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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1963

Page

6

Camp Horseshoe Delegate Chosen For Fayetteville

Brenda Null a Fayetteville High School sophomore was chosen to represent the Fayetteville Junior Woman's Club at Camp Horseshoe in Parsons this summer. The selection was announced at the executive board meeting hosted by Miss Edna Janutolo. The group plans a county float for the September 28 Fayette County Centennial Harvest Parade and will conduct a roadblock for the Cancer Crusade before late April. The club also received an invitation to Open House at Chesapeake Schoolhouse on April 19, and discussed the Mother-Daughter Banquet set for May 20 at the Fayette County Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building. Guests include the mothers of members and Mrs. Lawrence B. Lyon Jr. installation ceremonies. Other executive board members present were Mrs. Frank Henson, Mrs. Stanley Moore, and Mrs. Edwin H. Warfield.

Fayetteville RNS Brenda Null Fayetteville High School Camp Horseshoe Parsons Brenda Ralph Null Edna Janutolo Fayette County Chesapeake Chesapeake Women’s Club Fayette County Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Lawrence B. Lyon Jr Capitol District Madison

Millionaire O L Nelms Says Thanks To Town

Dallas millionaire O L Nelms credits local people for his wealth and runs a simple thank you ad and billboards reading thanks to all of you for helping O L Nelms make another million He recalls starting with 80 capital in 1932 selling tobacco and snuff and building real estate holdings while remaining accessible through calls and a pickup truck He emphasizes humility and urges readers to learn from Think and Grow Rich and Success Unlimited noting he may one day convert everything to cash but for now wants the community to know his appreciation

Ralph Moncrief Nelms Dallas Napoleon Hill

Two Births Recorded at Wyoming General Hospital

Mullens RNS reports two births last week at Wyoming General Hospital. Patricia Ann Caldwell, daughter, seven pounds fourteen ounces, born to Gary and Patricia Caldwell of Stephenson at 7 11 p.m. April 10. Elmer Carl McComas, son, nine pounds, born to John and [Mrs. John] McComas of Keyrock at 2 10 p.m. April 11.

Patricia Ann Gary Michael Caldwell Stephenson Elmer Carl John McComas Keyrock

Centenial Chorus To Present Concert At Oak Hill

The Oak Hill Centennial Boys Chorus under William J. Dixon presents a two part concert at Oak Hill Elementary auditorium tonight at 8 p.m. The group of 60 boys aged 9 to 13 recently appeared at the Lions Club Show Rotary Club and Oak Hill Presbyterian Church. Mrs Eva Estes is the accompanist. The first half features songs from the 1863 era and the second half focuses on West Virginia songs.

Oak Hill RNS William J. Dixon Lions Club

WVU hosts ASCE talk on pre stressed concrete merits

Members of the West Virginia section of the American Society of Civil Engineers will explore the merits of pre stressed concrete as a construction material during their April 19 20 technical meeting at West Virginia University. Road Commissioner Burl A Sawyers will address the banquet Friday night.

Morgantown UPI West Virginia American Society of Civil Engineers West Virginia University Burl A. Sawyers

BYF Camping Period Set At West Virginia Camp

The Rockcastle Baptist Youth Fellowship Association discussed its camping program at a Rockview meeting. Raleigh and Rockcastle Associations will hold a combined BYF camping period at the West Virginia Baptist Camp in Cowen in August. A nominating committee named officers for next year. New officers will be installed June 3 by Miss Linda Erle Queen. Attending were Mrs. Jesse Conley and several BYF members and advisors.

Oceana RNS Toneda Otis Cook Rockcastle Baptist Youth Fellowship Association Rockcastle Rockview Raleigh West Virginia Cowen Harry Stevens Rockcastle Baptist Church D. D. Elwell Cook Memorial Pineville Sandra Hill Jerry Jewell Guyandotte Baptist Jesse Judy Brooks Sabine Bellmeade Judy Christian Welch Susan Linkous Calvary Baptist Church of War Jesse Conley Gwen Barrett War Linda Davis Oceana Baptist Church Larry Green Cook Memorial Baptist Church

Free Trash Pickup Set By PD In Pineville

Pineville Police announce the annual Spring cleanup from April 22 to 30 with citywide pickup. Dates cover East Pineville, First Avenue areas, Bailey Murphy, Crowley Worrell, Williamson Branch, and business districts, with double back runs for missed locations. Trash must be accessible for free pickup. no free haul after April 30.

Pineville RNS Crowley-Worrell Ritter

Ricki Huffman Feted In Pineville Birthday Party

Rick Lynn Huffman daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard L Huffman Riverdrive Addition celebrated her 10th birthday with a party at home Saturday. Guests enjoyed lunch and dancing while prizes went to Mimi Lewis Kathy Martin and Linda Broom. Additional attendees included Debbie Withrow Suzanne Lyons Vicki Lambert Marilyn Campbell Lisa Milam Helen Chenoweth Pat Smith Mullens and Cheryl Withrow Ohio.

