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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1959

Page

7

Pre Flag Day Program Set at Edwight Field

A pre Flag Day program will be held June 7 at Edwight baseball field by Boy and Girl Scout troops of Big Coal River. A history of flags from 1609 Henry Hudson flag to present will be narrated. A US Marines detachment will stage a mock battle. Admission is free. sponsored by Armco Mines Management Club, Montcoal.

Edwight RNS Big Coal River America Henry Hudson United States Marines Armco Mines Management Club Montcoal

Coal River People Gather, Births Reported, School Invites

Sunday guests visited Colcord and Ameagle from Charleston Dry Creek and Richlands. The Egnors welcomed a son the week of birth. Nine Colcord Elementary attendees got a get acquainted tour and refreshments. Church School picnic drew 104 attendees at Walhonde Park. Colcord families hosted relatives and service members during their weekend.

Colcord RNS Ben Thompson Darrell Rhodes Darlene Charleston Myrtle Withrow Marvella Dry Creek Ruby Bell Florida Edith Thompson Ameagle Lloyd Cummings Cecil Egnor Egnors Dennis Christian Beckley Memorial Hospital Tom Lowe Richlands Delta Christian Tazewell Fred Christian Jewel Ridge S. C. Brooks MacArthur Gene Hooker McAlpin Carl Walker Ameagie Pearl Massey Charleston Memorial Hospital Robert Massey Jr Chicago Mis Norma Thompson Chester Stover Whitesville Linda Fraley B. C. Fraley Doris Jean Fraley Hubert Carter Donald Morocco Africa United States Air Force Vernie Toney Joe Lengyl Janice Larry Sylvester

Miss Graham Honored With Bridal Shower

A bridal shower honoring Miss Maxine Graham was held in the basement of the Clear Fork Valley Baptist Church in Lillydale on Tuesday night. Hostesses were her mother Mrs Wayne Graham and Mrs Bert Green. Guests included a long list of relatives and friends with prize winners named among attendees.

Homer Jeffery Carol Allen Gene Snider Woodrow Cline Murvan Walker Orlie Forran Genevie Graham Willard Toney Joan Toney Bobby Crouch Roy Elkins Jim Frazier Jennie Canterbury Earl Pritchard Helen Cook E. H. Crouch Roy Trent Edwin Blankenship Ann Walls Barbour Maxine Barbour Janice Barbour Phyllis Clark Ballard Varney Bert Green Wayne Graham

Births Recorded At Oak Hill Hospital List Of 14

A hospital births list details 14 newborns at Oak Hill Hospital with times and dates from May 12 to May 20. It records each infant’s name, gender, birth weight, and parents including Carl Henry Robinson, Charles Emmett Fox, Gene Elsworth Underwood, Robert Luther Crum, Charles Ernest Horrocks, Robert Workman, Alfred James Leftwich, John Raymond Smith, Enerette Leslie Chaflin Jr., Hosie Daniel Hundley, Lawrence Edward Gibson, John Sherman Light and others. The locations cited include Fayetteville Garten Summerlee Page Winona Mount Hope Scrabro Oak Hill.

Oak Hill Hospital Samuel Lester Stephanie Gail Carl Henry Robinson Route 1 Fayetteville Roger Lee Charles Emmett Fox Garten Tommy Wayne Gene Elsworth Underwood Beards Fork Deborah Gay Robert Luther Crum Oak Hill Kathy Jo Charles Ernest Horrocks Winona Karen Sue Robert Workman Lansing Pamela Nadine Alfred James Leftwich Summerlee Aubrey Keith John Raymond Smith Irene Kay Frank Miller Jr Page Elizabeth Ann Enerette Leslie Chaflin Jr Daniel Lee Hosie Daniel Hundley Scrabro Robert Harold S. Lawrence Edward Gibson Mount Hope Sherman Douglas John Sherman Light

Rites Conducted For Mrs. Koener

Funeral services and burial for Mrs. Alice Amick Koener of Appleton Wisconsin who died two weeks ago were held locally. Born at Nallen on September 16 1929 she had lived in Appleton for 12 years. She is survived by her husband Edward C. a son Edward J at home her parents Mr and Mrs Virgil Amick of Anna three sisters Mrs John Rader and Mrs James Welie both of Appleton and Mrs Joseph Reisner Anchorage Alaska and her grandfather Raymond Farley Valleyhead.

