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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1944

Page

5

Summers County farm bureau to push membership drive

Summers County Farm Bureau officers and members met in the Memorial Building to plan a countywide membership campaign. Speakers included J. O. Knapp and John Bailey, with a state quota of 15 817 members, 315 from Summers, and a September 15 target for 40 prospects. A five dollar three year dues option covers state and national publications. a one year option costs two dollars.

Associated Press Hinton Summers County Farm Bureau Memorial Building J. O. Knapp The Agricultural Extension Service John Bailey Athens Mercer County Farm Bureau A. H. Lough Summers County E. C. Harvey Farm Bureau Summers

Miss Tucker Weds Merchant Marine in Simple Home Ceremony

Miss Christine Louise Tucker 18 of Talcott and Thomas E. Phelps of the Merchant Marine of Cross City Florida were married by the Rev Arnold O Guy at his home Friday after obtaining a license. They left immediately for Cross City.

Register Hinton Christine Louise Tucker Talcott Thomas E. Phelps Merchant Marine Cross City Fla Arnold O. Guy

Lowery Rites Conducted Today

Funeral services for Linda Lou Lowery age 22 months who died of pneumonia fever Friday will be conducted at 2:30 o clock today at Mount Tabor Baptist church with Rev. L E Richardson and Rev Berges Grant both of Eccles officiating. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Ivan H Lowery of Eccles and sister Shirley Jean three brothers Ivan Adrian Claude Edward and Wace Hampton her paternal grandparents Rev and Mrs E L Lowery of Clarksburg and her maternal grandmother Mrs Margaret L Cox of Eccles.

Linda Lou Lowery Mount Tabor Baptist Church L. E. Richardson Berges Grant Eccles Ivan H. Lowery Shirley Jean Ivan Adrian Claude Edward Wace Hampton E. L. Lowery Clarksburg Margaret L. Cox

Nurses Grads To Hear Minister At Baptists Tonight

Ten graduating nurses from Hinton hospital will attend Sunday evening services at First Baptist church. Rev. W. Billings will preach on The Saviour Served. The graduates are Frances Ann Meadows Lockbridge Lucille Anne Hinkle Lewisburg Neva Blanche Wood Fort Spring Josie Garnet Kincaid Abraham Mable Vernie Smith Danese Vivian Mac Hedrick Greenville Mary Lucille Weikle Wayside Ola Pearl West Jumping Branch Elizabeth Summers Skages Alderson Macel Virginia Gillian Sandstone.

Register Hinton Hinton Hospital First Baptist Church W. Billings Frances Ann Meadows Lockbridge Lucille Anne Hinkle Lewisburg Neva Blanche Wood Fort Spring Josie Garnet Kincaid Abraham Mable Vernie Smith Danese Vivian Mac Hedrick Greenville Mary Lucille Weikle Wayside Ola Pearl West Jumping Branch Elizabeth Summers Skages Alderson Macel Virginia Gillian Sandstone

Former GMS Star Now In Marines Gets Soft Jobs

Sergeant William G. Triplett of Van, West Virginia, now with the Marines at Camp Lejeune, teaches women Marines marching and coaches male Leathernecks in combat swimming. A former Green Briar Military School football star, Triplett trained women at Hunter College in New York City before the program moved to Camp Lejeune. He notes women learn drill movements quickly but retain commands for shorter periods. He is married to Donna Maxine Triplett and is a Spring Hill, West Virginia native.

Camp Lejeune N. C William G. Triplett Van We. Va Triplett Greenbriar Military School Parris Island S. C Hunter College New York City Triped Donna Maxine Triplett G. F. Triplett Spring Hill W. Va

Nelson Leads In Nashville Tourney

Byron Nelson fired a seven under par 64 at Richland club to grab the first round lead in the $10,000 Nashville Invitational. He posted a course record 34-30 as wind and rain teased his flow, with Bob Hamilton of Evansville six back at 66 and Toney Penna at 68 in a tightly bunched field.

