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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1950

Page

2

Church League Team Feted By Baptist Temple Group

MT HOPE The Miriam Circle of Mt Hope Baptist Temple honored the eleven boys who played church league basketball this spring at a church banquet. Pastor Clarence Figgatt and Mrs Figgatt gave thanks as Norma Lee Bowman sang Let Me Call You Sweetheart. Each player brought a guest and spoke about the season. players listed include Dave Humphrey coach Pete Kessler Virgil Dillon George Beckingham Pete Beckingham Shirley Humphrey Aliff Bobby Bowman Lawrence Nettles Herbert Partin and Steve Steploski.

Register MT. Hope Miriam Circle Mt. Hope Baptist Temple Clarence Figgatt Norma Lee Bowman J. R Hubbs Dave Humphrey Pete Kessler Virgil Dillon George Beckingham Pete Beckingham Shirley Humphrey Aliff Bobby Bowman Lawrence Nettles Herbert Partin Steve Steploski

Fayetteville Garden Club Hosts Tea Friday

Oak Hill Garden Club members will attend a tea at Mrs. H. W. Miller’s Beckwith home as guests of the Fayetteville Garden Club. President Mrs. John Frisk announced a state convention May 12-13 at Parkersburg. Speaker Winslow Anderson of Blenko Glass spoke on plant tours and displayed eight glass colors.

Register Oak Hill John Frisk State Garden Club Parkersburg John Harsany Spade and Trowel Club Winslow Anderson Blenko Glass Company Milton

New River Bank Buys Six Oak Hill Lots in Fayetteville

Fayetteville recorder reports New River Banking & Trust Co paid about 9000 for six Oak Hill lots, parcels 20 through 22 and 87 to 89, sold by W L Lee trustee. The deed records extensive transfers including right of way deals, lease extensions, and various lot purchases across Oak Hill, Thurmond, and nearby districts.

New River Bank Oak Hill Register Fayetteville New River Banking & Trust Company Fayette County Carwileee Oak Hill W. L. Lee C. H. Jones Quinnimont Coal Company Appalachian Electric Power Co A. W. Pettry R. C. Hamilton R. C. Hamilton & Company Eastern Gas & Fuel Associates Gauley Mountain Coal Company Gauley and New River T. O. Huffman William P. McKinney Meadow Bridge W. W. Pettry Kanawha Stanley Magiery A. W. Whitt J. W. Jarvis John E. Elmore Harvey New River Company Godfrey L. Cabot, Inc Whipple New River Com Norma Dalporta Smithers Marion Tolley Birdie L. Tolley Sewell Mountain Floyd’s Creek L. P. Price Everett Bragg Old Hawk's Nest Road Frank Crawford Roy Thomas Mt. Hope Myrtle W. Hess Rose Hess Home Land Co T. A. Myles W. W. Teets Dothan H. A. Duncan Ludwig K. Hussar Highlawn Clayton Morton Ida V. Morton Quinns- John FE Elmore J. W. Moses Mary Brown Appalachian Electric Power Company Falls District James E. Elkins, Jr D. W. West Open Fork Creek Fayce Lumber & Supply Co Johnson Subdivision Lochgelly Fayco Lumber & Supply Co Pearl B. Minner Loch Lola Mitchell Grover R. Stinner J. H. Crist Bernadette Leake Coal Run Development Co

Officers Installed At Society Meeting

Oak Hill Circles 1 and 2 of Calvary Baptist Church elected and installed officers at a joint meeting held Thursday night at the home of Mrs. James Jennings. Circle 1 officers include Virginia Ballard president and Mary Grant reporter with other roles listed. Circle 2 officers include Ernest Parrish president and Ogden Johnson reporter with various committee assignments noted.

