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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1949

Page

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Fayetteville Drama Group Shines in First Major Production

Fayetteville drama group delighted a 300 strong audience at Fayetteville High School Auditorium with the “old-time minstrel.” Charles Le Garvin Jr led as Mr Bones while Alfonse Nicosia’s music and Robert Richards’ voice complemented the show. Arnold Dempsey directed and wrote the script. a second performance was scheduled for this evening.

Kathleen Wood Fayetteville Fayetteville Diasa Fayetteville High School Charits Charles le Garvin, Jr Mr. Bones Alfonse Nicosia High Scqoel Robert Richards Arnold Dempsey

Fayette County 4-H Clubs Reorganized for New Year

Eight Fayette County 4-H clubs reorganize under James Dowdy. Clubs include Guaveka Junior Gauley Bridge with 5 boys 23 girls in 27 families. Bunker Hill Hustlers Ghte Rit. Nallen Faithful in Nallen Russellville. Edmond Busy Bees. Mapey Workers Smithers Longacre. Layland Path Finders. Dempsey Red Wings Fayetteville area. Gameka Gauley Bridge with 26 members.

Register Fayetteville Fayette County James Dowdy Guaveka Junior Club Gauley Bridge Amelia Loretta Marika Akers Troia Light Benny Bass Barbera Sparks James Caldwell N. E. Shaver Kenneth Gwinn Marietta Foxett Blondine Brown Bunker Hill Ghte Rit Olth Reader Hilda Devasie Robert Dempsey Yolanda Hall Mary Frances Porterfield Clarice Ann DeQuasie Barbara Donachy Earl Lee DeQuasie Nallen Paul Merrs Todd Ward Russellville Norma Jean Bevine Margaretts Campbell Zada Gillespie Wallen Hazel Williams Wanda Jones Kessellville Ferm Miller Nalien Min A. Jarrett Mia Ned Morris Snd Wanda McMil-lea Edmond Joe McClun Mapey Workers 4-H Club Smithers and Longacre Nadine Buckhel Montgomery Enaabrth Jassexy Smithers Ruth Clendenin Longacre Layland Pathfinders Club Kay Caldwell Layland Bobby Williams Dempsey Red Wings Club Donald Brooks Arbutus Latkin Albert Slyers Harlmas Watkin Jean Brooks Belly Ann Brooks Nattecy Styers Route 2 Henry Watkin Howard Styers K. B. Amick D. H. Brooks Bill Brooks Cash’ Brooks Gameka Club Mary Godbey Joyce Jones

Mrs. Christine White 84 Mount Hope

Mrs. Christine Peebles White, 84, died at 4 p m yesterday at her daughter’s home in Mount Hope after an eight year illness. Born in Scotland, she came to America in 1929 and was a member of Mount Hope Presbyterian Church. Survivors include husband James White of Mt Hope two sisters in Scotland three daughters H C Witcher East Pittsburgh Pa Tom Wilson Brooklyn C C Alford Mt Hopes one son John White East Pittsburgh. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Collins Funeral Home in Glen Jean.

Mount Hope Christine Peebles White C. O. Alford ML iHope Presbyterian Church Scotland America James White Mt. Hope H.C. Witcher East Pittsburgh Tom Wilkerson Brooklyn C. C. Alford Hopes John White East Pittspurgh Collins Funeral Home Glen Jean

Mrs McNulty Honored At Home Party

Mrs India McNulty was honored at a Sunday night party hosted by her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs C Brown at their Oak Hill home. Refreshments were served to Mr and Mrs J R Robertson Mr and Mrs Will D Brooks Mr and Mrs Rupert Jarrell Mr and Mrs C Mr Brown Mr and Mrs C R Smith Miss Carol Sue Smith and Miss Elsie Brooks.

