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 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1960

Page

11

Fayette Girls At Jackson's Mill

Oak Hill women lead Rhododendron Girls State camp at Jackson's Mill with six Oak Hill attendees and one from Mount Hope. Recipients include Beverly Thompson and colleagues, sponsored by local clubs and veterans groups, plus college bound staff from Concord College and Collins High. Historical note records Monroe and Adams elector changes in 1820.

Oak Hill Tri-Hi-Y Majorette Order of Eastern Star James P. Alien National Honor Society Collins High School Oak Hill Methodist Church Wender W. H. Wender Mount Hope Girls Athletic Association Future Business Leaders of America Inter Nos Latin Club Alpha Omega Debuteen Thespians Mount Hope Methodist Church Reflector Miss Lively Concord College D. P. Lively Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority Girls State Miss Klapp William R. Klapp Randolph-Macon Women's College Oak Hill Presbyterian Church Miss Dorton James E. Dorton

Mount Hope Boy Attending Scout Camp

Mount Hope RNS reports Tommy Kochinsky son of Mr and Mrs Joe Kochinsky Mount Hope attends the newly opened Boy Scout camp at Dillys Mill Dunsmore from June 3 to Aug 9 serving as a camp staffer assisting younger campers. Also attending are Eugene Gasta staff in training Conrad Neely and Skipper Hall, all connected to local Scout groups and church activities.

Mount Hope RNS Dilly’s Mill Dunsmore Tommy Kochinsky Joe L. Kochinsky Tommy Explorer Order of the Arrow Mount Hope High School Mount Hope Baptist Temple Gay Conrad Neely Skipper Hall Bert Hall

Atlas Missiles Set for Firing at Warren AFB

Cheyenne Wyoming AP reports airmen at Warren Air Force Base take pride in Atlas missiles soon ready to be fired at enemy targets. The accompanying photo shows an Atlas blasting off beneath a sign praising best service.

Cheyenne Wyo Warren Air Force Base

Girls Take Over Newark Business District in Wave of Absence

Illness and vacations cleared the way for seven Alexandria firms to be run by women. Two businesses in the village were operated by women, and three others briefly passed into female hands when owners were sick or on vacation, transforming local commerce into an all woman stretch.

Newark, Ohio Alexandria

Milwaukee Origin Story Mahawaukee Seepe Village Name

Milwaukee’s name traces to an Indian village called Mahawaukee Seepe, meaning place of great council. The account notes the site’s deep Native American roots and early naming.

Milwaukee

Sneed Bush Wed In Oak Hill Ceremony

Miss Rebecca Jane Sneed daughter of Mr and Mrs Delbert Sneed wed Ivan H Bush III son of Dr Ivan H Bush Jr in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev Randolph Johnson at Oak Hill altar adorned with white gladioli. Attendants included Sharon Flint maid of honor and bridesmaids in aqua and ice pink gowns. The couple plans residence in Pittsburgh after a Virginia honeymoon.

Oak Hill RNS Rebecca Jane Sneed Delbert Sneed Ivan H. Bush III Ivan H. Bush Jr Randolph Johnson Sandra Jarrett Solist Jarrett Sharon Flint Suzanne Noyes Jo Ann Deeds Betty Ann Brown Shirley Davidson Margaret Thomas Margaret Kathern Thomas John Paul Bush Bill Bryd Princeton J. C. Swindler Bridgeport Clifford Shane Logan Jim Evans Jack Petit

Pleasant View Church Opens Vacation School

In Fayetteville the Pleasant View Church of The Brethren runs a daily Vacation Bible School this week from 9 to 11 am for children aged four to 14. Director Edith Griffith leads staff Homer Lewis Rev Enos Griffith Helen Scott Sandra Riner Frances Riner Tina Tygrett Alberta Tincher Helen Law Marjie Riner Carole Sue Hitchcock and others, with music crafts and historian sessions.

Fayetteville RNS The Pleasant View Church of the Brethren Edith Griffith Homer Lewis Enos Griffith Helen Scott Sandra Riner Frances Riner Tina Tygrett Alberta Tincher Helen Law Marjie Riner Carole Sue Hitchcock Griffith Bill Yoak E. L. Clower

Oklahoma Land Rush Draws Ten Thousand Sooners

On April 22, 1889 the rush for free prairie land drew about 10,000 Sooners between noon and sundown as settlers claimed plots in the opening moment of settlement.

