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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1955

Page

3

Relihan Rites Set for Tuesday in Springdale

Funeral services for Julia Agnes Relihan 73 of Roanoke Va and former Springdale resident will be at 10 a.m.Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Springdale Burial will follow in the church cemetery She died Sunday at her home Death attributed to ailment Survivors include brother Michael Twohig Springdale daughters Josie Bennett and Mary R Ramsey Roanoke Va son Michael Be Glasgow and two grandchildren

Springdale RNS Julia Agnes Re-lihan Roanoke Sacred Heart Catholic Church Relaan Michael Twohig Josie I, Bennett Mary R. Ramsey Michael Glasgow

Howard Burgess Taken by Death

Howard Burgess 36 of Cincinnati formerly Minden died Sunday in Saint Luke Hospital Fort Thomas Ky from injuries in a car accident He worked for the ILS Government at Fort Thomas and was a World War II veteran Survivors include two brothers Ralph and Ernest and five sisters Mabel Allenbaugh Far Seay John Mathis Jean Treadway and Margaret Demelia The body was to arrive at Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill last night.

Oak Hill RNS Howard Burgess Cincinnati Minden Saint Luke Hospital Fort Thomas Burgess ILS Tve Ralph Ernest Mabel Allenbaugh Mount Hope Farl Seay Fayetteville John Mathis Louisville Col Jean Treadway Kincaid Margaret Demelia New Mexico Tyree

Mine Victim's Funeral Set in Quinwood

Funeral services for Woodrow Thomas Harmon 42 Quinwood set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Quinwood Baptist Church with Rev Joe E Brown officiating. Burial in End of the Trail Cemetery. Body moved from Nickell Mortuary East Rainelle to his home at 5 p.m. today. Harmon died in a state fall Saturday night in the Williams Derenge mine Quinwood.

Quinwood Woodrow Thomas Harmon Quinwood Baptist Church Joe E. Brown

Hamburgers Fry Planned by Calvary Baptist Group

The Wo mans Missionary Society of Calvary Baptist Church slated a 6 30 p m hamburger fry and business session at Mrs Denver Youngs home. On Thursday at 7 30 p m the Matherly Young Adult Class meets at Mrs Robert Matherlys home. Friday will host the Lula Gravely Bible Class with a 7 30 p m church test.

Oak Hill RNS Woman's Missionary Society of the Calvary Baptist Church Denver -Young Matherly Robert Matherly Lula Gravely

Soil Conservation Important Practice at Fayetteville Garden Club

Fayetteville Garden Club hears Charles W Neal discuss soil conservation, noting 50 million acres lost yearly and 100 million damaged, flood-stage Mississippi impacts, contour farming, ponds, and moisture retention. He urges urban gardeners to care, links water issues to higher food costs, and explains government pond programs.

Payetteville RNS Charles W. Neal Victor Fayetteville Mississippi Neal Evans Ansted M. G. Hresan West Virginia State Federation of Garden Clubs H. R. Becketheimer Ayetteville Bridge High School Mae Puckett Fayette County Square E. O. Wisenson H. R Beckelheimer W. C. Warner John Gindley D. G Hatcher H. FE. Dillon Joseph H Thompson Susie Warner Carrie Shultz A. E Stacey Frank Love

Affends Annual Petity Reunion Draws about 1000

The Palley family reunion at Naoma attracted an estimated 1 000 attendees. Rev Sherman Peltry led the morning service with Rev Janes Godbey assisting. U S Rep Robert C Byrd spoke, and afternoon speakers included Eugene J Scott T R Wilson Jr Donald Van Camp Judge Max Delerry and others. Cap the musical group and W Hayes Pettry of Charleston served as master of ceremonies.

NAOMA ANS Donald van Camp Charleston Max Delerry Harrisville Malof Madison

Funeral Tuesday For Layland Man

Funeral services are set for Alex Molisky Maladie Viel 55 of Layland at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Layland Community Church with Rev D Hr Nutter officiating. Burial follows in High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill. The body left Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home East Rainelle for the home at 3 p.m. today and will go to the church before services. Malashevich died Sunday in Raleigh General Hospital Beckley after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Rosa Mae Perdue Malashevich. A retired coal miner he was born in Russia.

Layland RNL Alex Molisky Maladie Viel Malashevich Raleigh General Hospital Beckinley Rosa Mae Perdue Malashevich Russia

Land Transfers Listed by Clerk Land Transfers Listed by Clerk

Fayette County Clerk records show multiple land transfers with buyers and sellers including Charles A Meyer to Woodford Benton for a Montgomery lot at about 5500 dollars and Allen G Smith to William and Goelle Jeffries for a Laurel Creek lot at about 41500 dollars, among numerous other Oak Hill and Ansted properties with prices ranging from 300 to 46500 dollars.

