Music Convention Opens At Ingram Branch
The 32nd annual No. 2 District Baptist Music Convention meets at Ingram Grove Baptist Church Ingram Branch. Rev W J Carter opens at 10 a m with devotions led by Revs J C Wilson Joe Lewis. Highlights include delegation enrollment committee appointments and election of district officers for the New River Valley Baptist Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Carter
Devoc
J.C. Wilson
Joe Lewis
Lanora Taylor
Ure
Ingram Branch
Christian Cooperation
New River Valley Baptist Association
Ingram Grove
Orpheua Jasper
Lawrence Kemp
Luster
Tosic
Oretha Bane
Etoruses
Elizabeth Baker
Betty Dandridge
Lochgelly
Page
Summertee
Price Hill
Bessie Reed
Norval Clark
F. §. Robinson
M. 2. Luster
Narvey
Cunard
Minden
Funeral services set for Ernest Spangler Sunday
Whitesville obituary lists Ernest F. Spangler 62 who died en route to a hospital. Funeral at First Baptist Church led by Rev. C E Stump, burial Sunset Memorial Park. He was a World War I veteran and Mason. Survivors include wife Evelyn, 2 daughters, 6 sons, 1 sister, 4 brothers and 3 grandchildren. The body to lie at Armstrong Funeral Home. Also noted are first quarter 1957 U S motor vehicle fatalities and life insurance claims totaling 26 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitesville
RNS
Ernest F. Spangler
First Baptist Church
C. E. Stump
Sunset Memorial Park
Bob
Presley
Ballard
Armstrong Funeral Home
Mrs. Evelyn Toney Hosts Visitors From Blythe California
Mrs. Evelyn Toney of 191 Wallace St receives her sister Mrs. Carrie Plumb and daughter Elea nor May Blythe California as guests. They will stay until late July before returning home.
Social notes of regional residents and visitors
A long list of visiting relatives and returning travelers from Huntington Dothan Weirwood Oceana Morris Harvey College Beck ley College Long Branch Norfolk Va Kingston Detroit Mich Spring Lake N C Fort Bragg N C Sampson AFB Wichita Falls Travis AFB West Palm Beach New York Africa and Tennessee appear in this community round of guests and travels with brief mentions of family ties and military assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PAX
Sam Hyden
Roy Lively
Huntington
Stella Lively
Judith
Dothan
Viola Trent
Weirwood
Roy Trent
Oceana
Don Stover
Morris
Harvey College
Charleston
Beckley College
Pat Lively
Pam
Clint Lively
Long Branch
David Humphrey
Norfolk
Ray Humphrey
Barbara Canterbury
George
Pat Canterbury
Canterbury
Kent Tyree
Lawrence Tyree
Wiliam P. Markham
Stephen ‘Jackie Markham
William P. Markham
Sampson Air Force Base
New York
Sheppard Air Force Base
Witchita Fal'l
Tex
A. E
Travis Air Force Base
California
West Palm Beach
Fla
Africa
Don Cimino, Chrisman, Sr
Monroe Kuhn
Linda
Tennessee
Dee Robinson
Whitesville 4-Hers Attend Camp This Week
Whitesville 4 H Club members join 4 H Camp at Sharples with 104 club members countywide and 15 leaders. Twenty four clubs participate in crafts and activities amid vesper services and Council Circle as daily highlights. Goone County 4 H program is backed by the County Board of Education and Agricultural Extension Service. Volunteer Leaders Association of Boone County sponsors the county camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitesville
RNS
