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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1956

Page

2

Wrecked Greyhound Driver In Fairly Good Condition

Earl M. Sharp 32 of St. Albans, a Greyhound driver who earned a Carnegie Hero medal, is in fairly good condition after his bus plunged 125 feet off an embankment on U S 60 near White Sulphur Springs. Seventeen aboard, 16 injured, none seriously, with multiple hospitalizations and transfers to Clifton Forge and Covington facilities.

Ronceverte RNS Earl M. Sharp St. Albans U. S. 60 White Sul Phur Springs Greenbrier Valley Hospital Richmond Charleston Clifton Forge Ronceverte Hospital Mabel McClaskey Annie Wood Benna Vista Dallas Hinkle Eccles Carrie Long Baltimore Jp McFerrin Harrisonburg Nannie Hanley Ollie B. Howard Covington Roanoke Maggie Hipes Atlantic Greyhound Sharp Ronald O. Gregory Raymond Frank Frank Houston de Priest Gregory Carnegie Hero Fund Foundation Coal River Greyhound Company

Oak Hill Baptist Church Opens Two Week Vacation Bible School

Oak Hill Baptist Church launched a two week Vacation Bible School for ages four to 14, running daily 9 to 11 30 a m through June 8. Pastor Randolph F Johnson assists with assemblies. music by Mrs Harry Birt. Nancy Baker is secretary. Classes include Junior High Junior Primary and Beginners with named superintendents and helpers.

Oak Hill RNS Oak Hill Baptist Church Randolph F. Johnson Harry Birt Nancy Baker James Bully Virgil Burgess Earl Caldwell Fred Jasper Joe Fox Howard Ample Lawrence Nettles Andrew Easton Clarence Woody Lewis Toombs Basil Stinnet Kenneth Burgess

White Ribbon Dedication Held

A White Ribbon dedication service led by Rev. George M. Newell marked a Fayetteville meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union at Calvary Baptist Church on East Mine Street. Parents of Eugenia and Kelly Ross Williams Jr., Kevin Burgess, and Dennis Albert Tucker pledged to uphold total abstinence and purity as the event featured devotional guidance and musical selections.

Oak Hill RNS George M. Newell Fayetteville George Newell Gail Tufts Carol Poff Jesus James Cummings Ruby Fox Kelly Williams Kenseth Burgess Charles Tucker Robert Robertson Willie Light W. E. Shaffer Charlie Haga E. G. Farmer C. W. Elgin O. L. Walton Noah Clark J. K. Creech George Ross Clyde Dancy Mary McClung

Area Youth Rally Held at Mullens

An area Church of God youth rally concluded a two week revival at the First Church of God in South Mullens with attendees from Oceana Baileysville North Welch West Welch Davy and Mullens Speakers included Rev Edward Thomas of Finley C who led the revival The program featured singing and business The Mullens group won the floating trophy for the most points in May under the pointer system Points were earned for teaching Sunday School attendance church prayer meetings enrollment increases The groups will be notified by mail of the June area rally location.

Anderson Rites Set at Harvey Baptist Church

Mrs Ella R Anderson 65 dies after illness in Beckley hospital. Funeral at Harvey Baptist Church Wednesday at 1 30 p m. Burial Mt Carmel South Carolina. Born Feb 28 1891 Mt Carmel wife James M Anderson two foster children Helen Crown and Samuel J Anderson survive.

James M. Anderson Harvey Helen Crown Samuel J. Anderson

Post Office Clerk Resigns Position in Whitesville

Marion Haymaker, a Whitesville post office clerk for 10 years, resigns and moves to Fostoria Ohio to work with husband Lyle H Haymaker who now manages Patterson's Clover Farm Super Market. Norma Jean Cook will replace her on a temporary basis starting Monday.

Whiteville RNS Marion Haymaker Whitesville Aturday Haymaker Lyle H. Haymaker Patterson Clover Farm Fostoria Ohio Norma Jean Cook Bill S. Cook Monay

Elizabeth Savas Weds George Kostas

Elizabeth Savas and George Kostas wed at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Logan in a double ring ceremony by Rev. O'Ferrell Thompson. Daughter of Nicholas and Irene Savas, bride plans a Greenbrier and Williamsburg trip after the ceremony. Kostas is a graduate of Clear Fork High School.

