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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1960

Page

3

WarrenTo Address Fayetteville Lions

C O Warren district 29 N Lions International governor will meet Fayetteville Lions Club at 6 p m Wednesday to advise on administration and the humanitarian service program. Warren Bluefield contractor and long time Lions member has held key posts and supports local civic projects.

Fayetteville RNL Fayetteville Lions Club C. O. Warren Bluefield Lions International Lofton W. Tudor Eugene E. Houchins Lions Administration Warren Lions Club First Christian Church YMCA Hazel Virginia Ferguson C. O. Jr Vickie

Sewage System Owned by Canawha Falls District Faces Inspection

State Health Department has requested an inspection of Charlton Heights sewage facilities operated by the Kanawha Falls Public Service District. The move accompanies the district’s bid to assume full legal ownership of the system and rights of way along U S Route 60 between Montgomery and Gauley Bridge.

Gauley Bridge RNS Charlton Heights Kanawha Falls U. S. Rt. 60 Montgomery State Health Department Z. A. Legg Fayette County

Skelton Church Revival Underway in Mount Hope

The Skelton Community Church hosts a two week revival led by Rev. Ernest Barley Bradley. Daily services run at 7 p.m. Musical participation includes the Parker Family Serena Murphy Trio Rhodell Craige Duet Hill Top and Kilsyth Duet.

Mount Hope RNS Skelton Ernest Barley Bradley Parker Serena Murphy Rhodell Craige Hill Top Kilsyth

Church Revival Plans Discussed

Plans for a revival on March 28 at Cook Memorial Baptist Church were discussed by the Jewel Asbury Mission Society in Pineville. Rev. Harry L. Stevens Marmet will be the guest speaker. The meeting at Mrs. Gilbert Goode’s Pineville home included devotional led by Mrs. Robert Dodd and a program planned for the next gathering at Mrs. Bruce Howard’s home.

Pineville RNS Cook Memorial Baptist Church Jewel Asbury Mission Society Harry L. Stevens Marmet Gilbert Goode Robert Dodd Charlie Cook Page Hintman George Privett Acie Stewart Paul Hall Harry Slavey Orris Burgess Bruce Howard

Circles Finish Review of Luke's Portrait of Christ Study

Mount Hope Methodist Church circles completed a February study of Luke's Portrait of Christ led by Rev. J. E. Perkins. Circle 1 met at Mrs. A M Patteson and Mrs. Henry Danner with devotional by Mrs. R C Simpkins and attendees including Mrs. W A Patteson and others. Circle 2 gathered at Mrs. G G Hodges with devotional by Mrs. Arthur Charlesworth and attendees listed. Circle 3 met at Mrs. L H Maynor Jr's home with attendees named and the Perkins couple present.

Mount Hope RNS Luke Christ L. H. Maynor Jr Ambrose Bryan Bill Strange Loraine Wotring Nokie Thompson Smith Harold Hock J. E. Perkins Charles Honaker Bradley G. G. Hodges Arthur Charlesworth Belle Perry Fred Potter N. P. Rhinehart Perkins R. G. Patteson J. W. Massing Tom Rodgers Charlesvhorth

Circle States Family Dinner in Pineville

Plans for a family dinner on 1 March were approved at Edns Stevens Circle of Cook Memorial Baptist Church in Pineville. The group met at Mrs. Rue Schoolcraft’s home with Mrs. Myrtle Rose leading the love gift program and a dessert served by Mrs. E M Curry. The March meeting will be hosted by Mrs. R J Caudill with Mrs. Myrtle Rose directing the program.

Pineville Edns Stevens Cook Memorial Baptist Church Rue Schoolcraft Myrtle Rose E. M. Curry C. L. Cook Bobbie Snyder Ike Belcher Stacie Mullens R. J. Caudill Robert Browning Verner Simmons Mack Arnold Olive Anderson Arthur Maulky George Stevens Icie Adams Orris Burguess

Butch Graham Seeks Slab Fork Justice of the Peace Post

Herbert Butch Graham a Mullens gro cer and Wyoming County native runs in the fourway Democratic race for Justice of the Peace in Slab Fork District. His background includes long-time store work, previous JP tenure in Baileysville District, and in 1957 he opened Graham's Market with wife Kathleen. they have two sons and a daughter.

Mullens RNS Justice of the Peace Slab Fork Wyoming County Herbert ‘Butch’ Graham South Mullens Graham Wyoming Red Jacket Coal Corp Glen Rogers Raleigh Wyoming Mining Co Baileysville Floyd Roxie Graham Graham's Market Kathleen Grahams

Circle Plans Fund Raising By Mount Hope Church Group

Circle No 1 of Mount Hope Christian Church met to discuss fundraising ideas. Mrs J B Helton Jr led the program study Africa and introduced a six month study on Africa. Mrs French James led worship Go Forth and Witness O Child of God with co hosts Mrs Helton and Mrs Brown.

