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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1956
Page
3
Fayetteville report notes Benton Humphrey selects forest fire protectors for Fayette County. The story outlines appointment details, local officials, and potential impact on firefighting policy within the county. Names of related officials and agencies are cited to establish context and authority.
Fayetteville and surrounding towns prepare for the November 6 vote on the permissive Taxation and Finance Amendment. The measure allows counties to hold local elections for extra school levies, extends approval of special levies to five years, and permits bond-related levies up to five percent of assessments. Local clerks announce the amendment details and lay out the implications for voters and school funding.
Recent births recorded at Wyoming General Hospital include Janet Darlene Cumby born September 29 to Robert Andrew Cumby and wife in Amigo. Anna Jane Lane born September 28 to Homer Harris Lane and wife in Bud. Cathy Jane Webb born September 27 to Javan Thomas Allen and wife in June stion. Michael Byron Webb born September 25 to Warren Dudley Webb and wife in Sabine. James David Tucker born September 24 to James Monroe Tucker and wife in Helen. Teresa Daline Clanbell born September 24 to James Merlin Clanbell and wife in Mullens. Susan Lynn Rose born September 24 to Jack Rose and wife in Rhodell. Geraldine Helen Ross born September 19 to Buster Ross and wife in Lego. Trena Elaine Quesenberry born September 19 to Rainer Leslie Quesenberry and wife in Pinevivo. Debra Roze Simmons born September 18 to Lenais D. Simmons and husband in Stephenson. Ruby Ann Powers born September 18 to Joseph Powers and wife in Amizo. Cathy Sue Rucker born September 18 to Millard Andrew Rucker and wife in Otsego. Susan Kay Combs born September 18 to David Thomas Combs and wife in Sewego. David Michael Hay born September 18 to William David Hay and Bren ton family.
First Christian Church will purchase a kitchen sink and cabinets funded by Christian Women's Fellowship. At the quarterly meeting members planned a bake sale for October 20 at Cook's Furniture in South Martins to raise funds, with Mrs. Cecil Farrole as general chairman overseeing devotionals and reports from two circles.
Pax announces an opening for a Fourth Class Postmaster at Pax. Applications accepted until November 6. Salary $2.30 a year. Applicants must reside in the Pax post office territory and be at least 18, with no maximum age. those over 70 may be considered only for temporary one year renewals. Include examination requirements and filing instructions. forms filed with the U S Civil Service Commission, Washington 25, D C, must be received or postmarked by the closing date. Surviving are his wife Mrs Esmay Legg Clyde Legg Charleston sister Mrs Elora Blake Florida. Also mentions a brother Os.
The obituary notes two half brothers Reubin and Harmon Neal from Clay, one son Homer H Legg Jr, and three daughters Pauline Route 1 Fayetteville, Vera Charleston, and Mrs Ver non Cox Summerlee. The body will be moved from Thomas Funeral Home Oak Hill to the residence at 4 p.m. today and to the church one hour before services.
Fayetteville reports ill voters may request absentee ballots by Oct. 27 through the Circuit Clerk. Qualified voters must be registered in proper precinct and may vote if absent from home state. Physician statement required on the application form. Those out of state on election day may cast ballots in person Oct. 27 to Nov. 2.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Mae Williams were held at 11 am at Cunningham Mortuary Chapel Charleston officiated by Rev. J. C. Musser. Burial followed at Lively Cemetery Long Branch. Mrs. Williams 57 of 813 Smith St Charleston died last Wednesday at a daughter’s home in Durbar after three years of illness. A Kanawha County lifelong resident, she was McMillan Hospital School of Nursing graduate and Marmet Baptist Church member. She was wife of Oscar Williams longtime New York Central Railroad employee in Property Protection. Surviving: brother J. E. McCormack Roanoke Va and two sisters Mrs W M Taylor and Mrs C Wells Marmet.
Rev Homer H Legge, 69, died at home on Route 1 Fayetteville after seven months illness from heart condition. Funeral at 2 pm Saturday at Church of God Humphrey Town with Rev William Johnson. Burial in High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill. He was a retired coal miner and member of UMWA Local 848 Summertee. born in Clay County on Jan 4 1838.
A county wide political jamboree is scheduled for Memorial Auditorium in Fayetteville Monday at 8 p.m. Admission is free with prizes including a Zenith TV and a Crosley radio. Principal speakers are Cecil Underwood Chapman Rey trcomb and Dan Louchery with all Republican state and county candidates attending. Underwood and Louchery will tour Fayette County earlier in the day. A tea for wives of candidates will be hosted at Hotel Hill from 1 30 to 3 30 p.m. Ladies of all parties are invited.
Glen Rogers Parent Teacher Association elected new officers at the first meeting held Thursday night at the school. Br. C. C. Cottrill was named president and Mrs. Helen Kuklish secretary-treasurer. The group scheduled a Halloween Carnival for 7 p.m. October 2 in the school gymnasium. The next meeting is set for November 13.
Roy Lee Harmon West Virginia poet laureate was guest speaker at the Oceana Woman's Club annual banquet at the Oceana Methodist Church. He read nature poems and urged spiritual focus, with Bill Laird and others performing. The club announced rummage plans for Oct 27, enters the West Virginia Federation Community Achievement contest, and donated to Camp Gallahad. Thirty-eight attended.
Miss Ruth Ann Morris and Bobby Eugene Halstead united in marriage at Montcoal Presbyterian Church Sunday evening. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Clarence Webb and Clyde Morris, wore a crystaleite gown with veil and carried white carnations and gladioli. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Halstead of Naoma. The ceremony was led by Rev. Harvey Bales with harp-piano accompaniment. Afterward a church reception featured a three-tier cake. The couple will reside in Cleveland, Ohio, where Halstead works for Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp.
Whitesville Republican officials announced that Cecil Underwood the GOP nominee for Governor and Chapman Revercomb the GOP nominee for Congress will speak at a rally in Madison on October 20. The event will feature party leaders and supporters from the county and area.
Pineville High School hosts its annual Halloween Carnival on Oct. 29 with a program featuring a queen, games, refreshments, and prizes. Proceeds benefit the band, student council, and library. committee includes Bruno Pais and Mrs. Arthur Blankenship. County candidates will speak and entertainment is by Twilight string band and a quartet.
Two miners were treated for injuries at Wyoming General Hospital after separate incidents. Frank McNaughlin, 28, of Pineville, was hurt when a starter bus fell against his left leg at the TraLee mine. George W. Johnston, 38, of Rhodell, and Sophia Hatfield, 35, of Coallover, were injured in separate rock and hip injuries at Coal Mountain and Wyco mine. A nine-year-old South Mullens boy, Tommy Maynard, was treated after a dog bite to the leg.
Colcord residents report weekend visits and travel. Mrs. R. F. Stover went to Greenbrier County to stay with her sister then to Cape Charles Va to visit son Earl Stover and family. Earl, in the armed forces, is stationed at Cape Charles. Oscar Scarbro and Cleveland, Ohio, worker Jimmie Dale Cooper and Frodd Cooper returned home to Colcord after weekend work in Cleveland. Carol Cooper received a stork shower hosted by Mrs Scarbro with attendees. Carl Dillon visited Harvey Dillon in Blue Pennant. Med White Murriel Beller and sons Billy, Stevie and Randy returned from Norfolk Va. Terry Dillon of Lamporte Ind visited Colcord Elementary to speak about tornado experiences to fifth and sixth graders.
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