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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1959

Page

2

Funeral Wednesday For Guy M Yeager

Guy M Yeager 54 chief of engineering at the Tralee mine of Semet Solvay Allied Chemical died after a heart attack. Funeral Wednesday at 1 30 p m at Robertson and Foglesong Chapel with burial in Bowling Family plot Athens Cemetery. Yeager survived by wife Violet two daughters and several relatives.

Yeager Moran Avenue N. D. Trent Lee Hart Hart Hosital Ashland Ohio William Oxley Charleston Roanoke Princeton Mullens Marlinton Molly Smith Yeager Washington, D. C John Yeager Concord

Supreme Court overturns Wyoming County judgment in auto policy case

The Supreme Court unanimously reversed a Wyoming County verdict for Everette Waitman Christian against State Farm Mutual, granting a new trial. The lower court valued the destroyed car at 2800 dollars, with Christian's liability and fraud claims cited as voiding recovery.

Charleston Supreme Court Wyoming County Everette Waitman Christian State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co Harlan M. Calhoun Christian Welch Coal Mountain Big Tub Creek State Farm Mutual Calhoun

High Court Refuses To Block Proceedings in Auto Dealer Case

Charleston AP report says the High Court refused to block further action by Motor Vehicle Commissioner Hubert A. Kelly and deputy Phil lip R. Simms against Harry Ellis of Logan doing business as Harrys Used Cars. Ellis faces a hearing under a third notice alleging dealer license and plates issues. Ellis sought a Supreme Court order to halt proceedings and disqualified Simms, citing unclear charges. Kelly had disqualified himself earlier, and his notices alleged the Logan dealership was not a full time operation, lacked proper facilities, and failed to meet dealer license requirements.

Charleston Supreme Court Hubert A. Kelly Phillip R. Simms Harry Ellis Logan Ellis Harry Simms Kelly

Judge C Estep Taken By Death

Charles L Estep 75 prominent Logan attorney and former Circuit Court Judge died after a long illness He native of Hewett Boone County had practiced law since 1921 He was elected in 1918 to the old 7th Judicial Circuit Survivors include his wife two daughters Mrs Tracy Starcher Ripley and Mrs James Craven Lakeland Fla and a son Charles L Jr Huntington

LOGAN Charles L. Estep Estep Hewett Boone County 7Th Judicial Boone, Wayne Tracy Starcher Ripley James Craven Lakeland Fla Charles L. Jr Huntington

White announce birth of son James Jr at Pineville Clinic

Mr and Mrs James White announce the birth of a son named James Jr at Pineville Clinic last week.

LYNCO RNS James White James Jr Pinesville Clinic

Youth Kicked By Pet Mule Beck

Sixteen year old Gene Browning of Baileysville was kicked in the abdomen by his mule Beck while in a field on Monday. He was admitted to Wyoming General Hospital at 5:35 pm for internal bruising after initial examination by a Pineville doctor. Browning said he had formed a close bond with the mule but the incident ended the friendship.

Baileysville Area Wyoming General Hospital Considerable Main Beck Browning Pineville

Gay Hancock Becomes Bride of J Delung

Miss Gay Hancock daughter of Mrs Ida Hancock Pax and the late Zack Hancock wed Machinist Mate 2 C. John Delung in a double ring ceremony at her home. The couple will reside in Norfolk Va where he is stationed. she continues at Pax High School.

Pax Gay Hancock Ida Hancock Zack Hancock C. John Delung C. H. Painter Dothan John Delung Jackie Hancock Roger Stover Pax High School Collins ‘High Norfolk Junior Davis Peggy Jones Rose Coleman Blanche Barbara Russell Delung Elizabeth Lafferty Jerry Massey Barbara Roberts J. D. Blake Sarah Shirley Hancock Junior Hancock

Henry Crowder Dies In Hospital

Henry T. Crowder 6 Oak Hill died at the Veterans Administration Hospital Martinsburg after a long illness. A retired coal miner World War II veteran Baptist Church member and American Legion auxiliary he was born in Virginia July 6 1899. Surviving are four sisters Louise Crowder Beckley Minnie Jones Harbor City Calif Letha Osborne Lansing Mich and W L McDaniel Oak Hill. Funeral at 2 p m Wednesday in Thomas Funeral Home Oak Hill with Rev Ernest Barley Bradley. Burial Odd Fellows Cemetery Oak Hill. Body expected to arrive late today.

Oak Hill RNS Henry T Scrip) Crowder Veterans Administration Hospital Martinsburg The Baptist Church American Legion Virginia Louise Crowder W. L. McDaniel Thomas Funeral Home Ernest Barley Bradley Odd Fellows Cemetery

Mullens PTA Meeting Tonight at Ben Dunham School

The Mullens Parent-Teacher Association will meet at 7 p.m. today at Ben Dunham School. A panel discussion on grading systems will be moderated by W. F. Staats with panelists Mrs. Agnes Neely, Mrs. D. Grove Moler, Mack Gillenwater, and another participant.

