Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Raleigh Register in Beckley, West Virginia

We have 4,406,501 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1959

Page

2

J Rice Rites Scheduled Tuesday at Oak Hill Church

Funeral services for James M. Rice, 83, will be held at Oak Hill Methodist Church at 2 p m Tuesday led by Rev. William Johnson and Rev. J H Carson. Burial at High Lawn Memorial Park. He died Saturday night in an Oak Hill hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage. Survivors include his wife Arigona, five sons, five daughters, a brother, a sister, 33 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. The body is at Tyree Funeral Home and will be moved to the church an hour before the service.

High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill Scarbro Scarbro Methodist Church White County Tenn Arigona W. J Lochgelly D. C John Thomas Hinton Hayden Toledo Ohio Lillie Sanders Franklin, Ind Jesse Hamby Beatrice Seletyn Sanford, Fla Louise Riser Carlisle Virginia Howard Chicatell George Yle Tennie Shelton Sparta

Mrs. Fannie Martin Services Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Martin 70 who died of cancer Saturday in Oak Hill hospital were to be held at 1 30 p m today at Collins Funeral Home Glen Jean with Rev Carl Johnson and Rev Robert Doan officiating. Burial followed at Meadows Cemetery Blue Jay.

Oak Hill RNS Fannie Martin Collins Glen Jean Carl Johnson Robert Doan Meadows Blue Jay

Lovey Massey Circle Holds Meet At Ansted

The Lovey Massey Circle of St. Paul’s Methodist Church met at Mrs. Ethel Herndon’s Ansted home. Deloris Morris led devotionals as plans formed for a bake sale at Eva Claiborne’s store to raise funds for the treasury and parsonage fund along with sale of member articles. Refreshments followed for a long host list of ladies.

Ansted ANS Ethel Herndon Lovey Massey St. Paul's Methodist Church Mirs Deloris Morris Eva Clairborne Treasury Lula Rader Annie Zimmerman Thelma Blair Hester Burton Mildred Levy Thelma Rogers Algenora Wall Fanny Mink Jewel Ligon Eva Claiborne Morrison

Wanted to transfer payments on used bedroom suite

Mr. West of TOMCHIN FURNITURE COMPANY Mullens West Virginia seeks a reliable party to assume weekly payments of 3.00 for a used bedroom suite with bed dresser mirror chest and mattress. Also offers 1.50 weekly for a used refrigerator and 3.00 weekly for a used living room suite including sofa bed chair two end tables and a coffee table. Phone 601.

Nina Cook Weds Dennie Graham In Clear Fork Church

Nina Cook, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herschel C Cook of Clear Fork, married Dennie Harold Graham, son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Graham of Mullens, in a 4 PM Advent Christian Church ceremony. The double ring service featured hydrangea decor and a white kneeling bench. The bride wore a lace over satin gown with illusion veil. attendants included Miss Erdene Short and bridesmaids Karen Kelsey Irene Graham. A reception followed in the church hall. The couple will live in Mullens.

Clear Fork RNS Nina Cook Dennie Harold Graham Advent Christian Church Herschel C. Cook Herbert Graham Mullens H. W. Cavender Adria Erdene Short Oceana Karen Kelsey Huntington Irene Graham Phyllis Blankenship Roberta Trent Bluefield Pamela Blankenship W. C. Blankenship Randy Short Dutch Short Billy Graham Ted Harvey Don Kelsey King Blankenship G. W. Ford Jill Burchett Baileysville High School National Honor Society Tri-Hi-Y Future Homemakers of America

Death of Vito Maraschillo known as 16 Milam

Vito Maraschillo 75, retired Virginian Railway worker nicknamed 16 Milam, died at 12 43 a m in Mullens Hospital from diabetes. Italian immigrant who came to the United States to help build the Deepwater railway later became a track maintainer and settled near McGraws Milam. Survived by his wife Rose and several children. Body at Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Mullens arrangements incomplete.

Rose Milam Maben Hotchkiss McGraws Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Mullens

Mattox 81 Rites Wednesday in Mullens

Sherman Mattox 81 known as a drayman in Mullens died Sunday at his home after a retirement due to ill health. He was a native of Alabama and is survived by a step daughter Polly Jeffers. Funeral planned Wednesday at Mullens Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. G W Favors presiding and burial in Greenwood Memorial Park Beckley Mullens.

