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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1959

Page

10

Awards Assembly Held At Pax High Thursday

Pax High School held an awards assembly in the gym Thursday led by principal J A Baumgartner. Awards were given to varsity and junior high cheerleaders and basketball team members, with special honors to Janet Thompson, Gary Craddock, and Diana Aliff among others.

Pax High PAX ANS Pax High School J. A. Baumgartner Gene Oglesby Danise Sowder Kay Maynor Judy Aliff Faye Stover Kay Tyree Brenda Tolbert Hartzel Lafferty Shelby Lafferty Gabe Stover Ray Bailey Jackie Coleman Gary Craddock Howard Hughes Larry Woolwine William Woolwine Dare Dale Morgan Janet Thompson Patty Holdren Marie Chapman Mary Markham Brenda Wright Linda Ayres Palmer Davis Wayne Janney Wayne Williams Betty Holdren Karen Janney Marian Frazier Penny Joe Toney Dianna Aliff

Bennett Fined On Road Count

Four Bakers Ridge District youths aged 16 and under were involved in a late night crash returning from a wiener roast in Mullens. Driver John Ballard Bennett of Herndon said he looked away briefly, leading to collision with a utility pole. Bennett was fined $25 for reckless driving by Mullens city patrolmen Si Cline and Loomer Sisk. The pole split in two but service was not interrupted.

Mullens RNS Bakers Ridge John Ballard Bennett Herndon Si Cline Loomer Sisk

Memorial Day Program in Fayetteville Planned

Fayetteville prepares a Memorial Day service at Huse Memorial Park with thousands expected. National vice commander C. D. De Loach will fly in from Alexandria and speak. a parade, band, firing squad, color guard, and Scout units will participate. If rain, program moves to Memorial Auditorium at 2 p.m.

Fayetteville RNS Huse Memorial Park State Department Lincoln Cox West Virginia DeLoach J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C Legion Post Air Scouts Memorial Auditorium J. H. Allen

Concord Plans Special Classes For Teachers Of Mathematics

Concord College Athens plans evening classes for junior and senior high school math teachers within commuting distance. Starting in September the program offers up grade training with expenses paid and fees waived for participating teachers. National Science Foundation supports the effort as part of a nationwide push to improve mathematics and science education.

Athens ANS Concord College David Kirby Harry L. Phillips Division of Physics and Mathematics National Science Foundation United States

Eight Couples Seek Marriage Licenses in Fayette County

Fayetteville RNS reports eight couples have filed for marriage licenses in Fayette County. Billy Wayne Jones, 19, with Rita Dove, 17. Sam Mazur, 24, with Ellen Royal, 19. James Proffitt, 20, with Juditha Lucrica, 19. Larry Roop, 21, with Billy Armistead, 18. Albert Hickman, unknown age, with Gladys Kilburn, 26. Walter Reynolds, 28, with Marjorie Shuck, 20. Denzil Swanner, 23, with Marjorie Shuck, 20. Robert Wendell, 20, with Patsy Legg, 18. William Vance, 19, with Carol Likens, 18. Names list includes addresses and parental names.

Fayetteville RNS Fayette County Henry and Parama Proffitt Juditha Lucrica Smithers James and Althae Lucrica Larry Leon Roop Jodie Alfred L Lorena Roop Billy Jo Armistead Albert Martha Hickman Walter M. Reynolds Mount Carbon Walter M Hallie Reynolds Gladys Lee Kilburn Boomer Shirley Eunice Kilburn Denzil Wilbur Swanner Cleveland Thomas Corna Swanner Marjorie Rose Shuck Pax George Nina Shuck Robert Wendell Joseph Katie Wendell Patsy Legg Harold Mazie Legg Robson Alfred Nancy Wilson Mary Greene Deepwater William Rufus Vance Gatewood Sherman Pricilla Vance Carol Sue Likens Cunard Ezra Ella Likens

Lilly Haven Personal Notes Highlight Local Guests

Lilly Haven society notes list a series of visits and returns among residents. Deloris Maynard and her children returned to Lex after two weeks with Charlie Logan's family. Various guests from Kopperston Oceana Otsego Freeport and other towns are named with host families.