Oklahoma Sooners

Church Women Meet Plans Vacation School At Mount Hope

Executive board of Women of the Church at Mount Hope Presbyterian Church met with President Mrs. C R Harnsbarger. Open house set for June 19 to welcome Rev and Mrs W W Hatcher who leave this month. Vacation church school to run June 20 for two weeks. co director Mrs Anthony Puskas. Synodical Training School for two local members June 13–17 at Davis and Elkins College Elkins. Circles meet today at various homes and church. General Fund Agencies program by Mrs Corrie Graff planned for June 20. Attendees listed.

Mount Hope RNS Women of the Church of the Mount Hope Presbyterian Church C. R. Harnsbarger W. W. Hatcher Mount Hope Church W. G. Callaway Vacation Church School Anthony Puskas W. B. Poling John Barnum Synodical Training School Davis and Elkins College Elkins Leo Morelli Sam Dorado A. C. Prince E. Scott Carter Rachel Mills Ralph Dorsey Women of the Church General Fund Corrie Graff Fred Frisk Henry Hinte P. C. Graney Jr W. C. Carter L. G. Fitzgerald W. A. Haslam Ray Young C. E. Howard Charles Canterbury

Windle Pettit Wedding at Grace Church in Elkins

Miss Betty June Windle and Lawrence Ray Pettit wed at Grace Episcopal Church Elkins at 3 Tuesday the ceremony featured chrysanthemums and greenery. Attendants included Miss Jean Windle and Mrs Isaac Burch with reception at Pinecrest Elkins accompanied by a three tier cake and gardenia decorations. The bride, a Davis and Elkins College graduate, wore a white satin gown and later a beige linen sheath. the groom, a Davis and Elkins College graduate in mathematics, wore formal attire.

Oak Hill RNS Betty June Windle Elkins Lawrence Ray Grace Episcopal Church Charles E. Wiant Kenneth Lee Butt J. L. Cats Sabrina Jean Lee Windle Isac Burch Betty Lee Butt Susan Kenlee Butt Miss Windle Mrs. Burch Betty Lee Susan Jack Preston Pettit John Vering Raese Paul Roger Errington Pinecrest Harry Kelly Ellamore George Potts Baltimore Robert Shaver Patty Drummond Thomas Rexrode Mary Ann Roompass

Ila Rae Cobb Weds John Stephen Gardner in Morgantown

Ila Rae Cobb and John Stephen Gardner united in a double ring ceremony at Wesley Methodist Church Morgantown. The bride daughter of Usher A Cobb Kopperston wore silk organza gown with pearl details and a pearl crown veil. The couple will reside in Morgantown after studies with Cobb a WVU alumna and Gardner a WVU graduate attending dental school.

Usher A. Cobb Kopperston Gardner Stephen Gardner Follawsbee Donna Usher Cobb Beverly Ann Bradley Norlyn Bodkin Antonio Licata John Haley West Virginia University Kappa Delta Sorority Psi Chi Wesley Foundation Richmond Professional Institute College of William and Mary University School of Dentistry Theta Chi Fraternity Spiin Wesley Choir Follansbee Morgantown

Colcord Sunday Guests and Local Happenings

Colcord residents and relatives enjoyed a weekend of visits and events. Linda Meadows, bride-elect of Quincy Stover, was honored at a shower hosted by her grandparents in Ravenswood. Linda is a Clear Fork High School senior and plans an early wedding. Linda’s party included friends and family.

Colcord Carlos Milam Ravenswood Don Meadows Linda Miss Meadows Quincy Stover Clear, Fork High School Mary McVey Lawson Charleston Memorial Hospital Clyde Dillon Luther Dillon Charlie Nunneley Wannie Belcher Dorothy Belcher Early Belcher Herman Dillon Eunice Coal River Herbert Wright George Royer Dayton Ohio Tony Rich Wright Mike Rich Jesse Wright Burk Kuhn Beckley Veteran’s Hospital Lenore Wiseman Chester Stover

Fayetteville Social Notes From Local Residents

Fayetteville society round up details visitors and hospital news. Mrs. Page Corley returns home after Memorial Hospital Charleston surgery. Carolyn Dillon vacationing with mother on Maple Avenue while employed in Schenectady. Mr. and Mrs. W Dale Stump visit Arlington relatives. mother-in-law injured near Hillsboro in Memorial Day accident. L. A. Diehl hosts Miss Boydie Casto and Miss Patricia McIlvain of Downingtown at Duke University nursing students. D H Perdue recovering after major surgery at Laird Memorial Montgomery.

