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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1959

Page

6

Sixty Nine Admitted To Wyoming Hospital

Wyoming General Hospital admitted sixty nine patients in the week ending Saturday. The list names residents from Mullens Corbin Rhodell Shady Creek and nearby towns with patients such as Eugene Atkins Martha Royse and Lillie Tabor among many others, detailing daily arrivals from Monday through Sunday.

Wyoming Hospital Eugene Atkins Mullens Henry Meadows Coran Walter Crigger Rhodell Cynthia Adkins Shady Fecine Martha Royse Rhodes Dorothy Bishop Bud Nancy Byrd Herndon Rosalee Mounts Itmann Lillie Tabor Barbara Levert Maben Kenneth Conklin Sophia John Simpkins Allen Junction Ralph Reed Covel Peart Cook Josephine Walter Migo Betty Jo Rose John Cozort Fairdale

Oak Hill Junior Woman's Club Names Officers

Oak Hill West Virginia Miss Lil lian Jane Foster is named president of the Oak Hill Junior Women's Club. New officers include Mrs James Lively first vice president Miss Janet Hurst second vice president Mrs Robert Godby third vice president Mrs Danny Davis recording secretary Mrs James Martin Jr corresponding secretary Mrs Paul Allen treasurer and Mrs Garland Pugh parliamentarian. Installing officer was Mrs Frank Clayton national junior chair of the fine arts department and extension and advertising head for the junior department of the State Federation of Woman's Clubs. The group approved aiding Fayette County Mental Health Chapter membership drive and joined the association. A formal initiation was held for four new members and several others attended.

Oak Hill RNS Lillian Jane Foster Glass House Beckley James Lively Janet Hurst Robert Godby Danny Davis James Martin Jr Paul Allen Garland Pugh Frank Clayton Princeton State Federation of Woman's Clubs Fayette County

Mullens Girl Honored On 17th Birthday Celebration

Sandra Norris daughter of Mr and Mrs Clint Norris was honored on her 17th birthday with a Thursday night party at the Rebels Rec hosted by her mother Mrs Salvatore Auricchio and Mrs Shields Kline. Many friends attended including Rose Kline Joan Miller Cookie Branham Bill Branham Jerry Ellis Sue Ellis Lou Clark Rose Mull en Wayne Reid Terry Lester Nora Davis and others.

Blanche Dudley Mike Murphy Ray Ann Hill Russell Woody Jr George Prilliman Mary Alice Donnie McKinney Bonnie Quesenbury Sharon Hurst Donnie Christian Harvey Hinchee Edward (Frosty) Mullins Thomas Ross Timothy Ramsey Jerry Titta Basil McKinney Jimmy Jones Milford Courington Bob Acord Jean McBride Butch Carte Frankie Miller Benjie Murphree

Two Robson Men Hurt As Train Strikes Car

Two Robson men, Glen Taylor and D. W. Stover, were injured when their car was struck by a Virginian Railway freight train at the Long Branch crossing on Secondary Route 23. Taylor, driving, was in critical condition with a collapsed lung. Stover had chest injuries. The car was demolished and both men were taken to Oak Hill hospital, where they later were reported in fair condition.

Theear T. D. Hercules Taylor

Mental Health Group Launches Bell Ringer Drive

Fayette County Mental Health Chapter begins the Bell Ringer Campaign to recruit members through June 15 to bolster county, state, and national efforts for the mentally ill. Chairmen for Fayetteville Oak Hill Mount Hope and Montgomery will be named later to cover surrounding towns and support projects including education treatment records housing and access to care. The county chapter meets monthly with the next gathering set for Chariton Heights on June 29.

Oak Hill RNS Bell Ringer Fayette County State National Mental Health Association Chariton Heights

Court Dates Set for Lincoln and Boone Counties

Judge K. K. Hall will preside at the Lincoln County Circuit Court June term which opens June 8. The Boone County Circuit Court April term will adjourn June 5.

