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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1958

Page

13

Beckleyan Addresses Oceana Woman's Club

Mrs. Ted Kessinger of Beckley spoke to the Oceana Woman's Club urging voting rights and active participation in politics. She advised assessing candidates, voting, and supporting individual candidates to improve government, and demonstrated proper ballot marking with charts. The meeting included nominations, project plans for Eyes for the Needy and Stamps for Veterans, and preparations for an October banquet.

Oceana ANS Ted Kessinger Beckley Oceana Woman's Club Kessinger I Aa Ars. Kessinger Beckley Newspapers Corp Elizabeth Anderson James Hall Oceana Methodist Church Philip Roach Oris Cook Pearl Wright Virginia Price

PTA Installs Officers in Scarbro OAK HILL

Scarbro PTA installed officers at a Tuesday meeting in the elementary school auditorium. New president is Mrs R T Riser, with John Gwinn as first vice president and Miles Johnson as second vice president. The cash balance from last year was 227.21 dollars. The auditorium will be painted as the first project. Approximately 100 members attended.

OAK Hill RNS Scarbro Parent-Teacher Association R.T. Riser John Gwinn Miles Johnson Curtis Horton Frank Milewski Raymond Martin Edith Price Virginia Price Vern Martin Lois Mahoney Margaret Clark

Funeral services for Willie B. Hoston Saturday

Funeral services for Willie B. Hoston, 34, Page, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Page Baptist Church. Ministers J. C. Clark and P. B. Prince will officiate. Burial follows in Page Cemetery. The body will be moved from Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley, to the church one hour before services.

PAGE Willie B. Hoston Page Baptist Church J.C. Clark PB. Prince Hoston Oak Hill Ritchie and Johnson Beckley

Dance Slated After Pineville Mullens Football Game

A dance will be held at the Cow Shed after the Pineville Mullens football game tonight. Sponsored by the Pineville High School Junior Class, proceeds go to the junior senior banquet later this year. Additional fundraisers include car washes and bake sales.

Pineville ANS Pineville-Mullens Pineville High School

Fayette County Bankers Rally to Reopen Association

Seven of eight Fayette County banks voted to reactivate and reorganize the Fayette County Bankers Association at a White Oak Country Club dinner. William McCoy was named president with William Buchanan as vice president Frank K Malan secretary and C R Hill Jr treasurer. Banks represented include New River Banking and Trust Winona National Bank and Fayette County National Bank. The group aims to set rules for sound ethical banking benefiting members and customers. The new president outlined a progressive agenda for the coming year with expected cooperation from member banks.

Fayetteville RNS Fayette County Fayette County Bankers’ Association White Oak Country Club William McCoy Bank of Mount Hope William Buchanan Montgomery National Bank Frank K. Malan The National Bank of Ansted C. R. Hill Jr Merchants and Miners National Bank New River Banking and Trust Co Winona National Bank Fayette County National Bank

Administrators Named for Several Local Estates

Administrators and administratrices appointed in multiple West Virginia estates. Edith Coretta McKinney named administratrix for Kestern McKinney of Baileysville. Willie V. Morgan named administrator for Robert L. Morgan. Wayne Goode named administrator for Vena M. Goode of Pineville. Lois M. Beane named administratrix for L. W. Beane of Oceana. Frank Stefancic handles Pauline S. Harvey. Brookie Toler named administratrix for Edwin Gene Toler. Jessie Francis Lily named administratrix for Virgie B. Brown. Joseph M. Casey appointed administrator for his brother Frank Casey of Pineville.

Pineville ANS Kestern McKinney Edith Coretta McKinney Baileysville Willie V. Morgan Mutlens Robert L. Morgan Wayne Goode Vena M. Goode Lois M. Beane Oceana L. W. Beane Frank Stefancic Corinne Pauline S. Harvey Jessie’ Francis Liliy Virgie B. Brown Joseph M Casey Frank Casey

Circle to fund heating unit at Davis Baptist Church

The Missionary Circle of the Davis Baptist Church voted to help pay for a new church heating system. The Tuesday meeting was led by president Mrs. Marie Bailey with devotional by Mrs. Hattie Wesley. Refreshments were served to several members including Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Wesley.

Glen Rogers RNS The Davis Baptist Church Marie Bailey Hattie Wesley Marie’ Fortner Hallie Brooks Hazel Gentry Bailey Wesley Fortner Marshall

Ladies Society Meets at Toneda Baptist Church

The Thel Ladies Missionary Society of Toneda Baptist Church held a Thursday night meeting with a devotional titled Love by Mrs. Blanche Cook. The Love gift program was presented by Mrs. Paul Fleener and the program titled Overflowing Cup featured Mrs. Roy Lester Verne Cook Tom Fleenor Ann Whillen Genatee Cooper and Mrs. Paul Fleenor. Twelve members and one guest attended the gathering with Mrs. India Dancy of Jesse as guest.

