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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1958

Page

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Collins High Senior Play Father Knows Best Cast

Six members rehearse the Collins High School senior class play Father Knows Best directed by Miss Zella Bishop. The 8 p.m. Friday performance occurs in the Oak JGH Elementary School Auditorium with cast members Owen McNeeley Sue Slaven Lyda Vou Morton John Lukic Barney Stinnett and Elton Baron Jr. under Dramatic Publishing Co special permission.

Collins High School Sue Slaven Lyda Vou Morton John Lukic Barney Stinnett Elton Baron Jr The Dramatic Publishing Co

Tennessee Man Fined On Road Law Violation

Warren Goldwyn, 28, Nashville, paid a $10 fine after pleading guilty to driving on the left side of State Route 16 at Stephenson. He was arraigned before Magistrate Grant Taylor, Elmore, following arrest by State Trooper Stanley Epling.

Womans Society of Christian Service Meets in Pineville

The Fellowship Hall of the First Methodist Church in Pineville hosts the Womans Society of Christian Service at 7 30 p m on Thursday. Mrs Elaine Taylor will present the program. Hostesses are Mrs R H Breeden Mrs Mae S Belcher and Mrs T G Morgan.

Pineville RNS First Methodist Church Womans Society of Christian Service Elaine Taylor R. H. Breeden Mae S. . Belcher T. G. Morgan

Republicans To Meet In Madison At Boone County Rally

Boone County Young Republicans plan a 7 30 p m meeting at the Madison Hotel to organize summer activities. The session is open to members and interested persons.

Madison Boone County Stmmer

Curtis Taylor Succumbs At 50

Curtis By ron Taylor, 50, Scarbro, died at 5 p m Tuesday at his home after a heart attack. He was a truck driver for New River Co. and a Methodist. Born Nov 10 1907 in Scarbro, survivors include his wife Jeanette Proffer Taylor, his mother Addie G. Taylor, two sons James Roscoe and Williamy Curtis, a daughter Barbara, a brother Len, and a sister Marsha B. Cox. Bod y at Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

Oak Hill Curtis Byron Taylor Scarbro New River Co Methodist Church Taylor Jeanette Proffer Taylor Addie G. Taylor James Roscoe Williamy Curtis U. S. Navy Barbara Taylor Len Glen Jean Marsha B. Cox Beaver Tyree

Richmond Faces Grand Jury Action in Break-In Case

Harold Gene Richmond, 19, Minden, was bound over to the Grand Jury on charges of breaking and entering the New River and Pocahontas Store in Minden. He is jailed on 7,000 bond. A juvenile arrested with him will have a hearing Tuesday before Judge Charles L. Garvin Jr. Richmond previously waived in Grand Jury on two break in charges at Wonder's Jewelry Store and Elite Club in Oak Hill while on 2,500 bond.

Fayetteville Rns Harrold Gene Richmond Minden New River Pocahontas Virgil Lyons Richmond Jing Wonder Elite Club Oak Hill

Lillybrook Man Waives, Held For Grand Jury

James Trotjt a Lillybrook strip miner waived a preliminary hearing on a felonious wounding charge and was held for the grand jury. He was free on a $1,000 bond posted by William Vaughn. Trotti, 67, surrendered to Mullens police Tuesday night after shooting Robert Scott, 42, at an Allen Junction home following a dispute over a woman. Scott was shot above the temple with a 45 caliber bullet, but X rays showed no skull fracture and he was in good condition awaiting possible discharge.

Mullens James Trotjt Lillybrook Grant Taylor Elmore William Vaughn Trotti Wendell Cook Robert Scott Allen Junction Cook Scott Wyoming General Hospital

Charleston Man Awarded Damages in Auto Collision Suit

C. J. Hundley of Charleston won $183.38 damages in the Fayette Circuit Court April term. The case against Janes Nugen of Rainelle stemmed from a May 1937 automobile collision near Kaymoor, with both sides alleging negligence.

Fayetteville Rns

Fayetteville High School Band Banquet Donations Sought

Donations of favors food or money for the Fayetteville High School Band banquet are accepted. Call banquet chairman Mrs. Tommie Platt to contribute. The band led by Jimmie N Queen earned superior ratings at the Bluefield state festival and Montgomery county festival.

Fayetteville ANS

J W Perry Declares Candidacy for House Seat

A certificate of announcement from John W Perry Jr of Oak Hill shows he filed as a Democrat candidate for the House of Delegates. The document arrived in the Fayette Circuit Clerk's Office after being postmarked Saturday.

Fayetteville RNS Fayette Circuit John W. Perry Jr Oak Hill MK Democrat House of Delegates

Maple Fork Man Sent To TB Ward After Circuit Court Hearing

William L Craddock 33 was committed to the tubercular ward of a state hospital following a circuit court hearing Saturday night. The action, controlled by state and county health departments, was initiated by Dr William Herold the Fayette County health director.