Pineville Rick Lynn Huffman Richard L. Huffman Riverdrive Mimi Lewis Kathy Martin Linda Broom Debbie Withrow Suzanne Lyons Vicki Lambert Marilyn Campbell Lisa Milam Helen Chenoweth Pat Smith Mullens Cheryl Withrow Ohio

Daily Expenditure Soars On Popular Beverages

Day by day vast sums flow into drink purchases as consumers repeatedly choose coffee tea juice and soft drinks, reflecting enduring demand across urban centers and workplaces. The pattern suggests steady spending driven by routine consumption and accessibility.

Carolyn Thompson Weds Martin C. Ramey in Oak Hill Ceremony

The candle light wedding of Carolyn Frances Thompson and Martin Calvin Ramey took place at Jones Avenue Church of God in Oak Hill with Rev. E W Lambert officiating. The bride wore a lace and tulle gown, pale pink blue and yellow decor prevailed, and a reception followed. The couple plans to reside in Washington D C after a Virginia trip.

Oak Hill RNS Jones Avenue Church of God Carolyn Frances Thompson Martin Calvin Ramey Washington, D. C Herbert Thompson William B. Ramey Ramey Mount Hope E. W. Lambert Blacksburg Carol Ann Campbell Herbert Cole Linda Rakes Karen Jeffers Carol Rakes Sabrina Charlotte Mann Jean Ann Thompson Kathryn Sue Campebell Mark Thompsson Glenn Ramey Jerry ‘Miller Douglas Campbell Jerry ‘Mann Gary Mann Er. W. Lambert Betty Winters Velma Foster Helen Campbell Milton Blake Richard Blake Vickie Larry Blake Dianna Hagley Huntington James Mobley Leroy Jones Kathy Scullen Bill Ramey Bruce Judy Ramey Janie Ramey Donald Jordan Anne Marie Dallas Campbell Candy Carol Campbell Sarita Workman Ina Lou Garrett Charleston Collins High School Charleston General School of Nursing Ramsey Mount Hope High School Safe-Way Bakery Washington D. C Virginia 4Th Street

Pax PAX Mine Accident and Local Visits Report

Clyde Mowell was injured at Eccles No. 5 Mine when a rail struck his right hand. He was treated at Beckley Memorial Hospital and released after about two hours. Visiting relatives from New Jersey and Virginia. Easter guests from Indianapolis and Cleveland. Local residents and former Pax residents mentioned in passing updates.

Pax Clyde Mowell Eccles No. 5 Beckley Memorial Hospital Pax and Weirwood Gladys Craddock Jean Mary Jo New Jersey Loretta Virginia Beckley Dallas Williams James Shorter Wayne Janney Charleston Seibert Janney Pax High School Cleveland Ohio Robert Vandyne Chilren Kimberley Robbie Dolly Underwood Haven Stover Rosella Sutton Larry Kile Indianapolis Ind Norma Mowell McQuay-Norris Mfg

Ravencliff Social News Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs Claude Moore, patient two weeks at Wyoming General Hospital, has returned home. Mrs William Mullens hosted Sunday guests, her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Rodney Davis. The Mullens party included Waldron Beckley and two Cozort families after two weeks in Bassett Virginia visiting Mr and Mrs Henry Cozort, Mr and Mrs Holt Cozort, and Mr and Mrs George Cozort. The Brookses hosted Tom Sheppard and William Sheppard, Nitro, as weekend guests with Mr and Mrs Randolph Brooks of Ambersdale also visiting Mullens en route home to Mr and Mrs William Brooks.

Henry Cozort Holt Cozort George Cozort Paul Brooks William Sheppard Tom Sheppard Randolph Brooks Ambherstdale Mullens William Brooks

Fayette Women Set Spring Rally at Scarbro Church

The Scarbro First Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society announced a Spring Rally on April 24 at 10 a.m. at Oak Hill Baptist Church. Speakers include Dr. Ben Armstrong, former ABC missionary secretary to the Congo, and state president Mrs. John W. Hereford. the meeting featured the program The Challenge of Love and Easter-focused devotions. In attendance were local members and guests. One in five of the 2.4 million men enrolled in college is married, about 21.9 percent.

Scarbro RNS Woman's Missionary Society Scarbro First Baptist Church Oak Hill Baptist Church Ben W. Armstrong Congo Armstrong Des Moines Iowa University J. W. Mahoney FE. Henderson John Sprouse Jr C. A. Murphy W. B. Errington Sprouse Murphy Stoner Thomas Foster John Thompson Mahoney Begley Massie N. B. Stoner Charlie Miller W. H. Johnson Weatherford Henderson Doris Alexander J. T. Munday

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