Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Raleigh Register in Beckley, West Virginia

We have 4,406,501 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1958

Page

9

Mullens Hospital Records Twelve Births Over 12 Days

At Wyoming General Hospital in the last 12 days twelve newborns are listed. Names include Brenda Sue Woods, Tamarha Elaine Jones, Revonda Lynette Church, Tammary Lynn Goodson, Pamela Diane Lusk, Debra Ann Coleman, Rex Allen Lehew, Terri Lea Phillips Jr, Sherry Annette Cecil, Vicky Jo Wilson, Marsha Diane Radford, and Paul Davis Blankenship with respective parents and birth dates from November 5 to November 16.

Tammary Lynn Billy R. Goodson Oceana Pamela Diane Tollison Lusk Jr Bud Debra Ann Corbett Coleman Lynco Kay A. Wilson Corinne Marsha Diane Dennis Radford Jr Oton Paul Davis Glen E. Blankenship Itmann

Raymond Kelly Rites Saturday

Funeral services for Raymond Theodore Kelly will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Wolf Creek residence with Rev. Enos Griffith officiating. Burial follows in Good Luck Cemetery near Lansing. Kelly, 35, a disabled miner, died at home Thursday morning from a heart attack. survivors include wife Ruby, five sons Ray Emory Thomas Norman and James, and two daughters Ida Ann and Norma Gene. Body to be removed from Dodd-Payne Mortuary to the residence at 4 p.m. today.

Wolf Creek RNS Raymond Theodore Kelly Enos Griffith Good Luck Lansing Kelly Ruby Ray Emory Thomas Norman James Ida Ann Norma Gene Dodd-Payne Mortuary

Mount Hope Floral Shop To Open With Open House

Mount Hope Floral Shop schedules open house to welcome the public. The store occupies the former jewelry shop on Main Street, with Mrs. D. P. Lively as manager and owner.

Mount Hope RNS Main Street D. P Don) Lively

Youth meet attendance at Bluestone Presbytery rally

Eleven members of the Fayetteville Presbyterian Youth Fellowship attended the fall rally in Welch Friday and Saturday. Accompanied by Mrs. Clifford Allen and George M. Edwards, attendees were John Allen Bobby Moreau John Phillips Bobby Spath David Burnette Van Batton Juanita Clay Tana Sue Toler Mary Matha Pasley and Bland and Rick Hesse.

Fayetteville RNS Fayetteville Presbyterian Bluestone Presbytery Youth Fellowship Welch Clifford Allen George M. Edwards John Allen Bobby Moreau John Phillips Bobby Spath David Burnette van Batton Juanita Clay Tana Sue Toler Mary Matha Pasley Bland Rick Hesse

Beckleyans Attend Inspection of New Virginia Facilities

Three Beckley residents joined a tour of Clinchfield Coal Company, Pittson, Norfolk and Western Railway, and Appalachian Pier facilities in Russell and Dickenson Counties Virginia. The event showcased $100 million in new developments with plans for 50 million more, including Moss No 3 coal ops, N&W 450000 kW plant, 315 miles of track, a 350000 ton coal yard, and a 450000 kW plant dedication led by Stuart Saunders and Governor Almond.

Carbo Appalachian Southwest Virginia Pittson Company Tennessee West Virginia Pennsylvania New York Illinois Midwest Clinchfield Cane Creek Dump's Creek Hurricane Junction Appalacian Clinch River Norfolk and Western Sandy Ridge Clinch Valley Clinch Valley Division Operatrs Clinchfield Company Stuart T. Saunders M. M. Long J. Lindsay Almond J. P Routh Pittston Company Philip Sporn American Electric Power Company John S. Battle Virginia

Woman's Club History Shown At Oceana Meeting

Mrs Edgar Steele spoke on the General Federation of Woman's Clubs history at the Oceana Women's Club gathering in the Oceana Methodist Church. Highlights included reports, fundraising, conservation efforts, an essay contest proposal, Oscars for Teachers, and Christmas charity plans. about 40 members attended with Miss Elizabeth Smith visiting.

