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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1950

Page

2

Queens Selected for Friday Game by Register Staff Writer

Oak Hill Stadium will host Oak Hill and Mt Hope in a Friday night football game. Barbara Cobb of Collins High was named Miss Red Devil of 1950 and will preside at half time with Mt Hope’s Miss Mustang. Attendants include Patty Caldwell and Gypsy Kay Hall.

Register Oak Hill Barbara Cobb Collins High School Mt. Hope Barbara Collins J. A. Cobb East Oak Hill Red J. A. Lilly Mike Miller Mt. Hope High School Loretta Ferri Rose Lutz Dawn Davis Red Devil Oak Hill Grid Gypsy Kay Hall Patty Caldwell Frank Mauritz

Clarksburg Ceremony Unites Lou Johnson and Gilbert Smith

Mrs. Lillian Runnion of Clarksburg announces the marriage of her daughter Mrs. Lou R. Johnson of Fayetteville to Gilbert Smith of Fayetteville. The 8 o'clock Thursday night ceremony at First Baptist Church in Clarksburg was officiated by Rev. James P. Wilbourn. The couple, unattended, will reside at Twin Oaks Farm near Fayetteville after Nov. 25.

Fayetteville Lillian Runnion Clarksburg Lou R. Johnson Gilbert Smith James P. Wilbourn First Baptist Church West Virginia University Phi Beta Kappa Smith Fayette Tribune Tribune Erskire County National Bank New River Coal Operators Association Presbyterian Church Bluestone Presbytery Twin Oaks Farm

Kingston Marks Education Week at Elementary School

Kingston plans Education Week at Kingston Elementary School from November 6 to 10. Principal C H Rhodes urges parental participation after a strong turnout last year. Teachers will visit homes on Monday and Wednesday. parents are invited to visit Thursday and Friday. students with visiting parents receive blue or gold stars and a wearable button. Refreshments will be provided by the PTA hospitality committee.

Register Kingston Kingston Elementary School C. H. Rhodes Rhodes Parent-Teacher Association

Black Bullets to Be Shown at Legion Meeting

Fayetteville Legion Post 149 hosts a screening at the Post Home on Maple Avenue featuring the film Black Bullets about coal miners aiding the war effort and their black bullets. Additional wartime themed films include one on Korea and combat bulletins from the last war.

Legionnaires Register Fayetteville LaFayette American Legion Maple Avenue Korea

Birth announced for Teresa Lynn Altizer in Raleigh General

Mr and Mrs Ames Alexander Altizer of Montgomery announce the birth of a daughter Teresa Lynn on November 5 at Raleigh General Hospital Beckley. She weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces.

Register Montgomery Ames Alexander Altizer Teresa Lynn Raleigh General Hospital Beckley

Area Men Join Tech Fraternity at Tech Campus

Seven West Virginia Institute of Technology seniors and graduates were received into Epsilon Pi Tau, with seniors Paul Malcomb Wayne Williams William Huff and Robert Ridenour joining. Graduates Billy Crane Jr Hubert Bunner and Stewart Barron were initiated. E S Maclin chief speaker at the banquet with Andrew K Ault toastmaster.

Register Montgomery West Virginia Institute of Technology Upsilon Chapter Epsilon Pi Tau Paul Malcomb Marlinton Wayne Williams William Huff White Sulphur Springs Robert Ridenour Grafton Billy Crane, Jr Beckley Hubert Bunner Stewart Barron Sissonville E. S. Maclin Tech Marshall College Andrew K. Ault Ault Hugh Butcher

Harrold baby born in Mullens Beckley Hospital

Mr and Mrs Cecil Phillip Harrold of Mullens announce the birth of a daughter named Sheryl Lynn on November 2 at Beckley Hospital Beckley.

Register Mullens Cecil Phillip Harrold Sheryl Lynn Beckley Hospital Beckley

Webb Couple Announce Son James Edward Birth

Mr and Mrs James Webb of McGraws announce the birth of their second child a 6 pound 5 ounce son James Edward at 1120 p m Thursday at Mullens General Hospital The newborn joins a sister and family lists others in the community welcome the new baby and extend best wishes to the Webbs

WEBBS Register McGraws James Webb James Edward Mullens General Hospital

Two Area Men Die in Korea in Casualty List

Edward R. Winston of Rhodell is killed in action according to Casualty List 141 released by the Defense Department. Cpl. Thomas E. Reid, grandson of Mrs. Ellen Smallman of Deep Water, dies of wounds. Wounded: Cpl. Carol L. Dodrill of Summersville and Pvt. Herbert W. Evans of Barrett.

