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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1959

Page

2

Henry Sumner Taken By Death In Oak Hill

Henry Sumner Crotty 65 of Hill Top Oak Hill died early today at Christian Nursing Home Fayetteville from complications of a seven year illness. A retired carpenter and miner he belonged to Red Star Baptist Church born Yale October 26 1893 survived by wife Georgia one daughter Theda Radford of Oak Hill and one brother C E Charleston. Funeral 2 p m Wednesday Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill with Rev Randolph F Johnson officiating burial High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill.

Oak Hill RNS Henry Sumner Crotty Hill Top Christian Nursing Home Fayetteville Ness Red Star Baptist Church Yale Georgia Theda Radford C. E Charleston Tyree Randolph F. Johnson High Lawn Memorial Park

Mrs Rich ard Rose treated at Raleigh General Hospital

Mrs Richard Rose of Flat Top is hospitalized at Raleigh General Hospital for treatment and observation.

Richard Rose Flat Top Raleigh General Hospital

Science Shrinks Piles New Way Without Surgery

A new healing substance called Bio-Dyne, used in Preparation H, reportedly shrinks hemorrhoids, stops itching, and relieves pain without surgery. Case after case shows reduction and complete relief, with testimonials of piles no longer a problem. Available as suppository or ointment. money back guarantee through druggists.

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G Corbitt, 20 Killed In Wreck Near Darien

In Darien Georgia a head on collision on U S 17 killed Garland Corbitt 20 Summersville driver and Donald Eugene Gibbs 20 Route 4 Nebern NC. Truck driver James Suggs 25 Wilson NC said the car crossed into his lane and he veered to avoid impact. Manslaughter charges filed against Buggs, the trooper said.

Darien U. S. 17 Here Garland Corbitt Summersville Donald Eugene Gibbs Route 4 Nebern N. C James Suggs Wilson

Caravan Backtracks to Colcord School Visit

The Beckley Goodwill Caravan failed to arrive at Colcord Elementary at 1:15 pm. Harry Anderson and three local men reached Ameagle, then backtracked to Colcord, bringing gifts for 68 children who were dismissed to cross the bridge to receive candy pencils and paper caps after coffee was served.

Colcord RNS Beckley Harry Anderson Ameagle

Mission Group States Meeting at Pineville church

The Women's Mission Society of Cook Memorial Baptist Church Pineville will hold its regular meeting and the accompanying Family Dinner on September 29 replacing the previously announced October 28 date.

Pineville RNS Women’s Mission Society of the Cook Memorial Baptist Church

Scout Outdoor Basic Training Course Set

Mrs. Don Sanford, president of the Fayette County Girl Scout Council, urges leaders and interested adults to attend a six hour outdoor basic training course Tuesday from 9 a m until 3 p m at Camp Abbott. If bad weather, training moves indoors to the headquarters building at the camp site.

Mount Hope BNS Don Sanford Fayette County Girl Scout Council Camp Abbott

Rickard Rites Are Incomplete

Funeral services are set for Elmer A. Rickard at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Oak Hill Methodist Church with Rev. R. J. Chenoweth and Rev. C. E. Eastwood officiating. Rickard, 67, died from a heart condition at a Lexington, Kentucky football game. He was a retired engineer and purchasing agent for New River Co. at Mount Hope, a Mason, and taught school in Paintsville and North Carolina. Survivors include wife Kathleen, a stepson and four sons plus a daughter. Graveside rites by Oak Hill Masonic Lodge. His body lies at Thomas Funeral Home in Oak Hill.

Oak Hill Ris Elmer A. Rickard Oak Hill Methodist Church R. J. Chenoweth C. E. Eastwood Beckley High Lawn Memorial Park Rickard Kelly Ave Lexington New River Co Mount Hope N. C Elmer Owen Grinnell Iowa William G Luray Charles S Robert R Pontiac Mich Kathleen Rickard West Virginia University Morgantown

Baileysville Personal News Roundup

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph D. Clay have returned to Dayton Ohio after visiting his parents and her parents. Miss Barbara Rose Asbury Baileysville will attend Concord College this semester. Jesse Lee Lester Anderson Indiana visited Baileysville before returning to Berea College Kentucky as a sophomore. Dickie Berkhead is a freshman at Morris Harvey College Charleston. Miss Emily Ann Bailey returns to Concord College as a sophomore. Mrs. June Bailey Wolfgang returned to San Antonio Texas after the death of her sister Miss Peggy Bailey. Curtis Bailey accompanied her home and will reside with his Baileysville grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Jason Davis North Tazewell Virginia were weekend guests of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Orell Lamastus visited with Edmond Bailey Bluefield and her parents L. D. Bailey Falls Mills. Luther Avant visiting relatives in Macon Georgia by plane from Charleston will return in about two weeks. Mrs. Faye Hodge Adams returned from Welch hospital after an appendectomy. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Lusk returned to Huntington after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lusk and Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Christopher. Miss Sarita Matney returned to Morris Harvey College as a senior. Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Rose Roanoke Virginia returned home after visiting Tom Bailey and relatives in Baileysville.

