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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1958

Page

11

Senior National Honor Society Officers Named

Margaret Alderman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Alderman, is president of the Glen Rogers Chapter of the Senior National Honor Society. Other officers are Robert Mosley, vice president, Betty Tackett, secretary, Ronnie Lilly, treasurer, Janet Richardson, historian, and Layman North, sergeant-at-arms. Sharon Hall is pictured at left.

Margaret Alderman Bill Alderman Glen Rogers Robert Mosley Betty Tackett Ronnie Lilly Janet Richardson Layman North Sharon Hall Charles McClanahan Sue Broyles Judith Jenkins Jane Lafferty Karen Halsey Larry Joe Lilly Sharon Tom Hall W. S. Brooks

Mrs Tissue Joins National Christian University Planning Committee

Mount Hope woman Mrs. W. E. Tissue has accepted a seat on the national women's planning committee of The Japan International Christian University Foundation Inc. based in New York City. The committee seeks greater support from American women for the university near Tokyo, which has an enrollment of 700 and 70 international faculty. Fifteen denominations in the US and Canada underwrite about two thirds of its $6 million fundraising total.

Mount Hope Japan International Christian University Foundation, Inc East 23Rd St New York City W. E. Tissue Montana St Tissue Mount Hope Christian Church State Christian Women's Fellowship Deat Black Harper Sibley Rochester N. Y International Christian University Jaan Mitaka Shi Tokyo Japan United States Canada College of Liberal Arts United Protestant

Juvenile Sent To Pruntytown For Theft

A 15 year old Lynco juvenile was transported to Pruntytown Juvenile Center by Deputy Sheriffs James Gibson and Bud Daniels after being sentenced for stealing a garden tractor from a Lillydale resident. Earlier that week a 16 year old Mullens youth was escorted to Camp Davis near Black Water Falls following a sentence for stealing cigarettes from the Mullens Piggly Wiggly store.

Pineville RNS Lynco Pruntytown James Gibson Bud Daniels Lillydale

James Campbell Waives Hearing In Armed Robbery Case

Oak Hill man James Campbell waived preliminary hearing before Magistrate Robert Godsey on armed robbery charges. He is jailed in Fayette County under $1,000 bond after allegedly entering the Oak Hill Alterations Shop, demanding cash, taking $2 and concealing $75, then fleeing. He was arrested minutes later nearby.

Oak Hill Robert Godsey Fayette County James Campbell Edith Farley Campbell

Funk Keene Marriage Performed In Florida

Florence Oleta Keene wed William Charles Funk in a Friday ceremony at the bride's mother's home in Oak Hill Florida. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Walter Matheney before palms tapers and pink gladioli. The couple will reside in Lakeland and work in local firms.

Oak Hill RNS Florence Oleta Keene William Charles Funk M. G. Hutcheson Plant City Fla Lakeland Bartow W. W. Funk Walter Matheney Gulf Beaches Lakehurst St Food Machinery and Chemical Corporation Funk George Nunez

Tech Student Chosen Honorary Rotarian

Gerald Bud Hamilton a senior chemical engineering student at West Virginia Tech was named honorary Rotarian for November by the Montgomery Rotary. He chaired the student council promotion committee organizing homecoming events and serves as vice president of the council and Psi Delta member. son of Emmitt Hamilton Charlton Heights.

Montgomery Gerald Buddo) Hamilton West Virginia Tech Montgomery Rotaryup Hamilton Tech Psi Delta Emmitt Hamilton Charlton Heights Gauley Bridge High

Fire damages Lee Short home in Baileysville

Fire at the Lee Short residence in Baileysville caused slight damage Wednesday before Pineville Fire Department arrived. Buster Mullens reportedly extinguished the flames prior to the fire truck reaching the scene.

Baileysville BNS Lee Short Pineville Buster Mullens

Rites Saturday For A. Spicer

Funeral services for Andrew H. Spicer will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Matoaka Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Spicer, 70, of Matoaka died Thursday at Bluefield Sanitarium after a short illness. He is survived by his wife Lula Underwood Spicer, six daughters, two sons, four brothers, and two sisters. The body was moved from Bailey Funeral Home to the family residence this morning.