Mount Hope RNS Circle No. 1 Helton H. C. Brown Peart McGraw Bertha Trent Fred Schernbach French James W. E. Tissue Fred Thompson

Wo man’s Society of Christian Service to Meet Oak Hill

The Woman’s Society of Christian Service at Oak Hill Methodist Church will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the church chapel. The Susannah Wesley Circle will present the program City Mission This is the Day. Mary Peters Circle, chaired by Mrs. E N Goode, will host, with Mrs. Goldie Mae Price and Mrs. Georgia Balding co chairmen of the circle.

Oak Hill RNS Woman’s Society of Christian Service Oak Hill Methodist Church Susannah Wesley Circle Mary Peter's Circle E. N. Goode Goldie Mae Price Georgia Balding

Pais Family Visits Relatives in Northfork

Mrs. Victor Pais and children Patty Vicki and Mark visited her mother Mrs. Josephine Arangio and her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs Clyde Gwynn in Northfork on Sunday.

Northfork Pineville Rns Victor Pais Patty Vicki Mark Josephine Arangio

$10 000 Suit Filed In Wyo

L S Morgan and G C Morgan doing business as Morgan Coal Company filed a $10 000 suit against Ralph McKee Kenneth McKee and Basil McKee doing business as M D Coal Company. Paul Viers Pineville attorney represents the plaintiff. The suit was filed Monday. Morgan Davis doing business as Davis Esso Servicenter Mullens filed suit against Mickey Byars Glen Fork for $1018 68 for merchandise. Viers also represents this plaintiff. B G Nutter has sued Clyde W Elliott for $460 for damages. Kingdon and Kindgon represent Nutter. Rube Whitt has sued C A Lane for damages of $206 28. Bailey Worrell and Bailey represent Whitt.

Pineville RNS L. S. Morgan G. C. Morgan Morgan Coal Company Ralph McKee Kenneth McKee Basil McKee M & D Coal Company Paul Viers Morgan Davis Davis Esso Servicenter Mullens Mickey Byars Glen Fork Viers B. G. Nutter Clyde W. Elliott Kingdon and Kindgon Nutter Rube Whitt C. A. Lane Bailey, Worrell Bailey Whitt

Four Treated At Mullens Hospital

Four people were taken to Wyoming General Hospital after weekend incidents. Robert Scott, 48, Allen Junction, cut his chin and received twenty stitches after a fall along the railroad. Freeman Buchanan, 42, It Mann, suffered facial and ear burns when gasoline ignited while starting his car. Bill Hawkins, 21 months, Allen Junction, may have inserted a chewing gum wrapper into his ear, with follow up care planned. William David Francis, 3, It Mann, fell Friday hitting his head on a coffee table.

Mullens ANS Wyoming General Hospital Robert Scott Allen Junction Freeman Buchanan William David Francis Itmann

Three Montgomery Police Officers Dismissed Without Reason

Montgomery City Council refuses reemployment for three officers including former chief G. Ry who served six years and last year as night patrol. Also dismissed are Patrolman Richard Blake of two and a half years service and Wesley Otey two months assigned to meter duty. Mayor Brown cites no specific reason beyond not being re-employed.

Montgomery Georgery Richard Blake Wesley Otey Blake Fire Department Otey Denver P. Brown

Fire damages Itmann house in early morning blaze

Mullens Volunteer Fire Department answered a 2:30 a m alarm as a two story home vacated Saturday and Sunday by the Porter Brumfield family was heavily damaged. Fire origin was near the in wall between floors and the roof over two rooms was burnt before extinguishment. Firefighters laid a hose line from the Guyandotte River due to no fireplugs. Two trucks were sent.

Mullens RNS Mullens Volunteer Fire Department Itmann Porter Brumfield Billy Cook Guyandotte

Acord Seeks Wyoming County Board Seat

Denny Acord Jr. of Glen Fork files for the Wyoming County Board of Education seat. The Navy veteran and 17 year Eastern Gas and Fuel employee has served as deputy sheriff and is active in the Moose and VFW. He and Betty Lou Stepp have two children.

Pineville BNS Wyoming County Board of Education Denny Acord Glen Fork Acord Denny Dolly Acord Glen Rogers High School Navy Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates Kopperston Paul Goode The Moose National Guard Independent Baptist Church Betty Lou Stepp Cyclone

Tri-Hi-Yer Of Month Chosen At Pineville

Miss Sharon Griffith 16 of Pineville selected Tri-Hi-Yer of the Month at Pineville High School. She leads the Methodist Youth Fellowship and is a Minuteman Band majorette and Tri-Hi-Y secretary, with selection by majority vote for initiative and service.

Pineville ANS Sharon Griffith Harold Griffith Pineville High School Methodist Youth Fellowship Minuteman Band

Area Firemen Propose Building New Station

Oak Hill volunteer fire department discusses a plan for a new municipal building at city park with recreation and dining facilities and three stalls for two fire trucks and a rescue unit. Fire Chief Arthur Akers says funds would be raised by the firemen, with no city expenditure, and pay for fire calls would be waived. The proposal is to be outlined to the city council in March.