Alice Amick Koener Appleton Wis Nallen Edward C Edward J Virgil Amick Anna John Rader James Welie Joseph Reisner Anchorage Alaska Raymond Farley Vallyehead

Mrs. M. Wolffe Taken By Death

Marie Wolffe of Fayetteville died at 4 30 a m in a Montgomery hospital after a long illness. Her late husband was an official of the New River Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Co. Survivors include grandson Brees Bullock of Daytona Beach. Body at Dodd Payne Funeral Home pending arrangements.

Fayetteville RNS Marie Wolffe Montgomery Sam M. Wolffe New River Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Co Brees Bullock Daytona Beach Dodd-Payne Funeral Home

Birthday honors for Jeffrey Clinton Stewart in Oceana

A second birthday party was hosted for Jeffrey Clinton Stewart with games and refreshments by his mother Posy Stewart. Attendees from Oceana and Matheny included Terry Armachain, Yvonne Smith, Sarah Price, Wanda Price, Jimmy Pennington, Sam Pennington, Butch Brownling, Bill Browning, Virginia Anne Stewart, Larry Frye, Hubert Frye, Gary Walker, Cheryl Walker, Chuckie Stewart, Ralph Stewart, Mrs Warner Walker, Mrs Gene Walker, and Dorsia Lea Walker.

Oceana BNS Jeffrey Clinton Stewart Posy Stewart Terry Armachain Yvonne Smith Sarah Wanda Price Jimmy Sammy Pennington Butch” Brownling Bill Browning Virginia Anne Stewart Larry Hubert ‘Frye Gary Cheryl Walker Chuckie Ralph Stewart Warner Walker Gene Walker Dorsia Lea Walker Matheny

Wiener Roast Held by Toneda Baptist Youth

A wiener roast at a Pineville Welch Road picnic spot Thursday was hosted by the Baptist Youth Fellowship of Toneda Baptist Church. Transportation was provided by Rev. Verne Cook, Mrs. Otis Cook, Miss Charlotte Fleener, and Lenny Whitten. Attendees included Ronald and Antha Baxter, Linda Dupbdin, Sandy Britton, Peggy Lou Cook, Nancy and Charette Fleenor, Betty Walker, Raymond Cook, Lenzy Whitten, Edna and Bonnie Goodwin, Eleanor Bowden, Barbara Gibson, the sponsor Mrs. Lucille Cook, and Rev. and Mrs. Verne Cook.

Oceana RNS Pineville-Welch Road Baptist Youth Fellowship Toneda Eleanor Bowden Barbara Gibson Lucille Cook Verne Cook

Visit in Lilly Haven Highlights Local Guests

Saturday guests of Mrs Francis Simmions were Mr and Mrs Rae Forran and children Otsego and Mrs Bill Womac and children Lilydale. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Charlie Osborn and family Oceana, Mr and Mrs Charles Simmions and family Otsego, Mr and Mrs Hayes Hambric and Mr and Mrs Frank Worley and son Ralph.

Lilly Haven Francis Simmions Rae Forran Otsego Bill Womac Lilydale Charlie Osborn Oceana Charles Simmions Hayes Hambric Frank Worley Ralph

Mayonnaise Named for Ba y of Mahon Origin

Mayonnaise the salad dressing traces its name to the Bay of Mahon off Spain. French fishermen in those waters invented the sauce.

Mahon Spain

Princess Oceana and Chief Tomahawk Chosen at Oceana High School

Barbara Mathis named Princess Oceana and Smokey Johnson crowned Chief Tomahawk after judging photos sent by Janet Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay. Miss Mathis, 17, notable for cheerleading and editorial roles, and Johnson, a first year student, win top honors with runners-up Martha Manning Peggy Milam and Lloyd Hurley in close ranks.

Janet Mansfield Mickey Hargitay Hollywood Barbara Mathis Oceana Smokey Johnson Beast Tomahawk Times Jayne Hargitay South America Las Vegas Jayne R Miss Mathis and Johnson Tomahawk Miss Mathis OHS Henry Mathis Charles Johnson Kopperston Bill Hurley Junior Blankenship Haniball Blankenship

Pineville Personal News Highlights Local Visitors

Pineville and surrounding residents share visits and travel updates. Victoria Thore returns from Williamson. Ruth Kennedy guests in Pineville. W B Sowers Jr. visits from Athens. numerous weekend guests travel from Earlton, Bluefield, Chariot on Heights, Mullens, Covington, and Charleston. college students and families attend summers with relatives and plan stays at Pineville and nearby towns.

