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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1962
Page
10
Chapter marks National Week standing as Fayetteville High School Future Homemakers of America officers pose before a red crepe paper display. Sharon Tudor leads as president with Brenda Null as vice president Elaine Wise as secretary Sandra Honaker as treasurer and Mary B Sweazy as historian. Mrs Lawrence A Keeler is sponsor. group meets first Monday monthly.
SEE FOR SAFETY Lincoln Nebraska due to little low-slung cars the state is lengthening some of its yellow no passing lines on highways. State Engineer R L Cochran explains that drivers in small foreign cars and new American models can't see as far over all.
Fayetteville news notes LaFayette Club 49 Inc American Legion hearing teen dances report praised by Mr and Mrs Allis as heading the project. Board authorizes 78 payment to the Allises and states the Legion covers juke box costs insurance and utilities. Teen program treasury rests at 258 75 from card sales and admission fees. Scouts gain Monday use. dance class shifts to Thursdays. Cabinet for Den Mothers and backyard tables postponed.
The Ladies Society of the Independent Church met at the home of Mrs. Harold Acord for an Easter program. Mrs. Everette Blevins spoke on Women at the Tomb, noting women’s ongoing service to Christ and urging service to others. The group planned sending flowers to Elderly residents, hosting a shower April 14 at Glen Fork Grade School for Mrs. Glen Sanders, elected Mrs. Blevins as vice president, and talked of a family night with husbands and children at the grade school. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Blevins home with Mrs. Ray Sanders co-hostess.
Sanford McNeely was elected president of the Mt. Hope Lions Club for the coming year. Also elected were M. A. Marchetti as secretary and William B. McCoy as treasurer. The group named G. E. Williams as first vice president W. C. Carter as second vice president and James Twohig as third vice president with a board including Lacy Anderson Fred Dixon Donald Stark James M. Wade R. G. Patteson and Norville Ellison. Outgoing officers are Patrick C. Graney Jr. McNeely and Fred Dixon.
Mrs. Raymond Short, 5th District president, and Pat Carrick, 6th District commander, spoke on membership at a combined American Legion Auxiliary meeting in Pineville. The post and auxiliary formed teams to boost enrollment, with W. Preston Wilson and Mrs. Jack Stewart pictured alongside district officers.
The Fayetteville Development Council, chaired by Charles Payne, approved an Advertising plan named Appreciation Days presented by George Via of the National Trades Day Association. Caldwell reported progress on a Farmer's Market and proposed using Ashland Oil for a vacant Ramseys lot. An ongoing New River Gorge survey is funded by a $25,000 ARDA grant, and samples of the rocket missile carrier were produced at New Kanawha Industrial Corp.
Mount Hope Presbyterian Church circles meet for Now and education when Circle No. 4 discusses higher education and plans for the Men’s District Rally on April 13. Circle No. 5 visits include prayer, carding to the sick while patient Corrie Graff improves in Beckley Hospital.
J L Knight Jr of Charlton Heights, superintendent, announced the forthcoming opening of a new coal mine in the Pond Gap area of Kanawha County Alloy Carbide Metals Co Alloy preparing the mine for a spring opening Knight son of J L Knight.
An anonymous tip led Trooper S E Epling to evidence of seven break ins from Jan 1 to Mar 5. A Marianna juvenile, charged with burglary, was placed with juvenile authorities after a hearing. Other involved include Paul Roberts, awaiting court martial. Locations include Sand Gap Grade School, Herndon High School, Terry Lester office, Edgars Esso Pineville, Marianna Free Will Baptist Church, Wayne Bailey’s Groc ery Baileysville, and the Board of Education garage Pineville.
Mrs John Cozort and daughter Billie Jo travel from Oberlin Ohio to Huntington with relatives Mr and Mrs Asa Hurst and others. The Shrewsburys and Susan join for a Huntington stay before returning. Wade Pinson called to Wayne County for Clinton Pinson's serious illness. James C Gentry to Beckley Memorial for a check up. Lon Stewart readmitted for check up with Loflins Crumpler Md Yarusso family at Stewart home. Mrs Tom Stewart remains for an indefinite stay.
Oak Hill Jaycees presented a slate of officer candidates Tuesday night led by chairman Robert Sanger. Nominations included Joe Doyle and Carl Lokant for president, James Stanley and Tomas W. Rose for internal vice president, John Morris and Bill Nunley for external vice president, Joe Lewis and Shirley Love for secretary, Bill Walsh and Ben Norwood for treasurer, and Vann Wilmoth, Robert Prouse, James Todorovich and Jack Gannon for directors. Election set for April 17 at 8 p.m.
Saint Anthony's Guild of St Anthony's Catholic Church met in Catholic Hall with Mrs Margaret C Marchio president in charge. Plans were made for church flowers for Easter Sunday and April altar arrangements led by Mrs Luigi Cinotti and Mrs Pete Falvo. Candy sale reported as a money making project. Other members present included Mrs Helen Lento Mrs Raymond Bolton Mrs Frank Lianinese Mrs Fred Stella Mrs Louis Angius Mrs George Barbera Mrs Shirley Fitzgerald and Miss Pauline Taggart. Refreshments followed.
Mount Hope First Christian Church Circle No 2 met in the Fellowship Hall led by president Mrs Eva Beverly. Devotional by Mrs Myrl Beverly titled Ye Shall Be My Witnesses in Love from World Call. Roby led prayer and study with questions from World Call. Members present included Eva Beverly Myrl Beverly A Maude Roby Josephine Givens Clara Humphrey. Roby took orders for money making sale. Kitchen cleanup and inventory rules were read. Easter cards ordered for sick and shut ins. Next meeting planned for May 1 hosted by Nellie Manning with Anna Marie Jordan as guest.
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