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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1959

Page

8

Flower Arrangements Shown On WOAY TV January Series

Mrs Mae Puckett of Spade and Trowel Garden Club demonstrated assorted flower arrangements on WOAY TV as part of Coffee With Zel. The January program featured all white branches, pink carnations with hemlock and laurel, painted iris pods, dried canna leaves, and other seasonal displays using wood and props. The Fayette County Garden Council sponsors the weekly segment airing Thursday mornings throughout January.

Oak Hill ANS Mae Puckett Spade and Trowel Garden Club Zel WOAY Fayette County Garden Council

Cary L Bland Rites Tuesday

Funeral services for Cary L. Bland will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Ronceverte Baptist Church led by Rev. David Harper and Rev. A K Whiteside. Burial follows at Wallace Memorial Cemetery near Clintonville. Bland 46 of Ronceverte died Saturday in Beckey Veterans Administration Hospital after a short illness. He lived in Ronceverte 11 years and belonged to Associated Reform Presbyterian Church Fairlea and VFW Post Fairlea. Survivors include wife Lucille three daughters Rachel Shirley and Sharon and son Chester all at home four sisters and one brother. Body to be taken to residence at 10 a.m. today from Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home and to the church one hour before funeral.

Ronceverte RNS Cary L. Bland Fairlea Lucille Rachel Shirley Sharon Chester Lennie Dean Oak Hill Leona Hilton Grace Adams Second Creek Jessie Puckett Nicholson C. R Wallace and Wallace Funeral

Pre-registration at West Virginia Tech under way

Montgomery RNS report notes second semester pre-registration at the West Virginia Institute of Technology began today and runs through Friday. Registrar Annie L. Castle says registration is only for current students. official day is Jan. 27. New term classes start Jan. 28 with first semester exams Jan. 10-22.

Collins resumes studies at University of Kentucky

Eddie Collins has resumed his studies at the University of Kentucky in Lexington after visiting with his parents Mr and Mrs Richard Collins. He was accompanied to Lexington by Mrs Gladys Trent, Miss Patey Shields, and his parents.

Baileysville Eddie Colling University of Kentucky Lexington Richard Collins Collins Gladys Trent Patey Shields

Oak Hill AAUW Group Meets in Fayette County

The Fayette Branch of the American Association of University Women met at Mrs. Allie Procter’s residence. They urged support for the AAUW educational center in Washington DC and asked WOAY TV to air a Middle East program series. Mrs. Willa Huddleston gave a five minute briefing on foreign policy and Miss Zella Bishop spoke on Middle East educational plans. The gathering included several members and one guest, Mrs. H. J. Bickerson.

Oak Hill AMS Fayette American Association of University Women Allie Procter AAUW Washington, D.C Woay Television Middle East Willa Huddleston Russia

Fayette CTA Meeting Held in Fayetteville Auditorium

Fayette Elementary School auditorium hosts a Fayette County Classroom Teachers Association meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday with hostesses from the faculty. A guest speaker from the West Virginia State Education Association will discuss important association items.

Fayetteville RNS Fayette Fayette County Classroom Teachers Association West Virginia State Education Association

Hr Arthur Dies at 49 in Fayetteville Home

Fayetteville resident Hubert Arthur aged 49 died Sunday at his parents home after a long illness. A World War II veteran and Bronze Star recipient, he leaves a wife Angie, a son Jimmy with the Air Force on Okinawa, a daughter Betty Low Fryer of Monroe Michigan, two brothers Bernard and Pershing, and five sisters. Funeral arrangements are pending at Dodd Payne Funeral Home.

Angie Arthur Jimmy U.S. Air Force Okinawa Betty Low Fryer Monroe Mich Bernard Pershing Ruby Rhodes Fayetteville Ethel Chase Ransom Mildred Picklesimer Jenkins, Ky Opal Heslop Hammond Dodd Payne

Fayette Woman's Club Pushes Natural Resources Department

The Fayette Woman's Club adopted a resolution to be sent to the state legislature proposing a unified Department of Natural Resources in West Virginia. It argues consolidation will reduce overlap, improve efficiency, cut costs, and provide clearer authority and better service to the public and future citizens.

