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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1956
Page
1
Hunter Hunter Milan told police he mistook Mercer County man Ray Houck of Black Oak near Princeton Milam for a ruffed grouse and shot him on Garwood Mountain around 2 30 p m Friday. Houck was taken to Princeton hospital with pellet hits to shoulder and neck. Investigation continues as the only shooting miscues in Wyoming County during the opening hunting days.
Funeral services for James Chart Mullens aged 74 will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at New Richmond Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Bower and Rev. Ike Mullens officiating. Burial follows at the family cemetery on Micajah Ridge. Mullens died Sunday at his Micajah Ridge Farm home. He was born August 10, 1882. Surviving: widow Cora, three sons Blaine Cleveland Ohio Ronnie and Leonard New Richmond. nine daughters Vesta Hatfield Luther Byrd Paul Green Charles Lindsay Sonia Sink Herndon Lola Hanover Kopperston Porter McKinney Imann Walter Lane Hanover Ray Staton Black Eagle. one brother Robert Mullens. one sister Cora Workman Bluefield. 35 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Body to be moved from Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Mullens to Kenneth Dodson residence New Richmond at 5 p.m. today.
Two vehicle crashes reported in Mullens area over the weekend. Dan Steele of Bluefield injured when his car rear ended a coal truck on State Route 10 near Herndon and treated at Bluefield Sanitarium for a cut chin and chest bruises. Mrs Eula Cole of Mullens hit a fire hydrant on Guyandotte Avenue and was not injured after being forced onto the sidewalk by another vehicle.
Mount Hope RNS—Mr and Mrs W B Ramey announce the engagement of their daughter Rowena Lee to Ernest Napier son of Mr and Mrs Henry Napier The couple live in Washington DC where Rowena is employed by the FBI and a Lenore High School graduate Wedding plans are incomplete
Whitesville RNS Boone County teachers with instructor cards for First Aid Courses may renew them by contacting the Boone County Red Cross. Lewis Titsworth and James Burns outlined the renewal steps during a county visit. Eligible teachers receive updated manuals and textbooks and may issue attainment certificates to students after completing the course.
Three Wyoming County men died in a head on collision on the Davis Stuart road near the State Fairgrounds. A fourth hunter remained in serious condition at Greenbrier Valley Hospital. Otey Graham 17 Windon James A Lawson 26 Itmann and Alvis Graham 27 Pineville were killed. Wandal McNeely 14 Pineville remained serious. William Fawcette 37 Alderson also serious. The crash occurred about 6 a.m. with Fawcette en route to Millpoint. The Graham car carried pheasants and squirrels. Lawson left a wife and two children. Alvis Graham leaves a wife and four children. The Graham brothers were from Basin and Windom. Triple funeral planned at Spruce Grove Church Wednesday. Burial in Spruce Grove Cemetery.
Fayette County authorities report two men arrested in a Fayelle Motel armed robbery and shooting investigation. Jack Vance, 53, motel owner and C and O Railway employee, and J D Stull Jr. were taken into custody after an incident at U S Route 2. Linkous, a key witness, alleged Vance and Stull assaulted him and looted money during the motel confrontation.
In Payetteville the Junior Woman's Club names committee chairs for a Fall Fashion Show and Bridge-Canasta event set for Oct 18 at Memorial Auditorium. Harold Sullivan and Miss Deri Vaglie lead sales, publicity, and decorations. Mrs. Houston Wen chairs Bridge-Canasta. Miss Catherine Settle Jr. assists. Tickets available from club members.
The Comfort Grade School Parent-Teachers Association held its October meeting at the school. Principal Ross Tagliente reported on the School Support Amendment and urged its passage to aid Boone County schools. Attendance reached the fourth and sixth grades. A November 3 dinner was planned with committees named for details.
Glen Gilkerson of Maplewood will be charged with negligent shooting after he mistook his brother in law John Lincoln Buchanan's fur cap for a squirrel during a hunting outing near Renick. Buchanan, 28, died from a shot in the back of the head as the group searched woods at dusk. The incident occurred about 6 p.m. two miles north of Renick. funeral arrangements are set for Maplewood Methodist Church.