Mullens RNS Sherman Mattox Drayman Mattox Alabama Polly Jeffers Phyllis Mullens Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church G. W. Favors Greenwood Memorial Park Beckley Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home

Oak Hill NG Company Receives High Excellent Rating

Oak Hill Tank Company of the Third Squadron, 150th Armored Cavalry Regiment, West Virginia Army National Guard, earned the rating of high excellent during summer training at Fort Knox Kentucky. Commanded by Captain Fred Burdiss of Beckley and with First Sergeant Haven A. Allen of Oak Hill, the unit completed the two week camp.

Oak Hill RNS 150Th Armored Cavalry Regiment West Virginia Army National’ Guard Fort Knox Fred Burdiss Beckley Haven A. Allen

Marshall Woodie Funeral Tuesday

Funeral services for Marshall Woodie will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Summit North Carolina Yellow Hill Church with burial in the church cemetery. The 68 year old Pierpoint resident and former Bitter Lumber Co. employee died at Mullens Hospital after a short illness. He was born August 10, 1890 at Summit the son of Johnny and Elizabeth Woodie. Survivors include his wife Odessa Thomlinson Woodie three sons Gilbert Carl and John all of Barrett a daughter Ruby McCloud of Maben two brothers Ellis Summit and Harrison Rhodhiss eleven grandchildren. The body will be placed in Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Chapel at noon Monday and remain there until early Tuesday when it will be taken to North Carolina.

Pierpoint RNS Marshall Woodie Summit N. C Yellow Hill Woodie Maben The Bitter Lumber Co Mullens Summitt Johnny Elizabeth Greer Woodie Odessa Thomlinson Woodie Gilbert Carl John Barrett Ruby McCloud Ellis Summit and Harrison Rhodhiss N.C Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home North Carolina

Oceana Church Group Meets for Christian Character Program

The Oceana Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service held a meeting where Mrs. Archie Roberts presented the program Building Christian Character. Attendees included Mrs. Bill Drake, Mrs. Drewey Mitchell, Mrs. Argell Cozort, and Mrs. Berlin McKinney. Plans were announced for a July 17 fellowship dinner and an August 13 meeting with co chairmen named for both events.

Oceana RMS Archie Roberts Woman's Society of Christian Service Oceana Methodist Church Bill Drake Drewey Mitchell Argell Cozort Berlin McKinney E. G. Shannon Ralph Poland Jennings Barrett Church Pauline Mayhew Richard Atwell Wanna Cook Cochairmen Arthur Bostic Ples Wright Argel Cozort Ray Shannon

Douglas Williams Honored At Party

A splash party at the Ferguson residence of Mr and Mrs Lines in Kanawha City honored Douglas Williams grandson of Mr and Mrs Dempsey Pittman He will join his parents in South America after military school in Kentucky The event featured dancing swimming and games with friends and relatives from Charleston Scarbro Oak Hill Minden Fayetteville and other nearby towns.

Oak Hill RNS Lines Ferguson Kanawha City Douglas Williams Dempsey Pittman Williams Buford Williams South America Douglas Kentucky W. W. Hess Leland Bobby Ferguson Charleston Dennis Coffman Bill Brenda Scarbro Matt Fox Wilbur Williams Katherine Patsy Richards Chuck Crouch Minden Kitty Les Hornsby Richard Taylor Fayetteville

Lewis Perry 75th birthday honored at Cyclone home

CYCLONE RNS Lewis Perry, age 75, was honored with a birthday dinner at his residence on Saturday. Attending were Posey Perry and sons David and Paul, Mike Perry and sons Michael Larry and Ronald, Thurman McQuaid and children Gary Thurman and Glonia, Carl Maxey and children Carol and Billy, and Willis Cline’s family.

Cyclone RNS Lewis Perry Posey Perry David Paul Mike Perry Michael Larry Ronald Thurman McQuaid Gary Thurman Glonia Carl Maxey Carol Billy Willis Cline

Pineville Rally Attendees Named From Local Church

Attendees at the Rock Castle Association Rally in Pineville were Lois Schoolcraft, Janet Pack, Marilyn McCoy, Larry Mullens, Archie Day, Gus Mulky, Doris Schoolcraft, Mrs Myrtle Rose, Mrs Carl Mullens, Billy Manning, and William McCoy, gathered Monday night at the First Baptist Church in Welch.

