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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1960

Page

10

Concord College honors 57 graduates in first semester ceremony

Fifty seven students completed degree requirements at Concord College and received diplomas. Among them two graduates earned honors, including Sequita Kay Allen and Elizabeth Ann Olver. Degrees span education, home economics, music education, political science, history, business, and medical technology with multiple graduates listed by name and hometown.

Athens Concord College Sequita Kay Allen Sophia Elizabeth Ann Olver Sam Amato MacArthur Calvin Woodrow Belcher Jr Princeton Joel Edselbrewster War Oscar Johu Burnside Jr Linda Ann McGraw Mullens Patrick Henry McGraw Bartley Dennis Daniel Maxey Andrew Jackson Maynard Gary Phillip Minton Point Pleasant Patricia Marie Overbey Bobby Warren Parker Pemberton Jacqueline Meadows Payne Fayetteville Howard James Rewell Aldersen Gene Riley Shawver Bluefield

Benefit Supper To Send Patrol To Washington

East End Elementary PTA approves a spaghetti supper to fund sending safety patrol boys to Washington. Robert W. Prowse explains ear anatomy and hearing aids, noting 7 of 70 first graders tested show hearing loss and detailing methods to improve hearing with devices and balance for directional sound.

Oak Hill RNS East End PTA Washington Wayne Winston Robert W. Prowse Prowse Beethoven

Princess Coals Buys Sewell Co

Princess Coals Inc announces it has purchased the Sewell Coal Co operator of the Panther mine Maryhill Nicholas County. The purchase price was not announced. The acquisition will raise Sewell Coal output to about one million tons annually and Sewell Coal Co will remain a wholly owned subsidiary of Princess Coals.

Huntington Princess Coals Inc Sewell Coal Co Panther Maryhill Nicholas County David L. Francis Princess Coals Sewell Princess Sterling Sewell Francis

Birthday Party Fetes Minister in Bradley Church

members of the Bradley Presbyterian Church held a birthday party for the Rev W W Hatcher Sunday at 4 p m in the church dining room a table decorated with a birthday cake a money tree gift table and refreshments by the Women of the Church. Attending were many couples and families including the Rev W W Hatcher and daughter Sharon.

Betty McDaniel Steven Brooks Ronald Keaton William Simmons Okey Brooks D. B. Stevenson Jr Lacy Stover J. M. Hill Willis Stover Dorothy Lafferty Marian Shawver Johnny Dotson W. W. Hatcher Sharon

Shower Honors Mrs. Eddie Hess in Ameagle Stork Shower

Mrs. Eddie Hess of Warren Ohio was honored Saturday with a stork shower hosted by her mother Mrs. Emil Wiseman at the Ameagle home. Guests included Mrs. R E Stover Mrs Bryant Rowe Mrs Herbert Honaker and others. Games awarded prizes to Mrs Stover Mrs Akers and Mrs Honaker.

Ameagle Eddie Hess Warren Ohio Emil Wiseman R. E. Stover Bryant Withrow Herbert Honaker Woodrow Toney Cecil Wiseman David Akers Charlie Harris Kenneth Thompson J. McNulty Lillian Crimm Emma Mottern Margaret Walker Polly Ann Moore Nellie Moore Stover Akers Honaker

Admitted to Mullens Hospital List of 44 patients

Forty four people were admitted to the Wyoming Geneva Hospital in the week ending Saturday. The list includes Terry White Bud Steven Shrewsbury Mrs Edith Rose Oceana Kelly Ferdue Sophia Jack Taylor Pierpoint Charles Bailey Pineville Carolyn Morgan Basin Mrs Wilma Barker Rhodell Mrs Gracie Reed Basin Bethel Jane Bud Thursday Kenneth McKinney Bud Gary Bishop Bud Orean Kirk Mullens Frank Toler Simon James Haynes Bud Mrs Nancy Green Itmann Carlos Lesler Corinne Mrs Mary Ellen Spangler New Richmond Mrs Melinda Adkins Mullens Mrs Helen Shumate Soulsville Mrs Dolly Kade Mullens Mrs Ima Quesenbury Mullens Tuesday Eurel McKinney Basin Carl Thomas Mullens Emanuel Church Bud Lewis Massie Glen Rogers Mrs Sarah Ella Trent Baileysville Mrs Lucille Cumby Corinne Mrs Pearl Ward Pineville Mrs Lucille Milam Matheny Mrs Juanita Smith Ury Mrs Ida Mae Ratliff Itmann Mrs Erma Staton Mullens Monday Nancy Ellen Daniels Glen Rogers Mrs Kay Frances Wade Helen Tillman Webb Beechwood Raymond Sampson Pineville Charlie Robinson Alpeca Mrs Hildred Spigner Pineville Mrs Elsie Trump McGraws Mrs Ida Akers Besoca Mrs Rosetta Mills Herndon Sunday Bernard Thornton Covel and Mrs Ettie Johnson Rockview.

