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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1960

Page

2

Woman's Club Fashion Show Presented Tonight in Fayetteville

The Fayetteville Junior Woman's Club stages an 8 p.m. fashion show in Memorial Auditorium titled April Love. Frances Webb is general chairman with Dee Houchins as mistress of ceremonies. 7% community members appear, including a welcome tableau led by Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Houchins. local sponsors include Sam and Sally Shop Cook Ready to Wear Escair Shop Wiseman Drug Rosemont Flower Shop.

Fayetiteville RNS Fayetteville Frances Webb Dee Houchins Annus Lee Babene Paul Greco Joyce Adams J. C. Clay Walter Caldwell Carol J. Zane Summerfield Sam Steve Hoye Vickie Keith Kathy Knotts Betsy Billy Laird Ann Linda Lowe Marty Sharon Phillips Janette Vickers Pamela Gale Webb Mrs. Webb Marsha Williams Karol Poole Cook Department Store Karen Ann Bode Nanette Jordan Sharon Cruikshank Juanita Jan Akers Tanna Sue Toler Frances Lee W. T. Webb

Fayette Women Attend Workshop for Senior Troops

Fayette women participate in a workshop in Fayette County focusing on support and resources for senior troops. The event highlights community engagement and veteran assistance initiatives led by local organizers.

Fayette County

Mount Hope Circle Meeting Highlights Love Gift Theme

Mount Hope Church Circle met on a Tuesday with hostess Mrs Effie Dower. Mrs Bergendahl presented topics God s Gift of Love To You and Mites That Become Mighty focusing on the Love Gift theme. Attendees included Mrs John Jenkins Mrs Lillian Davis and Mrs Bergen.

Australian government estimate on continent population growth

The Australian government estimates that the continent could support 25 million people, nearly five times the present population, highlighting potential growth and resource implications for Australia’s future.

Oak Hill Elementary to stage 300 pupil variety show

About 300 pupils will perform in the Oak Hill Elementary School annual variety show at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium.

Oak Hill RNS

Honored At Shower For Former Miss Jean Mitchell

Mrs. Glen Hoge, now Mrs. Hoge, was honored at a Friday shower in Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church. Hostesses included Mrs. N. W. McGhee, Mrs. O. H. Martin, Mrs. Lloyd Bright, Mrs. A. O. Ashley, Mrs. G. V. Duncan, Mrs. Robert Woods, Mrs. Jepkey ttoges A. J. Tolley, Mrs. Ralph Mays, and others five more named ladies.

The First Baptist Church Glen Hoge Jean Mitchell N. W. McGhee O. H. Martin Lloyd Bright A. 0. Ashley G. V. Duncan Robert Woods Jep Key A. J. Tolley Ralph Mays Lars W. C. McGhee Frank Gary Eugene Newsome W. D. Akers

430 Projects to be Exhibited at Fair

A regional science fair will display 160 high school projects and 270 junior high exhibits in the Tech Science Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Judging runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Tech gym. President Axtell and Dean Thornton will give greetings. Dr Fell ing of Carbide and Carbon Science films are provided by Bell Telephone Co. and others.

Ginia Ol Ogy Violet Phillips Tech Tech Gymnasium William B. Axtell Dean

Board approves 15 months pay for night janitor Cook

The Wyoming County Board of Education voted to pay Oleg Cook, a candidate for the County Board of Education and former Pineville High School janitor, $30 monthly for 15 months totaling $450 for night janitorial work. The motion by Don D. Cook passed with C. F. Mundy and Archie Lusk voting yes.

Cook Jesse W. Mongan Wyoming County Board of Education

Area Rotarians Elect Officers

MADISON, RNS Officers were elected at a Madison Rotary Club meeting. Elected: Dr. Paul E. Copher president, R. C. Smith vice president, R. F. Ferrell treasurer, Paul Gosney secretary, Naamon Duty sergeant at arms, Ernest Workman and Roland Cozart directors. Install July 1. Board includes retiring president W. J. Artrip. Copher reported on a trip to the District at White Sulphur Springs and will attend the International Convention in Miami, Florida.

Madison RNS Madison Rotary Club Paul E. Copher R. C. Smith R. F. Ferrell Paul Gosney Naamon Duty Ernest Workman Roland Cozart W. J. Artrip Dr. Copher White Sulphur Springs Miami Fla

Mrs. Vienna Stover Feted At Birthday Dinner

Colcord Oklahoma honored 80 year old Mrs. Vienna Stover at a birthday dinner hosted by her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Rulie Stover. Attending were her son and daughters Pearl Massey Marie Scarbro Debra Stover and Sam Hundley and family members. Two daughters Rhoda Dickens and Dencie Hall could not attend all expressed warm wishes for her.

Colcord ANS Inlaw Rulie Stover Vienna Stover Ohio Dencie Hall Braden

State School Board Assn Names Officers at Cacapon Park

Cooke of Princeton is vice president and John Brisbane of St. Marys secretary treasurer as the association wraps a three day meeting at Cacapon State Park today with about 195 attending.

Miner Killed in Thurmond Coal Mine Accident

A miner died Wednesday in a fall at Pugh Coal Company No. 145 near Thurmond. Fellow miner Jay Philpott of Beckley, who served the Winding ex office, worked a year at the small deep mine employing three men. He was loading coal at the face when the accident occurred.

Pugh Coal Company Thurmond Jay Philpott Beckley

Pray theme guides Kilsyth Auxiliary meeting

Kilsyth Free Will Baptist Auxiliary heard a program titled Teach Me to Pray led by program chairman Mrs Barbara James. Articles included Has God Not Called Anyone Else by Mrs Shirley Bauer Striving Together In Prayer by Mrs Jackie Combs Asking For What We Want by Mrs Mary Cain and Expect Bree Things by Mrs Opal. Jackie Combs will attend the Free Will Baptist Conference in Maynor May 30. Attendees listed include Mrs Lesta Clay Mrs Norma Combs Mrs Joann Crumb Mrs Florence Gibson Mrs Kate Arthur Mrs Ocie Goins Mrs Catherine McNeely Mrs Mary Perry Mrs Pear Tate Mrs Lena Rierson Mrs Hazel Sutphin Mrs Ollie Kiddy and Mrs Hattie Bennett. The next meeting is scheduled for May 2 in the hall.

Kilsyth RNS Barbara James Free Will Baptist Auxiliary Shirley Bauer Jackie Combs Mary Cain Opal Maynor Lesta Clay Norma Combs Joann Crumb Florence Gibson Kate Arthur Ocie Goins Catherine McNeely Mary Perry Pear Tate Lena Rierson Hazel Sutphin Ollie Kiddy Hattie Bennett

Engaged To Wed Lena Bowyer Richard Wayne McNeeley

Engagement announced by Miss Lena Bowyer and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bowyer of Long Branch. McNeeley, son of Mr. The bride elect is a Pax High junior. he is a Pax graduate of 195 and ex Air Force man who studied at West Virginia Institute of Technology. He presently works at Pax. Weekend guests were Mr. Ed Stover and son Wayne of Dayton Ohio visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Stover.

Long Branch RNL Lena Bowyer Richard Wayne McNeeley Oscar Bowyer Pax High School Air Force West Virginia Institute of Technology Montgomery PAX Ed Stover Wayne Dayton Ohio Ernie Stover

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