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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1955

Page

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Barbecue party sparks a shifting web of attraction

At a Kennerly barbecue a wall split the terrace into intimate spaces where Adam Laird meets Linda Van Sant, a green eyed older woman who captivates him. Ann, jealous and distant, watches as Linda flirts with wealthier Theo Bell while Adam imagines a life with the enticing rival. The night ends with tangled desires and uncertain loyalties as the affair begins to stir.

Ann Adam Adam Laird van Sant Linda van Sant Theodore Bell Bell Kennerly Ted Bell Linda Blood Bank Curtis Alexander

Soldier Reported Held by Soviet Prisoner in 1950s

In Heidelberg Germany the U S Army checked files for clues about Lt Eugene Stanley Fabian 36 of Chicago reported held by Soviets. Headquarters had no record but suggested he may have been with U S forces in Austria. Ex-prisoners also mention Mrs Erika Field Wallach, linked to Noel Field, missing since 1950 East Berlin.

Heidelberg Germany U. S. Army Eugene Stanley Fabian Chicago U. S Austria Washington Soviet Union Fabian Army Erika Field Wallach State Department Noel Field Wallach East Berlin

Tito hosts 17 Soviet parliament members at Brioni lunch

President Tito entertained a 17 member delegation of visiting Soviet Parliament members at lunch yesterday at his Adriatic Brioni retreat. The Yugoslav leader hosted the talks during a private visit amid ongoing East bloc relations.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Tito Adriatic Brioni

Rock Creek Personal News Highlights Local Visits

Local society notes from Rock Creek record church visits, district conference attendance in Sophia, community meals at Beckley Coca Cola plant, weekend guests in Rock Creek, and family moves. Frequent names include Rev H E Smith, Mrs Jarrell, the Jessups, and the O'Dells among Rock Creek residents and nearby areas.

Rock Creek RNS H. E. Smith Meadow Dale Fairmont Sophia Herbert E. Smith Charles E. Jarrell Buster Bradley Dewey O’dell Opha Daniel Orpha Vaughn Coca Cola Beckley George Blankenship Georgia Kay June Vence Dillon Saundra Terry Arnett Bill Blankenship Emil Griffeth Gale J. L. Bradford Bradfords Harry Workman Frank Massey Sundial Kay Marshall Sugar Cantley Betty Underwood Ann Lovely Norma Bartrum Roger Jessup Stevie Roger Jr Long Branch Monroe Jessup Midway Earl Underwood Jimmy Shafer Charlesotn Elizabeth Flynn Johnie Stevie and Dewey O'Dell Tom Jarrell Naoma Howard Aliff Stickney Clay Bottom

Birthday Party Held at Arnett

A surprise party honored Arthur Milam of Arnett on his 44th birthday Friday evening hosted by his wife and daughter Naomi. Refreshments were served to a lengthy list of attendees including the Milam families, Cooke and Wills clans, and local friends and relatives.

Arnett RNS Arthur Milam Naomi Tom Milam Ash Cooke Earl Milam Milt Cooke Gary Tommie Milam Tommy Jr Gerald Daniel Randy Phillip Kenneth Harper Alfred Milam Linda Gertrude Webb Jimmy Ray Stover Martha Wiley Carol Lillie Milam Benny Dwane Clara Stevens Addie Webb Joe Milam Dianne Cooke Eddie Milam Bobby Wills Buck Milam Sue Cooke Dickie Milam Goldie Wills Orville Dickens Betty Russell James and Perry Carl Bongas George Bock Harrison Wills Marilyn Mankin

Miners Recognized For Participation In Safety Program

The U S Bureau of Mines honored 1 575 workers at Pocahontas Fuel Itmann and Amonate mines for 100 percent participation in the accident prevention course. Leaders praised safety gains, noting 98 coal mine fatalities statewide in 1955, with roof falls highlighted as largely preventable. Abarbecue dinner followed the ceremony.