Volunteer Leaders Association of
Boone County
5 Representative To Visit Oak Hill
A Beckley Social Security office representative will be at Oak Hill City Hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 29 16 23 and 30 to help with filing old age and survivors insurance disability employment record freezes and program questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
RNS
Beckley Social Security Office
Hinton Memorial Building
Ansted Town Hall
Whitesville City Hall
Beckley
City Hall
Carlisle Engaged to Wed Harold Raines in Kentucky
AMEAGLE RNS reports Mr. and Mrs. Earl Carlisle of Kenvir Kentucky announce the betrothal of their daughter Eila Jane to Harold C. Raines son of Mr. and Mrs. France Raines of Kenvir The couple are Cumberland Junior College graduates in Williamsburg Kentucky where he works for Advocate Publishing Co The Carlisles are former Ameagle residents and Miss Carlisle is related to L Petty Franzel Hall Roxie Rutledge and Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameagle
RNS
Earl Carlisle
Kenvir
Eila Jane
Harrold C. Raines
France Raines
L. Pettry
Franzel Hall
Colcord
Roxie Rutledge
Ameagie
Charleston
Park Opening Marks Community Playday in Sylvester
For the third year the Tenby of Sylvester hosts a Community Playground opening with a parade bicycle contest Little League game and free ice cream. Mayor Loren Shafer playground director Robert Peal and local groups organize a Boy Scout Girl Scout Brownie and Little League event with Roger Nelson winning best decorated bike and Janie Lengyle and Mike Peal placing in the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Nelson
Charles Nelson
Roger
Angelo Filippini
Janie Lengyle
Miami
Fla
Joe Lengyle
Cela Florence
Mike Peal
Mercy Hospital Inland
Robert Peal
Mian
Don Weaver
Gerald Clench
Filippini
Ralph Hedrick
Othar
Wingrove
Long Branch
Virginia Ann Davis
Tomma Trent
Rosalyn Sulphin
Charlotte Lambert
Donna Webb
Patty Bowles
Mary Louw Girsky
Dickie Webb
Mary Trent
Familiar Faces For 11 Years At Fayetteville Dry Cleaners
Miss Nettie Stout has served Fayetteville's sole dry cleaning plant for 11 years providing "service with a smile" and a cheerful word as she receives and disperses garments.
Skaggs Funeral Slated Saturday At Jodie Church
Mina Neal Skaggs 76 died after illness. Her husband George Henry 81 died four days earlier. They left six children and multiple grandchildren. Funeral services set for Saturday at Jodie Baptist Church with Combs Brothers Mortuary handling arrangements. Burial at local church cemetery following services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skaggs
Jodie Church
Jodie
Mina Neal Skaggs
Combs Brothers
Jodie Baptist Church
Gauley Bridge
Harmon Gray
W. Lusk
E. Easter
Tadia
Koilvincwly
Montgomery
Slaggs
George Henry
Elmo
Ashtabula
Ohio
Alba
Michigan
Charles
Jackson
Roberta Campbell
Summersville
Elsie Preast
Crab Orchard
Letha Withrow
Ansted
Joe Neal
Clintonville
Nathan Hess
Ramsey
Harry Hess
Chillicothe
Benjamin Hess
Weston
Lena Rader
Charleston
120 Registered At Bible School
Attendance at the Bible School at First Baptist Church Whitesville averages 120 youngsters. Commencement is at 7 30 p m with each class presenting Bible verses stories and songs and certificates of completion to each child.