Mullens RNS Parent-Teacher Association Ben Dunham W. F. Staats Agnes Neely D. Grove Moler Mack Gillenwater

Spruce River Coal Mine Reopens Recalling Former Workers

About 40 former Spruce River Coal Co. employees are asked to report by Nov. 16 for re signing up to return to work. A. E. Epling, the company's superintendent, announced the reopening after the mine had been closed for about 18 months.

Robinson Accepts Call to Peoria Ill From Mullens First Baptist

On November 30 Rev Cecil H Robinson will end seven years eight months as pastor of Mullens First Baptist Church He has accepted a post as Minister of Christian Education at Peoria Illinois First Baptist Church A pulpit committee to find a replacement includes Walter Fisher chairwoman secretary Mrs O D Lipscomb members W R Mays S P Pearis Ray Toler and Roger Pritchett.

Mullens RNS Cecil H. Robinson First Baptist Church Robinson Peoria Walter Fisher O. D. Lipscomb W. W. Dailey W. R. Mays S. P. Pearis Ray Toler Roger Pritchett

Convocation Set At Concord Wednesday

Professor Theodore D Lockwood of MIT will address Concord College at 11 30 a m Wednesday in the college auditorium The event marks Veterans Day and American Education Week Joseph F Marsh college president will oversee the program An organ prelude invocation and singing of America the Beautiful will precede the address with music by the Concord Woodwind Trio and a postlude by Professor Fair

Athens Theodore D. Lockwood Department of the Humanities Massachusetts Institute of Technology Concord College Lockwood Joseph F. Marsh Russell M. Fair Department of Music Arthur Brown Moore Concord David L. Anderson David A. Bragg David S. Lewis Falr

Dristan Decongestant Tablets Debut For Sinus Relief

New York announces a tablet that drains sinus cavities fast with no discomfort. The medicine works through the bloodstream to shrink swollen nasal doors and relieve pressure and congestion. Sold over the counter as Dristan Decongestant Tablets, 24 for 98 cents with a refund guarantee.

New York N. Y

Death Claims Ex Pax Pastor I D Janney

The Rev. I. D. Janney of Charleston and former Pax resident died Monday night after an extended illness. He formerly pastored the Pax Church of Christ. Survivors include brothers John of Crab Orchard and J D of Pax, half brothers Amos Janney of Pax Al of Sophia and Bunyon Ohio, and sister Mrs. John Coleman of Charleston. Arrangements incomplete.

PAX RNS I. D. Janney Charleston Janney Pax Church of Christ John Crab Orchard J. D Amos Janney Sophia Bunyon Ohio John Coleman

Bridal Shower Honors Mrs. R. C. Shrewsbury

Mrs. Russell C. Shrewsbury was feted Friday with a household shower at the Lodge Hall Ravencliff hosted by Mrs. William Mullens Mrs. Gale Dickson Mrs. Cather Pettry and Mrs. Gynath Shumate. Games prizes refreshments and gifts followed with attendees listed.

Ravencliff Russell C. Shrewsbury Lodge Hall William Mullens Gale Dickson Cather Pettry Gynath Shumate Mary Brooks Dorothy Tolliver Madeline McGraw Reuben Williams Wiley Brooks Herbert Nelson David E. Lay Myrtle Roles Louise Miller Bill Stewart Garfield Price Phylis Brown Sue Marie Trump Violet Stewart Mable Cozart Bob McClain Richard Cozart Rita McGraw Opal Cozart Asa Hurst Elizabeth Williams Nelma York Pete Shumate

Area Honor Society Initiates Members

Herndon Anna Austin Monroe Lester Lou Clark Mildred Byars Chester Burrell Billi Singleton Linda Thornton and Douglas Webb were initiated into the National Honor Society Chapter Herndon at a candle light ceremony Wednesday. Ace Stewart principal administered the oath.

Herndon Anna Austin Monroe Lester Lou Clark Mildred Byars Chester Burrell Billi Singleton Linda Thornton Douglas Webb National Honor Society James Vanover Rose Kline Jack Kemp Shelby Underwood Duane Cook Judith Basham Morris Lawson Bonnie Quesenberry Thomas Ross Sue Ellis Ace Stewart

Rose in critical condition after Mill Creek accident

Dave Rose, injured in a car crash at the mouth of Mill Creek, is listed in critical condition at Grace Hospital Welch. Hospital officials say his condition worsened from fair to definite seriousness, with severe head injuries noted.

Baileysville RNS Dave Rose Mill Creek Grace Hospital Welch Rose

Marines Occupy Iceland by Invitation in 1941

In 1941 United States Marines occupied Iceland after receiving an invitation from the Icelandic government. The move marked a strategic deployment during the early years of World War II and established American military presence in the North Atlantic.

United States Iceland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Guy M. Yeager Oval Easterling James Turner Jack Dick Ralph Mitchell Joe Cool Bob Raines Ralph Dade James Shumate Arlie Siers Tralee C. Estep Gene Browning Richmon Ene Masas Ote Morey Seldin Machinery Corp J. Delung Henry Crowder C. Robinson Peoria, Ill T. D. Lockwood R.C. Shrewsbury Area Honor Society Amere Gas Utilities Company RCA Whirlpool
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