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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1950

Page

2

Payne Unites Son Roberta Taylor In Mt Hope Marriage

In Mt Hope home setting the Rev J L Payne united his son John Paul Payne and Roberta Taylor of Oak Hill in a 730 pm Friday June 10 ceremony before immediate families A reception followed at the Payne residence A three tier cake with red roses marked the bridal table The couple plan to live in Mt Hope and delay their wedding trip.

J. L. Payne Roberta Taylor Mt. Hope Register Oak Hill John Paul Payne Clovis Taylor Misa Martha Payne J. E. Blackburn Bradley Bobbies Market Skelton Oak Hill High School Girls Athletic Association Home Economics Club Mrs. Payne Martha Payne J. E. Blackgurn Bill Hickman

J G Fox Seeks Legislative Post in Fayette County

John G. Fox filed yesterday for the Democratic nomination to the House of Delegates according to Fayette County Circuit Clerk records. A Fayetteville attorney, he is a Washington and Lee Law School graduate and veteran of three years with combat engineers in Europe. He is married with three children and resides in Fayetteville.

Fayetteville John G. Fox House of Delegates Fayette County Fox Ansted High School Law School of Washington and Lee University Combat Engineers

Suspect Held After Alleged Attempted Offense Against Child

Oceana police charged Jack Mullens about 25 with attempted offense against a six year old. He was jailed in Wyoming County Jail after the alleged incident. Officials say this is his second arrest for the offense. A hearing before Magistrate A C Aliff is scheduled for Tuesday at 10 AM.

Register Oceana Jack Allens Wyoming Mullens A. C. Aliff

Laurel Garden Club Meets at President’s Home Thursday

Register staff writer Mullens reports the Laurel Garden Club will gather at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Mrs. M. E. Griffin’s Frantz Avenue home with co-hostess Mrs. I W Dunn. Mrs. Millard Houck leads the program on planting for fragrance.

Laurel Garden Club Register Mullens M. E. Griffin Frantz Avenue I. W. Dunn Millard Houck

Betty Henry Chapter of CAR Wins Honors at Pt. Pleasant

MT. HOPE The Betty Henry Society of the Children of the American Revolution earned 100 percent awards for outstanding work at the CAR convention in Pt. Pleasant on June 9 and 10. Peggy Graff was elected State Chaplain, Nan Snyder served as a page, and Jan Caye Gwinn received the silver baby spoon as the youngest member.

Register MT. Hope Betty Henry Society of the Children of the American Revolution Pt. Pleasant Peggy Graff J. C. Gwinn Nan Snyder Frank Graff Insigna Betty Henry Hope Jan Caye Gwinn Mansion House Tu-Endie-Wei Charles Lewis American Legion Club Methodist Church Jackson’s Mill Swamp Fox Society of Fairmoon Randolph Society of Elkins

Recreation Center Schedule Changes At Community Recreation, Inc

A members meeting approved altering the weekly schedule. The center will close tonight as Ben Dunman Elementary is a voting site. Skating replaces Friday dancing with two sessions 7:00 8:30 for under 14 and 8:30 10:00 for beginners. Dancing moved to Saturdays. Recommend buying 15 more skates to total 65 and installing an exhaust fan in the gym.

Register Mollens Community Recreation, Inc EF. Claude Cook Ben Dunman

Mrs G Callison Elected Legion Auxiliary President

Mrs G Steele Callison will take the oath as president of American Legion Auxiliary Red Devil Post 59 during joint installation with the Legion July 10 at 7 30 p m at the Legion Hall succeeding Mrs H G McGinley Elected with a slate by the nominating committee last night Officers include Mrs J E Duncan vice president Mrs McGinley secretary Mrs L C Allman treasurer Mrs George Longhenry chaplain Mrs Anna Fields sergeant at arms and Mrs H L Van Camp historian The auxiliary voted to send 25 to Newton D Baker Hospital for a TV set for women veterans and reported 224 10 from buddy poppies in May Rehabilitation chairman Mrs Mason announced 125 will be given to hospitals for veterans Two guests were present at the Mason home meeting

Register Oak Hill G. Steele Callison American Legion Auxiliary Red Devil American Legion the Legion Hall H. G. McGinley J. E. Duncan McGinley L. C. Allman George Longhenry Anna Fields H. L. van Camp Newton D. Baker Hospital Jack Mason Poppy Mason Carl Ledford J. W. Callison

Berry Funeral Set Wednesday

Funeral rites for car Freak Berry, 75, of Gatewood, will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Gatewood Brothern Church by Rev. E. L. Clower. Burial will follow in High lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. Survivors include wife Rhoda, two sisters, five sons, one stepson, and nine grandchildren. Berry died yesterday at Laird Memorial Hospital, Montgomery, after a yearlong illness. He was born in Pomroy, Ohio, and was a Baptist, previously employed as a hoist man at Milburn.

