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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1953

Page

10

Fayetteville Garden Club to Meet Thursday

Fayetteville members of the Garden Study Club plan a Thursday meeting at the Christian Boarding Home, with Mrs. A. M. Gray hosting. President Mrs. Ralph Frazier notes a program on garden therapy, with plans for a Valentine workshop at Marmet Hospital and a later hospital visit with favors, napkins, and seedling windowsills.

Fayetteville Home Christian A. M. Gray Court St Ralph Frazier Clifford Allen Bosi C. E. Mahan Marmet Hospital

Program Given By School Staff At Lions Meet

Oak Hill observes Collins High School publications staff meeting at the Lions Club. Miss Shirley Thomas introduces Franklin Kincaid John Howard Scott George Kincaid Shirley Kincaid Connie Frye Carol Sue Lyons. Kincaid explains journalism deadlines and the Acorn layout prior to school opening. The Log tops state and other associations. Lion Ernest McCoy notes basketball boards at school courts.

Oak Hill Collins High School Log Acorn Daily Chip Shirley Thomas Oak Hill Lions Club Franklin Kincaid John Howard Scott George Kincaid Shirley Kincaid Connie Frye Carol Sue Lyons The Thomas Lion Ernest McCoy

Woman Succumbs On 99th Birthday At Elk Run Home

Nanty Ellen Workman died on her 99th birthday at the Elk Run home of her daughter Jenerva May in Whitesville. Surviving: son Dave Workman of Red Star. six daughters Ella in Twilight Ida Browning of Punta Gorda chi Minnie Bradley of Winding Gulf Bertha Thompson of Naoma and Marsha Hodge of Louisville Ky. Funeral arrangements pending at Armstrong Funeral Home Whitesville.

Whitesville Nanty Ellen Workman Elk Run Jenerva May May Dave Workman Red Star Ella Workman Twilight Ida Browning Punta Gordachi Minnie Bradley Winding Gulf Bertha Thompson Naoma Marsha Hodge Louisville Armstrong Funeral Home

Phone Growth Explained to PTA Montreal-Stickney

Talks and films on telephone growth presented by Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co at the Montreal-Stickney Parent-Teacher Association meeting. Principal Quentin Barrett said plans were underway for a spaghetti dinner with date pending. refreshments served with Mrs. Josie Bryant in charge. Dental exams set by Dr Emmanuel Kostas for students at Montceal-Stickney School, a free service sponsored by the PTA. An Odd Fellows meeting in Whitesville installed Bryan Keatley as Scribe of the Encomapment. A new program clock purchased from IBM installed at Montreal-Stickney Elementary School by the Raleigh County Board of Education. WYoming County Hymn Sing Society will sponsor a hymn conference at Stephenson Methodist Church for the March of Dimes Drive. Miles wins suit against Governor Looney over an alleged assault in spring 1951. verdict in favor after brief deliberation. Looney had initial judgment in Justice Court, defeated in Circuit Court.

Montgomery Chesapeake and Potomas Telephone Co Montreal-Stickney Parent-Teacher Association Quentin Barrett Josie Bryant Montcoal Emmanuel Kostas Whitesville Montceal-Stickney School Dir Kostas Parent-Teacher's Association International Business Machines Raleigh County Board of Education Stephenson Wyoming County Hymn Sing Society Stephenson Methodist Church Miles Fayetteville Gismer Miles Petit Jury Looney Justice of the Peace Court

Wallace G. Ayers Rites Held in Fayetteville Church

Funeral services were held today at 2 pm for Wallace G. Ayers 76 who died Sunday night after a heart attack in the home of his daughter Mrs. Lillian Eskridge. Burial followed at High Lawn Memorial Park with Lafayette Masonic Lodge in charge. He was born September 1, 1876 in Sandstone and lived in Fayetteville. survived by wife Minnie E. Ayers, two sons Harry A. and James W., two daughters Mrs. R. H. Meador and Mrs. Kath Kyt A. Jacobs, one brother Ernest, three sisters Sonia Hicks Mabel Hurt and Zora Gibson, and several grandchildren.

Fayetteville Wallace G. Ayers Lillian Eskridge Fayetteville Methodist Church C. R. Bright James F. Kiame Bur Lial High Lawn’ Memorial Park Lafayette Masonic Lodge Sandstone Hugh Rachel Cales Ayers

Mrs. Fazio Feied By Two Hostesses

Fayetteville honors Mrs. Ralph Fazio at stork shower hosted by Mrs. H. D. Proctor with co host Mrs. H. J. Wendell. Attendees include many Fayetteville residents and guests from Glasgow New Castle Oak Hill and Oak Hill with the honoree present.

Fayetteville Ralph Fazio H. D. Proctor H. J. Wendell Co. L. Phillips C. B. Selvey Mary Alice Lilly John Hilton Gladys Summerfield Glen Withrow Talmadge Pettit Betty Richards Ethel Keller Don Payne Charles Payne Mary Nicosia Kenny Sproles Haven Shuck Barbara Hodgson Tommy Tygre Ray Young Ernie Wilson Bobby Brooks Ralph Feazell H. A. Cottrell F. G. Janutolo Betty Blume Robert Wollard Kathleen Bess Roger Bess Glasgow Eleanor Morris New Castle Delaware Domineck Fazio Ernest Gazio John Colandros H. A. Kincaid D. M. Morrison Oak Hill Beth Coleman Virginia Radford Lois Madison Polly Wright Fazio

Bird Houses Sale by Mullens Scouts Promotes Bird Month

Mullens area residents are asked to order weather resistant official Boy Scout bird houses sold by a 17 member troop. Proceeds fund summer camping at Shanklins Ferry and support a two fold project during Bird Month. Orders placed now will be delivered the week of March 15 21. Sponsored by First Baptist Church Men's Council.

