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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1962

Page

9

Church Women Mark Birthday Anniversary

Mount Hope church group marks the 50th birthday anniversary of the Women of the Presbyterian Church United States with an evening service at Mount Hope Presbyterian Church. New officers elected for the year begin duties in September. roster includes Mrs. Jack Keatley president and several chairmen. A voca­tional guidance program led by Miss Loretta Jones featured a skit titled Tomorrow Begins Today. About 75 people attended the social hour following the meeting.

Mount Hope BNS Women of the Presbyterian of United States Mount Hope Presbyterian Church Jack Keatley O. J. Walker W. J. McCoy World Missions Mike Vickers Christian Education Ray Hanson General Fund W.W. Hunter Loretta Jones Miss Jones Marie Carper John V. Barnum Ricky Carter Brenda Treadway Barbara Carter Ricky Vickers Jay Moore Buz” Callaway Bill Chapman Charles Elliott

4 H Club Hosts County Agent on Camping Theme

Sabine 4 H club heard Roscoe Plumley, county agricultural agent and Wyoming County 4 H director, speak on Camping with slides. Summer camps were discussed for late July and early August. Bake sale set for April 28 to aid crippled children Easter drive. Coy Phillips presided with officers Dreama Canada treasurer Coy Francis Jr recreational leader Dorene Francis reporter. Attendees included Gary Tolliver Ronald Pennington Kenneth Price Dwaine Tolliver Lonnie Hash Judy Sams Robert Irick. Advisors Mrs Orville C Burleson and sewing project lead by Mrs J Phillips.

Sabine RNS Roscoe Plumley Wyoming County Sabine 4 Coy Phillips Dreama Canada Coy Francis Jr Dorene Francis Gary Tolliver Ronald Pennington Kenneth Price Dwaine Tolliver Lonnie Hash Judy Sams Robert Irick Orville C. Burleson J. Phillips

Ladies Auxiliary Hears Program Topics

The Bradley Free Will Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary met in the Auxiliary Hall with Mrs. Mae Renfro presiding in the president's absence. Program leader Mrs. Nathan Elliott introduced "Why Saith The Lord" from Haggai and read the first chapter. Topics included Consider Your Ways, Go Up Into the Mountains, Bring Wood, Build a House, and I Will Be Glorified. Plans for a rummage sale were discussed. next meeting is May 14.

Bradley ANS Bradley Free Will Baptist Church Mae Renfro Wanda McMillion Nathan Elliott Lottie Arthur Geneva Ramsey Helen Foster Lula Thompson Renfro

Scout Leader Speaks To PTA In Pineville Meeting

Mrs W W Bolt Brownie Scout leader Troop 124 Pineville spoke at the PTA meeting at Pineville Grade School No 2. She outlined the Brownie program and invited women to help as leaders. About 40 members in the troop. Nomination committee named for next meeting: Mrs Ernest Hays Mrs John B Thomas Jr and Mrs Harold Metz.

Pineville RNS W. W. Bolt Parent- Teacher Association No. 2 Bolt Harold Metz John H. Martin

Elaine Conley Honored On 15th Birthday

Elaine Conley celebrated her 15th birthday with a party at the Kopperston Recreation Building Kopperston hosted by her parents Estil Conley and associates. Attendees included Johnnie Toler Brenda Dunn Jimmy Gillenwater Roger Bailey Craig Harper Frances Dyke Billy Stafford and many others.

Oceana RNS Elaine Conley Kopperston Estil Conley Norman Brown Betty Fletcher Johnnie Toler Brenda Dunn Jimmy Gillenwater Roger Bailey Craig Harper Frances Dyke Billy Stafford Charolette Dyke Bill Counts Shirley Dunn Bob Marshall Joan Toler Marlene Sharon Collins Dickie Elkins Diane Karacus Roy Toler Johnny Wilson Edwin Cook Sue’ Crouch Hannah Steffy William Gibson J. R. Adkins Pete Childers Kermit Toler Kyle Meredith Tiny Walls Gayle Brown Johnny Mathis Sandra Short Linda Dunn Dana Salyers Carol Belcher Roger Cook Nancy Poland Linda Durbin Claudia Brown Larry Conley Jimmy Johnson Bobby Henegar Theda Conley Mary Katherine Annetta Brown

