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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1956

Page

3

Raleigh Eagle Coal Co Gives Band Mothers 250 dollars

D S Blount of Raleigh Eagle Coal Company presented a 250 dollar check to the Clear Fork Band Mothers to fund the instrument fund and possibly buy a sousaphone. The gift brings the company’s total donations since 1955 to 73 dollars as the group plans a skating party and a Christmas parade entry while expanding membership and fundraising efforts.

Clear Fork Band Raleigh Eagle Coal Company Whitesville RNS D. S&. Blount Clear Fork Band Mothers Raleigh Eagle Co Band Mothers Nellie Toney

Anne Judson Circle Meets at Baptist Church in Fayetteville

The Anne Judson Circle of the Baptist Church met with Mrs. Dillard Inge Tuesday night. Co-hostess was Mrs. Garland Keith. The program on Our Priceless Heritage was presented by Mrs. W. RK Ballard and Mrs. Cecil Spradlin. Bible study was led by Mrs. W.M. Warren. Members present included Miss Linnie Legg and several others.

Fayetteville Anne Judson the Baptist Church Dillard Inge Garland Keith Iw. RK. Ballard Cecil Spradlin W.M. Warren Linnie Legg Waller Shockey W. E. McRae A. T. Clinebell Kenneth Sproles Ralph Fazio Charles Shackelford Rex Allen Ward Ashford Earl Beane Howard W. Carson Ermel Hess J. C. Hamilton M. E. Lively M. R. Renick F. J. Thomas

Science Shrinks Piles New Way Without Surgery

An unverified claim describes a new healing substance Bio-Dyne used in Preparation H to shrink hemorrhoids without surgery. The ad promises astonishing results and a money back guarantee with druggist availability.

New York, N.Y Pat Om

Mount Hope Girl Employed by Capital Airlines

Miss Betty Brown of Mount Hope has been named a communications agent for Capital Airlines. She will be stationed in Washington DC. A Mount Hope High School alumna and graduate of Weaver Airline Personnel School in Kansas City, Missouri, she joins the airline staff.

Mount Hope Betty Brown George Brown Capital Airlines Washington, Dy. C Brown Mount Hope High School Weaver Airline Personnel School Kansas City

Summersville Firm Wins Contract for School Additions

The FE. P. Fogleman Company of Summersville won the Stoatgomery High School additions bid at 161 620 dollars. Other bids included Charleston firm Hi. B. Agslen Jr. Inc. at 179 680 and Oak Hill Hill Company at 166 000 with multiple alternates. The board also hired Donald Stark as architect for a county school bus garage and discussed water for Corliss School.

Fayetteville ANS FE. P. Fogleman Company of Summersville Stoatgomery High School Board of Education Hi. B. Agslen Jr. Inc Charleston the Hill Company Oak Hill Donald Stark G. T. Lowe Armco Company Armco Steel A. L. Walker Lowe

Judging Set for Outdoor Lighting Contest in Fayetteville

Vandalia Garden Club schedules judging for December 22 with prizes of 5 and 2.50 dollars. Members urged to invite entries and support Christ mas dinner at Mrs Howard W Carson Dee 15. The meeting covered Appalachian Regional event in Beckley and garden therapy program.

Fayetteville RNL Vandalia Garden Club Harold Jones Howard W. Carson Dee Robert Akers Ermel Hess Ralph Fazio Christian Nursing Home Akers Appalachian Beckley Earl Beane Myron Renick

Postmaster Position Open in Summerlee

Summerlee announces an exam for Fourth Class Postmaster at $2302 yearly. Applicants must reside in the local area and be at least 18, with no maximum age. those over 70 limited to temporary one year renewals. Details and forms available at the Summerlee Post Office. filings to U S Civil Service Commission due by December 11.

