Auto Collision Claims One Life Near Alderson
A head on crash west of Alderson killed Richard Caperton Saton, 22, and injured Emory Saton and George H. Foster Jr. Police say both drivers had electrical problems and no lights. Saton died at the scene while Emory Saton and Foster were hospitalized.
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Alderson
Richard Caperton Satan
E. L. Satan
Big Branch
Emory Staton
George H. Foster
Saton
Ford
Emory Salon
Richard
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Satan
Foster
Kyle Karnes
Richard Boyd
Hinton
Emory Saton
Four Christmas Weddings Told
Four Yuletide marriages were reported. Alf Alderson and Dee, both of Alderson, wed by Rev Randolph F Johnson at Old Gre ndier Baptist. Lewis Alten Mankins and Betty Fogus, both of Lewisburg, married by Rev J P Proffit. Thomas Edmond Reed of White Sulphur Springs wed Myrtle Belle Kessin ger of Caldwell by Rev Byron L Milton. Edward Clay Showalter and Rosa Bennett, both of East Hamelle, united in marriage by Rev Lloyd Courtney at Old Stone Presbyterian.
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Lewisburg
Maxwestvon
Lewis Alten Mankins
Betty Fogus
J. P. Proffitt
Thomas Edmond Reed
White Sulphur Springs
Myrtle Belle Kessinger
Caldwell
Byron L. Milton
Lioyd Courtney
Old Stone Presbyterian Church
Nicariate
Edward Clay Showalter
Mrs
Rosa Bennett
East Hainelle
Funeral for Mrs Dora Parks Hash Held at Lookout
Funeral services for Dora Parks Hash age 66 were held at 2 p m today at Lockout Baptist Church with Rev. Tacry J Simms officiating. Burial followed in Jeanette Cemetery at Lookout. Survived by husband Joseph Hash three daughters Pauline Levy Myrtle Dempsey Jenny Hurd four brothers S A Parks Robert Parks W C Parks D W Parks and sister Della Moss all of nearby towns.
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East Rasnelle
Dora Parks Hash
Lockout Baptist Church
Tacry J. Simms
Jeanette Cemetery
Looker
Joseph Hash
Pauline Levy
Hico
Myrtle Dempsey
Lookout
Jenny Hurd
4 H Members Plan Annual Yule Party
4 H Pin Weavers of Monroe County plan their annual Christmas vacation gathering for January 2 in the Union High School Home Economics room. Miss Joyce Harvey presides as president with officers to be elected and year plans set. Refreshments financed by attendees. Also: permanent appointment for Adens Bass of Lewisburg at Alderson facility.
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Writer Union
Philpott Released Keeney-Hinkley From N C Prison
Philpott returned to North Carolina to resume a five to eight year sentence for armed robbery but Governor Cherry ordered unconditional release. He then traveled to West Virginia with his wife for a reunion with his mother before continuing home. Clarence Keeney and Wanda Keeney announce the engagement of Wanda Keeney to Robert T. Hinkley of Lewisburg. Wanda is a graduate of Alderson High School and works in Charleston. Hinkley attended Alderson High, served in the Marine Corps, and studies at Greenbrier Military School.
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Siad Weller
Women’s Recreation Association
Young Women's Christian Association
Della Gammna
Worthington
Mount Lebanon
Greenbrier Military School
Hartford Accident and Indemnity Insurance Company
Pittsburgh
United States Coast Guard
Methodist
Lewisburg
Axe
Associated
Gene “Williarison
William Phil‘pott
Gay
Gilbert
North Carolina
West Virginia
Harry S. Gay
Philpott
Charleston
Meadows
North Caroina
R. Gregg Cherry
Fieldale
Clarence M. Keeney
Alderson
Wanda Keeney
Robert T. Hinkley
Miss Keeney
Alderson High School
Capital City Commercial College
American Homes Mutual Life Insurance Co
Marine Corps
Greenbrid Military School
Student Tea Set For Union Church Today
Union Circuit Methodist Church hosts a student tea at the parsonage in Union this Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 oclock. All local youths are invited as the Wesleyan Service Guilds of Union and Gap Mills organize the event featuring school souvenir displays from current students’ families.
Baxter Funeral Set For Today
MARLINGTON Mrs. Frank Baxter died at her home Friday morning at age 58. She was the widow of Frank Baxter. The funeral will be held today at 2 30 pm at Edway church with burial in Edray cemetery. EAST RANUELLE Mr and Mrs HC Lee and all their children and grandchildren visit for Christmas. Names include Gordon Whitman and family of Charvester and Boots Duck with Lyle Underwood of Charleston.
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Marlington
Frank Baxter
Edway Church
Edray
OME Y Resistor
East Raunelle
H.C. Lee
Gordon Whitman
Gordon
Lee
Dickie
Ant Duck
Millie Lee
Char |Ester
Gordon Marstin
East Rainelle
Boots’ Duck
Lyle Underwood
Charleston
August wilt probate appointment in Lewisburg
At the county clerk’s office the will of Russell T. August of Ronceverte was admitted to probate. Eva A. McSherry named executrix with bond set at 24000 dollars. P. M. Scott E. C., Baker and Charles W. Graves named appraisers.
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Weller Lewisburg
Russell T. August
Ronceverte
Eva A. McSherry
P. M. Scott
E. C., Baker
Charles W. Graves
Perry Funeral for George Patrick Perry Held Today
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. for George Patrick Perry 73 of 211 Birch Avenue Alderson following a ten day illness. Greenbrier Baptist Church will host with Rev Randolph F Johnson officiating. Burial in Riverview Cemetery. Survived by wife Laura Huffman Perry two brothers two sisters six children and nine grandchildren. Active pallbearers include J W Hangar F E Williams and Bible Class members.
