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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1952

Page

3

Wyoming Scouters Launch $8000 Drive in Wyoming County

Howard B Knepper announces the start of a fund drive to expand Boy Scout services in Wyoming County. Officials aim to raise 8000 to hire a full time field executive, expanding programs for about 12000 boys not yet reached, while praising local supporters and district leadership.

Register Mullens Howard B. Knepper National Council of Boy Scouts Wyoming County Guyandotte Victory Cafe Cincinnati Wyoming Raleigh Summers James B. Deck Raleigh County Appalachian Council Sandiego Pineville Laneloga Deck Gus F. Walker Boy Scout Fund H.C. Dykes

Death announced forHoward James Rowe 74 Alderson

Howard James Rowe 74 of Alderson died of a cerebral hemorrhage after a 10 week illness. He resided in Alderson since 1901, formerly with Beury Coal, later a dealer in coal and building materials. Surviving: wife Elizabeth Hoffman Rowe three sons Lawrence A. and Bernard in Alderson and Lawrence A. Jr. in Charleston three daughters Helen Crouch Belle Marguerite Rowe three brothers Harry Charles Fred one sister Lily Rowe New York City and three grandchildren Lt Lawrence A. Rowe Jr Maxwell AFB Ala Howard James Rowe III Alderson James Nelson Burdette Belle.

Register Alderson Howard James Rowe Beury Coal Company Echo Greenbrier Elizabeth Hoffman Rowe Lawrence A Charleston Bernard Howard James, Jr Helen R. Crouch Beckley J. N. Burdette Belle Marguerite Rowe Harry B Charles B Fred J Lily B. Rowe New York City Lawrence A. Rowe, Jr Maxwell Afb Alabama Ill James Nelson Burdette Belle

Wyoming Community Concert Prepares Membership Drive

The Wyoming Community Concert Association, active since 1948 in Mullens, plans its 1952-53 season and urges renewals. Members were mailed blue renewal cards by Mrs. Ben Murphree. response was tepid but open drives will proceed with Feb. 25 mail deadline and on-site pickups thereafter.

Wyoming Commuunity Concert Association Ben Murphree Murphree

Accidental Death Verdict Returned in Toler Inquest

In Fayetteville a coroner's jury ruled the death of James Keatley Toler, 36, accidental after he was shot in the chest during an altercation with his father, John H. Toler. The elder Toler, a former Fayetteville school principal, faced no further action. The burial is set at Huse Memorial Park after funeral services at Dodd Mortuary.

Register Fayetteville James Keatley Toler John H. Toler R. C. Godsey Dodd Funneral Home Pearlie Elmore Toler Louise To Ler Howard Carson Tolezi Nuttalburg Fayette County Tana Sue Jam Keatley, Jr Dodd’ Mortuary

Community arts group relies on yearly dues and campaigns

The association’s budget depends on member enrollment and dues to fund performances by famous artists. A minimum membership is needed each season to host at least three major concerts, else the group cannot function. A one week membership drive runs Feb 25 to March 1, after which only ticket holders may attend.

Micha Hodes Roy Cooper Bary Ensemble Columbus Boy Choir Donald Dame Columbia Concert Trio Mildred Dilling Harpo Marx Maria Braggiotti Federico Rey Pilar Gobez Jane Hobson Anj

Round World Vacation By The AP SATGON

Betsy Arminger an employee of the American Mutual Security Administration takes a 30 day round the world leave. She begins in the local area then heads to Los Angeles to visit relatives before continuing to Saigon and returning to her job.

Associated Press Satgon Betsy Arminger American Mutual Security Administration Tocal Los Angeles Cali Saigon

Rollins Funeral Rites Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Belle Rollins 88 will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Toneda Baptist Church Oceana with Rev Vern Cook officiating. Burial follows in Toney Fork Cemetery Kopperston. She was born March 18 1863 in Oceana, widow of James E Rollins, with surviving daughters Pearl Brown J Earl Cook and R L Fannin and son Rev Wayne Rollins. She was a member of Toneda Baptist Church.

Register Ansted Frederick Jacob Lively Carpenter Eula McClung Kessler Memorial Presbyterian Church C. W. McNutt South Charleston F. E. Manning Ames, Heights Clifty Cluty Benjamin Rebecca Kessler Lively Nicholas County Fayette Eliza Lively Blanche Clark Wilbert and Holland Lookout Wallace Willis Denyer Vivian Y Register Kopperston Fannie Belle ‘Rollins Wayne Rollins Toneda Baptist Church Vern Cook Oceana Toney Fork Kopper ’Ston Andrew Julia Cook Brooks James E. Rollins Pearl Brown J. Earl Cook R. L. Fannin Kermit Tom Brooks Clark Brooks Fairdale Rollins Ea Baptist Church

Not Enough Operators

Dr Maurice E Strieby of AT&T says human operators will still carry the load. He notes that by 1860 there would not be enough women in the United States between the ages of 16 and 50 to handle the growing number of calls. He adds that ninety percent of all trade transactions are settled by written check.

Sue Assunction Denver Maurice E. Strieby American Telephone and Telegraph Co United States

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