Oceana RNS General Federation of Woman's Clubs Edgar Steele Laeger Southern District Federation Oceana Woman's Club Oceana Methodist Church Otis Cook Brenda Keys Girls State Jackson's Mill Miss Keys James §. Hall Nancy Evans Ralph Hickman Hickman West Virginia Club R. C. Hatfield Loretta Stewart Maxine Barrett J. K Witt H. K. Mernedity Pinecrest Sanitarium West Virginia Federation West Virginia University Lucia Montoya Arnold Hall Morgantown Elizabeth Smith Jaeger Steele Pauline Mayhew Virginia Belle Smith Letah Cook Ruth Atwell Norman Hopkins Arnold Hager

Coal River Personal News From Colcord and Nearby

Colcord residents attend to business in Beckley and Elkton while families update on health matters at Charleston and Beckley hospitals. Wayne Williams and crew arrived in Artie to assist with house work. Local schools receive a deep freeze and new floor covering funded by the PTA. Thanksgiving turkey plans noted despite prior break in at Lower White Oak School.

ARTIE RNS Wayne Williams Louisville Donlin Williams Lower White Oak School Board of Education G. L. Kincaid Colcord Carlos Milam Crab Orchard Walter Arthur Cecil Phelps Sylvester Jesse Wright Kanawha Valley Hospital Froud Cooper Randy Froud Beckley Hospital Marguerite Rogers Pearl Rogers Beulah Carter Roger Carter Hubert Carter Hebert Carter Charleston Memorial Hospital Leona Thompson Raleigh-Boone Medical Center Whitesville

Perry Baker Named Boone RC Chairman

Perry Baker was elected chairman of the reorganized Boone County Red Cross Chapter in Madison. The new leadership includes 1st vice chair Sarah Pellock, 2nd vice chair Mrs. John Wells, secretary Mrs. T. R. Mullins, and treasurer Lovel R. Dolan. Directors span five districts with numerous named members and chapter service chairmen across key functions.

Polly Ann Moore L. E. Salamy Bob Plantz Bill Cook Jack Burnette Harry Cooke Harold Edison Peytona Dennis Ferrell John Hague van B. Stith Washington Pearl Davis Leda Copley Retta Scrugg Brook Junior Tolbert

Garden Club Plans Christmas Dinner

Flowermere Garden Club met at Mrs. Lee Baldwin’s home and completed plans for the annual Christmas dinner set for December 18. The Madison tree will be sponsored by the club again, and needy family food baskets will be distributed in the Madison area on Thanksgiving eve.

Madison RNS Flowermere Garden Club Lee Baldwin

Bridge bidding lessons with four hands

Open one club and partner responds one heart. Hand 1 with 18 points opens four hearts, signaling game willingness despite opponents' potential heart fit. Hand 2 responds two spades and plans clarifying bids after heart reply, avoiding misfit. Hand 3 shows two spades and a cue toward three no trump, delaying final decision. Hand 4 uses a reverse two diamonds to show strength and nonminimum hand, awaiting partner’s heart support.

Family Reunion At Pax Honors Two Sailors on Leave

A Pax home hosted a family reunion for Cecil Humphrey and family members. Seaman First Class Glen Humphrey and Boatswain Mate third Class Maurice Humphrey, on leave from the U S S Amphion and U S S Canberra, joined relatives including Cecil Humphrey Jr and Norma Stover. The sailors have returned to Norfolk, with Glen planning a December Christmas visit.

Pax Cecil Humphrey Glen Humphrey Maurice Bo) Humphrey Billy Michael Cecil Pat Debbie Wayne Stover Lively

Wyoming County Clerk Lists Land Transfers

Wyoming County Clerk records show multiple land transfers in Pineville and surrounding districts. Deeds involve transfers between residents and firms, with parcels ranging from under an acre to about 9.2 acres, with prices noted around $500 to $1,600.

Wyoming Pineville RNL Wyoming County Esta Marrs Dow Leona Gibson Kopperston Road Oceana District Wayne Allene Lusk Marshall Zelphia Bailey Big Huff Creek Guyandotte River Pineville Land Company W. Albert Ida Haynes Thermo Addition Bud Estel and Rosa Ford George Martha White Herndon Basin Road Jack Thomas Frank Sara L. Frank H. E. Lilly

School Sock Hop Set at Kopperston Grade School

A sock hop will be held at the Kopperston Grade School gym tonight with music by the King Teens, a new instrumental group. The event follows the Kopperston Lion's Club minstrel in the same gym. Members include Russel Hicks, Charles Chambers, Ronnie Taylor, and Douglas Becklehimer, each listed with their parents.

