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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1956

Page

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Fayetteville Woman's Club hears interior decorator

Fayetteville X K Brown of Keifer Brown Inc Charleston guest speaker at a Fayetteville Woman's Club meeting. He spoke on today's trend in interior decoration, advising on furniture groupings balance and light wall tones.

Fayetteville RNS R. Brown Keifer - Brown Inc Interior Decorators’ of Charleston Gavas Fayetteville Woman's Club Wn Brown Homse Brown

Ameagle Personal Notices Highlight Local Military and Visits

Ameagle residents report Robert Darby home on leave before re deployment to Germany. Burns Osborne family hosts relatives and friends including Hubert Hatfield and Mrs Doris Walker. Charles Hunter of Dallas visits former Armeagle resident Mrs Hunter while staying with Doug Hamilton in Colcord.

Ameagle ANS Burns Osborne Robert Osborne Oceana Osborne Robert Darby Enoch Darby Germany Robert Hubert Hatfield Roseann John Coble Doris Walker Ina Byrs Charles Hunter Dallas Texas Hunter Armeagle Doug Hamilton Colcord

Five Mexican Doctors Visit Whitesville Medical Clinic

Five Mexican physicians with an interpreter toured the Raleigh Boone Medical Clinic in Whitesville seeking practical information on industrial medicine safety and hygiene rehabilitation of workers and workers compensation. They noted interest in rural medical centers and clinic health plans. Dr W V Wilkerson directs.

Whitesville RNS Raleigh-Boone Raul Garces Otero Rafael Butillos Mendez Fernando Medina Carlos Lagarde Ramon de la Portilla W. V. Wilkerson

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Mrs Betty Rice in Mullens

Mrs Betty Rice was feted by co workers at the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co in Mullens in a miscellaneous shower for her upcoming marriage to Cloyd Blankenship set for October 14. Guests attended in a social room event with fall decor, punch, gifts, and a guest register, listing many local names.

Iva Joyce Ellison Kathleen Speace W. H. Repass Miss Reedy Ready Miss Ellison Spence John Worley al Perry Cecil Bradbury David Williams Joe McClellan Charles Coffee R. D. Price Glen Hudgins DeForrest Lilly

Women's Society of Christian Service Meets at Naoma Church

The Naoma WS(C) group met at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Naoma Methodist Church with Mrs. Syltvin Jarrell presiding. Scripture was read by Mrs. Op ha Bone and prayer offered by Mrs. Ella Harless. After worship, the business session included a white elephant sale and plans for the October 16 meeting to discuss a variety sale. Attendees included Mrs. Jarrell, Mrs. Harless, Mrs. Bone, Mrs. Lillian Bufferine, Mrs. Etta Calloway, Mrs. Maude Walker, Mrs. Mildred Mooney, and guest Willy Boone.

Whitesvillerns Womens Society of Christian Service Naoma Methodist ‘Church Syl- Tvin Jarrell Opha Bone Ella Harless Naoma Jarrell Harless Bone Lillian, Bufferine Etta Calloway Maude’. Walker Mildred Mooney Willy Boone

Madison PTA Wins First Place In Vote Contest

In Whitesville the Madison Parent-Teacher Association earned first place in the Get Out and Vote contest tied to Boone County Primary elections. They won $100 as top prize with 78 percent of registered voters represented. Sylvester PTA followed with 77 percent and $50, Danville PTA earned $25 for 76 percent. Prizes funded by Democratic primary candidates. Two committees were formed to assist the project.

Madison Pta Whitesville ANS Madison Parent - Teacher Association Boone County PTA Aiadir F. 60N Sylvester Pta Precinet 41 Danville Pta E. E. White Ralph Hottle Auldie Jarrell Dell White L. B.lyon Maxey Mullins

Lilydale Personal Notes Reflect Local Illnesses and Visits

Lilydale notes list Mrs Roy Trent and Miss Mary Vint among locals traveling to Welch for medical care, with Mary and Kenneth Vint receiving attention at Steven's Clinic Hospital. Several residents like Mrs Margaret Stewart and Mrs Raymond Cook are ill at home, while others return from visits or hospital stays.

Lilydale Rnl Roy Trent Harry Mary Vint Kenneth Vint Welch Mary Kenneth Steven's Ctlinic Hospital Margaret Stewart Frankie Barber Cleveland Ohio Hugh Barb Wyoming General Hospital Eldon Browning Frank Harvey Renis Frankie Morgaton N. C Howard Harvey

Oak Hill Methodist WSCS Group Appoints Committees For Social

Oak Hill Methodist Church in OAK HILL sets a cake social for Oct 11 from 6 30 p m to 2 p m with committees named for table decor music beverages and Sunday arrangements. New member Mrs Lucille Bennett joins the group and guests Miss Polly Dunbabin and Miss Florence Oxendale attend.

