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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1959
Page
2
Miss Elizabeth Thomas, co owner of the Oak Hill Theatre, was attacked returning home late Wednesday. Her mother Electra Thomas offers a $100 reward for the apprehension of the criminals, alleging several men may be involved. Thomas is under a doctor's care with a possible concussion and facial injuries.
Fayetteville reports a brief board meeting approving current bills. Vivian Crouse resigns as teacher at Minden School. Mary Ellen Carter transfers Cunard to Minden. Audrey Nadine Williams hired as substitute at Cunard.
Nellie Saydus v Richard S Morgan dismissed in Wyoming County Circuit Court. Also dismissed was the suit by Aaron Stewart against Richard S Morgan. Morgan settled for 250 dollars.
The Oceana High School PTA invites the community to a 7 30 p m meeting at the auditorium with Rev Norman K Morgan pastor of Pineville Presbyterian Church speaking on Character and Spiritual Education of High School Youth Bob Thomas president will present a recreation program report and discuss the carnival plans all interested in local youth urged to attend
NAMON DUTY of Madison was elected president of the Boone County Board of Education for a two year term. Sully Jarrell, newly elected member, took his oath for a six year term. The board noted a five percent cut in school funds will cost about $60,000 this year and voted to trim purchases, maintenance and construction to sustain a full nine month term. Ongoing Seth and Danville constructions will be delayed but to be completed as soon as possible. A weather related plan set last school time to be made up by extending the year unless teachers report otherwise.
Fayette County Court sponsored drive praised by chairman Eugene E. Houchins as a strong success. He spent days at the collection site, noting donations of money and new and used clothing from local stores and individuals. A anonymous donor gave 25 dollars enabling 14 pairs of shoes. Groups from Fayetteville churches and the Junior Woman's Club aided sorting, with boxes to be distributed to areas in greatest need.
Mrs. Glen Kennedy and children Billy and Glennice move from Vancouver British Columbia to Whitesville to live with her father Frank Kazupski. Kennedy an engineer with an oil and gas drilling firm travels globally, prompting the family to settle in Whitesville. Alice Faye Kennedy remains a student nurse in Atlanta Georgia.
Fayetteville Junior High student Alan Alberchinski bought the 500th U S Savings Stamp in the School Savings Program. Susan Edds, treasurer for the project, assisted. Mrs Fletcher Arritt, sponsor and club member, recorded the sale as the program marks its 300th stamp since fall.
Whitesville Moose Lodge officers will travel to Beckley for a Sixth District Moose Association meeting at 7 p.m. Carl W. Ploch will lead the Whitesville delegation. F H Carter will present the new district membership program. Cather Jones outlines the 1959 conservation plan. O H Garten will call other chairmen to report. The district includes Beckley Hinton Oak Hill Layland Rainelle Richwood Montgomery and White Sulphur Springs.
The Bren ton Church of God Youth Sunday School Class hosted a hamburger fry in the church basement on Saturday. The refreshment committee included Alma Bishop and Robert Day. Attendees listed include Rayburn Avonell Darrell Roberts Susan Kegley Harley Morgan Butch Butcher James Earl Wyatt Joan Patony Tearlie Wright Linda Wright Brenda Morgan Robert Bradford Dorothy Miller Mary Bishop Clella Bishop Faye Donald Frances McGlathlin James Carmen Cook Roy Green Roscoe James David Miller Bobby Cook Ronnie Hatfield Tony Paton Frankie Short Gloria McGuire.
A daughter was born January 13 at Memorial Hospital Princeton to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert S. Fink Jr Route 3 Princeton in the United States.
An advertisement touts Ritasal as effective against arthritis rheumatism neuralgia and rursitis, claiming relief in all weather and all day and night. The copy urges readers to send their name and address to EF. Martin Ronceverte West Virginia for information free rush.
Fire destroyed the Elizabeth Stockdale building at Colcord Home School on February 1, 1958. After months of delay, construction of a brick framed replacement begins, adding two classrooms, attic storage, kitchen and large activity room. The project uses local labor with Pauley Construction Co. of Hamlin directing work and plans to repurpose the Barn as boys’ sleeping quarters in summer.
Fayetteville Junior Woman's Club announced plans to compete in a national sewing contest titled The Ideal Costume for the Clubwoman's Wardrobe. Entries are club member entries with judging at local, district, and state levels culminating in grand prizes including a three week Paris London trip and cash awards, plus trips to the 1959 GFWC convention.
Presbyterian Circle No 2 met Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs David Thorne s residence. Mrs J N Jarrett led the Bible lesson from 1 Peter verses 1 and 2. New committees named for the year include Bible leader moderator Mrs C R Hill and dinner planning with Mrs Bill Klapp and Mrs Otis Morton. Others oversee friendship flower and general circle duties with officers acting as recording secretary treasurer and co chair. Guest Mrs Joe O Thompson of Riner Addition attended.
Mount Hope residents celebrate the completion of a new road to Mount Hope High School by the State Road Commission. Construction started in spring 1958 and most work was finished by the start of the 1938 school term. The road cuts walking time from Main Street by over half and enhances driving ease, boosting property values near the school and nearby homes. A large unpaved parking area provides firm, smooth space for parking and recreation.
Wyom ing County Circuit Court filings list multiple suits including state tax cases against Helen and Marie Shannon for 2301.51, transportation tax against M M Boggs for 3056.35, infant damages for Mary Elizabeth Mitchell via Charles Mitchell against Clarence Kelly for 5000, Southwest Virginia Tire against Guyan Auto for 5300, Howard Cook administrator against Smith's Transfer for 10000, American Block Co against H G Toler for 2649.30 with interest to Aug 1 1958, and a suit against unknown heirs of John Preston with Lucille Preston seeking sole heir status for two Mullens lots.
Fayette County home demonstration agent Mrs Betty Gray presented the good living series lesson Am I Growing As a Leader to Laurel Homemakers Club at Mrs Charles Carter's Burnside Street residence. Morning devo by Mrs Warren Sizemore and prayer by Mrs Herman Hint preceded a poem read by Mrs Sizemore, a story Convalsent Care and song All Because of Calvary.
Fayetteville news reports Jackie Thompson son of Mrs Louis Thompson serves as a page in the current U S Congress. He was appointed by Third District Congressman Cleveland M Bailey. A Fayetteville High School sophomore he is class vice president, student council member, Pen Pal Club, Boy Scouts, Youth Fellowship, and a B honor roll student.
Mrs John Henry Colcord hosted a stork shower at the Kenneth Thompson residence in Am Eagle Monday at 7 p.m. Hostesses were Vera Jean Treadway and Carol Thompson. Gifts were opened for a long list of guests and prizes went to Wilmetta Walker, Frances Cowley, and Joyce Withrow.
Mrs. Betty Wilson, 31, claimed her dog jumped from the back to the front seat and hit the steering wheel, causing her car to swerve into a parked vehicle. Police issued her a ticket for the incident.
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