Woman’s Club Fayetteville RNL Fayette Department of Natural Resources West Virginia Club

Society Accepts 16 Tech Students

The Ameri can Society of Testing Materials has accepted 16 West Virginia Institute of Technology students into membership announced by Maynard E. Hall associate professor of engineering. Names include Dennie Adkins, John Brightwell, James Brown, Elmer Conner, David Crabtree, Robert Ellis, James Farley, Vasilios Giannaras, James Hayes, C Junior Haught, Arlie Lawrence, F N Merritt, Fernando Morandi, Raymond Ratliff Jr, Baren Sparks, and Richard Tockeyy.

Dennie L. Adkins Belle John Clinton Brightwell Charleston James M. Brown Union Elmer Stuart Conner Chesapeake David Douglas Crabtree Montgomery Robert Lee Ellis Longacre James Kenneth Farley Colcord Vasilios J. Giannaras Whitesville James Lee Hayes Oak Hill C. Junior Haught New Martinsville Arlie Lawrence Rock F. N. Merritt Fernando Morandi Santiago Chile Raymond E. Ratliff Jr Baren Sparks Blakeley Richard O. Toggey Havertown

Woman from Kopperston Admitted After Leg Fracture Fall

Mrs. Ruby E. Fultz of Kopperston was admitted to Stevens Clinic Welch on Thursday for reduction of fractures in her right leg after slipping on ice glazed steps.

Kopperston Ruby E. Fultz Stevens Clinic Welch

Woman's Group Names Chairmen

The Lookout Farm Women's Club met at Mrs. Hallie Crist's home with devotional leader Mrs. Lilly Blume presenting the theme Mary's Heart but Martha's Hands. New chairmen include project Mrs. Elmer Harrell and education Mrs. R. C. Crotty. A silver tea for the polio drive is set for January 27 at Hillcrest Motel from noon to 6 pm.

Lookout RNL Lookout Farm Woman's Club Hallie Crist Lilly Blume Martha Elmer Harrell West Virginia Shirley McKnown Effie Blume W. K. Kountz R. C. Crotty R. C. Blume Hillcrest R. O. Blume Retta Holiday Retta Holidway Shirley MecKnown Pauline Levy Joe Stockley W. K. Kouitz W. Levy Evan MecKnown Gertrude Blume Wallace Brown Elmer Harrel

Pennsylvania Man Is Student Rotarian

Lloyd Weaver of Swarthmore Pa has been named Student Rotarian for January by the Montgomery Rotary Club. A senior at West Virginia Institute of Technology he majors in printing management and serves as editor of the Bear Tracks annual. Weaver is active in campus affairs and honors lists, holding leadership roles in Beta Kappa Chi Pi Alpha Psi and Westminster Fellowship. He is a varsity tennis member and will attend Rotary meetings during January. This is the third Tech senior honored this year joining Gerald Hamilton and James Andrews.

Montgomery Lloyd Weaver Earl Weaver Swarthmore Montgomery Rotary Club West Virginia Institute of Technology Tech Beta Kappa Chi Pi Alpha Psi Westminister Fellowship Tech Scientist Gerald Buddo) Hamilton Chariton Heights James Andrews

Bor derland Chapter D A R to Meet at Glen Jean

The Borderland Chapter of the Daughters of America will meet at the residence of Mrs. C F McCay in Glen Jean at 1 30 p m on Wednesday. Mrs Iona Williamson will serve as co host. The speaker will be H J Oran of Lester with the topic Harpers Ferry.

Oak Hill RNS Borderland The Daughters of America C. F. McCay Glen Jean Iona Williamson H. J. Oran Lester Harper's Ferry

Matheny Personal Notices Mixed in Beckley Area

Mrs Roy Stone spends week visiting friends in Beckley. Mrs Vendl Travis was Monday guest of her parents in Steeles. Lynn and Patricia England hurt in accidents last week. treated at Oceanic Medical Center. Nathan England and family hosted by son. Mrs Luther Johnson treated at Wyoming General Hospital. Mrs Avery McMillion returned from Stevens Clinic Hospital Welch. husband ill at Wyoming General. McMillion fell ill at work in Kopperston. Frank Martin and four children moved from Lillydale to W J Jewell property in Matheny. Jewells now in Charleston. he is district manager of a coffee concern.

