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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1957
Page
1
At Colcord Elementary School approximately half of the 81 students enrolled were absent this week due to mumps and influenza. The sickness began before Christmas and continues to keep children out of school. The item also notes curious—though unrelated—facts about the Korean peninsula’s dimensions.
Mrs Fannie Muncie 84 died at her home on School Street at 8 p.m. Monday of a heart condition after several years in ill health. Born April 20, 1873 she was preceded in death by husband Wesley Rex Martelle in 1951. She was a member of Oak Hill Methodist Church active in the Mary E Hut Circle. Survivors include brother Donnelly Jones of Fayetteville and two sisters Ada Garvin of Mount Hope and Emmie Reynolds of Oak HM. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Oak Hill Methodist Church with Dr K G Eastwood and Rev C W Jones. Burial in High Lawn Memorial Park. The body remains at Thomas Funeral Home until one hour before services.
Civice League member Mrs. John Scott chosen as Oak Hill Teacher of the Year and eligible for the statewide contest sponsored by the WV Federation of Women. Scott teaches at Collins High School and serves as treasurer of the federation. At Fayetteville, Judge Charles L. Garvin Jr. spoke on juvenile delinquency and society’s responsibility to youth. A five member committee was named to plan Camp Galahad fund efforts, led by Mrs. A L Syndor and others. Funds have funded a television set for Pinecrest patients, with Mrs. C P White guiding club projects. The Feb 18 meeting will cover Civil Defense.
Bridal shower for Miss Jean Ann Platt bride elect at Mrs Hy E Dillons Dillon home in Fayouville with Carolyn Dillon of Washington DC co hosting. Guests included many local women and relatives, gifts opened with Miss Lia Vaglio assisting.
Madison RNS reports Boone County American Red Cross is continuing appeals for Hungarian refugee relief funds. Chairman Lyon announced a $600 county quota, with some collected, as Red Cross members and Boone County schools conduct penny and nickel drives to meet the goal and support camps on the Hungarian border.
Mrs Dashi Lanyi was honored on her birthday with a Sunday afternoon dinner party at the home of Mrs Herbert Prices in Whitesville. Attendees included Mrs Minnie Face, Mr and Mrs Charles Casto, Mr and Mrs Richard Brown, Mr and Mrs Raymond Stanley and son, and Steve Lanyi.
An Oceana area social roundup lists Mr and Mrs Verner Watkins visiting Logan with relatives, Mr and Mrs Rufus Issac guests in Inez Kentucky, Mrs Dora Hurst hosting relatives from Pine Knob, Ruth Issac and Ruth Conley visiting Beckley, Ronald Roach and Philip Roach with family in Charleston, and Philip Roach Jr recovering at Kanawha Valley Hospital.
Funeral services for Fred Nelson Fink remain incomplete awaiting arrival of his son Third Class Robert Franklin Fink stationed in Newfoundland. Fink 53 of Gauley Bridge died Monday in a Montgomery hospital after 38 years as a railroad signal maintainer with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. He was born October 10 1902 in Fort Springs and lived in Gauley Bridge 27 years. Survived by wife Lula Perrow Fink two brothers John and Edgar Fink of Ronceverte sisters Mrs A M Werks of Huntington and Mrs F Richie of Hermiston Oregon. Body at Combs Funeral Home in Gauley Bridge.
Funeral arrangements announced for Mrs. Netlie Agnés Stidam 44 of Bud with service at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Woods Church Bud conducted by Rev. J Arthur. Burial will be in Bud Cemetery. She died Monday at Bluefield Sanitarium after five weeks as a patient. Survivors include husband Dewey a son Glennis nine daughters many relatives. Body to be moved to the son’s residence in Bud from Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alva Midkiff of Ameagle received a church shower on Tuesday night at Ameagle Church. Attendees included numerous local women such as Mrs. Juanita Flint Mrs. Jacqueline Akers Mrs. Gene McNally and others, with hostesses Joyce Withrow Ina Byers Nellie Kinder Ruby Campbell and Cathenta Grinin.
