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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1959

Page

3

Three Buffalo Juveniles Arrested In Monroe Chase

Monroe County officers captured three Buffalo youths, ages 15, after a chase that began Monday afternoon. They recovered a car stolen Jan. 21 and found hunting knives, blasting caps, fuses, and air rifles. The trio confessed to the Buffalo theft and were jailed, facing interstate transportation charges with FBI pending.

Grimmett Union Lewisburg Allen Bostic Chevrolet Co Lindside Buffalo Pennsylvania Kane FBI

Couples Issued Permits To Wed In Boone County

The Boone County Clerk issued marriage licenses in the past two weeks naming numerous couples including Clinton Adkins 85 and ColDone Grundy 54 of Camp Creek and Mary Burgess 20 of Ramage with Lee Stallings 51. The list covers couples from Madison Julian Prenter and other nearby areas with ages ranging from teens to mid eighties.

Madison RNS Boone County Whites- Ville Jackie Dickens Gordon Margaret Bryant Danville Deward Browning Catherine Angus Julian Ernest Tucker Seth Emma Milton Orgas Louie Marcum Greenview Alice Williams Ramage Paul Aleshire Prenter Sue Hoover Van Garett Adkins Louise Allen Jimmy Cornell Ashford Joyce Fauber Bloomingrose Rupert Kerns Alma Miller William Christie Carolyn Pauley David Lemmon Chelyan Ester Hill Gary Wiseman Vera Lanner

Coal River Personal Notices Reach Across States

Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Matthew Perry and extended family from Bradley Mary Perry Man and Wharton among others. A grandson Randy Phelps on 30 day army leave from California will report to New Jersey for overseas duty in Germany for about two years. Visitors to Colcord Ameagle area included Mr and Mrs Cecil Arthur and daughter Mary Ann from Newark Delaware and Mr and Mrs Charles Merritt of New York. Funeral attendance noted for Charles Augustus Steel in Keith. Weekend guests of Clyde Dillon were Coolidge Stover Mickie Dillon of Van. Hospitalization of Mrs Zella Jarrell at Charleston General Hospital drew visiting family from Elkton and Newark. The Rev John Ralfs visited Mrs Jarrell Friday.

Germany Army Cecil Arthur Mary Ann Newark Del Colcord-Ameagle Charles Merritt New York Jack Weller Jarrolds Valley Charles Augustus Steel Keith James Ryan Akron Ohio Jay Blake Addie Womack Wittensville Boyd Jarrell Janet Elkton Leff Allen Joyce Elizabeth Custis Joe Eddie Jarrell West Virginia Institute of Technology School Ervin Jarrell Clyde Dillon Coolidge Stover Mickie Dillon Van D. F. Hamilton Colcord Janet Jarrell D, F. Hamilton Zella Jarrell Charleston General Hospital John Ralfs

Lusk Family Hosts Visitors Amid Illness News

Oceana residents report social visits as Mr and Mrs Raymond Lusk and daughter from McConnell spend time with Virg il Lusk and Frank Whitten. Dottie Walls and Joe Walls of Simon visit Dot tie Walls at Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital where she remains seriously ill with a heart condition.

Oceana Rns Raymond Lusk McConnell Virgil Lusk Frank Whitten Raymond Tilley Randal Toler Baileysville Dottie Walls Joe Walls Simon Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital

Driver Plays Caruso While Hauling Cargo

In Silver Spring Maryland a truck driver operates a panel truck and mixes work with music as Paul Enrico Caruso sings arias during the drive. This unusual scene spotlights a performer on the road and a driver multitasking with operatic tunes.

Silver Spring Paul Enrico Caruso

Indians Borrow Fire Truck To Paint Church Steeple

In North Vancouver British Columbia the Indians borrowed a fire truck with its mechanical ladder to apply aluminum paint to the 95 foot church steeple. Flood lighting makes it visible for miles at night and the act drew attention from residents.

North Vancouver B. C

Pythian Sisters Install Officers at Oak Hill meeting

The Pythian Sister Temple No. 132 held an officer installation in the Pythian Hall Monday. New officers include Elizabeth Crone as most excellent chief, Blanche Samuels excellent senior, Georgia Balding excellent junior, and others with Ann Strong Frances Thompson Elizabeth Baldry and Ann Alexander installing. The outgoing chief Barton received a pin and gifts were exchanged. Refreshments followed with Sowers Alexander and Maud James assisting.

