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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1950

Page

2

Supreme Court Grants Appeal In Enforcing Mechanic's Lien

Oak Hill report notes a Fayette Circuit Court decree appealed by the Supreme Court at George Kendall's request in a bid to enforce a mechanic's lien on an Oak Hill apartment project. Kendall, a sub-contractor, seeks 898?6 in unpaid contract balance for plumbing and heating work, challenging lower court findings on notice sufficiency.

Supreme Court Oak Hill Fayette George Kendall James A. Martin Lydia Martin S. D. Morton Kendall Martins

Sunday Hunter Fined On Two Game Violations

James Salmon Mullens pleaded guilty to two game law violations when arraigned before Magistrate W R Haga on the complaint of Game Protector Ivan Pizzino. He was charged with carrying an uncased gun on the Sabbath and killing one of a flock of geese as the birds flew over on Oct 15. He was fined $25 and costs on each count.

Register Mullens James Salmon W. R. Haga Ivan Pizzino

Monroes Announce Birth of Daughter Danna Sue Monroe

Mr and Mrs Dan ny L Monroe of Itmann announce the birth of their first child a daughter Danna Sue weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces at Mullens General Hospital The mother Lola Jean Grindstaff formerly of Allen Junction is the child’s grandmother with D E Grindstaff named in the family line

Register Mullens Danny L. Monroe Itmann Danna Sue Thursay Mullens General Hospital Monroe Lola Jean Grindstaff D. E. Grindstaff Allen Junction

Coy Funeral Rites Today

Funeral services scheduled for 2 p m for Mrs Louise Beaver Coy 69 at Lookout Baptist Church officiated by Rev Harry Simms and Rev Elmer Day burial in Jeanette Cemetery Survivors include husband John son five grandchildren two great grandchildren step mother Mrs J W Beavers of Oakland eight sisters and seven brothers

Lookout Louise Beaver Coy Naaman Coy Lookout Baptist Church Harry Simms Rupert Elmer Day Jeanette John J. W. Beavers Oakland, Calif

Sandra Kate Smith Is Honored On Birthday

Sandra Kate Smith was feted on her third birthday by her parents Mr and Mrs S I Smith at their Lusk Avenue home in Mullens Wednesday afternoon. Indoor games and color pictures were made by Mrs Smith. Guests included Gloria Jean Pritchard Sheila Compton Tommy Kelly Judith Kay Donna Ray Beckelheimer Barbara Maynard Dinky Price Lynda Joyce David Nancy Cunningham Cindy Davis from Mullens with relatives Margorie and Steven Dix of Pineville Pamela Lyons of Lexington and aunt Mrs Chester Lucas of Beckley.

Cindy Davis Mullens Marjorie Steven Dixon Pineville Pamela Lyons Lexington, Va Mrs Chester Lucas Beckley

Diabetic Clinic Held for Students at Summerlee Schools

A diabetic clinic for children across four Summerlee and Lochgelly schools examined 400 specimens. The Summerlee Parent-Teacher Association sponsored the project with assistants Mrs. Walter Page Mrs. George Coffey Jr Mrs. Vernon Cox and Mrs. Walter Hess, while teachers aided.

Summerlee Summerlee and Lochgelly Parent-Teacher Association Summerlee School Walter Page George Coffey, Jr Vernon Cox Walter Hess

Nine Couples Get Marriage Licenses in Fayette County

Fayetteville nine couples received marriage licenses from the Fayette County Clerk. The pairs include Claude Cales and Nellie O’Bryan, Willie Ray Coleman and Margie Joan Perdue, Curtis W. Goins and Betty Lou Curry, Joe Bernard King and Sarafrances Kern Wagner, Benjamin L. Lucas and Dorothy J. King, Henry Mitchell and Rebecca Lucinda Davis, Donald E. Smart and Barbara Ann Hogg, Lonzo Stanley and Mary Lovejoy, John Turner Jr. and Edith Randolph.

Fayetteville Fayette Fayette County Claude Cales Hansford Nellie O'Bryan Mahan Willie Ray Coleman Page Margie Joan Perdue Hemlock Curtis W. Goins Minden Betty Lou Curry Lochgelly Joe Bernard King Smithers Sarafrances Kern Wagner Cannelton Benjamin L. Lucas Dorothy J. King Henry Mitchell Eagle Rebecca Lucinda Davis Elkridge Donald E. Smart Gamoca Barbara Ann Hogg Brownsville Lonzo Stanley Mary Lovejoy Columbia John Turner, Jr Kaymoor Edith Randolph Nuttallburg

Mt Hope Man Hurt In Slate Fall At Garden Ground Mine

Harold Humphreys of Mt Hope was admitted to Oak Hill Hospital at 8 45 PM Monday with chest and arm injuries from a slate fall at the Garden Ground mine operated by the New River Company.

MT. Hope Register Oak Hill Harold Humphreys Oak Hill Hospital Garden Ground New River Company

Workman boy suffers hand injury in pump accident

Mullens Okie Workman, about 11, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Workman of Pierpoint, was treated by a Mullens doctor Monday after his right middle finger was mashed and the first joint bone broken in an automatic well pump incident at about 5 p.m.