McNulty Rederal Statt Oak Hill India McNulty Saunday Mas. C. If Brown J. R. Robertson Will D. Brooks Rupert Jarrell Brown C. R. Smith Carol Sue Smith Elsie Brooks

Pythian Sisters Sponsor Scout Troop In Oak Hill

Oak Hill Pythian Sisters will sponsor a Girl Scout troop formed at their Monday meeting. Scout committee includes Mrs. Ollie Blake Mrs. William Dixon and Mrs. F B Thompson. Troop leadership will be by Mrs. Kyle Mann.

Register Oak Hili — Phinso Oak Hill Pythian Sisters Scout Committee Ollie Blake Willam Dixon FB. R.thomp Kyle Mann

Community Notes From Oceana Weekend Visits and Travel

Stella Payne returns home after hospital stay at Stevens Clinic Welch. Families from Ivel, Bluefield, Huntington, and St Albans visit relatives in Oceana over the weekend. Students and residents attend schools and events in Charleston, Duke University, and local towns.

Ty Register Oceana Stella Payne Stevens Clinic Welch Herbert Cardwell Ivel Vida Chambers Earl Cook, Jr Helen Hoover West Virginia Business College Bluefield Dulfie June Pat McCourt Nancy Pinkard Willman Adkins Concord Harry Shumate St. Albans W. '. Lambert Ella Shumate Lambert C. G. Lambert Martz Beauly School Helen Bane Noma Crabtree Helen Virglee Buddy White Logan Misra Crozier Princeton Cranston Cobb Glenn E. Cobb

Star Sirius Lies 8.6 Light Years Away

The star Sirius is approximately 8.6 light years from Earth, placing it among the nearest bright stellar neighbors in the night sky. Astronomers note its prominence in the Canis Major constellation and its status as a binary system with a white dwarf companion.

Rites Held Today for George E Dixon at Mount Hope

Funeral services were held at 2 p m for George E Dixon 64 who died at home in Mount Hope from a heart attack Monday Rites were from Mount Hope Baptist Temple with Rev Clarence Figgatt officiating He was born January 16 1835 in Edgewater Fayette County IL son of the late Cat Sam and Mrs Annie Hogg Dixon He is survived by his wife Frances Leckie Dixon of Mount Hope and five children George St Dixon Fred L Dixon Sam Dixon Frances Dixon three sisters and one brother with the list of survivors including Jane Callinan Isabelle Smitey Dupuy Evelyn Rollins Ethel St Clair Mae Pinkney and J W Dixon

Ay Register Mount Hope George £. Dixon Clarence Figgatt Edgewater Fayette IL County Cat Sam Dixon Annie Hogg Dixon Igs West Virginia New River Company Frances Leckieixon Mt. Hope George St. Dixon Buckhannon Fred L. Dixon Mt Hope Sam Dixon Elkton Mad Frances Dixon Jane Callinan Oak Ridge Tenn Isabelle Smitey Chutesters Sles ES. Dupuy iBeckley Evelyn Rollins Alexandria Ethel St .Clair Beckley Mae Pinkney Canyon City Colo J. W. Dixon

Still Run Youth Held in Jail on Automobile Theft

Clarence Cook 19 of Sit Run is jailed in Wyoming County on auto theft charges from Roy Ingleden of South Wules. He was returned from Charleston by Sheriff John H. Miller after arrest, with records showing a prior 1944 theft of his father's car to New Mexico.

Benet Mullens Clarence Cook Sit Run Wyoming Roy Ingleden South Wules Charleston John H. Miller Miller New Mexico Peoples Bank Ingledew

Cyclone Child Injured After Auto Collision

Mullens Athleen McComas of Cyclone is hospitalized in Logan for injuries from a girl pedestrian incident after stepping into two moving cars. Corral R L Tabscott said charges against the driver are pending. Authorities report her condition as good and not critical. Witnesses said the child looked in one direction before crossing the road. The accident occurred about 445 p.m. Monday.

Howister Mullens Athleen McComas Cyclone Logan R. L. Tabscott Lin

Funeral services set for Mrs Elizabeth White 76

Mrs Elizabeth White 76 dies at her daughter’s home in Beckley. Funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday from First Baptist Church Goose Hollow with Rev Sam McClure officiating. Burial in Harmee Cemetery. Born August 25 1873 in Bedford Virginia she lived in Beckley for many years. Burial will be in Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home chapel until an hour before service.