Oak Hill RNS Pythian Temple No. 132 Pythian Hall Elizabeth Crone Blanche Samuels Georgia Marie Balding Jean Vannater Mary Sowers Ada Buregess Elizabeth Baldry Sally James Ann Barton Thelma Fry Ann Strong Frances Thompson Ann Alexander Mabel Kincaid Barton Sowers Alexander Maud James Florence Spitler Alice Titlow

WCTU Hears Talk On Liquor-By-Drink Bill

Oak Hill Ohio area WCTU meeting features Rev R J Chenoweth discussing pending state liquor by the drink bill. Members write to legislators urging passage to vote it out, devotion led from Timothy, next silver tea Feb 26 at Methodist Church honoring Frances Willard.

Oak Hill RNL R. J. Chenoweth Oak Hill Methodist Church Woman's Christian Temperance Union Robert Madeski Brethren Church Lillian Childers Union Frances Willard The Temperance Union Methodist Church Kelly Williams C. W. Elgin Clyde Dancy Kenneth Burgess Thomas James Ruby Fox Emmett Fitzwater J. P. Staton Frank Burgess Lois Brewer T. F. Lively

Miss Walton Graduates From Virginia College

Miss Rosie Walton graduated from Slippery Rock State Teachers College in Slippery Rock Pa last week. Her mother Mary Walton and grandmother Mrs O L Walton attended the graduation and luncheon. On the return trip they visited another daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs R A Faust of Pittsburgh Pa.

Oak Hill Rosie Walton Slippery Rock State Teachers College Slippery Rock Mary Walton O. L. Walton R. A. Faust Pittsburgh

Rural Development meeting held in Fayetteville Hall

A Rural Development Program meeting convened at 1 30 p m in Fayetteville American Legion Hall to review potential future programs for early 1959 in general agricultural development.

Fayetteville RNS

Otis Saalman patent rocks cradle device

In Cannelton Indiana Maj Otis E Saalman has invented an electrical cradle rocker. He claims the device lulls his own infant to sleep in about three minutes.

Cannelton, Ind Otis E. Saalman

Youngest Police Dog Joins Big Baby Nutley Beat

In Nutley New Jersey 11 month old Kim the German Shepherd becomes a police dog. Patrolman Richard Moran trains Kim to accompany him on his beat, marking a notable early start for a new canine officer.

Big Baby Nutley N. J Kim Richard Moran

Car Accident Spurs Three Suits in Wyoming County

On October 4 1958 a car crash on the Bob Glen Rogers road led to three lawsuits against Harold Rose. Plaintiffs include Jack Barnett seeking 30000 for injuries, H A Barnett claiming 2500 for medical care, and John Barnett seeking 500 for vehicle damages. A separate suit by John C Stanfield against Ira D White for 1000 over a November 3 1958 wreck near Tralee was also filed.

Pineville Rns Wyoming County Jack Barnett Glen Rogers Harold Rose Hatcher Bob-Glen Rogers H. A. Barnett Rose Barnett John John C. Stanfield Ira D. White Tralee

Morgan Speaks At PTA Meeting Herndon

Jesse Morgan county superintendent spoke at Herndon Elementary School PTA on needs for Barkers Ridge District facilities. Parents joined in an open discussion. The group voted to donate 10 to the March of Dimes. A committee was named to purchase a cot for sickroom use.

Herndon RNS Herndon Elementary School Jesse Morgan Barkers Ridge Mack Quesenberry March of Dimes Mary Cole Ethel Ellis Garland Phillips Cletus Mabe Mabe Elmer Murphy

Nine Births Reported At Oak Hill Hospital

Oak Hill Hospital recorded nine births including Della Ann a six pound 12 ounce daughter to Galen Suttle and wife, Timothy Wayne a six pound 12 ounce son to Rupert Fay etteville, John Thomas a six pound 10 ounce son to Samuel Brown, Mark Steven a five pound 4 ounce son to Samuel French Jr. Jennings Kent a six pound 7 ounce son to Alvin Ellison, Rickey Melvin an eight pound 9 ounce son to Enoch Belcher, Donna Louise a seven pound 8 ounce daughter to Donald Nichols, Joy Lynn a seven pound 6 ounce daughter to Walter Farrish Jr., and Tamera Lee an eight pound 5 ounce daughter to Charles Nichols.

