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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1965

Page

10

Family notes on Glen Rogers area visitors and surgery

Arthur Kincaid, a former Glen Rogers resident, is reported improving after surgery in an Alexandria Virginia hospital. Mrs Speed Bailey, Kincaids’ matriarch, traveled to Alexandria to visit them. Other locals Jerry Wolfe, B A Taraczkozy and family, and Roberta Sanger visited relatives in Glen Rogers and Oak Hill before traveling to Cleveland Ohio.

Glen Rogers Arthur Kincaid Alexandria Virginia Frederick Kyle Huntington Oak Hill Robert Sanger Jimmy Lee Taraczkozy Taraczkozy Cleveland Ohio

Markonic Child Born in Rochester Hospital

Former Mount Hope residents Mr and Mrs Joe Markonic Monaco Pa announce the birth of their fourth child, a boy, born Saturday at Rochester Hospital weighing eight pounds four ounces and named Joseph Stephen. The couple have two daughters JoAnn 19 Sandy 12 and a son Michael 5. Mrs Markonic is the former Miss Margaret Szuch daughter of James Szuch of Scarbro and the late Mollie Szuch.

Mount Hope Joe Markonic Monaco Rochester Hospital Joseph Stephen JoAnn Sandy Michael Markonic Margaret Szuch James Szuch Scarbro Mollie Szuch

Vacationing In New Jersey In Trenton Visit By Son

James Stuch is spending three weeks on vacation in Trenton New Jersey. His son Andy from San Marcus Texas visited him this week in Trenton. Andy is in a six month training program for the government in Washington DC before returning to his work in San Marcus.

New Jersey Mount Hope James Stuch Trenton N. J Andy San Marcus Tex Washington, D. C

Uncertain Feeling on Bewitched and Peyton Place

Ward Cannel notes a worry over Bewitched proving human self respect fragile and contemplates ways to curb sorcery’s appeal. He surveys whether Constance MacKenzie from Peyton Place will marry, contacting producers and actors to confirm details amid ambiguity.

New York NEA Peyton Place Viet Nam Russia U.S Constance MacKenzie

Missionary Group Hears Program In Two Parts

The Ravencliff Pine Grove Baptist Church Missionary Society met Monday night for a two part program led by March chairwoman Mrs Bulin Vaught. Readings and talks focused on Christian Walk Ephesians and related topics with several members contributing. Business notes included continuing a dish cloth and dolly duzies sale and designating April chair Mrs Clay.

Missionary Group Ravencliff Pine Grove Baptist Church Missionary Society Bulin Vaught March Gilmer Walker McGraws Vaught God Lee Eller Bud Clay Glen Fork C. Herbert Perry

Shower Honors Mrs. C Tilley in Maben Household Party

Mrs. Charles Tilley received a household shower Saturday night at the Marvin Mills home in Maben. Hostesses were Mrs. Thurman Tilley Mrs. Marvin Mills and Mrs. Fred Canada. Prizes went to several guests and gifts were opened with refreshments served.

Maben Charles Tilley Marvin Mills Thurman Tilley Fred Canada Stanley Tilley Leo O'Neil Betty Lilly Elaine Lilly Carol McCoy Sue Canada Fount Hale Itmann Jim Mills Herbert McKinney Clarence Folden Herndon Heights Jimmy Lester Warren Lester Toby Bowers Cecil Canada Hazel Hatcher Torkel Browning Lewis Meadows Jack Lilly Tom Noon Clarence Reed Wayman McKinney Lee Levert Hiley Blankenship Claude Canada Bill Shelton Roy Booth Marvin Privett Woodrow Tolliver Athelene Canada Clarice Church Stella Stafford Sybil Snuffer Emmett Buchannon Delmar Ward Glenda Ward

Welch visitors report Garner Roles improving health

SAULSVILLE RNS In Welch Tuesday to visit her father Garner Roles were Mr and Mrs Posey Tolliver who report his condition somewhat improved Roles in poor health for several months entered Stevens Clinic Sunday

