Beckley Post-Herald from Beckley, West Virginia • Page 10

TEW Fayette County BECKLEY POST-HERALD, BKCKLEY, W. MORNING, MAY 1,1969, Fayette County Court Releases Calendar Of Cases For May Term Fire Levels Two Houses At Glen Jean Two large two-story homes at Glen Jean were destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning, according to a spokesman at the Oak Hill Fire Department. The fire department could not answer the call because the houses were outside the city limits of Oak Hill and the owners, Mrs. Dora Combow and Charles Smith, did not pay into the Oak Hill Fire Department Fund. It was also reported that the Mount Hope Fire Department was called but could not answer the.call for the same reason.

Part of the furniture in the Smith home was saved, everything in Mrs. Combow's home was destroyed. Three Students Selected To Attend Girls State FAYETTEVILLE (RNS) -Three Fayetteville High School students have been selected to attend Rhododendron Girls State at Jackson's Mill. They are Judy Young, sponsored by the Fayelleville Senior Woman's Club; Rachel Ilene Woolwine, sponsored by the Fayetteville i Woman's Club; and Kitty Beth Hambrick, sponsored by Legion Auxiliary 149 of the American Legi6n, Fayetteville. Miss Young is Ihe daughter of Mrs.

George Young and Ihe late Mr. Young. She is a'mem- ber of the Pep Club, reporter for the Gangplank, school paper, Future Homcmakers of America, Glee Club, county chorus, regional chorus, annual staff, Rainbow Girls and was a. junior high cheerleader. She is a Honor Roll student.

She attends the Fayetteville Baptist Church. Miss Woolwine is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J.

Woolwine of 'Route 2, Fayetteville. She is a member of the Cotton IIU1 Baptist Church where she is treasurer of the Baptist Youth Fellowship and sings in the young peoples choir. At Fayetteville High School, she is a member of the Thespian Troupe, Pep Club, Glee Club and was class cheerleader for four years. She is a member of the Fayettevilic Juniorcttcs and was elected to the post of vice president for the coming year. Her hobbies include swimming, skiing, and roller skating.

Miss Hambrick is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Hambrick of 125 Fayette Avenue. She i treasurer of the junior class at Fayetteville High School, vice president of Teens Against Cancer, president of Pirate Pepsters-Pep Club, and a staff member of the school paper, Gangplank.

She is a member of the FHS band, clarinet choir, Student Council, i r. a.t Treasure Chest, annual staff, all-county band and has attended the Montgomery Clinic Band. She is a member of the First Baptist Church of Fayetteville where she is president of the Baptist Youth Fellowship. FAYETTEVILLE (RNS) The pre-trial schedule for May term of the Fayette County Circuit Court was released L'uesday by C. H.

Maxwell, clerk. Friday, May 2, Ida Kay Amon. represented by D. T. Kennedy, vs.

Elbert Propps, represented by G. B. Lynch; Montgomery National Bank, by G. L. Viekers, Frank a i by R.

J. Thrift; State Road i i represented by C. T. Bobbitt, vs. William H.

Angel; State load Commission vs. Clella Ranes; and State Road Commission vs. Billy Ray Raynes. Tuesday, May 6, Eugene R. Bailey, represented by W.

D. Green, vs. A. W. Orndorff, represented by R.

J. Thrift; Clotho L. Priddy represented W. R. Abott, vs.

Floyd H. Ellis, represented by W. T. O'Farrell and R. J.

Thrift; Margaret A. Elliott, a i i a i represented by T. E. Myles, vs. James A.

Scolt and Michael C. Scott, represented by R. J. Thirft; and Melvin C. Lively, represented by W.

H. File Martha Harmon, represented by L. R. Tabit. vs.

Arlen H. Harmon, represented by R. J. Thrift-, David Z. by J.

Z. Summerfield, vs. Fred represented by R. J. Thrift; Jerry A.

Lindsey. represented by W. R. Abott, vs. Bynum Lewis, represented by E.

J. Thrift- and Frances V. Sears, by R. J. Thrift vs.

C. C. Dickerson. Wednesday, May 7, William E. Davis represented by C.

B. Viekers, vs. Norfolk and Western Railway Company, epresented by S. J. Thrift; Travellers Indemnity Company, represented by Schaub, vs.

Evelyn Rader; Hohart Thomas a Nationwide I a Company, all represented by U. J. Thrift; and Paul Q. Gravely, represented by W. R.

Laird; Eugene A. i i by R. J. Thrift, vs. Vallace Evans, represented by R.