Lilly Haven RNL Deloris Maynard Lex Inlaw Charlie Logan Ross Jones Jeffery Elkins Jones Judy Travis Prujett Kopperston Asa Ford Russell Lewis Oceana Fred Cook Lloyd League Ed League Freeport N. Y Francis Ions Harry Farron Otsego Bill Womac Lillydale Earl Pritchard Ruth Ratliff Roy Elkins R. F. Miller Coal Mountain Freddie and Jeffery John Jones Drema League Jim Jones Nellie Aldridge David Butch Price Robert Lewis Lundy Elkins Ray Kopperston Lynco Howard Francis

Area VEW Post Names Officers

Charles L. Lay was elected commander of Daniel Lewis Post No. 8364 Veterans of Foreign Wars in Oceana. Officers include David Hager senior vice commander Joseph Lundy junior vice commander Johnny Aliff quarter master Fred Lokant post advocate Roma Cook chaplain James Richardson post surgeon and trustees Arnold Griffith John Lambert Wayne Williams. Outgoing commander Marshall West will be post advisor. Ninth District Commander Edward J. Woolwine of Princeton attended as special guest and will attend the June 7 meeting. All veterans with overseas duty are invited.

Oceana ANS Daniel Lewis Charles L. Lay Morgan Building David Hager Joseph Lundy Kopperston Johnny Aliff Fred Lokant Roma Cook Matheny James Richardson Arnold Griffith John Lambert Wayne Williams Marshall West Ninth District Edward J. Woolwine Princeton Woolwine

What No Gym Daddy at Kings Point

Jack White new manager of the Richmond Virginians worries about his 9 year old son John. The family lives on the grounds of the U S Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point New York. John already asks if there will be a gymnasium when they move to Richmond.

Lake Wales Fla Jack White Richmond Virginians International League John U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point N.Y White Richmond

Bob Tamplin Speaks At Thespian Banquet

Guest speaker Bob Tamplin associate producer on the Ed Sullivan show described behind the scenes work to produce a television program and the long hours of study required. He led a Q and A session after his talk and received a gift from Thespian members. The Hawaiian themed banquet in Lee Massey’s Twilight Room drew about 50 faculty, students, and guests with music, pantomime, and readings. New Thespian members were honored and officers listed.

Nuttall High School Bob Tamplin Lee Massey Betty Gillispie Jim Baker Jack Smailes Little Blue Riding Hood Mary Willis Milton Hankins Florence Croft

Public notice of divorce suit in Raleigh County West Virginia

State of West Virginia in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Raleigh County May 22 1959 Aes Dillard plaintiff v Oliver H Dillard defendant suit for divorce non resident affidavit order he appear within one month after first publication to protect interests attested clerk C Harold Hanks Roy Cunningham attorney for plaintiff notice dated June 9 1959

State OF West Virginia Circuit Court Raleigh County Aes Dillard IN Chancery Oliver H. Dillard C. Harold Hanks Roy Cunningham

Amos Elswick funeral announced in Fairdale

Amos Elswick age 86 of Fairdale died at Mullens Hospital at 7 45 p m Sunday May 2 The body was moved to his residence Monday May 25 Funeral services will be held Tuesday May 26 at 2 p m at the Fairdale Freewill Baptist Church Rev Doff Harvey and Rev Floyd Grimm officiating Burial will be in Covey Cemetery at Surveyor Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home

Elswick Elswick Amos Fairdale Mullens Rose and Quesenberry Kanawha Street Fairdale Freewill Artist Church Doff Harvey Floyd Grimm Covey Surveyor Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home Cooper Cooper Bertha Belle Pike View Drive Beckley Melton Mortuary Eva Crisp Ofuntington Sunset Memorial Park Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Banks Banks Dies At 172 After Weekend Illness

Lawrence Gordon Banks ages 172 of 264 Valentine Street died early Saturday in a local hospital. The body rests at Wright and Anderson Funeral Home until one hour before the service. Funeral services 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Central Baptist Church conducted by Rev. J. W. Gowen. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Pallbearers named: Pearl Diamond, Central Gamble, Percy Fountain, Slim Jones, Frank Haley, Frank Berry.

Central Gamble Percy Fountain Slim Jones Frank Haley Frankerry

Woodie Wendy Etta Woodie infant death notice

Wendy Etta Woodie infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Eldon Woodie of Crab Orchard died at 10 p m Saturday May 23 in a cafe funeral home. Graveside rites set for 11 a m Tuesday May 26 at Calfee Cemetery Mount Tabor with Rev Allen Herr officiating.

Woodie Woodie Wendy Etta Eldon Woodie Crab Orchard Caffee Calfee Mount Tabor Allen Herr

Livestock Wanted and Riding Horses For Sale

An array of livestock notices: Ear l Mann advertises still buying horses and cattle via Dial CL 3-4046 and Dia CL 27070. A registered Tennessee walking horse for sale is listed with contact Glen Daniel 4738. The fragment ends with the number 64.

Berkshire Boat Service Earl Mann Dia Glen Daniel

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