Four Lot Transfers Reported in Fayette County Listings
A Fayetteville news note records numerous land transfers in Fayette County with buyers and sellers including Myrtle Sowers, Norris Lee, Corrine Perry, Fayce Lumber Co, New River Co, and others. Lot prices range from about 500 to 12,000 dollars, with parcels located in Kaymoor, Glen Jean, Oak Hill, Boomer, Harvey, and Powellton among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
RNS
Anne Wilt
Wilson
Myrtle Sowers
Cunard
New River
Pocahontas
Harry T
Kaymoor
Charles E
Norman Faye Fox
Arthur
Madgie Marie Board
Tourison
Samuel
Mary Frances Brown
Webster Hardwood Lumber Company
Charles Warren
Thelma Lee Neal
Victor
Charles C. Neal
Lou Neal
Charles W
Shade Creek
Fayce Lumber Co
New River Co
Glen Jean
Nora Helen
Luther Hobsonday
Martha Weatherford
Oak Hill
Gordon
Billhoomer
John
Sally Salvatore
Boomer
A.J. Ida Arthur
Frank R. Gee Jr
Page
Leon F
Artie D. Stewart
Lynn H
Erma B. Taylor
Irene ¥. Koontz
Hazel Co. L
Evelyn Haynes
Bell
Moss R
Flossie Haynes
Frank
Anon Meadow River
Frank Liken
Frank Mark
Ter Fayetteville
Esa Nenni
Kilsyth
Aubrey B
Thelma M. Bragg
Leonard
Mamie Thompson
Harvey
Blackburn Patteson Really Co
Robert and
Myrtle Barlow
Min J' den
Greene Jr
Della Coleman
Mickey Kandrach
W. Rucker
Nola Victory Collinger
Hilltop
Belle Hawking
E. B. Hawkins Jr
Loup Creek
Montgomery National Bank
L. M. Pratt
Kimberly
Constance E
Guy E. Hall
Steve Yankovitch
Powellton
Barbara Moses
Frank L. Bickford
William
Maggie Holley
Crowe Itlolfow
Woodyard Publications
Dillard Inge
Marion Ciminari
Earnest Zalones
Minden
John L. Jr
Yhil Pou Frank
Faye Crawford
Robert
Susie W. Howard
Mount Hoge
Clyde J
Ruby Spangler
A. D
Berma Naylor
Laurel Creek
Minnie A
H. A. Brown
Mary
Clifton Sparks
Mountain Cove
Charles E. Mahan
Coalfield Land Co
Jennings W
Flo K. Morton
Thomas and
Ethel Morton
Ansted
Ruth Carwile
Julius E. Blake
Kanawha Valley Realty, Inc
Maude Wilkerson
Nick and
Mary Larocco
Aruckle Creek
S. C. Higgins
Ollie Maude Jones
Oren Holiday
Della Marie Mount
W. A. Schulte
Oak Him Investment Co
Baptist Missions
Fayette Heights
Kelly Development Co
Essie Wickliffe
Whipple
Bertha Clark
Martin Sucik
Mack
Annie Span
Carlisle
Philip and
Ethel Sizemore
Ardthur Sizemore
George FE
Charlotte Keesler
Herbert Shearer
Private takeover of city services eyed in Fort William
In Fort William Ontario Alderman J J Spooner says rising costs will force many city departments to be turned over to private interests. He argues the move will save money and promote better service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort William
Pineville Personal Happenings Include Visits and Travel
Pineville residents report travels and guests. Marvin Phillips and family fly to Lexington with Mrs. W. C. Goode and children Gwen Billy Gregg after visiting Mullens and Pineville for three weeks. Kay Curry arrives home from West Virginia University to Pineville. Earl Curry, Penn graduate, visits his parents. Rosalie Stewart visits Donna Page Rose at the Rose home. Basham and Grace Scott visit Pineville via Mullens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
Rns
Marvin Phillips
W.C. Goode
Gwen
Billy
Gregg
Seckley
Lexington
Trev
Mullens
Kay Curry
West Virginia University
E. M. Curry
Earl Curry
University of Pennsylvania
Rosalie Stewart
Agee Stewart
Lynce
Donna Page Rose
Bill Rose
C. C. Basham
Grace Scott
Ferris French Wedding at St Anthony Shrine
Miss Frances French and Anthony Ferris wed at St Anthony Shrine with a mass at 10 am. Attendants included Kataryn Ferris and Theresa Ann Ferris. After a reception, the couple plans to live in Ashland Kentucky where Ferris works for Ashland Oil and Refining Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferris
St. Anthony Shrine
Frances Rappold
Daisy Ferris
Mary Conn
Welch High School
