups

Oak Hill High School students plan Yuletide activities including dances, concerts, and assemblies. The opening event features a glee club and band directed by Mrs Charlotte Cole and Paul G Blackey. The cantata Childe Jesus will be performed, followed by a concert by Mackey's band and a student council led assembly.

Oak Hill Oak Hill High School Wee Jocal School Glee Club Cancer Charlotte Cole Paul G. Blackey Childe Jesus Joseph Clokey Hazel Jean Kirk Mackey Ube Adec Johan Chara Fehuc Vie Gals Athletig Association

Road and Hospital Projects Urged for Publicity

Hy Hegisterial writer notes lack of recent hospital project publicity on Pond Fork Road in Whitesville. Patricia Hiuddad Bridiy night referenced as part of the reporting tone and local emphasis.

Haltereh-Boone Whitesville Pond Fork Road Patricia Hiuddad

Criminal Docket Set By County Prosecutor

Fayetteville hearing lists jury trial requests for numerous defendants across murder, grand larceny, burglary, rape, embezzlement, and other charges. Prosecution by Carl B. Vickers outlines January circuit court sessions with names including Margaret Woodson Edwin Mealey Collins Walker and many others.

Shy Hegeter Fayetteville Carl B. Vickers Circuit Court Margaret Woodson Edwin c. Mealey Collins. Walker Charles Lee Thomas Younger Lacy Elheald Hubert C. Harmon Hoy Matheney H. Dobnss Minor Silas ‘Lucker Fe Asault Wille Hale

Pre Christmas Activities Planned for Episcopalians

In Mullens St Andrew's Episcopal Church outlines weekly Advent events led by Minister Edward T Haslam. The Women's Auxiliary hosts a Christmas program, the Daughters of the King hold a party, and the Sunday School presents a cantata with Young People. A midnight service on Saturday features carols and Haslam delivering the Christmas message. Visitors invited.

Register Stati Mullens St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Mev Edward T Haslam Woman's D. Grove Moler Frantz. Avenue Daughters of the King South Mullens Eva Wheeler Haslam

Hendricks To Head Class At First Baptist Church

Mrs Earl Ston dricks Hendricks elected president of the Woman s Bible Class of the First Baptist Church for 950. Brides Mrs Murion Benton, Nay Hendricks Treas were chosen. Christmas program featured carols and a trio with Betty Jo Mary Lou and Gloria Sue Hendricks. Devotional by Ef ie Hendricks. Members exchanged gifts and refreshments were served. Social hour and games supervised by Mrs C R Flumphreys. Attendees listed including Mrs Ethel Stamper Simms and others.

Whitesville Earl Ston Dricks iFirst Baptist Church Murion Benton Nay Hendricks Ray Hendricks Betty Jo Mary Low Gloria Sue Ralph Melatosth On Kelley Mamie G F. G. Burnette Hendricks Brooks Bi + Sida Cook William Z. Wo Chester Stover Toh Ethel Stamper Simms Effie Het - Marion Renton Asdy RW Piltsanbergar Frank Clendenen C. J. Humphrey

J C Smith 71 Taken by Death

J C Smith 71 died at Hilltop after a year long illness. Services at Mossy Church of God at 2 p m with burial in Rhinehart Cemetery, Searbio. Survived by wife Rita Bae side Smith, three sisters, several sons and a daughter. Body to be moved to Tyree Funeral Home for viewing prior to Wednesday services.

Ly Register Weiler Oak Joseph Otis Smith Hilljop Mossy Gad Weed Pan Hhinehart Searblu Ibra Seth Rita Baeside Smeith Hilltop Hose Burnsite Ith Dolly Stover Searbio Carne Smith Scinhro Jesse Sauth Beards Fork Reed Smith Carhivle Sheravin Iiltop Tyree Temarcow Jehureb Ane Sulvices

Brammer Funeral Services Held for James W Brammer

The Rev Vernon Mul was conductor of a Christian rites for James W Brammer 84 at the Church of Christ in Seth. Burial followed at Bloomingrose Cemetery. Surviving are wife Martha Brammer of Seth six daughters Ida Harper Lula Hudson Marcel Muncy Mary Alder man Brian Whittington and Doobie Caldwell and five sons Charley Everett Curtis Earnest and Emery Brammer.

Kearster Weiter Vernon Mul Church of Christ James W. Brivemer Seth Burkal Bloomigtose Matherose Brammer Martha Bracimer Slaughters Ida Harper Bandstown Lula Hudson Salies Macel Muncy Bloomningrase Mary Alderman Fox Brian Whittington Nitro Teobie Caldwell Washington, D.C Charley Everett Bruner Curtis Brauner Pant Earnest Brammer New York City Emery Brammer Preyer

Tate Infant Dies At Birth Sunday

Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs B J Tate of Black Eagle died at birth yesterday in a Beckley hospital. Graveside services were to be held at Cunolly Cemetery in Glen White. She is survived by her parents and two sisters Lynna Jemi and Viole Tate.

