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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1959

Page

2

Four Persons Fined On Road Violations

Four individuals were fined for road law violations by Brenton Magistrate Bernard Morgan. George Leo Cook of Wyoming paid 15.50 for driving with an expired inspection sticker after arrest by State Police Cpl. C. W. Andrick. Jimmy Green of Baileysville was fined 15.50 for the same offense and arrested at Pineville by Trooper J. D. Fairchild. Elzie Warner of Wyoming paid 30.50 and received two days in jail for a suspended license. Verlie Warner, also of Wyoming, was fined 30.50 and given 10 days for permitting a driver with a suspended license to operate. Mrs. Warner served two days, then fell ill and was released.

Brenton RNS Bernard Morgan George Leo Cook Wyoming Cpl C. W. Andrick Jimmy Green Baileysville Pineville J. D. Fairchild Elzie Warner Verlie Warner Warner

William Groves Rites Conducted at Webster Springs

Funeral services for William Boyd Groves were held at Webster Springs on Thursday. Sgt. Clifford Groves and his wife, stationed in Albuquerque, were summoned from Portsmouth, Virginia due to the elder Groves illness. After surgery he died the following Sunday, and Sgt. Groves returned to Portsmouth after attending the Webster Springs service.

Belgium Congo Shinko lobwe Mine richest uranium source

The Shinko lobwe Mine in the Belgium Congo is identified as the world's richest source of uranium ore, signaling a major mineral wealth discovery.

Belgium Congo

Lillydale Visitors Gather For Weekend

Lillydale residents hosted visiting families from Cleveland Chicago and Williamson. Mr and Mrs Fred Bane and their children Jeffery Debrah Darnell and Dale joined Mr and Mrs Zane Bane and Gene. Earl Cox and family visited Mr and Mrs Luther Elkins while Hattie Miles and Mable Dempsey stopped by Williamson.

Lillydale RNL Fred Bane Zane Bane Jeffery Frank Bane Debrah Darnell Dale Bane Gene Bane Cleveland Ohio Richie Thompson Cherri Marsha Bill Bane Mike Chicago Earl Cox Luther Elkins Hattie Miles Mable Dempsey, Williamson Roy Elkins

Newspapers Invested Over 87 Million In 1957, Modernizing Plants

In 1957 newspapers invested more than 87 million dollars to upgrade plants, equipment, and products, reflecting a widespread industry push toward modernization and capacity expansion.

Green Funeral Scheduled Today

RICHWOOD. Funeral services for William Glenroy Green will be held at Calvary Methodist Church at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, with burial in Mountain View Memorial Park. Green, 24, died from injuries after being caught in a coal mine conveyor at Tioga. Survived by wife Doris Ann, two daughters Connie Jane and Monica Lynn, sister Syl via Spencer, two brothers Delbert and Willard, and his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Green of Richwood. Body moved from Simon Funeral Home to the home of his parents today, then to the church one hour before services.

Delbert Willard William Green Richwood Simon Funeral Home

Mrs. Vivian Calvert Huddleston Rites Wednesday

Funeral services for Mrs. Vivian Calvert Huddleston will be held at noon Wednesday at St. John's Episcopal Church in Charleston. Burial follows at High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill. She died in a Charleston hospital after a long illness, survived by husband Frederick Huddleston, brother Ralph Calvert, and sister Mrs. Phyllis St. Clair. The body rests at Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home in Charleston.

Mount Hope RNS Vivian Calvert Huddleston St. John’s Episcopal Church Charleston Joseph A. Richards High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill Huddleston Frederick Huddleston Ralph Calvert Kansas City, Mo Phyllis St. Clair Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home

Vacation Bible School Plans Set at Patti Stockdale Home

COLCORD Oklahoma RNS All persons planning to assist with Vacation Bible School at the Patti Stockdale Home School are asked to meet at the home school Chapter at 7 p.m. Thursday. Last minute assignments will be given and plans completed for the school which begins next week and will continue for a W day period. Classes will be held from 9 to 11 30 a.m. and in the evenings adults and senior high groups will convene for Bible school.

Colcord RNS Patti Stockdale

Ambassdor Theater to Undergo Full Refurbishment

New York AP reports the 38 year old Ambassador Theatre will receive air conditioning redecorating and a full facelift for the new show season with the October 1 arrival of The Gang's Here starring Melvyn Douglas as the lead.

New York Broadway Ambassador Theater Melvyn Dougas

Local Lynce News Highlights Weekend Visits

Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Roy Elkins included Mrs Hattie Miles and Mrs Mable Dempsey. Several relatives from nearby families visited across the weekend including Roger Tolor in Charleston and Lynce residents Deloris League and Joan Todd.