Laird Memorial School of Nursing
Montgomery Hospital
Ganley Bridge High School
West Virginia Tech
Beta Kappa Chi Fraternity
Catholic Club
Panhellenic Council
Veterans Club
Canada
Frances Richardson Feted With Shower
Miss Frances Richardson bride elect was guest of honor at a mixed shower hosted by McGraws and Glen Rogers Women’s Societies of Christian Service. Prizes were awarded to several guests, gifts were opened, and refreshments served. Miss Richardson is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Lee Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Rogers
RNS
Frances Richardson
McGraws
Glen Rogers Womens Societies of Christian Service
Garnet Dowdy
Alma Richardson
Edith Cox
Dorothy Vidovich
Rose McGraw
Anna Williams
Helen Trump
Jim Stone
Donnie Nuckols
Lee Richardson
Mary Brooks
Carol Sheppard
Margie Durham
Enfield Walters
Thelma Richardson
John Greer
Margaret Tack- Jett
Noah Dancy
Pansy Mosley
Eva Hrassar
Lena Buckhannon
Madeline McGraw
Connie McGraw
Opal McGraw
Jack Brown
Marion Brooks
Della Marrical
Martharooks
Lilly Mae Sizemore
Jenny Hissar
Miss Richardson
Seven Fayette Men Get Induction Notice
Fayetteville RNS reports seven men from Fayetteville have been called for induction into the Armed Forces. Inductees listed are James Reginal Bibb Garten, William Thomas Durett Jr Fayetteville, William Alexander Neil Jodie, Donald Edward Garland Minden, Robert Lee Yancy Robson, Kennith William Vanerin, and Burrell Hamrick Nal en.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
RNS
Areca
J. R. Gentry
Selective Service Board
James Reginal Bibb
Garten
William Thomas Durett Jr
William Alexander Neil
Jodie
Donald Edward Garland
Minden
Robert Lee Yancy
Robson
Kennith William Vanerin
Burrell Hamrick
Nalen
Wickline Family Reunion Draws 73 At Meadow Bridge Home
Oceana and Meadow Bridge families gathered Sunday at L. T. Wickline home in Meadow Bridge for the Wickline Family Reunion. About 73 guests shared lunch on the lawn, with most Wickline children and many grandchildren present. James Olin Wickline was absent, serving with the Air Force at Langley Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceana
RNS
Oley Clay
Bill Harvey
Billy
Tina
Lily Haven
Wickline
L. T. Wickline
Meadow Bridge
Clay
James Olin Wickline
Air Force
Langley Field
Wicklines
James Wickline
Thylliss
Reva
Leo
Danny
Edna
Harry Lackey
Danese
Daphne McGuirk
Emma Kay Sutlins
Daphne Kay
Elkton
Stone Begley
Nelson
Columbus
Ohio
Shelton Martin
Sheila
Jimmy
Martin
Martin's Ferry
Stacie Jones
St. Paul
Minn
Minnie Frey
Ethel Kincaid
Hinton
Gilbert Lilly
Hattie
Pipestein
Luther Wickline
Oak Hill
Averill Chay
Lisha
Mount Hope
Arlig Ratliff
Bellwood
A D
Risse
C. Comer
Rainctie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cordelia Mase
J. A. Luster
Clarence Digge
M. J. Holloway
Evelyn Smithers
Bane
Emma Cosby
E. Ll. Tucker
T. Tucker
Rossie Reed
Christina Johnson
Pax Spangler
U. S
G. M. Powers
Main Street
Ile
Keysdto Fashion
Seas
Ware
Woes
Ars Obe
Dersby Parkins
Serail
Aubiao
PSON
Dersthay “Parkins
Heese
Alka - Seltzer
Fila Carlisle
Harold Raines
Fayette Station
Fayettevile
Thelma Blume
Bible School
Ae Innhides
Tucreda Stanley
Dinky King
Ruth Powell
Ray Bailes
Evelyn Caffee
Tina Snodgrass
Ciessa Bartlett
Alice Hope Bells
Edith Sheffer
Minnie Woods
Rebecca Pulsenberger
Madilyn Hale
Eloise Bell
Shirley Jelsomine
New River and
Fayette
OF Police Examination
City Recorder
F. W. Mann
Police Civil Service Commission
Universal Corp
ANS
Frances French
Anthony Ferris
Ernest French
Princeton
Louis Ferris
M.E. McDonald
Angela Hunley
Betty Hunley
James E. Booth
Kataryn Ferris
Theresa’ Ann Ferris
Rosalie Ferris
Leahona Booth
Barbara Deal
Marilyn van Meter
John Loren
Anthony White
Fred White
Bill Fugate
Wheeling
David Fribert
Villa Park
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