H. E. Dillon Maple Avenue W. Dale Stump Arlington E. 0. Wiseman Watts Hospital Durham N. C Hillsboro L. A Snibby” Diehl Boydie Casto Patricia Mcllavain Downingtown Duke University School of Nursing D. H. Perdue Laird Memorial Hospital Montgomery Boyd Cathy Lucas L. D. Lucas Jr Parkersburg

Admitted To Hospital Week In Wyom ing General Hospital

Wyoming General Hospital admitted 57 persons during the week ending Saturday. The list includes Mrs. Peggy Hay worth of Maben and many others from Mullens Itmann Pineville Cyclone New Richmond and surrounding areas. Patients were admitted Monday through Sunday with names across multiple towns.

Mullens ANS Wyoming General Hospital Peggy Hayworth Maben Ollie Halsey New Richmond Roger Neece Alpeca Terry Tunstalle Pauline Repass Rethal Sizemore McGraws Alma Thompson Allen Junction Violet Graley Pineville Bernard Thornton Covel Charles Radf Lola Jean Monroe Corinne Harold Adkins Shady Spring Kathy Lush Douglas McKinney Eddie Hill Sabine Jesse Rinehart Otsego Ruth Mills Slab Fork Deloris Colbird Iris Hansford East Gulf Claude Rayfield Alice Lester Bud Otis Mills Stephenson James Stafford Baileysville Nellie Cook Goldie Vaught Ravencliff Laura McMillion David Larry Graham Odd Linda Williams Shirley Shrewsubry Jane ‘Eastridge Shirley Adkins Keyrock C. L. Ware Opal Elmadollar Amigo Robert Gray Clear Fork Felix Scott James Hensley Itmann Gladys Farthing

Miner Bert Goode Seriously Injured At Island Creek Mine

Bert Goode remains in serious condition at Stevens Clinic Hospital Welch after injuries suffered in a Thursday mine accident at the Island Creek mine in Red Jacket. The item also lists multiple regional social visits, weekend guests, and travels of Pineville residents and relatives to and from Orlando, Florida. Los Angeles. Beckley. Huntington. Logan. Ezel, Kentucky. and Marion, Ohio, detailing a pattern of family and friend gatherings, hospitalizations, and travel.

Pineville Rns Stevens Clinic Welch Bert Goode Island Creek Red Jacket Bruce Howard Winford Helton Tib and Lloyd Logan Dwight McGraw Beckley Ezel Richard Allee Los Angles Calif Darrell McGraw James Trent Huntington Harry Haymaker B. P. Green Charleston Stacy Mullens Claude Phillips Joe Charlie Stone Bluefield Sanitarium Itmann Oley Grose Robin Lynn Orlando Fla Ike Belcher Edgar Stone Tom Stone Robert Stone Ruby Kight George Orlando, Fla Paige Hinzman Marion Ohio Gene Nutter St. Albans

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fayette Girls Jackson's Mill John Scott Jackson's Ill American Legion Auxiliary Department of West Virginia Beverly Thompson Carol Sue Hitchcock Kathryn Williams Nina Burgess Judy Flint Sue Allen Catherine Wonder Nancy Lee Lively Ann Klapp Linda Dorton Rhododendron Daily Miss Thompson J. B. Thompson Oak Hill Civic League May Queen Imp St. Peter and Paul's Miss Burgess American Legion Auxiliary No. 59 E. C. Burgess Electoral College James Monroe William Plumer New Hampshire John Quincy Adams Sneed Bush Gordon Hendrickson Margie Sneed H. P. Thomas Clara Lilly Robert H. Davidson Cincinnati Ruth Shepard Spencer Ivan Bush Glenville Harlin Starkey Fuller, Smith, and Ross Pittsburgh Virginia Highview St Pleasant View Church Ford Dealers el Ees Fairlane America Ford Galaxie Ford Grady Whitlock Windle-Pettit Wedding Road Ila Rae Cobb John S. Gardner Alfred P. Wallace Clyde English John Piles Miss Cobb Mountain State Mountain State Hearing Aid Center Main St Beckley, W. VA Watts L. D. Lucas Wiseman Avenue
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