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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1959

Page

2

Toler Langston vows solemnized in church

Miss Shirley Ann Langston and Byron Douglas Toler wed in a 3 30 pm ceremony at First Presbyterian Church Fairborn Ohio. The Bride wore Chantilly lace gown, carried white orchids, and was given in marriage by her father. Guests included Edith Langston Sylvia Langston and Joseph Parsons as wedding party. After a reception at home, the couple left for Virginia Beach. The bride, a Lewis and Clark High School and University of Dayton alumna, and the groom a Mullens High School and Marshall College graduate, will reside in Mullens. Out of town guests included the Parsons Langston and McCoy families.

Mullens Shirley Ann Langston George John Langston Byron Douglas Toler Byron Harrison Toler First Presbyterian Church Fairborn Ohio Robert Bates Edith Langston Sylvia Langston Joseph Edward Parsons al Bean Bill Trimmer Charles Knickerbocker Nina Bean Judy Eden Mary Lewis Byrd McCoy Chicago Virginia Beach Lewis and Clark High School Spokane Wash University of Dayton Dayton Mullens High School Marshall College Lion's Club Beni Kedem Charleston Mullens Insurance Agency Stewart Apartments Guyandotte Ave Joe Parsons Walter Langston Janice New Haven Conn Byron Toler

Glen Rogers Bible School Closes Today

The Glen Rogers Community Church Vacation Bible School ended today with a program and noon picnic. Sessions ran 9 to 11 a m for two weeks with beginners primaries and juniors led by Mrs Ina Rhen. About 50 children attended daily.

Glen Rogers Bible School Glen Rogers RNS Glen Rogers Community Church With Jesus Ina Rhen Garlen Sweeney Carol Greer Lilly Mae Sizemore Beckley Pizaino Dannie Nuckols Phyllis Gentry Jerry Wolf Nuckols Rhen

Lorenzo Frady Rites Saturday

Funeral services for Lorenzo Alvis Frady will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sophia Church of God. Burial follows at Sunset Memorial Park. Frady, 66, of Baileysville, died after a stroke and heart attack in Columbus Ohio while visiting his daughter. He was a World War I veteran and a retired miner, member of United Mine Workers Local 7086. He leaves two sons Mitchell and Fred, a brother Farmer, and 11 grandchildren.

Baileysville RNS Lorenzo Alvis Frady Sophia Church of God W. J. Blair Sunset Memorial Park Beckley Frady Columbus Ohio Virgil Perdue Little Rock N. C Henry Lucinda Frady United Mine Workers of America Rhodes Methodist Church Mitchell Fred Oklahoma City Okla Farmer Pittsburgh Williams and Craven Sophia Lawson Perdue Bill Cree Carl Adams Robert Hicks Amos Hicks Tate Blair Elmer Hale

Baptist Youth Attend Camp at Mount Hope

Mount Hope Baptist Temple youths will attend camps and house parties at the Baptist Camp in Cowen this year. Merit points determine some attendees though others join due to scheduling. Names and camp dates include Martha Garvin Susie Humphrey Janet Logan Malinda Davis Becky Humphrey Rusty Jeter Beverly Little Jane Garvin Carol Little Sarah Bergendahl Mildred Dinkler Anna Mae Arthur Eddie Garrett Cecelia Ann Harless Jan Caye Gwinn with sessions running June to August and some attendees providing their own transport.

Mount Hope BNS Mount Hope Baptist Temple Cowen Martha Garvin Susie Humphrey Janet Logan Malinda Davis Becky Humphrey Rusty Jeter Beverly Little Jane Garvin Carol Little Sarah Bergendahl Mildred Dinkler Anna MaeArthur Eddie Garrett Cecelia Ann Harless Jan Caye Gwinn

Glen Rogers Church Sets Bi Monthly Services

The Rev. John Richardson said Glen Rogers Independent Baptist Church will hold morning services on the first and third Sundays and evening services on the second and fourth Sundays each month starting this Sunday. All previous services were in the evenings.

Glen Rogers RNS John Richardson Glen Rogers Independent Baptist Church

Fatal Stabbing Near Hinton Five Die in Knife Attack

A Summers County court case centers on a frenzied stabbing along a highway near Hinton that left Thelma Lucille McNeill dead and 69 wounds inflicted, with James E. McCaleb to face murder charges. Witnesses describe a hitchhiking suspect and a woman supporter before the attack, as investigators seek corroboration of the events and ages.

