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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1955

Page

5

Fayette Child Given To Gatewood Couple

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a Fayette County ruling awarding custody of a 4 year old to Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Massie near Gatewood. The decision involved rent claims from Nell Fredeking against O R Grimmett and Three Hundred Taxi Inc. totaling 3400.54 plus interest.

Fayette County W. T. Lovins Frank C. Haymond Robert D. Massie Gatewood Haymond Summers County Nell Fredeking Fredeking O.R Neil Fredeking Grimmett Fredekinge Swiger

Mullens Man Told To Pay Fine And Serve 90 Days

Gene Glenn of Broadway Mullens was fined 500 and given 90 days in Wyoming County jail by Magistrate Bill Houck after liquor was found at his home and police alleged illegal possession and resale of tax paid intoxicants. State Police intercepted a man leaving with a half full bottle of wine, then raided the address and confiscated wine and whisky.

Mullens RNS Gene Glenn Broadway Wyoming Bill Houck

Square Dance Well Attended by Fayette County Group

Fayetteville event drew about 100 people for a pot luck dinner and square dance at Memorial Auditorium. Decor was St Patrick themed led by Mrs C E Chapman. potato pig prizes went to Grady Keaton first Kyle Cooke second Ken Robbins third. Judges were Harold Sullivan and others. A E Whanger introduced guests. Next dance set for May 6 after May workshop May 2 3 4.

Fayetteville RNS Fayette County J. W. Ayers A. E. Whanger Association

Detroit driver finds sign reading Free Kittens on busy road

A Detroit motorist spots signs on West Schoolcraft Road offering pedigreed dogs for sale and encounters a stopper reading Free Kittens. The odd juxtaposition raises questions about the signs purpose and legality in the area.

Detroit Mich West Schoolcraft Road

Teel Funeral Set for Friday at Oak Hill Baptist Church

John Walter Teel died at his home Tuesday and funeral services are scheduled for Friday at 2 p.m. at Oak Hill Baptist Church with Reverends Peter Vroom and C S Donnelly officiating. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park. The body will transfer from Tyree Funeral Home Thursday at 4 p.m. to the residence and then to the church one hour before services.

Oak Hill RNS John Walter Teel Oak Hill Baptist Church Peter Vroom C. S. Donnelly High Lawn Memorial Park Tyree

Oak Hill Students Demonstrate Art At Civic League

Oak Hill clubwomen heard a program on arts and crafts by Mrs. Paul Mackey and Collins High School students at the Oak Hill Civic League meeting in the Hill Hotel. Exhibits included pastels watercolors oils linoleum prints and textile painting with demonstrations by Barbara Elgin Linda Willis John Vroom Phyllis Willis and students.

Oak Hill ANS Paul Mackey Civic League Tel Hill Mackey Collins High School Barbara Elgin Jerry Smith Linda Willis John Vroom Phyllis Willis N. M. Steen B. F. Puckett G. J. Thomas Joe Jarrett Margaret Bundy City Club West Virginia C. P. Anderson Jr James Hess Charlotte Cole Roy Scott John Scott William Moore Ernest McCoy Tracy Moses

Fayette Rotary to Celebrate Golden Anniversary Meeting

Fayetteville hosts a joint Rotary anniversary dinner at White Oak Country Club with Oak Hill and Fayetteville clubs. Judge Charles L. Garvin Jr. serves as toastmaster. Dr. Joseph C. Hoffman delivers the main address on The Test of Living. History of both clubs and numerous district leaders are listed.

Fayetteville RNS Rotary International Oak Hill White Oak Country Club Charles L. Garvin Jr Joseph C. Hoffman Hoffman Oak Hill Club Fayetteville Club J. Zane Summerfield

Willis Funeral Set for Thursday

Willis funeral services for Crate Willis 65 Graydon will be at Graydon Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Thursday. Rev. John Bragg and Rev. Robert Day will officiate with burial in Willis Cemetery. He died Monday at Charleston Memorial Hospital after a four month illness. He was a retired miner and member of Good Hope Baptist Church and United Mine Workers local 7096 Beckley. Born October 2, 1889 in Lawrence County Ohio. Surviving wife Maggie Coleman Willis, eight daughters and several siblings. Residence arrangements via Thomas Funeral Home Ansted.

Oak Hill RNS Crate Willis Graydon Graydon Methodist Church John Bragg Robert Day Winona Willis Cemetery Charleston Memorial Hospital Good Hope Baptist Church United Mine Workers of America Beckley Lawrence County Ohio Maggie Coleman Willis Betty Bickford Nora Newton Victor Colonel William Burdine Willis Mae Wood Effie Kincaid Hester Hawkins Magmie Willis Gladys Willis Mildred Hundley Pontiac Mich Verma Wood Ruth Skaggs Ansted Thomas Funeral Home

Rainbow Girls Hold Convention at Mount Hope Church

Rainbow Girls wrapped up the district session in Mount Hope March 1920. About 140 members and advisers attended with a Saturday banquet, ritual instruction, and leadership elections led by Miss Sue Quenon. Officers elected include Eleanor Godsey as associate worthy adviser and Miss May Belle Weaver assisted with programs.

Mount Hope RNS Mount Hope Presbyterian Church Order of Rainbow For Girls Rainbow Rainbow Girls W. W. Pharr Fayetteville Oak Hill Summersville Ansted Williamson, Mullens Everett Billings Margaret Foit Carol Sue Bates Outer Observer Jeanette McClung Mount Hope Assembly Alvena Parsons Northfork Jeanette McPhee Jane Shockey Martha Whitt Phyllis Trail Ethel Mahaffery Yolando Zorio

Junior Women's Club To Install New Officers

The Junior Woman's Club of Oak Hill will install new officers at a Friday meeting preceded by a 6:30 p.m. covered dish dinner at Collins High School Cafeteria. Attendees include Mrs. Robert Nelson, Mrs. John Scott, Mrs. Roy Scott, Mrs. N. M. Steen, Mrs. A. L. Sydnor, Mrs. G. J. Thomas, Mrs. H. P. Thomas Jr., Mrs. J. B. Thompson, Mrs. Raymond Tissue, and Mrs. J. R. Woods.

Junior Women’s Club Oak Hill RNS Junior Woman's Club Collins High School Robert Nelson John Scott Roy Scott N. M. Steen A. L. Sydnor G. J. Thomas H. P. Thomas Jr J. B. Thompson Raymond Tissue J. R. Woods

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