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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1960

Page

3

Johnson Accepts Position In Ohio

GLEN ROGERS W. Curtis Johnson principal of Scott Elementary School Glen Rogers has accepted a position as teacher of mathematics in Cleveland High School Detroit Mich Johnson has 25 years in Wyoming County schools including 14 as coach and three as principal of Conley High Mullens He is a West Virginia State College graduate with a masters from the University of Pittsburgh and has done preliminary work toward a PhD in educational administration He belongs to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and Central Baptist Church He was a salesman for Mullens Motor Co 11 years He and his wife Mamie A Johnson lived at 206 Brooks Street Johnson will begin his new duties in Detroit Wednesday</S:

Glen Rogers W. Curtis Johnson Scott Cleveland Detroit Mich Johnson Wyoming County Conley Mullens West Virginia State College University of Pittsburgh Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Central Baptist Church Mullens Motor Co Mamie A. Johnson Brooks Street

Oak Hill Hospital patient is teacher Fred Merriam

A patient at Oak Hill Hospital is Fred Merriam, a biology teacher at Fayetteville High School.

Oak Hill RNS Oak Hill Hospital Fred Merriam Fayetteville High School

OOF Officers Are Installed at Coal River Lodge

Whitesville report notes the 1960 officers of Coal River Lodge No. 401 Independent Order of Odd Fellows were installed Saturday. District 16 deputy grand master Glen Daniels installed Marshall Bailey as noble grand Tom Grover as vice grand Glen Bailey as recording secretary Jonas Keen as financial secretary and Tolbert Workman as treasurer.

Whitesville ANL Coal River Lodge No. 401 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Glen Daniels Lester District 16 Marshall Bailey Noble Grand Tom Grover Glen Bailey Jonas Keen Tolbert Workman

Students Will Tour Capitol From Seth Grade School

Seventh and eighth grade pupils from Seth Grade School will visit the West Virginia Legislature on Wednesday. They will tour the Capitol and sit in on a session, accompanied by teachers Mrs. Oscar Toney, Mrs. Janalee Jarrell, and Mrs. C. A. Dolan. Mrs. Fred Huddle, chairwoman of home room mothers, is in charge of arrangements.

SETH RNS West Virginia Legislature Oscar Toney Janalee Jarrell C. A. Dolan Capitol Fred Huddle

Words Of The Champions No 12 Langue Lacerates Language

A Raleigh Register and Principals Associations co sponsored feature catalogues a humorous glossary of terms. It lists words from lacerate lacquer lampoon languor laryngitis to lithograph longitude and liner terms, presenting playful linguistic commentary on language and wit.

The Raleigh Register and Principals Associations

Masked Intruder Attacks Woman in Home in Wyoming County

Mrs. Emory Jones suffered shock and facial bruises after a masked intruder entered her Wyoming County home between 5 30 and 6 p m Monday. The assailant demanded money and cigarettes then beat her with torn venetian blind pieces. Local officers Constable Chester Hawkins Deputy Sheriff Roy Aliff Constable Buck Lowe Oceana police Chief Philip Neal and Patrolman Earl Pritchard pursue the suspect.

Oceana Medical Center Mrs. Jones Robert Wilson Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates Jones Chester Hawkins Roy Aliff Buck Lowe Oceana Philip Neal Earl Pritchard

Pax PTA Plans Talent Show and Candy Sale

Pax PTA met in the school auditorium on Monday to plan selling candy with 144 cams to be ordered by secretary Blanche Harless. Proceeds go to the treasury. a talent show and dinner were discussed for sponsorship, with final plans due March 7. Treasurer Remus Wikle reported $125 net from a November dinner.

PAX Pax Parent Teacher Association Blanche Harless The Treasury PTA Remus Wikle

Setliff's Escape Injury In Wreck at Huff Mountain

Mr and Mrs J A Setliff owners of Setliffs Grocery in Oceana escaped serious injury when their 1951 Pontiac sedan ran off a 25 foot embankment on Huff Mountain between Cyclone and Oceana. They were treated for minor bruises after the car rolled down the slope. the vehicle was a total loss.

