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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1960

Page

8

Outstanding Graduates To Receive AL Awards

A Fayetteville Legion post plans honors for outstanding graduates and announces a May 15 district convention date, changes to meeting venues, and a uniform meeting. The post backs Fayetteville High School baseball this season with a Town Park Board plan and a first game against Stoco on April 14. Junior baseball sponsorship is approved and event venues for April 19 are being arranged with Fayette County Memorial Auditorium management.

Fayetteville High Legion Home Fayetteville John L. Witt Jr Tth Ronceverte William R. Hesse Walter Caldwell Legion Post Fayetteville High School Legion Town Park Board Stoco Town Park Walter Beene

Sunrise services announced for FAIRDALE church Easter

Sunrise services will be held at Coal Marsh Baptist Church Easter Sunday at 6 a.m. The speaker will be the pastor Rev. M. H. Dinsmore. Everyone is invited to attend. Morning services follow at 11 a.m. including Sunday School.

Fairdale RNS Coal Marsh Baptist Church M. H. Dinsmore Dinsmore First Church OF God Arch of God Lawrence Spade Herbert Suitor

Linda Painter Weds G. Harding in Oak Hill

Mr and Mrs Gary E Harding formerly of Oak Hill now in Arlington Virginia announce the marriage of Linda Painter daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Painter of Sum Beauty deny Bluefield to Gary E Harding son of Mr and Mrs George Harding Oak Hill The couple married April 2 at Jones Avenue Church of God Rev John S Winters officiating The bride wore a white lace street length gown

Oak Hill RNS Gary E. Harding Arlington Eer Pete Cece Linda Painter Harold Painter Deny Bluefield Lou Henri Harding Collins High School George Harding Arlington County Health Department Marine Corps Jones Avenue Church of God John S. Winters

Mt Hope Groups Schedule Meetings For Week

Mount Hope groups plan a week of meetings across schools and halls including Brownie and Intermediate Scouts, Explorer Post 91, Rainbow Assembly, and Mount Hope Presbyterian Church circles with diverse locations and times noted. Local clubs such as Lions, Garden Club, and the Mount Hope Commandery meet during the week alongside church choirs and Future Homemakers events.

Mount Hope RNS Clinton Explorer Order of Rainbow White Shrine Mount Hope Presbyterian Church W. A. Haslam A. F. Kisar Laura Belle MacCauley T. L. Feazelle C. R. Harns‘barger W. B. McCoy Commerce Mountainair Hotel Reflector Mount Hope High Clintoning the Sun Mount Hope High School L. H. Maynor Jr Mount Hope Christian Church Edward Martin Lions Club Glen Jean Garden Club W. W. Hunter C. H. Duncan Homemakers of America McDonald Lodge No. 103 Masonic Hall

Fayetteville Visit Spawns Family Gatherings Across States

Fayetteville traveled Tuesday from Beckley to visit his brother in law Carl Vest and nieces Genevieve Alice and Billie Vest. In addition, Mr and Mrs William Parsons and daughter Denise of Vienna Ohio visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs John L Witt of Cunard and the Rev and Mrs Ralph Parsons.

Beckley Carl Vest Genevieve Alice Billie Vest William Parsons Denise Vienna Ohio John L. Witt Cunard Ralph Parsons

Hill Kasner Wedding Road Hill Kasner Road

Miss Paula Kasner of Temple Texas and R P Hill of Hico were wed Feb 19 in a double ring ceremony at East Side Baptist Church Temple. Maid of honor was Helen Bartek of Rosebud, best man Bonnie Taylor of Temple. Reception at Denaville Clubhouse featured blue and white wedding cake and umbrella decor. The couple, both 1959 graduates, reside at 801 E Central Temple.

