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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1949

Page

2

Charleston Attorney to Succeed Mercer Clerk in Supreme Court

Charleston attorney H G Williamson is named deputy clerk of the State Supreme Court of Appeals to fill the vacancy left by Lan don T Reynolds. Williamson, a former assistant attorney general, is a Centre College and West Virginia University Law School graduate with military service in the European Theater. He is married with two children.

Associated Press Charleston H. G. Williamson State Supreme Court of Appeals Court Williamson Mercer County Landon T. Reynolds Willamson Centre College West Virginia University State of Commissioner's Office CFA Charlestort

Fayette Raleigh Men Arrested for Traffic Violations

Motorists from Raleigh and Fayette Counties were charged with traffic violations in Summers County yesterday. Carl Allen of Oak EM M faces a $10 bond to appear in Hinton city court today for hazardous driving. Ernest L. Lilly of Mabscott was charged with speeding on Greenbrier Drive and summoned to city court Monday. Police also reported 12 drunk arrests.

Fayette

John Hill Flack Taken by Death

John Hill Flack 78 of Meadow Bluff died yesterday after a three month illness. He was born November 21 1872 in Ashbury and was a retired farmer. Survived by wife Ida Hedrick Flack five daughters one sister and several grandchildren. services pending.

East Rainelle John Hill Flack Meadow Bluff Pate Ashbry Sain Filack Methodist Church Clintonville Ilgt Mogern/ Woodmen of America lodge Ida Hedrick Flack Meadow Blut Lula Jones Lewisburg Fotries Cecil M Zarl L Nettie,Lacy Dunvat Clintton H Charleston Mary Renter Purcelleville Rachel Viers Boomer Missi Ada Flack

Neely Named to Hinton Chamber Board of Directors

Harold 8 Neely was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Hinton Chamber of Commerce board, serving until July 1. The directors also moved their regular meeting to the second Thursday each month and discussed highway construction plans to Beckley and a potential four lane highway near the reservoir, with no firm actions taken.

Neely Board OF Hinton Register Harold

Talcott Resident Loses Life as Kiwanis Plan Enlarges Scout Camp

The Kiwanis club meeting in Princeton discussed expanding Scout Camp Wolf Creek by about 100 acres with lodges a hospital and a 10 acre lake. Frank Shumaker introduced Scout Executive Aim Acuff who announced the project and a new Key Club at Princeton High School.

Fayetteville Fayetteville Men's Brotherhood Friendship Hall Methodist Church Dewey Canfield Nuttall High School Methodist Ay Register Princeton Pat Wolf Creek Kiydnis Club Princetys Scout Aim Acuff Bluefield Frank Shumaker Acuff Princeton High School Kiwanis Frank Wright Jr Melvin McClain Billy Lilly Bob Farman Franklin Kern Land J. F. Watson Luther’Scoot Bluceld

Moose Plan to Remodel Princeton Lodge Rooms

Plans to remodel the second floor of the Princeton Moose Lodge into modern club rooms were discussed by lodge officials. The first floor and basement will remain in use by the National Guard. The building was bought for 59 000 dollars, while the Harrison site was sold for 14 000 dollars. A membership drive is planned in honor of Governor Patteson. Five new members were initiated: Harry Mann, Earl Walthall, Bill Dinovan, C. A. Pennington, and William Hamby.

Register Princeton Moose Lodge National Guard Virginia Maytag Company Harrison Patteson Harry Mann Earl Walthall Bill Dinovan C. A. Pennington William Hamby Princeton Lodge Mooseheart Order

Family Ties Highlight Jacksonville Child Welfare Case

A brief notice identifies Lamar Davis of Ballengee as brother to a Jacksonville Florida child welfare worker, with a sister Mrs Hige Sims of Ballengee and noting he is the brother in law of J Cecil Lifely of Hinton.

Jacksonville Fla Lamar Davis Ballengee Hige Sims J. Cecil Lifely Hinton

Circle to Meet at Bluestone Baptist Church Branch

Ladies Mission Circle of Bluestone Baptist Church will meet at Mrs Gladys Merri's home Friday at 7 pm Goldie Williams to lead the program.

Register Ladies Mission Bluestone Baptist Church Gladys Merri Mire Goldie Williams

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Mercer Supreme Court Harbert Pe Hcese Melvin Smith Charlotte Vandiver R. W Coker RK. E. Harbert Clyde White Pearl Faulkner Cecil Fletcher John MM. Bailey Mercer Farm Bureau A. B. Lyons Forester 3. S. Bobbitt Board of Education Forest Bocock Appalachian Electric Power Co Farm Women's Council Barbara McKenzie Bill Faulkner Kermit Bowling Essie E. Bailey Princeton Bank and Trust Company Lyda Taliafero Public Assistance Department A S. Bobbitt Beckley Recreation Committee Vandiver Marcel Coutig Ny Register Weiler Glenwood R. E. Harbert Biercer Rural Planning Council Miss Vandiver Flat Top Mateaka Dana Luke Evans Lucille Richmond Forest L. Bocock Gnrts Speedway Farm Womens Council P.T. A John Yost Lively Woodrow Bailey Nancy Miller Health Education Advisory Council On Health Education Harry West J. C. Borden Chamber of Commerce Neriin Miller J. W. Coker C. H. Archer Montcalm Cloyd Cravens McComas John Sanders Oakvale Oscar Bauquess Bramwell Dwight McCormick Matoaka Clifton Bailey Athens Rouse Cook Mercer County Tuberculosis Association Eva Counts Glenwood Park Bluestone Valentin Better Press Richmond Lawless Ford Holden Talcott Siinton Welch L. C. Davis Talcoit Oak Grove Church Davis Maytag Appliances West Virginia Myrtle Lively Davis Jefferson Davis Frances FE. Davis Bechner Tolers Weller Oceana Jack Toler Pineville Wyoming Ladies Aid Society Karl John Rama George O’brien Hard Rock Harrigan Evangelistic J. I. Archer Free Methodist Church Harper, W. YA Beaver Monday Doc Robin Don Castle Virginia Grey William Tracy Joan Woodbury Wyoming Rialto Ve Taday Aroreton! Affair New Valley Theatre Rhodell W. Va Green Grams Peggy Cummlage Charles Corbin Sinatra Charlie Magnante Deep River Boys Tropicana Ruth Silk Marine Band Symphonette Rainbow Hendezvou Blue Room George Springer Awad Fashion Academy OF New York Ford Pratident, the Fashion Academy of New York Bair Bros., Inc East Main St Beckley, W.va Fashion Academy of New York Amerka Fashion Academy C.id George Molker Detroit
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