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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1959

Page

10

Three Concord College students elected to Women's Hall Council

ATHENS Three new members were elected to Concord College's Women's Hall Council by women students. Freshman delegates Miss Anna Lee Brown of Mullens and Miss Karyl Lynn White of Mullens join sophomore Miss Jacqueline Kay Coulter of Peterstown, with Miss Kay Allen of Sophia serving as president and other officers named.

Athens Women’s Hall Council Concord College Damaris Wilson Jacqueline Kay Coulter R. Coulter Peterstown Anna Lee Brown Boyd B Brown Jr Mullens Karyl Lynn White Emory V. White Miss Coulter Sigma Sigma Sigma White Mullens High School National Honor Society Thespians Sub Debts Tri-Hi-Y Future Homemakers of America Danforth Award Kay Allen Sophia Gerrie Ferranti War Sandra Nichols Hinton Nancy Bowman Caretta

Funeral for Judy Ann Fortner Held at Speedway Church

Judy Ann Fortner infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Basil Fortner died at Bluefield Sanitarium. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. in Speedway Methodist Church conducted by Revs Harold Pits enbarger and Charles Doyle. Burial in Athens Cemetery. Survived by two brothers Arnold and Danny and four sisters Connie Sue Barbara Jean Janey Kay and Beatrice. Seaver Mortuary in charge.

Princeton RNS Judy Ann Fortner Speedway Methodist Church Harold Pitsenbarger Charles Doyle Basil Fortner Princeton-Beckley Road Bluefield Sanitarium Arnold Danny Connie Sue Barbara Jean Janey Kay Beatrice Seaver Mortuary

Dooley Suffers Back Injury at Kopperston Work Site

Otis Dooley, 41, of Kopperston, was admitted to Stevens Clinic Hospital Welch with a back injury after being struck by coal at work for the Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates. He was injured Thursday and placed under treatment.

Kopperston RIIS Otis Dooley Stevens Clinic Welch The Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates

Yates Treated for Ankle Fracture After Ball Injury

Charles Yates 17 Itmann received treatment at Stevens Clinic Welch for fractures of the right ankle after being hurt while playing ball.

Itmann Charles Yates Stevens Clinic Welch

Fans Were Used in China in 3000 B C

A compact note asserts that fans were employed in ancient China around 3000 B C. It highlights historical use of hand fans for cooling and signaling, indicating early domestication and cultural significance in agrarian and daily life contexts.

China

Mount Hope Social News Briefs

Mrs Ollie Perry underwent surgery at Beckley Memorial Hospital Tuesday and is improving. Mr and Mrs Charles McCutcheon of Miami Florida visit sister Violet Grace and brother Alfred McCutcheon, former Mount Hope residents. Mrs Luis Stuch is seriously ill at Hill Top Nursing Home. Mr and Mrs William Pennington and family visited relatives in Chilhowie Virginia last weekend. Gordon Honey Smith shows improvement at Beckley Memorial Hospital from a heart condition. Ella Walker has returned home after a recent operation at Beckley Memorial Hospital.

Mount Hope RNS Ollie Perry Beckley Memorial Hospital Charles McCutcheon Miami, Fla Violet Grace McCutcheon Alfred McCutcheon Luis Stuch Hill Top William Pennington Nancy Billy Childhowie Gordon Honey” Smith Ella Walker

Eight year old hurt in Wyoming bicycle wreck

An eight year old, Michael Reese Smith of Wyoming, received treatment at Stevens Clinic for contusions to his left elbow after a bicycle wreck.

Wyoming RNS Michael Reese Smith Stevens Clinic

Brock Funeral Stated Tuesday

Funeral services for George Hevener Brock will be held at 11 a m Tuesday at his Dunmore home with Rev P R Newall officiating. Burial follows in Mountain View Cemetery Monterey Va. Brock 80 died Sunday from injuries suffered in a Saturday car crash near Marlinton. He was born December 25 1878 in Hightown Va. Survivors include a sister and two daughters among others.

Dunmore BNS George Hevener Brock P. R. Newall Mountain View Monterey Brock Marlinton Hospital P.m. Brock Browns Creek Marlinton Seneca Park Hightown Charles A Mary Elizabeth Brock Lucy A William Peterson North Brook Charles Bundy Newcastle Ind Adam Mill Gap Murriel Wilmer Front Royal L. H. York Lorraine Ohio

Willing Workers Meet at Church of God in Dirtsville

Members of the Ladies Willing Workers Band gathered in the Church of God workroom in Dirtsville. Vice president Mrs. Monota Akers led the service, with Mrs. Viola Trent giving the prayer. Jane Craddock reported on dues and bake-sale proceeds for church expenses. A bake and hotdog sale is planned at the church from 11 30 a m to 2 p m. Two new members, Mrs. Faye Trent and Mrs. Jessie Tyree, were initiated.

Dirtsville RNS Church of God Ladies Willing Workers Monota Akers Viola Trent Jane Craddock

Pamela i Gilley Treated After Bicycle Fall in Tralee

Pamela i Gilley of Tralee was treated Wednesday at Grace Hospital Welch for contusions after a bicycle fall.

Tralee Pamela i Gilley Grace Hospital Welch

Funeral details for Syrus Hammer couple

The body was to be taken to the home today from Smith Funeral Home for Mrs. Syrus Hammer of Waynesboro Virginia. The notice notes the family’s arrangements following the death.

Syrus Hammer Waynesboro Smith Funeral Home

Accident Victim Rites Set Today

Funeral services for Patricia Nash were to be held at Beulah Baptist Church at 2 p.m. by Rev. George Griffith. Burial will be in McQueen Cemetery, Muddlety. The seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Nash Jr died from injuries after an automobile wreck at Sutton Saturday evening.

Hookersville RNS Patricia Nash Beulah Baptist Church George Griffith McQueen Muddlety John Nash Jr Sutton William Edward Robert Mitchell Charlene Beverly Gerald Gary Mancel Jr James Spencer Jack Norfolk Va Navy Troy Workman John Nash Worth Patricia James S. Spencer

Picnic honors Lizzie Cyrus at St Albans home

Mrs. Lizzie Cyrus of St. Albans was treated to a picnic at the Fayetteville home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Hambrick last Sunday. Attendees included the Hambrick family from Winston and Fayetteville, the Perry family from Belva, and Mary K. and Pat Hambrick of Fayetteville.

Fayetteville Rns Lizzie Cyrus St. Albans W. W. Hambrick Robert Hambrick Rodney Randall Winston George Henry Perry Carolyn Sharon Linda Everette Hambrick Frank Ann Alice Eva Perry Belva Mary K Pat Hambrick

Family Dinner Slated Tuesday At Pineville Church

The Women's Mission Society and families will hold a regular meeting and dinner at Cook Memorial Baptist Church in Pineville on Tuesday at 6 30 p m The dinner starts at 6 30 p m with the business meeting to follow at 7 30 p m

Pineville RNS Women's Mission Society and Families Cook Memorial Baptist Church

Body found after turnover at riverfront incident

A body was discovered after a turn over at the riverfront scene. Waters Mortuary in Somersville handled arrangements.

Waters Mortuary Somemersville

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Women’s Hall Miss Brown Future Nurses of America Formner Athens Cemetery Marvel Campbell's A&p Jane Parker Angel Food Fresh Daily Paes Special—Reg Morton the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Peg Yates Mrt Hope Personals
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