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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1950

Page

17

Monroe Red Cross Chapter Votes To Join Blood Bank

Union hosts Monroe Chapter meeting where Dorothy Potter outlined blood collection use. Chapter votes to participate in the Red Cross Blood Bank program with George Flower named chapter chairman and a full slate of officers and directors elected for Union area.

Monroe Hy Register Dorothy Potter Ifield Red Cross Blood Center Roanoke American Red Cross Union George Flower Keenan Red Cross A. Ballard Lindhside Zzie Johnston Home Nursing iMiss Dreama Chew Thurmond Hoke Sweet Springs Wadeff Nec Lucille B. Evans W. OW. Givens WH. L. Priv K. W. Woordson Sherman Ballard Springfield H. D. Copeland C. C. Hedricks

Richard Morriss Taken by Death Funeral Monday

Richard M. Morriss 62 a Chesapeake and Ohio Railway clerk died at 12 45 p m Saturday in Hinton hospital after a prior surgery Born in Richmond Va December 29 1897 he lived in Hinton 27 years World War I veteran he belonged to the American Legion Sons of the American Revolution and the Episcopal Church Funeral services set for 2 p m Monday at the Episcopal Church with Rev W Ware and Rev H P Hackney officiating Burial in Greenbrier Burial Park Survivors include his wife a daughter Elizabeth two sons Kenneth and Robert his mother Mrs C W Morriss of Richmond and an aunt Mina Wilson Morriss Active pallbearers listed including H B Purvis W A Carter J Women Allister Jr R L Morrison O E Mill C R Maddy Clifford Rattl George Bosch Roy Meadows and J E Faulkoner

Register Hinton Richard M. Morriss Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Hinton Hospital Richmond American Legion Sons of the American Revolution Episcopal Church W. Ware H. P. Hackney Central Baptist Church Greenbrier Elizabeth Kenneth Clifton Forge Rovert University of Virginia C. W. Morriss Mina Wilson Morriss H. B. Purvis W. A. Carter J. Wo Men Allister, Jr R.L. Morrison O. E. Mill C. R. Maddy Clifford Ratlitt George Bosch Roy Meadows J. E. Faulkoner

Peterstown Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits and Travel

Peterstown residents report hol iday guests and weekend trips with relatives in Richmond Huntington Pittsburgh and Washington. Families Meek Gentry Clatterbaugh Jones Isota Woods Mitchell and others planned visits to relatives in Virginia West Virginia and beyond while some prepare for teaching posts and district meetings.

Appointed Committee Named for G Lee Craft Case

Sheriff H. Locke of Lewisburg has been appointed as a committee for G. Lee Craft. Davis named commissioner of accounts. Appraisers listed as C. A. Shanklin, M. L. Kipps, and P. P. O'Neil.

Lewisburg H. Locke G. Lee Craft Cis S Davis C. A. Shanklin M. L. Kipps P.P. O'Neil

Marlinton Personal Notices of Visiting Relatives

Marlinton brief lists residents and visitors traveling to Richmond Norfolk and other cities. Mrs Frank King and Miss Joan Overhold visit Dr and Mrs King in Richmond. Mr and Mrs William Stull with family visit Clyde Waugh and Mrs Margaret Moore. Cecil Anderson and son from New Jersey stay with the Andersons. Basil Sharp and children visit relatives in Norfolk. Vernon East and children visit Howard McClure Elwee’s home in Marlinton. J H Cochran of Wheeling visits Rev John Welch. Mrs Roy Campbell and children of Huntington visit her mother, Mrs C J Richardson.

Register Stail Marlinton Frank King Joan Overhold Richmond Thomas King William Stull Los Angeles Calif Clyde Waugh Margaret Moore Harper Anderson Cecil Anderson New Jersey Basil Sharp Norfolk Vernon East Howard McClurc-Elwee J. H. Cochran Wheeling Iohn Welch Roy Campbell Huntington C. J. Richardson

Lewisburg Personals Promise Quiet Weekend Visits

Lewisburg notes show Mrs. Oscar Kincaid of near Alderson visiting Lewisburg for a business matter. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Deaver, former Lewisburg residents now living in Charleston, have returned after visiting friends and relatives in the area.