Summers County Thomas L. Read McCaleb John Bert McNeill Huntington McNeill Bertha Morrison Cary Jimmy John Jr Thelma McNeill Russell Sheriff Fox W. Va Sandstone Hinton

Foster Released From Welch Hospital

Dewey Foster, 33, of Marianna, was released from a Welch hospital after treatment for a chest wound. His 15 year old stepdaughter confessed to shooting him on June 7 after he allegedly threatened rape. The girl faces felonious wounding charges and remains in custody on bond pending grand jury action.

Pineville RNS Dewey Foster Marianna Welch Foster

Homecoming at Turkey Creek Baptist Church Set

The annual homecoming will be held at Turkey Creek Baptist Church Sunday per Rev. Roy Lester. Dinner will be served on the grounds after Sunday School and Worship, which begin at 10 a.m.

Picnic Held by Glen Rogers Church Group

Members of the Glen Rogers Independent Baptist Church Sunday School held their annual picnic at City Park Beckley. After recreation, a picnic lunch was served and wieners roasted. Forty five persons attended.

Glen Rogers RNS Glen Rogers Independent

Michigan car in forger's latest tale sparks mystery

Pineville sheriff reports William Euell Hanshaw 37 changed his story about a car bought with a forged check. He now says the vehicle is in Michigan, lent to a man named George Saunders in Greenville who allegedly was to park it in Grand Rapids. Hanshaw was arrested as he stepped off a Grand Rapids bus. A preliminary hearing is slated for Monday in Magistrate Wilson's Pineville office.

Pineville RNS William Euell Hanshaw Guyan Euell Hanshaw Coal Mountain Bert Short Hanshaw Michigan George Saunders Greenville Mich Saunders Grand Rapids Short Man W. P. Wilson

Fayetteville Legion Drives for 350 New Members by Nov 16

LaFayette Post No. 149 American Legion aims to recruit 350 members by November 16. Contest uses a point system with early period emphasis and bonuses for new and former members. If the goal is met, a victory meeting will honor winners on November 16.

Fayetteville RNL LaFayette Post No. 149 American Legion Walter Caldwell Legion Fayetteville Savings and Loan Association Post Mountaineer Boys State James Baker Nuttall High School Louis Corey Mount Hope High School Gary Riner Robert Bibb Richard W

Grade School Band Adds Four New Members

Glen Rogers Grade School announces Kathryn Grace Cottrill Freda Chattin Sprarkle Harrington and Randy Canterbury as the four new players. Cottrill 10 plays alto saxophone Chattin 8 flute Harrington 10 B flat clarinet Canterbury 7 E flat clarinet. Louis Kaman coaches the group and the outdoor concert occurs today.

Glen Rogers RNS Kathryn Grace Cottrill Freda Chattin Sprarkle Harrington Randy Canterbury Miss Cottrill Miss Chattin Miss Harrington Randy Louis Kaman

Agreement Reached on Virginian Employe Rights Merger

Washington AP reports a tentative accord in the Norfolk and Western Virginian merger highwaying that all Virginian Railway Co workers willing to accept jobs on the combined system will be employed. The agreement was outlined at an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing, with details on severance pay and displacements.

Washington AP Virginian Railway Co Norfolk and Western Virginian H. C. Wyatt N&w Wyatt Interstate Commerce Commission Charles Mahoney Railway Labor Executives Assn RCC Paul Albus Mahoney Railway la Bor Norfolk Roanoke Wyat Stuart T. Saunders N & WV

Car Inspection Starts July 1 In West Virginia

West Virginia announces the 1959 60 vehicle inspection period begins July 1 with all vehicles due for inspection in the month they were re checked in 1958 59. Vehicles without valid 1958 59 or 1959 60 stickers must be inspected and stickers issued. Residents buying cars within the state have three days to inspect, outsiders ten days, and non residents may wait for out of state sticker expiry before complying.

West Virginia Yost

Bible School Closes at Oak Hill Gospel Tabernacle

Oak Hill Gospel Tabernacle Church closes its Vacation Bible School this evening at 8 p m with special songs memory work and class handicrafts awards to be presented Mrs Allen Gallimore wife of the pastor served as superintendent of the two week program A noon picnic was held at City Park to conclude activities

OAK Hill BNS Oak Hill Gospel Tabernacle Church Vacation Bible School City Park Allen Gallimore

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