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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1956

Page

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East End Four-H Club Adopts Radio Program Agenda

The Oak Hill Four-H Club at East End gathered at Mrs. Lydia Byers home to plan a radio program for WOAY in March. Harold Sullivan, Fayette County Four-H Agent, assisted as Danny Byers led the meeting with Ernest Cook as program chair.

Oak Hill RNS East End Lydia Byers Harold Sullivan Fayette County Danny Byers Ernest Cook Joe Orban Vicky Neudek Freddy Neudek Barbara Neudek Barbara Pleasants Becky Cummings Harold Harvey Betty Weday Phyllis Epperly

School of Missions Held at Presbyterian Church

A School of Missions program was conducted at the Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville on Sunday night. It began with a covered-dish supper at 6 p.m. Classes for all ages followed in Fellowship Hall, then everyone gathered for a showing of the movie Wings to the Word.

Fayetteville RNS School of Missions Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall

Mrs Susie Martin Dies at Age of 74

Mrs Susie Catherine Aunt Sue Martin 74 died at Wyoming General Hospital after a brief illness. She was born February 14 1882 near Maben daughter of William and Meejah Miller. Survived by husband Barry a daughter Pearl Martin a granddaughter Sue Martin two brothers and three sisters. Funeral 1 p m Wednesday Otsego Community Church with burial at Blue Ridge Memorial Park Gardens. Body to be moved from Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home to the Martin residence today.

Pital Maben William Meejah Miller Barry Pearl Martin Sue Martin Boyd Princeton Otsego O. J. Goode Vinton Wastie Blevins Washington, D. C

Roy N Francum Dies at 6 in Marianna

Roy Nicholas Francum 6 of Marianna died at 9 3 am Monday at Bluefield Sanitarium He was born November 6 1885 in Butler Tennessee son of Julius and Neva Potter Francum a retired coal miner Survived by his wife Goldie McGrady mother Neva Caldwell Johnson City Tenn two daughters Geneva Wilkerson Philadelphia and Dolores Spangler Indianapolis one son Benny with the U S Air Force Plattsburgh N Y three half brothers Tom Caldwell Cleveland Theodoe Caldwell Canton and Ford Caldwell Bristol Tenn one half sister Virginia Fontaine Johnson City Tenn and two grandchildren Funeral services set for 2 pm Thursday at Butler Baptist Church Butler Burial in church cemetery Body to Mercer Funeral Home Bluefield then to Roy Hathaway Funeral Home Elizabethton Tenn prior to services

Goldie McGrady Neva Caldwell Johnson City Tenn Mia Geneva Wilkerson Philadelphia Dolores Spangler Indianapolis Ind Benny U.S. Air Force Plattsburgh Tom Caldwell Cleveland Theodore Caldwell Canton Ford Caldwell Bristol

Margaret Frame Is Given Shower

Meadow Bridge witnesses a household shower honoring Margaret Frame of Washington DC hosted by her mother Mrs C H Vandall. Guests included Mrs John Meadows Mrs Dorene Bragg Mrs May L Day Mrs C L Lee Terry Mr E C Vandall and others.

Meadow Bridge Rns C. H. Vandall Margaret Frame Washington, D. C Frame John Meadows Dorene Bragg May C. L. Lee and Terry E. C. Vandall Julia Shafer J. 0. Zickafoose Frank Surface Sharon Barnett Kateline Wykle Donna Meadows Harold Vandall Robert Vandall Betty Vandall

Oak Hill Council To Meet To Discuss Paving Poll

The Oak Hill City Council will meet at 7 30 p m today at City Hall. Civic Improvement Committee chair O C Hall will report on a poll showing public sentiment about a proposed street paving program.

Oak Hill RNS City Hall Oo. C. Hall Civic Improvement

Hope Shrine Hosts Banquet For Visiting Official

Mrs. Mary E. Barrett of Nelsonville was entertained at Beckley Elks Club by Jabal Alreja Shrine No. 6 of Mount Hope. Thirty officers and members attended as Barrett, supreme treasurer, praised Mount Hope’s resilience amid housing challenges after relocating to the former Masonic Hall on March 1, a building long used since 1912 by the Legion.