Register Oak Hill Calvary Baptist Church James Jennings Church Mission Circle Virginia Ballard Charles Elgin Morgan Hess Janie Haga White Cross James Cummings Dewey Helmick Verla Barnett Ruby Nichols Marie Treadway Garnet Fitzgerald John Daniels Mary Grant Circle No. 2 Ernest Parrish Dewey Kidd Lewis Gordon Mary Hubacker Delbert Murphy Bert Hess Pearl Long W. E. Shafer H. C. Jordan Erma Neely Maude Green Ogden Johnson

Kennedy Funeral Rites Not Set

Funeral services are not yet set for John Kennedy an elderly Long Branch farmer who died yesterday at his home near Simon His body was removed to the Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Mullens

Register Long Branch John Kennedy Simon Robertson and Foglesong Mullens

Brownie Troop 23 Meeting Held at Flack Home

Brownie Troop 23 Oak Hill met Thursday afternoon at Mr. and Mrs. R W Flack home on Central Avenue. Intermediate troop members Ann Flack Karen Taylor and Connie Frye supervised games and activities. Present were Irene Alexander Lana Ammar Gay Bayes Diane Cale Linda Carol Dorton Nancy DuPuy Charlotte Foster Joyce Ann Gladwell Norma Jean Herndon Emrogene Hitchcock Marjorie Jarrell Sandra Jarrett Anita Katsuris Betty Kelly Nancy Lively Anna Houston Mackey Elizabeth Moses Pauline Mullens Suzanne Noyes Lois O Dell Vivian O Dell Linda Gayle Phillips Marilyn Thompson Sarah Ann Thomas Joyce Helsing. all troop members. Cookie Thompson Becky Snead Jeanie Shelton and Linda Flack were guests. Leader Mrs Paul Taylor and assistant leader Mrs Flack also attended.

Byister Oak Oak Hill R. W. Flack Central Avenue Ann Flack Karen Taylor Connie Frye Irene Alexander Lana Ammar Gay Bayes Diane Cale Linda Carol Dorton Nancy DuPuy Charlotte Foster Joyce Ann Gladwell Norma Jean Her Paul Taylor Mrs. Flack

Fayette Baptist Women Set Spring Meeting at Mt Hope

The Women’s Mission Society of the Fayette Baptist Association will hold the annual spring rally at the Baptist Temple in Mt Hope on Friday May 5. Sessions begin at 4:15 AM and continue through the afternoon. Luncheon will be served at noon by the General Aide at the church.

Fayette Baptist Mt. Hope Register MT. Hope Women's Mission Society of the Fayette Baptist Association Baptist Temple

Hilltop Woman Hurt in Wreck

Miss Josephine Tucker a 29 year old Hilltop resident remains in critical condition at Oak Hill Hospital after an automobile collision Saturday night involving a car driven by Robert Walton and a truck driven by Theodore Grimes. Walton and two other minor injuries were treated. investigation continues.

Register Oak Hill Josephine Tucker Hilltop Oak Hill Hospital H. D. Gibbs Kilsyth Walton William Bellew

Brown Rites Are Incomplete

Funeral arrangements are incomplete for Mansfield C. Brown who died Sunday night at Ingleside. Death was attributed to a heart condition and occurred in the home of Mrs. Lou Brown.

Register Ingleside Mansfield C. Brown Lou Brown

Preliminary Sewage Plant Work Starts in Oak Hill

Oak Hill clears right of way for new sewage disposal plant as C. S. Waugh states preliminary construction has begun. Agnew Construction Company of Lewisburg won the contract for the project. Industrialized incubation has advanced the broiling chicken business.

Oak Hill Register C. S. Waugh Agnew Construction Company Lewisburg

Oceana to Begin Water System Construction This Month

Mayor Chris Fisher says Oceana will start a new water distribution project mid month with a 100 000 gallon storage tank and modern filtration. The town won PSC approval to buy the plant for 32 000 and fund improvements totaling about 122 000 dollars with bonds purchased by John E Joseph Co. of Cincinnati.

Register Oceana Chris Fisher Wyoming County Public Service Commission Oceana Water Company J. C. Evans PSC Haynes Engineering Company Charleston Paul Chambers Ball Park Daniels Dollar Store T. H. Evans John E. Joseph Co Cincinnati Fisher

Itmann School Enrollment Up Quarters Sought

Itmann Elementary seeks better accommodations as the PTA plans additions due to growth from 87 to 184 students. New officers were elected: Edwards president, Baugh treasurer, Cox first vice president, Hendrick second vice president, Bowling secretary. Hendrick to represent the PTA on the County Council. Edwards and Cook to serve as council members. The group disapproved proposed compulsory medicine legislation per State PTA guidance. Rev Charles Austin spoke briefly.