Hamilton; Raymond Fox, by C. R. Hill, vs. M. Dunn Construction Company, represented by D.

E. Santee and T. L. Sayre; and ishland Oil and Refining Company, represented by D. D.

Jodson; and Hugh Garrett, administrator, represented by R. Thrift, vs. Appalachian Company, represented D. D. Hodson; and Bet- ervision Systems, I represented by T.

E. Myles. Thursday. May 8, Lawrence Pritt, represented by Pat R. Hamilton vs.

Sam Hyden, JUDY YOUNG Rites Incomplete For R. Meredith WILLIS BRANCH (RNS) Russell Meredith, 65, of Willis Branch was pronounced dead upon arrival at hospital Tuesday a Beckley i following an apparent heart attack. He was a disabled coal miner. Born in Litchfield, Feb. 1, 1904, he was a son of the late James and Sarah Meredith.

Survivors include his wife, Rachel Williams Meredith; five sons, Henry of Orlando, Clarence with the Army in Vietnam, Chester of Willis Branch, Tommy with the Army at Ft. Riley, and Larry, nt home; two daughters, Mrs. Ann Thomas of Miami, and: Mrs. Rosemary Painter of an Halsey Gnode. He is mar Pax; three sisters, Dorothy Bradley and Mrs.

Mrs. Jlonica O'Ncil, both of Oxnard, and Mrs. Ollie Pierce RACHEL WOOLWINE Chairman Resigns PINEVILLE (RNS) Tin Democrat Executive Committee met in the court house a Pincville Monday evening am Paul (Butch) Goode chair man informed the group of his resignation. After the November elections, Chauncey Browninf attorney general of Wcs Virginia, appointed him deputy assistant attorney general. Jack Pizzino, vice chairman presided at the meeting and Paul Goode was elected chair man.

Goode has served as sheriff of Wyoming County for three terms. He was born a Mabcn, son of the late Jeff ant former Kathlcci they have tw of Auburn, grandchildren. The body is 111, afld ried to the Bailey and children, Paul "Butch" Good deputy assistant the Tyrci 1 general, and Mrs. John (Pam Mardigan of Charleston. Funeral Home in Mount Hope Arrangements arc incomplete.

RALEIGH DRIVE IM THEATRE NOW SHOWING HUM by Ocliirc tinned Artists -PLUS- Tcntnlive plans were made fo a fund-raising dinner dance tc be held this summer. All members of the commit tec were present. OPEN TODAY 1:00 NOW FEATURE TIMES AT: 8:45 ADMISSION PRICES: ADULTS 1.50 STUDENTS 1.25 CHILDREN 1.00 Rattier Steele Succumbs At SQ MULLENS (RNS) Hatllcr Steele, 50, of Rochester, N. Y. formerly of Mullens, died a loon Wednesday in a Buffalo N.

hospital. He was a veteran of Worle War II and was a son of Mrs Fannie Tibbs Slecle of Pincville and Ihe late Arthur Steele. Other survivors include two sons, Bob and Geue, both Independence, Ohio, and four sisters, Mrs. Daisy Burnetle Pikevillc, Mrs. Katherinc Haydcn of Pincville, Mrs Ruth Bowe of Paincsvillc, Ohio and Mrs.

Emma Shields Orlando, Fla. The body is being returnee lo the' Sam Foglcsong Funcra Home in Mullens. Rites are in complete. Emit H. Browning Dies; Rites Slated MATHENY (RNS) Emit Harry Browning, 63, i Matheny, died at 6 p.

in. Tuesday in a Beckley hospital ifter a two-week illness. Born Aug. 20, 1905 in McDowell County, he was a son of the late Richard C. and itartha Halsey Browning.

Survivors include two sons, William R. of Oceana and larry L. of Matheny; three brothers, Clair L. of Kop- erston. Virgil of Matheny anc 3arl of Glen Morgan; four isters, Mrs.

Wetzel Cook of latheny, Mrs. Howard Goode of Crab Orchard, Miss Gladys irowning of Princelon and Miss dary Belle Browning Matheny and four grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p. m. Friday in the a Methodist Church with Rev Matthew Dale, Rov.

Stollie and Rev. Ralph Whitten charge. Burial will be in the Browning Cemetery a' Rockview. The body will remain at the Evans Funeral Home in Oceana where friends may call between and 10 p. m.

today. Rally Day Planned KOPPERSTON (RNS) Rally Day has been scl by flu Senior High Fellowship of thi Kopperston i a Church and will be held froir 5-8 p.m. Sunday. Local senior youth group, from area churches have bcci invited. The program will be givci by Gary Baldwin and devotion: by Betsy Grecr.