Mullens ANS Wyoming Geneva Hospital Terry White Bud Steven Shrewsbury Herndon Edith Rose Oceana Kelly Ferdue Sophia Jack Taylor Pierpoint Charles Bailey Pineville Carolyn Morgan Basin Wilma Barker Rhodell Gracie Reed Bethel Jane Kenneth McKinney Gary Bishop Orean Kirk Frank Toler Simon James Haynes Nancy Green Itmann Carlos Lesler Corinne Mary Ellen Spangler New Richmond Melinda Adkins Helen Shumate Soulsville Dolly Kade Ima Quesenbury Eurel McKinney Carl Thomas Emanuel Church Lewis Massie Glen Rogers Sarah Ella Trent Baileysville Lucille Cumby Pearl Ward Lucille Milam Matheny Juanita Smith Ury Ida Mae Ratliff Erma Staton Mullen

Land transfers listed by Wyoming County Clerk

John S. and Lettie Lambert convey two tracts to A and Nianza Baldwin for about $19,600. One tract adjoins the old Pineville Grade School, the other is a small Pineville strip. Other transfers include William and Mamie Wilmoth in Medford Feappe District for about $500 and multiple parcels in Oceana Baileyville Mullens and Cub City to various buyers, totaling modest sums.

Pineville RNL John S Lettie Lambert Nianza Baldwin Wyoming County William and Mamie Wilmoth Medford Feappe Lillard Miles Hopkins Betty F. Hopkins Hedrick Oceana Leonard F

Poem Read At Area Club Meet

Mrs Warren Sizemore read her poem Alone at a Laurel Homemakers Club meeting in Oak Hill. She shared the scriptural message from the Man of Galilee and described Christ's betrayal, trial, crown of thorns, cross bearing, and crucifixion. The club planned gifts for Pinecrest Hospital and a quilt project to raise funds. Attendees included Ann Carter C J Morris H J Tincher W L Privett Charles Carter Jess Pettry and Floyd Hubacher. Lunch followed at Mrs Paul Wilshire’s home.

Oak Hill RNS Warren Sizemore Laurel Homemakers Club Sizemore Galilee Christ Pinecrest Hospital Ann Carter C. J. Morris H. J. Tincher W. L. Privett Charles Carter Jess Pettry Floyd Hubacher Paul Wilshire

Ladies Mission Circles Meet at Rockcastle Baptist Church

The Ladies Mission Circle of Rockcastle Baptist Church met at the church Friday with Mrs. Louise Salome in charge. Members attending included Jane Johnson Nola Cook Frieda Parks Anona Church Violet McKinney Naomi Lilly Ruth Browning Joyce Goodard Arleta Sturm Ruby Whitt Alma Edwards and Salome. Lilly offered the evening prayer and the group sang Bringing in the Sheaves. A playlet Lighting the City Streets featured Whitt Goddard Cook Johnson and Church.

Pineville RNS Ladies Mission Circle Rockcastle Baptist Church Louise Salome Jane Johnson Nola Cook Frieda Parks Anona Church Violet McKinney Naomi Lilly Ruth Browning Joyce Goodard Arleta Sturm Ruby Whitt Alma Edwards Salome

Buckskin Council to deliver report to Governor

Buckskin Council of the Boy Scouts of America will present a report on activities to Governor Cecil Underwood on February 23. The session, originally set for February 10, was postponed. Representative William Burruss of Mount Hope, an Eagle Scout from Explorer Post 91, will present.

Mount Hope RNS Buckskin Council Boy Scouts of America William Burruss Cecil Underwood Burruss Explorer

Bank To Build New Ten Million Home in Bluefield

Bluefield's First National Bank plans a ten million dollar downtown building on the corner of Federal and Scott Streets facing the West Virginia Hotel. The land swap with K. A. Ammar clears the site ahead of a 1962 occupancy. A sloped lot will provide drive in access on the upper story from Bland Street.

Bluefield First National Bank of Bluefield K. A. Ammar Federal Scott Streets Bland Street West Virginia Ammar

Norma Barnette Weds Ishmael Banks in Chicago Ceremony

Norma Jean Barnette and Ishmael Banks, both of Ashford, were married in Cook County Chicago on January 4 in a double-ring ceremony. Mrs. Banks and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Matt Barnett are former Colcord residents. Banks works for Acme Steel Co. in Riverdale and the couple will reside there.