Lewisburg Oscar Kincaid Alderson Tom Deaver Charleston

Alderson Church Scene of Huffman Vernon Rites

Alderson Presbyterian Church hosted the 6 pm double ring wedding of Agnes Vernon and Wayne Huffman. The ceremony featured palmed arches and gladioli, with Hallie Jones singing and Mrs. Nash at the organ. The couple will reside in Fairfax Virginia after a honeymoon ending in Livernack Drive.

Alderson Church Huffman-Vernon Register Alderson Alderson Presbyterian Church Agnes Johnson Vernon Joseph Boyce Vernon Rosebud Wayne Jennings Huffman Artington Herman T. Huffman Craig Healing Springs Wilds Davida Hallie Jones J. Frank Nash Grieg Pring Joanne Vernon Rosebud, S. C Charles LeRoy Wilson, Jr

Miss Ferris Knapp Weds Quenten Hunter in Staunton

Bellwood Mrs. Joe Knapp announces the marriage of Ferris Marie Knapp to Quenten Hunter. The single ring ceremony occurred in Staunton Virginia on Monday July 3. The bride wore an aqua suit. her sister Aftisy Margaret Knapp was maid of honor. Ralph Houchins served as best man. The couple resides at the groom’s home. he works at Quinwood mines.

John Orr Huffman Alderson Frederick Bolden Pruett Dan—ville Greenbrier Baptist Church Randolph Johnson E. H. Roberts Danville Mary Ruth Miller Chantilly H. Roberts Heri Carl C. Fawcett Charleston Fred Williams Hichmond Charlotte Ann Fulks Marsh M. Marshall Earle R. Prior H. F. Henderson Jay’ F. Lowe Eastview Shasta Diisies Queen Arinet WH. B. Rome Marsh Mc Marsh Fred Williame Richmonn Miss Vernon Berlin Huffman Craig Healing Springs Joe Huffman Greensboro N.C Jake Huffman Doran Wendell Caldwell Craft Healing Springs James Johnson Kate L. Johnson William Dixon Frank Nash Robert §. Johnson Miriam Johnson Gladys Johnson Antoinette Mays Hallie Jones Tall Mary Johnson Clermont Livn Peyton Randolph Drive Fairfax Huffman University of Okla Hoffman S ‘States United Air Force South Pacific University of A Bes Armed Forces Security Agency New Castl Register Bellwood Joe Knapp Ferris Marie Quenten Hunter George Hunter McRags Staunton Methodist Church Aftisy Margaret Knapp Ralph Houchins Quinwood Mines

Ronceverte Personal News Highlights

Mrs A J Reaser returns home after hospital treatment in Clifton Forge Virginia. Miss Dorothy Owen guests of her parents Mr and Mrs F L Owen. Mr and Mrs J G Westerfield and family of Chicago and Mr and Mrs Thomas Gilhooley and family of Florence South Carolina visit Mr and Mrs Willian Hil. Mrs R M McNeer a parent in Chesapeake and Ohio Hospital. Mrs Lee Waugh returns home after visiting son and daughter in Charlottesville.

Register Ronceverte A. J Reaser Chesapeake and Ohio Hospital Clifton Forge Dorothy Owen F. L. Owen J. G. Westerfield Chicago Thomas Gilhooley Florence S. C Willian R. M. McNeer Chesapeake and Oia Hospital Lee Waugh Clarence Waugh Charlottesville

Sweet Springs Personal Notes and Visits

Dr. L A Rowe and C J Wilson of Charenton have returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs R A Baker. Mr and Mrs Denver Kessinger of Avion were guests of Mr and Mrs Wille Woods. Robert Griffith visits friends in North Carolina and Koppers ton. Mrs W M Patton visits her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs J Johns in Detroit. Mrs E J Worsham returns to Alderson after visiting Mr and Mrs Frank Brown.

Wester Sweet Springs L. A. Rowe C. J. Wilson Cnar- Sesion H. J. Rowe Alderson R. A. Baker Denver Kessinger Aivon Wille Woods Robert Griffith North Carolina Kopperston W. M. Patton

Teachers on Retirement in Lewisburg Benefits Approved

The State Teacher Retirement Board approved benefits for 37 teachers and authorized continued employment for 39 others who have reached retirement age, while also accepting 263 new members into the system. Named beneficiaries include Miss Nina Jane Vanacre of Alderran, Willam & Michael of Forest Hill, WR Filien of Union, and Mars H. Arjouckle of Lewisburg.