William H. Sanders, Republican for Congress, told Wyco miners that West Virginia coal workers are key to the state's future and will vote for Eisenhower. He claimed miners are independent of party bosses and criticized Kee family ties to government while promising his family will not be on the public payroll.
Fayetteville announces the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Waiter S. Wilson. The newborn weighed six pounds six ounces and was named Ann Oliver.
Fayetteville Local Board No 3 lists Joseph Ernest Sanborn as delinquent for failing to report for a Sept 5 physical exam and for not updating address. Formerly of Montgomery Alabama with a last known California mailing address in Vallejo. Call Local Board No 3 Fayetteville with any information.
The Parent-Teacher Association undertakes room improvements at Scar Bro Elementary School this year as part of PTA activities.
Miss Mount Hope Mary Lou Bane wed John Mack Frazier in Mount Hope. Bride is a Mount Hope High School graduate. groom is son of Mr and Mrs A Frazier of Oak Hill. The ceremony was at Mount Hope Methodist Church with Rev J E Perkins officiating.
A birthday roster lists residents including William Adams Aubrey ML Hope Virgil Johnson Prudence Berdye Lee Bennett Dorothy Bibb Delmla Thomas Fayetteville Oma Malay Meadow Bridge Beulah Febean Julian Gilbe Pax Hobert Jones Thurmond and others across Oak Hill Pax and surrounding communities.
A Logan County crash on West Virginia 89 near Christian killed 19 year old Charles Ferguson of Cyclone and injured four others. Injured were George Cook 22 Andrew Warf 4 Harold O'Brien 16 and Carlos Cook 17. All were listed in satisfactory condition at Man Memorial Hospital.
Three young siblings and a sister were in a family car when it went over an embankment near Dinawilla on Sunday. Estil Cook 16 Garrard Cook 15 Glen Cook 11 and Mary Cook 10 survived with injuries. Glen treated for lacerations, Mary for multiple bruises and possible collarbone fracture. The vehicle struck a tree as a MacArthur couple, Mr and Mrs Herbert Bolt, arrived to help.
Mrs Rhoda Carr was honored with a birthday dinner Sunday at the home of Mrs Joe Blaylock in Whitesyiler Out-of-town guests attended including Mr and Mrs Dave Bar Bess Blue Pennant Mr and Mrs Charlie Buzzard Comfort Alma Carr Saint Albans Mr and Mrs Joe Carr Glasgow Mrs Aretta Kidd Gilbert Mr and Mrs Charles Lewis Bloomingrose and Mr and Mrs Noah Buzzard Seth
Three boys aged 12 13 and 14 admitted stealing four bicycles and two wagon wheels in a spate of thefts spanning Black Eagle to South Mullens. One bike was sold for 2 at Tralee and recovered. The youths lived in Corinne and Mullens and two had prior thefts. Police will confer with Judge Worrell on actions.
Oceana officials面对 a dispute over fire equipment after a second fire truck delivered last June 28 was repossessed by American LaFrance. The town council cites no budget funds for a further truck while the volunteer department seeks protection for outlying areas. Fire Chief Herward Bailsjoey said no outside calls can be answered until more motorized gear is obtained.
Six area men have been called for induction into the armed forces on Nov. 1, according to J. R. Gentry clerk of the local selective board. Inductees include James Sherman Tredway Oak Hill Elvin Leonard Rages Jr Ansted Montague Clint Jackson Oak Hill Howard Lewis Jones Lansing Ronald Lee Whipley Ansted and William Jerald Skages Ansted.
Boone County Democrat Headquarters announces rallies this month with Congressman Robert C. Byrd and Judge R. D. Bailey set for Oct 20 in Wharton. Byrd spoke Oct 6 at Ramage praising Democratic achievements while fundraisers include a turkey dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the school, with proceeds aiding the PTA treasury of 367.09.
The Missionary Circle of the First Presbyterian Church discussed plans for a Silver Tea at 3 p.m. on November 4 during the October meeting led by president Mrs. Wilson Hall. The session opened with prayer and membership report. four guests attended. The next meeting is set for November 3 at Mrs. Galen Work’s home in Jarrolds Valley.
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