Colcord BNS Norma Jean Barnette Ishmael Banks Ashford Cook County Chicago Ill

Valentine Parties Held At Sun Elementary School

Sun Elementary School held Valentine parties for about 47 children on Friday. Teachers Mrs. W. M. Pennington and Mrs. Jen nie Cope Carter organized separate tea tables with decorations and refreshments in their respective classrooms. Games and entertainment accompanied the celebration.

SUN RNS the Sun Elementary W. M. Pennington Jennie Cope Carter

Sycamore Builders Club Holds February Meeting

Sycamore Builders Club met at Sycamore Chapel on Thursday with members present including Mrs. James Williams, Mrs. Carl Petry, Mrs. B. C. Fraley, Mrs. Denver Webb, Mrs. Alva Mullens, Mrs. Denver Bowne, Mrs. Eddie Withrow, Mrs. S. L. Petry, Mrs. Hebert Carter, Etta Mae Withrow, Chelsea Mullens, Pearl Rogers, Ann Fannin, and Lura Brown.

Colcord RNS Sycamore Builders Club Sycamore Chapel James Williams Carl Pettry B. C. Fraley Denver Webb Alva Mullens Denver Bowne Eddie Withrow S. L. Pettry Hebert Carter Etta Mae Withrow Chelsea Mullens Pearl Rogers Ann Fannin Lura Brown

Mrs Fox Demonstrates Stencil Designs At Oak Hill Club

Mrs Ruby Fox demonstrated stencil transfer methods at a Friday Oak Hill Home Makers Club meeting. She advised designs suit article type and suggested flower for pillows tea towels for kitchen wear and varied patterns for dress material.

Oak Hill RNS Ruby Fox Oak Hill Homemakers Club

Boy Scouts Hold Investure Service in Oak Hill

In Calvary Baptist Church Scout Troop 105 marked Boy Scout Week with an investure service for 27 scouts. Gene McClung received tenderfoot status amid ceremony led by Scoutmaster Floyd Hubacher as Charter presented by Rev. Harold Huffman.

Oak Hill BIIS Calvary Baptist Church Floyd Hubacher Gene McClung Harold Huffman Hubacher John McClung Harold Tincher Cecil Hobbs Gary and Jerry Mann Tommy Short Bill Wilson Paul Prather

Fire Destroys Graybeal Home in Whitesville Area

Fire gutted the six room home and garage of Mr and Mrs Lynn Graybeal near Whitesville leaving seven in the family homeless. The Whitesville Fire Department responded at 6 p.m. and could not save clothing or furnishings. Damages to the home garage and two vehicles were estimated at 6000 dollars. the structure was uninsured.

Whitesville RNS Lynn Graybeal Graybear

Good Soil Circle Meet Highlights Program

Shan non Cooper Circle in Pineville discussed the Good Soil program at a Tuesday meeting hosted in the home of Mrs. Charlie Shields. Members present included Mrs. Bob Kuhn and several others, with Mrs. Eugene Noble and Mrs. Floyd Rose assisting in charge at the Cook Memorial Baptist Church.

Pineville RNS Bob Kuhn Shannon - Cooper Circle Charlie Shields Floyd Rose Eugene Noble Bill Brooks Dick Cook Bengie Sizemore Jamie Brooks Tom Stevens Millard Dancy Addie Cline Bill Thomas Thomas Bowls Cook Memorial Baptist Church

Local notices from Oak Hill and Fayetteville families

Mrs W W Pettry admitted to Oak Hill Hospital for observation and treatment. Mrs Harry Wright underwent surgery at Oak Hill Hospital. Amos Janney visited in Crab Orchard. Mrs Annie Martin admitted with pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Jesse Williams of Fayetteville visited Buren Davis family. grandson J B Williams spent the weekend. Mac Graham resident of Beckley Memorial Hospital. Savannah the first Atlantic steamship crossed in 1819. Alfred T Mahan died December 1 1914.

W. W.pettry Oak Hill Hospital Della Tyree Howard Tyree Howard Bedford Oak Hill Harry Wright Amos Janney Crab Orchard John Jenney Annie Martin Jesse Williams Fayetteville Buren Davis J. B. Williams da Vis Mac Graham Beckley Memorial Hospital

Notice Of Sale Of Delinquent Lands In Raleigh County 1959

List of real estate sold in Raleigh County in December 1959 for nonpayment of 1958 taxes, purchased by individuals and the State of West Virginia. Includes numerous Beckley and Stanaford properties with owner names, districts, and parcel sizes. ends with legal notice from Sheriff Okey A. Mills.

Raleigh West Virginia Okey A. Mills Raleigh County

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