OAK Hill ANS Arthur Akers Akers City Park City Hall Council Firemen’s Association Randolph Johnson Oak Hill Baptist Church Hotel Hill Department

Mount Hope Groups Schedule Weekly Activities

Mt Hope groups publish a weekly calendar of meetings and events. Scout Troops Cub Scouts Brownies and Explorer posts schedule gatherings across Mount Hope with church activities, choir practices, and civic group dinners on various days including Tuesday through Saturday.

Weather Cancels Fayetteville Bookmobile Route

Weather cancels the Fayette County bookmobile run. Visits at Ansted Hico Lookout Smithers Kimberly Powellton Beards Fork Page and Kincaid are cancelled Tuesday. No visits Wednesday. Plans for Thursday and Friday to be announced. Library official C P Anderson Jr notes low turnout if reachable.

Fayetteville Rns C. P. Anderson Jr Fayette County Ansted Hico Lookout Smithers Kimberly Powellton Beards Fork Page Kincaid

Church Musical Fete Postponed at Oak Hill Church

A male chorus at Oak Hill Methodist Church postpones its musical program first planned for Sunday worship due to heavy snow. The choir is directed by Aubrey Halstead, church minister of music.

Oak Hill RNS Oak Hill Methodist Church Aubrey Halstead

Rev Barnett to Speak at Glen Rogers High Chapel

Rev L M Barnett of Huntington spoke at Glen Rogers High School auditorium Thursday. Intro'd by Rev Glenn Robinson he addressed youth with A Challenge to Youth. Music featured Judith Jenkins piano prelude and choir performances.

Glen Rogers RNS Glen Rogers High School L. M. Barnett Huntington Barnett Glenn Robinson Judith Jenkins Lynda Hurley Mr. Robinson Floyd Canterbury

Fire Prevention Education Pays Dividends Here

Oak Hill reports no fires so far in 1960, credited to intensive fire prevention education led by Fire Chief Arthur Akers. Last year saw a $40,000 blaze at Haga Mercury and minimal 1958 losses. literacy efforts include distributing prevention literature via schools and December information drives. Special risks now include overworked heating units and open flames for thawing pipes.

Oak Hill RNS Arthur Akers Bond Street John Widay Akers Haga Mercury Main Street

Asthma Formula Sold Over The Counter In 98 Cent Tablets

A New York report says Primatene, the leading doctor prescribed asthma remedy, is now available without prescription. The tablets claim to open bronchial tubes ease congestion and relieve spasms without injections, priced at 98 cents with a money back guarantee from Whitehall Pharmacal Company.

New York, N. Y Whitehall Pharmacal Company

Mullens Lions Club Hosts Ladies' Night Dinner

District Governor and Mrs. C. O. Warren of Bluefield attended Mullens Lions Club annual Ladies' night dinner on Thursday. Warren spoke with club president Boyne Dushkoff and his wife during the evening exchange.

C. 0. Warren Bluefield Mullens Lions Club Warrens Boyne Dushkoff

Fayette GOP Lincoln Day Dinner set for Feb 22 at Memorial Auditorium

Fayetteville officials announce the Fayette County Lincoln Day Dinner on February 22 at 6 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium. Gubernatorial candidates Harold Neely and Chapman Revercomb, and third district hopefuls James Knowles and Robert Mansfield, will attend along with other local Republicans including Lacy Wells and Otis Morton.

Fayetteville RNS House of Representatives Fayette County Memorial Auditorium Harold Neely Hinton Underwood Chapman Revercomb Charleston U. S Ees Cleveland Bane James Knowles Clarksburg Robert ‘‘Frosty Mansfield Richwood Lacy Wells Ansted - Fayetteville Otis Morton Oak Hill City Bus Lines

Hardware store proprietor Davis improving after aneurysm

A. Davis, 63, Mullens hardware and paint shop owner, is improving but still in serious condition at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Family says the illness is an aneurysm of an artery to the kidneys with accompanying complications.

Mullens A . Davis Roanoke Memorial Hospital Davis

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WarrenTo Lions Boomer Clyde W. Reinhart W. W. Jennings Jnr Falls View W. G. Fitzgerald Circles Finish Circle States Family Dinner H. Graham Circle WSCS Wyo Mullens Hospital D. Acord Mt. Hope Mount Iate Den Eddie Souk Christian Woman's Fellow Mount Hope Presbyterian Church Mount Hope High School Clinton T. W. Howard Robert Dower Mount Hope Baptist Temple Mount Hope Lions Club Samaritan Society of the First Church of God Katherine Lancaniese MHHS Jennie Cope Carter MacDonald Lodge No. 108 Margaret Boggs Elizabeth Williams Fayette W. G. Thompson West Virginia University Board of Governors Dc. R. Hill Jr Republican Executive Committee A. Davis Practical Nurses Training Schools Post-Herald-Raleigh Register Beckley West Virginia Piease Ted of Guns Am Beer, Power Company
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