LYNCO RNL Roy Elkins Hattie Miles Mable Dempsey Williamson Roger Tolor Charleston Acie Tolor Glenda Brewer Lester Deloris League Lloyd League Joan Todd Michigan Clinton League Effie League Lee Day Oceana Harlan Coleman Winfred Perry Delbert Blackburn Ross Jones Butch Price James Jones Beckley David Price Garfield Price Ravencliff Larry Lundy Basil Nicholas Bill Lambert Donna Julis Less Lambert Butch League David

Colcord area personals note wedding plans and travels

Coal River personals list visiting guests in Colcord and nearby towns. Shirely Sue Soto, Beckley, bride elect of Lt Franklin Delano Lusk, Huntington, is granddaughter of Sandy Soto, Colcord. Aug 1 wedding planned at Trinity Episcopal Church Huntington. Other items note vacations in Hardy County, Mass visits, hospital treatment in Charleston, and local family visits among Colcord residents.

Colcord RNS Kemper Blevins J. L. Armstrong Artie Leland Benedict Big Stone Gap J. H. Blevins Ben's Run Aubrey Marlowe Oak Hill Shirely Sue Soto Beckley Franklin Delano Lusk Huntington Sandy Soto Trinity Episcopal Church Miss Soto Ameagle G. L. Kincaid George Roy Withrow Hardy County Institute Sycamore Creek Doug Hamilton Robert P. Martin Westover Air Force Base Mass Massachusetts Boyd C. Jarrell Samuel Cole Jay Blake Augustus Steele Elkton Perry Sarrett Kyle Clay Johnny Clay Rock Creek Fred Meadows Charleston Memorial Hospital James Dillon Luther Dillon

Rutgers Agriculture Students Study Money and Markets

Rutgers University students in New Jersey learn money handling banking and market price analysis as part of their agriculture curriculum to prepare for real market challenges.

Rutgers University New Jersey

Cary Rites Held For James R. Cary in Charlottesville

Graveside services for James Rush Cary, age 65, were held at Monticello Memorial Park in Charlottesville, Virginia. A native of Hinton, he died Sunday after hospital treatment since Thursday. Cary spent his career with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, retiring in 1958 as superintendent in Clifton Forge after holding roles from machinist apprentice in 1912 to general foreman and trainmaster. He leaves Alice Bray Cary, two sons James R. III and Albert B. Cary, two daughters, and six grandchildren.

Hinton RNS James Rush Cary Monticello Memorial Park Charlottesville Cary Oakland Ivy Chesapeake, and Ohio Railway C&o Clifton Forge Alice Bray Cary James R. Ill Vienna Albert B. Cary Madison Ben Sears Long Island N. Y L. D. Smith Detroit Mich

Fayette Damage Suits Filed Against Kamenskys

Suits totaling 449000 were filed in the Fayette Circuit Clerk office naming Edward Kamensky as owner and his son Eddie as driver of a March accident on U S Route 21 near Mount Hope. Plaintiffs include Peggy Pack John L Pack Euline Pack Johnny Leon Pack Donna Ruth Pack Loretta Pack and James Samuel Pack with addresses unknown.

Fayetteville ANS Fayette Circuit Edward Eddie Kamensky Kilsyth U. S. Route 21 Mount Hope Edward Kamensky Eddie Peggy Pack John L. Pack Euline Pack Johnny Leon Pack Donna Ruth Pack Loretta F. Pack James Samuel Pack

Rahway Valley Railroad Keeps Freight Line Running

Still going strong in Summit New Jersey the Rahway Valley Railroad spans 14 miles from here to Roselle Park Founded in 1897 it has earned profits every year except 1934 Fifteen employees operate three diesel locomotives along the all freight line between Summit and Roselle Park.

Summit N. J Rahway Valley Here Roselle Park

Lilly Haven Personal Guests Visit Area Residents

Residents of Lilly Haven and nearby communities hosted and visited relatives this week. The Ruth family welcomed J W Beck and James from Corne lia Ga, and Edgar Johnson with Brenda and Tommy from Chicago. Others included visits by Polly Logan of Jewell Valley to the Logan family, and Acie Toler in Beckley. Distinct trips included Dewey Lafferty vacationing in Kentucky and Wandall Morgan visiting friends in Glen Rogers. Staff and extended family gatherings ran through the weekend with multiple host households in Brenton Otsego and Pineville communities.

Lilly Haven RNS A. J. Ruth J. W. Beck James Polly Logan Jewell Valley Charlie Logan Lloyd Redden Eddie Edsel Sharon Shady Springs Ward Miller Rita Donald Bob Simmions Cleveland Ohio Charles Simmions Otsego John Simmions James Simmions Pineville Harry Farran Bill Womac Lisa Ronda Stevie Lillydale Francis Simmions Charlie Osborn Oceana Conza Harris

Promotional Playlet At Toneda Mission Meeting

A Thursday Toneda Mission Society gathering featured a promotional playlet for the West Virginia Baptist House Party written by Mrs. Clifford Evans. Program chair Mrs. Otis Cook led a team including Mrs. Verne Cook and Mrs. Don B. Cook with Mrs. Tom Fleenor, honoring Mrs. Rolla Snyder of Clarksburg for inspiration and devotion.