Register Mullens Elizabeth White Annie Hairston First Baptist Church Goose Hollow Sam McClure Harmee Bedford Beckley Bory Robertson and Foglesong Funeral M

Oceana Society Meets at Church

Members of the Ladies Missionary Society of Toneia Baptist Church gathered Thursday afternoon in the church basement. President Mrs Helen Lester led the program with songs scripture readings and prayers. Attendees included Blanche Cook Birdie Cook Barbara Cook Helen Lester and others with Miss Peggy Cook visiting.

Register Oceana Ladies Missionary Society Toneia Baptist Church Thurssday Helen Lester

Mullens Officials Seek Federal Funds for Enlarged Sewage System

Mullens officials consider re applying for federal planning funds after a letter from Henry J Sullivan of the Bureau of Community Facilities. The letter notes previous applications were insufficient but a new appropriation may be available. Mayor Holroyd and council discuss using funds for other public works and road improvements along with sewer plans.

Register Mullens G. B McGaaw Joe E. Orr McGraw Henry J. Sullivan Enggineer Bureau of Community Facilities Washington, D.C Chab le Ws Wiliam Holroyd Council Lusk Avenue Uapatee Ggtaing Holroyd Pineville Robert J Elmore Mullens Postoffice Pine Project Zooville Postoffice Orr Mutléns

Wyoming Students Make Dolls As Yule Gifts

Mullens Pineville Baileysville and Oceana high schools home economics students collaborate with the Wyoming County Save the Children Federation to craft dolls for sixty needy girls this Christmas. The federation plans to appeal to county merchants for toys and clothing, and notable federation projects include installing fluorescent lights at the Long Branch school and organizing Christmas parties at federation schools.

Reulster Federation Woodrow W. Cook Mae S. Belcher Wyoming County Save the Children Federation Mullens High School Irene Lilly Betty Jannelle Aileen Keneda Shirley Kelly Eauline Catalto

Windom Man Dies After Sawmill Accident

McKinley Stewart, 52, of Windom died at Stevens Clinic Hospital Welch at 10 30 p m from injuries after a saw blade broke loose at a local sawmill near his home Monday He suffered extensive head and right arm injuries Rites incomplete body moved to Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Multens

Register Windom McKinley Stewart Stevens Clinic Welch Robertson and Lesong Multens

Oak Hill Hospital Update Sees Patient Flows and Surgeries

Oak Hill residents report visits among Franklin Reed and Margie Beckleheimer while Start McLain stays home ill. W F Shepherd returns to Oak Hill Hospital for blood transfusions amid leukemia. Ocie Tatum lies in critical condition after a heart attack but improves and may receive visitors soon. Mrs Germine Jess and Mrs Clarence Herndon are scheduled for surgeries at Oak Hill Hospital today following admissions yesterday.

Ty Fetistes Oak Hill Frank Reed Camelton Margie Beckleheimer Start McLain Central Avenue Ilness W. F. Shepherd Whipple Oak Hill Hospital Ocie Tatum Germine Jess Fayetteville Clarence Herndon

Stinson Returns to Fort Bliss After Short Furlough

Private First Class Jack R. Stinson returns to duty at Fort Bliss Texas after a five day furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. French Stinson of Whipple. He enlisted December 30 1948 and completed basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky.

Matt Wiiter Oak Hill Jack R. Stinson Fort Bliss Tex Mgr French Stinson Whipple Fort Knox, Ky

Adkins Couple Welcome Daughter Janie Yvonne

Mr. and Mrs. Claude J. Adkins of Pierpoint announce the birth of their first child, a daughter named Janie Yvonne, at 5 20 p m on November 8. The infant weighed six pounds. Mrs. Adkins is the former Joyce Stoneman of Corinne.

Adkins Register Pierpoint Claude J. Adkins Janie Yvonne Joyce Stoneman Harvey Stoneman Corinne

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