Copperhead Bites Handler At Holiness Meeting
In a McDowell County church at Jolo, Ray Stewart of Mead led a snake handling service where a copperhead struck him. Four copperheads and two rattlesnakes were displayed on a raised platform as hymns rang out and worshipers danced. Stewart described persecution and a past rattlesnake bite that healed, while others spoke of faith and avoidance of medical aid.
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Jolo
McDowell County
Ray Stewart
Mead
Brother Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Luther Peck
Altho
God
Christ
Jesus
Bob
Barbara Elkins
Henry Shelton
Faith and venom in Copperhead service described
The account details a revival gathering in Raven, Virginia where believers handle copperhead snakes and drink strychnine. Brother Shelton is bitten on the right thumb, yet prays through pain as the crowd of about fifty participates in songs, dancing, and a prayer circle. The bite is not fatal in most cases but can be, depending on venom. Shelton recovers and plans to attend again.
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Raven
Brother Shelton
Jesus
Bob Brown
Police Prepare For Halloween In Beckley
Beckley Police Chief Millard Tyree warns Halloween festivities will be policed strictly. No official street closures will be used. officers will patrol from 7 to 11 p m on Halloween night, prepared to arrest anyone destroying property.
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Millard Tyree
Beckley
Tyree
Gruenther Says War Threat Waning Amid Cold War Tensions
Gen Alfred Gruenther, head of the American Red Cross, told AP that a third world war would be averted as U S and Soviet leaders recognize its destructiveness. He included Khrushchev among those who grasp the danger. He cautioned the hot war danger has not vanished and noted Eisenhower Khrushchev visits may ease the standoff.
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Little Rock, Ark
United States
Soviet Union
Alfred M. Gruenther
Nikita) Khrushchev
American Red Cross
Gruenther
U. S
Eisenhower
Khrushchev
Horsemen Select Beckley For State Awards Dinner
The Raleigh County Horsemen's Association will host the State Annual Awards Dinner at 1 30 p m November 22 at the Beckley Hotel. Committee includes Mrs R H Frilen chairwoman and others. About 250 guests expected. dinner open to all attendees. tickets from any association member.
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Beckley
Raleigh County Horsemen's Association
Beckley Hotel
Wade Bardin
Hulett Smith
Tieche
C. A. Smith
Landers
Stanford Nixes Hazing Amid Frat Tragedies
Stanford interfraternity council bans hazing following a student death at USC during a fraternity initiation and another student hospitalized at UC Berkeley with a kidney ailment caused by hazing injuries.
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Stanford
Calif
Stanford University
Interfraternity Council
University of Southern California
University of California In Berkeley
Fire Startled By Dog In Kansas City Basement Incident
Geraldine Mayer owned a gadget with matches that lights when pulled. Her Beagle puppy grabbed it Monday and played in the basement. Firefighters extinguished a blaze in the dog's bed.
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Kansas City
Kan
Geraldine Mayer
Ebenezer Baptist Men Plan Week Evangelistic Services
The Ebenezer Baptist Church men announce a three night revival with the theme Men For The Kingdom. Rev. H E Davis and Raleigh Lanark choirs open Wednesday at 7 30 p m followed by Rev W J Carter Thursday and Rev Henry DuBois Friday with guest choirs. DuBois Ferguson and F De Soto Blaney co chairmen for Men’s Day.
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H. E. Davis
Raleigh and Lanark
W. J. Carter
Henry DuBois
New Hope Baptist Church
DuBois Ferguson
F. DeSoto Blaney
Corey O. Mitchell
Final Rites Set For H. Matherly
Hezekiah Matherly 72 of Flat Top died at 4 05 am Tuesday in Hilltop Nursing Home Oak Hill after years of illness. Born July 9 1887 in Virginia to John and Elizabeth Matherly he was a timber cutter and Primitive Baptist Church member. Surviving are sister America Bennett Ghent son Glenn Flat Top and two grandchildren. Funeral 1 pm Thursday at Peace Chapel Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home burial Flat Top Cemetery body at the funeral home.
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Hezekiah Matherly
Flat Top
Hilltop
Oak Hill
Virginia
John
Elizabeth Matherly
Primitive Baptist Church
America Bennett
Ghent
Glenn
Peace Chapel of
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home
Revival Under Way At Bradley First Baptist Church
The Rev. L. W. Stanley of Max Wel Hill conducts a revival at Bradley First Baptist Church. Pastor Rev. Ray Walls invites all to attend the services through Oct 31 at 7 30 p.m.
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L. W. Stanley
Maxwell Hill
Bradley First Baptist Church
Ray Walls
Dristan Tablets Promoted for Sinus Drainage Relief
New York reports a tablet that supposedly drains clogged sinus cavities rapidly without discomfort. The medication enters the bloodstream and targets sinus tissue to reduce swelling and pressure, with a money back guarantee and 24 tablets priced at 98 cents.
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New York
N. Y
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McDowell
Brown
Charles Coburn
Winifred Gean Clements Natzka
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Nev
Coburn
Gen. Gruenther
R. H. Frilen
L. A. Landers
Albert Tieche
C. Hale
Hale
Ebenezer Baptist
Men of the Ebenezer Baptist Church
H. Matherly
Ees Equipment
AULT
Ashland Oil
L.P
Ashland
Clifford
West Virginia
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