Register Rhodell Edward R. Winston Woodrow Winston Department of Defense Thomas E. Reid Ellen Smallman Deep Water Carol L. Dodrill Della Dodrill Summersville Pvt Herbert W. Evans John Evans Barrett

Oak Hill Personal Notices From Weekend Trips

Oak Hill notes show Clarence Ray and wife with sons returning from Richmond Virginia on Monday. W J Thompson and wife drove to Bristol Virginia to visit their daughter Katheryn a Virginia Interment College student. Doris Truman and Harry Childress both of Charleston visited their father T D Childress and his wife on Virginia Street.

Register Oak Hill Clarence Ray and Sons Park Street Richmond W. J. Thompson Fayetteville Road Bristol Katheryn Virginia Interment College Doris Truman Harry Childress Charleston T. D. Childress Childress Virginia Street

Laureda Cooper Hosts Costume Party at Music Box

Laureda Cooper entertained at the Music Box in Oceana Monday night with a masquerade party featuring dancing games and fortune telling by Mrs. Virginia Toler. Prizes went to Ralph Parsons and Shirley Nottingham for their costumes while refreshments were served to a long list of attendees including Bill Fletchern Gayle Beane Nancy Aliff Erma McCoy Fay Alfrey Betty Suesily Mella Joan Price Clyde Alfrey Beckey Rankin and many others.

Register Wanda Rankin Jimmy Brown Imogene Alfrey Joe Harvey Rodney Davis Roy Alfrey Jimmy Toler Peggy McMillion Helen Hoover Pauline Hatfield Joane Hatfield Ralph Parsons Jack Everett Hawks Katherine Trent Billy Sams Judy Browning Oscar Davis Rudolph Tilley James Faid Eleanor Stewart Jimmy Adams Sue Stewart Jack Stepp Milton Puckett B. Henderson Jr Charlotte Hawkins Willmette Stables Bernette Parsons Doris Ann Morgan Judy Roberts Phylis Mitchell Joyce Bailey Bernard Morgan Osborne Phylis Osborne Martha Davis Lee Blankenship James Griffith Babs Bailey Bernard Dempsey Shirley Cook Billy Sugar Joan Taylor Albert Willis Patty Moore Lorraine Groose Sammy Henderson Willis Blankenship Russel Osborne Orince Lusk Jack Cooper Gene Edwards

Mullens Yule Decorations Set by Chamber Group

Mullens Chamber of Commerce plans early holiday lighting and greenery installations after Thanksgiving. President Gordon D. Skidmore urges uniform color strings and possible greenery resale to residents and businesses. Robert Jones heads the decorating committee to supervise setup.

Mullens Yule Register Mullens Gordon D. Skidmore Chamber Robert Jones

Glen Rogers Personal Notes and Visits

The Rev and Mrs J E Durham have returned to David Ky after a week with their son Hubert Dur ham. Mrs Rose Davis and Miss Rosalyn June Davis fly from Charleston to Scranton then on to Chicago and New York City before returning home. Fred Dowdy hosts aunts Mary Swiger and Ada Pitts of Clarksburg. Johnny Watts of Detroit visits his parents Ed and Mrs Johnson, accompanied by Mrs Watts and their young daughter. Mrs Lincoln Demyon and son stay with Virgil and Mrs McNeil. Demyon has joined the Navy at Little Creek Va. Bealey origins noted. Mrs John Sundin Regina Wolf Judy Wolf and Elizabeth Rehn return from New York City meeting Mrs Sundin's sister Anna Lindgren of Seattle, who is visiting Sundin now as a guest.

Register Glen Rogers J. E. Durham Hubert Durham David, Ky Rose Davis Rosalyn June Davis Charleston Scranton Chicago Ill New York City Fred Dowdy Mary Swiger Ada Pitts Be&ley John Sundin Regina Wolf Judy Wolf Elizabeth Rehn

Mullens Couple Announce First Child Birth

Mr and Mrs Calvin Cook of 700 Frantz Avenue announce the birth of their daughter at Mullens General Hospital. The baby weighed 4 pounds 12 ounces and arrived at 1115 p m Monday. Mrs Cook is formerly Miss Betty Boggs, daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Boggs of Frantz Avenue.

Mullens Calvin Cook Frantz Avenue Mullens General Hospital Cook Betty Boggs A. M. Boggs

Little Theatre Players Cast for Ladies in Retirement

Dramatics director Edwin Kubach of West announced the Little Theatre Players cast for their first production Ladies in Retirement scheduled for late November. Leading the cast is Nancy Mulligan a Montgomery sophomore with Jaye Morrison Marlinton Betty Sowers Page Jane Rutherford Montgomery Betty Dietz St Albans and Charlotte Life Parkersburg also in the lineup.

Register Montgomery — Dramatics Edwin Kubach West Virginia Institute of Technology The Little Theatre Players Nancy Mulligan Montgomery Jaye Morrison Marlinton Betty Sowers Page Jane Rutherford Betty Dietz St. Albans Charlotte Life Parkersburg

Pineville Students Return From State Convention

Four Pineville High School students and faculty adviser Banner Ball returned from the three day State Student Government Association Convention at Jackson's Mill. Attendees include Patti Blankenship Pat Stewart Bill Thomas and Tom Gunter.