Mount Hope BNS Mary E. Barrett Nelsonville White Shrine of Jerusalem Beckley Elks Club Jabal Alreja Shrine No. 6 J. Ralph Taylor Shepherds Mount Hope Shrine Taylor Bartlett Masonic Hall American Legion Jabal Alreja Margarette Reid Beckley

Falling Tree Injures Mullens Lumberman at Work

A 7-year old Mullens city lumberman Lew is' Latterly was hospitalized Monday after a falling tree toppled another, injuring his back and left leg with bruises. he was placed in Wyols inn Gene General Hospital at 12 50 p m. His condition was not serious. Elizabeth Vaughn, 92, Mullens, received treatment for a left ear laceration requiring stitches at Mullens hospital Sunday night.

Wyolsinn Gene General’ Hospital Elizabeth Vaughn Mullens Mullens Hospital

Three Boys Arrested at Mullens Admit Theft

Three Mullens juveniles ages nine and ten admitted stealing three bicycles and a shotgun and two rifles from a Mullens Hill home. Police said the guns were recovered from brush after a shooting spree on Tater Hill that damaged a floodlight cross and electrical equipment. They were sent to Pineville for juvenile proceedings and held in detention pending court.

Mullens RNS Mullens Hill Steve Agee Florence St Tater Wendell Cook

Phyllis Sizemore Engaged in Otsego Announcement

Miss Phyllis Sizemore of Otsego is engaged to Charles Lewig Lambert an alumnus of Mass Charles Lewig and son of George Lambert and the late Mrs Cora Lambert of Pierpoint. The engagement was announced by her parents Mrs and Mr Walter L Sizemore. Plans for a spring wedding are underway with Miss Sizemore a Mullens High senior and active in the Glee Club and Future Nurses Club.

Otsego RNS Glee Club Walter L. Sizemore Nurses Club Phyllis Ann Charles Lewig Lambert Offtens High George Lambert Cora Lambert Pierpoint General Department Oceana

Mrs Underwood Dies at Oak Hill

Mrs El fette Underwood 45 of Oak Hill dies at home at 2 45 am after extended illness. Born Oct 22 1910 in Townley Ala she belonged to Calvary Baptist Church Oak Hill. Survived by husband Charley. father Dock Boshell Townley. daughter Mrs William Janney and son Charles C Underwood Oak Hill. sisters Mrs Bedford Franklin Oak Hill and Mrs W D Harris Townley. brother D F Boshell Birmingham. Funeral 2 pm Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Oak Hill. burial High Lawn Memorial Park. Body at Hyree Funeral Home Oak Hill until an hour before services.

Oak Hall Rns Elfette Underwood Oak Hill Townley Ala Calvary Baptist Church of Charley Underwood Dock Boshell William Janney Charles C. Underwood Bedford Franklin W. D. Harris D. F. Boshell Birmingham Calvary Baptist Church Robert Matherly High Lawn Memorial Park Ityree Funeral Home Oak Hir

Unusual Letter Prompts Insurance as Full Time Policy

A letterhead shows a General Merchandise merchant claiming to be an inference agent and seeking contact with an insurance adjuster after a client loss. The piece warns against handling insurance as a sideline and urges readers to trust a dedicated insurance expert.

Police Investigate Scarbro Break-In at White Oak Confectionery

State Police investigate a burglary at the White Oak Confectionery in Scarbro reported by manager Nancy Hendrickson. Value items stolen include three necklace and earring sets four identification bracelets and two cartons of cigarettes. Some costume jewelry was found along the roadside by children.

Scarbro White Oak Nancy Hendrickson

Mullens Lions Club Meeting Cancelled for Basketball Playoff

The Mullens Lions Club cancels this week’s regular meeting so members can attend the high school sectional basketball tournament Thursday at Bluefield.

Mullens RNS Mullens Lions Club Bluefield

Also Mentioned on This Page

L-H Club Clint Lively Oak Hill Motors Inc A. L. Snyder Frank Mauritz Susie Martin Sery Eis Roy N. Francum Marianna Roy Nicholas Francum Bluefield Sanitarium Butler, Tenn Julius and Neva Potter Francum Oak Hill Council Mr. Hope Shrine Hialeah John Ball Lioyd Bright Air Force Post Office Department Baill Bright Phyllis Sizemore Beckley College Woodrow Carter R. D. Watts Insurance Agency, Inc SAIR Florida Joe E. Orr James Orr Orlando Fla ANS Uot Hope High School Ben S. Vickers Richard Pennington Gap U.S Wesnesday Lood Vie Poakhilla Tural Sapay Princess Theatre Mt Hope W. Va Disney Cartoon Carnival Venice Tourisi Loree Kathar Ua Pervana Goop Pielyounc UD Aneets Gloria Granam John Ireland Aire
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