Matoaka RNS Andrew H. Spicer Lula Underwood Spicer Harry O'Dell Tommy O'Dell Paul O'Dell Maynard O'Dell Herman Bailey Baileysville Walter Crews McComas Henry Willie Spicer Ed Spicer Montcalm John Alvie Hobart Itmann Harvey Aust Bluefield James Scott Jacksonville Fla Bailey Funeral Home

UNICEF Trick or Treat Drive Reaches $30.71 Total

Glen Rogers High School TriHit Club members led a house to house canvass across Glen Rogers Glen Fork and Ravencliff for the United Nations International Childrens Emergency Fund. Chairmen Betty Tackett June Price and Shirley Bailey guided volunteers aided by Audie Milam Nancy Richardson Margaret Polk Larry Lilly Robert Stewart Phyliss Alderman Margaret Alderman Becky Pizzino Dickie Sundin Trila Turner Dana Bailey Bonnie Burgess. The effort netted 30.71 dollars.

Glen Rogers RNS Glen Rogers High School United Nations International Childrens Glen Fork Ravencliff Betty Tackett June Price Shirley Bailey Audie Milam Nancy Richardson Margaret Polk Larry Lilly Robert Stewart Phyliss Alderman Margaret Alderman Becky Pizzino Dickie Sundin Trila Turner Dana Bailey Bonnie Burgess

Beckleyan Talks At Club Meeting

OAK HILL The Oak Hill Junior Woman's Club met at sponsor Mrs John Estes Kelly Ave at 7 0 p m An inspiring devotional A Litany for Families was given by Jean Eakle The club voted to hold a bridge and canasta party this month and to prepare a Thanksgiving needy basket Guests included Robert Kletzly game forester of the State Conservation Commission Beckley who spoke on Conservation of Natural Resources Color slides showed local birds The next meeting will be at Mrs Johnny Mack Frazier with a program Christmas Decorations by Mrs Nell Dickinson and Mrs May Puckett Attendees listed by name

Oak Hill John Estes Kelly Ave Jean Eakle Robert Kletzly State Conservation Commission Beckley West Virginia Johnny Mack Frazier Nell Dickinson May Puckett Janet Hurst Garland Pugh Frazier James Lively Sue Dickinson Faity Allen Chuck Balding James Martin Jr Edward Thomas Deloris Jones Nancy Tennant Allen Eakie Jean Foster Ike Brown Dot Blankenship Estes

Oak Hill Pastor Preaches in Parkersburg

The Rev. Randolph F. Johnson of Oak Hill Baptist Church spoke to the Men's Fellowship of First Baptist Hurricane about hearts God has touched. He will guest preach next week at Broadway Baptist Parkersburg after morning services at Oak Hill. Johnson is a former Parkersburg pastor.

Oak Hill Parkersburg RNS Randolph F. Johnson Oak Hill Baptist Church The First Baptist Church Hurricane Charles H. Runbaugh Gilbert Moore Johnson Broadway Baptist Church Oak Hi

Harrell Weds in Germany During World War II Era

Elmer Leroy Harrell formerly of Lookout, now stationed in Frankfurt, Germany, married Miss Inga Antonia Elisabeth Siebert in Wolfgang Germany on October 11 under German custom and again in the Army Chapel. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Harrell. his bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Siebert of Frankfurt. The couple plan to return home for Christmas and Harrell will join his father in business above the Southern States Store in Lookout.

Lookout Elmer Leroy Harrell Frankfurt Germany Harrell Inga Antonia Elisabeth Siebert Wolfgang

Mullens Clubs Back Modern City Lighting Plan

Mullens civic groups led by Laurel Garden Club push a modern street lighting system with support from Moose Lodge Rotary Lions Lorena Spiller Garden Club and residents. Mayor Cook backs forming a committee to explore the project while existing curfew enforcement is urged.