Fayetteville RNS William L. Craddock Craddock William Herold Fayette Counts

Cemetery Clean Up Planned at Farley Hill

Mrs. Joan Grubb announces a cemetery clean-up day at Farley Hill Cemetery on Saturday starting at 9 a.m. Area residents are urged to join and help with the work. The note mentions Pendleton County’s early settlers near Brandywine in 1743.

Farley Hill RNS Joan Grubb

Mullens People's Party Nominates Three For City Ticket

Luther W. Kerns wins mayoral nod by unanimous vote with Tracy Hylton and W. McGhee named for city commissioner posts. The convention also labels Robert Atkins and W. F. Noah Staats as party voices in Mullens coming June 10 election.

People's Party Mullens People's Tracy Hylton Noah W. McGhee RNS Mullens City Luther W. Kerns W. F. Noah W. McGhee Staats City of

Wyoming County Voters Pass Levy in School Election

Wyoming County voters approved a special school levy by 99.04 percent after 42 precincts reported 6 202 votes for and 62 against. The levy raises 270 230 annually and marks the eighth consecutive approval in 41 years. The county has long depended on special levies since 1937 to fund general and teacher salaries.

Pineville RNL Wyoming County WHL Wyoming

Court Of Awards Held In Pineville

Pineville Intermediate Girl Scout Troop No. 2 held a Court of Awards at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church. Awards were presented by Mrs. Orville Ross, Mrs. William Henking, and Mrs. Ralph Looney. Brenda Stewart headed Decorating, Jane Kuhn led Favors, Pat Shannon ran Refreshment, Judy Ross led Clean-Up. Tea was served to attending mothers.

Pineville RNS Presbyterian Church Orville Ross William Henking Ralph Looney Brenda Stewart Jane Kuhn Pat Shannon Judy Ross

Circles Set 7 30 P M Meeting Schedule

The Women's Missions Society of Cook Memorial Baptist Church Pineville announces 7 30 p m Thursday meetings for its circles. Shannon Cooper Circle meets at Mrs Jack Phillips home with devotion by Mrs Floyd Rose and program by Mrs Leah Smith Edna Stevens Circle meets at Mrs Donard Richardson Jes Park Addition Jewell Asbury Circle meets at Mrs Jamie Brooks Crowley Worrell Addition

Pineville RNS Women’s Missions Society Cook Memorial Baptist Church Shannon-Cooper Jack Phillips Fioyd Rose Leah Smith Edna Stevens Donard Richardson Jes Park Jewell Asbury Jamie Brooks Crowley-Worrell

Colcord Personal News Highlights Weekend Visitors

Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Modest Thompson and Mr and Mrs Virgil Thompson included their son Jeff Thompson, daughter in law and Stevie of Chesapeake. Miss Zela Stover of Charleston attended Colcord Presbyterian Church service. Other out of town visitors were Mr and Mrs Kenny Farley of Rand Miss Aldine Wright of Charleston and Mrs Jeff Thompson and Stevie.

Colcord RNS Modest Thompson Virgil Thompson Jeff Thompson Stevie Chesapeake Zela Stover Charleston Kenny Farley Rand Aldine Wright Chaleston

Mother's Day Program Set at Kilsyth Church

Kilsyth Baptist Church hosts a Mother’s Day program at 7:30 p.m. Sunday with participants Betty Elliott Sonja Puckett Kitty J Elliott Ruby Duncan Nancy Duncan Donna Gibson Helen Greer and Dixie Tedd. Elijah Short of Fisher-Titus Hospital Norwalk remains hospitalized and slowly recovering from a severe injury. John Fannin of Colcord visits Rodney relatives. Hazel Murdock of Stover visits uncle Kenneth Thompson and family.

Elijah Short Fisher-Titus| Kilsyth Mother's Hospital Norwalk Kilsyth Freeail Baptist Church Young People’s Association Betty, Elliott Sonja Puckett Kitty J Eliott Ruby Duncan Nancy Duncan Donna Gibson Helen Greer Dixie Tedd

Debbie Holmes Crowned Queen At Dorothy May Day

Debbie Holmes, a first grade student, was crowned queen at the Dorothy May Day Program at Dorothy Elementary School. Mrs. Eddie Flint and Mrs. George Eads helped award the titles with performances by fourth through sixth graders and a chorus of second graders ending with All Hail the Queen of May and God Bless America.

