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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1962

Page

8

Jerry Wolfe Named MYF'er of the Month at Glen Rogers

Jerry Wolfe, son of Hayden Wolfe and postmaster, was chosen as MYF of the Month at Glen Rogers Community Church. He is a Glen Rogers High School junior, an honor student, with interests in math and science, and serves as scorekeeper for basketball, National Honor Society member, Student Council reporter, and active in church work.

Glen Rogers Jerry Wolfe Methodist Youth Fellowship Jerry Hayden Wolfe Glen Rogers High School Young Wolfe National Honor Society Paul Peppon

Walt Whitman as Civil War volunteer nurse poet

Walt Whitman served as a volunteer nurse during the Civil War and later recounted his experiences in a volume of poetry.

Walt Whitman

Toneda Church Sets Easter Services

The Toneda Baptist Church plans a Sunrise service Sunday at 6 am with Rev. Verne P. Cook as speaker. Other services include Sunday School at 10 am, church service at 11 am, and a communion service at 7:30 pm. Mr. Cook welcomes all. note Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation dated January 1, 1863.

Oceana RNS Toneda Verne P. Cook Cook

Crocker Day to honor tech professor at WV Tech gym

West Virginia Institute of Technology plans a 1 pm May 3 convocation in the college gym to honor Crocker a longtime English and journalism professor who helped start the journalism department in 1947 and later served as a key organizer of high school clinics and a founding National News Photographers Association member.

West Virginia Institute of Technology W. L. T. Crocker Crocker Tech Associated Press Montgomery Tom White Cochairman Dorothy Dickinson Pratt Crockers F. G. Hiehle Jr Norfolk Robert T. Crocker Charlotte N.C

Joint Sunrise Service By Mullens Churches

Mullens area churches unite for a Sunrise Service at 7 a m Sunday in Mullens Ball Park. Rev John Bailey of First Church of God presides. sermon by Rev A W Huffman of First Christian Church. scripture led by Rev Arlie Cook of Pilgrim Holiness Church.

Mullens RNS Mullens Ministerial Association Mullens Ball Park John Bailey First Church of God A. W. Huffman First Christian Church Arlie Cook Pilgrim Holiness Church

Easter Program at Glen Rogers School

Glen Rogers Hi Y and Tri Hi Y groups present an Easter program themed Christ Lives On in the school auditorium. The program features a devotion on the Crucifixion, a choir performance of The Old Rugged Cross, readings on Christ death and resurrection, prayers, and songs including He Lives and In the Garden. An offering for World Service was collected, with student and teacher participation and staff sponsorship.

Glen Rogers RNS Hi-Y Tri-Hi-Y Mary Magdalene Margaret Hughes Donald Mullens Elizabeth Meadows Donna Bailey Carolyn Sizemore Nelma York Frankie Acord Conrad Dillon Zianna Fortner Bonnie Burgess Susan Canterbury Mary Frances Davis Joyce Smith Karen Francis Floyd Canterbury Tony Perry H. E. McGraw

Births Recorded at Wyoming General Hospital Mullens

Two births were recorded at Wyoming General Hospital Mullens. A son weighing 10 pounds 8 ounces for Mrs Kenneth Blevins Lynch at 8 10 p m on April 16. A son weighing seven pounds 3 ounces to Mr and Mrs Willie Steel Johnson Rockview at 8 22 a m on April 17.

Mullens Wyoming General Hospital Kenneth Blevins Lynch Willie Steel Johnson Rockview

Jury Acquits Man Then He Admits Guilt in Indiana

In Rensselaer Tippecanoe County jurors who acquitted Richard D. Smith of burglary last week heard him admit guilt on Wednesday. Smith, 24, had earlier denied charges but confessed to the crime. The case highlights an unusual reversal after an acquittal.

Rensselaer, Ind UPI Tippecanoe County Richard D. Smith

66 Model Cars Make Up HS Junior's Collection

GLEN FORK. Ronald Harold, Glen Rogers High School junior, honors student and senior honor society member, has built 66 model cars. Early cars total 22, while 44 are newer designs. He displays them on shelves above his bed as his desk and dresser hold 11 motors he has crafted. He co-owns a racer with two uncles, a former 146 Ford sedan transformed into a racing car that appeared in competition last summer and plans further improvements for this summer.