Pineville RNS Rock Castle Association Cook Memorial Baptist Church First Baptist Church Welch Lois Schoolcraft Janet Pack Marilyn McCoy Larry Mullens Archie Day Gus Mulky Doris Schoolcraft Myrtle Rose Carl Mullens Billy Manning William McCoy

Beartown Couple Welcomes New Son at Welch Hospital

Mr and Mrs Henry Lowery of Beartown welcomed a son weighing seven pounds three quarters ounces born Thursday at Welch Emergency Hospital.

Beartown RNS Henry Lowery Welch Emergency Hospital

Moves and visits fill Mount Hope social notes

Mount Hope social column details many relocations and visits including Mr. and Mrs. Green Coleman and children moving to Cedar Grove, Miss Mary Sue Godby returning to Kilsyth from Detroit to work at the Electronic Plant, Skelton, and multiple families from Kilsyth, Philippi, and Arlington visiting or moving. It notes new postings like M. A. Marchetti to Mount Hope and travels of Spickard, Laz, and Dorado families plus trips to Ohio and Georgia.

Mount Hope RNS Green Coleman Ralph Cathy Kilsyth Cedar Grove Mary Sue Godby B. Godby Detroit Mich Detoit Skelton Galen Smith Bradley Carolyn Patteson W. A. Patteson J. R. Hubbs Eugene Moats Philippi Dorothy Welch Malcolm B. Collins Arlington Virginia Duckworth Hubbs Clement E. Hubbs South Charleston Moats Collins Williamsburg Emery Lemaster Jr Debra Sue Rita Kay Martha Richmond Washington, D. C W. L. Haynes Eugene Greer Lemaster Haynes Mrs. Greer Richmond Patricia Greer Charles David Kensington Lemasters M. A. Marchetti Federal Bureau of Mines District C Edna DiBenedetto Mark Jack Spickard Louisville C. E. Howard William Spiglitz Spickard Stephen Susan John Malinda David John Jenkins Phillippi Marian Jenkins Charles Gibson Sandra Kay Corpus Christi Texas Navy Charles Lawhorn, Jr Huntington Sam Dorado Janet Sammy Bobby Connecticut New York Dorado Alfred Barnes Wilmington Del

Palmer Wins Suit in Wyoming Court for 1089.91

D H Palmer was ordered in Wyoming Circuit Court to recover from the United States Life Insurance Co New York City the amount of 1089.91. In another action the suit of Universal CILT against Eddie Cook was settled, compromised and dismissed.

Pineville RNS D. H. Palmer Wyoming United States Life Insurance Co New York City Universal C.il.t Eddie Cook

Asthma Formula Proclaimed Top By Doctors Now OTC

New York article notes the asthma formula doctors prescribe most for private patients is now available without prescription. Tests show it halts asthma attacks in minutes and offers hours of relief from spasm recurrence. Marketed as safe enough to take as Primatene tablets without a doctor’s order.

New York N. Y Iss Whitenall Pharmace

Violence Erupts In Wyoming As Miner's Vacation Ends

At Mullens area two killings injuries mar the miners vacation close. Eugene Clark 55 a Black Eagle mine worker was stabbed by his wife Minetta 44 while en route to hospital he later died or near death after chest surgery and blood transfusion. John Wise 37 was wounded by a .22 rifle while visiting Alpoca in Mayhew. Wise underwent surgery and was listed as satisfactory.

Mullens ANS Eugene Clark Black Eagle Minetta Wendell W. Cook Clark Jones and Spry Wyoming General Hospital Beckley Memorial Hospital Mullens Hospital John Wise Railrouad Alpeca Charlie Wise Alpoca Wytheville Wise Roanoke Johnson City

Arrest of James C. Stoddard in Hinton

Police halted a self harm attempt by James C. Stoddard alias Bonehead Lilly after a report of a man threatening a girl on lower Main Street. Stoddard cut himself, fled, and threatened Patrolman Leonard Wood with a hawk bill knife before being captured and taken to a patrol car. injuries not serious.

Stoddard Leonard Wood Wood Bobby L. Wheeler Wheeler

Shower Honors Mrs. P. Stiles

Mrs. Paul Stiles was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Velma Pizzino and Mrs. Doris Herald at the Stewart home in Glen Fork. Attendees included Mrs. Elaine Brown, Mrs. Carol Brown, Mrs. Lucille Herald, and many others as the event featured games and refreshments for the bride.