Register Atew Berry Gatewood Gatewood Brothern E. L. Clower Highlawn Memorial Park Oak Hill Laird Memorial Hospital Montgomery Pomroy Baptist Church Westerly Okie Bateman

J R Graham Dies At Mullens Home

ENS James Robert Graham aged 54 of Basin died at 9 45 p m at his Mullens home. The body was taken to Robertson Fogelsong Funeral Home in Mullens for funeral arrangements pending.

Resister Ens—James Robert Graham Basin Robertson Fogelsong Mullens

Visit With Relatives Stepson Garretson Miss Jean Garretson

Miss Jean Garretson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Garretson of Stephenson, spends summer with her brother in St. Louis and will return to Mullens High School for her senior year. Board must approve both purchases to reduce noise from the center.

Register Stephenson Jean Garretson C. W. Garretson Irvin Moffat St. Louis Mullens High School

Mullens City Election Sees Record Early Turnout

In Mullens this morning 332 residents had voted by 10:30 a.m. across three precincts. At Mullens High School 72 of 768 registered ballots were cast for three city offices. Ben Cupman Elementary reported 144 of 950. Wyoming Health offices precinct showed 116 of 875 participation. About 70 ballots were challenged at Ben Dunman polls over residency eligibility. No challenges at other precincts. Mayors and council seats show three Peoples Party incumbents William Holroyd Woodrow W Cook and A O Perry facing Citizens Party nominee B T Hugh and council candidates Ray Bowling and J B Baker III. Votes counted after 7:30 p.m.

Register Mullens Mullens High School Ben Cupman Wyoming Health Offices South Ben Dunman Peoples Party William Holroyd Woodrow W. Cook A. O. Perry B. T. Hugh Citizens Party Ray Bowling J. B. Baker, III

Mullens girls represent Mul lens High at Rhododendron Girls State

Miss Mary Kathryn Lusk and Miss Rosemary Hall from Mullens High School travel to Jackson's Mill for a week long encampment. Both are active in Future Homemakers of America and other student groups. Sponsored by West Virginia American Legion Auxiliary and local organizations. Mrs. C. V. Feller accompanies as state Auxiliary chair.

Register Mullens Mullens High School Rhododendron Mary Kathryne Lusk Rosemary Hall Jackson’s Mill M. H. Lusk Moran Avenue Henry Hall Circle Drive American Legion Auxiliary Department of West Virginia Miss Lusk Mullens Unit The Legion Auxiliary Miss Hall Woman's Civic Club Future Homemakers of America Club Tri-High Club Future Teachers of America National Honor Society American Legion C. V. Feller

Visit in Glover Hosts Bowling Family Guests Sunday

In Glover visitors gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs B G Bowling and their son on Sunday. The guests included Mr and Mrs W O Mancos, formerly residents of Glover.

Register Glover B. G. Bowling Sunday W. O. Mancos

For $25 A Month You Can Become a Partner

An advertising line offering partnership in many American corporations by Joseph X. Fazio at 605 Raleigh Co. Bank Bidg. Dial 8307. The promo invites readers to join as a business partner for a monthly fee.

America Joseph X. Fazio Raleigh Co. Bank DIAL

Azalea Garden Club Members Award Ribbons at Meeting

Azalea Garden Club held a Monday gathering at Mrs. F. L. Banks home on North Kanawha Street. Ribbons for roses were awarded to Nowlin, Stromp, and others. Maurice Mendell of Charleston spoke on roadside development and soil conservation for the State Road Commission. Arch ie Miller spoke on forestry and conservation topics for Camp Caesar sponsorship.

Azalea Garden Club Mendell Kanawha Street F. L. Banks Paul Barwood H. P. Meadows J. P. Nowlin Dainty Bess Los Angeles E T. Stromp Donna Pryor State Road Commission Commission Road Commission Archie Miller Eccles Trap Hill High School Camp Caesar

Mine Safety Bus Stops in Pineville

The Department of Mines Safety bus made an all day stop in Pineville to let citizens inspect the vehicle. Bernice Booker, former Glen Rogers resident, drives the bus and has ten weeks training in life saving and equipment operation. Information and literature on maintenance and operation are available on request. The bus and gear cost about 25 000 dollars.

Register Pineville Department of Mines Wyoming Bernice Booker Glen Rogers Booker

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