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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1961

Page

12

New Majorettes at Mullens High School Selected

New majorettes for Mullens High School will begin duties next fall. The group includes Layna Stewart, Carel Sue Lane, Cindy Cook, Delila Combs, Patty Pauley, and Brenda Hatfield head majorette. Three are freshmen: Layna, Cindy, and Delila. Carol is a sophomore. Patty and Brenda are juniors.

Mullens High School Layna Stewart Carel Sue Lane Cindy Cook Delila Judy Minter Head Manorette Diane Akers Jo Anne Short Anna Dave Backus Linda Williams Barbara Tilley Gloria Jean Pritchard Linda Salters Brenda

Food Poisoning Believed Cause Of 3 Deaths

A Fayetteville West Virginia couple Franklin E. Sweet and Margaret Sweet and their daughter Pamela Ruth died in Doraville a suburb of Atlanta with a two month old Tina Rene hospitalized for arm burns after eating sandwiches Friday night doctors suspect food poisoning An autopsy is planned to determine the cause of death.

Atlanta, Ga UPI Fayetteville W. Va Franklin E. Sweet Pamela Ruth Doraville Margaret Sweet Tina Rene Atlanta West Virginia Sally Shadwin Sweet

Oceana Junior Crowned Easter Seal Queen

Mary Lea Pendry, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted Pendry of Matheny, was crowned Easter Seal Queen of Oceana High School during an assembly closing the Easter Seal Campaign. Attendants were Linda Robertson Judy Jeffrey and Pat Gray. Drive committee members planned the event and a total of 260.06 was turned over to the Wyoming County Society for Crippled Children and Adults.

Oceana RNS Mary Lea Pendry Ted Pendry Matheny Oceana High School Miss Pendry Linda Robertson Clyde Robertson iCyclone Judy Jeffrey Wayne Jeffrey Cyclone Pat Gray Dean Gray Roger Cook Judi Gillenwater Peggy Cook David Hager Earl W. Arbaugh Drive Wyoming County Society For Crippled Children Oceana Highrive

Daily Horoscope and Vintage Style Cue

The reading advises following through on plans, staying patient with others, and guarding personal confidences amid many demands. It notes a quirky Egyptology claim about the world’s first newspaper and predicts a future trend toward versatile rocking chairs aiding relaxation and sleep.

Aries to Pisces Daily Horoscope 1961 Field Enterprises

An Aries shows a chance for extra money while Taurus should focus on routine tasks. Gemini should please upset people and Cancer can discuss confidential matters with a trusted adviser. Leo faces a temporary setback in ambition, Virgo avoids disputes, Libra enjoys peppy mood, Scorpio should humor others, Sagittarius warns against dubious finance, Capricorn avoids entanglements, Aquarius seeks a puzzling solution, Pisces warns independence may antagonize others.

Rainbow Girls Attend District Rainbow Meet at Fayetteville

About 70 girls and 14 adults from Assembly No. 14 attended District No. 5’s Violet session at Fayetteville Elementary School gym. Miss Joni Carper led the morning session, Kay Robbins was installed district worthy advisor, and Agnes McEwan was elected district mother advisor. Mount Hope girls will hold offices next term with Judy Park as drill leader and Judy Stevenson among others.

Assembly No. 14 Judy Stevenson Jewell Clay Judy Park Bonnie Vallina Kathy McClung Linda Pugh Linda Batten Deloris Batten Mary Stevenson Flora Twaddle Albert Cope Robert Williams Cathern Berry

Band Boosters At Half-Way Mark In Drive

OAK HILL RNS Red Devil Band Boosters raised 400 from a rummage sale this week to reach about half the goal of 82 uniforms for Collins High School band. President Mrs Henry Iddings noted hats are being ordered to replace worn items. A variety show is planned for April 20 at the elementary auditorium. Donors to the fund gain show program listings. J W Brown of Brownie’s Keystone station will donate profits from Saturday gasoline sales toward the fund as part of the station’s 16th anniversary.

OAK Hill RNS Red Devil Collins High School Henry Iddings James Tully J. W. Brown Brownie Keystone Station Jones Avenue Brown

Circles Prepare For District Meet Tuesday

Three circles of the Pineville Presbyterian Church held monthly meetings with the theme Higher Education and a Bible study Living in Christ Receive Him in the Lord. They discussed Bluestone Presbytery’s women’s district meeting at Pineville on Tuesday with 9 a.m. registration, lunch at noon, and sessions including training and a film strip. Rev. Norman K. Morgan will speak, and a general church meeting is set for April 27 at 7:30 p.m. The May Family Night and circle host duties were planned, with Circle No. 2 to feature a history talk by Rev. Morgan. Circles 1 and 3 reported meetings and hospitality details.

Pineville RNS Presbyterian Church In Bluestone Presbytery Pineville Presbyterian Church Norman K. Morgan Circle No. 2 Morgan Presbyterian Church Wyoming County Circle No. 1 William Valenting W. P. Wilson Crowley - Worrell Paul Rice Thomas Booth Sam Bowers J. B. Growe Marvin’ Bowyer

Electric Equipment Explained At Party

An Appalachian Home Party was hosted at the Virgil Adkins residence with Miss Louis Mitchell of Welch demonstrating all electric home heating and advantages for the Appalachian Power Co. Eugene and Richard Ferrell of Boone Remodeling Co. assisted. Guests included Edna Clark George Varney and children Linda Tommy Johnny Linda Dorothy Michael and others. Refreshments were served by Miss Mitchell.

Virgil Adkins Linda Dorothy Michael Miss Mitchell

Notice to Creditors and Estate Proceedings in Beckley

Public notice to creditors and beneficiaries of the Thomas F. Brewer estate in Beckley West Virginia to file verified vouchers by October 20 1961 or be barred from benefits. Also Raleigh County official actions and a state Public Service Commission hearing notice for Railway Express Agency increased rates set for April 21 1961 with publication requirements in multiple cities.

Thomas F. Brewer Beckley West Virginia Roy A. Cunningham Raleigh County Publc Service Commission OF Capitol Charleston Railway Express Agency, Incorporated P.S.C. W. Va Commission Bluefield Mercer County Kanawha County Clarksburg Harrison County Huntington Cabell County Martinsburg Berkeley County Parkersburg Wood County M. F. Wright JR Raleigh Insurance Agency Mountain State Hearing Aid Center Main St CURB Person Town Country Drive Inn Care Beckley New York President Hotel Imillwork Weaver Brothers, Inc Newport News Virginia

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