Oceana PRMS Toneda Mission Society West Virginia Baptist House Party Clifford Evans Otis Cook Verne Cook Don B. Cook Tom Fleenor Rolla Snyder Clarksburg Snyder Don D. Cook God Tom Fleener Etta Walker Susie Brown Hurley Brown Bowen Cook Virgil Lusk Blanche Cook Denny Walker Tom Long Tommie Lee Long Wint McKinney

Gauley Bridge Personal Notes Share Visits and Travel

Gauley Bridge residents report extended visits and trips across states. Harold Wilmoth and family returned to Boomer after visiting James and family in Farming ton Michigan. Virginia Woodson of Washington DC visited with H. H. Woodson’s family in Alley, Nancy joining for a few days in Washington.

Gauley Bridge Rns Harold Wilmoth Boomer James Wilmoth Farmington Mich Virginia Woodson Washington, D. C H. H. Woodson Alley Nancy Washington Anthony Ferris Ashland Louis Ferris Theresa Rosalie Virginia Beach Kelly O'Dell Laird Memorial Hospital Mollie Cavendish Arnold McKinney David Winebrenner Lacy McKinney Basin Riley Graham John Rhodell Frank Hollingshead Odd G. W. McKinney Ghent Loretta Maxon University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville Ed Maxon Falls View Kyle Lovin Navy Portsmouth Jodie J. A. Backus Charleston Don Welch Joyce Ann Donna Lee Columbus Ohio Roscoe Sizemore Dave Turner Michigan J. W. Simpson Dixie Russell Johnson Cedar Grove Warren Bailey Bluefield Martin Bailey Walter Bailey Silver Spring Jack Hamilton Camp Susquehanna New Melford

Oak Hill Personal News Highlights Visits and Removals

Oak Hill notes show Clifton T. Frazier and family of Memphis visiting Rev. Randall Johnson’s home on Landale Drive. Mrs. John Robert Dixon of Charleston returned home after visiting her in laws. Adah Burdette hosted B C Spicer Sara Linda Spicer and the Jerry Spicers from Emmett. Sgt David R. Aliff and family returned to Arlington after visiting relatives, with Aliff at the Pentagon. Minnie Wiseman of Fayetteville moved from Oak Hill Hospital to Hill Top Nursing Home.

Jak Hill RNS Clifton T. Frazier Eric Jimmy Mitchell Clifton II Memphis Tenn Randolph F. Johnson Landale Drive John Robert Dixon Charleston S. C Johnson O. W. Dixon Adah Burdette B. C. Spicer Sara Linda Jerry Spicer Emmett Jack Burdette S. Sgt David R. Aliff Pamela David Jr Terri Arlington, Va T. F. Lively Acy Aliff Pax Aliff Pentagon Washington Minnie Wiseman Fayetteville Oak Hill Hospital Hill Top Nursing Home

Hillsdale Favorite To Win Gold Cup Handicap at Inglewood

Hoosierland's Hillsdale aims for Hollywood's Gold Cup Handicap worth 162000 with a nine horse field in the mile and a quarter race. Clarence W. Smith's moneywinning colt seeks the 100000 net purse and a place among famous past winners as earnings could reach 432500 for 1959. Opponents include Find Alfred G Vanderbilt's entry Terrang Day Court Amerigo How Now Ying and Yang Whodunit and Swaps Kin.

Inglewood Calif Hoosierland Hillsdale Hollywood Clarence W. Smith Gallant Man Round Table Noor Citation Alfred G. Vanderbilt Terrang Day Court Amerigo How Now Ying and Yang

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William Groves Sco Lillydale Personals Beckley’s Store For Neville St Mrs. Huddleston Vacation Bible School Sel Alla Murphy's the Complete Variety Stores Main Street East Rainelle Temple Street Howard Avenue Mullens Main Oak Street W. Main St. Beckley Murphy Lynce Personals Coal River Personals MGM Sol C. Siegel Harry Belafonte Inger Stevens Mel Ferrer Open Air Theatre Stamford Rd RTE RL Moose George Connor Women of the Moose Billy Sumner Moose Hall Connor James R. Cary Fayette Wayne Holden John Ford Fon SI Hayward Crab Orchard Drive-In Kwai William Holden Alec Guiness Jack Hawkins Glen Jean the Geisha Boy” Technicolor Jerry Lewis Marie McDonald Metrocolor Rex Harrison Ray Kendall Lilly Haven Personals Mullens and Herndon Fraulein Cinemascope Dana Wynter Tony Gurtis Sidney Poitier Gauley
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