HICO RNS Paula Kasner Temple Texas R. P Hill C. B. Hawkins East Side Baptist Church Gus Hayworth Paul Kasner Helen Bartek Rosebud Bonnie Taylor Denaville Calvin Babcik Arlington Joseph Koonsen Holland Babcik Edward Adler Alan Beach Rosebud High School Temple Real Estate

Jimmy Delinge Turns Nine At Ansted Birthday Party

Mrs. Joseph Deligne Jr hosted a birthday party for her son Jimmy on his ninth birthday at home. Guests included Roger and Janet Pack Eddie and Steve Deligne Scott Wilson Michael Fox Donald Wilson Carrie Bracken Mary Beth Beddow Karen Kessler Marshall Houchins Howard Drennan Michael Mason Michael Fink Roger Legg Larry Kessler Robert Thompson Morris Niday Newman Coots Peter Minter Beverly Kathy Brown Darrel James Pride more Carol Dorothy Layton Beverly Pamela Caldwell Tommy Walkup plus helpers Mrs Clarence Leake Mrs Paul Massey Mrs Jack Johnson Mrs Albert Deligne Mrs James A and Mrs Joseph Deligne.

Ansted ANS Joseph Deligne Jr Jimmy Roger Janet Pack Eddie Steve Deligne Scott Wilson Michael Fox Donald Wilson Carrie Bracken Mary Beth Martha Beddow Karen Kessler Marshall Susan Houchins Howard Lee Terry Drennan Michael Mason Michael Fink Roger Legg Albert Deligne James A Joseph Deigne

Highway Projects Approved By SRC In Eight Area Contracts

State Road Commissioner Patrick C. Graney signed off on eight area highway contracts after Tuesday bid openings. All low bids were approved except one, and an Interstate project was referred to the Bureau of Public Roads. The Shepherdstown Bridge painting bids were rejected and will be readvertised for April 19.

Patrick C. Graney Graney Bureau of Public Roads SRC Shepherdstown Jefferson County

West Virginia Road Projects Awarded To Several Firms

State contracts for asphaltic concrete surface work totaled multiple miles across counties. Ralph H Burns Inc of Hillsboro won 4.9 miles in Raleigh County at 106259.89 dollars. A A D M Bostic Co of Rupert secured 1.5 miles in Mullens Maben area for 30460.50 dollars. Harman Brothers Co of Grafton won 9.04 miles in Summers County at 56802.50 dollars. Central Asphalt Paving Co of Charleston took 3.91 miles in Braxton and Birch River area at 51820.58 dollars. Ralph H Burns also awarded 2.5 miles Craigsville Fenwick Road at 38114.25 dollars. Adams Construction Co of Roanoke, Virginia. Montecarlo Mercer County Line Road awarded to A A D M Bostic at 73428.25 dollars.

Raleigh County Shady Spring Summers W. Va Ralph H. Burns Inc Hillsboro Wyoming County Montecarlo-Mercer County A. A. & D. M. Bostic Co Rupert

Fire Destroys House Leaving 7 Homeless in Oceana

A Friday blaze destroyed a two family dwelling owned by Mrs. Vida Chambers in Oceana. The Meeks family occupying one apartment lost nearly all possessions. Seven people were made homeless, with insurance partial on the building and none on the Meeks’ items. Citizens urged to help with household items or cash to Constable Chester Hawkins or John P. Steffey.

Oceana RNS Vida Chambers Che Ee County Pineville Chambers Kelly Homer Meeks Meeks Claudia Rucker Chester Hawkins John P. Steffey Oceana Volunteer Fire Department Hatfield

Pre Easter Rites Set At Mt Hope Churches

Mount Hope churches announce pre Easter rites for Christian Church Baptist Temple Methodist First Church of God Presbyterian and St Anthony s Catholic Church Palm Sunday sermons Candlelight Communion Good Friday Easter Sunrise and Resurrection services with ministers sermons choir music and Holy Week schedule across the six congregations with services daily through Easter Sunday.