Glen Fork Ronald Harold Bill Harold Harold Glen Rogers High School Ronnie

Fayetteville Lions Club appoints state delegates

The Fayetteville Lions Club met at the Memorial Building reporting over 100 raised from benefit basketball games between local groups to aid city park improvements. State delegates and alternates were named to attend the State Lions Convention in Charleston May 11 to 13, with several members expressing interest in attending.

Fayetteville RNS Fayetteville Lions Club Memorial Building Charles Knotts Fayetteville Junior Woman's Club The Lions Gamma Omicron Jaycees Charleston Haven Shuck Don Payne George Vickers Walter Caldwell Ralph Frazier Clifford Burdett Howard Carson Mount Hope

Patients Listed By Area Hospital Mullens WV

The Wyoming General Hospital Mulens lists patients by area with admissions and discharges from April 12 to April 19. Names span Ravenville, Ravencliff, Itmann, Amigo, Corinne, Mulens, McGraws, Tra Lee, and nearby communities, noting several infants and multiple discharges.

Mullens ANS Wyoming General Hospital William Milam Ravencliff Lackey Miller Joyce Johnson T.mann Rahamey Stewart Melvin Mc.Glothlin Amigo Barbara Mitchem Itmann Nettie Graham Baby Boy Lambert Eddie Cunningham Grant Phillips Ed Brown Cordie Glen Fork Gerald Dye Allen Junction Henry Meadows Rhodell Annie Woods Deotha Alexander Marie Dunford Corinne Rosa Walls Simon Mollie Holloway Kimball Jacqueline Taylor Lavern Brinegar Lottie Blanchard Basin Rockview Betty Staton C. H. Perry Betty White Mary Wade Maxine Yates Elda Morgan Betty Jean Cox Arkelous Toler Blaine Adkins Stephenson Herbert Lee Osborne J. C. Hurst Oceana Vincy Wade B. I. Hash William Murphree J. C. McClure Robert Lester Frances Conner Timothy McDonald

Pineville Woman's Club installation and honors

Fifty five members and guests attended a dinner meeting at the Cow Shed where Mrs. R D Bailey installed new officers led by president Mrs C C Casteel. Initiation rites added five new members, transfers joined, and credits for federation and community service were highlighted. An International Mother's Day Shrine project was announced with a $1 contribution option. The next meeting is May 15.

Pineville RNS Lyons Schoolcraft Robert Bailey C. E. Richner Robert Adams Wesley Brown Eugene Graham Harry Cook Jr Carl T. Mullens James Page Pat Pizzino Wayne Bailey Baileysville Woman's Club Grafton International Woman's Clubs Mae S. Belcher State Board of Directors Graf Pineville Club Belcher

New Mayor Named By Oceana Town Council

Oceana, RNS Office reports J. C. Hurst illness led to prompt council action. Frank Laxton Jr., a two year council member, to serve as mayor until the June city election. Hurst, Eldon D. Cook’s replacement in the fall, suffered a heart attack and is listed in serious condition at Wyoming General Hospital. Mrs. J. T. Richardson appointed city clerk.

Oceana RNS J. C. Hurst Frank Laxton JR Hurst Eldon D. Cook Wyoming General Hospital J. T. Richardson

Benefit Sing For Easter Seals Set

Wyom ing County Gospel Singers urged to attend a benefit gospel program in the Wyoming County Courthouse Auditorium Pineville at 8 p m Saturday. Choirs choruses quartets and other gospel singers may participate. R H Keneda leads. John Thomas chairs Easter Seal Committee.

Pineville BNS Wyoming County R. H. Keneda John Thomas

Week Of Evangelism Under Way In Mullens

Mullens plans a week of visitation evangelism at First Baptist Church on Highland Avenue directed by Rev. Clifford Caverlee of Parkersburg, WV. On Sunday morning Rev. William R. Nelson will speak on The Empty Tomb, with choir and solo selections. Sunday at 6 30 p m the pastor will deliver The Inescapable Christ.

Bright Christ

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