Pineville Rns Victoria Thore Williamson J. W. Martin Athens Carl Ellison Velmer Akers Earlton Fla Gail Beggs Bluefield Dan Tilley Susan Chariton Heights Thomas D. Stevens Oceana River Drive Dick Cook Blanche Clay Henry Clay Soulsville Eddie Crews Charleston C. M. Shipman Crews Dale Acord C. W. Shuffflebarger Myra Fredericksburg Peggy Shufflebarger Mary Washington College iThey Claude Phillips Joe Patricia Phillips Dorothy Green W. G. Mullins and Malcolm Wilkinson Covington E. M. Wilkinson C. C. Holloway Lillian Bailey R. L. Persinger Tott McGraw Muliens Violet Lusk Bernard Stump Grantsville J. R. Beavers Robert F. Beavers Detroit Mich B. E. Nutter Marcia St. Albans Charlie Shields Martha J. Shrewsbury Herndon Basil Elliott Elbert Cook Mullens F. P. Cook James Dell Cook Lane Cook W. C Worrell Dora Hurst Pinecrest Sanitarium Benah H. Brooks Wolfen Kee Has W. V. McNemar Logan

Wild Flowers Talk By Scarbro Garden Club Leader

Mrs J L Pettitt spoke on Wild Flowers of West Virginia to Scarbro Garden Club at Mrs W T Craft’s home in Oak Hill. She displayed rhododendron and a wild flower painting winning a Fay ette County Fair ribbon. The group approved new members for July and discussed the coming year’s point system as devotions closed with Mrs Gordon Hendrickson. A progressive dinner was announced for the next meeting.

Oak Hill RNS Wild Flowers of West Virginia J. L. Pettitt Scarbro Garden Club Gordon Hendrickson Mickey Vargo W. C. ‘Bishop B. A. Gooch Kenton Thompson W. B. ‘Arrington E. Henderson Marie Fitzpatrick

Commodities to be distributed at Pax City Hall

Pax commodities will be distributed at Pax City Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Sid Lively.

Pax City Hall Sid Lively

Maine Sets Path to Statehood in 1819 Vote

Maine, once part of Massachusetts, voted for separate statehood in 1819. The move established a new political entity and shaped early American expansion.

Maine Massachusetts

Camping Trip Held By Kopperston Scouts

Thirteen Girl Scouts from Troop 20 Kopperston spent a weekend at Pinnacle Creek to complete first and second class and outdoor badges. They were led by Cleve Lester and Jim Zitzman with transport by Mrs. Dick Roberts, Mrs. James Hall, Mrs. Burl Adkins, and Cleve Lester.

Koppeersion Rins Girl Scouts Troop 20 Kopperston Pinnacle Creek Cleve Lester Jim Zitzman Dick Roberts James Hall Burl Adkins Betty Perrine Brenda Lowe Carolyn Rtoberts Karen Snider Brenda Whitt Cheryl Adkins Marlene Collins Claudia Grosse Diane Hall Marie Watts Louise ‘Hickman Brenda Baldwin Judy Gillemwater

Madison to Build Public Sewage Plant Under PSC Approval

The Public Service Commission approved Madison to build and operate a sewage disposal and treatment system as a public utility. The plan funds $391,000 total cost with $329,000 from revenue bonds and a $62,000 federal grant. Rates start at $1.50 for 1,000 gallons and fall to 4 cents per 100 gallons beyond 10,000, with payments tied to water usage.

Charleston The Public Service Commission Madison State Water Commission Housing and Name Finance Agency PSC

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Sidney Griffith

A stork shower honoring Mrs. Sidney Griffith was held Monday night at the home of Mrs. Bob Forran. Hostesses were Mrs. Forran, Mrs. Delaine Clark, and Mrs. Robert Crouch. Winners were Miss Maxine Graham, Mrs. Orlie Farran, and Mrs. Bob Crouch. Attendees included numerous local residents such as Mrs. Charlie Francis, Mrs. Roy Elkins, Mrs. Ralph Russell, and others.

Lilly Haven RNS Sidney Griffith Bob Forran Forran Delaine Clark Robert Crouch Maxine Graham Orlie Farran Bob Crouch Charlie Francis Roy Elkins Ralph Russell Ross Jones Wayne Graham Gene

Colcord Church honors Miss Patricia Griffith at party

A surprise party at Colcord Church of God honored Miss Patricia Griffith of Colcord Tuesday evening. Attendees included Euniece Baumgardner, Ethel Dillon, Dianna Swannigan, Edna Mac Clare, Linda Meadows, and many others. Griffith has served as church pianist for years, graduates from Clear Fork High School today, and plans to study in Hagerstown Md next fall after a summer in Michigan.

