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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1957

Page

3

Pineville Eastern Star installs new officers year

Pineville Chapter No. 110 of the Eastern Star installed officers at the Masonic Hall. Mrs. Arnold Hager of Oceana was named worthy matron. New members include Miss Kay Curry and several others. Fred Shannon was named trustee for three years, with installation assisted by Mrs. Hager and Mrs. Norman Caldwell. The ceremony featured a candlelight service, music, and flowers.

Arnold Hager Oceana Virginia Price Tony Cline Willis Adams R. Dean Gray Marshal Oscar’ Goode Adah Oscar Grosse Ruth John Paynter Esther E. G. Dooley Martha Pelt Hendricks Electa French Manning Warden Paul Flee Pineville RNS Newynor Sentinel James G McDermitt Pineville Eastern Star Fred Shannon Ter Masonic Hall Elizabeth Williams R. C. Hatfield Earl Cook Jr BR. E. Kuhn Robert Browning D. Hager Norman Caldwell Hager Ior Helen McNemar Logan G. A. Farley Rock

Colcord Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits and Guests

Colcord residents share weekend visits with relatives. Buford Harris Cleveland and James Harrisson return from trips. Outsiders attend Colcord Presbyterian Church service, including visitors from Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and Texas. Revs Wand and Weller to lead church services as schedule changes occur. Doris Jean Fraley visits Charleston area parents. Avanelle Halstead visits from Charleston General Hospital. Linda Painter mentioned among local names.

Colcord Carl T Harris Charleston Memorial Hospital Buford Harris Cleveland Carl Harris James Harrisson Columbus C Colcord Presbyterian Church Ilinois Penn Sylvania New York Ohio Dallas Texas Prentiss Wand Orange N. J Colecard Presbyterian Church Jack Weller Iowa National Youth Assembly Grinnell University Doris Jean Fraley Morris Harvey College Charleston B. C. Fraley Dotcord Avanelle Halstead Charleston General Hospital A. J Halstead Linda Painter William

Whitesville Lions Club to Install New Officers Today

Whitesville Lions Club will install new officers at a banquet at 8 p m today at the Raleigh Grill. Incoming officers include Bob Plantz president Emmett Stine first vice president Bill S Cook second vice president Robert Saxton third vice president Jim Kostas secretary and Dan Branham treasurer. Sign boards for entrances will bear emblems and the phrase Welcome To Whitesville with the town speed limit noted at the bottom.

Whitesvile RNS Lions Club Whitesville Lions Club Whitesville Raleigh Grill Bob Plantz Emmett Stine Bill S. Cook

Adoption Of Abandoned Baby Boy To Be Handled By DPA

A newborn baby found Sunday near New Richmond will be placed in temporary foster care before adoption through the West Virginia Department of Public Assistance. Prosecuting Attorney Robert Bailey says the abandonment may constitute murder or a felony. The baby, nicknamed Lucky Boy by hospital staff, is recovering with 8 percent of a lung affected. Police seek information on the unidentified mother as public interest and adoption interest surge.

DPA Rennver Cabin Creek Richmond C. W. Andrick Lawrence McKinney McKinney Bailey Iit Allen Robertson

Ford Remains 'Old Faithful' in Fayette County

Earl FP Warden and assistant prosecuting attorney in Fayette County seek any local driver for daily transportation needs. The inquiry targets area residents who may offer regular car use or service for commuting or routine trips. The notice invites responses from potential volunteers or contractors.

Earl FP. Warden Fayette County

Whitesville WOM Meeting Canceled Amid Moose Lodge Anniversary

Whitesville Women of the Moose cancel their Wednesday meeting due to a conflicting event. The Moose Lodge marks its 40th anniversary with a dinner honoring the lone living charter member, Steve Zabai, 78, of Fosterville. The group will resume July 10 with Mrs. Fredia Miller presiding.