India Dancy Jesse

Couples Receive Permits To Wed In Pineville Area

Wyoming County Clerk Pineville issued marriage licenses listing couples including Thomas Calliham 21 and Zella Roberts 16 Gail Shrader 22 and Frances Whitt 19 Cleve Porter 20 and Alma Trent 16 Joseph Mills 20 and Lorinne McKinney 16 Callie Belcher 67 and Mexico Cline 63 Clifford Hamm 51 and Martha Parsons 31 Daniel Gilley 25 and Sadie Mullins 19 Danny Ball 19 and Sandra Cook 17 Tar Toler 24 and Peggy Stewart 17 Clarence Toler 22 and Lula Graham 18 John Estep 22 and Ona Little 21 Bill Bradford 21 and Vearlean Short 18.

Pineville Rns Wyoming County Thomas Calliham Calliham Tex Dove Anabelle Calliham Zella Roberts Kes Fork Luther Corda Roberts Gail Edward Shrader Mul Jens Carl Mildred Shrader Frances Whitt Otsego James Nettie Whitt Cleve M. Porter North Springs Charlie Tessie Porter Alma Trent Frank Josie Trent Joseph Mills Stephenson Ballard Martha Mills Lorinne McKinney Basin Hollie Lucie McKinney Callie Belcher Oceana Pete Fialo Belcher Mexico Cline Lynee William Madtcie Goodman Clifford Hamm Tralee Mack Florence Hamm Martha Ellen Parsons Mullens Grover Parsons Cressie Sykes Daniel Lee Gilley Brenton Earl and Mary Gilley Sadie Mae Mullins Welch Estel Louise Mullens Danny Ball Clark Shirley Ball Sandra Cook New Richmoud Moody Ruby Cook Tar Toler Clear Fork Bruce Gracie Toler Peggy Stewart Matheny Herndon Virginia Stewart Clarence W. Toler Koppersjana Lonnie Pearl Toler Lula Belle Graham Onnie Lona Graham John C. Estep Raderfield Oor Ellis Bessie Estep Ona Faye Little Robert Lee Mandie Little Bill H. Bradford Ira Mollie Bradford Vearlean Short Baileysville Verlin Flora

Glen Rogers Personal Guests Visit Weekend Social Notes

Week end guests and visitors appear in Glen Rogers society notes. Names include Ruby Reid Roberta and Gaye Skeleton James Martin from Ohio Dee Brooks Clare Brooks Frank Wilson Claude Franklin Bobby Bailey Betty Sheppard Bill Hurst Billy McKeehan Nicky Kyle and Marshalls College connections Adam Richardson George Muir Dale Bridges June Richardson Leo Lewis and Sue Bowyer several towns named Beckley Stanaford Sprague Pineville Huntington and Washington DC are referenced in social exchanges.

Glen Rogers RNS Marshall Free Ruby Reid Roberta Gaye Skeleton James Martin Colummbus Ohio Dee Brooks Glen Fork Clare Brooks Frank Wilson Claude Franklin Mullens Bobby Bailey Chillicothe Johnny Bailey Carol Sheppard Betty Sheppard Sprague Bill Hurst Pineville Billy McKeehan Forrester McKeehan Tennessee Washington, D. C Baylor Taraczkozy Huntington Frederick Kyle Nicky Marshall College Adam Richardson George Muir Dale Bridges Mount Hose A. J. Plumley June Richardson Stanaford Leo Lewis Sophias Sue Bowyer Beckley

Injured Guyan Worker Sent to Stevens Clinic Hospital

Richard Wallace age 41 of Guyan was admitted Monday to Stevens Clinic Hospital for serious facial and head injuries from a coal fall at Island Creek Coal Co. The accident occurred at work in Welch.

Guyan Stevens Clinic Welch Richard Wallace Island Creek Coal Co

Three Baileysville men waived grand jury on theft charges

Three men from Baileysville waived to the grand jury Thursday afternoon before Magistrate W P Wilson in Pineville on charges of stealing wheels and tires from Ward Sheppard's vehicle. Ang le, 24, and Billy Stewart, 18, plus Gene Fortner, 18, were released on bonds. Fortner remained jailed on a higher bond. Juveniles were jailed and to have hearings. Police tied the trio to thefts across Pineville, Baileysville, and Oceana, including gas from a pickup and a bicycle from the Cook home, with further questions about additional stolen items.