Baileysville BNS Ralph D. Clay Dayton Ohio Herbert Clay Luther Avant Barbara Rose Asbury Concord College Jesse Lee Lester Anderson Ind Berea College Kentucky Dickie Berkhead Morris Harvey College Charleston Emily Ann Bailey June Bailey Wolfgang San Antonio Texas Peggy Bailey Elbert Toler Orell Lamastus Edmond Bailey Bluefield L. D. Bailey Falls Mills Macon Faye Hodge Adams Welch Hospital Neil Lusk Huntington Raymond Lusk O. K. Christopher Sarita Matney Vivian Rose Roanoke Tom Bailey

Concord College Names Pine Tree Co editors for 1959 60

Two Concord College juniors Marianna Hayes and Sandra Lee Nichols were named co editors of The Pine Tree yearbook for 1959 60 by Dr. William B Robertson English professor and division chair. Hayes a home economics major with speech minor is Delta Zeta vice president and fire marshal. Nichols a secondary education major with biology and English fields is Delta Zeta corresponding secretary and Women's Hall Council recording secretary. The editors flew to Nashville Tennessee in June to visit Benson Printing to plan the yearbook. staff for The Pine Tree will be announced in October.

Athens Concord College William B. Robertson Marianna Hayes Marion Hayes Lewisburg Sandra Lee Nichols Pat Nichols Hinton Miss Nichols Delta Zeta Sorority Women’s Hall Council Piedmont Airlines Nashville Tenn Benson Printing Company

Plumley Rites Set On Tuesday

Graveside rites for Merida Plumley, 65, of Camp Branch, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Plumley Cemetery Abra hamm by Rev H P Hackney. He died Sunday of a heart attack. Born April 19 189, he was a retired farmer and Glade Baptist Church member. Survivors include two sons Eugene and Mike, two daughters Helen Bennett and Lillian Martin, a brother G W Plumley, a sister Vada Boggess, with E M Meadows Funeral Home in Hinton handling arrangements.

New Members Initiated In Area Woman's Club

In Pineville at the first meeting of the year the Pineville Woman's Club welcomed four new members Mrs. Harry Farmer Mrs. Carl Hedinger Mrs. Carl McGuire and Mrs. James Pizzino who were formally initiated with a red rose pin. Missing members were Mrs. Edgar Stone and Mrs. Bob Stone. The group closed with a short prayer and a call to support new members.

Pineville ANS Pineville Woman's Club Robert Bailey Harry Farmer Carl Hedinger Carl McGuire James Pizzino Robert M. Worrell Edgar Stone Bob Stone Bailey

Pineville Woman's Club Opens New Year With Dinner Meeting

Pineville Woman's Club starts its year with a dinner at the Cow Shed. President Mrs. Charles E. Richner opened the session as devotionals, reports, and thanks were shared. The club backs the United Fund and plans honor points through the Community Achievement Contest and Care program. Members helped with the Chest X ray Mobile Unit and will attend the 39th Southern District Convention in Lewisburg. New members were introduced. all meetings this year will be dinner meetings at the Cow Shed.

Pineville RNS United Fund Richner Mexico Lewisburg Greenbrier College Robert Bailey Harry Farmer R. M. Ware Fell Carl Hedinger Enos Williams Carl McGuire Orris Burgess James Pizzino William V. McNemar Jr Edgar Stone Bob Stone Pineville Woman's Club Department of Public Affairs Joe Bragg Orville Wilks Paul Goode Helen Shufflebarger C. S. Worrell

Shower Honors Mrs. J. Jones

Mrs. James Jones was honored with a household shower at the Amea gle Presbyterian Church recreation room Wednesday. Attending were numerous local women including Mrs. Gordon Coleman, Mrs. George Eads, Mrs. Bryant Withrow, and Mrs. R. E. Stover. Hostesses were Mrs. George Southard, Mrs. Ralph Scherer, and Mrs. Charlie Harris. Games were played and prizes awarded to several attendees.

Sixty five register at School of Faith in Whitesville

Sixty five persons have registered at the School of Faith held at Whitesville Presbyterian Church. Miss Anna Diem of Clear Creek is registrar and delegates from Clear Fork Marsh Fork and Boone County churches participate. Five classes are offered: Young People officers Sunday School teachers and two Layman's Choice groups.

Wyoming County Divorces Granted In Circuit Court

In Wyoming County Circuit Court this week divorces were granted. Custody arrangements varied with each case, many favoring mothers for one or more children and several including monthly child support payments ranging from 35 to 335 dollars. Parties named include Barton, Collinsworth, Cooper, Earls, Hatfield, Hurst, Walker Ivan, Jenkins, Jones, Mullins, McDaniel, Nail, Shannon, Short, Tully and others.

Pineville ANS Wyoming County Juanita Barton Richard Barton Donnalee Collinsworth David S. Collinsworth Francis Jean Cooper Bobby Cooper Ruby Nail Charles H. Nail Mary Shannon Ray Shannon Wannie Pierce Short Delores Jean Short Hilda Tully Billy Tully

Mount Hope Eastern Star Officers Get New Terms

Mrs. L. D. Clark hosted the September meeting of the Past Matrons Club, Winona Chapter No. 59, OES, with Lake Lambert as new president. New officers named include vice president Fannie Richeson and secretary treasurer L. D. Clark. Bible reading by Albert Cope and program on Stewardship led by Jennie Cope Carter. Next meeting set for October 16.

Mount Hope RNS L. D. Clark Matrons Club Winona Order of Eastern Star Lake Lambert W. C. Ward W. H. Lindamood Blanche Cook Jennie Cope Carter Albert Cope Lottie Garrett T. T. Twaddle L. C. Clark

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