Whitesville

Swimming Instruction Series Ends and Night Classes Start July 1

Madison reports the Red Cross water safety program wrapping up a countywide series of swimming instruction for all ages. Night classes will begin July 1 at 8 p.m. at Haddad Recreation Pool with registration at the County Red Cross office in the Memorial Building. Courses include beginner, advanced, lifeguard, Junior and Senior Life Saving, and Small Crafts taught by Mrs. Thelma Hall, with tests previously held at Comfort Pool.

Thelma Hall Hed Cross County Red Cross Memorial Building Madison Red Cross Comfort Pool Whitesville Haddad Pool Hall Comfort Kanawha County Boone

Pineville Personal News Highlights Local Visits

Pineville residents report numerous guests and family visits. Ralph Hale and son Ralph Hale Jr. from Chicago are staying ten days. James Hale, chemical engineering student at University of Maryland, is home for the summer. visits extend to Saunders, Shoemakers, McDermitts, Morgan families, and others.

Pinevile RNS Ralph Hale Pineville Chicago James Hale University of Marland College Park Floyd Rose Man George Saunders Benjy Sizemore Robert Runyon Jeanne Bud Carrien Hill Patricia Elma Hayhurst Donald Floyd Hose B.C. Nichols Estes A. Nichols Diane Nichols Eller O'Dell Nicholas County BE. Nutter Charlie Shields Charleston Nutter Carl Ellison Gerald Ellison

Mrs Smith Opens Teaching Post in Roanoke Virginia

Mrs Rob ert Smith of 215 Summerlee Ave resigns from Collins High School Oak Hill to join Roanoke City Public Schools in Va She will start August 26 and the family plans to move after summer They will have a new home in Roanoke His husband Robert is an engineer for the Virginian Railway Co Their son Jerry attends Virginia Tech Blacksburg majoring in architecture

Oak Hill RNS Robert Smith Summerlee Ave Collins High School City Public School System Roanoke Smith Robert Virginian Railway Co Jerry Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg

Navy recruiter to visit Montgomery four days weekly

Navy recruiting representative B J Frazier will be in Montgomery four days a week. Interested individuals may contact Frazier in the basement of the Montgomery Post Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays and Saturday mornings.

Montgomery RNS B. J. Frazier Navy Frazier Montgomery Post Office

Public Service Commission Resumes Investigation of Guyan Utilities

The Public Service Commission resumed its investigation into Guyan Utilities Inc. owner and operator of water service for Corinne in Wyoming County. Corinne residents reported frequent service interruptions low pressure discolored and odorous water. A prior hearing occurred on April 30.

Charleston Public Service Commission Guyan Utilities Inc Corinne Wyoming County PSC

Kopperston man treated after slate injury at work

Asa Ford, 34, of Kopperston, was treated at a Welch hospital for contusions to his right hand after slate fell on it while employed by the Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates. He was later sent home.

Kopperston Asa Ford Welch The Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates

Local residents and guests gather across Pineville and Charleston

Mrs Maggie Anderson resides at Bradenton Flat after moving from Pineville to be with her nephew High Edward Clay in Huntington. The Crews family hosts Catherine Crews and Eddie Crews with Howard Crews in Huntington. Virgil Goode and son Wayne visit Princeton with son-in-law Charles Bauquess. The Crews group later dine with Theo Hatcher in Beckley. Edgar B Rose and family visit Mrs Mary Morgan in Davy. Eddie Crews and children Ned Mary Ann Barbara return to Pineville after weekend with Mae Shipman in Charleston.

Dan Tilley Charleston Maggie Anderson Bradenton Flat Pineville High Edward Clay Huntington H. E. Crews Catherine Crews Eddie Crews Howard R. Crews Virgil Goode Wayne Sune Jay Princeton Charles W. Bauquess Vena Gowle Beckley Theo Hatcher Edgar B. Rose Fineville Mary Morgan Davy Ned Mary Ann Barbara Mae Shipman

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