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Alderson
George Patrick Perry
Birch, Avenue, Alderson
Greenbrier Baptist Church
Randolph F. Johnson
Riverview Cemetery
Perry
Laura Huffman Perry
Aubrey Russell Perry
Silas M. Perry
Clifton Forge
E. N. Rhodes
Virginia Perry
Hamlet
N. C
Roger Wade Perry
Curtis K. Perry
Covington
George Patrick
Lawrence FB. Carter
Dudley P. Walker
Charleston
Houston Ray Perry
Los Angeles
J. W. Hangar
F. FE. Williams
Men’s
Thomas Rites At Home For Estel Thomas
Estel Thomas age 47 of Alderson dies Christmas Day after six weeks with jaundice and diabetes at University Hospital Charlottesville. Rites at his home 11 am with Rev F Wright of Greenville officiating. burial 1 pm at Union Cemetery. Survived by widow Eloise Matney Thomas, mother G Thomas of Greenville, brothers Perry of Greenville and Fred H Thomas of Washington DC, four children George W Thomas Richard H Thomas Ruth E Thomas. Masonic and Modern Woodmen lodges will hold memorials.
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Alderson
Estel Thomas
Route 8
University Hospital
Charlottesville
Thomas
F. Wright
Greenville
Union
Wisdow
Eloise Matney Thomas
G. Thomas
Perry Thomas
Fred H. Thomas
Washington, D.C
George W. Thomas
Richard H. Thomas
P. L. Raines
Mansfield, O
Ruth
EB. Thomas
Lmall-Earers
Lodge 72
A. F
A. M
I Greenville
Prizes Awarded in East Rainelle and Nearby Towns
The Rainelle area held a holiday decoration contest with six cash prizes in East Rainelle split six ways between homes and business houses. Winners include Sanders, Mrs. W. Nickell, and Mrs. C. F. Davis for homes and Rosalie's Cafe, Fast Rainelle Home and Auto Supply, and Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home for businesses. Rainelle town prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Higginbotham and others, with Rupert contest awarding funds from Fain's Department Store and a toaster to Mr. and Mrs. K. V. Core.
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East Rainelle
Rosalie’s
Fast
J. W. Gray
Rupert
Messiah Cantata Presented by Alder son Church Choir
The Christmas cantata The Messiah will be repeated at 7 30 p m tonight in Alder son Baptist Church The oratorio will be sung by the Young People s choir at Old Greenbrier Baptist Church Miss Hallie Jones directs and Miss Mary Ruth Miller plays the organ.
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Alderson
Hanse
Alderson Baptist Church
Young People’s Choir
Old Greenbrier Baptist Church
Hallie, Jones
Mary Ruth Miller
Marriage License Issued in Lewisburg for Flood and Johnson
Horace Melvin Flood and Flaney Mae Johnson of White Sulphur Springs received a marriage license at the county clerk’s office in Lewisburg. The filing highlights official action approving their union.
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Lewisburg
Horace Melvin Flood
Flaney Mae Johnson
White Sulphur Springs
Rotary Clubs Host Koontz as Guest in East Rainelle
The Quinwood Pupert and Fast Rainelle clubs joined Fest Rainelle Rotary at the King Coal Hotel with C. H. Koontz state tax commissioner of Charleston as featured guest. Koontz spoke alongside club members and a planned joint meeting with ladies to be scheduled.
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East Rainelle
Quinwood
Pupert
Koontz
E. ¥. Core
Rupert Club
L. B. Fairfax
J. B. Dobbins
5. R. Ipully
Quinnaood
Mullens
Mr. Fairfax
Dobbins
Tully
Orange Nutter
S. J. Logg
L. O. Haynes
Shannon
Rupert
Core
Williams
Chester Cur Vie
W. A. Summerfield
Jack Summerfield
M. H. Walkup
O'Brien Rites Set For Monday
White Sulphur Springs memorial service for Miss Mary Bridget O Brien 85 will be held at Saint Charles Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery. She died at her home after a gas heater accident that caused fatal burns. Her relatives include sister Hannah O Brien of White Sulphur Springs and her son Norman Bigony. Burial arrangements at Shanklin Funeral Home planned.
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Saint Charles Catholic
Mary Bridget O'Brien
White Sulphur Springs
Patrick J. Browne Hinton
J. F.jinterment
Riverside
O'Brien
Hannah O'Brien
Claude
Clifford, Jr
J. Janez
C. R. Chile
William O'Callahan
F. E. Lovery
Ifinks
Dewey Sawyers
jShanklin Funeral
Andi
Bigony
Wayor
Associated Press
Morrison
Argentina
Norman Bigony
Fourcada
Thomas O'Brian Taken By Death
Thomas Nicholas O'Brian of East Rainelle dies at 64 from heart condition. Funeral services set for 3:15 p.m. at Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Father Balanger officiating. Burial planned at End of the Trail cemetery. Survived by wife Pearl, daughter Mary Martha Holland of Clintonville, son Dennis O'Brian of East Rainelle, and two grandchildren.
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East
Mann Oni Driving Fine In Hinton Incident
Arnold G. Wilcox Jr. of Jumping Branch was fined 25 dollars plus costs by Magistrate J. C. Alderson after his arrest by Trooper P. D. Kyer for reckless driving following a minor accident at the Bellepoint bridge Friday.
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Hinton
Arnold G. Wilcox,Jr
Jumping Branch
J. C. Alderson
P. D. ‘Kyer
Wilcox
Bellepoint Bridge
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