Dorothy Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Logan Elizabeth Savas George Kostas Nicholas Savas A. Kostas Irene Kostas O'Ferrell Thompson Greenbrier Williamsburg Clear Fork High School

Scarbro Couple Announce Daughter Birth

Mr and Mrs Alexander Doris of Scarbro announce the birth of a daughter Leese Jo on Sunday May 20 at Oak Hill hospital. The baby weighed eight pounds three ounces. The couple also have one other child, Melanie Rae.

Scarbro Alexander Doris Leese Jo Oak Hill Hospital Doris Melanie Rae

Comfort Elementary teacher Mrs. Ari Zona Lee retires after 30 years

Mrs. Ari Zona Lee, a veteran Comfort Elementary School teacher, retires this year after three decades of service in Boone County schools. The retirement is voluntary and was announced by the Madison Board of Education.

Comfort RNS Arizona Lee Boone County Board of Education Madison

Past Officers Honored by OES Whitesville Chapter 142

Whitesville Chapter 142 of the Order of Eastern Star honored past matrons and patrons at its May meeting. Mrs. Hilda Hale led the program with assistance from Mrs. Carlie Satterfield, Mrs. Venecia Cooke, Mrs. Laura Brown, Mrs. Freda Epoch, and Mrs. Rhoda Clen denin. Music was by Mrs. Etta Armstrong and Mrs. Pauline Bsharah. Present were past matrons and patrons Mrs. Billie Hottle, Mrs. Aileen Salamy, Mrs. Mildred Noel, Mrs. Addie Hall, Curtis Smith, W. R. Martin, and Richard Barton. Charter members present included Mrs. Vernell Barton, Mrs. Jeanie Brown, Mrs. Audrey Cooper, Mrs. Sylvia Jarrell, Miss Pat Haddad, Mrs. Juanita Jarrell, Mrs. Ruby Martin, Mrs. Missouri Nutter, Mrs. Jewell Priestley, Mrs. Jean Salamy, Mrs. Evelyn Spangler, and Mrs. Leota Smith.

Whitesville RNS Order of Eastern Star Hilda Hale Carlie Satterfield Venecia Cooke Laura Brown Freda Epoch Rhoda Clendenin Etta Armstrong Pauline Bsharah Billie Hottle Aileen Salamy Mildred Noel Addie Hall Curtis Smith W. R. Martin Richard Barton Vernell Barton Jeanie Brown Audrey Cooper Sylvia Jarrell Pat Haddad Juanita Jarrell Ruby Martin Missouri Nutter

Lodge Confers Rank On Two Candidates

Mullens West Virginia special Knights of Pythias Lodge 234 granted the rank of knight to Horace Milam of Mullens and Paul Green of Bud during a meeting for long form third degree work. Distinguished guests included Grand Chancellor Commander Ralph O. Martin and officials from Oak Hill Princeton New Hall Mullens. About 60 members participated as Oak Hill Princeton New Hall and Mullens lodges performed the degree work.

TA Committee Meets at Oceana

Wyoming County Classroom Teachers Association executive committee held a dinner at Oceana Methodist Church Tuesday evening. Speakers included Mrs. Loutisha Morgan, president, and Mrs. Mae Belcher, assistant superintendent, with attendees from Mullens Glen Rogers Pineville Oceana and Pineville including principals association president Garland Phillips and other guests.

Oceana Wyoming County Classroom Teachers Association Oceana Methodist Church Loutisha Morgan Wyoming County Cta Mae Belcher Wyoming County Morgan W. F. Staats Fred Kingdon Garland Phillips Wyoming County Elementary Principals Association Mullens Mary Frances Davis Glen Rogers Wirt Belcher Violet Lusk Catherine Crews Pineville Jennings Barrett Laura Hinchman

In Hospital Fayetteville Patient J Alfred Taylor

RNS reports J Alfred Taylor is a patient at Laird Memorial Hospital in Montgomery. The notice records a hospital admission without further medical details.