Boone County Couples Granted 17 Marriage Licenses

Boone County Clerk issued licenses to 17 couples last week. Names include Preston Sanders and Joyce Barker. Charles Adkins and Christine Sutphin. Jim Lyons and Mary Wright. Howard and Shirley Dunlap. Jack Cook and Sharon Jeffery. Bernard Riebel and Sybil Estep. Harry King and Betty Saxton. Paul Harper and Sandra Carroll. Charlie Brown and Annis Castle. Thomas Clark and Cornell Harless. Nelson Bailey and Nellie Gibson. Douglas White and Betsy Ross. Billy Saunders and Emma Kelly. John Epling and Sylvia Mullins. Daniel Sharpe and Bonnie Holsten. Arnold Barker and Lorene Elk ins.

Madison RNS Boone County Preston Sanders Low Gap Joyce Ann Barker Charles Howard Adkins Christine Sutphin Van Thomas Fisher Independence Iowa Reba Dean Anderson Blue Pennant Jim Lyons Barrett Mary Sue Wright Howard E. Dunlap Shirley Lee Dunlap Julian Jack Ray Cook Sharon Lee Jeffery Wharton Bernard Riebel Sybil Faye Estep Comfort Harry Lee King Charleston Betty Saxton Ramage Paul D. Harper Bandytown Sandra Carroll Charlie E. Brown Annis May Castle Clothier Thomas Ralph Clark Cornell Faye Harless Nelson Bailey Nellie Gibson Bald Knob Douglas Fairbanks White Betsy Ross Billy W. Saunders Emma Kelly Whitesville John Epling Jeffrey Sylvia Mullins Daniel D. Sharpe Bonnie Lou Holsten Ridgeview Arnold D. Barker Packsville Lorene Mae Elkins

Ansted 4-H Members Win Blue Red Ribbons

Ansted Hiawatha 4H Club members Frances Kincaid Dierde Absher Beckey Dix and Karen Wood earned blue and red ribbons in public speaking and demonstrations at the Fayette County 4-H contest held in the Memorial Building Fayetteville Thursday led by Miss Iva Rule.

Ansted ANS Ansted Hiawatha 4H Fayette County Memorial Building Fayetteville Frances Kincaid Dierde Absher Beckey Dix Becky Dix Karen Wood Deirdre Absher

Farewell Party Honors Sharon Regan in Montgomery

Miss Sharon Regan was feted with a farewell party hosted by Miss Patricia Jo Jaquay in Montgomery. Attendees included Karen Moore Georgeanne Gilchrist Jeanne Sulsby Patty Ann Argento Kay Rose Susan Robinson Elizabeth Updike Sharon Regan and Patti Jo Jaquay.

Mrs Louea Sagg Succumbs At 36

Fayetteville RNS report states Mrs Louea Lee Sagg 36 Cunard died Sunday afternoon in Beckley hospital. She worked as a coil winder for Electrolux Corp Beckley. Born Green Sulphur Springs Sept 18 1923 she was a Pentecostal Holiness Church member Garten. Survived by husband Fred L Sagg mother Ella Duncan Green Sulphur one son Fred Ross and two daughters Carolyn Lee and Linda Lou at home. Body at Dodd-Payne Funeral Home pending arrangements.

Fayetteville Rns Louea Lee Sagg Cunard Beckley Electrolux Corp Green Sulphur Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church Garten Fred L. Sagg Ella Duncan Green Sulphur Fred Ross

Ansted Personal News Notes on Weddings and Local Visits

Ansted announces the marriage of Macil Dempsey to Pvt. Sherill L. Hanshew read May 16 at the bride’s home by Rev. Luke Morris. The bride, Ansted High School graduate, will have her groom stationed in Germany after a 30 day leave. Also noted are local education degrees, weekend trips, family visits, and community event attendance by area residents.

Ansted ANS Robert Dempsey Macil Sherill L. Hanshew Eleanor Freddie Hanshew Landisburg Luke Morris Ansted High School Germany James Houchins Morris Harvey College Walter B. Haga Karen Haga Naoma Mann Susan Marshall Abingdon Vaw Kyle Schrader Lula Schrader Bluefield

J Holsteine Dies At Home Of Son In East Rainelle

J Holsteine 70 died Saturday at 6 30 am at his son Harvey s home in East Rainelle. He was a retired coal miner born Sept 4 1889 in Springhill. Survived by one other son Carlos of Bellwood, four brothers, two sisters, 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Nickell Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev L A Sanders. Burial in Brounland Cemetery.

