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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1957
Page
4
Mrs. Goldsmith age 32 died Tuesday after a long illness in Montgomery hospital. Services were conducted Wednesday at 7 pm at the Hooper Funeral Home Chapel by Rev Roger P Melton with burial at Stalnaker Cemetery following additional services Friday at 2 pm at Eabd Church with Rev T N Bennett in charge. She taught at Falls View Grade School for 11 years.
Dorothy Massey hosted a social gathering at her Baldwin Gilmer County home with guests including Mrs Perry Sarrett Mrs Anna Belle Dickens Mrs Elbert Smith Mrs Biddle Massey Jr Mes Faye Massey Mrs Frank Dempsey Mrs Lois Perks and Mrs Claudia Kirk The evening featured games and refreshments. Survivors include husband Eldon and her parents Mr and Mrs QO HH plus sister Mrs Barbara Reed of Glenville.
Fayetteville junior and Senior Woman's Club hosted a Monday night session featuring R. Vawter, assistant superintendent, discussing federal aid for new schools. Miss Dori Vaglio announced science plans and a March 29 party fund-raiser with a display of linens, silver, and china.
Five Boy Scouts received God and Country awards at Kopperston Community Church via a Church–scout program. Eugene Bowes Gary Gallaher Lyle Pennington Clark Fultz and Buford Brown earned the honor for meeting requirements including scripture memorization church doctrines mission study and service projects. Explorer David Rankin and Scout Terry Rose served as flag bearers. Jack Da vid presented pins as Rev James Shott oversaw the event with guest speaker Jack L. Lewis Appalachian Council scout executive from Bluefield.
The 1957 Mercury now surpasses 1734 feet in length and 64 feet in width with dramatically more leg elbow and headroom. It touts up to 290 horsepower in the new V-8 and Mercury Thermo-Matic Carburetor for all‑season efficiency. Its exclusive Floating Ride claims to smooth every road shock for a standout travel experience.
Mrs Baldwin named the first official PTA teacher selection for Boone County to head the program in Whitesville with entries expected across the county. She has two decades in the bathing profession, a Marshall College degree, extensive PTA work, 4-H and Scouting leadership, and church service, plus a long record with youth organizations and education groups.
Volunteer workers for the Heart Find Drive in Pay and surrounding communities have designated Feb. 25 for a four door canvass to collect donations. Mrs Sherman Stover is chairman urging volunteers to have their donations ready Monday when the workers call.
A six meeting math program completed Feb 15 at Scott High School Madison involved teachers from Scott Washington districts and area schools. Plans began in January with Scott High School staff organizing sessions for students across Madison tied to the program and two guests Banks Wilbern and Rex Grey advising on improvements.
RUE WINNER OCALA FLAS. Thomas Cummings beat a pursuing man to a railroad crossing, dashed in front of an oncoming train, and hid as the train passed. He told the Florida Highway Patrol that the would be officer was not real, a flashlight and an overcoat were taken from his car.
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