Fayetteville J. Alfred Taylor Laird Memorial Hospital Montgomery

Engaged Glenna Stalnaker to James Gadd in Morgantown

Mr and Mrs Glen P Stalnaker of Elkins announce the engagement of their daughter Glenna to James Gadd son of Mrs Margie Cox Gadd of Meadow Bridge and Earl Gadd of Flint Michigan The wedding is set for 4 30 p m Friday June 8 at Drummond Chapel Methodist Church Morgantown Glenna a WVU nursing student to graduate in August Gadd a WVU business major to receive BA in June 1957 and member of Phi Kappa Sigma He will work at Home Finance Co Morgantown this summer They plan to live in Morgantown until graduation

Meadow Bridge Rns Glenna James Gadd Glen P. Stalnaker Elkins Gadd Margie Cox Gadd Earl Gadd Flint Mich Drummond Chapel Morgantown Miss Stalnaker Elkins High School

Evans Funeral Planned Tuesday

Edward Hughes Evans 81 dies at Bluefield Sanitarium. Funeral at Bennett Funeral Home chapel Northfork at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. William F. Byrd officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Bluefield. Retired Page Coal and Coke Co. manager at Pageton. Survived by sons Earl B. Evans Northfork and Dr. E. L. Evans Rupert. Pageton Masonic Lodge to conduct graveside rites.

Northfolk RNS Edward Hughes Evans Bennett Funeral Home William F. Byrd Woodlawn Bluefield Evans Page Coal and Coke Co Pageton Earl B. Evans Northfork E. L. Evans

Winners Announced In Clean-Up Drive

Mullens winners named in the Clean-up Paint-Up Fix-Up campaign co sponsored by the Mullens Chamber of Commerce and city. Laurel Garden Club served as judges evaluating premises for most improved and best kept. First placers include Cecil Harrold and Paul Martin with several best kept honors across districts and Mullens Grade cited as most improved.

Cecil Harrold Oakley Moren W. L. Graham Moran Avenue Paul Martin Claude Bailey C. C. Ritchie Homer Lilly Miss Maude Stone Hill E. E. Lampton Sam Pearis First Baptist Church Goosehollow Fred Caffee W. D. Akers Mullens Mullens High

Youth Meeting Opens in Concord for Weeklong Conference

The Presbyterian Conference for Youth began Sunday in Concord for a week long session. It targets youths who have completed ninth grade or are over 15. Director is Rev August Thalman with vesper leader Rev Hugh Quatterson and missionary leader Mrs Loren Hanna. Other leaders include Rev and Mrs Jack Weller, Miss Rhoda Haish, Rev Harvey Bates, and Miss Anna Diem. Morning Bible classes, crafts and singing. afternoons for recreation. Evening programs cap with Vesper service.

Concord RNS Presbyterian Conference August Thalman Dry Creek Hugh Quatterson Albion N. Y Loren Hanna Hanna Thailand Jack Weller Colcord Rhoda Haish Whitesville Harvey Bates Montreal Anna Diem Clear Creek

Hospital Treats Railway Worker and Others

Mullens brakeman T R Marshall 27 was treated at Wyoming General Hospital for a scalp laceration after striking his head on an angle iron while riding a railroad car. Ballard Tolliver 37 had a foreign body removed from his left eye at the outpatient department. Garland Gary Goode Jr eight received treatment for a cut forearm from glass. Deotha Alexander 26 underwent X ray exam after elbow injury from a fall.

Mullens T. R. Marshall Virginian Railway Wyoming General Hospital Marshall Ballard Tolliver Itmann Garland Gary Goode, Jr Glen Daniel Mullens Hospital Deotha Alexander Rhodell

Patricia Jarrell Engaged to Wed in Naoma

Mr and Mrs Hubert Jarrell of Naoma announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia Jean Jarrell to Jack Allen Jelsomine, son of Mr and Mrs Melva Jelsomine of Whitesville. The wedding is planned for June 10 at the Free Will Baptist Church in Naoma. Both are high school graduates and will attend college next fall.

Naoma RNS Hubert Jarrell Patricia Jean Jarrell Jack Allen Jelsomine Melva Jelsomine Whitesville Free Will Baptist Church Jarrell Marsh Fork High School Jelsomine Sherman High School

Coal Loadings Hit Four-Year High at Elk Run Yard

WHITESVILLE RNL The C and O office at Elk Run reported a record weekly coal movement with 1,175 loaded cars handled in the past week. Yardmaster J E Shelton noted this as the largest shipment total in four years for the area.