Saulsville RNS Welch Garner Posey Tolliver Stevens Clinic

Weekend visitors call Mullens family home

Weekend visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Leo Smith Mullens were Mr and Mrs William Price Richmond Va and Mr and Mrs John Smith Abingdon Va H L Akers and son David Highland Ave Mullens visited Mrs Akers patient in Lewis Gale Hospital Roanoke Va She is reported improving after operation March 8

Mullens Leo Smith Moran Avenue William Price Richmond John Smith Abingdon H. L. Akers David Highland Avenue Akers Lewis Gale Hospital Roanoke

Goins Family Returns From Charleston Visit

Mr. and Mrs. George Goins returned from Charleston where they stayed two weeks with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs James E Goins. They were joined by their grandson James Keith who had been visiting.

Charleston Kopperston RNS George Goins Inlaw James E. Goins

Wyoming Conservation Contest Under Way

The Keep Wyoming County Green contest runs in March across Wyoming County schools with the theme Forest Fires Cost YOU and ME The scrapbook contest is for grades 1 6 poster contest for grades 7 9 and essay project for grades 10 12 Winners are announced May 1 with ribbons and favors Judges include Keep Wyoming County Green Committee members and other sponsors The event is sponsored in cooperation with Keep West Virginia Green program.

Pineville RNS Wyoming County Coadu Keep West Virginia

Government surplus fezzes resold at higher prices

London UPI reports 7,815 army surplus fezzes were sold by the government. businessman Leslie Cables bought them at about 35 cents each and sold them for about 60 cents. A mail order firm now advertises the fezzes for 2.94 dollars each plus 35 cents postage.

London Leslie Cables

Fluvanna Welcomes First Barber in 25 Years

Fluvanna Texas opened its first barber shop in 25 years with Richard Skelton launching a new business. Thirty seven people waited outside his shop on Monday to be served as the doors opened.

Fluvanna, Tex UPI Richard Skelton Skelton Fluvanna

Brazil borders all South American nations except Chile and Ecuador

Brazil shares its land border with every other South American country except Chile and Ecuador. The claim notes Brazil’s extensive geographic reach across the continent and its relationships with neighboring states.

Brazil Chile Ecuador

Fayette Pastor Wife Feted At Reception

A farewell reception at Fayetteville Baptist Church honored Rev. and Mrs. Joseph A. Crosier as he leaves for Healing Springs Baptist Church in Virginia. Crosier led the Fayetteville church for eight years, overseeing a $96,000 educational project and growth to 211 members. He served on the West Virginia Baptist Convention executive board and as Fayette Baptist Association moderator. Mrs. Crosier held leadership roles in the Women’s Missionary Society and county groups. Their sons Leo, a doctor at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and Bob, in the artillery at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, were noted. The reception featured white linen, candles, lilies, pink-candle decor, and hostesses including Mrs. Dennis Shockey and others.

Fayetteville RNS Fayetteville Baptist Church Joseph A. Crosier Baptist Church of Crosier Healing Springs West Virginia Baptist Convention Fayette Baptist Association of the Arrow Homemakers Club Leo Fort Campbell Bob Fort Sill Oklo

Key Club To Install Officers At Mount Hope High

Mount Hope Key Club members will install new officers at Mount Hope High School tonight. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Mount Hope, the group includes juniors and seniors with Teddy Payne as president and Richard Allen as vice president. Other officers are Bill Callaway secretary and Phil Tissue treasurer. Board members include Fred McLain Jr. and Jack Spadaro. Junior class members are Jerry Adams Richard Allen Tommy Bonifacio Billy Burns Bill Callaway Lowell Cogar Bill Criss Sam Dorado Jackie Gwinn Barry Jeter Al Lovitz James Moses Ted Payne Mickey Plumley Sammy Pugh Charles Shawver Jack Spadaro Phil Tissue Scotty Vargo. Sophomore reps include Barry Dangerfield Louis Stuch Mark Marchetti Freddie McLain.