Mrs J W Martin returned home after a stay at Stevens Clinic in Lowelah for several days with minor operations. Mr and Mrs Robert Martin of Athens visited Pineville over the weekend and stayed with Rev and Mrs Albert R Young. Relatives from Point Pleasant and Chattanooga noted during the holidays including Rev Ferman B Young and Rev Loren D Young and their wives.
Whitesville chamber of commerce plans a 2:30 pm Thursday meeting at the Press Club. The session will be the first since Christmas and will discuss the Miss Whitesville contest.
Montcoal resident Lee B. Lynich Jr. was named to the Dean's Honor List for fall quarter at Highlands University Las Vegas NM. Dean G Q Burris notes students must maintain at least a 2.5 average and carry 14 credit hours. Lynch is a graduate student in business management and serves as director of publications on campus.
Harlem Heights Elementary sixth to eighth graders plan A Night of Fun Program for January 29 at 7 30 p m. The group will present three one act plays Billys First Date If Boys Were Councilor Peace and Quiet under the direction of Mrs Licille S Meadows teacher.
A revival began Sunday at the Garrison Church of God in Whitesville led by evangelist Rev. Coker of Barlow with his wife providing musical numbers. The two week series invites public attendance as Pastor J M Kile leads the congregation. In other news a Raleigh County civil suit lists United States Life Insurance Co as defendant in a $1289.12 action filed by D W Smith Sr, details unavailable.
Two Fayette County men were jailed on felonious assault charges after the death of Francis Willard Crews, 22, of Oak Hill. Warrants were obtained by Magistrate R. C. Godsey. The Oak Hill Veterans of Foreign Wars Club was raided. Red Brinson, manager, was jailed earlier and released on bond. Clifton and Crews were injured during a stairway incident as he was being ejected. Autopsy cited brain hemorrhage from injuries. Crews died yesterday morning at Beckley Veterans Hospital.
The Concord Branch of the American Association of University Women awarded a tuition scholarship to Jack Hickok of Athens High School. The March meeting planned a study group on the Middle East with the next meetings set for February and January. The program featured a review of Anne Sullivan Macy and Helen Keller.
The Sherman High School Flag Fund, now at 85 of a 150 goal, will host a Tenors Dance at Whitesville Junior High School gym Saturday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Ralph Holtle, fund chair, asks boosters from Clear Fork, Sherman Marsh Fork and Whitesville high schools to send two chaperones each. Music by Sherman High School Cole ers. Due to a damaged gym floor dancers will perform in stocking feet. Area students and adults invited.
Gauley Bridge brief items report Douglas Anderson visiting his WVU parents between semesters, George Allen serving with the U S Navy at Norfolk visiting home, Mrs Backus of Dixie improving at home, Mrs Brown called to Columbus Ohio for illness of daughter in law, Mrs McCallister of St Albans visiting with Charles Bracken, Howard Carly departing for Orlando, Propps family funeral reason, Frank Dietreich Glen Ferris announcing birth of seven pound daughter at Gauley Clinic, Charles Smallwood patient at Gauley Clinics, Mary Smith spending five weeks in Hinton with Ruth Smith recovering from eye surgery, Arnold McKinney family spent Sunday in Charleston.
The Madison Baptist Church BYF plans a pilgrimage to raise funds for Hungarian relief. About five members will wear arm bands and collect from residents in Madison and nearby areas, aiming to reach around 3,000 people. The drive began Thursday evening with voluntary contributions, allowing larger gifts.
Kenneth and Billy Junior White of Dayton Ohio visited their grandparents Mr and Mrs Clifford White last week and returned home Saturday evening
In Cincinnati an anti-baldness crusader returns to Beckley to offer free examinations and progress checks on Bishop home treatments tomorrow from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hotel Beckley. J J Stallers will also visit to assess clients and nonclients, with a money back guarantee after 30 days if unsatisfied. The Bishop expert promotes scalp health, explains no cure all, and stresses personal examination before treatment.
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