Oak Hill Methodist WSCS Oak Hill ANS Oak Hill Methodist Church Wasleyan Service Guild Margaret Jones Highland Ave James Dickerson Jesse Jones Wanda Farrish V.C. Sundstrom R. B. Crisby Wayne Winston Charles Wiseman Nancy Hannabass W. F. Eigenbrod Jhairman George Armgheane Miss Hannabass Margaret Bryant Gerald Green Lyn. Hussar Marion Lane W. F. Maddy Sundstrom George — Armstrong Bigenbrod Herbert Lane Jr Bill McKnight William Moore John W. Perry Jr Crislip Winston Mills Shirley Alvis Avis Partain Lucille Bennett Polly Dunbabin Florence Oxendale

Oak Hill Jr Women to Sponsor Hypnotic Marvel Show Oct 19

Oak Hill Junior Woman's Club announced a hypnotist show by Dr. Tahman Conrad and Co. titled Hypnotic Marvels at Oak Hill Elementary School on Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. Proceeds fund Cub Scout Pack 125 and other club projects. Tickets go on sale via Tri-Hi-Y students. club members earn bonuses for ticket sales.

Oak Hill Jr Oak Hill RNS Flield iOak Hill Dr. Conrad Tahman Conrad Whitesville J. W. Mahoney Club Presssons Boone County Dr. Conrad and Co Oak Day County Hill Ifr Super Circus Bridey Murphy Tri-Hi-Y Colins High School

VFW Auxiliary Buys Wheelchair for Loan or Rent

Oak Hill reports the VFW Auxiliary purchased a wheelchair to be rented or loaned to area residents. At a Wednesday meeting, members urged contact with president Mrs E B Gwinn to obtain the chair. The group also outlined an achievement book to be completed and turned to the state department next June. Guests at the Oct 17 social will be seven area Girls State delegates, accompanied by Mrs John Scott of the American Legion Auxiliary. Present were Mrs Gwinn, Mrs David Darling, Mrs Marion Late, Mrs John, Miss Joreta Midkiff, and Mrs Bill Wendell.

Oak Hill ANS Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary E. B. Giwinn State Department John Scott American Legion. Auxiliary Gwinn David Darling Marion Late John Joreta Midkiff Bill Wendell

Birthday Party Honors Virginia Woman At Home

Sat urday evening party at the Mitchem home honored birthday girl Virginia Mitchen. Hosts Mr and Mrs Carl Mitchem served refreshments to guests including Karen Roberts Janey Roberts Rod Roberts Joe Harvey Bill Vaughn Jackie Cantrell Cameron Workman Tommy Cox Dip Stepp Gwenda Patsy Sharon Shields Barbara Lester Bob Berkhead Betty Lester Sue Lusk Bil Miller Fern Lambert Sue Williams Douglas Altizer Everett McCracken Denver McCracken Tommy Adkins Nelson Lusk Stanley Lusk.

Satleysville Rns Virginia Mitchen Carl Mitchem Fern Lambert Sue Williams Douglas Altizer Everett Denver McCracken Tommy Adkins Nelson Lusk Stanley Lusk

Building Permits Issued in Oak Hill This September

Four building permits totaling 66,500 were issued in September. Earl Mullins, contractor, for an eight room brick house and garage worth 26,000. Earl Mullins, contractor, for a 32,000 addition to Jones Ave Church of God. Hobart Wood for an 8,000 five room house on Gatewood Ave. H J Powell for a 500 garage on Central Ave.

Oak Hill BNS Wallace Bennett Earl Mullins Jones Ave Church of God Hobart Wood Gatewood Ave H. J. Powell Central Ave

Two Oak Hill Nurses Attend Monongahela Mountain Festival

Miss Shirley Phillips and Miss Sie Lilly of Oak Hill Hospital will depart Fayetteville at 1 p.m. today by chartered plane for Elkins to attend the Monongahela Mountain State Forest Festival. Phillips, formerly from Elkins, has previously competed in the festival pageant. The parade is scheduled for Thursday.

