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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1955

Page

6

Stephenson Twin Child Is Dead

One of twin daughters born at 2 am to Mr and Mrs Ernest Prince Stephenson died at birth in Wyoming General Hospital. Surviving are the parents the twin sister six other brothers and sisters Callan Dewval Dexter Cacil Rivana and Rilla. Funeral 2 pm Thursday Rich Creek Va Rev I B Kilby burial McComas Cemetery Pin Oak. Body taken to residence from Robertson and Fogelsong Funeral Home at 3:30 pm today.

Mullens Ernest Prince Stephenson Wyoming General Hospital Callan Dewval Dexter Cacil Rivana Rilla Rich Creek I. B. Kilby McComas Cemetery Pin Oak Robertson and Fogelsong

Jailed on Charge of Improper License Plates

Otto Glen Underwood of Nallen was convicted by Magistrate W B Mullens and sentenced to 10 days in the county jail for driving with improper license plates after arrest by State Trooper F W Line on Monday.

Fayetteville RNL Otto Glen Underwood

Floating lure debuts in Wilmington dispensers

A new dry-fly spray keeps lures floating atop water without an oily ring and is now sold in dispensers. An oyster supper is planned at Oak Hill Odd Fellows Hall at 6 30 p m Saturday, per Laurel Rebekah Lodge secretary's notice.

Wilmington Del Oak Hill RNS Odd Fellows Hall The Laurel Rebekah Lodge

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. Pearis at First Baptist

Mrs. S. P. Pearis was honored at a surprise birthday party following the quarterly T. E. L. Sunday School Class meeting at First Baptist Church. Hostessess were Mrs. C. A. Ellison and Mrs. N. W. McGhee. Guests included several members who presented gifts and shared cake, ice cream, and coffee.

F. G. Williams Ralph Mays J. C. Newsome Charles McKinney Randolph Caldwell Everette Green O. H. Martin J. K. Smith L. F. McCreary Bernice McCreary Ellison McGhee

Creomulsion For Children Ad Promotes Cough Relief

An old ad copy urges parents to use Creomulsion for children during colds measles or flu to ease a creaky cough. It claims to soothe throat and chest membranes loosen phlegm relax tension and aid natural healing while offering a milder pink and blue packaging option at the drug counter. It promises relief from coughs chest colds and acute bronchitis.

Fayetteville meeting to seek new industry tonight

The Fayetteville courthouse hosts a 7 o'clock meeting to discuss attracting new industry to Upper Fayette County. The Raleigh Register supports regional industrial development, noting that cooperation among Beckley Mount Hope Oak Hill Fayetteville and nearby towns can spur prosperity and prevent outmigration.

Fayette County Fayetteville Register Raleigh County Index Raleigh Register Raleigh The Beckley Mount Hope Oak Hill Hinton Mullens Whitesville Upper Fayette County

Oak Hill Chamber Reorganizes with BBB and IDC

Oak Hill Chamber of Commerce reconstituted in a joint meet ing with the Better Business Bureau and the Industrial Development Corporation at City Hall. Officers elected include Pat R. Hamilton president C R Hill Jr vice president Wallace Bennett secretary Virginia Fox treasurer. Committees named for nominating slate budgets dues project and fluoridation study with members M H Martin R R Thomas Jr Joe Oliver and others. Next meeting set for Hotel Hill March 8 at 1 p.m.

Oak Hill RNS Oak Hill Chamber of Commerce Better Business Bureau Chamber of Commerce Industrial Development Corporation City Hall Business Bureau Industrial Commission Chamber The Pat R. Hamilton C. R. Hill Jr Wallace Bennett Virginia Fox Hamilton M. H. Martin Roy Lee H. A. Berry A. L. Sydnor Joe Keatley O. C. Hall

Wyoming Miner Killed in Fall Of Mine Roof

Frank Hubbard 42 fatally injured in a roof fall at the Black Eagle mine Jones and Laughlin Steel. He died at 1:25 p m after admission to Wyoming General Hospital Mullens. Funeral set for Pineville Presbyterian Church with burial in Logan Memorial Park Cemetery. Surviving include wife Barbara two daughters six brothers and a sister. Crew member T W Blankenship and Elbert Tiller not hospitalized.

Mullens RNS Wyoming County Frank Hubbard New Richmond Black Eagle Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation Wyoming General Hospital Hubbard Talladega Ala J. L Carrie Hubbard Barbara Sharon Pineville Presbyterian Church Norman Morgan Logan Memorial Park Logan Robertson and Foglesong Henry Bartrum T. W. Blankenship Beckley Elbert Tiller Princeton

Oceana Area Personal Notes Share Local Visits and Updates

The Oceana area bulletin lists Carol Hammond, a Mount Vernon Seminary senior in Washington, performing on the Ted Fulton Show to raise funds for the polio drive. It also notes Mrs. Carl Hammond’s return from Charlottesville, family visits, surgery updates for Ronald Lee Cooper, and various relatives and friends visiting or visiting in Oceana.

Oceana RNS Carl Hammon Carol Mount Vernon Seminary Washington, D. C Ted Fulton Washington Carl Hammond Charlottesville French Lucas Beckley Lucas University Hospital Ronald Lee Cooper Bluefield Lavida Raymond Charles Ross Oceana _ Presbyterian Church Glendale Calif Stella Rippeth Shirley Celia Payne Bradshaw Loutisha Sams West Virginia Tech Montgomery Grant Sams French Manning Marian Manning Laird Memorial Hospital Bessie Reed Dayton Ohio David Mayberry Herbert Elkins Atlanta Walter Elkins

Oak Hill Seeks Industry With New Civic Group

Oak Hill plans formation of an Industrial Development Corporation led by Mayor C. R. Hill and local businessmen to attract diverse industries to Oak Hill and Fayette County. A joint meeting with Rotary and other groups is set for March 10 at Hotel Hill to invite merchants and residents to join.

Oak Hill RNS Rotary, Liang, Ci Industrial Development Corporation Hotel Hill C. R. Hill Mayor Hill Chamber of Commere Industrial Corporation Fied Fayette County

Opportunities in South America Guide to Alaska Child Care and Management

A compact catalog style page lists diverse guides and manuals from travel and farming to crafts and personal development. It includes topics such as hunting and fishing, sewing, first aid, and modern living guides with a note that CODs are not accepted at the advertised price.

South America Alaska

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Johnny Tennant Oak Hill City Hall C. F. Hale Beck Neville St Simmons Fayette Chamber of Commerce Elects Orville Rich George Armstrong Wyoming Ea Ai Mildred Dunn Gasco Food Institute Halstead Refrigeration Co Oceana Personals Rubirosa House of Books Commerce Erie A. O. Smith Permaglas Water Heater Mem. Bldg Memorial Building J. J. Lamb J. J. Lamb's Permaglas J. J. Lamb & Son 2Nd Ave
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