Dorothy Debbie Holmes Eddie Flint Parent-Teacher Association George Eads Billy Short Charles Krepps Roger Walker Woodrow Thompson Jr Bobby Fraley Fray Fetipe America

Mullens High School honors students at annual Rebel M event

Mullens High School held a Friday night banquet honoring students for extracurricular work. Rob Tabscott spoke as guest. Sam Foglesong was toastmaster. Howard Hensley won the scholar ship award for top scholastic averages among seniors with several others earning Athletic Scholastic recognition.

Mullens RNS Mullens High School Rob Tabscott Sam’ Foglesong Howard Butch Hensely Tional James Rasnake Robert Woodsit Wang Humphres James Robertson Tomnek Joann Jan Witcox Merie Johnson Tiidy Cumby Jim Fr . Henderson Sam Hathi Butch Care de Davidson Marty Stephen Theenpson Bit. Am David

Glen Rogers Personal Notices Include Hospital and Visit Updates

Hayden Wolfe, Beckley Hospital patient after surgery, receives visitors including Mrs Beulah Presley and her relatives. The column lists multiple weekend visits from families such as the Norths of Montgomery, Hutchins of Sophia, and Sheppards of Dayton Ohio. A patient, Pet Ara, reentered Beckley Hospital, with others like Margaret Taraczkozy also noted as hospitalized.

Glen Rogers Hayden Wolfe Beckley Hospital Beulah Presley Bobby Marland Malissa Charleston Arvil Gentry Bill Hutchins Sophia Lionel North Montgomery Bob Sturgill Hal North Jack Sheppard Dayton O Charles Sheppard Gary Patsy Dillon Washington, D. C Hilda Daniels G. L. Campbell Donnie Nuckols Boby Nuckols Princeton Pet Ara Margaret Taraczkozy

Area Women Pass Insurance Licenses Examinations

Judson Pearson reports 14 applicants passed agent and solicitor exams and were issued licenses in various lines. Notable entries include Harry C. Barns and Lewis C. Hartsock in Charleston, Catherine Hedrick in Marlinton, Jo seph Sams in Parkersburg, and Jeannette Fox of Oak Hill as solicitor for fire and auto insurance.

Charleston Judson Pearson Harry C. Barns Lewis C. Hartsock Bluefield Catherine M. Hedrick Marlinton Elsie G. Irvine Clover Lick Ruth Kerrigan Parkersburg Joseph M. Sams Carolyn E. Shuff Huntington Life Hartsock Okey R

Clear Fork High Band and Chorus Concert Friday Night

Clear Fork High School band and chorus present a 7 30 p m concert in the school auditorium directed by Mrs Helen Hayward. The program features selections from Carissimi Leland Satieren Nobel Cain Thiman Schumann Nevin Mozart and others with solos by Linda Fraley Peggy Stover Maude Williams and Will Huff. A second note mentions a fruit-growing district tannery dating from 1875 due to abundant oak bark.

Colcord RNS Clear Fork High School Helen Hayward Carissimi Leland Satieren Christ Nobel Cain J. PF. Kilpatrick Eric H Ethelbert Nevin Scott Wilkinson Mozart Ted Mesang Will Huff

Dickinson Fink Are Boys' State Delegates

Dickinson and Fink named as Boys State delegates from Oak Hill area. Dickinson, 16, active in Varsity Club and A Capella choir, editor of Junior Acorn, football basketball and track participant, son of Fred W. and wife. Zink, 17, president elect of student council, active in many clubs, delegate to Know Your State Government Day and Log student council events, son of Brainard and wife. Both represent Oak Hill American Legion Post No. 39 at Boys State and participate in church and youth activities.

Hileea Acorn Dickinson Fred W. Dickinson Oak Hill RNS Robert Dickinson Charles Zink Collins High Scans American Legion Post No Zink Brainard Sr Southeast-ageern Acorn Tall Fiorcee Southern Association of I Tary Log Fayette Udent Council Association Hepa Baptist Church French List

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Tennessee Etteaa H & M Shoe Store Neville Beckley Curtis Taylor Dean Disney Doan J. W. Perry Maple Pendleton County Brandywine Bo-Peep Rurer Kerns Hylton McGhee People’s Party Letty Office Woodrow W. Cook Commission Ens C Paul Viers Ray Toler Viers H. S. Burcham Colcord Personals John Fannin Rodney, D Hazel Murdock, Stover Kenneth Thompson Dorothy May Day Morris Ak Tee Cook Care Sais Felix Glover Daas Graham Eit Barr Hesver Barr Neander Hoa Hiey Myra Nichbona Leembert Tree Future Homem WR Fal Re Nurig da Tinney Bibera Conk Spian Carolyn Trell Linda Burcham Jané Pryor Gens Armatrout Caro Sue McKinney Pam Sampson Paw Pay Dickinson. Fink Richmond Cleaners and Laundry Universal Home Equipment Co Universal South Fayette Street Richmon Cleaners
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