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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1956

Page

3

McDaniel Promoted by Virginian Railway Co

R R McDaniel is promoted to general foreman at Mullens effective January 1. He served in World War II and holds a BS in electrical engineering from Virginia Tech. He began as a junior engineer and rose to foreman and assistant general foreman before the Mullens assignment. L C Kirkhoff to retire. W W Osborne to succeed as superintendent of motive power.

Mullens R.R. McDaniel Joiay Virginian Railway Virginian McDaniel Toria Virginia Poly Stechale Institute Blacksburg L. ¢. Kirkhoff Princeton W. W. Osborne Kirkhoff Santa Fe Kansas City Southern

Mrs Helen Brown Dies In Detroit

Mount Hope obituary for 31 year old Helen Brown of Detroit formerly of Mount Hope who died December 93 in a Detroit hospital. Born Kingston September 1 1925 she was daughter of Stewart and (name unreadable) Painter. Survived by husband Herbert Brown four brothers four sisters one son William S. Brown funeral 2 p.m. Thursday Rev Wade Webb in Tyree Funeral Home Chapel Mount Hope burial Pax Community Cemetery Pax.

Mount Hope Helen Brown Detroit Mich Brown Kingston Stewart Painter Herbert Brown Princeton Carlos Painter Route Robert Painter James U.S. Army Ft. Crowder

All Quiet Signal From State Police on Yuletide Holidays

Oak Hill State Police issued an all-quiet signal reporting no serious automobile accidents in the area during the holidays and an unusual note that no one is in jail.

OAK Wha Oak Hil

Memorial Park Board Sets Meet Friday Night

Memorial Park Board president Hal fie Priestley announced a 7 30 p m meeting at Whitesville Fire House. Danny Branham and Clifford Hudson will report on fence construction costs while Ralph Hottle will list names for the Memorial Monument. Members represent the Lions Club American Legion and Fire Department seeking a permanent park fence and improvements.

Whitesville RNS Halfie Priestley Memorial Park Board Danny Branham Clifford Hudson Ralph Hottle Coal River Clear Creek Hattie Organiza Lions Club The American Legion Fire Department Ball Park Priestley Harry Cooke Bobby Plantz James Pandelois Branham Clifford Kudson

Theta Rho Girls Set Meet Friday

Whitesville Theta Rho Girls call a special meeting at 3 pm December 28 at the Lodge Hall. Officers for the ensuing term will be elected and final plans for the New Year’s Eve Party will be made. The group will participate in Blue Crutch Day on January 5, a one day polio drive sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.

Whitesville RNS Whitesville Theta Rho Lodge Fina Polio Fund Odd Fellows and Rebekahs

Mullens Rotary to Honor WVU Student Speaker

Mullens Rotary Club will host its sixth annual dinner at the Wyoming Hotel dining room at 12 15 p m Thursday honoring graduates now in college. Guest speaker Miss Christina Svensson a Sweden native and WVU languages major was homecoming queen in 1953 at WVU. Rotary President Claude Cook invited all local college students home for the holidays.

Mullens RNS Christina Svensson Sweden Mullens Rotary Club Mullens High School Wyoming Hotel Svensson West Virginia University Rotary Club Claude Cook

Pineville Personal News Highlights for Christmas Visit

Pineville residents share holiday travels and family updates. Mr and Mrs N R Singer of Waverly Ohio visit Mrs A B Shannon for Christmas. Sherry Bazzie Sue Blankenship, Marshall College students, return home for vacations. Mrs Lillian Bailey travels to Covington Virginia to visit relatives. Antha Harvey returns to Pineville after her mother's illness and death. Mrs Robert M Worrell visits Roanoke Virginia to see relatives Andy and Mitchell Drew Clingempeel.

Pineville N. R. Singer Waverly Ohio A. B. Shannon Sherry Bazzie Sue Blankenship Marshall College Huntington Lillian Bailey Kopperston Covington Carl A. Clingempeel Andy and Mitchell Drew

Open House By Madison Fire Dept

The Madison Volunteer Fire Department will hold an open house on New Year’s Day. Fire Chief Denver Roush announced the event to allow the public to view fire equipment and learn about the department’s work. Refreshments will be served.

Madison RNS Madison Volunteer Fire Department Denver Roush

Colonaitd Laxative Claim in 98 Cent Go Tablet Package

An advertisement explains a thrifty colon causing constipation and promotes COLONAID tablets as a gentle, safe remedy. It claims re-moistening dry contents and adding bulk to stimulate normal urge to purge, asserting superiority over old laxatives and listing a 98 cent price for the Go tablet package.

Colonaid

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