Mullens ANS Mullens Board of Commissioners Laurel Garden Club Moose Lodge Rotary Lions Lorena Spiller Garden Club Laurel Gardeners B. W. Steeler Guy Yeager City of Mullens Lions Club Charles R. Bailey Steele Paul Viers Woman's Civic Club

School Improvement Sought At Board Of Education Meeting

Wyoming County residents urged the Board of Education to fund new schools or major improvements. Delegations from Bud-Alpoca Cove Brenton and Covel pressed for central heating dining facilities and extensions. The board cited money limits but promised consideration in a future large scale building program. A Jehovah's Witness circuit assembly was denied use of Pineville High auditorium due to scheduling conflicts.

Pineville RNS Board of Education Wyoming Bud-Alpoca Alfred Conner Schools Parent Teacher Association Conner Gilbert Goode Jesse W. Morgan Cove Covel Morgan Covel Pta Brenton Baileysville Baileyville Pineville High School Jehovah's Winesses Curtis C. Armbrust

Ex-Mullens Man Appointed Principal in Illinois High School

A former Mullens resident, I Donald R Jenkins of Elgin, has been named principal of La Rose High School. He earned a bachelor’s in social science from Illinois State Normal University and studied at the University of Illinois. He is the son of Betty Jenkins and the late Rev James M Jenkins.

Mullens la Rose Elgin I. Donald R. Jenkins Illinois State Normal University University of Illinois Champagne Jenkins Betty Jenkins James M. Jenkins

Care Of House Plants Explained At Meeting

Spade and Trowel Garden Club discussed indoor plants and evergreens at a Monday gathering in Oak Hill. Chairwoman Mrs. J W Dougherty noted poinsettias signal the need for larger pots, plans for a fundraising bird feed drive were set, and a November friendship luncheon at White Oak Country Club was announced with Lottie Johnson arranging.

Oak Hill ANS Spade and Trowel Garden Club J. W. Dougherty William R. Moore Morris S. Wonder Dougherty L. C. Allman Spade and Trowel Club White Oak Country Club Lottie Johnson J. R McDonald Hugo Bornheim Everett Bragg Margaret Bundy H. B. Dews Andrew Easton L. G. Fitzgerald P. D. Ford George Loughenry Paul Mackey J. R. McDonald May Puckett Lillian Rapp R. H. Scott J. R. Taylor C. P. White

Kopperston Church Installs Officers

The Kopperston Church women installed officers at a Monday meeting led by Mrs. Glenn Keyes. Officers include president Mrs. Keyes, vice president Mrs. Blankenship, secretary Mrs. Lester, treasurer Mrs. Dillo, historian Mrs. Rankin, and several chairmen for extension missions Christian Education and welfare. A program on Stewardship was held and a Christmas package for a Korean child was planned to be mailed by November 15. Attendees included Mrs. Keyes Mrs. Rankin Mrs. Dillo and others.

Kopperston RNS Glenn Keyes Buford Blankenship Cleve Lester Woodrow Dillo C. R. Rankin Evelyn Williams Ed Estep World Missions Clyde Baldwin Christian Education Charles Johnson A. A. Cobb Burleigh Walker General Fund Agency James Zitzmen Keyes Rankin Helen Estep J. K. Witt Lillie Moore Walker

Walter Frederick Cooper dies at 71 in Jonben

Funeral arrangements for Walter Frederick Cooper 71 of Jonben note he died at 4 am Wednesday after a 12 year illness. The body lies at Caffee Funeral Home with services in the home chapel Friday at 2 pm officiated by Rev. R H Doan. Burial is Mount Tabor Cemetery. Pallbearers include Donald Bolen Lawrence Bolen Joe Craddock Clarence Webb Ray Webb and Gene Cooper. Donations to Coal City Freewill Baptist Church in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by Caffee.

Cooper Cooper Walter Frederick Jonben Caffee Funeral Home R. H. Doan Mount Tabor Donald Bolen Lawrence Bolen Joe Craddock Clarence Webb Ray Webb Gene Cooper Coal City Freewill

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