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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1957

Page

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Fayette Jury Hears Consolidated Auto Damage Suits

In Fayetteville two auto damage suits consolidated for trial in Fayette Circuit Court involve Davis Allport, Beckwith, and Dallas Wood. Beckwith seeks $365 for damages to his car. Allport claims $600 for damage to his vehicle. both arise from a collision on U S Route between Fayetteville and Beck.

Fayetteville U. S Beck Fayette Circuit Davis Allport Owk Hi Dallas Wood Beckwith Wood Allport

Stover Toney reunion planned for Aug 25

Mrs Shel don Stover remains ill at home but improving. Visiting relatives from Fayetteville Dothan Charleston Norfolk and Cleveland discuss the Stover Toney reunion set for August 25. Attendees include John Toney I C Toney Virgie Stover and others. Ernest Moles is a patient at Beckley Veterans Hospital visited by Mary Paden Virginia Pilawa and Chelsie.

Clear Creek Sheldon Stover John Toney Fayetteville I. C. Toney Dothan George Toney Stover - Toney Toney Virgie Stover Charleston Chap Stover Norfolk Larita Martha Cleveland Ohio Carol Shea Buddy Buller Toney Fork Chelsie Paden Virginia

Miss Annalee Workman Hosts Guests at Camp Thomas E Lightfoot

Jesse Workman entertains guests Linda Vanover Mullens Bill Edwin and Roger Cook at Camp Thomas E Lightfoot near Hinton followed by a note that the US averages 175 600 forest fires annually.

Jesse Annalee Workman Linda. Vanover, Mullens Bill Edwin Bill Workman Roger Cook Raleigh Cook Tom Hendricks Allen Hendricks Camp Thomas E Lightfoot Hinton United States

Father Jailed On Morals Count

Payette County father Charles Moore was arraigned before Magistrate R C Godsey and sentenced to 60 days in jail for contributing to the delinquency of his minor daughter and six months for non support. Basil McKinney, 36, was arrested with Moore. no hearing held. Moore’s wife Virginia McMillion of New York had charged him with allowing McKinney to live with their 15 year old daughter. Clarence Blackwell of Oak Hill also jailed on road law violations with fines and jail terms for reckless driving and improper effect.

Oak Hill RNS Payette County R. C. Godsey Charles Moore Basil McKinney Beckwith Moore Virginia McMillion New York Fayetteville McKinney Clarence Blackwell West Virginia Blackwell

Moose Women Host Wiener Roast for Local Children

Oak Hill Women of the Moose Chapter 33 plan a wiener roast for children at City Park at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The event was announced at the Moose Lodge meeting, with all members invited. The Sixth District Moose Association will meet in Beckley at 7:30 p.m. Friday, and a Bass Lake picnic is planned for Sunday. A birthday covered dish and handkerchief shower will honor members at Mooseheart Alumni Chapter Night with Mrs. Melvin Brown as chairwoman. honorees include Mrs. John Matullus and Mrs. Billy Sumner. Members present included several named wives of local residents.

OAK Hinl RNS Oak Hill Women of the Moose City Park Moose Lodge West Virginia Mooseheart Melvin Brown John Matullus Billy Sumner Raymond Faucus Katie Chanp Albert Yocum Patrick Watters Harmon West Clyde Casey Walter Gryzb George Conner William Douglas

Wyoming County Court Seeks Pollution Probe

The Wyoming County Court at a special session urged state agencies including the State Water Commission the Conservation Commission and the Health Department to investigate stream pollution in Wyoming County. The resolution calls for enforcing laws educating the public and enlisting local officers and civic groups in cleanup efforts for the Guyandotte and Clear Fork rivers.

Pineville ANS Wyoming County Court Wyoming County Guyandotte Clear Fork State Water Commission State Conservation Commission State Department of Health West Virginia State Directors of Health, Water Commission, Conservation Commission

Military Men in News At Home and Overseas

Readers learn of U S Navy midshipman on the USS Northampton touring Rio de Janeiro Port of Spain and Guantanamo Bay and returning to Norfolk in August. Army bands in Germany feature Pfc Ronald Sutphin. Pvt Leonard Mayse Jr. serves with the 370th AIB. Lt Ralph Sorensen participates in Desert Rock atomic exercises. ROTC encampment crews and local troops aboard the USS William R Rush and at Port Jackson are noted along with Justice Douglas’s prior SEC chairmanship.

Mullens U.S. Atlantic Fleet USS Northampton Wesley R. Graham Luke P. Graham Northampton Rio de Janeiro Brazil Port-of- Spain Trinidad Guantanamo Bay Cuba Tof Norfolk Theth Airborne Division Germany Pvt Leonard R. Mayse Jr Bobbie Covel Mayse Fort Benning Leonard R. Mayse E. Govan Canp Pere Oee Desert Rock Atomic Energy Commission Nevada Test Site Ralph J. Sorensen L P. Sorensen Bobbie 4 Livelyall Beckley Fourth Marine Corps Provisional Atomic Exercise Brigade AEC Department of Defense

Glen Rogers Bride Feted With Household Shower

Mrs Shirley Buittick a recent bride was guest of honor at a household shower in the social room of the community church. Hostesses included Mrs Belly Vince Mrs Dorothy Vidovich Mrs Betty Duncan and Mrs Fannie Dezarn. Prizes were awarded to several guests and gifts displayed.

Glen Rogers Shirley Guthrie Buittick Belly ‘Vince Dorothy Vidovich Betty Duncan Fannie Dezarn Helen Kukfish Edith Cox Erma Guthrie Carol Sheppard Hazel Gentry Margie Either Donnie Nuckals

Revival Begins Sunday at Highcoal Church

Whitesville pastor Rev Cecil A Pinson announces revival at Highcoal Church starting Sunday at 7 30 p m. He and his son William A Pinson lead services for two weeks with daily meetings and no mid week prayer gathering. Sunday School continues at 10 am and a Young People's meeting is set for Monday at 6 pm.

Whitesville ANS Cecil A. Pinson Highcoal Church Pinson Wiliam A. Pinson

Birth of Daughter in Whitesville Family

Mr and Mrs Joes Jelbomine of Whitesville announce the birth of a daughter on July 7 at McMillan Hospital in Charleston.

Whitesville Joes Jelbomine McMillan Hospital Charleston

Otsego Visitors Share Sunday with Otsego Family

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Daly and daughter Patty were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burlon in Otsego.

Otsego Matheny Tom Daly Patty Frank Burlon

Scouts Court of Honor to Elect Next Board Friday

Whitesville Troop No. 33 held its second board of review for first and second class advances. William Ballard Jerry Pinson advanced to first class and Jackie Daniels to second class. The Second Court of Honor is set for Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the Boy Scout Building with Cud Pack No 33 to receive its charter. Parents are urged to attend as sponsors, committee men, and den mothers are recognized. The troop also led the flag raising at the Whitesville post office dedication Saturday.

Whitesville RNS Boy Scout Troop No William Ballard Jerry Pinson Tenderfoot Jackie Daniels Cud Pack No

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