The purposi of the rally is to establish an organized inter-dcnoninationa youth group for the surrounding area. Following the program, a recreation and social hour wil be held. Steve Cassell am Wilson Rice are in charge recreation. Officers of the Senior Fellowship are Betsy Grccr am Gary Baldwin, co-presidents, Wilson Rice, secretary; Kathy Cassell, treasurer, and cc chaplains, Steve Cassell am Debby Rice. Sponsors are Mrs Richard Cassell and Mrs.

Pan Grcer. The name Florida comes from the Spanish and means "fcasi of flowers." OAK HILL THEATRE MAIN ST. OAK HILL "DAZZLING' -LIFE "FRANCO ROMEO Wedding Permits Issued By Clerk FAYETTEVILLE (RNS) -Marriage licenses issued since Friday at the Fayette County Clerk's office are: David Ear Atkins, 22, of Oak Hill, son of William and Gertrude Painter Atkins, and Kathy Suzette Hurley, 17, of Oak Hill daughter of Kenneth and Freda Blake Hurley. Rusty Russell Allen, 21, Montgomery, son of Alva and Roberta Peters Allen, and Jen niter Karen Lively, 19, Montgomery, daughter Harold and Mary Protka Lively Carl Chester Blankenship, 20 of Fayetteville, son of Clayton and Chester Lewis Blankenship and Brenda Joyce Farley, 19 of Oak Hill, daughter of Odis and Merle Harvey Farley. John Thomas Cody, 19, Fan-field, Ohio, son of Edwin and Goldie Rorabaugh Cody and Rosie Jane Smith, 17, Fayetteville, daughter of Wayne and Hannah Reed Smith.

Joseph Aaron Hedrick, 25 of Winona, son of Joseph am Martha Kincaid Hedrick, am Ruth Evelyn Morris, 28, of Ed mond, daughter of Lee and Opa' Kelley Morris. Ernest Andrew Jackson, 24 of Norfolk, son of Wilforc and Dorothy Tompkins Johnson and Lee Holdren, 21, of Pax daughter of Walter and Lottie Foster Holdren. Charles Abraham Nutter, 21 of Scafbro, son of Perry anc Mabel Berry Nutter, and Cotmi Ann Gibson, 17, of Minden daughter of Haskel and Dora Floyd Gibson. Bobby Gail Preast, 21, Swiss, son of Robert and Colcen McClung Preast, and Evelyn Louise Kincaid, 16, of Gauley Bridge, daughter of Walter ant Cleo Wilkerson Kincaid. James Cecil Scarbro, 24, Prosperity, son of Paul and Lilly Peltry Searbro, and Kath Ann Hughes, 18, of Oak Hill daughter of Raymond am Delores Morton Hughes.

epresented by W. K. Laird; larncll Kaye, administratrix, cprescnled by P. R. Hamilton, s.

Allstate Insurance Com- iany, represented by W. R. Jack P. Burdette, epresented by P. R.

Hamilton, s. Dennis Brown, represented iy W. R. Abbott; Wallace and Wallace, represented by C. M.

Viekers, Smith Transfer Company, represented by R. C. Disic James M. Conley, epresented by 0. Hardman, vs.

M. Hanshew, represented by W. S. Wilson; Robert K. Price, cpresented by L.

A. Hunt, vs. General Motors Acceptance Corporation, represented by W. O'Farrell; and King Coal a by P. R.

Hamilton. Friday, May 9, New River iupply Company, represented by T. E. Myles, Imo Ailstock, epresented by N. A.

Kinsolv- ng; Robert W. i by T. E. Myles, vs. Orcn W.

Legg, represented by G. B. Lynch; Robert A. Hall, by T. K.

Myles; K. Ennis, represented by T. E. Myles, vs. Joseph Quat- lebaum, represented by A.

J. Soodwin; W. P. Franco, guardian, represented by W. S.

Wilson, vs. Anthony J. DeMarco, represented by J. Mann; Dale Darnall, i a represented by L. G.

Graig, vs. Hubert L. A represented by W. S. Wilson; and Herbert Reece, represented jy S.

W. Price, vs. and Coal Company, represented 'by C. R. Hill.

Saturday, June 7, Betty Ann Hunter, represented by R. DiTrapano, vs. W. B. White, represented by J.

Thrift; Louise Semesco, represented by T. P. Maroney, vs. Jerry D. Martin, represented by C.