Register Mullens Okie Workman Earl Workman Pierpoint

Miss Naomi Jewel Evans Weds H L Partin Jr at Mt Hope

In a candlelit Mt Hope Christian Church ceremony Miss Naomi Jewel Evans married Herbert L Partin Jr. Rev R E Burnett officiated at 7 p.m. The bride, maid of honor Beulah Jean Butler, and best man Alexander Sneddon joined family and friends as the couple moved into Alba Apartments on Main Street Mt Hope.

Register MT. Hope Naomi Jewel Evans Herbert L. Partin, Jr Beulah Jean Butler Alexander Sneddon Rhodell Joe Barron Slab Fork Isabell Vass Hope Alba Main Street

Mullens Social Notes Report Week of Travel

Mullens residents share moves and visits across states. Mrs J O Canterbury and sister Mrs C C Hopkins returned from Akron and will spend weekend in Charleston for Shrine meeting. Mr and Mrs H E Underwood traveled to Russell Kentucky to visit Ernest Underwood and returned by train. Mrs Gladys England and Mrs Curtis Richmond visited from Beckley to the Underwoods. Mrs C E Stearts and Mrs Everette Johnston attended the United Daughters of the Confederacy convention in Richmond Virginia November 12 to 19 with Princeton Chapter delegates and tea at the Governor's Mansion.

Register Mullens J. O. Canterbury Goyandotte Avenue C. C. Hopkins Danville Akron Walter V. Ormes Canterbury Charleston H. E. Underwood Frantz Avenue Russell Ernest Underwood Kentucky Ernest Gladys England Curtis Richmond Beckley Underwoods C. E. Stearts Moran Avenue Everette Johnston Princeton United Daughters of the Confederacy Richmond UDC States France Governor’s Mansion

Veteran Amigo trackman dead in slate fall

Garnett W. Farmer, 49, veteran Amigo mine trackman, died when slate fell on him about 9 a m today. He lived at Amigo over 20 years and worked for Amigo Smokeless Coal Co. Survivors include his wife and six children, three at home, two married, and a son in service. Body remains at Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Mullens with arrangements incomplete.

Mullens Garnett W. Farmer Amigo Amigo Smokeless Coal Company Farmer Robertson and Foglesong

Rites Incomplete For Mrs Coles 52 Mullens

Funeral arrangements are incomplete for Mrs Mary Coles 52 who died at 4 30 pm Monday in a Beckley hospital from a heart ailment She was born March 16 1898 in Franklin County Va a daughter of the late Thomas and Aina Edwards She is survived by her husband Roosevelt Coles a daughter Jeanette at home and a brother Nathaniel Edwards of Page Fayette County The Foglesong mortuary Mullens is handling arrangements

Mullens Mary Coles Maben Negro Beckley Hospital Franklin County Thomas and Aina Edwards Roosevelt Coles Jeanette Nathaniel Edwards Page Fayette County Robertson and Foglesong

Wyoming Plant To Open Friday

PINEVILLE The Wyoming County Cannery will begin canning season for meats winter vegetables lard sausage and hamburger. G F Brown supervisor said the cannery open the 24th 25th from 8 am to 4 pm and as demand warrants. The butchering unit will not open yet due to non ready facilities. Otto Ferguson and wife sold Lots 43 and 44 in Lillydale to Epp Cole and others per Wyoming County Clerk deed.

Pineville Wyoming County G. F. Brown Otto Ferguson Lillydale Oceana District Epp Cole

Four Colcord guests visit Mary Legg at Zela

Colcord residents Chelsea Fitzwater Nadine Dillon Frank Radford and Geneva Dillon were Thursday guests of Mary Legg at Zela Nadine Dillon remained for a visit while the others returned to Colcord

Register Colcord Chelsea Fitzwater Nadine Dillon Frank Radford Geneva Dillon Mary Legg Zela

Civic League Plans Yule Party at Anderson Home

Oak Hill Civic League will hold a Christmas party at Mrs. C P Anderson Jr s home with a gift exchange after the December meeting at Hotel Hill. Five new members were initiated and officers discussed by law amendments while Mary Sue Shipe was praised for high Girl Scout rank.

Oak Hill American Legion Hall Robert Abbott Fayetteville Register Clayton Barnhart United Nations W. W. Brewer Omar General Federation of Women's Club Brewer Paul Mackey James R. Woods G. J. Thomas

Red Devil Team To Be Honored In Collins High Event

Collins High School Red Devil football team will be honored with a banquet and dance at the Moose Home on East Main Street Tuesday evening. Attending are Roy Bailey, G. E. Moro, Elie Patrick, junior high team, and Red Devil band. A dinner is planned November 29 in Collins high cafeteria with boosters club and Chamber backing. Coach Art Lewis of West Virginia University will be principal speaker.

Oak Hill Red Devil Collins High School Roy Bailey G. E. Moro Elie Patrick Moose East Main Street Collins High Boosters’ Club Chamber of Commerce Art Lewis West Virginia University

Mrs Stover Feted By Two Hostesses In Ameagle Shower

Mrs Warren Janey and Mrs Dewey Kinder hosted a stork shower at the former’s Ameagle home honoring Mrs Lawrence Stover. Attendees included Mrs James Meyers Mrs Eddie Flint Mrs Wilson Walker Mrs Frank Byers and many Ameagle residents with out of town guests from Cordell, Marfork and Whitesville.

Register Ameagle Warren Janey Dewey Kinder Lawrence Stover James Meyers Eddie Flint Wilson Walker Frank Byers Bill Compton Paul Kinder Clyde Walker Toney Novak Cecil Walker Mél Poteet Holly Kinder

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