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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1961
Page
7
Dear Mrs. Lawrence advises that a lie about chores signals a wish to appear responsible. The parent should acknowledge weaknesses, avoid demanding undeveloped skills, and offer help to finish tasks before errands. The piece cites Schweitzer on veracity and encourages honest limits and supportive routines.
Mullens receives Broadway flavor as Kathie Jo Snyder, Mullens High junior, portrays the Girl on the Gazette in the Woman's Club Folies of '61 on April 19-20. She will sing with five male voices, daughter of Gerald and Mrs. Snyder, directed by Fred Santon and Mrs. Joseph P. Taylor. Costumes loaned by the Latin Quarter of New York through Santon’s connections. Santon selected them in New York last month.
Pineville Wyoming County superintendent Jesse W. Morgan and Mullens board member W L Haga will attend the West Virginia Association of School Administrators and WV School Boards Association spring conference at Black Water Lodge in Davis on April 5 7 with the theme Administrating a Balanced Educational Program. Service awards will be presented. J W Shufflebarger of Mullens receives one after starting his third sixth year on the Wyoming County Board of Education and his prior roles include sheriff county court member and Pocahontas Fuel Co superintendent.
The Wyoming County Elementary Principals Association announced sixth grade tri-finalists Mathen, Herndon, Sabine and Mullens. Finals occur at 7 pm today at Mullens High School with three trophies awarded for winning team, runner-up, and outstanding tournament cheerleaders.
Summers County voters approved a three year 240000 dollar school levy extension with 2311 in favor and 480 against. Ramp precinct reported 100 percent in support, Ellison Jumping Branch and Sand Springs districts opposed, overall turnout under 3,000 of 9669 registered on a cold day.
Varney Cline Auxiliary Unit No. 133 of the American Legion met at the Pineville legion hall. President Mrs. Charles Beavers led the meeting. A jukebox dance for couples only was planned for April 8 at 9 p.m. A candy sale was organized with Mrs. Clyde Boggs in charge. The Galaxies Band to provide entertainment at the next meeting on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall.
ANNETT An elderly couple, Mr and Mrs Dan Brown, lost their four room frame house to a Tuesday morning fire at about 9 am. The blaze consumed the home and all belongings before the fire department could respond. Their chicken house and more than 40 laying hens were also destroyed leaving the couple to move into a barn on their property and in need of material help.
Astrology, the art claimed to forecast events by celestial observation, likely began in Mesopotamia in the third millennium B C and reached full development in Greek civilization, according to Britannica.
Sir Hubert Wilkins pushed a submarine toward the Arctic Ocean and was within 400 miles of the North Pole before turning back due to conditions. This expedition demonstrated bold reach into polar depths though not reaching the pole.
Front row and back row show club officers at Odd Elementary School including Secretary Richard Walker Reporter David Meadows Song leader Kenneth Reedy Treasurer Howard Thompson President Alice Basham Vice President Judy Shrewsbury Game leader Carolyn Keffer with 17 members in total Club leader is Nellie McComas Flat Top Miss Nellie McComas. Also notes Americans spent 6.6 billion on cigarettes in 1960 with over 30 percent in local food stores Tobacco sales about 4 percent of total food store sales and cigarette ad spending rising from 24 million in 1957 to 35 million in 1959.
The Rebecca Bible Class of Oak Hill Methodist Church named the Bows as contest winners over the Buttons for best attendance and daily Bible readings. Miss Shirley Kirk notes the event boosted attendance and offerings.
Attention teachers receive guaranteed income by selling World Book Childcraft. Report to 324 Burgess Street Beckley at 10 am 2 pm or 4 pm on Saturday April 15 to participate.
RNS reports Ronnie W. Dower of Chapmanville recently visited his grandmother Mrs. Mary Dower at Mount Hope. He will graduate from Chapmanville High School in May and plans to enroll at Concord College for the fall term joining his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dower, both teachers in Logan County schools.
The Dodgers won 15 of their last 20 games to secure the 1959 NL pennant, finishing atop the standings and earning a spot in the World Series.
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