Oceana Medical Center Nathan England Monaville Luther Johnson Wyoming General Hospital Mullen Avery McMillion Stevens Clinic Welch Mullens McMillion Kopperston Frank Martin Lillydale W. J. Jewell Matheny the Jewells Charleston

Manotree Miller Hospitalized After Coal Drill Incident

Russell Miller, 34, of Marianna, was treated at Stevens Clinic for contusions to the right foot after a coal drill slipped and fell on his foot while at work for Island Creek Coal Co.

Marianna Russell Miller Stevens Clinic Island Creek Coal Co

Recreation Committee Schedules Meet Today

Whitesville Recreation Park Committee will meet at Whitesville Junior High School at 7 p.m. today. Quentin Barrett represents the Boone County Board of Education, Mayor H. F. Morgan attends for the town, James Pandelios leads the Whitesville American Legion Post, and Earl Howell represents the Whitesville Moose Lodge as they plan this year’s improvement schedule.

Whitesville RNS Boone County Board of Education Quentin Barrett H. F. Morgan James Pandelios American Legion Earl Howell

Hood Dies in Scarbro Funeral Services Set

Funeral services for George Hood, 75, Scarbro, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at C. D. Trent Funeral Home Chapel Beckley with Rev. C. M. Ellis. Burial follows at Greenwood Memorial Park. He died Sunday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gray after an extended illness. Survivors include three sisters Mrs Bessie Summersville Scarbro Mrs Marinder Baker Akron Ohio and Mrs Lucille Garrison Omar and two brothers S J Hood Akron and Bud Hood. The boy will remain at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Scarbro George Hood C. D. Trent Funeral Home Beckley C. M. Ellis Greenwood Memorial Park Hood Ed Gray Bessie Summersville Marinder Baker Arkon Ohio Lucille Garrison

Dorothy Teen Center Opens at Dorothy

RNS report Zachari Karantonis opens a recreation room for teens at Dorothy with 5 to 9 pm weekday visiting hours and daily chaperons. No alcohol sold. A juke box serves music for about 50 people. Friday shows feature The Dorothy Rock and Roll Band. Saturday nights host adult dances with a small cover charge.

Dorothy Rns Zachari Finna) Karantonis Dorothy Rock

Wyoming Hospital Admits 58 Persons

A weekly list from Wyoming General Hospital in Mullens records 58 admissions by day, naming patients from towns including New Richmond, Mullens, Ravencliff, Itmann, Huntington, Allen Junction, and Cyclone among others. The roster covers Monday through Sunday and includes multiple entries for several communities.

Mullens ANS Wyoming General Hospital Lawrence Church New Richmond Alva Cooper Marianna Darrell Ashley Janice Bishop Bud Virginia Davis Mary Jane Halsey Maben Judy Ann Cook Stephenson Betty Carol Belberry Ravencliff Eugene Coeburn Cyclone Elizabeth Sinecoff Ravenclif Ollie Dixon Otsego George Stevenson Alvin Barrett Wolf Pen Troy Edwards Clara Whitt Keyrock Donald Tolliver Pineville Mayron Hawkins Allen Junction Nancy Lester James Adams Itmann Mary Cadle Odd Hessie Lusk Herndon Carl Dickerson Logan Carol Gibson Rita Hicks M. F. Pickett Huntington Ray Winfrey Corinne Harry Halsey Baileysville Tom Griffith Oceana Charles Simmons Susie Hess Pamela Billings Helen Janice Walker Clear Fork Shirley Piercy Killarney Samuel Byrd Thurman Clark Glenda Bishop Elsie Box Beckley Vandeline Miller Wyoming Wintford Cook Walter McKinney Avery McMillion Matheny Judy Kay McMillion Math Junction Shirley Akers Elaine Viers Aileen Whitt Basin Ricky Griffith Glen Rogers Rachel Martin Marie Hall

Home Mail Delivery Set For 116 Families

Mullens residents on eight newly paved streets will gain home delivery and parcel post starting Thursday. Postmaster Curtis Crotty says 116 additional families about 464 people will be served on new routes including Collier Avenue Farley Avenue Lincoln Street Virginia Street North Poplar Street Fairview Avenue Highland Avenue extension and Florence.