Register Temann Itmann Elementary School C. A. Blankenship R. H. Edwards Richard Baugh J. E. Cox Cecil Hendrick Wiley Bowling Edwards Claire L. Cook Charles Austin Itmann

Wyoming Man Forfeits Bond on Pistol Violation

James M. Britt, a Wyoming Negro, forfeited a $50 cash bond after arrest by city police for a pistol law violation. Over the weekend four others were jailed for drunkenness, and state and county officers held six more. Lacy Dixon and Ward Shrewsbury, with unlisted addresses, were jailed Saturday on a peace warrant and for investigation respectively.

Register Mullens James M. Britt Wyoming Lacy Dixon Ward Shrewsbury

Annual Spring Rally Slated in Pineville

Pineville hosts the Rock Castle Baptist Association Woman's Missionary Society annual spring rally Wednesday at 10 am at Toneda Baptist Church. Guest speakers include Goldin Bailey, a state missionary, and Dr. Clara Leach of China. Attending also are Mrs. Paul Jones, state president of Welch, and Mrs. R. M. Peery of War, association president.

Register Pineville Rock Castle Baptist Association Woman's Missionary Society Toneda Baptist Church Goldin Bailey Clara Leach China Paul Jones Welch R. M. Peery War Association

Brides among the Taiyal formosan tattooed marriage marks

The Taiyal people of Formosa tattoo brides with marriage marks spanning from the mouth to the ears, a distinctive tradition signaling marital status within the community.

Formosa

Mullens Personals Updates From Raleigh General Hospital

Mrs. Sam Kingrea returns home after major operation at Raleigh General Hospital Beckley two weeks ago. Mrs. Chando O'Dell Mullens High School teacher expected to return home Moran Avenue within a week from Raleigh where she has been critically ill. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Grigg and son George leave Mullens after visiting Mrs. Pearl Kemp for Seattle, Washington. They will visit relatives in Iowa on return trip. Funeral attendance for M. E. White at Pocahontas Virginia included H. C. Hendricks and others from Itmann. White was chief coal inspector for Pocahontas Fuel Company.

Register Mullens Sam Kingrea S. Guyandotte Avenue Raleigh General Hospital Beckley Chando O’dell Moran Avenue Clifford Grigg George R. H. Edwards H. A. Cassell R. J. Baugh Itmann White Pocahontas Fuel Company Pocahontas

Kopperston Girl Named as Secretary of Tomorrow Nominee

Kopperston pupil Carol Lee Bostic, representing Oceana High School, has been named to compete for Mountain State College’s “Secretary of Tomorrow” title. The Parkersburg event May 13 will judge shorthand typing personality voice and grooming with prizes including tuition and equipment.

Register Oceana Carol Lee Bostic Kopperston Oceana High School Secretary of Tomorrow Mountain State College Parkersburg Ohio Carol Lee Miss Bostic Arthur Bostic Girls Athletic Association

Baileysville Girl Wins Essay Contest

Chlela Ann England, a Baileysville senior, wins an area essay contest. The Baileysville student was announced as the winner at a school ceremony, with judges citing clarity and insight in her submission.

Baileysville Register Chlela Ann England

ALL-BRAN Claims Easy Relief From Constipation

A testimonial from Mrs. E. Kaupman of Clinton New Jersey praises Kellogg's ALL-BRAN for relieving constipation without harsh medicines. The ad recommends eating an ounce daily with water and offers a double money back guarantee if not satisfied after ten days.

Kellogg’s Battle Creek Mich

Rainbow board to hold special meeting at Masonic Hall

Hope Dar nall, chairwoman, calls a Rainbow advisory board meeting at the Masonic Hall Friday night at 7 30. Grand assembly decisions and public services for May 29 will be set, with instruction for the program committee. Phyllis Sizemore of Maben wins first prize for Grades 1 8. W E Trent of Baileysville sponsors $5 prizes for each winner.

Register Hope Helen Darnall Rainbow Advisory Board Masonic Hall Grand Assembly Phyllis Sizemore Maben W. E. Trent Baileysville

Tax figures for three cities and national rate

The source lists tax values for St. Louis Missouri San Francisco California and Washington District of Columbia plus a national tax rate of 10.75 percent 44.55 and 7.85 percent respectively. The line presents city and state abbreviations with the implied tax amounts or rates. No additional context is provided.

St. Louis San Francisco Cal Washington, D. C U. S

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