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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1957
Page
9
Cleanup crews worked today after flood damage as swollen Creek caused extensive wreckage. Residents reported widespread debris and disruption to streets and homes. Authorities warned motorists and urged cautious travel through affected areas.
Oceana area residents hosted relatives and friends over the weekend with gatherings across Princeton Betsy Lane Morgantown Welch Baileysville and Simon. Notable visits included Mr and Mrs Allen Skeens and family Mrs Ernest Lask and children and Dr and Mrs E G Shannon and kids.
Andrew Gust 75 died in a Charleston hospital after a tongue in Hess. Former Webb Coal Co. employee at Garrison. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. in Armstrong Funeral Home Chapel Whitesville. Burial in Adkins Cemetery. Body remains at the funeral home.
Anthony Schultz 61 of Glen Rogers died at 5 p m Tuesday at the Glen Rogers Boarding House from a heart attack He was born in Lithuania on June 13 1893 son of Augustine and Mary Schultz The body is at Evans Home Arrangements are incomplete
Mount Hope honors Mrs. Helen A. Darnall as Teacher of the Year chosen by a federation committee. A Mount Hope Elementary School fourth grade teacher, she is active in church and Rainbow Girls, with two children and a background in Cairo WV, WVU, and Morris Harvey College.
Mrs Thureis Mullens and five children lost their Pineville home to a Friday night fire. The family, including three sons aged 12 14 and an invalid older boy and two daughters ages 5 and 10, escaped with only the clothes they wore. They are staying with daughter Mme Henry Alten of Lilydale while donors provide clothing and furniture. Residents appeal for household items and contact Mrs Trent at Lilydale Grocery or any local helper.
An advertisement promises rapid relief from backache headaches and muscular aches. It highlights three actions: pain relief, soothing bladder irritation, and mild diuretic effects. The copy urges new large size and nightly relief for a good night's sleep, directing readers to buy Doan's Pills today.
Mount Hope Elementary PTA met Monday to discuss Safety Patrol. They may send patrol boys to Washington, D C with final decision at Feb 25. Patrol members in training include Rickie Vickers Daniel Rhodes and Michael Bolen. Miss Helen Darnell was named teacher of the year. A musical program featured Naoma Collier Willie Barbera and a sextet. Police Chief Tom Tiwaddle spoke on juvenile delinquency and a Charleston Fire Department rep announced a March safety program in Fayette County. Mothers will host Valentine room parties on Feb 14. The polio drive added $264 35 to the total.
Mrs Polly Shannon Saydus 74 died at her Davy home at 3 30 p m Monday. Survived by husband W H Saydus daughter Mrs Lee Short Baileysville son Ray Shannon Appalachia Va three grandchildren three great grandchildren. Funeral services 2 p m Thursday Baileysville Methodist Church burial Rod Shannon Cemetery near Baileysville. Body taken to Short residence at 3 p m today from Robertson and Fogle Funeral Home.
A four room house in Wilson Hollow near Beckwith, six to seven miles from Fayetteville, burned between 5 and 6 am Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Sell Wilson and five sons lost their furniture and clothing and home. Fire started in the kitchen cook stove at 5 am and, after a return to bed, the kitchen caught fire. Electricity was off in the area for three hours. Neighbors reported a red glow seen in Fayetteville.
Pineville unit of the American Legion organizes the Varney Cline Auxiliary No. 133 with Billie Jo Boggs as chairwoman. They planned a joint business and monthly meeting, set for February 7:20 p.m. at Mr. June Bower’s home, to organize volunteers for a house-to-house drive on Heart Sunday February 24 beginning at 1 p.m. to collect Heart Fund contributions.
J R Armstrong 30 of Scarbro died at 2 am Sunday in Phoenix hospital from cardiac failure. Born May 14 1926 in Kingston he was a farmer and Fairview Methodist Church member. Survived by six brothers three sisters and one daughter. Funeral 2 pm Saturday at East Kingston church with burial at Winston Cemetery. Body arrives Thurmond noon and goes to Tyree Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Emmett Lionel Wheatley a 43 year old Route 11 Scarbro will be held Thursday at 2 pm at Fairview Methodist Church East Kingston with Rev B L Moss of Kincaid officiating Burial follows at Kinehart Cemetery Route 1 Scarbro He died Monday afternoon after an extended illness born in Wise Virginia September 24 1913 son of Edna Cavendish Wheatley Route 1 Scarbro Survived by brother George of Morristown Tennessee and sister Mrs Lacy Winstow Route Scarbro The body remains at Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill until one hour before services when it is taken to the church
OAK HELL RNS Mr. and Mrs. William B Errington Scar Louise announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret to Dan O Callaghan son of Mr and Mrs Brooks Callaghan Richwood The bride to be is a Collins High School graduate and senior at the University of Virginia School of Nursing The groom to be a Richwood High School graduate who will receive a BS from the University of Virginia in June He is a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.
Fayettville report says Governor Cecil Underwood will headline the Lincoln Day Dinner at Memorial Auditorium at 6 30 p m on February bi Also slated are Republican state chairman John Hoblitzell Jr and Daniel Louchery of Clarksburg Co RR Hill Fayette County Republican committee chair notes tickets available from committee members or Fayetteville Jewelry Store
Pineville Presbyterian Church women held their general meeting on Jan 25 with a dinner hosted by the executive board. Mrs Dean Gray presided, an officer training class followed, and many local church members and guests attended from Kopperston Oceana and Isaban.
Floyd A Hollins a retired miner died Tuesday afternoon at the Alpeca home of his son Everett Hollins. The body is at the Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Mullens Wyoming General Hospital reports several newborns with weights and dates: Marvin Lee Borders Jan 22 eight pounds seven ounces to Morton and Keyrack Borders. Mickey Marshal Jan 20 eight pounds eight ounces to Reginald Karnes and Lee. Greg Jory Lee Jan 20 to Lisyd R. and Goode. Linda Sue Jan 18 seven pounds one ounce to Corbit Reed Jr. and family. Debra Lynn Jan 17 to Danny Sams Jr. and family.
A sensational health ad promotes COLONald and COLONAID as a new laxative duo that re-moistens dry colon contents and adds bulk to stimulate normal bowel action. It claims safety for pregnancy, no gagging or gripes, no nutrient absorption interference, and rapid relief from occasional to chronic constipation at 98 cents for a 60 tablet pack.
One divorce decree was finalized Monday in Raleigh County Circuit Court. Margaret Alice Sanson received the decree against Cecil Lewis Sanson Sr. with custody of one child awarded to the mother.
Matilda Lester of Oceana dies en route to hospital at age 79. Services planned at 2 p.m. Thursday in Church of God Matheny conducted by Rev. Les Justice. Burial in Cook Cemetery. Survivors include husband Dave, daughter Goldie Adams, sister Mae Skeens, brothers Harden Brown and Roby Brown, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Body to be moved from Evans Funeral Home to Lester residence at 5 p.m. today.
Funeral services for Treva Jeanette Willis three month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd R Willis Jr Ansted will be held at 2 pm Thursday in the Ansted Baptist Church. Rev Guy Vaughn and Rev Homer Baxter will preside Burial will follow in Westlake Cemetery The infant died at home Tuesday morning death attributed to pneumonia Survivors include one brother Timothy Scott Willis paternal grandparents Floyd R Willis Lookout maternal grandmother Mildred Pike Ansted and maternal grandfather Perry Willis Ansted Thomas Funeral Home in Ansted to Willis residence this afternoon.
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