Glen Fork RNS Oley Stewart Paul Stiles Velma Pizzino Doris Herald Elaine Brown Carol Brown Lucille Herald Beulah Stiles Becky Pizzino Opal Dowell Frances Brown May Daniels Juanita Shumate L C. Shrewsbury Reva Shrewsbury Stiles Norman Scarbro Alvin Shruck Vance Ray Bernard Grubb Lena Pizzino Betty Tackett Sylvia Richardson Emma Pizzino Marie Stiles Linda Brown

Ex Mount Hope Woman Dies In Charleston

Ex Mount Hope resident Vivian Calvert Huddleston died in a Charleston hospital after a long illness. She was a St. John's Episcopal Church member. Surviving: husband Frederick Huddleston Charleston a brother Ralph Calvert Kansas City and sister Phyllis St Clair Mount Hope. Arrangements incomplete. Body at Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home Charleston.

Mount Hope RNS Vivian Calvert Huddleston Charleston St. John’s Episcopal Church Frederick Huddleston Ralph Calvert Kansas City Phyllis St. Clair Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home

Wiener Roast Highlighted Cook Ford Families

A Friday wiener roast at the Laurel Park picnic area brought together employees of Cook Ford Sales and their families. Attendees included Bob Crouch and sons Mike and Robby, Arthur Herald and son Jimmy, Paul Fleener and daughter Vickie, Lee Massey and children, Roy Tilley and children, Eugene Campbell, Ray Bailey and children, Carl Hatcher and children, Otis Cook and children Donnie and Peggy Lou, plus guests Estil Elkins and son George of Bristol Tennessee, Arbutus Morgan and Otis Blackburn of Oceana, and Joyce Simmons of Pineville.

Oceana RNS Laurel Park Cook Ford Sales Bob Crouch Mike Robby Arthur Herald Jimmy Paul Fleener Vickie Lee Massey Roy Tilley Eugene Campbell Ray Bailey Carl Hatcher Otis Cook Donnie Peggy Lou Estil Elkins George Bristol, Tenn Arbutus Morgan Otis Blackburn Joyce Simmons Pineville

Birthday party honors seventh birthday for Debbie Argento

Debbie Argento was honored at a Tuesday birthday party hosted by her mother Mrs Samuel Argento. Attendees included Sherry Divita Beverly Divita Brenda Divita Gary Divita Richard Divita Cathy Divita Jane Divita Cheryl Divita Jeffie Evans Laura Carffey Ethel Williams Julia Anne Jaquay Mary Esther Jaquay Elaine Robinson Karen Mascaro Toni Jean Gaten Tiha Marie Crites Ann Lynn Evans Eldina Light Sharon Spencer and Cheryl Knight.

Sherry Divita Beverly Divita Brenda Divita Gary Divita Richard Divita Cathy Divita Jane Divita Cheryl Divita Jeffie Evans Laura Carffey Ethel Williams Julia Anne Jaquay Mary Esther Jaquay Elaine Robinson Karen Mascaro Toni Jean Gaten Tiha Marie Crites Ann Lynn Evans Eldina Light Sharon Spencer Cheryl Knight

Coal River Area Personal News and Visits

Coal River communities report visitors from Huntington Columbus and Colcord. Mrs Ada Xnott and Connie head to Columbus. families welcome relatives from New York Mass and Ohio. Local residents note hospital treatments for Charlotte Douglas and a multiple family visits as Boyd Groves funeral services are held in Webster Springs. Sgt Emory Jarrell departs for Fort Dix for three years. others plan extended visits in Ohio and Michigan.

Ben Thompson Colcord Darrell Rhodes Darlene Poca Roy Withrow Jr Hardy County G. L. Kincaid George Robert P. Martin Jean, Raoulette Robert Paul Westover Air Force Base Chicopee Webster Springs Coal River William Beller Donald Flint Sylvester Paul Beller Decota Kyle Moses Nettie Emory Jarrell Cephas Jarrell Fort Dix Germany Hubert Carter Edward Rogers Pearl Ester Cleveland Ohio James Vancy Columbus Jackie Tom Radford Pansy Randy Dayton Luther Dillon

Cyclone Couple Welcome Daughter at Grace Hospital

Cyclone Mr and Mrs Rommie Brown announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday at Grace Hospital. The newborn weighed three pounds seven and three quarter ounces, born at 9 14 p m.

Cyclone Grace Ho Ilal Web Rommie Brown

Oak Hill Personal News Limited Home Visits

Oak Hill notes describe the Kennedy family returning to Glen Jean after a week with R B Hanson in Mobile Alabama. Ronald Kincaid improves at home after eight days in a Charleston hospital. Guests visiting the Kincaids include Steve Thomas and Michael of Allen Park Michigan. Geneva Cogan and children Gregory and Debra visit Ferris Aide and family from Connecticut.

