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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1944

Page

4

Kopperston Union Pledges for Roosevelt Fourth Term

Kopperston local union 7604 pledges to back Franklin D Roosevelt for a fourth term and to oppose leaders who endorsed Thomas Dewey. The resolution condemns district leaders who support Dewey and urges members to work toward Roosevelt’s re election in 1944.

Register Kopperston Unnion 7604 Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Chester Hawkins Thomas J. Dewey United States Labor

Kilgore Speaks At Ben Dunnman Grades School

U S Senator Harl ey Kilgore concludes a West Virginia speaking tour with a 2:30 p m address at the Ben Dunnman grades school in Mullens on Sunday He arrives from Oak Hill after speaking at a Democratic rally and recently return ed from the Pacific coast where he campaigned for Franklin D Roosevelts reelection under the Democratic National Committee banner

Register Mullens U. S Harley Martin Kilgore West Virginia Ben Dunnman Kilgore Oak Hill Pacific Coast Roosevelt Democratic National Committee

Review of Book To Aid Mullens Library

A book review of One Foot in Heaven will be given on Monday November 6 at 8 p.m. in Friendship Hall. Reverend C R Bright of First Methodist church will present the review of the book by Hartsell Spence. The Senior Woman's Club sponsors the event to raise funds for the public library run by the club. Proceeds support keeping the library stocked with current titles.

Register Mullens Heaven Friendship Hall C. R. Bright First Methodist Church Hartsell Spence

Willis Funeral for Mrs. Eliza Hazeltine Calloway Willis

Funeral services for 84 year old Mrs Eliza Hazeltine Calloway Willis will be held at the First Christian church this afternoon with Dr Ritchie Ware officiating. Burial follows in Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum. She died Thursday at home after a two week illness from influenza and a paralytic stroke. She was born at Trap Hill on August 16 1860 and married William P Willis in 1880. Surviving are three children Charlie Tucker and George W Willis all of Harper Road, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Active pallbearers include D F Tucker Fred Davis T Harford H A Rath Willis Tucker and Chilton C Tucker.

Eliza Hazeltine Calloway Willis First Christian Church Ritchie Ware Sunset Memorial Park Calfre Harper Road Beck Bair Vanthaar Rlesthy Christan Church Charlie Tucker George W. Willis D. F. Tucker Fred Davis T. Harford H. A. Rath Willis ¢ Tucker Chilton C. Tucker

Captain Brown Visits Parents in Summersville

Captain Dudley Brown, overseas for the last two years, tours weekends with his parents Dr. FLO H. Brown and Mrs. Brown in Summersville. He practiced medicine at Romney before entering the army and his wife and three children are visiting. He was stricken with malaria in North Africa. Dr. McCutcheon and others were called to Greenhbrank last week by illness of Dy Lb, C. McCutcheon.

Summersville Dudley Brown Flo H. Brown Brown Romney North Africa BPR McCutcheon Hy Register Stall Weiler Richwood C. Bennett le N. McCutcheon Greenhbrank Bhaokness Dy Lb C. McCutcheon

Woodrow W. Cook Earns Promotion

Mullens announces Woodrow W. Cook promoted from captain to major in the Eighth Air Force. Commissioned in 1942 at Camp Lee Virginia, he served at Patterson Field and then joined a service group bound for England in May 1943. He is a Mullens High School graduate, former Concordia student, and businessman. His wife Virginia lives with daughter Barbara Lea in Mullens. He is the son of Perry C. and Mrs. Cook of Mullens and has a sister Mrs. Shufflebarger in Pineville.

Lige Register Mullens Woodrow W. Caois Af Mullens Ajspateh Eighth Air Force England Camp Lee Patterson Field Ohio Perry C- Cook C. W. Shufflebarger Pineville

Brothers Meet After Absence

Reciter Staff Writer SU MERLY ILLE Pie Dave rell Johnson and Pvt. Canpell F Johnson, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Johnson, recently spent a sort furlough here. The boys met for the first time since March 1944.

SU Merly Daverell Johnson Pvt Canpell F Johnson Ray Johnson

Bernie Drennen Home From Wars Returns Home

Sergeant Bernie Drennen, son of Elizabeth Olive Drennen, is spending two weeks at home after three years overseas. He served in the P service with Emmett Drennen in France. Private Warren Drennen served in the Pacific aboard S-1-C Bard Drefien also in the Pacific.

Statt Witter Drennen Bernie Brennen Jabeth Olive Drennen Camp Butner N.C Emmett Drennel France Warren Deennel Pacific Bard Drefien Ave

Buzzie McCutcheon Hosts Birthday Party at Home

Register Star writer Summersville notes Buzzie McCutcheon entertained many friends at a Tier leveeten party at his home that night. The evening featured cards and singing as around twenty two friends gathered for celebrations.

Register Summersvillie Buezie McCutcheon

Windom Woman Critically Ill in Local Hospital

A Windom woman, Mrs. Paste Sick, remains critically ill after suffering a paralytic seizure about ten days ago. Hospital authorities report her condition as serious with ongoing treatment at the local facility.