Oak Hill Oak Hill Hospital Della Ann Galen Gene Suttle Harvey Timothy Wayne Rupert Thomas Fayetteville John Thomas Samuel Harrington Brown Garten Mark Steven Samuel Albert French Jr Jennings Kent Alvin Harrison Ellison Rickey Melvin Enoch Ray Belcher Scarbro Donna Louise Donald Nichols Joy Lynn Walter Franklin Farrish Jr Tamera Lee Charles Emmett Nichols

Miss Carter Graduates From Concord College

Miss Mary Ellen Carter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hubacher, earned a Bachelor of Science in education at Concord College. She is a 1955 Collins High School alumna and active in majorette, Tri-Hi-Y, FBLA, A Capella Choir, and other campus roles. She now works for Fayette County Board of Education in Minden.

Oak Hill Concord College Mary Ellen Carter Floyd Hubacher Collins High School Tri-Hi-Y Future Business Leaders of America Collins Beauty Red Devil Sigma Sigma National Sorority Women’s Hall Fayette County

Dilmeda Conley Celebrates Third Birthday Party

Dilmeda Susan Conley was feted on her third birthday by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Conley. Guests included many family members and friends such as Lisa Womack Rhonda Womack Stevie Womack Rhonda Roberts Yvonne Smith Linda Conley Doyle Amburgy Cindy Conley John Basconi Jr Palma Basconi Betty Adams Brenda Justice Katy Blankenship Patsy Adams Roger Allen Cheryl Aliff Darlene Allen Elaine Theda Conley Carol Aliff Joetta Aliff Debby Trent Barbara Grubb Sue Grubb Kimberly Joyce Roach and several others.

Oceana RSN Dilmeda Susan Conley Ernest Conley Palma Gaye Basconi Betty Adams Brenda Justice Katy Blankenship Patsy Adams Betty Justice Roger Allen Cheryl Aliff Darlene Allen Elaine Theda Conley Carol Aliff Joetta Aliff Debby Trent Barbara Grubb Sue Grubb Kimberly Joyce Roach Virginia Allen Johnny Basconi Elizabeth Smith Johnny Aliff Maggie Blankenship

Kopperston Guests Share Weekend Visits

RNS reports Kopperston visitors last week included Mrs. Elbie Johnson from Huntington and Mr and Mrs Virgil Burkett visiting relatives in Louisa Kentucky over the weekend.

Kopperston Riley Campbell Elbie Johnson Huntington Virgil Burkett Louisa

McKinney Jailed For Non-Support

Ernest McKinney, 42, Basin, was jailed in Wyoming County after failing to guarantee support for his wife Dicie and four children. Magistrate Bill Houck ordered weekly payments of $40 from McKinney’s earnings for the family's upkeep. he was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Verne Morgan on a nonsupport warrant obtained by his wife.

Mullens Wyoming Ernest MceKinney Basin Bill Houck McKinney Verne Morgan Dicie McKinney

Funeral Today for Roma Baldwin in Verdunville

Roma Baldwin, 37, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a Logan hospital as deputies approached to serve a warrant issued by his sister charging him with assaulting his nephew. Funeral services were set for 2 p m Wednesday at the Christian Baptist Church Verdunville with Rev. Robert Webb and Rev. Glenn Sparks. Burial would be in Forrest Cemetery Pecks Mill. He was born July 22 1921 in Verdunville, son of the late Alamander Baldwin and Alafair Baldwin who survives, along with three brothers Neville of Holden John

Verdunville RNS Roma Baldwin Christian Baptist Church Robert Webb Glenn Sparks Forrest Cemetery Pecks Mill Baldwin Logan Hospital Alamander Alafair Baldwin Neville of Holden John

Birth Is Announced in Mossy Family News

Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas Blake of Mossy announce the birth of their fourth child a daughter Faith Laverne born January 14 weighing nine pounds The family welcomes the new arrival and shares the happy news with relatives and friends.

Roy Thomas Blake Mossy Faith Laverne

Bedford and Pontiac kinship listed in funeral notices

Bedford Massachusetts and Gare land of Pontiac Michigan are named relatives in a funeral notice. Three sisters are Mrs Erskel Roberts Verdunville Mrs Codie Kettere man Enterprise and Mrs Amos Godby Chapmanville. James Funeral Home Logan is handling arrangements.

Bedford Mass Gareland Pontiac Mich Erskel Roberts Verdunville Codie Kettereman Enterprise Amos Godby Chapmanville James Funeral Home Logan

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Monroe Coal River Personals Oceana Personals Trucker Pythian Sisters WCTU Miss Walton Virginia College Fayette Morgan PTA Miss Carter Dilmeda Conley King Tod eTeRt Tommy Py Clars RN Receiver ION Department Electric General Electric Fisac Doy Tenna Valley Drive
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