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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1956
Page
3
Oak Hill Democratic women group announces an open house for all party supporters from 6 to 10 pm October 27 at the Scout Cabin in Oak Hill City Park. President Betty Blizzard guides the informal rally with refreshments to be served.
The 28th annual Bluestone Presbyterial gathers at Mullens First Presbyterian Church today and Wednesday. Sessions open with an Executive Board meeting and 6 p.m. dinner by the local church women. Mrs. W. L. Sexton of Bluefield presides. Registration and Communion follow a 9 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. officers to be elected. Special speakers include Mrs. J. Frank Nash of Alderson, Mrs. W. E. S. McCormick of Beckley, Rev. H. R. Gladney of Rice, and Rev. H. Bruce Fisher of Williamson.
Mr and Mrs Richard Abbott of Seth announce the birth of a son at Charleston General Hospital on Sept 21. Mr and Mrs Charles Clendenin of Prenter announce a son born Sept 22 at Charleston General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jack Shabdue of Keith announce a daughter born Sept 24 at Charleston General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Dayton Jarrell of Naoma announce a son born Sept 27 at Charleston General Hospital. Mrs Oscar Thompson of Clear Creek attended a minister meeting for the Church of God of Prophecy Clear Creek branch. Mr and Mrs Charley Fowler rebuilding their home at Clear Creek after a recent fire. Mr and Mrs Oscar Thompson attended the funeral of his Aunt Mrs Susan Miller of Colcord. Most boating deaths occur in the 22 to 24 age group.
An exhibition titled Media Technology era oil and watercolor paintings opened in the West Virginia Institute dormitory lounge. Sponsored by the Industrial Arts club and nationally by Traveling Artists Inc., the show runs daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Oct. 20 with a student preview Friday night. The event features works from about 20 contemporary American artists and aims to spark further arts events this semester. Also noted is a tentative season including a film on contemporary ceramics and painting and an exhibition by the Brooklyn Society of Artists.
Whitesville and Oceana report plans for a Rockcastle Association Fall Rally hosted by the Boone County Education Association. Invitations go to about 200 members for a morning program at the First Baptist Church Oceana with a day of music, talks on school support amendments, and a lunch.
Funeral services for five month old Debra Lynn Sears were held Monday at the Church of God in Jodie, conducted by Rev. Ernest Easterling. Burial followed at Rock Creek Cemetery near Jodie. Debra is survived by her parents Eugene and wife, two sisters Martha and Patricia, one brother Daniel, maternal grandmother Mrs. Ella Thomas of Jodie, and her Sears family of Diana.
Pineville society notes list numerous weekend and weekend visiting guests. Families from Beckley Bluefield Huntington Princeton and Hemphill shared meals and called on relatives. Residents including Mrs Cline Mrs Shumate and Mrs Basham are mentioned with local additions.
Mrs. G C Cline of Inez Ky visits her son Jessie Cline family. John Pomeroy and wife stay with daughter Frank Lemine in Baltimore. Leonard Williams family attend Minnie Campbell birthday in Kincaid. Charles Harmon and siblings visit Chesapeake. Nina Nutter hosts Charles Russell Garrett in Ansted. L G Snider makes Bluefield business trip. John Paynter visits L M Platts in Powellton. Norfolk VA guest Kenneth Toney Jr. visits Snider. Eugene Campbell, Marshall student, returns home for weekend. Worley Brown family visit Bolt relatives. H Gallaher stays with Bikini parents. Hurley Pennington family visit Lynchburg. Riley Campbell visits Princeton. Reece Pennington and sons visit Troutlake.
West Virginia Institute of Technology announces a new 1500 dollar Claude Worthington Benedum Scholarship Loan Fund funded by the Benedum Foundation of Pittsburgh. Eligible are bona fide West Virginia residents in need who meet college requirements and agree to repay. Administration will be handled by Tech officials.
Gibson headquarters opened last week in Madison in a former Madison Flower Shop location after the shop vacated. Tommy Gibson, a coal miner from Madison and former Democrat candidate for Boone County sheriff, is now backed by Republicans and has strong support from United Mine Workers. He has named Staley Skeens of Danville as a deputy candidate if elected.
WIITESVILLE ANS Three courses were offered at the Madison sub-district Leadership Training School for Methodist pastors superintendents and laymen. Sessions ran Oct 8 to Oct 12 beginning at 7 pm. Courses included The use of the Bible With Children by Helen Stealey The Meaning of Methodism by R L Moore and Church School Administration by Aldrend P Wallace.
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