Vak Hiol Shirley Phillips Sie Lilly Oak Hill Hospital Fayetteville Elkins Monongahela Mountain State Forest Phillips

John Powell Honored On 77th Birthday At Homecoming

John Powell of Greenview was honored on his 77th birthday with a dinner and a homecoming for family and friends this Sunday, the event marking a festive family gathering and local recognition.

Whitesville RNS John Powell Greenview

Whitesville Lions Club Will Purchase Glasses

Whitesville Lions Club will provide glasses as part of its sight program. At the Tuesday meeting a two‑person committee named to plan a Thanksgiving dance. President Yed Bsharah urged progress on Lions Park improvements including a possible permanent fence structure near the highway.

Wihtesville RNL Lions Club Lions Dewey Hartess Jim Kostas Bob Plantz Lions Park Yed Bsharah

Comfort Youngsters Receive Promotions at Rally Day

In Whitesville at Comfort Presbyterian Church on September 20, Rally Day promoted several youngsters to higher departments. The Rev. V. A. Venezia led the exercises as the church pursued a 100 attendance goal. Names include Rita Toney, Mike Dolin, Donna Perdue to primary. Gary Banks, Michael Gillenwater, Troy Haspel, Suzanne Jarrett, Barbara Midkiff, John Carl Venezia to junior. Ronne Perdue, Alice Jo Buchko, Suzie Tuper, Vinnie Maynor, Juanita Spurlock, Sandy Copper to pioneer. Jane Madison, Connie Midkiff, Carolyn Starkey, Donna Perdue, Patsy Farley, Frances Stout to senior.

Whitesville RNS Comfort Presbyterian Church V. A. Venezia Rita Toney Mike Dolin Donna Perdue Gary Banks Michael Gillenwater Troy Haspel Suzanne Jarrett Barbara Midkiff John Carl Venezia Ronne Perdue Alice Jo Buchko Suzie Tuper Vinnie Maynor Juanita Spurlock Sandy Cooper Pioneer Jane Madison Connie Midkiff Carolyn Starkey Patsy Farley Frances Stout

Water company to raise rates in Fayette County

The Gau ley Bridge Water Co received PSC permission to increase rates about 23 percent effective with Oct. 1 meter readings. The company reported a 1933 net operating loss of $1,249, and if the higher rates had applied, a 5.74 percent return on investment would have resulted. New charges include a $213 muniment and a five-step scale from $1.40 per 1,000 gallons for the first 2,000 monthly, down to 50 cents per 1,000 for usage over 100,000. the old rates had a $1,735 minimum and a scale from 1.12% to 4 cents.

Charleston Gauley Bridge

Pine Knob News Personalities and Visits

Mr and Mrs Robert Webb moved into their Pine Knob home. Mr and Mrs Bill Workman and daughter of Pine Knob and Mr and Mrs Ariel Workman of Syl Vester were guests of Mr and Mrs Willy Bone of Pine Knob. Lois Ann and Garnet Jarrell students at Concord College Athens visited their Pine Knob parents Mr and Mrs Jim Jarrell and Mr and Mrs Don Jarrell.

Pine Knob RNS Robert Webb Bill Workman Ariel Workman Syl Vester Willy Bone Lois Ann Garnet Jarrell Concord College Athens Jim Jarre Don Jarrell

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K R Brown Woman's Club Meeting Memorial Auditorium C. R. Bright Jimmie Jones Gladys Zary George Hatfield Carl B. Wickens Belly Hamstead Earl Beane Editorium A. Kidd Harold Jones E. 0. Wiseman Porter Waugh Neville St 1St Baptist Westinghouse Television Corinne Appliance CO Corinne, W. VA Westinghouse Superior Sterling CO Betty Rice Barbara Curtis Crotty D. K. Daniels Robert Jones Patty J. J. Blankenship Lucille A. Hays Mayme Appling E. He Bynoi C. A. Ellison J. K. Smith Ina Cook Iris Cook Warren Tolliver Norma Jean J. J. Compton G. J. Robin Adle Gordon Skidmore Lloyd Cook Lee Hodson Clyde Byrd R. E. Dishner Karen J. K. Elkins Pug Ferrell Jane Banton Naoma WS Canee Buick Icena Ruan P.s First Avenue DETER Bail Bays Buick, Inc Mountain Cline Inc Beckley West Virginia Lilydale Personals Wayung Billy Burgess Paul Mills Jones Guild Carroll Johnson Sue Lilly Wiseman J.K. Gallaher VFW Auxiliary Eomild Curren Hen Win Rong Fairmont Consumer Service NJ A Flaiven Whitesville Lions Club Comfort S. Heber Street
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