Mount Hope Mount Hope High School Kiwanis Club of Teddy Payne Richard Allen Bill Callaway Phil Tissue Fred McLain Jr Jack Spadaro Set al Morris Mount Hope Kiwanis Club

Fire hits Plainview bakery before opening

In Plainview Texas Co C Casey finished the final mortgage payment on his bakery and planned a small celebration with friends when a fire broke out at the shop just before its scheduled opening. Firefighters arrived and fought the blaze, interrupting what should have been a coffee and doughnut gathering.

Plainview, Tex UPI) Co. C Casey

Whale oil sent to feed baby seals in Canada

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals dispatched two gallons of whale oil by plane to New Brunswick to nourish two orphaned seal pups after their parents were killed by hunters.

Whale Delivery London UPI The Royal Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals New Brunswick Canada

Mrs Bailey Shower Honoree at Guyandotte Baptist Church

A pink and blue shower for Mrs Jean Bailey was held Friday night in the social room of Guyandotte Baptist Church. Hostesses were Mrs Dorothy Sluss Mrs Joan Harper and Mrs Garnett Brookrooks. Games were played and gifts displayed.

Jesse Jean Bailey Guyandotte Baptist Church Dorothy Sluss Joan Harper Garnett Brookrooks Bertha Cook David Cook Sam Lubonia Ruby Cook Margie Cook Carl Whitt Barbara Lusk Cora Thompson Kathy Harper Debby Sluss Elizabeth Sluss

Weekend guests and health updates in local note

Mr and Mrs T D Canterbury and family Lynce and Mrs Wiley Brooks and son Dewey were weekend guests of Mr and Allen Hendricks and family Carl Webb has returned from Columbus Ohio after being called there due to illness of his daughter Mrs Charles Cochran who underwent major surgery last week in a Columbus hospital Mrs Webb will remain in Columbus until their daughter recovers Mrs Garnett Deering Oceana is a patient at the Wyone General Hospital in Munns

Jesse Rns T. D. Canterbury Lynce Wiley Brooks Dewey Allen Hendricks Fanny Carl Webb Columbus Ohio Charles Cochran

Birth of James Edward Clark in Kopperston

Mrs. Charles Clark of Kopperston announces the birth of her first child, James Edward Clark, on March 13 at Welch Emergency Hospital. The newborn weighed six pounds, three and a half ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs James Hatfield of Kopperston. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Columbus Clark of Cyclone.

Kopperston Rns Charles Clark James Edward Welch Emergency Hospital James Hatfield Columbus Clark Cyclone

Almanac facts for March 17 1965 and history notes

On this day in history Bob Jones Junior born 1902. Events include Corbett losing to Fitzsimmons in 1897 and Holland's submarine submerged in 1898. 1941 National Gallery of Art opened. 1953 last WWII price controls discarded. Quote by W Somerset Maugham ends.

United Press International St. Patrick’s Mars Jupiter Bobby Jones James J Jim’’ Corbett Bob Fitzsimmons Carson City Nev John Holland Staten Island New York Murder, Incorporated Brooklyn National Gallery of Art Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt United States

Government buys cigarettes for official functions

The British government spent 1,347 last year to purchase cigarettes for official social functions.

Social Cigarettes London UPI

Death notices and funeral announcements list several Beckley area burials

Elbert Craycraft 59 of Lake Worth Florida and Beckley body at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel with 2 pm Wednesday services in the Peace Chapel. Burial at Blue Ridge. Miss Caretta Sue Bradford 21 of Chicago body returned for funeral arrangements by Rose & Quesenberry. Nancy W Elizabeth Peters 8 died Beckley with 1 pm Thursday service in Peace Chapel. Elizabeth Dooley 74 Beckley with 8 pm Tuesday service and 2 pm Wednesday graveside at Hillcrest Cemetery Blue Ridge Virginia.