Mt. Hope Mount Hope RNS Christian Church Baptist Temple Methodist Church First Church of God Presbyterian Church St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Woman’s Society of Christian Service W. R. Park G. G. Hodges Sanford Fox Jennings Fast Beckley J. E. Perkins Henry Danner Mount Hope Baptist Temple Defense Council Judas Peter Pilate Christ Harry R. Dias Jr W. W. Hatcher Eugene Klug St. Anthony's Catholic Church Kilsyth Sts. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church Scarbro

Dolin Elected Head of VFW in Madison

Lovel R. Dolin was re elected commander of Daniel Boone Post 5578 Veterans of Foreign Wars Madison during Thursday’s election. New officers include E Doutin Hill senior vice commander Opie H Miller junior vice commander Charles W Ellis quartermaster Judge K K Hall judge advocate Eugene G Hill chaplin Dr Wyson Curry surgeon and Paul R Skaff trustee. Installation will be April 19 at 7 30 p.m. in the Boone County Memorial Building Reservations may be made by contacting post officers.

Madison RNS Lovel R. Dolin Daniel Boone Veterans of Foreign Wars E. Doutin Hill Opie H. Miller Charles W. Ellis K. K. Hall Eugene G. Hill Chaplin Wyson Curry Paul R. Skaff Boone County Memorial Building

Stevie Duncan Celebrates Ninth Birthday at Home

Stevie Duncan son of Mr and Mrs Harry Duncan was honored Saturday with a party at their home to celebrate turning nine. Gifts were opened and displayed, refreshments served, with many relatives and friends attending including Jerry Cox Garnet Sweeney and Kathy Cox.

Glen Rogers RNS Stevie Duncan Harry Duncan Jerry Lerry Cox Garnet Jane Sweeney Jackie Gwinn Jackie Rickie Freddie Griffith Kenny Becklehimer Bill Hall Clancy Sundin Kathy Cox Margaret Former Judy Cezar Linda Roder Susan David ‘Chattin Connie Bailey Terry Duncan Dianne Roy Allen

Book Review Finished At Church Circle Meet

Mount Hope Baptist Temple Miriam Circle met at Mrs. Albert Cope's home as Mrs. Max McClung finished a four part review of What Prayer Can Do. Mrs. Marvin Davis led a Mark Bible review. a basket collection and White Elephant sale occurred. refreshments were served. Next meeting set for May 3.

Mount Hope RNS Max McClung Miriam Circle Mount Hope Baptist Temple Albert Cope McClung Marvin Davis Mark Dixon L. H. Kenney Lawen ‘i George Dixon M. C. Hess William ‘Penningon Allen Garrett

Weekend Visitors Return to Columbus and Fort Wayne Figures

PAX reports Richard McNeely and Benjamin Humphrey returning to Columbus Ohio after a weekend visit. Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson and children Besy Cheryl and Robert of Fort Wayne Indiana are visiting the Wilsons and Raymond Kelly. Ella Humphrey and daughter Alva host Roby Humphrey from Big Stone Gap Virginia and Carolyn. Ray and Mrs Thompson host their son and daughter-in-law Jack Thomson and children Jenny Laurie and Thompson from New York. Sam Stone visits Virginia with sister Edith Freeman of Gretna.

PAX Richard McNeely Benjamin Humphrey Columbus Ohio John Wilson Besy Cheryl Robert Fort Wayne Ind C. D. Wilson Raymond Kelly Ella Humphrey Alva Roby Humphrey Big Stone Carolyn Ray Thompson Jack Thomson Jenny Laurie Thompson New York Virginia Sam Stone Edith Freeman Gretna

Also Mentioned on This Page

Paul McKown Lattanzi Harry Fayette County Memorial Auditorium E. E. Houchins Sunrise G. Harding Martha Sue Miller Jerry Scott Mateo Ae Ec Pee Princode The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company OF West Virginia Hill-Kasner Wedding Road Jimmy Delinge Wae Satan Adult Entertainment M Paesents Siegel Home Frome Mill Robert Mitchum Eleanor Parker George Peppard GE George Hamilton Everett Sloane Luana Patten Open Air Theatre Stamford Rd Devil's Burt Lancaster Kirk Douglas Watusi George Montgomery Christiane Martel France Carlos Baena Albert Gout Eastman Coler Dolin VFW Dr. In Three Stooges Legend OF Tom Dooley Michael Landon Joe Morrow Church Circle Meet Wyoming Mullens Rock, Hudson Dorn Day PINE Pineville, W. VA
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