Nashville Byron Nelson Toledo Richland Club Husky Bob Hamilton Evansville Ind Toney Penna Dayton Harold Jag) McSpaden Philadelphia Nelson Leonard Dodson Kansas City Sgt BR. J. Dutch Harrison Little Rock

Notre Dame Faces Sparse Talent but High Hopes for 1944 Debut

Notre Dame coach Ed McKeever says the 1944 squad, a mix of navy trainees and civilians, will be young and lean on unproven players. Five lettermen return from the 1943 national title team, with Pat Filley likely out until midseason. Joe Gasparella, a 19 year old freshman from Vandergrift, Pa, is among hopefuls in a T formation system. The Irish open September 30 at Pittsburgh and play a demanding schedule including Navy, Army, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Georgia Tech.

Jerry Liska Associated Press Notre Dame Ind Ed Mel Keever Navy McKeever Tn Quality Frank Leahy Pat Filley Pittsburgh Filley John Adams George Sullivan Jim White Livan Jim White Julius Rykovich Frank Dancewicz Ever Angelo Bertelli Johnny Lujack Joe Gasparella Vandergrift Gasparella Kelly Army Sullivan Adams Fred Roval Mike Manzo Joe Bodgiewicz University of Pittsburgh Tulane Dartmouth Boston Mass Wisconsin Ilinois Baltimore New York Northwestern Georgia Tech Atlanta Great Lakes

Adkins In Jail Charged With Murder In Gill Death

Howard Adkins, 30, jailed on murder charges after the death of Lewis E. Gill, 53, in Hinton hospital. Gill had been found unconscious ten days earlier. Adkins had earlier bonded on felonious assault, later rearrested. Gill, a World War I veteran, was survived by wife Gladys and daughter Gladys, with multiple siblings. Funeral scheduled at Keatley Spring cemetery Monday at 3 p.m.

Register Stat Hinton Howard Adkins Lewis E. Gill Hinton Hospital Possum Hollow I. E. Briers Gill Adkins John W. Cook S. C. Ballard Keatley Spring City of Gladys Gill Miss Gladys Ollie Gill Fikton Cora Bennett Keatley Springs Burks Gill Ilinton Lizzie Bowles Sandstone Ernest and Berman Gill Effie Gill

Packers Reinstate Don Hutson for 10th Pro Season

Packers coach Curly Lambeau asked Commissioner Layden to reinstate Don Hutson, returning for his 10th season after announced retirement. Hutson has been under care for eye infections but will begin workouts next week if cleared by doctors. Wyatt Leaves Dodgers for Georgia Home due to arm trouble. record shows two wins and six losses. The third segment notes a fashionable 18th century gentleman with lace collars and shoe rosettes.

Associated Press Chicago Green Bay Packers Don Hutson Hutson Curly Lambeau Elmer Layden Packers Hutton Enach Wyatt Dodgers Brooklyn Whit Wyatt Brooklyn Dodgers Buchanan

Teachers Meet Monday Morning in Summers County

Summers county teachers hold a 9 30 a m Monday general meeting at Hinton high school auditorium for instructions and supplies. The 11 a m faculty meeting follows for Hinton High School. Tuesday starts enrollment with seventh and eighth graders to report at 9 am and transfer students to visit Withers before Monday afternoon.

Hinton Summers County Hinton High School C. M. Withers Withers

Brooklyn Tops Giants In 8 4 Win

Brooklyn Dodges defeat the New York Giants 8 4 as Dixie Walker hits for the cycle and Curt Davis posts his ninth win. Frenchy Bordagaray adds four singles while Bill Voiselle takes the loss. An infant funeral notice follows for Mr and Mrs Robert J Carper of Wickham.

Brooklyn Dixie Walker Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Curt Davis Frenchy Bordagaray Bill Voiselle Phil Weintraub Giants New York Racker Bordagaray Hausmann Owen Sloan Galan If Walker Weintraub Luby Lombardic Stanky Keir Brown Reys Davis Ag Voisell Brewer Turees Adams Fischer Woiselie Heyes W . Schultz Weinstraub Kerr Junge Rucker Hace Eo Haga Davis Fisenar Hansen Reardon Pric

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