Colcord RNS Patricia Griffith Colcord Church of God Eunice Baumgardner Ethel Dillon Dianna Swannigan Edna MacClare Linda Meadows Don Meadows Millie Walk Ruby Cecil Arthur Luther Dillon Elvis Stover Irene Meadows Leonard Pugh Paul Michael Herbert Swannigan Archie Swannigan Charlie Harris Betty Cloonan Myrtle Allen Julius Kopec Church of God Miss Griffith Clear Fork High School Michigan Hagerstown Lovell Griffith

Oak Hill Cubs Award Recipients Named at Scout Cabin

Oak Hill Pack 3% members receive wolf bear and lion badges along with silver and gold arrows. Samuel Jasper Michael O'Brien Jonny Nettles Drew Easton John B Kincaid Billy O'Dell Richard Bragg Michael Tompkins John Higginbotham Robert Wills Jack Dorton Michael Painter earn pins and arrows. Den leaders James O'Neal and J C Moss announce Olymp ics at Beck June 7.

OAK Hill RNS Samuel Jasper Michael O’brien Jonny Nettles Drew Easton John B. Kincaid Billy O'Dell Richard Bragg Michael Tompkins John Higginbotham Robert Wills Jack Dorton Michael Painter James O'Neal Den 1 Dens 2 den Five John Brown den Six

Fire destroys Cozort's Market in West Oceana

A three story frame building housing Cozort's Super Market at Cook's Bottom West Oceana burned after being discovered at 3 a m by resident Fred Dyke. Firefighters from Oceana and Pineville saved neighboring buildings but the store was lost. Cause undetermined pending investigation. Argel Cozort, a teacher, and his wife Phyllis operated the market. Cozort's residence sustained damage. Loss amount and insurance status not yet known.

Oceana RNS Cozort Cook's Bottom West Oceana Argel Cozort Phyllis Fred Dyke Oceana Fire Wyoming County Pineville Oscar Morgan

Glen Rogers Personalities Amid Graduation Visits

Resident visitors gather around Glen Rogers for graduation events and family reunions. Sid ney Box and Roy Gillispie return home from Indiana and Beckley after attending a McNeill family gathering. Several relatives and friends travel from Ohio and beyond to join commencement exercises and weekend meals.

Colcord Elementary Students View Films

Colcord Elementary School children viewed education films presented by Robert St. Clair Beckie, previously led by Mrs Bashia J Hamilton. The program covered history geography health foods citizenship and general information with reviews of films about the Holy Land New York California animals western cartoons banana land the danger line and how shoes are made.

Colcord RNS Robert St. Clair Beckiey Bashia J. Hamilton Holy Land New York California

Weekend visitors join local graduates at Logan and other areas

Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs W R Tackett St Albans visiting Betty Tackett and attending Logan High School commencement where Bobby Wade graduated. Becky Pizzino and cousin Danny Joe Pizzino also attended. Other guests Mr and Mrs George Mosley Gary and Mr and Mrs Buck Billings Washington DC attended ceremonies. Bobby Mosley and family visited grandparents Dale Brooks Sabine.

W. R. Tackett St. Albans Betty Tackett Danny Joe Pizzino Wilson Mosley Inlaw George Mosley Gary Buck Billings Washington, D. C Mosley

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Coal River Personals Ampagle Noble Jarrett Reva Barbara Elsie Henson Road Fork Charles Schmidt Springfield Ohio Mercy Hospital Schmidt Post Herald Miss Graham Koener M. Wolffe Princess and Chief Oceana High School Boone City of Sewer Revenue Oak Hill Cubs Oceana Super Market Glen Rogers IRNS Virgil McNeill Sidney Box Marion Ind Roy Gillispie Beckley David McNeill C. C. Cottrill Kathryn Grace Tom Hall Wallace Powns Oklahoma Larry Durham Bobby Sheppard Cleveland Lakie Manning Matheney Erma Guthrie Herbert Graham Donnie Nuckols Sonny Bouldin Dickie Sundin Sundin Karen Bouldin Leeta Milam Don Nuckols Glenville Harvey York Tommy Thomas Emmet Thomas John Richardson Fairdale Glenn Robinson Huntington Huntington High School Lyle Miles Gary McClung Wyoming General Hospital Waldo Tackett Sunbeam Conbeat Iare Amerten
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