Cope Lewisburg State Nina Janevanacre Alderran Willam & Michael Forest Hill WR. Filien Union Mars H. Arjouckle

Rotary Aims Set by Proxy

EAST RAINELLE The Fest Rainelle Rotary Club outlines aims for the new year under President Robert Lo Wallace. Goals include growing membership from 36, boosting attendance to 100 percent, and selecting a town-benefiting project. Eighteen members attended at First Baptist Church with one visitor from Joanstown, Pa. Wallace presided. a new idea introduced the concept of weekly slogan placards for members with back cards displaying the message of the week.

Register East Rainelle Wallace Tuble

Free Eye Testers Offered by Optician in Chiagan

A garbled advertisement claims free eye testers from Clark Optical Co at 148 W Calivco Ave Chiagan. It promises a $15 glasses value for $9.50 with a 80 day no risk trial and asks readers to write for details, mentioning test services and near and far vision.

Chicaan Clark Opieal Co Calivco

Nomination Seekers File For Greenbrier Primary

Greenbrier County filings for the Democratic and Republican primary include Judge Nickel Kramer of Ronceverte and 15 or more candidates across offices. Names listed encompass state senate, circuit court, prosecuting attorney, county court clerk, board of education, and various county posts with candidates from Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Meadow Bluff, Rainelle, and surrounding locales.

Register Lewisburg Greenbrier Nickel Kramer Ronce Yvetta Circuit Court Senaate Eleventh Fayette John JH. Bowling White Sulphur Springs W. A. Crichton Charmeo Laird Wall Meadow Bluff House of Delegates E. McLaughlin Brack Lewis A. Fleshman Blue Sulphur Paul C. Hogsett Board of Education HH. Cricken Berger Phillip M. Corkrean Alex Perry Auto G. M. McElwain Renick L. Ralph McClung Alderson Joe L. Brant Reneeverte J. Wallace Williams Williamsburg J. Frank Nash Rosalie Stewart Detch Floyd J. Coffman Willam D. Tuckwiller

Retiring Choir Director Honored in Princeton

Princeton honors Bertalan Herialan former choir director and minister of youth and music at First Methodist Church with two surprise parties a Friday reception at 1034 Mercer Street a Vesper Choir watermelon party and a farewell trip to New York City for graduate work. Bertalan receives gifts including a portable radio a two piece suit a tuxedo and a recording. Olga Pendleton shares in the gifts and the church community gathers about 200 guests to celebrate his service.

Hy Hegister Princeton J Joe Herialan First Methodist Church John R. Pendleton Mercer Street Methodist Inclding J. V. Bates Carl N. Smith Sam Callaway C. J. Dobbins Artminta Bailey Aubrey Dennis Bates Huby Basham Tommy McFarland Roscoe Pendleton Clyde Fortner Basham Bertalan Afrs J. F Yoak Glen Stuart Bluefield A. J. Young Glenwood Park Herlalan Olga Pendleton Vesper Choir O. D. Compton Center Street Mismi Fla Grafton Carlton Smith New York City Union Theological Seminary Juillard School of Music

Annual Board Meet Slated Friday By Hinton Chamber Unit

The Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual dinner meeting at 6 15 p m on Friday July 14 in the Memorial Building. About 80 invitations have been mailed with reservations due by Monday July 10. President Seymour Graham urges a large attendance. A short business session will be held and three new members will be elected to the board.

Aries Chamber of Commerce Seymour Graham

Rainelle Personal Notices Amid Summer Travel Rematches

Rainelle notices list several residents traveling and visiting relatives. Lowell Hughart and family return to Iowa City after a week with his father Roy Hughart. Troy Johnson hospitalized in Charleston for a physical check-up while son Richard tours Canada. John Jones family vacationing two weeks in North Carolina with sister-in-law Hansel Poling. Poling and group fishing in Canada. Raymond Teter and four children visit Elkins relatives W. H. McClung home west of Rupert. Curtis Guyer and wife toured Washington DC and Philadelphia on family visit and learned about the FBI building from Guyer, a former FBI employee.