East Rainelle Rns J. Holsteine Harvey Holsteine Springhill Kate Midkiff i Holsteine Carlos Bellwood Charles Ashford Wheeler Ollie Houser Ruth Holsteine Alcott Nickell Funeral Home L. A.sanders Brounland Cemetery

Auto Wreck Fatality Among Fayetteville Group

Everett Muncy 57 of Route 2 Fayetteville died from injuries after an Oak Hill hospital admission following a secondary road crash between Dempsey and Winston. Seven others were in the convertible driven by Willie Jeffrey 31 of Laurel Creek. six were injured with noncritical conditions. The car allegedly overturned after the driver cut sharply on a mountain bend. Muncy survived by two brothers. Funeral arrangements were pending.

Fayetteville RNS Everett Muncy Oak Hill Dempsey Winston Muncy Willie Jeffrey Laurel Creek Fayette County New Jersey Marion Jeffrey Dodd-Payne Funeral Home John D. Muncy Lotus Muncy Red Warrior Dodd-Payre Funeral Home Ernest Hudnall Joan Hudnall Rhonda Jeffrey Sue Jeffrey Betty Joe Webb Warren Webb Webb Register Oak Hill Hospital Willie Jefffrey Hudnall

Whitesville Rotary Club Sets Installation Meet

L. C. Weamer will be installed as new Whitesville Rotary Club president at 7 p m June 18. Other officers include Harry L. Johnson vice president Howard Clay treasurer and Alex Kelleman secretary. June 25 marks the club s 10th anniversary with a Ladies Night party chaired by S P Carter. James B McIntyre Kanawha County assistant prosecutor will speak next week on Self Incrimination Reconsidered.

Whitesville RNS L. C. Weamer Whitesville Rotary Club Harry L. Johnson Howard Clay Alex Kelleman Wilson Hall W. R. Martin Florida Land Agency James B. McIntyre Kanawha County

Ansted High Band Members Earn Awards at Assembly

Eleven Ansted High School Band members received awards and certificates at a Wednesday recognition assembly. Gary Harrah won a local talent contest distinction and appeared on the Ted Mack Show in New York. the band will join the Strawberry Festival in Buckham on June 12. Summer band practice continues through June and August.

Ansted ANS Gary Harrah Billy Mullens James Skaggs Tromblone Gaylord Harrah Ruth Ellen Mink Betty Riley Brenda Brackens Nora McVey Crist Diane Bonner Bill Britt Shirley Schoolcraft Ted Mack New York City Harold C. Davis New York Davis Buckham

WCTU Schedules Meet Oak Hill

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Oak Hill Baptist Church plans a meeting June 25 at 2 p m in the East End Gospel Tabernacle. A White Ribbon Recruit Service was held Thursday at the Baptist Church with Rev. Randolph F. Johnson as speaker and Mrs. John Daniels giving a short talk. Attendees included many listed women and children.

Oak Hill RNS Woman's Christian Temperance Union Oak Hill Baptist Church East End Shelia Gay James Jr Carol Connie Donna Daniel D. L. Harvey J. P. Staton Kenneth Burgess M L. Keaton Clyde Dancy Kelly Williams T. F. Lively

Wall New WSCS President At St Pauls Methodist

Mrs Algenora Wall becomes president of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at St Pauls Methodist Church. Outgoing president Mrs Carl McVey was honored with a handkerchief shower as the group met Thursday evening. Mrs Fannie Mink led the devotional services.

Ansted RNS Algenora Wall Woman's Society of Christian Service St. Paul's Methodist Church Carl McVey Fannie Mink

Hopewell BYF Group Elects New Officers

Jane Crawford of Gauley Bridge Baptist Church becomes president of the Hopewell Association Baptist Youth Fellowship. Linda Kessler is vice president, Joe Ballard and Gene Brown named secretary editor and treasurer. Installation set for June 25 at Summersville Baptist Church.

HICO RNS Jane Crawford Gauley Bridge Marcia Creger Alderson-Broaddus College Christian Higher Education Challenge Eugene Brown

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