Kopperston King Teens Koperston Lion's Club Russel Hicks Lawton Hicks Mabscott Charles Chambers C. L. Chambers Oceana Ronnie Taylor Charles Taylor Beckley Douglas Becklehimer Kelly Becklehimer Harper Road

Property Transfers Include Multiple Districts and Names

Lora Lusk transfers property on Big Huff Creek in the Oceana District to Edson and Joyce Short. Ernest and Wilma Atwell receive Lots 8 and 9 in Stoneville, Baileysville District, from Edson and Joyce Short. Mack Woosley transfers property in Center District to Daniel and Gladys Allen.

Slab Fork Creek Mullens W. L Margaret Hatcher H. E. Lilly Flossie Mae Crouch T N. A Helen Mitchem Crumpler Barkers Ridge Edson Joyce Short Creed Gertrude Echard Baileysville Virgil Grace Pendry Herman and Mary Tyler Lora Lusk Big Huff Creek Oceana District Ernest and Wilma Atwell Stoneville Mack and Helen Woosley Daniel and Gladys Allen Center

Cyclone Church to Present Thanksgiving Program

The Christian Tabernacle Cyclone will host a 7 30 p m Thanksgiving program Saturday with special music and readings under Rev Clyde Robertson assisted by Rev Ern Brown of Davin Featuring Goldin Daze Sara Haynes Linda Brown Rebecca Brown Bobby Hawkins Linda Robertson and Shirley Blackburn.

Cyclone Christian Tabernacle Clyde Robertson Ern Brown Davin Taking

Thanksgiving Services Slated In Fayetteville

Thanksgiving services at the Methodist Church Fayetteville Thursday at 7 30 p m with Rev Joseph A Crasier pastor of Fayetteville Baptist Church as speaker Ministers from all Fayetteville churches will take part and the high school Glee Club directed by Miss Lia Vaglio will provide special music.

Fayetteville RNS Methodist Church Joseph A. Crasier

Southeastern Student Councils Meet at Mullens High School

The Southeastern district of Student Councils will hold a Saturday meeting at Mullens High School Mullens for Raleigh Wyoming Mercer Fayette Mingo and McDowell counties. The session runs 9 30 a m to 3 p m with Bill Robertson Mullens High School as welcome and a morning business meeting. luncheon to follow served by Future Homemakers of America. Workshops and discussions cap the afternoon led by Mrs John Scott WV Association of Student Councils. Other officers include J Court Fayetteville High and Sharon Hicks Mark Twain High.

Mullens Mullens High School Raleigh Wyoming Mercer Fayette Mingo McDowell Bill Roberston Homemakers of America MHS John Scott West Virginia Southeastern Billis J. Court Fayetteville High School Sharon Hicks Mark Twain High School

Wet Wait on Virginia River Ends with Overnight Flight

NORFOLK VA A man fleeing police after abandoning a stolen car slipped on a rope at a dock and fell into the Elizabeth River. Coast Guard Shore Patrol and Fire Department searched by land and sea but found nothing. He was arrested next day after a taxi driver reported a dripping wet man in a bus station. He had clung beneath the dock all night.

Norfork Elizabeth River Coast Guard Shore Patrol Fire Department

Dance Tonight At Sherman High School

Sherman High School hosts a 7 p.m. dance headlined by Dick Reid Record Hop with Richard Turley and The Crystals. Sponsored by Home Economic Club and French Club, the event benefits the Woman's Club Wharton project after a tour through southern West Virginia.

Seth Sherman High School Dick Reid Richard Turley The Crystals West Virginia Wharton Fieldhouse Woman's Club of Wharton

Will Resume Studies At New York College

Danny Wallen, recently discharged from the U S Air Force, left Pineville for New York to enter college and resume voice studies. He had been stationed at Tampa Air Force Base, Florida, prior to discharge and had been visiting his Pineville home.