A. R. Matthews Pocahontas Fuel Co Bluefield Itmann Amonate U. S. Bureau of Mines George J. Titler Beckley UMWA J. J. Forbes Washington, D. C W. H. Bowen J. W. Pero E. M. Lewis Walter Sturgill State Mines Department Charles Ferguson Washington D. C Harry Gandy Jr National Coal Association J. B. Woolridge Pocahontas Operators Association J. B. Benson Southern Coal Producers Association Julius Olzer B. M. Booker State Department of Mines W. R. Park L. G. Fitzgerald M. J. Hovanec U. S Bureau of Mines James Leeber D. B. Housman Pocahontas Jeanne Dubendorf Umwa Journal J. H. Johnson Clyde Gover Dewey R. Honaker G. L. Asbury Richard J. Baugh PF. PF. Jerrett A. V. Sproles H. W. Sphar Pocahontas Fuel Pocahontas Fuel Company Bureau United Mine Workers National Coal Organizations Bowen Park Forbes District 29 West Virginia Clyde Glover UMW Titler International Union Bernice M. Booker Asbury and Baugh Glover and Honaker

Funeral set for Ben Murphy in Mount Hope

Ben H. Murphy sixty five of Mount Hope died after a six week illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Tyree Funeral Home chapel Mount Hope with Rev Ernest Barley officiating. Burial in McDonald cemetery. Survived by wife Annie three brothers John of Toledo Walter of Texas and James of Mount Hope one sister Mrs Margaret Oliver of Kilsyth and stepson Hobart Hendricks of Mount Hope.

Mount Hope BNS Ben H. Murphy Tyree John Toledo Ohio Walter Texas James Margaret Oliver Kilsyth Hobart Hendricks

Officers Chosen By Farm Women Club Names Leaders

Pax Farm Woman's Club elected Mrs. J. W. Stack president at a meeting hosted by Mrs. J. E. Lively. New officers include Mrs. W. F. Shaffer vice president and Mrs. Raymond Kelly secretary treasurer plus committees on devotionals, books, education, housing, recreation, and international relations. A luncheon followed with guests and a lesson on wills and family documents led by attorney Howard Carson.

PAX J. W. Stack Pax Farm Woman's Club J. E. Lively W. F. Shaffer Raymond Kelly Ray Humphrey Glen Barlow Sherwin Stover Sam Hyden Will Humphrey C. W. McCoy Cecil Humphrey Howard Carson Fayetteville Carl Murdock Carol Miller Seibert Janney Beverly Humphrey Debbie Miller Gary Murdock Marvin Humphrey Paul Humphrey

Nagging Backache and Sleepless Nights Doan's Pills Ad

Nagging backache, headaches, and muscle pains may arise from overexertion and stress. Doan's Pills offer pain relief, soothing bladder irritation, and mild diuretic action to aid kidney output. If worn out by discomfort, try Doan's Pills for relief that millions have trusted for over 60 years.

Dean Doan

Pineville Personal News Highlights Local Visitors

Pineville residents report business visits in Huntington and Ann Arbor Michigan. J W Burton and family plan weekend with sister in Roanoke Virginia. Rev Albert R Young returns from a conference in Charleston after attending Beckley District gathering. Cook Memorial Baptist Church members attended the Baptist State Convention at Parkersburg.

Pineville Rns J. W. Burton William, Jr Huntington J. B. Pais Robert Nunley Annn Arbor Michigan L. F. Hamilton Roanoke Albert R. Young Charleston Beckley Sophia Cook Memorial Baptist Church Parkersburg Robert McCoy O. L. Burgess Bruce Howard Ike Belcher

Stork Shower For Mrs Bailey Held at Church

A stork shower for Mrs Claude Bailey of Maple Ave was held Friday night in the First Baptist Church recreation room. About 25 guests attended with hostess duties shared by Mrs Bill Finney Mrs Charles Edwards Mrs Earl Burcham Mrs Robert Carr Mrs Ivan Halsey and Mrs T C Russell.

Thompson Rises Set Wednesday

Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Mae Thompson 53 Seth will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Hope Cemetery with Rev. Arnold Cooper officiating. She died Sunday after a long illness. Survivors include husband Okey six daughters three sons two half sisters two half brothers and five grandchildren.

Seth Bessie Mae Thompson Mount Hope Arnold Cooper Valley Funeral Home Whitesville Vivian Vars Thompson Okey Norma Peters Coal Fork Artie Ketcher Norton Sylvia Kirk Charleston Sadie Kirk Petona Vars Zelmarre Edward Tilda Javis Hester McKinley Robinson Sadie Thomas Willard Adkins

False Teeth Care Boosts Confidence with Powder Aid

Readers warned that plate slips cause embarrassment and discomfort. A simple tip suggests sprinkling a small amount of alkaline powder on plates to improve grip, reduce odor, and ease wearing. Available at drug counters.

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