Payetteville RNS Fayette County Charles A Margery Meyer Woodford Madeline Benton Montgomery Homeserkers Land and Building Co Chester E Ethel Farfey Oak Ridge Fayetteville L. E Madelon Thompson Charles W Mary Elizabeth King Oak Mill Grazia Stabays and Offiers Frank Stabax Smitthers Love D. Hugart Melvin A Lauree W. Merritt Sewell Mounttain J. C Oln Holly Zelma Ann Holly Laig Branch W. Or. Johnson Coat Co James Wilbur Willadean Orpha Smithers Laudie Shuck Bernard Shuck Lillyford William D Olive Skaggs W. C Iris Turnbull Ansted Allen G Ruby Lee Smith William E Goelle Jeffries Laurel Creek W. Oc Iris Tursbull Olive M. Skaggs Charles E Rosa Walker Lige Jenple McCormick Omar. Thurmond Elizabeth Eo James L. Taylor MacDonald Thomas M Hazel Hell Tal Taucence T Hazel Rose Higley Thompson Oak Hill O. D Pauline E. Lewis Delia Moran Truck Farm Delia Moran Pauline Davis Woll Creek J. A. Blackburn J. W Minnie Jones C.J Lora Morris Jones Oak Huh David Alma dAghtaat William C Grace Nichols High Lawn Freda McGraw Roy D Ruby Harvey Bell Creek George BR. Collins Lamar Ep Perty Kelly Coa Whipple Venia Eart S Dora Ruth Pauley Ira W Mary Ruth Vance Gauley River Harold Helen Skaggs Jarmey H Janet Laverty W. OR Level Els. Hamilton Mildred HK. Hill Ralph E Alice M Coberdy Burgess Oak Hi Mary Grace Roger Tando E Estelle May Letty Mount Hope H. G Muckland William Roy Hudnall Grace Tichenor Glen K. andLura Kelle Winston Mossy Creek

Hospital Treats Grid Injuries

Oak Hill Hospital treated four Fayette County residents after Wednesday football and work injuries. Ronald Lee Withrow 18 of Scarbro sustained a fractured right ankle at an outpatient clinic. Larry Wayne Woodson 17 of Lochgelly suffered a nose injury. Joseph Robert Armstrong 39 of Mount Hope hurt his right arm at the New River Co. mine. Paul McGinnis 23 of Scarbro injured his right leg on a corn cutter at Lundale Farm Oak Hill.

Oak Hill Colling High School Oak Hill Hospital Ronald Lee Withrow Fred Withrow Scarbro Larry Wayne Woodson Charles Woodson Lochgelly

College Classes To Be Organized In Fayetteville

Fayetteville will organize Marshall College extension classes at a 7 p.m. meeting today in the Board of Education office. Courses will span undergraduate and graduate levels in Art Bible and religion education English geography German history health education music philosophy political science science sociology Spanish and speech. Courses offered will be chosen based on attendee needs.

Fayetteville RNS Marshall College Board of Education Paul H. Collins Marshall

Oak Hill Legion Sets 1956 Membership Quota

Oak Hill Post No 59 American Legion announces a 125 member quota for 1956. Members review their status at the Friday meeting. H L Van Camp reports a $55 child welfare gift for a disabled veteran’s daughter. Delegates report on the Clarksburg convention. Beginning in October meetings move to the second Friday each month at the Knights of Pythias lodge hall.

Oak Hill ANS American Legion H. L. van Camp National Child Welfare Division the Legion Porchase G. Steele Callison Ben A. Gooch E. A. Masters Department Clarksburg Svice Knights of Pythias Lodge

Mary Stone Weds Ray Charles Perry at Kilsyth Free Will Church

Miss Mary Stone and Ray Charles Perry wed at Kilsyth Free Will Baptist Church with Rev R W Dean officiating at 7:30 pm. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stone, wore a blue gown. bridesmaids, flower girls, and attendants included Betty and Freda Stone and Dosha Perry. A reception followed in the church auxiliary building, and the couple plans to reside in Mount Hope after a wedding trip.

Mount Hope Rns Free Will Baptist Church Kilsyth Mary Stone Ray Charles Perry Clarence Stone Mary Cheek Jimmy Martin Beckley Cme Bible College Ben Renfro Betty Freda Stone Dosha Perry Iece Melissa Ann Stone Nathan Elliott Harvey Bauer Rodney Davis Lewis Abshire Donnie Pate Stone Eugene Givens Virginia Huber Sharron Bennett Pauly Une Johnson Wanda Parrist J Mary Bauer Perry Mount Hope High School Free Will Baptist College Nashville

Officials eye Ames mines water pumps to Mill Creek

Two officials explore moving water pumps from the Ames mines into Mill Creek to replenish the supply as hill level residents sometimes lack water. The note reflects ongoing concerns about municipal water access and potential infrastructure solutions.

Avauneu i Ie Ames Mines Mill Creek

West Virginia University Extends Education Courses in Pineville

Registration for WVU extension courses in education will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Wyoming County Board of Education office. Courses include History of Elementary and Secondary Education in the U.S. Education 284 Pupil Personnel Administration Education 339 Public School Organization and Administration. An Education 346 Principles of Supervision course will be offered in Welch, with registration on September 13 at 7 p.m. at the Welch High School.

Pineville RNS West Virginia University Wycening County Welch

Church Circles Slated to Meet in PAYETYEVILLE

Circles of the Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church will meet Tuesday at 3 30 p.m. Circle 1 meets with Mrs. A. B. Wilson, Circle 2 with Mrs. J. W. Ayers, Circle 3 with Mrs. Dan Perdue and Mrs. Frank Love, Circle 4 with Miss Polly Wright and Mrs. Charles Alberchinski at 8 p.m., Circle 5 with Mrs. Russel Hanna and Mrs. Harry Marshal.

Frank Love Polly Wright Charles Alberchinski Russel Hanna Harry Marshal

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