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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1950

Page

5

Griffith Rites Set at Alpoca

Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie Jane Griffith 81 will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday from the Alpoca Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Austin officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Park Beckley follows. She died Monday at the Alpoca home of a daughter Mrs. Odell Turner of bronchial pneumonia. She was a Floyd County Virginia native born March 18 1863 and survived by her husband T R Griffith four sons four daughters two brothers one sister and other relatives. The body will be moved to the residence at 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Register Mullens Nannie Jane Griffith Alpoca Odell Turner Meath Alpeca Methodist Church Charles Austin Sunset Memorial Park Beckey Floyd County Thomas Virginia Howell T. R. Griffith Giotto T. W. Griffith Lillybrook W. HW. Griffith Min- Cen E. M. Griffith Hemphill R. I. Griffith Lilybrook Turner Alpeca Stella Siner King King Nera B Stamaford Calee Mev Arlene Spencer Stamford Joe Questenberry Joe Sizemore Janes Gravely Alec Freeman Robert Albert Hernan Warden Mason Parker Tony Haresah Nora Crew Esther Allen Charles Bobbitt Artsagami i Asnwumat Ashworth Nora Newton Bailey Avenue Mareh Lowell Lilly Ashworth Ghent Robert Redden Ferret Akers Ray McKinney Mason Mc Kinney Darrel D. Ashworth Ezra M. Ashworth Caffee Funeral Home Wickline Wickline Georgia Ann Eccles Newt Holt Calfee Mount Tabor Baptist Church Mont Carr Mount Tabor Calfee Funeral Home Evans Isaac Fleming Marper B.C Jennings Caller Funeral Home Burleson Burleson Mary Ann Pemberton Calfec Pemberton Methodist Church O. R. Phillips MacArthur Cloud

Infant Farley Lester Dies in Welch Hospital

A 14 month old Farley Lester died Sunday in a Welch hospital. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Levi Lester of Steeles born January 1 1949. The death cause was not provided and he was taken to the hospital that morning.

Wester Steeles Winess Farley Lester Levi Lester Steeles Welch

Bond Awards and Guardianships in Wyoming County Court

Oceana Magistrate Jim Stepp posts a 2000 dollar bond with Fidelity and Casualty for Roy W Kemp notary public. The court approves guardianships and estates including Patricia Cromer Robert Cook and Barbara Worley with bonds ranging from 200 to 1500 dollars and final settlements for several guardians and administrators.

Register Pineville Jim Stepp Oceana District Wyoming County Court Fidelity and Casualty ;Company of New York Roy W. Kemp Pearl Kemp F. W. Glayler Patricia Glover Cromer W. C. Bailey, Jr Virgil A. Stewart Byron Stewart J. Stuart Stewart Bert C. Green William ‘Cook Robert Jackson Cook Carson Fugene Smith Minnie McGraw Shirley Jean McGraw H. G Farmer J. G. Jett Noel F. McGrady C. K. Jett W. A. Finney Florence Cook Guy Cook Robert M. Worrell Carrol S. Blake Ronald 5. Blake Hateigh County Bank Barbara Carol Worley

McDowell Driver Arrested in Wyo

Henry Watkins Mullens 40 of Algoma McDowell County was arrested for driving while intoxicated by Police Chief Wendell W Cook and Patrolman Joe Hayden after nearly hitting a pole and trash barrel on Berkley road. An accomplice named Jack Breyins was also arrested on drunkenness charges. A Kennedy daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Lee Kennedy of Hatcher a 4 pound 11 ounce daughter at Stevens Clinic Hospital Welch.

Register Mullens Henry Watkins Algoma McDowell County Wendell W. Cook Joe Hayden Berkley Road First Street Jack Brey—ins

Bud Man Hurt In Accident

Lloyd-Howerton Mullens 30 is treated at Raleigh General Hospital for a fractured pelvis after a tree limb gave way during loading of an old car remains. Harley Laster and crew were loading when Hewerlon fell head first about 25 feet to soft ground.