Hy Register Black Eagle Aecom Today B. J. ‘Tate BlackEagle Fant Beckley Cunolly Glen White Lynna Jemi Viole Tate

Pantomimes to Highlight Oak Hill Woman's Club Tonight

Oak Hill events list a 7 30 p m pantomimes program at Use Hotel Oak Hill Woman's Club with music by Mrs W L Cole and Mrs J We Calli. Other happenings include junior chamber 5 30 p m City Diner, Civic League Christmas party, Rotary Club address, VFW Auxiliary party, Lions stag event, Laurel Lodge and Pythian Hall meetings with officer nominations and birthday observances for Mrs Nora Starks Mrs Jane Randall and Mrs Estelle Hall.

Willer Oak Hhll Qak Thn Oak Hill Trotel Fhi Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary East End Lions Clubs Il -Jahim Pice Laurel Kebekaly Lodge Pythian Hall Nora Starks Jane Randall Estelle Hall

Jaycees Begin Ticket Sales for Yule Dance

Whitesville area Jaycees announce Christmas season dance tickets are limited and can be bought from committee members or at the door. Von Osborne's Orchestra from Charleston will provide music as the cabaret style dance runs 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. with Wey Morgan Wills Bartlett and Mitsos as key organizers.

Jaycees von Osborne Charlestas Wey Morgan Jaycee Secreta Wills Bartlett Matsos

Whitesville High to Host Christmas Party and Dance

Whitesville High School students will attend a Christmas party and dance in the high school auditorium tonight from 7 to 9. The event, organized by the eighth grade group, features a red and green decorated hall and a large Christmastree. Chaperones will be faculty members. guests limited to seventh through ninth graders and invited by the sponsoring group.

Whitesville Whitesville Ihunioe High School Jantor High Christies

Mullens Band Hosts Annual Yule Party at High School

Mullens High School Band held its annual Christmas party in the school auditorium Friday night with about 200 attendees including escorts and parents. Decorations featured a tree, gifts were exchanged earlier, Santa distributed presents at 9 p.m., and director Louis Kamin received a sport jacket. The event ran from 7:30 to 10:45 p.m. with dancing and singing services and refreshments.

Mullens Band Mullens Santa Louis Kamin Tayels Purch Carole Foglesong Amlyin Cline Donna Sue Graham Mona Ann Dooley Burnita Adams Robert ‘Taylor

Huff Consolidated School enrolls 329 students at Hanover

The Huff Consolidated School at Hanover reports enrollment of 329 pupils for the term. Officials note steady attendance, with students spanning grades from primary to secondary, marking a sizable cohort for the district.

Huff Consolidated School Enrolls 929 Residents Open House Held

Approximately 929 students are enrolled at Huff Consolidated School near Hanover after its first week of classes. Principal Kennie Hatfield hosted an open house Friday where patrons toured the craft room and met nine teachers, many transferred from other schools.

Maddala Sherman Ugh School de Chamber Ty Osnrdh Abe Charles DuLowe Pond Ford Road Pond Ford Road. Committeenser Elo Gunliniey Helliuens Charocter Boone Street Mullins Saites Rosenbach Hng Edward Shibley Rufus Kannon L. & Salamy Ralph Hottle Paul ‘Thomas Polec W. Hendricks No L. Kemp Tansy Rosunbilin Register Pineville Huff Consolidated School Hanover Kennie E. Hatfield Consolidated Buffalo the Fork Rose Branch Cub Amos Steele Hutt School Buffalo School Tony Steele Everett Cline Luther Greene Chester Lester Beatrice * Cent Hazel Shields Zora Morgan Geneva Greene

Tuesday School Play Features Large Cast

Mullens reports a 174 member elementary cast with a 60 voice chorus presenting Santa's Air Line at Ben Duawn Elementary Tuesday night. Directors include Mrs. Lucille Hays and others. The 80 minute show begins 7 30 p m with no admission charged.

Register Mullens Ben Duwnan Lucille Hays H. C. Breeden Jarrett Z. Chanler Santa Ray Winfrey David Robertson Groucis Lula Mays Peggy Murphree Johnny Robinson John McClure Billy Tilley Eddie West Jimmy Shiffette John Musser Jimmy McCoy John Rinehart Eric Pack Bobby Mullens

Mrs Waller Dies Of Kidney Ailment

Mrs Catherine Waller 47 Harmco Negro died at home at 3 15 am Sunday from a kidney condition after two months illness. Rites at Harmco Community Church 2 30 pm Thursday with Rev N C Lewis and Rev Henry DuBois officiating. Burial place to be announced. Born Lucille Alabama March 4 1912 she is survived by husband James three sons James Dr Thor as and Samuel two daughters Alina Jean and Virginia mother Willie Daniels Harmee a brother Griffin Daniels Lakta a sister Evelyn Vinson and sisters Willie May Jackson Mary Daniels Maltens. Body at Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home.

Ay Register Mullens Catherine Waller Harmco Negro Harmco Community Church N. C. Lewis Mead Henry DuBois Beckley Lucille Ala James Thoras Samuel Alina Jean Virginia Willie Daniels Harmee Griffin Daniels Lakta Hirea Evelyn Vinson Willie May Jackson Logan County Mary Daniels Mal Robertson and Foglesong Horne

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