Dinevelle Paste Veitiins Elles Arts

Cecil Meadows Visits Parents in Summersville

Cee Mesuiaws of Coda, Florida, is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Meads in Summersville with his wife joining. The brief item notes family reunion details and indicates travel from Florida.

Cecil Meadows Reoivter Summersviege — TeBot ‘Cee Mesuiaws Coda Fln Ale M.A. Meads

Homeless Family Finds Sanctuary In County's Jail

The Batleys, a homeless couple with two children, were given rooms in Wyoming county jail by Sheriff J W Shufflebarger for the duration of his term after their Pineville home burned. The jail quarters were previously used by the former jailor Clarence Shufflebarger, who moved to new quarters. the sheriff accepted criticism and took responsibility for the decision.

Megleter Pineville Theodore Batley East Pineville Wyoming County J. W. Shufflebarger Imann Baileys

Charles Greer’s Services Today at Glen Rogers Church

Funeral services for Charles Smith Greer 50 who died in a mining accident will be held at Glen Rogers church Sunday at 1 p m conducted by Rev Bert Brooks Burial will be Sunset Memorial Park Beckley Greer born March 8 1894 Tolliver NC son of Wilbur and the late Greer He served in WWI in France as a machine gunner earning the Gold Service Chevron later joining the Marines 1923 1926 He married Mary Sweeney and worked at Glen Rogers He is survived by brothers Idahu Glen Rogers Oren Mountain City Quince Edward Nottingham PA Joe Bakersville NC two sisters Dora Trivelt Todd NC Nettie Greer Boone NC wife Mary Greer Glen Rogers and four children Percy Elia Mae Stella Faye and Carol Lee.

Register Glen Rogers Charles Smith Greer Raleigh-Wyoming Mining Company Glen Rogers Church Bert Brooks Sunset Memorial Park Beckley Greer Tolliver North Carolina Wilbur France Meuse Argonne Gerardemer Marines Mary Sweeney Idahu, Greer Oren Greer Mountain City Tennessee Quincy Edward Greer Nottingham Pennsylvania Joe Greer Bakersville Dora Trivelt Todd Nettie Greer Boone M Mary Greer Percy Elia Mae Stella Faye Carol Lee

Taylor To Speak At Moose Rally In Mullens

Taylor publisher of the State Sentinel and former congressman will speak at a Moose initiation in Mullens. The event honors Mayor J. K. Orr, with Wendell W. Cook, lodge governor, presiding. A Matoaka team will lead the ritual and women Moose will serve dinner.

Register Mulvens J. Alfred Taylor The State Sentinel Fayetteville Jane Supreme Wovernor Loyal Order of Moose Pt Aber Aucitorium Wendell W. Cook T the Lodge J. K. Orr Mullens

Republicans Women of Mallens to Meet on Wednesday

The Republican Women’s club of Mallens will gather November 1 at the office with Mrs. WH Wy Dushkoff, vice chairman of the Wyoming county Republican executive committee, presiding. The group met last week with Mrs. Dushkoff hosting. President Mrs. War Holroyd chaired. Meeting focused on methods to boost city turnout on election day and duties of poll clerks were discussed by Mrs. French Damewood.

Ty Register Witer McLlens Republican Women's Club of Mallens Nfo WH. Wy Dushkoff Wyoming County’ Republican Executive French Damewood

Raleigh County Raleigh County Precinct Election Officers

A full list of Republican Party election officers for Raleigh County for the November 7, 1944 election. Precincts across Beckley and surrounding districts show Receiving Clerks, Receiving Commissioners, and Counting Clerks with named individuals for each post, including Court House, North Kanawha, Central, Johnstown, Lincoln School, East Beckley, Armory, Woodrow Wilson, Institute, Fast Park, City Hall, Harper Road, South Oakwood, Elkins Street, and many more precincts.