Mullens RNS Curtis Crotty Crotty Collier Avenue Center Street Farley Avenue Lincoln Street Virginia Street North Poplar Street Fairview Avenue Highland Avenue Florence

Paises Honored With Dinner Before Navy Deployment

Mr and Mrs Robert Pais were honored with a dinner at his parents Pineville residence. The couple wed December 22 at his parents home. The bride, Barbara Franklin, is daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Franklin of Marianna. They plan to return to his Navy station in Key West Florida soon.

Pineville Rns Robert Pais Oscar Pais Barbara Franklin Ralphanklin Marianna Pais U. S. Navy Key West Fla

Bryant Speaks At Rotary Meet

Whitesville Rotary Club met at Whitesville Junior High School at 6 30 p m Thursday with Clyde V Bryant, IBM Charleston branch manager, delivering the principal address Automation With The Changing Times Bryant urged use of machines to stay competitive and predicted a six hour workday four day week and a population rise of 30 million He added machines do not replace but aid workers Rufus Kannon announced a February 5 program by a Russian expert on the life of the Russian people

Whitesville RNS Bryant Rufus Kannon Russia

Presbyterian Church Circles Hold Meetings in Pineville

The Pineville Presbyterian Church circles met Thursday at 7 30 p m. Circle 1 hosted by Mrs W W Bolt with Ruth Blackburn as chairwoman and R S Bowers moderating the Bible study. January emphasis on Christian Education led by Mrs Thomas Booth. Circle 2 hosted by Mrs C W Andrick with Howard Swimm as chair and moderator. January emphasis by Mrs Norman K Morgan. Circle 3 hosted by Mrs Frank McNaughton at 1 pm with Mrs William Henkins as chair and Mrs Paul Wilson moderating. Members attended across circles, gifts given to Nancy Lou McNaughton.

Pineville RNS Ralph Looney Thomas Booth R. S. Bowers Ruth Blackburn J. W. Burton Bolt C. W. Andrick Howard Swimm W. V. McNemar Sr Eugene L. Neal James Sands Norman K. Morgan Marlene Andrick Andrick Frank McNaughton William Henkins Paul Wilson Marvin Bowyer James Smith Earl Miller E. B. Swimm Mangus Olsen D. W. Hollinger Frank MecNaighton Nancy Lou McNaughton Nancy Lou Circle

Area WSCS Plans Fund Raising Events

Members of the Glen Rogers Community Church Woman's Society of Christian Service voted to sell plates bearing the church image to boost the treasury and also will sell brooms. They plan curtains for the kitchen and social room. A committee was formed with Mrs. Glenn Robinson, Mrs. Ruby Welshans, and Mrs. Tom Dezarn. The Tuesday meeting, led by new president Mrs. Hazel Dancy, opened with a devotional by Mrs. Reuben Williams.

Glen Rogers RNS Woman's Society of Christian Service Glen Rogers Community Glenn Robinson Ruby Welshans Tom Dezarn Hazel Dancy Reuben Williams Ina Rhen Helen McClung Erma Guthrie Dorothy Vidovich Dezarn Williams Dancy Hazel Gentry Eva Hrasar Robinson Marion Brooks Helen Trump Waldo Tackett Marie Bailey

Lookout Visitors Return from Dallas and Ohio Trips

Lookout society notes list visiting relatives from Dallas Texas and Lans ing Ohio. Mr and Mrs J S Dempsey and Miss Evelyn Wood will visit John and Earl Wood Dempsey. Elmer Zickafoose hosts Dallas Sanford and J F Hedrick. Lora Grose Miller’s visitors include Gladys Boley and L E Blume. Dennis McCutcheon and children Dennis Kathy Diane return after visiting parents A J McCutcheon.

