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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1956
Page
3
Local residents share weekend visits and meals as families and friends gather across Baileysville and nearby towns. Notable events include Mrs. Toler giving birth to Rhonda Lynn weighing eight and a half pounds on Saturday afternoon.
A covered dish family dinner for White Oak Presbyterian Church members will be held at 6 p m Sunday at the Scarbro church. The Women of the Church announced plans at a Monday meeting with Mrs W T Craft as hostess and Mrs Kenton Thompson giving the Bible study. Presiding was Mrs C Landrum, president, with attendees including Mrs W Co Bishop, Mrs R N Hindson, Mrs Mabel Craver, Mrs J L Pettit, and Mrs Mike Vargo Jr.
COLCORD ANS A Clear Creek man possibly escaped serious injury Saturday when his car careened over a high embankment above the O K Tavern at White Oak. Charles Thompson leaped from the vehicle as it slid down the hillside. The car stopped about 50 feet down and was towed to a Whitesville garage.
Mr. and Mrs. Bil Williams of Tucson Arizona announce the birth of their first child, a son weighing seven pounds thirteen ounces. The mother is the former Freda Cook daughter of Mr and Mrs Virgil Cook of Rockview. The baby was born Thursday.
The Wyoming County Clerk's office in Pineville reports 14 deeds recorded. Transfers include Weldon Stewart to Let Ite Stewart and French Stewart for lots 159 and 160 in Lilly, Oceana district, and J H Cozort to Vaughan Cozort and Rachel Cozort for lots 4 5 and 6 in Cook Weave Addition Oceana. Additional listings cover Violet Shields to Pineville Land Co Inc in Medford, and land trades in Medford, Oceana, Glen Fork, and Midway among Wyoming County towns.
Community members extend warm wishes to Mr and Mrs James Parks and their family during a Sunday gathering. The note highlights family ties and local goodwill in the neighborhood.
Under Louis J. Kaman a new symphonic orchestra formed at Glen Rogers High School with two marching band members. First public appearance at baccalaureate and commencement on May 13 and 17. Rehearsals every Friday at 1 p.m.
Mount Hope dramatic students representing Region Five travel to Morgantown for the speech festival today and Friday. Delegation includes Carolyn Patteson Mary Jane Patteson Wally Forst Jerry Elison and Buddy Warnock under director Betty Jo Fox.
Three members of the Woman's Mission Society of the First Baptist Church will attend the House Party at Alderson Broaddus College Philippi from May 30 to June 2. The group's president noted plans for the spring rally April 19 at Hockview Church and a September meeting guest speaker. Forty-four members attended the Tuesday night session, which featured a love gift offering for missions and prayers of dedication.
The Fayette County Choral Festival will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. in Collinge High School gymnasium, directed by Professor R. W. Hughbeam of Marshall College. Participating schools and directors include Fayetteville and Lookout with Miss Lia Vaglio and Kay Matlens, Ansted, Meadow Bridge, and Collins High School, with Robt Hamer and Mrs H. R. Cole among others. The program features Gloria Patri Break Forth O Beautious Heavenly Light The Heavens are Falling Make Believe September Song Vincent Youmans selections and Do Animals a Comin Do Lord One God I Believe Youll Never Walk Alone.
Mr. and Mrs. Izah Bower celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday at their Jumping Branch home. They married March 15, 196 U years ago at her parents home. They have seven children, 32 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren, all residents of Summers County and nearby towns.
Two drivers escaped injury when their vehicles collided near the Neal Mullens home outside Pineville at about 3 10 pm Monday. James Blankenship said one car cut into the opposing lane to avoid a sudden stop by the following driver, hitting a Mullens Grocery Company car driven by Jack Caraden of Oceana. The third car fled the scene.
The dedication service for the new First Presbyterian Church in Concord drew a well attended crowd Sunday night with parishioners and local residents in attendance to witness the ceremony and opening.
Mrs. Mary Emily Ellison 43 of Rockview dies after months of illness from cancer. Funeral at Rockview Baptist Church Friday at 11 am with Rev. Joe Pizzino. burial in Cook Cemetery near Pineville. She is survived by husband Everett four sons five daughters seven brothers four sisters and six grandchildren. Body to be moved from Robertson and Foglesong to Ellison residence today.
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