Mullens Boy Scout Shanklins, Ferry Bill McGhee Men’s Council of the First Baptist Church

Oak Hill Driver Faces Grand Jury Action on Manslaughter Charge

Oak Hill resident Dewey Morrison Jr. is jailed in Fayette County on a $1,000 bond after arraignment on a manslaughter charge in the death of Nora Richards 56 of East Oak Hill. Richards died from injuries after being struck by Morrison’s car earlier this month. Morrison waived to the grand jury after arraignment before Magistrate R. C. Godsey. Funeral services for Richards are set for 2 p.m. at Tyree Funeral Home with burial at Hilltop Cemetery. Richards is survived by her husband a brother two sisters a daughter and two grandchildren. Services for tonight in Pettus are announced with Rev. G. E. Huffman delivering the sermon at the Clay home.

Oak Hill Dewey Morrison Jr Fayette’ County Nora Richards Eastl Oak Hill Morrison R.C. Godsey

Osteopaths Case to be Reviewed by Supreme Court

Charleston report states the Supreme Court will review limits on osteopaths in practicing medicine and surgery. The Wyom ing County Circuit Judge D M Easley certified a case where the State Medical Licensing Board and five doctors seek to restrain an osteopath Dr Glenn E Cobb from practicing medicine and surgery. If appellate court upholds Easley ruling the case returns to Pineville for further proceedings. The doctors say osteopaths may only practice within osteopathy while Cobb argues state law grants broader rights matching other medical graduates.

Charleston Supreme Court Wyoming County D. M Easley State Medical Licensing Board Glenn E. Cobb Oceana Easley Eire

Joint Services Today For Hanover Women

Two Hanover women Mrs Hatfield and Mrs Lester die within days. Funeral services set for 2 p m at Hanover Baptist Church with Rev Mor gan and Rev Lester officiating. Burial at Dodfrey and Joe Point Cemeteries. Survivors include sons Charley Bill and Dallas and daughters Arddie Lor raine Dorothy Patsy and others. multiple siblings listed.

Hanover Cosby Hatfield Pearlie Lee Lester Hanover Baptist Church Roscoe Morgan J. A. Lester Joe Point Twin Branch England Margaret Lester Steeles Lily Lester Bill Dallas Velmas Dennard Arddie Lorraine Dorothy Patsy Effie Kegley Marianna Louise Adams Red Jacket

Woman Pleads Guilty To 'Terse' Murder Life Sentence

A 49 year old Bluefield woman pleaded guilty to first degree murder in Princeton West Virginia. The judge ordered life imprisonment with no parole for 30 years after she confessed to lethal violence against Marshall, who she had cared for as housekeeper. She described a quarrel that escalated into a brutal killing and dismemberment, with body parts disposed in a furnace and dump.

Princeton Arizona Bluefield West Virginia Peace Springs Ross Col B.D. Bazzie Marshall N. and W Mercer County Roscoe Pendieton

Fire Damaged Building To Have Roof Installed Soon

Mercer County Memorial Building in Princeton will get a built up roof to replace the one destroyed by fire. Architect Robert Sheffey and the county court plan swift action, with beams to be reinforced and skylight eliminated, while insurance adjustments determine rehabilitation. Electricians from Roanoke assess radar and electronics damage in the Navy Reserve room. Birth announced in Baileysville reports a daughter born at Stevens Clinic Hospital in Welch weighing eight pounds four ounces on Monday.

Princeton Mercer County Memorial County Court Bluefield Robert Sheffey Uni Tts Navy Engineering Headquarters Roanoke Navy Reserve Baileysville J. P. Morgan Stevens Clinic Welch

Legion District Oratory Contest Set in Mullens on March 6

The American Legion hosts the Sixth District High School Oratorical Contest in Mullens with 6 judges and 48 eligible entrants from counties including Raleigh Mercer McDowell and Wyoming. The winner earns a four year college scholarship. district event is March 10 at the Beckley Memorial Building Auditorium.

Legion Mullens Ava Dds Daemen WHBH American Legion Lewis Kaman Wyoming County Mulliens Tommy Jones Robert Kuhn Pineville Raleith Mercer Me‘Dowell Wyoting Kaman Big Creek War Northfork Welch Beckley Braynwell Beaves High Bluefield Montcalm Princeton Spanishloures U. Umes The American State Moran Ave

Influenza Hits Mullens School Absent Students Rise

Absenteeism neared 30 percent at Mullens school as flu spread through students and teachers. Mullens High School reported 198 of 567 with absences. two teachers were absent and Principal George Nolley noted a noticeable outbreak. At Ben Dunman Elementary 161 of 567 were absent amid ongoing illness. Negro schools nearby reported attendance near normal though Conley High School may have three ill pupils.

Mullens Mullens School Mullens High School George Nolley Ben Dunman Nolley Cerl. Hazzard Conley High School

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