Pineville RNS Baileysville Grand W. P. Wilson Frank Angie Billy C. Stewart Gene Fortner Ward Sheppard Angle Stewart Wyoming County Fortner Paul Goode Uiree Goode Pinéville Briers Creek Say. Goode Oceana Cook Ford Oceana Shell Elven Cook Home Cook Yard Bill Bolt Bud Daniels Coal Mountain Beckley Eccles Road Sheppard East Pineville Angie

Fayetteville Junior Woman's Club Organizes Committees

The Fayetteville Junior Woman's Club held its first meeting of the year and named numerous special committees. President Miss Lia Waglid announced chairs for American Home, Community Affairs, Communications, Conservation, Education, Fine Arts, International Affairs, Public Affairs, Physical Fitness, Membership, Yearbook, and more, with members including Edna Janutolo, Virginia Radford, Virginia Radford, Ruth Ford, and Dori Vaglio among others. The club outlined state projects at Prungtown's Industrial Home for Boys and Saint Mary's Training School for Children, plus polio shots and eyeglasses campaigns, and noted the Capitol District Convention on November 1 in Charleston.

Fayetteville ANS Alsi A Lia Waglid American Home Edna Janutolo Stanley Moore Robert Brinkley Max Cottle Dori Vaglio Donald Payne Annell Bahr Rita Lojek Ray Boyd Charles Wilt Newell Phyllis Forren Ralph Fazio Catherine Paris Settle Fazio Cecil Spradlin Walter Beane Doris Francesca Virginia Radford Louis Ralwall Hilton Beane Charles Payne Vickers Lojek Frank Henson Ruth Ford Hogan Frances Webb Carol Jack Wendell Boyd Henson Moore Webb Charleston West Side Louis Rahal Judy Tien Girls State Bobby Adkins Camp Horseshoe W. Robert Abbot Fayette County’ Bank

Deed Records of Pineville District Selections Noted

Wyoming County Clerk Pineville lists deeds transferring lots and parcels in Kopperston Lilly Lily Oceana and Glen Fork Junction. Transfers include Wyo County places and sums from about 300 to 8000 dollars involving families such as Sizemore Halsey Goodwin Tate Lusk Goode Henderson Dixon Gilmore and Blegkenskis.

Pineville RNS Wyoming County Lottie Sizemore Ronnie Hela Halsey Stab Oe Frances Sickok Luther Wagdatene Goodwin Lerndon Heights Barker Ridge Kelly Development Co Rex and Grace Tate Keopperston Emory and Janice Lusk Kopperston Wilburn Aimee Sparks Kopperstan Land Co Junior Yacma Lilly Jackson Thomas and Oma Archer Viola Goode Elinore Yards Basil Agnes Miller Oscar Viola Henderson Oceana A. G Virginia Sugar Hubert GL. Cook Lilly Oceana District R. E Bertha Dalton H. B Janice Swimm James Charlotte Mink David Mable Blegkenskis Center District

Lions Club plans clothing drive for needy families

Speaker Rex Johnson overseeing a Sophia Lions Club meeting at Friendship Hall Sophia Methodist Church arranged a clothing and shoe drive for local families in need. An international Lions Banquet is set for Oct 17 at The Greenbrier honoring Lions International President Dudley M Simms with Governor Cecil Underwood as guest speaker. A Lions Conference for lodge officers is planned for 6 pm Saturday at the Daniel Boone Hotel in Charleston. The church Young Adult Class prepared and served dinner before the meeting.

Sophia RNS Sophia ‘Lions ‘Club Rex Johnson Boy Scout Sophia Methodist Greenbrier Dudley M. Simms Lions International Cecil Underwood Hutchens Daniel Boone Hotel Charleston

Vacation in State Baileysville Guests Visit Parks

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shields return home after a vacation in northern West Virginia. They spent several days at Watoga State Park and two days at Senaca State Park, as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kent Wif fong of Huntersville.

Baileysville RNS West Virginia Arthur Shields Watoga State Park Senaca State Park Shields Kent Wilfong Huntersville

Scouts Hold Outing at Montcoal New Park Site

Girl Scouts from Coal River area gathered at Montcoal for a wiener roast and games with troops from Sylvester Rock Creek Pettus Eunice and Packsville. They roasted wieners and marshmallows and sang songs during the outing.

Homemakers Club Hears Talk on Mental Illness

The Lauren Homemaker's Club in Oak Hill heard Mrs. George Burgess describe forms of mental illness such as neurosis psycho-neurosis and psychosis and note psycho-therapy as a treatment. Members present included Mrs. Floyd Hubacher Mrs. Herman Hinte and others. next meeting October 8 at Mrs. Warren Sizemore's home.

Oak. Hill RNS Lauren Homemaker's Club George. Burgess W. T. Prevette Burgess Ind Iso Ines Floyd Hubacher Herman Hinte Fess Pethey Harold Tincher W. Amick C. F Morris George Burgess Warren Sezenore Paul Wilshire Charles, Carter W. T. Prevetté Warren Sizemore

Informatory doubles and bids after one heart double

With five example hands South ranges from a minimum double for hand 1 to urging game for hand 5. Hand 2 favors four spades, hand 3 raises to two spades, hand 4 resists two no trump, and hand 5 supports game via partner with 17 points and spade help.

Bakiz Yakiiz Haig Nora Scovcicu North Piriner

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