Summerlee U.S. Civil Service Commission Wash

Veterans Day Ceremony May Be Held Annually

Madison hosts a Veterans Day event that drew larger crowds than before with cross placements at the World War I monument. The ceremony featured Madison area Legion and VFW members along with scouts and school bands marching through town, sponsored by local American Legion and VFW offices.

Malison ANS Madison Manning Boggs Seteroander American Legion Court House Legionnaires Veterans Wharton, van, and Foster Scott, Sherman, and Van The VFW

SCPA Executive Committee Members Named

The list names Patrick C. Graney Mount Hope as president of SCPA with Walter Thurmond Charleston as secretary and John J. Mosler IlmlnTimn as vice president, plus J Newton Thomas Charleston as general counsel. Other officers include C R Bourland Mount Hope and Charles Guthrie Yan cey Ky as presidents of Coal firms.

New River Co Charles Gutherie Yancey, Ky Harland Fuel Co West Virginia Southern Coal Producers 'Association Huntington Frank, Medaris Wuntington Warveyton Harvey Coal Co W. HH. Amick Berwind New River Aml Pocalontas Consolidated Coal Co Henry F. Warden Elweftett American

Six Dollars Admitted To Wyoming Hospital

Weekly report shows 56 admissions at Wyoming General Hospital for the period ending Sunday. The list names patients by town including Mullens Mullens Mullens Amigo Pineville Otsego Oceana Amigo Rho dell and other communities with several first and last names, reflecting a broad local intake.

Mullens ANS Wyoming General Hospital Roy Akers Pearl Christian Barbara Balog Cynthia Lusk Shady Spring Don Brehm Tralee Brenda Lester Ury Sharon Lester William Ferguson Brenton Ramona Sizemore Sabine Edith Pendry Pinesville Betty Mills Margie Cecil Corrinne Betty Cox Mann Judith Webb Doc Hunter Watha Lambert Herndon Mollie Taylor Covel

Whitesville Christmas Parade Dec 8 Draws Entries

Whitesville area groups are urged to enter the Christmas parade on December 8 sponsored by the Whitesville Chamber of Commerce. Five days into entry period, five entries have been submitted with prize money of 50, 25 and 5 dollars to be awarded. The event features Santa Claus, judges, and participation from local high schools and bands.

Whitesville RNS Coal River Area Whitesville Junior High Emmett Stine Stine Chamber of Commerce Marsh Fork High School Clear Fork High School Sherman High School Scott High School Irom Madison van High School Santa Claus Ue Jparade Center Richard Brown Manuel Arvon Ralph Wotte Lucy Thomas Marsh Fork Monteoa Dorothy Petlus Sylvester Clear Fork Orgas Seth Coal River

Methodist Circles Discuss Youth Problems in Fayetteville

Circles of the Methodist Church met Tuesday night to discuss Youth is a Responsible Society. Circle 2 met at Mrs. C. R. Bright's home with Miss Mary Ellen Allen giving the devotional and Mrs. J. W. Ayers the program. Plans were made for a Christmas turkey dinner. Several members attended and were listed, including Mrs. Ayers, Mrs. Boyd, Mrs. Chapman, and others.

Fayetteville RNS Methodist Church C. R. Bright Mary ‘Ellen Allen J. W. Ayers Ayers James Boyd CC. E. Chapman Ann Elwell Ralph Fazio J. G. Ce Joe McQueen Maurice Reynolds J. H. Allen John Witt Harold Sullivan W. L. Whittaker C.H. Dodd Charles Alberchinski J. C. Blume Thelma Light

Rev McClelland Speaks At Bible Class Meeting

The Rev Roy McClelland was guest speaker at the Women's Win One Bible Class of a Fayetteville Baptist Church. He discussed women's work as recorded in the Bible and name interpretations. Organizers included Miss Linnie Legg and Mrs John Ellwell with hostesses Mrs Dewey Osborne and others attending.