City OF Beckley Town Court House Emma Sikora Edith Lambs C.H. Stephenson A, C Dew Grace Berglanis Raleigh Mullins North Kanawha J. 2A. Thompson Mae H. Martin D. C. Wade Aay Central Sidney Larrick Wol. Johnson Fr. Bur Crystal Patterson Saing Bowman P. Banner Johnstown Masil Long Margaret Warper James Lowe Noel Christian Olive Mitchell Wade Trump C Lynn Macfarel &, Meador Ed Conk Sir Ellison S. Gore Lessie Phipps Clyde Law Willie Smith Nancy Montgomery Olin Ropers Lorena Wallace Ethel Martin Lee Collins Thelma Gilkerson D. F. McCreery Ro Beatty Bright Alva Turner W. C. Parks Prfcing Elkins Streey Galug Anderson Phil McNaniel Sam Worley Mabscott the Brammer Ray Fink J. BR. Kirk Herman Day Carh Woo Gladys Cave D Swerney Wells Comatisst Halstead Commiss Green Shady Spring Rule Snuffer Maud Bryant Hester Bibt Madeline McGinn Virginia Massié W. J. Epperley Crow Jewel Vogts Miner Ethel Lilly Walter Redden Blue Jay Homer Co Leola Carter Roxie Kidwell Nho-Grandview Alvan Carper Mollie McClure Minnie Wright Beaver Andy Lilly Tsahet Epperty Frank Meadows George Roach A. F. Ward Richmond Abranam G. H. Gaden Myrtle Stacey PLUTO L. N. Bennett Clyde Harris Madam Creek Madse Weight Hazel Martufi Pettus Ernest Williams Comner Byron B. Cla F. L. Gon Gladys Jarrell Alma ‘Stegall Alb French Precince XO CREEN Dewey Quell Geor Hilf Caynie Hur Robert Jarrell Montcoal Victor Bradley Dexter Halstead Hal Huff Boyd Harley Ing Lucy Sar Ins Marle Kirby Pink “Knob D. C James Massey Arnett Arnett Miller Senior F. Murray Golden M. Pettrys Sarah Combs Clear Fork Wiameagle FL E. Skidmore Pearl Walk Sandy Soto Dorothy Carlos Jarrell Della Dominion Myrtle Robinson Ethel Riman Priscilla Morrison Pervis Jarretl Wileevale Edith Burdette Joe Chambers Willie Jarrett Um—Clear Crerk Faith ,Thompson William FL Taylor Land Lick Grover Chambers Quince Trutlan Winte Oak Clyde Bursess Freida Sievers Nina Bacon Che Burns Nelson Treadway Frank Treadway Colcord Colin Bailey Beulah Chamhers Beckley I My Flame R. Vannov Karl Lewi Sioner North Kanawna Walter Dimean J. A. Bird Karl Klaus Carey Hourhins George Ballard Mer Edna Howard Clea Gertrude Roush Dorothy Meculplough Arnolt Ford Nancy Brigue Filio Lincoln School Isabelle Ashiev Theta Smith Irma Gt T. Smith East Jzey FL C. Thergrave Mary Buckhannan Roy Cawley Lin Baker Armory Fred W. Ramses Ida Kessel J. BR. Wyatt Lorain Myers A. Woodrow Wilson Thomas K. Moore J. MH. Cook Delmas Sainstitute Merk Carrie Reardon W. Z. Sisson Riffimh Freda Bank East Park Ren Mhert Retty FE John Thompson Beulah Pulliai Ada Henderson South Oakwood Avenue Fred Watekins CA. Lawson Helen Hiederick Clifford Perkins Elkins Street Prece Paul Barwood Virginia Ashford Beckley A. W. Gwynn Maude Daugherty Dave Sullivan Mae Stover Sophia Dewey Bell Orvite Daniels G. Richardson James Bonds Midway J. H. Burleson Lucy Pitgenbarger Prosperity Deward Stover Basil Bailey Fred Dixon Stovers Fork Dewey Ellison H. L. O'Neal Hallie Williams O. C. Works Sollywood Carl Stover Roob. Gi Ata Craw Norma Wilson Qr--Cranbarry Marl Lawson MT. Tabor A. L. Mutchinson Roberta Farley R. E. Cook Alice Wilson Guldie Clay Howard Lewis Herbert Browns R. B. Molmes Thos. Evans Sylvia A. F. Lilly Wallace Davis Mary V. Stump Roscoe Lilly Finecrest Joe Ashworth Walker Martin Lilian Atkinson John Tanner New Stratton John Fiynn Paul Wilson Chals Elliott Willis G. Cooper Sprague R. F P. Kesler Elsie Hess Wo d. Carter Teel C.S. Meimes H. C. Per Undine Hancock Tusie Arndt Terry RL OH. Sutphin Andrew Locket Wickham W. B. Murray Leancey Hurt Riffe Lifey Cella Versie Rupe Qa - Cleveland Rose Cook Joseph W. Dickerson Stanaford Stanley Sheppard W Glen White T. B. Kyle Reerivne Hettie Simmons Billie O. Kyle L. N. Wheatley Tray Will Lester Precinc Norma Humpty Linnie W Edward Birch G. L Richardson Lester Fannie Cannady Lessie Hutyman Gi—Metalton M. A. Crawmissioner Mitchell Walters Harper Laula McGraw Jim Holl Trap Hill Ll. G. Daniels Ave Lelia Lewis Riley Graham J -Tommys Crree Mary E. Comman James L. Veadlaws Tegeria Precing Ward Shrewsbury Anna Bille Amigq P. S. Little Corda ‘Priplen Grorge McKinney Lela Elmenallan Wit Welen Brice Peake A. D. Wallen W. Rillotty C.D. Anderson Tams Ars M. Whitecotton Thomas Simpson Marie Moyer Neal ROT FB. Poole Comcow Martin Countnerho Martin Leefoxer D. T. Ferguson Winding Gale J. F. Coles Tilhnan Jane Maye Countig Comrestoner Hreinise Cole Princewick Grace Lovell Laura Thompson Slab Fork Oakley Gore Mra. C Receiv- Angerk Rewev Wonlen Palo Delvks McKinles Batley Clyde Owney

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