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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1948

Page

2

Schools Name Queens For Annual Grid Meet

The article notes Hinton and Beckley grid clash with Miss Bobcat and Miss Flying Eagle selections. Beverly Lively of Bellepoint is Miss Bobcat. Sonja Carper will represent Beckley as Miss Flying Eagle with Diana Powers and Peggy Daniels as attendants. The goodwill banquet is set for 11:45 a.m. in the Memorial building, with 26 leaders invited and ticket sales led by Fred L. Maddy and O. R. Grimmett.

Ay Reglater Hinton Bobcat Flying Eagle Beckley Hinton Sehindl Beverly Lively Bellepoint Mobcat P. Fre Susan Ball Hilmers Miss Turner Robert's Fred L. Maddy O. R. Grimmett

Mount Hope Lions Officers Attend Zone Meeting

Mount Hope Lions Club officers James A. Rowe and L. D. Clark attended the zone meeting in Kop Perst on Monday night. About 18 representatives from Mount Hope and nearby towns joined a 6:30 dinner and business meeting at Community Church. Zone Chairman Lawrence Pruitt presided as discussions focused on club problems and solutions. next zone meeting is slated for early next year in Mount Hope.

Register State Weiler Mount Hope Mount Hope Lions Club James A. Rowe L. D. Clark Kop| Perst Community Church Beaver Mullens Sophia Welch Lawrence Pruitt

Miss French Becomes Commerce Secretary

Louise French of Princeton becomes secretary of the Princeton Chamber of Commerce succeeding Ester Hoge who held the post for 17 years prior to joining WLOH. She is a Princeton High School graduate and previously worked as a dental office assistant.

Register Princeton Louise French Jack French Princeton Chamber of Commerce Ester Hoge WLOH

Osborne Funeral Held in Princeton

Funeral services for Mrs. J. C. Osborne were held at Kee Street Methodist Church in Princeton with burial in Nest Haven Cemetery. Born December 20, 1873 in Tazewell Virginia, she lived in Princeton 26 years and is survived by her husband J C Osborne and six children along with five siblings and several in laws and relatives.

Register Princeton J. C. Osborne J. B. Osborne el Paso Tex Harry Osborne Cynthia Reese Henry White War Sam Craghee Elbert Martin Sheets Tazewell Alec Noel Pocahontas Flom Noel Bud Noel Raven George Noel Pounding Mill Lon Mutter

Ex Army Officer Heads Concord College Veterans Club

An ex Army first lieutenant becomes president of the Concord College Veterans Club after an amendment to the constitution. Vernon Greene, Princeton sophomore and former vice president, assumed the role. resignation of Robert Hundley was noted. A new vice president and parliamentarian were appointed, six new members joined, including Harry Worlges, William Freeman, Robert A. Waller, F. E. Rigby, Forest Walkup, and Vernon Girb.

Register Athens Concord College Veterans Club Princeton Natonal Guard Company Vernon Greene Princeton Robert Hundley Coalwood

Circle Members Asked to Attend Oswald Meeting

Mount Hope Circle Three members urged by chairman Mrs Poling to attend Auxiliary meeting at Oswald Outpost on November 22. Ten Bible study periods left with Dr Pharr, 18 pounds clothing sent to War Relief, Thanksgiving service and Pot Luck dinner planned. Oil innovations in 1947 improved rubber tires for heat and chemical resistance.

Register Mount Hope Circle Three Mount Hope Presbyterian Church Airs W. B. Poling Oswald C. R. Bourland W. ¢. Carter W. W. Pharr W. 4. Moore C. A. Hong Howard Snyder Christian Education and Ministerial Relief Pharr Methodist Church Davis Stuart School W. B. Rocke Fred Frisk Hosresses C. ©. Alford L. D. Clark

PTA Group Buys Piano For School In Beckley

A Welton Parent-Teacher Association committee bought a piano for Welton School in Beckley after a Monday night meeting. The group led by president Mrs Ira Graham included Rev D K Eastridge and Mrs Jacqueline Wilcox. Funds for the purchase were provided by PTA sources.

Register Allen Junction Welton Beckley D. K. Eastridge Jacqueline Wilcox Ira Graham

School Association Plans December Fundraiser Box Supper Bake Sale

The Assorla Hem netted 104.79 from a school carnival held earlier this month per the treasurer. A $15.35 balance remains from last year. The secretary reports 41 paid members to date. Plans for a combination box supper and bake sale December 1 aim to boost the plane fund, with the program committee arranging the social.

Assorla Hem Scheel Carnival Treasury

Sandstone Driver's Hearing Set Today in Hinton

Russell Gwinn of Sandstone is due before Magistrate J C Alderson on hazardous driving charges filed by state police after an accident on the Madams Creek end of the New River bridge. The hearing follows a devotional period noting the text from Psalm 150 and a comment on music in God's house. A refreshment committee served coffee and lodge at the meeting.

Josephine Damewood Carrie Thrasher Willie Page Clifton Archer C. C. Reed Easridge Cpl R. L. Tabscott Mullens Detachment State Police Sandstone Register Hinton — Russell Gwinn J. C. Alderson Madams Creek New River Imogene Meat Committee Levisay

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