Pineville RNS Danny Wallen U.S. Air Force New York Tampa Air Force Base Florida

Wyoming Residents To Attend Bowl Game

Area residents travel to Charlotte North Carolina for the Carrouse Bowl match between Davidson College and Furman University. Attendees include Rev Charles Lambert and several Oceana area students from Oceana Kopperston Pineville Mullens High Schools. They will tour the college before returning Sunday. The Pineville pastor conducts morning worship in Oceana in Lambert’s absence.

Oceana RNL Davidson College Funnan University Charlotte N. C Charles Lambert Kopperston Presbyterian Bob Woods Lyle Larry Pennington Tommy Hamilton Larry Wallace Oceana High School Sam Bowers Pineville High School David Humphrey David Elmore Mullens High School Alpha Tau Omega Davison Lambert Presbyterian Seminary Dallas Texas Norman K. Morgan Pineville Presbyterian Church Mr. Lambert

Fire chief's sign mix up at Carlsbad station

Carlsbad California Chief Bob Hardin oversaw rustic signs for city hall grounds. The wooden letters were carved and painted in yellow. A misprint at the fire station scrambled his name as Hadin instead of Hardin.

Carlsbad Calif Bob Hardin City Hall Hadin Hardin

Birthday Party Fetes Two Pineville Girls

A Pineville birthday party at the Cow Shed honored 16 year olds J Morgan and Laois Schoolcraft. Guests included numerous local residents and families, with many named attendees from the community.

Pineville BNS J¢ Morgan Laois Schoolcraft

Funeral Announcements from Winding Gulf Coal Coals City and More

Funeral notices from Mills Cemetery Egeria to Kanawha Street detail Foley Crobey Lee age 55 at death in Wind ing Gulf Coals mine. Service at Williams and Craven Funeral Home with Rev States. Burial Mills Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Gillenwater Martha Alice dies at 92. services at Hose and Quesenberry Chapel Kanawha Street. Burial Ridge Gardens. Bailey Arneil French dies in Glen Daniel. services Coal Marsh Baptist Church with Dinsmore and Perry. Burial Family Cemetery Craney Wyoming County. Pallbearers listed. Classifed display

Mills Ceme Gillenwater Martha Alice Ial Gardens Rose & Quesenverry Funeral Home

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mullens Hospital Raymond Kelly Appalachian Power Company Carbo, Va Coal River Personals Oscar Scarbro Carl Harris Colcord Cecil Arthur Mary Ann Elkton Chrysler Corporation Automobile Parts Co Ben Thompson Lena Leona Stanley Charleston General Hospital Clayton Stover William Stanley Dora Dillon Donald Jordan Petit Jury Perry Baker Boone RC Jim Trusley Norwood Bentley Bob Jones Red Cross Wilmer Doss Home Service T. R. Mullins Ed Osborne Swaine Smoot W. B. Rose William Byrd Wylan Cozart Thelma Hall Garden Club Akis Cyclone Church Southeastern Student Councils Sherman HS Will New York College Sian Helen’s Beauty Shop Beaver, W. Va Lloyd Adams Anna Belle Altizer Katy Basham Linda Beavers Joe Bell Ada Beymer Sandy Beymer Franklin Pais Sammy Bowers Connie Brooks Brenda Browning Gary Church James Cook Paul Cook Butch Cline Kay Carey Dilmeda Daniels Roger Dean Wyladean DeBerry Beattie DeBord Cecil Eller Jackie Sherman Freddie Garrett Suzanne Gibson Kitty Goode Betty Graham Elaine Graybeal Ronnie Greer Sharon Grit Ededie Palmer Fred Gr Wel Margi¢ Dixon Kathryn Gwinn Ranny Halsey Bo Hargis Barbara Henkins Jeannie Houck Karen Hughes Judy Jones Mary Lamp Pat Lamp Linda Mathena William McCoy Pat Monaghan Red Sizemore David Mullens Larry Mullens Scotty Ogle Dale Ogle Carole Collins Kenny Peterson Fern Poff Charles Poeter Dot Bailey Philco Predicta TV Beckley Music ELEC Prince
Search Courier

Search the Raleigh Register Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Raleigh Register?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication