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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1963

Page

8

First group of seniors receive Choice Not Chance Army letters

The first group of Clear Fork High School seniors received enlistment letters for the Choice Not Chance program. Recipients include Bobby C. Seacrist Ameagle welding and engineer maintenance, William W. Stover Ameagle engineer equipment maintenance, Robert O. Jones Whitesville engineer construction equipment maintenance, David W. Tackett Dorothy engineer construction equipment operation, and John R. Lewis Whitesville field radio repair. M Sgt H Kenneth Manning Beckley recruiter presented the letters. Eligible seniors must visit Beckley for tests then pick a field and await enlistment after basic training. The Armed Forces Examining Station, Beckley, will be open Saturdays for testing through May.

U. S. Army Bobby C. Seacrist Ameagle William W. Stover Robert O. Jones Whitesville David W. Tackett Dorothy John R. Lewis H. Kenneth Manning Beckley Clear Fork High School Iors U. S. Army Engineer School Ft. Belvoir U. S. Army Ordnance School Aberdeen Proving Grounds U. S. Army Signal School Ft. Monmouth N. J Armed Forces

Fayetteville Library Friends plan picnic and talks

Fayetteville group votes second meeting of the Friends and a September speaker. Lookout Farm Woman's Club to host the July 23 second quarterly meeting at Lookout with a picnic. Judge Garvin heads a new finance committee to assess library needs and seek funds. endowments total $3,000.

Fayetteville ANS Friends Charles L. Garvin Jr Garvin Lookout Farm Woman’s Club Evelyn McKown Friends of the Library Rosser Long Long Fayette County Fayette Tom Ash Mount Hope Charles Christian Oak Hill Ethel Crandall Gauley Bridge Phyllis Kessler Hico Frank McMillen Frank Mahan James Murphy Lookout L. C. Nelson William G. Thompson Arnold Vickers Montgomery

Bradfords welcome first child after 13 years of marriage

Mr. and Mrs. Cebert Bradford of Dayton Ohio welcomed a daughter weighing six pounds five ounces born April 17 at St. Elizabeths Hospital. It is the couple’s first child after 13 years of marriage. Bradford is a former star of Marsh Fork High School and Beckley College. Mrs Bradford is Judy Blankenship of Richlands Virginia, also a Beckley College alumna. Paternal grandmother J L Bradford of Rock Creek left for a two week visit.

Rock Creek Rns Cebert Bradford Little York Rd Dayton Ohio St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Bradford Marsh Fork High School Beckly College Judy Blankenship Ed Blankenship Richlands Beckley College J. L. Bradford

Claude Allen Resumes Job in Falls Church VA After Leave

SABINE RNS Claude Allen leaves home to resume employment in Falls Church Virginia after several days with wife and family. Cleveland visits noted as Mr and Mrs Carlos Bailey and children Carl Jr and Tammy returned home from visit with Mr and Mrs Wilson Bailey and Mr and Mrs George Achelson. Harry Reed Jr employed in Cleveland spent weekend with parents. Guests at the Achelsons include Mr and Mrs Edgar Achelson and daughter Linda Des Moines Iowa.

George Achelson Edgar Achelson Linda Des Moines Iowa

Juniors Crown Fayetteville High School Basketball Title

The Fayetteville High School junior girls won the first intramural girls basketball championship. The juniors beat the seniors 17 to 12 after an initial sophomores over freshmen 25 to 7, then a playoff 30 to 9, with Nancy Allen scoring 13 and 17 points in key games, and Gerri Dreger and Sherry McNeil contributing for the victors.

Fayetteville RNS Fayetteville High School Marietta Vickers Sally Arritt Edna Janutolo Jeanne Garvin Rebels Janet Hesse Dawn Burnette Linda Brooks Clara Gallimore Becky Keaton Elvira Cunningham Rebecca Lupold Brenda Jones Rose Simmons Carol Vass Joyce James Linda Tredway Sandra Brewer Mary Ann Bennet Barbara Terrel Linda Wood Sue Patterson Shirley Light Betsy Durrett Sharon Duncan Barbara Hornsby Kay Serrell Wanda Williams Nola Thomas Betty Parrish Mary Ann Bennett Kay Sorell Vikings Ila Propps Jane Beene Wretha Allen Nancy Allen Gerri Dreger Sherry McNeil Shirley Yarby Kathleen Shank Kathy Martinez Gwinn Tench Ellen Bennett Trudy Bailes Alma Tygrett Carol Skaggs Bonita Booker Mary Pat Ryan

The Mature Parent Cherish Envy In Self by Mrs Muriel Lawrence

A divorced mother seeks help for envy of her sister's married happiness and her son's longing for a father. The columnist urges recognizing envy as desire for self renewal, encouraging psychiatric help to reveal hidden wishes, and embracing hope of happiness and love.

Muriel Lawrence Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Cello Recital Set At Concord College

Athens Ottomar Borwitzky, an internationally famous cello virtuoso, will present a recital in the Concord College Auditorium Tuesday at 8 15 p m. The recital is open to the public without charge. Borwitzky studied under Professors Geunther Froester and Grummer in Germany and won major contests at ages 24 and in 1953.

Athens Ottomar Borwitzky Concord College Borwitzky Geunther, Froester Grummer Germany

FAA imposes temporary ban on FIM radios on airliners

The Federal Aviation Agency banned the use of frequency modulation radio receivers on all commercial airliners after tests indicated potential interference with navigation instruments. The action was announced Monday by FAA officials in Washington.

Washington UPI Federal Aviation Agency FAA

Geneva concert ends with reception for Borwitzky and Kaiser

Following a notable performance, the College will host a reception honoring pianist Borwitzky and his accompanist Wolfgang Kaiser. The event celebrates their contribution and offers guests a chance to meet the artists in Geneva.

Geneva Borwitzky Wolfgang Kaiser

Pineville Flower Show Promotes 100th Spring Image Theme

Holloway notes the Pineville club hosts its first flower show with the theme Our 100th Picture of Spring, tied to the state’s 100th birthday anniversary.

Holloway Pineville Club Castle Rock Garden Club Pineville

Rock Creek social notes list visiting families and local attendees

Dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. J L Bradford included Carl Bradford and family David Susan Renee Lisa Branham Frank Maxey Ray Bradford and others. Rebecca Chapel visitors ranged from Towson Maryland to Ravenwood Ohio. Other entries note visiting families George Aliff Howard Aliff Lawrence Jarrell Harvey Jarrell and ongoing recoveries and weekend stays at Rock Creek with Ezra Cantley.

Rock Creek RNS J. L. Bradford Carl Bradford David Susan Renee Charleston Lisa Gail Branham Sylvester Frank Maxey Sundial Frank Massey Ray Bradford Charles Robbie Stickney J. L. Massey Gail Debbie J. L Gilbert Rebecca Chapel Jimmy Salters Towson J. C. Broome Janie Ravenwood Bob Danner Scott Mansfield Ohio Danny Kane Johnson City Tenn Willie Bane George Aliff Howard Aliff Cleveland Lawrence Jarrell Ashland Harvey Jarrell Dry Creek Dewey Odell Tommy Cantley Kenneth Bary Dayton Ovet Cantley Cantley Bill Blankenship John Elmer Cantley Robert Cantley Ezra Cantley Kenneth Clark

Weekend Guests Report From Saulsville Area

Saulsville brief notes weekend visits by Kelly Sizemore and family to Cuyahoga Ohio. Shumate returns to Baltimore. Jackie Phillips heads back to Newport News after home visit. Brock and Lane families visit Posey Phillips. Buddy Sigman and family stay with Herschel Cook. Tolliver relatives hosted from Cherokee Tennessee to Pineville and Maben.

Saulsville Rns Kelly Sizemore K. D. Sizemore Cuyahoga Ohio Stephen Hogg Mullens Donnell Shumate Hursie Shumate Baltimore Bryce Phillips Jackie Phillips Newport News William Brock Farnsville N. C Melvin Lane Arlen Greensboro Lane Brock Posey Phillips Buddy Sigman Bristol Herschel Cook Dan Tolliver Clyde Tolliver Cherokee Tenn Danny Tolliver Bob Woodrow Tolliver Maben Corba Tolliver Pineville Janice Meadows Elizabeth Levi Clay

Teens Attend Party in Saulsville for Rachel Clay

In Saulsville, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Clay hosted a Friday night gathering for their daughter Rachel Clay, an eighth grader at John McGraw Elementary. Guests from McGraws and Sandra Clay Soulsville included Linda Stewart, Brenda Polk, Patty McGraw, Ruby Bowers, and many others. A light refreshment course followed games and spring flower arrangements served as decorations.

Saulsville ANS Elbert Clay Rachel John McGraw Linda Stewart Brenda Polk Ravencliff Patty McGraw Ruby Bowers Robbie Sizemore Drema Tolliver Joyce Brown Faye Tilley McGraws Sandra Clay Patty Clay Linda Clay Soulsville Danny Frazier Larry Griffith Sabine Douglas Farley Kenny’ Bailey Charlie Lilly Chuckie Morgan Pete Shumate Douglas Perry Patton Brown

Miss Zoria Honored At Fayetteville Shower

A miscellaneous shower for Miss Yolanda Zoria was hosted Friday evening at Mrs. J. W. Ayers home in Fayetteville. Pink and white decor, carnatons and greenery centered the table. Miss Zoria will wed at Fayetteville Methodist Church on May 11 at 5 p.m. Numerous local guests attended the event.

Fayetteville RNS Yolanda Zoria J. W. Ayers N. Court Street Polly Holden Jack Wendell Charleston Anell B. Payne

Drucilla Price Named BYFer of the Month at Glen Fork Church

Drucilla Price the Glen Rogers High School sophomore earned the BYFer of the Month title at Glen Fork Independent Baptist Church after a Youth Fellowship tally. She is active in church and school activities, with points awarded for service dependability and work.

Glen Fork Independent Baptist Church Glen Fork Drucilla Price Bill Price Youth Fellowship Glen Rogers High School Drucilla

Debra Akers Honored At Birthday Party

Mullens West Virginia Debra Akers daughter of Mr and Mrs Randy Akers of Collier Avenue was honored with a seventh birthday party Saturday afternoon at her home Assisting with hostess duties were Mrs Joe Dillon Mrs Ernest Musser Mrs Wyatt and Mrs Frank Herald Games were played and prizes awarded to Mike and Vikki Worley Sunny Sue Phillips and Skipper Herald Other guests included Sandra Whitt Diane Whitt Christie Musser Becky Musser Aurum Dillon Leandra Dillon Tommy Jo Nichols Kevin Carr Elizabeth Mullins Josephine Mullins Esmerelda Cardenas Phillip Shirly Gregg Harrold Billie Lou Price Ricky Tilley Denise Wyatt Steven Akers and Pamela Worley

Becky Musser Aurum Dillon Leandra Dillon Tommy Jo Nichols Kevin Carr Elizabeth Mullins Josephine Mullins Esmerelda Cardenas Phillip Shirly Gregg Harrold Billie Lou Price Ricky Tilley Denise Wyatt Steven Akers Pamela Worley

New Officers Named for Mount Hope Women of the Church

Mount Hope Presbyterian Church announces officers to be installed in September and serving from October. Named are P. C. Graney Jr as vice president William B. McCoy as recording secretary C. E. Jones treasurer Sam Dorado as church extension chair Robert Evans annuities and relief chair Donald Stark stewardship chair Leo Morelli Christian fellowship chair and O G Callison co chair.

Donald Stark Leo Morelli Christian Fellowship O. G. Callison

Oak Hill B&PW Select Officers for 63-64

Oak Hill Business and Professional Woman’s Club met at the Hotel Hill to present a new slate for 1963 64 with Irene Martin as president and Myrl O’Dell Irene Johnson Lucille Durett and Genevieve Harvey as officers. State Senator Howard Carson of Fayetteville spoke and members were urged to register for the May 3 5 state convention.

Oak Hill RNS Howard Carson Fayetteville Harvey Nora Ford Georgia Harrah Aileen James Faye Martin Helen Pettit Helen Thomas Glenna Woodrum Mamie Baker Fred Whitley Wilma Brooks Marie Meador

Lilly Wins 3rd Honor On University Campus

Larry Joe Lilly at West Virginia University has earned three campus honors in under three weeks. He was elected speaker of the Student Legislature over Dave Cummings 18 to 14, took oath with Dorothy Willard and others, and has begun committee assignments. Lilly, a chemical engineering junior from Ravencliff, holds Phi Lambda Upsilon membership, Tau Eta Pi, and is active in the Order of the Grail. He has chemistry awards and served as freshman guide.

Lilly Ann Sturbutzel College of Education Murril Flowers College of Pharmacy Russell Williams Arts Phi Lambda Upsilon West Virginia Tau Eta Pi Order of the Grail Whitehill Glen Rogers High School Joe D. Lilly Ravencliff Oceana High School

Missionary Convention Held At Beckley Church Of God

Mrs Roy Sisk and Mrs R E Dishner attended the West Virginia State Missionary Convention at the Church of God in Beckley last week. They represented the First Church of God in Guyandotte Avenue. Guest speaker was Rev Nathan Smith on leave from Japan and he will return there next fall.

Mullens RNS Roy Sisk R. E. Dishner West Virginia Church of God Beckley Las Week Guyandotte Avenue Nathan Smith Japan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Army Beckley Loan Co Neville St Southern W. Va Fayette HS Mrs. Lawrence BAN FM Castle Rock Violet Lusk Castle Rock Park Lillian Bailey C. C Miss Zoria Kyle Bahr Eden Peraldo John Holliday Joe Eskridge A. E. Whanger Clara Garten C. E. Chapman J. W. Wright Lia Vaglio D. B. Vaglio George M. Edwards E. B. Eskew Russell Hannah Chester Hager Nelson Zorio Virginia Phillips F. J. Morris Dan Perdue C. Roy Cottle Joe Pilato John Janutolo Alfred Bibb L. Z. Handley Charles S. Thompson Bany Yon Tommie Dove C. A. Goddard John P. Zorio Debra Akers B&pw
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