Craycraft Elbert Lake Worth Florida Beckley Rose and Quesenberry Funeral South Kanawha Street Rose and Quesenberry Peace Shirley Donnelly Blue Ridge Bradford Caretta Sue Chicago Illinois Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel Dooley Elizabeth Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel Ray Franklin C. E. Walker Hillcrest Cemetery Virginia

Lost Item and Service Ads From Old Neighborhood Page

LOST between Crescent Road and Sunset large cardboard carton containing steel shelving. Reward 253-5040 or after 6 252-3580. Wallpapering and painting equipped for commercial and residential work. Insured. Call Sam G Foley 253-6255 and Lowell Foley 252-6000. Beauty suggestions expert hairstyling and hair coloring specialists 5.00 reg 15 permanent 7.50. Free parking no steps to climb Your Beauty Shop 345 City Ave Ph 253-5443. Educational Instructions 22

Cresent Road Sunset Call Sam G. Foley Lowell Foley City Ave

Gospel quartets set for Charleston weekend concerts

Concert ads announce The Frost Brothers of Nashville and The Tallmen of Hattiesburg performing together or separately on Saturday March 20 and Sunday March 21. Future dates by appointment. Radio listings show WOAY Channel 4 8 to 9 am and WSAZ Channel 3 12:30 to 1 pm for more details. appointment line provided.

America Frost Brothers Nashville Tenn Tallmen Hattiesburg Miss Woay TV Channel 4 Wsaz TV Charleston

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Ward Cannel Paul Monash Mr. Monash Constance Thomas Moore Abc-Tv Ed Nelson Mr. Nelson Dr. Rossi Lacy Brooks Sabine Danny Sams Jr West Berlin C. Tilley Oceana Louwise Bailey Jessie Brown Susie Webb Frank Shumate Julie Westley Fred Westley Elbert Clay Vern W. Clay Dale Shumate Hursie Shumate Verne E. Clay Janice Meadows Bill Bowers Virgil Shumate Marvin Phillips John W. Canada Billy Canada Soulsville Allie Phillips Sammy Phillips Emilene Reed Emmett Canada Willis McGrady Ruth Stover Pierpont Wyoming Fayette Dennis Shockey Ada Bennett John Settle Bile Wood H. K. Bryant Oscar Henderson Key Club Kurfees Lumber Co Sisson St Maytag Neville St Mrs. Bailey Clark Prince Bob Cernato Bob Burns the Almanac W. Somerset Maugham Plorists Sander Edger Todd's Grocery Beaver Floor Sander & E Mary Carter S. Kanawha St. Ph Robert L Amick Beckley Newspapers Beckley Cab Co Storm i Know Storm Wizard Beckley Insulation Co Southern Institute of Graphic Arts South Tennessee P. O Professional Directory Wickham Avenue A. W. Perry Dial Ellison Ave H & R Block Inc Main St. Dial Sun Lawn Mower & Engine Service Tiller Copeland's Rt North Beckley Fisher's Flowers Prince St. Ph John W. Eye CO W. Neville Ashworth Firestone Wright Halstead Frank Crook Willey Brothers Hinton W. Va Jack Roop Lewis Chevrolet Jan Campbell Music Co Personal Raleigh Insurance Agency Care Beckley Newspapers Corp Chi Chi’s Grill King Tut Drive Inn Avon Pax Mountain Motel Route 10 East Pineville Tuddle House Drive Inn el Chico Harold Employment Agency Dept Lynbrook Jack Setters Leckie Smokeless Coal Company Anjean C. Ray Furrow S&h Sophia Builders Sophia, W. Va City Cab CO Black & Yellow Cab John Radford White Star Lot Neville F.H.A Quality Lumber & Supply CO City Avenue Lami Beckley Post-Herald Raleigh Register
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