Oak Hill Rns Fred Kennedy Brenda Glen Jean R. B. Hanson Mobile Ala Ronald Kincaid Charleston Mich Geneva Cogan Gregory Debra Connecticut Ferris Aide

Hico Personals Report Local Family Visits and Camp Work

Hazel Brown and children spent the week with her mother Lula Powers of Weston while Rev. Eugene Brown attended an On Campus Conference Counseling for Baptist ministers at Alderson Broaddus College Philippi. Nettie McVey stays with daughter-in-law Garnet McVey at Edmond. Garnet McVey recently underwent surgery. Richard McVey and children Beverly George and Gregory visited Kenneth and Garnet Jones at Boomer. Crate Willis went to Beckley Memorial Hospital as his mother Burdyne Willis of Graydon had emergency surgery. Karen and Susie Williams of Hilltop vacationed with grandparents Rev and Mrs C D Whitehead. Kathleen Rule left for West Virginia Baptist Camp at Cowen to work as counselor with junior boys and girls.

HICO RNS Hazel Brown Gene David Brenda Lula Powers Weston Eugene Brown Alderson-Broaddus College Philippi Nettie McVey Garnet McVey Edmond Richard McVey Beverly George Gregory Kenneth Jones Boomer Crate Willis Beckley Memorial Hospital Burdyne Willis Graydon Karen Susie Williams Hilltop C. D. Whitehead Kathleen Rule West Virginia Cowen

Pineville Personal Notes From Weekend Travel

Pineville residents report visits across states with friends and relatives in Pennsboro Parkersburg Gilmer County and Charleston. Local patients include J W Martin at Bluefield Sanitarium and Mrs Dick Cook undergoing surgery at Stevens Clinic Welch.

En Route To Germany Mrs Estep Leaves For Baumholder

Mrs Ka ren Estep accompanied by her sister LaVerne and their parents Mr and Mrs R E Dishner left Mullens for New York City where Mrs Estep will board the SS Atlantic for Baumholder Germany to join husband Pfc Curtis Estep stationed there With the Army she hopes for a reunion with brother Specialist 40 Bradley Dishner in Ludwigsburg Germany The Dishners and their young daughter will spend a few days sightseeing in New York before returning home

Jerry Blankenship Injures Elbow While Cutting Grape Vine

Jerry Blankenship, 28, of Simon, was treated at Stevens Clinic in Welch on Thursday for extensive lacerations to the left elbow after he accidentally cut himself while trimming a grapevine with a pocket knife.

Simon Rns Jerry Blankkenship Stevens Clinic Welch

Also Mentioned on This Page

F. Martin Lovey Massey Circle Mr. West Tomchin Furniture D. Graham Future Teachers of America West Virginia Business College Ritter Lumber Co Glen Rogers High School Graham's Food Market V. Maraschillo Oak Hill NG Company Ative Modern Hearing Center Main St. Oak Hill New River Supply Oceana Church Mr. Hope J. E. Evans New Philadelphia V. L. Martin Bob Martin Mike Vickers Ricky Greenbrier River Bobby Stewart Lillybrook Vickers O. C. Hobbs Twin Lakes Myrtle Beach S. C Georgia Bob Reed Atlanta R. C. Price Donald Price Marvin Smith Lavonia Wesley Thomas Sea Island Bill Martin Cannon, Ga Palmer J. C. Stoddard P. Stiles Coal River Personals ARTIE Blue Bend Greenbrier County Frank Treadway Junior Treadway Paul Jarrell Danny Hazel Michal Corky Treadway Ronnie Alexander Anita Betty David Treadway Stanley Jarrell Margie Workman Daniel Winston Ned Sauls Curtis Stover Icie Duncan Greenup Willie Everett Duncan Clowney Stover Gene Stover Wilma Jean and Teresa Detroit, Mich Bobbie Snyder Barbara Tommy Pennsboro Parkersburg Paige Hinzman Gilmer County Opie Castell Michigan Pete Marvin W. C. Bailey Joe Jones Jacksonville Fila Zed C. Ball Dick Cook River Drive A. C. Moore A. C. Swimm Crowley - Worrell W. H. Hickman Donald T. Worrell Nancy Anne Morgantown E. W. Worrell Charles Beavers Inlaw E. E. Taylor Glen Burnie Alex Beavery
Search Courier

Search the Raleigh Register Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Raleigh Register?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication