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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1956

Page

4

Confessed Slayer Bound for Mental Examination

A year-old girl identified as Geraldine Lawson of Glen Rogers was ordered sent to Weston State Hospital for a mental examination after being indicted for murder in the shooting of John Yambor, a Glen Rogers tavern operator. Judge Robert M. Worrell granted the motion by Lawson’s attorney Fred W. Lokant as Wyoming Circuit Court considered her trial. Lawson had previously escaped from the county jail and was captured on the road toward Oceana.

Pineville W.va Geraldine Lawson Glen Rogers Weston State Hospital Robert M. Worrell Miss Lawson Fred W.lokant Lokant Wyoming John Yambor Yambor Oceana

Polio Fund Drive Nets 350 At Oceana High School

A Polio Club at Oceana High School raised 358 to aid the fight against polio through intra school competitions. Ralph Elswick chairs the club. other members include Barbara Elkins Ella Mae Bailey Norma Baracti Gene Childers Carmie Essep Bobby Stewart and Donnie Weir with staff supervision.

Oceana High School Ralph Elswick Semler and Petie The Organi

Meadow Bridge Personal News Recap From Reader Notes

Meadow Bridge residents share visits and travels as Virgie O Conner spends winter in Canton and returns to Meadow Bridge to connect with Lewis Groves and family. West Virginia University student Lewis Groves Jr visits home as Cpl Billy Joe Estep visits from Fort Eustis. Other items include Shelby Fox's hospital treatment, Wayne Brown vacationing in Tampa, and Kenneth Gwinn’s Cincinnati trip. T.E. Myles and Wendell Backus also stop by Meadow Bridge for visits with local relatives.

Meadow Bridge Rns Virgie O'Conner Canton Ohio Lewis Groves Lewis Groves Jr West Virginia University Curtis E. Bragg Meadow Bridge High School Billy Joe Estep Fort Eustus Hinton Hospital Joe Twohig Billy Franklin Mary Walkup Cincinnati Wilbur Dale Gwinn Columbus William H. Gwinn A. B. Callison Springdale

Nancy Herndon Party Honors 15th Birthday Anniversary

Nancy Herndon was honored with a party in the Knotty Pine Restaurant ballroom marking her 15th birthday anniversary. The event, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Bane Herndon, featured an Easter motif. Numerous relatives and friends attended, listed among attendees.

Oceana RNS Nancy Bane Herndon John Lambert Keith Allen Williamson Carlos Cook Shirley Blankenship Lloyd Cook Billy Blankenship Mary Sue Alfrey Ruth Elkins Jo Ann Cook Norma Barnett Rosa Elkins Janina Alfrey Tony Bailey Bobby Hager Wilma Ailiff Roger Toler Roger Ailiff Charlie Toney Freddie McClellan Pete Perdue Bryant Whisenant Jerry Canterbury Carolyn Evans Pat Hendricks Loretta Workman Michael Goode Allen Goins Tommy Dille Donna Cook Carol Rose Brendes Keys Barbara Mathis Eulanna Tyree David Whise Johnsie Duty Robert Blackwell Margareta Beria Freddie Lugar Harold O'Brien Joan Thomas Gene Childers Mary Alice Justice Linda Justice Bonnie Whelan Jerry May Billy Church John Bailes Jack Bailey Janine Hamil

Girls State Camp Set for June at Jack son’s Mill

Oak Hill Auxiliary announced Girls State will be held June 10 to 16 at Jackson’s Mill. Jian Rapp and Mrs T B Martin will lead the event with local hostesses Allman and Masters. Four local groups pledged sponsorship for girls, as district officers reported 661 members toward a 988 quota and planned a Fayetteville district convention for April 2.

Oak Hill AIS Jian Rapp T. B. Martin Jack J. E. Duncan H. Lison Alyan Camp Pauline Buckley Americaniays Hannah W. F. Legion Vona Lee Duncan Allman Masters L. ©. Allman E. A. Masters John Scott Fayetteville Kathryn McGahan Clarksburg Anarieston

Fayetteville Divorce Actions Hit April Term

Fayette Circuit Court docket lists 43 divorce suits set for April term with hearings before the commissioner. Cases include Evelyn Ayers vs Virgil Ayers, Beulah Hamilton vs Charles A. Hamilton, Macy Elizabeth McDowell vs David L. McDowell, and many others. Dates given range April 3 to April 7 with several uncontested filings and trial without jury noted.

Lclude Evelyn Ayers Virgil Ayers Beatrice F. Anderson James C. Anderson Kenneth L. Brown Anna Lee Brown Matha B. Crum Lawrence Crum Justine Britt Homer W. Britt Garnet M. Jones Robert A. Jones Joseph H. Crist Arilla I. Crist Jesse E. Martin Alma Martin Drema B. Newhouse James J. Newhouse Annise, G. Gray Virgie Gray Mary Alice Payne James M. Payne Ethel Lee Todd Ocie C. Todd George H. Newman Eula V. Newman Fayettevelle RNS Beulah Hamilton Va Charles A Hamilton Viola Moore John Moore Macy Elizabeth McDowell Fayette Circuit David L. McDowell Cardie M. Court Meadows Grady Meadows William Floyd Coats Joy Coats Belva McCoy Harry McCoy Dora Lee Walker Richard B. Walker Webster Betty McKnight Earl McKnight Nona M. Castle Alvin Castle Patsy Zickafoose Basil Zickafoose Barbara Little Ray L. Little Mary Jo Martin Kenneth R. Martin Daisy S. Johnson Israel Johnson Wilmer G. Oliphant Alyisa Oliphant Beulah Davis Johnnie Davis Cecil Harrah Ad J. Warwick Artie R. Warwick Annie Dixon Bar Helen G. Redes Bruce Redes Rah Lena Wiseman Phyllis Carrelli Walter D. Carr Roy H. Wisemanitelli Narcie Woodson Ezel Woodson Paul H. McMillion Mt. Hope Investment Carrie E

Sorority Chapter Initiates Pledges Tonight in Oak Hill

The Silver Anniversary Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi plans initiation at 7 30 p m today at Hotel Hill. Beta Theta Chapter met Tuesday at the home of Mrs Benedict Teano with co hostess Mrs James Painter. Members heard a program on Artists Landscapes and Modern Furniture.

Oak Hill RNS Beta Sigma Phi Hotel Hill Beta Theta Benedict’ Teano James Painter Ernest Fazio R. R. Thomas Jr Richmond Ger Ald Hildebrand Ray Clinche Earl Bannister Jr Bree Ray Ellison K. K. Keatley Eugene Holt Emes Fazio D. C. Rapp Jr John P. Duda Marvin Partain Benedict Peano Gerald Hildebrand R. R Thomas Jr

Open House for Candidates in Fayetteville May Election

Open House for candidates in the May election will be March 21 in the Memorial Auditorium dining room. Fayetteville and Oak Hill Democratic Women's Clubs hostesses invite the public from 8 to 10 p.m. to meet the candidates. Mrs. William Bennett chairs the Fayetteville group.

Fayetteville RNS Memorial Auditorium Oak Hill Democratic Women’s Clubs William Bennett

Fayette Officers Jail Sun Man On Charge of Chicken Stealing

Fayette County deputies arrest John Lechalk 36 Sun on breaking and entering and stealing three hens. Two hens recovered. one eaten. Lechalk waived to grand jury action Friday. bond set at 500 dollars unpaid and he remains jailed. Also jailed are Lowell Carte 20 Ansted and two Elk Ridge men Indicted for grand larceny awaiting Fayette trial.

Fayetteville RNS John Lechalk Sun Fayette County B. C. Madison George Howell Virgil Lyons Lechalk Lowell D. Carte Ansted F. W. Line Kanawha County Martin Estep Clyde Burrows Elkridge Kanawha Boone Fayette

Be Bops Formed at Oceana High Jazz Band Learns Pep Band

Be Bops, a group of Oceana High School band members under director Jack Weeds, practice jazz and pep band tunes. Readable names in the photo include Loretta Workman Ronald Kennedy Marion Refereek Billy Bisahenship Robert Rider Pat Wallace Alen Geims Ted Candell.

Oceana High Be-Bops Oceana High School Ergenierdender Jack Weeds Pepeler Wankc Lef Treat Rew Loretta Workman Ronald Kennedy Marion Refereek Billy Bisahenship Robert Rider Pat Wallace Alen Geims Ted Candell

Public Service Commission toHear Rate Hike Request

The PSC scheduled a hearing today on General Telephone Co. of the Southwest proposed rate increases for pay station calls from five to ten cents and toll rate boosts for Wyoming Mercer and McDowell counties Bluefield area customers. Company seeks $31,000 annual extra revenue and 6.29 percent return. Bluefield municipal board opposes.

Charleston Public Service Commission Generals Telephone Co Wyoming Mercer McDowell PSC Authority Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co West Virginia Bluefield

Funeral Services for John Bragg in Ansted

Funeral services set for 2 30 pm Thursday at Good Hope Baptist Church Ansted for John Bragg 48 after long illness Born May 14 19 The late James Henry and Sarah M Wood Bragg were his parents Survived by wife Ella Adkins Bragg three brothers two sisters six daughters and several grandchildren The body to be moved from Thomas Funeral Home to the Ansted home today before services

Ansted RNS John Bragg Good Hope Baptist Church Charles O'Conner Alley Lansing Good Hope Bragg Fayette County James Henry Sarah M. Wood Bragg Laurel Creek Irene Layton Gladys Parks Goldie May Bragg Ernestine Bragg Lorene Sampson Fayetteville Thomas Funeral

Lindside Visitors At Oak Hills Home

Mr and Mrs Basil H Cummings and sons of 515 Highland Ave were weekend guests at the home of his J W L Cummings of Lindside during a Lindside visit to Oak Hills.

Lindside Oak Hills RNS Basil H. Cummings

Kopperston Area Weekend Guests and Visits

Local social notes list numerous weekend visitors and hosts in Kopperston and nearby towns. Families from Long Branch Big Stone Gap Masontown Princeton Starcett Ravencliff Duluth and Ashland are noted, with several church and community events mentioned, including Rev James Shott attending Elk Hill Presbyterian Church evangelism in Charleston.

Princeton G. Snyder Karen Snyder Hannah Clark Masontown John Paynter L. M. Platts Powellton Pineville Ed Fultz Ralph Hichman

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