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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1951
Page
1
The body of Marine Pfc. Murry Neil Fowler, 18, killed June 6 by a mortar shell, was due to arrive at noon Tuesday in Mullens. He left a five month marriage to Betty Andrews of Mullens. The Dunman Funeral Home received the body.
Fayetteville Health Department announces the White Well Baby Clinic in Oak Hill Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event aims to provide infant health services and guidance to families in the area.
Mt Hope High School junior class stages a three act comedy The Daffy Dills on Friday. Cast includes Barry Blake Mustang Jackle as Richard Dill Ann Lawson Carol Dill Ady Stone Rodney Dill Lena Falvo Johnny Lancianese as the Dill twins Rose Lutz Nan Snyder Martha Kemp Jane Burruss Pat Norcross Wanda Williams and Bill Woolwine. Mrs Maude Roby directs with co sponsors Mrs Pella Rapp and Miss Betty Neal assisting.
Cpl. William F. Moore Jr. and his two month old daughter Catherine Sue flew from Charleston to Seattle after a five day visit with his parents on Maran Avenue. Moore, released from Army service at Camp Cooke, Calif, will resume duties as a city policeman upon returning home.
Summersville funeral services were held in Montgomery for George Tilden Webb 75 of Glen Ferris who died Saturday at home after a brief illness He owned a Glen Ferris store for over 40 years Surviving are his wife two daughters five sons and several siblings from West Virginia and Virginia
Fayette County Clerk issued marriage licenses to ten couples including Nick Bracnovich and Jacqueline Wilson of Page and Kincaid respectively. Other pairs cited include Rufus Christian Jr. and Betty Holstine of Willis Branch, Thomas Hess and Ann Patrick of Summernee, and Hillard Long and Naomi Shull of Beards Fork. Remaining pairs listed are Damion Nay lor and Barbara Webb of Alley, Daniel Newland and Phylis Childers of Longacre, Kenneth Riley and Olive Merchant of Montgomery Pau, Frederick Sullivan and Peggy Payne of Page, O Dell Sharp and Delores King of Minden, and Thomas Wilson and Elizabeth Young of Garten.
Miss Betty Caroline Holstein and Rufus Roy Christian married in Fayetteville Baptist Church in a single ring ceremony. The couple, both from local families, plan to reside on North Heber Street in Beckley after a reception at the bride’s home.
Oak Hill residents share Thanksgiving visits with relatives in Whitesville Allendale and Bentree with Michigan visitors. WCTU to meet at Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Peter Vroom as guest speaker. Oak Hill and Spade and Trowel Garden clubs set annual dinner at Hotel Hill with Ruth Hamilton as guest speaker on Christmas legends.
Mrs Stella M Spessard 35 of Mt Hope died Nov 20 after a lengthy illness. Survived by her father and three sons Sgt Donald Lee Spessard Air Force Oscoda Mich William Spessard Navy California Frank at home. three brothers Walter Hess Summer Ice Tom Hess Prosperity Claude Hess Marfrance. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of son William. Body at Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill.
Mullens church celebrates the 25th anniversary of St. Andrew's Episcopal with a 6 43 pm service led by Rt Rev R E L Strider Bishop of West Virginia who will confirm eleven candidates. Attendees include George Halstead Princeton Rev John Wilson Oak Hill Rev Wageter Hoskins Princeton and Rev Edward T Haslam Elm Grove.
Police Judge G B McGraw fined four defendants 75 dollars each after guilty pleas in a case involving illegal traffic in intoxicants. Named defendants were Stewart Mankin Henry Hamilton Mollie Heath and Mary Peak. Neal Johnson owner of Red's Place awaits arraignment on illegal possession charges. A fifth person, Johnson, was apprehended regarding tax paid whiskey and wines. Clarence Lafon, 54, injured at the Black Eagle mine, was hospitalized with no broken bones after a slate fall.
Funeral services set for Mrs Mary Elizabeth Spradling at 10 a m Wednesday from St John s Catholic Church Mullens with Rev Father John Halpin presiding. Interment at Mt Calvary Addition to Sunset Memorial Park Beckley follows. She died Monday in a Beckley hospital of uremic poisoning at age 80 after 33 years in Mullens area. Daughter Mrs Henry Hall and son A M Spradling survive along with daughter Mrs Agnes Gore and 11 grandchildren. Burial details recorded by Dunman Funeral Home.
The Pineville column lists Thanksgiving visits from local families and friends across Pineville Mullens and Beckley, including Brooks and Ball families, plus regional travel. It notes a large Thanksgiving gathering and visits to relatives in Bluefield Punxatawney and St Albans. The Pineville Woman's Club met with 39 attendees at First Methodist Church and planned youth camp, Christmas boxes, charity donations and Civil Defense programs.
The Junior Adult Sunday School of Oak Hill Methodist Church plans a December 1 meeting at Mrs. D. P. Lively's home with a Christmas party and covered dish supper. Projects included pajamas for Jesse Lee Home children in Alaska and an electric mixer for Burlington Methodist home for children.
Oak Hill event honors the 1931 Red Devil football team, cheerleaders, coaches, and wives with dinner by Women of the Moose at East Oak Hill Moose Lodge. Eli Patrick sponsors the dinner and a dance follows. Junior high squad, band, and guests invited.
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