F. Stuckey, Eloise K. Nichol, represented by T. P. Maroney, vs.

Emanuel A i represented by T. E. Myles; James Clark, represented by T. P. Maroney, vs.

John Robinson Jr. represented by R. K. Kelly; and Lucy A. a represented by C.

R. Hill vs. Frances S. Stanley, represented by R. Mitchell.

Land Transfers Filed PINEVILLE (RNS) The following deeds have been recorded by the Wyoming County clerk during the past week: Lee Walls lo Orpha Belle Browning Walls, land at Club City, Clcarfork District. Nannie Lusk, widow, to Emanuel Whitt and Alice Whitt, his wife, land on Micajah Ridge, Barkers Ridge District. Jay H. Stewart and Vcrda Stewart, his wife, to Kenneth Lester and Mary Lou Lester, land on Rockcastle Creek, Center District, Georgia-Pacific a Georgia corporation, to Jerry E. Trent, land on Sams Branch, Wyoming County, $3,710.

Walter M. Smith and Mona W. Smith, his wife, to James E. Smith and Ruby M. Smith, his wife, Lot No.

103, Town of Lilly Haven, Oceana Dislrict, $400. Mason M. White and Renda E. White, his wife, lo Evelyn L. Cline, Lol No.

84, Town of Lilly, Oceana Dislrict, S200. Nana Pcterfish, a widow, to Yankee Dam Corp. of West Vrginia, a corporation, land in Mullens, Slab Fork District, 519.200. Robert ScWager and Norma Schlager, his wife, Ruth Brooks and David Brooks, her husband, Fred Schlagcr and Janice Schlager, his wife, Joseph Schlagcr and Loraine Schlagcr, his wife. Lois Frazier and Harold Frazier, her husband, Billy Ray Schlagcr and Mario Schlager, his wife a Josephine Acord and Tracy Accord, her husband, all being heirs-at-law of Evelyn Schlagcr and Fred Schlagcr, both deceased, to Robert David Brooks and Linda Brooks, his wife, Lots No.

253 and 254, Glen Junction, Slab Fork District $4,000. Robert Schlager, guardian Jean Janncll Schlagcr Brooks Ercsa Bailey and Dale Emerson Brooks, all infants under 2 years of age, to Robert Davii Brooks and Linda Brooks, hi wife, Lots No. 253 and 254, Glei Fork Junction, Slab Fork District, $888.88. Wilda Shumate and J. Shumate, her Husband William Blankenship Lots No 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 28, 29 30, 31, 32, 33 and 34 Tipple Slab Fork District, $10.

James 0. Hatticld ond Cora E. Hatfield, his wife, to Charle E. Clark and Linda G. Clark his wife, Lot No.

9, Section 43 Kopperston'. Oceana District. Charles E. Clark and Linda G. Clark, his wife, lo Jamc 0.

Halfield and Cora E. Hat field, his wife, Lot No. 9, Sec tion 43, Kopperston, Oceana District. Joe Seaton McClellan am Mary Elizabeth McClellan, he husband to J. P.

Bottomlcc am Audic Bottomlce. his wife, Lot No. 3, and 5, Ivy Park Addi tion, Town of Pineville, Ccnte District, $15,000. Services Scheduled For James C. Brown McGRAWS (RNS) Funeral services for James C.

Brown, 42, of Charleston, formerly of McGraws, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Miliam Methodist Church with Rev. James McCormick in charge. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park in Eeckley. Brown died Tuesday night In Charleston after suffering an apparent heart attack.

The body is at the Sam Foglesong, Ncase and Neely Funor.il Home in Mullens where friends may call from 7-9 p.m. today. Observe 50th Anniversary is a retired Methodist Minister, still serving as interim pastor of a church near Frankfort. He formerly served as pastor at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, as well as pastorates a Methodist churches at Oceana and Powellton.

Rev. and Mrs. H. W. Gillespie, former Ansted residents, now living in Frankfort, were honored Sunday in observance of their 50th wedding anniversary at the home of her sister, Mrs.

Hallie Meador of 200 Quarry Beckley. Rev. Gillespie Two Area Seniors Named Merit Scholarship Winners Mary J. Brady and Faith E. Hanna are among 3,000 of the nation's ablest high school i named Scholarship i in announcement by John M.

Stalnaker, president of the Na tional Merit Scholarship Corp. Mary, a student at Mou Hope High School, will be awarded an a (sponsored) Merit Scholarship. This scholarship recognizes the high achievement of students who for a variety of reasons choose not to receive Merit Program assistance. Some have, for example, accepted other awards which preclude their i i assistance from other sources. NMSC recognizes these students by designating those who had been selected for National Merit $1,000 Scholarships as Honorary (National) Merit Scholars and those who had been selected for four-year sponsored Merit Scholarships as Honorary (sponsored) Merit Scholars.

Faith, who attends Oak Hill Merit High School will receive the an a i a Merit $1,000 Scholarship. These scholarships are one- i a Mount unrestricted awards financed in two ways. Some are sponsored by companies, company foundations or associations and the remainder by NMSC. Winners are chosen in open competition, state by state, by a committee of i evaluates. The stipend of a a i a Merit $1,000 Scholarship is a single payment made in the fall term following the winner's selection.

The winner must use the award at an accredited U.S. college or university where he enrolls as a full time student. Faith, who will serve as valedictorian of her graduating class, plans to attend Duke University. Cast In 'Goldilock's Adventure' The Music Department of Fayeltevillc a School will present a three-act operetta. "Goldilock's Adventure," by Maude Orita Wallace, May 8 in the school auditorium.

Gladys Eary, music instructor, will direct. In the cast are (from left) Karin Stanley, James Marra, Vicki Whiscman, Beverly Goldizen, Pally Patterson, Jill Smarr, Will Lewis, Jimmy Jordan and Sharon Martin, (center). Burglary Reported OAK HILL (RNS) A breaking and entering at Kelly Drug Store on Main Street in Oak Hill was discovered by Henry Wilbur, janitor, when he reported for work Tuesday morning. According to Oak Patrolman Ronald Hurd, a tion of Ihe roof was cut away and the person or persons slid down the air vent and used a crowbar to open the of the pharmaceutical department. A total of $545.49 in merchandise was taken, including $200! in cosmetics and a number of watches, cameras and cigarettes.

Hurd also said an was made lo open the safe door containing drugs. The incident is investigation. Musical, Dancing Group Entertains Woman's Club PETERSTOWN (RNS) -Guest entertainers and a speaker highlighted the Peters- Woman's Club meeting Monday at the Peterstown Elemenlary School. The first group, the "Capers Club" of Peterstown High under the direction of Mrs. Wilma Larew, presented a program of English, and Danish traditional dances.

a participating, from Peterstown and Greenville High schools included Wayne Johnson, Sandy Bowling, Dave LaBelle, Pam Francis, Charlie Pitzer, Barbara Witt, Timmy Burns, Anita Francis, Nathan Francis, Nancy Ramsey, Larry Hale and Faye Dillon. Hill town door School, attempt The second guest on the program was Ethel Cubbins, formerly of Fort Laudcrdale, now instructor in French at Peterstown and Union high schools. Miss Cubbins toured Europe while in college as a study project and made a second lour with her parents. She showed slides depicting French scenes. Preceding the program, Mrs.

Jerry Miller presented devotionals consisting of scripture reading, a short talk, "The Art of Living," and concluded with a poem, "Old Clothes." Mrs. Miller, who is chairman of the fine arts department of the club, introduced the guests. During the business meeting, conducted by Mrs. John Nester, president, reports were given by various committees. Mrs.

Clifton Dunn was appointed to serve as treasurer to fill a vacancy created by Mrs. Gerald Ralcy, who moved out of the community. Announcement was made that the annual party to honor Peterstown High School seniors will be May 23 at Peterstown High School. Miss Dreama Lilly was named by the club as representative from the club to the annual water festival at Hinton. Citizenship awards were ordered and will be presented at the high ichooi graduation exercises.

New members were yoted in and will be entertained at the annual dinner at The Village Inn in Pearisburg, Va, May 26. During the social hour, refreshments were served to members and guests by the fino arts department. A hat is distinguished from a I rap or bonnet by its possession of a brim, Wyoming Medical Facilities this week received a $:,00 donation from the Univcrsinl CTT Corporation. toward the 20 per cent local cost for a new con- valcsccnt wing Wyo- Donation For Hospital Wing ming General Hospital. Construction is scheduled to began in the near future.

At the check presentation occasion in Mullens were (from left) R. L. Allies, branch manager for CIT; D. Moler. secretary of Wyoming Medical Facilities; Walter Rappold, district manager of CIT; and Robert L.

Carrico loan manager for the Mullens CIT office. 25-Years Service CHARLESTON Bertha Bryant, public health nurse with the Nicholas County Health Department, will Ire among eight persons to receive 25-year service pins May 8 from (he West Virginia Public Health Association. State Health Director N. H. jDyer will make the presentation the annual banquet at the Boone Hotel in Charleston..