C. E. Propps Irvin Shorter John AL. Settle J. P. Atkinson E. 0. Epperly R. R. Ballard Mittie Lewis J. F. Frazier J. Haynes Miller Mason Hess George Myles McClelland Mrs. McClelland Carol and Sharon McClelland

Belly Lewis Betrothed To Wed Howard Proctor

Whitesville reports the engagement of Betty Juno Lewis of Hallimore Maryland to S Sgt Howard Proctor of Matthews Virginia. Proctor serves with the U S Air Force at Washington National Airport and a December 22 wedding is planned at Glen Burnie Baptist Church in Glen Burnie Maryland.

Birthday party honors Katy Lou Worrell on eighth birthday

Katy Lou Worrell was celebrated with a birthday party at her parents home in Pineville on Tuesday. Games and gift openings preceded a cake ice cream and drinks served by Mrs. C. S. Worrell with help from Mrs. Robert Bailey to guests Mary Ann Crews Barbara Crews Julie Worrell Gial Pizzino Mary Beth Pancake Bess Ann Morgan Bobby Bailey Jimmie Cook Barbara Worrell Sharyn Worrell and the honoree.

Pineville Rns Katy Lou Worrell C. S. Worrell Worrell Robert Bailey Mary Ann Crews Barbara Crews Julie Worrell Gial Pizzino Mary Beth Pancake Bess Ann Morgan Bobby Bailey Jimmie Cook Barbara Worrell Sharyn Worrell

Four Births Recorded in Mullens and Area

Birth notices from Wyoming General Hospital report Anjita Rae Smith a six pound fifteen ounce girl born November fifth to Donald and (N) Smith Mullens Joni Johnette Wilcox a three pound four ounce girl born November second to John Br Wilcox Mullens William Lester a six pound eight ounce girl born October thirty first to William and (W) Lester Pineville Malcolm Scott Shields an eight pound nine ounce boy born October thirtieth to Harry and (N) Shields Baileysville

Mullens Wyoming General Hospital Anjita Rae Donald Smith Harry Shields Baileysville

Patient in Veterans Hospital Beckley Observed

Jack Marshall is a patient at the Veterans Hospital Beckley undergoing observation and treatment in the medical facility May 28 1946.

H Hospital Matheny Jack Marshall Veteran's Hospital, Beckley

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N. L. Knapp Jr Helen Haywood Orla Mullens Smembers Whitesville Chamber of Commerce Toney Orla Mullins Doris Walker Painter Edna Vance Billie Mann Dorothy Stover Elsie Stover Violet Stover Lutle Williams Beulah Chambers H. L. Knapp Jr MENU Turkey King Coal Hotel East Roinelle W. Vo Baptist Circle Meets Fogelman Company M. H. Rush Rush T. W. Chiles J. P. Cashion Charles A. Knotts Cunard Margaret R. Hill Rita A. van Reener Ansted Blanche van Hoose Edith Bess Ruth Kidd Hambrick Powellton Maxwell House Colmubia Turkeys OTC Morton Chicken Harper Road California del Monte Ington D. C Scpa Executive Committee Wyoming Anna Rash Rhodell James Perry McGraws Elmer Perdue Lena Yates Debra Reed Amigo Gaye Anderson Wanda Adkins Otsego Iris Morgan Oceana Rivana Belcher Herndon Heights Charlotte Sizemore Eula Hartley Lois Ann Chaney Shirley Flaim Corinne John Lesh Leonard Staton James Haynes Bud Vida Brooks Glen Fork Pauline Shields Fallie Price Hmann Ardath Lawless Dewey McVey Edith Brown John Malasky Virginia Hollins Stephenson Imogene Young Mary Pearl Lafferty Roaencliff Juanita Stewart Nancy Wyatt Mathen Melda Miller Ethel Borders Keyrock Paula England Flora Church Marianna Harriel Williams Camp Creek Gerthie Collins Enoch Cook Purity Maid Methodist Rev. McClelland Belly Lewis Howard Proctor Garden Club Vel Teenbros CO Phila
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