Weekend Visitors, Local Residents Noted in Raleigh County

Glen Rogers residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Harvey York and his wife hosted their son Dealee York and wife from Cleveland Ohio who returned Sunday night. Mrs Barnard McClanahan spent a week aiding her aunt Mae Dillon after a stroke. Clyde Walters formerly of Glen Rogers visited Arlington Virginia with her son Lionel and daughter Linda. Everette Guthrie of Charleston and Hubert Durham were weekend guests of their in laws Claude Robersons. Chris Snuffer remains hospitalized at Wyoming General Hospital Mullens. Hayden Wolfe mentioned in passing.

Glen Rogers Harvey York Dealee York Cleveland Ohio Ohio City Barnard McClanahan Beckley Buck Daniels Mae Dillon Clyde Walters Arlington Va Glen Rogers-Ravencliff Lionel Linda Everette Guthrie Charleston Friends Guthries Hubert Durham Claude Robertson Chris Snuffer Wyoming General Hospital Mullens Hayden Wolfe Glen

Garrette Smith Feted on 10th Birthday at Home

Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Smith hosted a Thursday night birthday event honoring Garrette Smith turning 10. Guests included Dallas McKinney Pete Shumate Conrad Dillon and Frankie Acord. Mrs Smith was helped by Det York and Mary Lue in games and serving.

Ravenciff Ivan Smith Garrette Gary Dallas McKinney Pete Shumate Conrad Dillon Frankie Acord Smith Det York Mary Lue

Club Riviera Fire Damages Lewisburg Restaurant

A fire at Club Riviera in Caldwell Lewisburg caused an estimated 70 000 in damage to a four story frame building. Firemen from Lewisburg and White Sulphur Springs battled the blaze early Tuesday. Owner Sonny Kaptis expects the restaurant and night club will probably be rebuilt.

Lewisburg RNL

Postmaster Recovers at Home After Hospital Stay

Postmaster recuperates at his home after a week as a patient in Beckley Hospital. Mr and Mrs John Hrasar and son Johnny of College Park Maryland visited friends in the area Sunday.

Beckley Hospital John Hrasar Johnny College Park

Chafin Cook critically ill in Welch Stevens Clinic

Sabine region notes report Chafin Cook remains critically ill at Stevens Clinic Welch after ambulance transport Thursday. Earlier patient had improved and returned home the prior week. Also mentions Gary Wayne Domi returning to school after two weeks ill and Granny Phillips visit for hip checkup with Dishman family in Welch.

Sabine Chafin Cook Beckley Sonny Herbert Douglas Domi Lake Charles Amedeo Domi Jane Phillips Welch Stevers Clinic Clarence Dishman Dishmans

Drive On In Fayette To Restock Raccoons

Fayetteville residents gather to restock raccoons in Fayette County. On April 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. donors contributing one dollar receive a free dinner at Lena's Restaurant. Menu features baked coon with sides. Local officials and coon hunters’ group organize the event, with tickets sold by volunteers.

Fayette Fayette County Lena's Maple Avenue Fayetteville Bennett Oii Robert J. Thrift Jr

WSCS Sets Meeting in Pineville Fellowship Hall

The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet today at 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall of the First Methodist Church, Pineville. The program The Ecumenical Deaconess and Missionary will be presented by Mrs. Charles Waddell, chairman, with assistance from Mrs. Oraneee and Mrs. John Shoemaker.

Pineville RNS Woman’s Society of Christian Service Fellowship Hall First Methodist Church Charles Waddell Oran Eee John

Montcoal Manager To Speak At State Meet

MONTCOAL C O Kane manager of Armco Steel Corp Montcoal will speak at the 28th annual statewide safety conference in Charleston April 25 27 Kane will address mining delegates at the Daniel Boone Hotel sponsored by the West Virginia Safety Council.

Montcoal C. O. Kane Armco Steel Corp Charleston West Virginia Safety Council Daniel Boone Hotel Kane

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Ladies Auxiliary PTA Garrette Smith Club Riviera Burns Woodrow Bennett WSCS RGN Valley Drive South Corner City Ave Aga Mary Lou Montgomery Ward Ballerinas
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