Oceana RNS J. A. Setliff Setliff Huff Mountain Cyclone Logan

Matheny School Break In Reported in Wyoming County

Sheriff Bert Short and Deputy Roy Aliff investigated a break in at Matheny Elementary School on Monday. Entry was gained by breaking the door glass and unlocking it from inside. A soft drink cooler had been broken into. no other items were reported missing as further inquiries continue.

Matheny BNS Bert Short Wyoming County Roy Aliff

FHA approves built-in kitchen appliances for financing

FHA Commissioner Julian H. Zimmerman announced that built-in kitchen appliances including wall ovens and dishwashers are eligible for financing under the property improvement program. Free-standing appliances do not qualify.

FHA Julian H. Zimmerman

Charles Martin Hurt In Mishap at Oak Hill Mine

Charles Martin of East Oak Hill suffers a multiple fracture of the left leg after a fall at the Oakwood mine of the New River Company on Monday afternoon. He says he was operating a toy loader cleaning an entry when a slate fall struck him.

Oak Hill RNS Charles Martin East Oak Hill Oak Hill Hospital Oakwood New River Company Martin

Teacher-Legislator England Cleared by Board on Pay Question

Wyoming County Board of Education states Paul England did not receive pay from the county while serving as a West Virginia House of Delegates member from 1952 to 1957. Superintendent Jess Morgan details docked days for 1953 through 1957 sessions, noting England was never paid for days not taught.

Pineville BNS Paul England Wyoming County Board of Education Charleston House of Delegates England Jess Morgan Morgan Don D. Cook Ken Perston Amerigo Bazzie Bazzie Cook

Area Hospital Lists 4 Births

Oak Hill Hospital reports four births on Saturday and Tuesday. A nine pound son to Leo Kulman, plant manager for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. A five pound five ounce son to Carroll Hickman. An eight pound four ounce son to Glenn Fields. An eight pound two ounce son to Roy Gill.

Oak Hill BNL Oak Hill Hospital Leo Kulman Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Carroll Hickman Glenn Fields Scarbro Roy Gill Gatewood

Church Circles Meet Today at Oak Hill Methodist

Circles of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Oak Hill Methodist Church plan February meetings at 7:30 p.m. The Susannah Wesley Circle gathers with Mrs. Collins and others, while the Mary Peters, Belle Bennett, Adah Callison, Wesleyan Service Guild, Anna King, and Ella Lewis Circles meet at specified members' homes or locations starting at 1 p.m. today.

Oak Hill RNS Oak Leaf Garden Club Virginia Street Mary Sowers Mae Puckett Woman's Society of Christian Service Oak Hill Methodist Church Susannah Wesley Dewey Collins Mary Peters Emmett Fitzwater Belle Bennett John Scott Adah Callison Jean Carter Wesleyan Service Guild W. J. Loudermilk Anna King Dewey Kincaid Ella Lewis E. A. Richard

Police Check B and E At School in Oak Hill

State police investigated a break in at Collins High School Oak Hill. Authorities report no apparent theft though the principal's office and a classroom were ransacked. Entry was gained by forcing a rear door latch.

Oak Hill RNS Collins High School R. L. Cutlip

Church Says Birth Control Obligatory

The Council for Christian Social Action of the United Church of Christ states that married couples are morally obligated to space and limit birth, sharing resources fairly. The resolution on responsible parenthood argues Christian teaching supports controlling population growth to protect the rights of the unborn.

Buck Hill Falls Council For Christian Social Action of The United Church of Christ

Newspaper reading remains unchanged by TV presence study

A decade study by Cunningham and Walsh shows newspaper consumption stays steady despite TV in homes. The world’s largest lamp maker can produce 32 million bulbs yearly. About 8 percent of the 1.2 million U S hunters are color blind, a concern for red coated hunters.

Cunningham and Walsh United States

Arthritis Recovery Offer for Mississippians

Mrs Lela S Wier of Jackson Mississippi reports overcoming widespread muscular soreness and joint pain diagnosed as Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatism and Bursitis. She offers free information by mail at 2805 Arbor Hills Drive 715 P O Box 2695 Jackson MS.

Lela S. Wier Arbor Hills Drive P. O. Box Jackson, Mississipp

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