Gladys Boley L. E. Blume A. J McCutcheons Dennis McCutcheon Dennis Kathy Diane

Shumates Return to Marshall College After Holidays

Louise and Richard Shumate return to Marshall College Huntington after holiday visit with parents Mr and Mrs Finley Shumate. Louise is a sophomore majoring in chemistry while Richard, a freshman, majors in social studies and physical education.

Glen Fork Marshall College Huntington Finley Shumate Louise Richard Shumate Shumate

Belcher Funeral Scheduled Today

Funeral services for James Belcher, 74, were set for 2 p m at the Church of God in Clear Fork, with Rev. Ike Mullens officiating. Burial followed in Belcher Cemetery. Survivors include son Raymond and daughter Car rie Dunn, plus three sisters.

Pineville Personal Notes From Holiday Visits

Pineville residents list holiday travel and family visits with relatives in Greenbrier Military School Lewisburg Charlottesville Washington Bridgeton Bridgeton Bridgeton etc. Names include Mrs C S Smith Swannie Alice Beavers Marilyn Forren Gwendolyn Box Sandra Stant lis Burke Weaver Christine Lambert Maggie Goode D T Worrell Estel Morgan Opie Pridemore D T Daniels and son Johnny.

Pineville Rns C. S. Smith Swannie Lewisburg Greenbrier Military School Alice Beavers Mullens University Hospital Charlottesville Thomas Stone Concord College Athens Edgar Stone Marilyn Forren Fred Perdue Dale Acord Glen Fork Gwendolyn Box Fred Box Crowley-Worrell Washington, D. C Sandra Stantlis Marianna Burke Weaver Paul Weaver Bridgeton N. J Sam Lambert Marietta John S. Lambert Christine Lambert West Virginia University Maggie Goode Princeton R. H. Breeden Roy Lee Jin Parks Janice Lee Charleston R. M. Painter Keystone W. H. Horne Jr J. Fred Horne Welch D. T. Worrell Morgantown E. W. Worrell Major Alvin J. Morgan Estel Morgan Florida Opie Pridemore Chapmanville D. T. Daniels Johnny Glade Spring

Seal Sale Campaign Totals $5517 in Fayette County

Fay ette County's 1958 Christmas Seal Sale reports $5,517 collected to date, Mrs. C. P. Anderson Jr. chairman. This compares with $5,047 last year, a decrease of $429, though officials hope to reach the $11,006 goal as many residents still respond to seal sale letters.

Fayetteville RNS Fayette County C. P. Anderson Jr

Hartford Bank Holdup Man Escapes With 14376

Police and FBI officers flooded a Hartford bank lobby after a holdup suspect fled with 14376 dollars. A bystander described a man knocking on a door outside claiming to have business with the bank and wanting to make a deposit while a guard delayed him.

Hartford Conn FBI

Band Subs For Bugler At Schofield Barracks

The 27th Infantry at Schofield Barracks now wakes to regimental band music at 5 50 a m instead of bugle calls. The Army says the music remains brassy and effective in starting the day.

Honolulu 27Th Infantry Schofield Barracks

Coleman welcomes first child Michael Wayne

Mr and Mrs Tommy Joe Coleman announce the birth of their son at 2 30 am Monday in Oak Hill Hospital. The baby Michael Wayne weighed 6 pounds 6 ounces at birth. Mrs Coleman is the former Rose Lafferty daughter of Lonnie and unknown. Her husband is the son of Azel Coleman and his wife.

Mossy Tommy Joe Coleman Oak Hill Hospital Michael Wayne

England couple welcome Grace Hospital son in Welch

Hanover duo Mr and Mrs Charles England are the proud parents of a baby boy weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces born Thursday at 10 17 p m at Grace Hospital in Welch.

Hanover Charles England Grace Hospital Welch

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