Hy Register Mullens Lloyd — Howerton Raleigh General Hospital Harley Laster Buel Hewerlon Jim Jin Lester Holth

Best Seller Serial A Rage to Live Chapter 2 Synopsis

Grace Caldwell, among Pennsylvania’s rich, marries Sidney Tate, an outsider but heiress to funds. Charlie Jay corners Grace in her room seeking a kiss, prompting family debates about propriety while Brock, Connie Schoffstal, and the Caldwell clan navigate social life, Cape May visits, and Charlie’s Ohio exile. Grace’s circle includes the Schoffstals and Fort Penn society as tensions rise.

Grace Caldwell Pennsylvania Sidney Tate Nesauiehela County Fort Penn Grace Sidney Charlie Jay Jazy Brock Charlie Julie William Caldwell Academy Ohio Cape May Grace Connie Schoffstal Ham Schoff-tal Hain Connie Schoff-stals Fice Isaac Schoffstal Schoffstal & Company Mit Isaac Schoffeta Port Poon Pittsburgh Philadelphia Scranton Wilkes~ Barre Reading Allentown Wiliam Caldwells Connie Schotfstal Aerigons Caldwell Schoffstals Connie O Cher Caonniet Schoffstal Forte Dancing Penn Hether Desmond O'Con Connie Schoffstalwell Sweet Boy Heaven Noland

Grace Caldwell Chooses Miss Holbrook's for Boarding School

In 1897 Grace Caldwell, aged fifteen, asserts her wish to attend Miss Holbrook's, a choice her parents initially resist yet support. The decision shapes Fort Penn society as Miss Holbrook expands the school to boarders and Grace’s life intertwines with family friends at a New Year’s Eve celebration, ending with a toast to the new century.

Grace Valoud Connie Rather Miss. Holbrook Fort Penn Grace Caldwell Miss Holbrook Htolbrook Will Emily Caldwell Connie, Oue Martindale Girls Winfield Scott Bordener Fredrick William Klein Samuel Brock Sam Wilsham William Caldwell Betty Martindale

Walker Rites Held at Davy

Funeral services for Mrs. Minty Walker were held at the Davy Methodist Church. She died Saturday at her daughter’s home in Daves and is buried in Morgan Cemetery. She lived most of her life in Wyoming and McDowell counties and resided in Davy the last 50 years. Surviving are two daughters Angad Stowell and Jennie Collins, three sons Evra Collins Grover Collins and Kelly Collins, 40 grandchildren 40 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Sy Register Wester Baileysville Minty Walker Jennie Collins Daves Davy Hos Frank Johnson Morgan Walker Wyoming County John Walker Wyoming McDowell Snowder Collins James Walker Angad Stowell Charleston Evra Collins Lalteysville Grover Collins Matewan Kelly Collins Avondale

Public Notice of Land Sale in Raleigh County Court

In the Circuit Court of Raleigh County West Virginia a sale of lands is ordered for the school fund. The list includes numerous parcels with descriptions owners and tax histories. Respondents and claimants must appear within one month of first publication to protect interests.