Whitesville RNL C. and O Elk Run J. E. Shelton

Lula Keefer Rites Planned for Dorothy Woman

Funeral services for Lula Jane Keefer 52 of Dorothy will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at her home with Rev. Ernest Edmonds officiating. Burial follows in Workman cemetery at Artie. She died Sunday of a heart attack at her home. Surviving: husband Clarence. daughters Velma Blankenship Chesapeake and Ina Blankenship Dorothy. Alice Keefer at home. sons Henry Blue Pennant Clarence Jr Dayton Clinton USMC Quantico Kermit Larry all of Dorothy. sisters Icie Buzzard Carpenter Ohio Meadie Stanley Wevaco Ina Williams Highcoal. brothers Enos Williams Notomine Early Sidney Williams Artie. 16 grandchildren. Body to be moved to the home at 2 p.m. today from Armstrong Funeral Home Whitesville.

Dorothy Lula Jane Keefer Ernest Edmonds Workman Artie Keefer Clarence Velma Blankenship Chesapeake Ina Blankenship Alice Keefer Henry Blue Pennant Clarence Jr Dayton Ohio Clinton U. S. Marine Corps Quantico Kermit and Larry Icie Buzzard Carpenter Meadie Stanley Wevaco Ina Williams Highcoal Enos Williams Notomine Sidney Williams Armstrong Funeral Home Whitesville

June Trial Set In Libel Suit

June 26 was set as the trial date for Paul Bower of Mullens in a $100,000 libel suit against the Charleston Gazette. The action mirrors a similar suit by J Paul England of Pineville, both Democratic Wyoming County legislators, and stems from a Gazette editorial last Aug 5. England won a $5,000 verdict in Wyoming County court. the Gazette plans an appeal. The conference noted lawyers from Charleston and Mullens represented the parties.

Pineville Robert M. Worrell Paul Bower Charleston Gazette The Gazette J. Paul England Bower Mullens England House of Delegates Wyoming County

Unit Reactivated In Pineville AA Group Reopens

The Central Wyoming Alcoholics Anonymous group has been reactivated with meetings held every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Coca Cola Building in Pineville.

Pineville Wyoming Group of Alcoholics Anonymous Coca-Cola

Wyoming Couple Given Shower

Mr and Mrs Hayes Chafin were honored by Matheny Methodist Church with a surprise household shower after the midweek prayer service. They recently moved into a rented house after their home was destroyed by fire. Many attendees listed including Mr and Mrs Stacy Stewart, C H Stewart, Loretta Stewart, Irene and Rita Stewart, and others.

Okey Jones Ralph Hannah Pat Dixn Marie Moore John Shumate Anna Mullens Fred Brunty Miley Adams Warner Walker Valley Blankenship A. F. Clendenin Tom Duty Clacy Lambert Sid Dalton French Stewart Clinton Clark

Fayette Records 46 Recent Deeds

Fayette County Clerk's office lists 46 deed transfers in Fayetteville and surrounding areas. Notable entries include New River Co. to Frank and Bettie Mahan for about $5,000 and Union Carbide transfers in Boomer and Gauley Mountain for about $4,000 and $500 respectively. Additional parcels cover Oak Hill, Glen Jean, Sewell Mountain and surrounding districts with prices ranging from $5 to $11,500.

Fayetteville RNS Fayette County New River Co Frank K Bettie W. Mahan Fayettevillie Henrie S. Montgomery Thomas Scott Billie Ruth Shrewsbury Montgomery Charley B Alma J. Smith Lessie May Mitchell Glen Jean Reba Bennett Annie Bennett Fayeteville E. J Basil Geneva Null A. C Mabel Warburton Columbia Roy H Edith P. Shuck Mary Roach Oak Hill Ottie Lee Phillips W. O. Walkup Meadow Creek Union Carbide and Carbon Corp Joe G Ethel Rodes Shafer Boomer Fletcher E Martha C. Brown Charles F Elizabeth Dobbins H B Alyce Jo Clower Roy Styers Gateewood L. H Rachel Moody Virgie Richmond Sewell Mountain District George C Rebecca V. Conner Kate Fisher Wingrove E. L. Clower Robert Hambrick Gatewood J. T Bird Marjorie Leonard Hansen Edmond Donnie L. Hess Shirley Horning Gauley Mountain Coal Co Allen Holder Ansted Harrison Maggie B. Lemasters George Evelyn Yurkovich Collinsdale Robert C Marvel N. Mills Gauley Mountain Frank Dorothy Berry Fannie M. Jordan Sewell Mountain Charles E Gerlene M. Bennett Harlan L C. Nadine Gwinn Burnt Creek Hunter Nettie Smith Fire Creek Fuel Co Lillian M Bud Blake Clarence Blake William R Jack and Zella L. Ray James Lloyd Ethel L. Adkins Glencoe Coalfield Land Co Richard Nellie Marie Taylor Elkridge Rondie C Areda Hoover Ruby E F. Q. Butcher Howard Atha Daewater Walace E. Hedrick Elma Earl Fox Shades of Death Creek