Peterstown Welford Jones Julian Jones Richmond Maria, Marshall Rebecca Jones R. E. Gentry Glen Jean Harry Gentry W. G. Clatterbaugh Princeton D. G. Miller Huntington Henry South Washington, D. C Ebbert Ballard Susy Ballard Samuel Solins Welen Wile Hameburg FE. Woods Covington, Ve J. O. Mitchell Near Peterstown Womd’s Levery of Christian Service Marlinton Front Petterstrant Erwin Thompsons Herman Oghe Airs Arnett Harve Amy Cusword Colpee San Digecaht Trinidai Cell Rayalo Bland County Py Register Strath East Rainelle Lowell Hughart Kay Judy Iowa City Roy Hughart Hughart Troy B. Johnson Rupert Charleston Richard Canada Ekins North Carolina John Jones Dreama Lee Wanda Sue Hansel Poling Poling Raymond Teter Paul Earl Elizsbeth Ann David Lee Elkins W. H. McClung Curtis Guyer C. H. Guyer

Alderson Hosts Free Chest X-Ray Clinic

About 447 people were X-rayed at the Alderson mobile chest clinic on Wednesday and Thursday. The Alderson Mother's Club and Carey Ladies Chapter helped register attendees over 15 applying for the free X rays. The annual white star program from the Bureau of Tuberculosis Control is sponsored locally by the Greenbrier Monroe Tuberculosis and Health Association.

Alderson Alderson Alderson Mohile Alderson Mother's Club Carey Ladies Chapter Bureau of Tuberculosis Control State Department Greenorier-Monroe Tuberculosis and Health Association

Country Life Program Set for West Virginia Meetings

Register staff writer details a West Virginia extension program touring New River area. C C Anderson with R E Harbert and Clifton Dotson lead sessions to acquaint groups with the program, form committees, and plan activities. Schedule includes Spanishburg July 11 at 2 30 p m Serena 8 p m Brush Fork July 12 10 a m Glenwood Park 2 p m and Sandlick 7 30 p m through July 12.

Register Tence County Princeton C. C. Anderson West Virginia New River Country Life R. E. Harbert Clifton Dotson Spanishburg Serena Brush Fork Carr Mullins Bramwell Road Glenwood Park Carr Memorial Church Sandlick H. E. Shutt

45 Pass 12 Fail Tests for Licenses

By Hemister Stall Princeton writer reports 57 people took automotive license tests Friday. 45 passed and 12 failed. Names listed include John D. Burch George R. Snnner Helen T. Clark Walter J. Howell Hazel Louise Wimmer and many others from Bluefield Princeton and surrounding areas.

Hemister Princeton John D. Burch George R. Snnner, Jr Helen T. Clark Walter J. Howell Hazel Louise Wimmer John &. Levitt Katherine Elva Paul Sara Buck Warden Thomas & Eley, Jr Amanda Lee Sarver Raymond §. Sarver Virginia Geordon Musser Bluefield Leta Miller Virgil R. Noon Kester Darius A. ‘Thompson William J. Lucada Sedwin Pallarpas Gladys Mae Fletcher Donnie C. Reed Marvin E. Cooke Dolores Hinchee Jones Belva Arlene Bastice Jenkin Jones John H. Stancil Fred M. Cobourn Maybaery Charles EF. Bailey Ashand Frances Hertha Blankenship Rock Mae Cyphers Keystone Patricia Ann Haney Athens Alice Maxey Camp Creek Jjames Abshire Ulia C. Gilmore Montcalm Arthur Morris Northfork Claude ,I. Taylor Yards Sidney A. ‘Thompson Roy J. Beggs Imecomas Dorothy Opal Smith iRobinette Paul B. Crawford I Glen Lynn Vas Kathleen Lucille Farley Carl W Ley Flat ‘Top Lacy J. Belcher Ingleside Daniel Marrs, Jr Horsepen Tanie Lovell Powhatan Raynard Pier Kellysvile Frank W. Stafford Raymond E. Hale Hiawatha

221 Cans Processed At Alderson Cannery Opening

221 cans of vegetables and applesauce were canned on the opening day at the Alderson Community Cannery. The cannery will be open each Thursday at 8 a.m. until further notice. Patrons are asked to deliver all canning material to the plant by 5 p.m.

Register Aldenrson Alderson Community

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