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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1947

Page

2

Group Postpones Green Tag Day in Mullens

Mullens Mullens Band Association sponsors another tag day causing the Green Cross for Safety event observed nationally on September 27 to be postponed to October 4. Mrs. M. E. Griffin, Green Cross chairman, states the Woman's Civic Club will sponsor next Saturday's campaign.

Register Mullens Mullens Band Association Tomorow M. E. Griffin Green Cross Woman's Civic Club

District President Talks in Oceana

Oceana Woman's Club toastmaster Mrs. L. W. Beane opened the fall season banquet. Principal speaker was Mrs. Ben H. Williams of Bluefield, president of the Southern District Federated Woman's Clubs, who urged strong attendance at the district conference in Ronceverte on October 2. Delegates from the local club were chosen plus others to be decided. New year books were distributed and members were asked to lead the Green Cross Safety Drive, a national tag day set for September 27 by federated clubs.

Register Oceana L. W. Beane Oceana Woman's Club Ben H. Williams Bluefield Southern District Federated Woman's Clubs Ronceverte Williams Bernie Morgan Chilton Tucker Dudley Browning Jennings Barrett R. C. Hatfield

Women of Moose Accept 2 Members at Meeting

Mullens report states the Women of the Moose admitted one new member, Mrs Florence E. Jones of Herndon Heights, and will initiate candidate Mrs C V Feller of Moran Avenue next month. Estelle Caudle spoke on state funds for school hot lunch programs. War relief committee led the evening event. Grace Hedrick and Hattie Sue Bowling attend the State Moose Convention at Clarksburg. Saturday’s report closes.

Reveister Mullens Women of the Moose Florence E. Jones Herndon Heights C. V. Feller Moran Avenue Lodge Estelle Caudle War Relief Committee Inez Taylor Grace Deal Waverly Tibbs Eva Young Caudle Grace Hedrick Hattie Sue Bowling Clarksburg

Whites Have Daughter Arrives at Tay lor Hospital

Mr and Mrs Johnny White of Herndon announce the birth of their second child a daughter weighing eight pounds at 2 24 p m Thursday at Tay lor Hospital Mrs White formerly Margaret Blankenship daughter of Mr and Mrs T R Blankenship Stephenson Their first child is named Johnny Jr

Wtew Mullens Johnny White Herndon Taylor Hospital White Margaret Blankenship T. R. Blankenship Stephenson Johnny, Jr

Bragg honored at Bailey Murphy stork shower

Mrs. William Q. Bragg was guest of honor at a stork shower hosted recently at the Bailey Murphy Addition home of her sister-in-law Mrs. George H. Bragg.

Pineville William Q. Bragg George H. Bragg Bailey- Murphy

Missing Child Doris Gore Found With Friend Doris

Agnes Gore reports her daughter Doris disappeared last night from Mul lens. Police and family searched riverside paths and a cliff near the eight year old’s school. Doris was found asleep with playmate Hattie Gray and others in an Eatwell cafe area apartment after a resident saw them.

B’ Register Mullens Agnes Gore Haynes Doris Hattie Gray Johnson Eatwell Cafe

Eye color and color perception differences explained

A person with blue eyes perceives colors differently from a person with brown eyes. The statement notes a visual variation tied to eye color, implying distinct color perception among individuals.

Farm Women Discuss Safety on Highways

Salem Farm Women's Club meeting at Mrs. Fred Fredericks home discussed highway safety led by chairwoman Mrs. Cc C Skaggs. Routine business and plans for attendees at Achievement Day on October 30 at Fayette County 4-H Camp Beckwith were noted with several members present.

Y Register OAK Hill — Highway Safety Cc. C. Skaggs Salem Farm Women's Club Fred Fredericks Fayette County Beckwith

George Love Dies in Fayetteville at 1:30 A M

George Love, prominent Fayette County resident and former prosecuting attorney, died at 1:30 a.m. today at his Fayetteville home after years of ill health. His body was sent to a local funeral home for arrangements.

Register Fayetteville George Love Fayette

Coal House Burns On Weaver Land

Oak Hill fire crews respond to a small blaze at Eugene Weaver’s residence around 2 am. An old coal house used for winter supplies burned after trash was burned nearby days earlier. Firefighters controlled the fire with no damage to neighboring homes.

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Kingston Students May Join Two Clubs Effort Expanded

Kingston High School students may join any two of nine active clubs including Girls Athletic Association Boy's Intra mural Senior 4-H Club Paper Club Drama Club Glee Club Future Home-Makers Junior 4-H Club and the Annual Club.

Kingston Kingston High School Girls Athletic Association

Fayette Jury Hears Guilty Pleas From 15

Fayette County circuit court actions report pleas of guilty in multiple cases. Andrew Blankenship pled guilty to petit larceny and received one year in jail plus costs. Several defendants, including Ethel Barnette Juanita Barnette Randall Bowles and Orville Barnette with Clarence Ayers, sought probation after pleading guilty to breaking and entering a chicken house theft of chickens. Other indictments were dismissed or continued to January term. John Woodson pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter. Kyle Kessler pled guilty to unlawful wounding and requested probation. Charles Shybloskey placed on probation for petit larceny. William Muir case continued. Corde lia Conley case dismissed. Leonard Mullens and James Mullens pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding. Huey McMillion case continued. Virgil Pritt case to be dismissed. Peter Parris Kyle Bradbury mining law case continued. E T Woolridge hit and run case continued. Charles Clayborne pleaded guilty to attempted murder and asked for probation. Marshall Lee Boggs Jr. involved in another charge.

Charles Chambers Paul Moyer John Woodson Kyle Kessler Orville Hicks William Muir Meadow Bridge Cordelia Conley LeRoy Rogers James Mullens Leonard Mullens Earl McCune Huey McMillion Virgil Pritt Peter Parris Kyle Bradbury E. T. Woolridge Charles Clayborne Marshall Lee Boggs, Jr Man

Lions Governor Visits Oak Hill Lions Club

Oak Hill Dudley L Sims 29th district governor spoke at the Oak Hill Lions Club dinner at Hotel Hill. He outlined district club achievements with Carl E Bohnert and Henry S Baron present. A committee of Morton Dickinson and White will join other clubs’ committees for a Rotary Club dinner at Hotel Hill Monday to discuss a proposed community center.

Register Oak Hill Dudley L. Sims Oak Hill Lions Club Hotel Hill

Local cases continued to January term in court docket

Slaughter case continued until January. Kozma and Guy charged with theft of 45 dollars from Roger Howell and seeking probation. Stearts pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding and sought probation. Foster charged with malicious assault on L S Allen with steel knocks continued to January term.

Miss Estes Weds Joseph Cale In Kincaid Ceremony

Thelma Estes and Joseph Cales married at Harry Cale home with Rev. Roy Coe officiating. Music by Mrs. L. D. Goode followed by a short wedding trip. The couple will reside in their new Kincaid home.

Kingston High School seniors stage first assembly of year

Kingston The Senior Class of Kingston High School opened the year with the first assembly. Throughout the term other classes will lead subsequent assemblies. Participants before the meeting was turned over to the student council president included Ruby Price Etta Jean Holdren Georgia Mocivnik Hyden and Edna Cottrell.

Register Kingston Kingston High School Ruby Price Etta Jean Holdren Georgia Mocivnik Eo On Hyden Edna Cottrell

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