State OF West Virginia Circuit Court Haleigh County State OF West Virginia Plainiee Baker J. C Rize Raleigh County Clear Fork West Virnia Lb. J Marsh Fork Raleigh County Land Company Hhodell Slab Fork C. AL & C. C. Harter C. C. Commander Sylvia Beckley Mun Wet Virginia F. T. Berger Ewart Is Better Homes Service, Inc Cerk Ewart His Raleigh Amnesy Better Homes Service, Inc. Co Favartte Town Berkley Atm Hetler Homes Service, Inc (Co Roosevelt Ford Addition Tasa Heckley Man W. E. Brawley Meadows Addition Beckley G. W. Hrouons Central Addition Beesley Mun Janes S. Brown Sal Lincoln Addition Iowa Rateigh County Jenny Brown Birkley Cleny Campbell Central Additive Leroy Carter Heckley West Trap Hille Raleigh Counly Furmer Janes Hunt Cerlieahan Survevor Creek Trap Hil Ralegin County Viginia Rhoda & Henry Toltert Massexville Maret Fork Marold Charlotte Clay Chester A Lottie Hendrix Lite Marsh Fork Hale Count Virginnia Jora Jarrell Davion Jarrel Lee Lions Jose ¥. Walker A. Clear Fork Ralefeh County Sally Kidd Thie TOW. Davis J. C. Baker Florence Jarrett OT. Berger Beller Homes Service Tne Bradter G. W. Brooke Jones Brown Jonny Brown CJ Campbell Harold Atu Chartove Clay C. Cosninaiter W. Davis C. A and C. Hagler Saiees Hunt Chester Dottie Hendiias Wayton Jarrell Zeux Ja Crell Sails Kidd Wily W.M. Blogger Haleigh County Land Company Raleieh Tan Company Lloyd Co Faye Webb Rhoda Henry Tolbert Walker Janes Pauline Wilson van Winter Anthony J. Sparacins IN Chancery Akers Circuit Court of Workinso Creek Raleigh Land Raleigh County Land Co Stovers Fork Clear Fork Dist Raleigh Land Co West Virgina Clance Peters A. Sur Paint Creek J. W. McAlister Sur Highview Ton G. W. McCoy Phips Add O. C. Akers Church Street Beckley Stun Ppatesd, & Co Anna M. Armnstead Central Addittion Anne MM Armstead Lewis Blakely Kanawha Street P. L. Blankenship Ralexeh County John Chandler McCreery i Court Tom Chapman Alassey 1 McKinney Street Beckley Man Raleigh George Clark Beckley Mall Lady Davis H.W.C Walter Davis Raleigh Court Townel S, H. Dillard Virginia Dillard Elsine Divers Carter, Medrick Add Equity Finance Co 1831 Inc 1814 Inc Hale Mary Finney John Fitzgerald J.aration W. L. Foster Jowilts C. Agers Armstead & Co Anna M. Armstead Lewis Biakely Firs Sally Davis Blaine Divers Elbert Farley O. D Jane Farley J. W. McAllister Claude Peters

Boundary adjustment petition for Beckley McLean Addition

Residents learn the Raleigh County Circuit Court will hear Beckley City Council’s minor boundary adjustment to include McLean Addition within Beckley city limits. The notice lists the metes and bounds, parcels, and the map reference, plus a March hearing date and the attorney filing.

Mcclean Beckley West Virginia Circuit Court Raleigh County Sai¢ County Besktey Wheeltr Simuts Saidbeny McLean Additied Hall Corporation Farraiew Une Fairview McLean Addition McLean State OF

Baltimore Livestock Markets Report

Baltimore livestock market summary shows 1050 total salable cattle with 950 holdovers and 100 new arrivals. Prices range with steers 25.00–26.23, heifers 23.00–24.50, cows 18.00–15.00, calves 21.00–29.00, vealers 19.00–24.00, hogs steady with barrows and gilts 18.00–18.00 and sows unsettled. buyers cautious amid light receipts.

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Radio Program Schedules And Time Zone Notes

Eastern standard time is used with one hour subtraction for central standard and two hours for mountain standard. Some local stations adjust relay to suit their schedules. Last minute changes cannot be included.

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Evening Radio Schedule Highlights Several Shows and News Reports

A dense listing of radio program slots for Tuesday evening including news reports, sports discussion, music, and dramas. Programs feature Frank Sinatra, Jack Smith, News Broadcasts, I Love a Mystery, Cavalcade of America, and various dramas and comedies scheduled across stations CBS ABC and NBC with multiple time slots from 6:00 to 10:30 PM.

Nbe Nba Cba Frank Sinatra Bentah Cbs News Abe Abe Jack Smith Cls Tick Haymes Cinb Cbe Abe Nena Rbe Cbs Cavalcade of America Ebs Cardesle Count of Monte Cristo Fanny_ Drice Abe Mr. and Mrs. North Dhe Gentemen Tresa Abs Abe John Steele Fichter and Moss Abe Pailio Marlowe Cha Secapa Inba Deima Che Chanter Abe Ance Band A. PF

Lost and found notices and service ads mix in public listings

A jumble of personal loss and service ads shows a lost billfold and rewards, assorted painting and floor service offers, paper hanging, and sanding trades, plus an Industrial Training Institute job ad for veterans with dates and contact points.

Carl Clark Callaway Ereights Diad Hnstown Road Montgomery Ward A. Callahan Tom Webb W. E Harvey Aa J Justice Mr. Brown Hotel Hit Oak Hin Mon Wed Whitesvile Hotel T Pan Industrial Training Institute

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