Register Pineville Banner Ball Pineville High School Jackson’s Mill Patti Blankenship Pat Stewart Bill Thomas Tom Gunter

Oak Hill OES Unit Inspected By State Officer

Oak Hill OES unit hosted Miss Hannah Johnson, worthy grand matron, at a Friday banquet at the Mankin Circle home of Mrs. Rufus Hurt. A ducal chapter meeting and state inspection followed at Fayetteville Masonic Hall with visitors from Fayetteville, Beckley, Thurmond and Lawton chapters. NewInitiates included Mrs. Margaret Clark and Mrs. Margaret Seacrest. attendees listed include many local members.

Register Oak Hill Hannah Johnson Order of Eastern Star Oak Hil Mankin Circle Rufus Hurt Johnson Miriem Wheeling Fayetteville Masonic Hall Fayetteville Beckley Thurmond Lawton Margaret Clark Margaret Seacrest Miss Johnson Howard Collier Frank Titlow R. P. Hanna L. J. Epstein Mildred Mullins Odessa Scott Ollie Blake John James Dorothy Slater E. N. Goode Ruth Smith Henry Iddings E. R. Thompson George James Kathryn Collins Charles Dobbins Mae Puckett Curtis Coleman Ann Strong H. A. Duncan J. A. Wallace R. P. Hannah Harry Katsuris L. W. Bobbitt Richard Frye W. E. Altizer John Hair

Kopperston Cubs Present Program

A Kopperston Pack 119 meeting at the Kopperston Community Church featured each den presenting a program aligned with the month’s theme. Cubs wore Indian costumes and carried tomahawks bows arrows and drums. John Meadows Jr and Sammy Wilson earned Bobcat pins from Cubmaster James Black who will become Den Dad of Den 1 after resigning.

Register Kopperston John Meadows Sammy Wilson James Black Black D. K. Shields Den 1 Cubs Earl Wilson Cubmaster L. A. Worrell

Mother of Dentist Succumbs in Ohio

Mrs. W. C. Pollock 71 of Hinton dies in Gallipolis Ohio after eight months of illness. Funeral services will be Tuesday afternoon at Central Baptist Church Hinton. Burial in Hinton Cemetery. Survived by son Dr. W. W. Pollock two brothers one sister and one grandchild.

Howard, Jr Raymond Lee Riley Marcum Crang Harless Huff Creek Evans Funeral Register Mullens Central Baptist Church, Hinton W. C. Pollock Hinton W. W. Pollock Gallipolis Roy Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Summers Central Baptist Church and Daughters of the Confederacy Lawrence Callahan Covington Fred Callahan Dallas Texas Mary Linkenhaker St. Petersburg Fla A. A. Miller Ft. Payne, Ala

Duncan Engages Emogene to Edward Cobb of Courtland

Mr and Mrs Carl Herbert Duncan of Mt Hope announce the engagement of their daughter Emogene Duncan to Edward Lee Cobb son of Mr and Mrs Noel Cobb of Courtland Virginia The announcement names both families and the two prospective spouses.

Carl Herbert Duncan Mt. Hope Emogene Duncan Edward Lee Cobb Noel Cobb Courtland

Mullens Church to Host Episcopal Youth Convocation

Mullens St Andrew's Episcopal Church will host the Southern Convocation of Episcopal Youth spring meeting on April 22. Bishop Wilburn Campbell presided at yesterday's convocation in Prince, with 16 Mullens youths represented and Kitty Muler elected publicity chairman.

Register Mullens St. Andrew's Episcopal Church South Episcopal Youth Prince A Edward T. Haslam Kitty Moler Wilburn C Shirley Wade Nellie Wade Liuella Haslam Barbara Ann McNeil Emily Dawn McNeil Betty Sue Short Jackie Burford Frank Damewood Benny Grimm Curtis Clay Marion Elizabeth Greta Gray Griffin Ernestine Farmer Gale Mutter Robert Rhoades Mr. Haslam

Three Draw Fines In Assault and Battery Charge

Two brothers Fred Elma dollar and Ed Elma dollar and a third man paid fines of 10 dollars plus costs each after arraignment before Magistrate Bill Houck on assault and battery charges. Albert Shorter was accused of being the aggressor in an attack on Ed Elma dollar.

Register Mullens Bill Houck Fred Ed Elmadollar Albert Shorter

Eller Daughter Born at Beckley Hospital

Mr and Mrs Lee Ernest Eller of Glen Rogers announce the birth of a daughter Ida Sharon weighing 10 pounds 8 ounces born November 1 at Beckley Hospital Beckley West Virginia.

Eller Register Glen Rogers Lee Ernest Eller Ida Sharon Beckley Hospital Beckley

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