Funeral Held For Hamilton Family Suicide Victim

Concord based RNS reports Mr and Mrs Doug Hamilton attended funeral services for his uncle Frank Hamilton 80 of Jolo who shot himself Wednesday. The Hamilton family has endured six deaths in nine months including a nephew Herman Hamilton who killed himself March 10 in St Petersburg Florida.

Concord RNS Doug Hamilton Frank Hamilton Jolo Hamilton Herman Hamilton St. Petersburg Florida

Fayette to Observe 125th Anniversary

Oak Hill plans mark Fayette County 125th formation with a fair Aug 6 11. Homecoming Day Aug 9 will feature a large parade bands National Guard units floats and civic groups. George Ellison chairs police committee with Dr Shirley Donnelly Mayor H C Brown attorney Pat Hamilton manager Wallace Bennett and Charles Garvin to organize events and relic displays in city showcases.

Oak Hill Fayette County George Ellison Shirley Donnelly H. C. Brown Pat Hamilton Wallace Bennett Charles Garvin National Guard Shriner's Bluefield

Rites Wednesday For J. A. Neely

Funeral services for John Alfred Neely 72 of Kingston will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kingston Community Church with burial in High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill. Neely died Sunday morning at an Oak Hill hospital after a heart attack. He worked for the Somiet Solvay division of Allied Chemical Corp in Kingston. He was born April 30 1886 in Martin County Kentucky. His wife Ada preceded him in death about two years ago. Survivors include four sons Jack of Man Conrad of Mount Hope James T of Kingston and John A Jr of Victoria Texas two daughters Mrs Luther Cornette of Inez Ky Mrs Hillard Holly of Kingston one brother Clarence of Tomahawk Ky one sister Mrs Elizabeth Fannin of Marion Va and 13 grandchildren. The body will be taken to the home of son James T in Kingston at 4 p.m. Tuesday and will be removed to the church one hour prior to services.

Oak Hill RNS John Alfred Neely Kingston High Lawn Memorial Park Neely Somiet-Solvay Allied Chemical Corp Martin County James and Haney Neely Ada Jack Man Conrad Mount Hope James T John A, Jr Victoria Texas Luther Cornette Inez Hillard Holly Clarence Tomahawk Elizabeth Fannin Marion

Wyoming Countian Receives Divinity Degree in Pennsylvania

Mullens man James Edward Ramey earned a Bachelor of Divinity from Crozer Seminary in Chester, pa, after serving four years in the Marines and a prior BS from Alderson Broaddus College. His wife Madelon Echols of Mullens will receive an AB in education from Temple University on June 12 while teaching in Chester. Ramey’s father and two sisters attended the graduation.

Mullens Rns Crozer Seminary Chester James Edward Buster) Ramey G. W. Ramey Ramey Alderson-Broaddus College Philippi Madelon Echols Temple University Philadelphia C. B. Jennings Man Keith Lipscomb Beckley

Funeral today for Mrs. Annie Hinte Cody

Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Hinte Cody, 77, Mount Hope, were to be held at the Baptist Temple at 2 p.m. today with Dr. Charles Figgat and the Rev. William Nelson officiating. Burial to follow at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. She died at 1 45 a.m. Saturday in an Oak Hill hospital, heart attack attributed.

Mount Hope RNS Annie Hinte Cody Baptist Temple Charles Figgat William Nelson High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill Cody

Senior Night Party Deemed A Success By Graduating Class

The first Senior Night Party was a success as the graduating class expressed thanks to Mrs. Houston Wendell, chairman, and sponsoring organizations. About 80 members and guests attended a breakfast that closed the night’s events. The sponsors hosted a reception at Memorial Auditorium after the commencement exercises, followed by a movie at Fayette Theatre with chaperones.

Fayetteville RNS Houston Wendell Memorial Auditorium Fayette Theatre Groupe

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