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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1962

Page

7

State President Addresses Rockcastle Baptist Meet

Approximately 125 people attended the semi annual Rockcastle Baptist Women's Association meeting at Cook Memorial Baptist Church in Pineville. The program featured music, a skit by Toneda Mission Society, remarks by Miss Mary Bonar, a talk by Miss Leota Campbell, and a consecration service to close. The state president Mrs John Hereford spoke to the group and officers were listed.

Rockcastle Baptist Women’s Association Pineville Travis Tay Lor Association Acie Stewart Women’s Society of the Host Church Mary Bonar RNS Cook Memorial Baptist Church Rockcastle Baptist Women's Association Ray Eppling Women’s Society of D. D. Elwell Toneda Mission Society Oceana Sion The Congo Leota Campbell Mickey Wick John Hereford Huntington Mullens Society Rockcastle Association Travis Taylor Myrtle Rose Otis

Oak Hill Levy Defeated in Local Special Election

Oak Hill voters rejected a proposed tax levy aimed at funding water for fire protection street lighting street and sewer maintenance parks and recreational programs. turnout was 616 with 375 against and 241 for. a 60 percent threshold was required. City manager Wallace Bennett noted options include raising the gross sales tax, though no plans exist yet.

Oak Hill ANL Bennett

Candy making party entertains Sabine youth

Miss Brenda Cook and Miss Peggy Stewart hosted a candy make night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sizemore. Guests included Juddy Tilley Sue Lester Elaine Sizemore Sherry Frazier Gelanda Cook Loretta Brooks Judy and Susan Sizemore Kay Lambert Willie Tilley Ronnie Blake Donnie Bailey Randall Cook Bill Sizemore George Phillips Duane Tolliver Larry Griffith Robert Tolliver Ronnie Domi Danny Burleson Roland Sizemore Harry Reed Raymond Tolliver John Sizemore Jimmy Griffith Joe Phillips Randall Cook Ronnie Blake Lacy Brooks D Bailey Roger Bailey Charles Cook Wander Hash Ronnie Tyree Ronald Tyree David Brooks Daddy Shaver Lieniece George Gary Domi Charles Frazier Don Smith and Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington.

Juddy Tilley Sue Lester Elaine Sizemore Sherry Frazier Gelanda Cook Loretta Brooks Judy Susan Sizemore Kay Lambert Willie Tilley Ronnie Blake Donnie Bailey Randall Cook Bill Sizemore George Phillips Duane Tolliver Larry Griffith Robert Tolliver Ronnie Domi Danny Burleson Roland Sizemore Harry Reed Raymond Tolliver John Sizemore Jimmy Griffith Joe Phillips Lacy Brooks D. Bailey Roger Bailey Charles Cook Wander Hash Ronnie Tyree Ronald Tyree David Brooks Daddy”’ Shaver Lieniece George Gary Domi Charles Frazier Don Smith Alfred Pennington

Staker Launches Wyoming County Bus Tour to Campaign

Robert Staker, candidate for the U S Senate from the Fifth District, will tour Wyoming County on Saturday. He is slated to speak at 9 30 p m in Baileysville and will stop at Oceana Kopperston Pineville and Mullens with an estimated Mullens stop around 2 p m. He opposes Senator Elizabeth Kee.

Mullens BNS Wyoming County Robert Staker U.S. Senate Williamson Baileysville Oceana Kopperston Pineville Stoker Elizabeth Kee

Personal notes from Ohio to Washington and Virginia

Glen Rogers spent Easter with his parents in Cleveland while Frances Hall returned to Washington to resume work. Mrs. Harry Presley and Edwin Cook visited Charleston to see their brother in law and sister, the Marlands. Jerry Anderson left for Arlington after visiting his wife and their children in Virginia.

Glen Rogers Nicky Taraczkozy Cleveland Ohio B. A. Taraczkozy Logan Hall Frances Hall Washington, D. C Harry Presley Edwin Cook Charleston Robert Marland Marland Jerry Anderson Arlington, Va Shirley Arvil Gentry

Vacationing Students Return to Morgantown for Classes

Vacationing students at West Virginia University return to Morgantown after Easter break. Larry Lilly and Mrs. Doreen Hall visit from Tygart area with families of Joe D. Lilly. Sharon Dillon comes with L. A. Dillon and Ronnie Lilly families. Mrs. Hall’s husband Donald, employed in Washington, D. C., stayed with the Lillys Friday through Sunday.

Ravencliff RNS West Virginia University Morgantown Larry Lilly Doreen Hall Joe D. Lilly Sharon Dillon L. A. Dillon Ronnie Lilly Cameron Lilly Hall Donald Washington

Perfume Winner From Mullens Wins WV Science Fair Support

Jackie Lou Clay, a Mullens High School tenth grader, earned a second place in the Wyoming County Science Fair for her perfume Essence of West Virginia. She will attend the West Virginia State Science Fair in Morgantown with 11 peers, sponsored by the Mullens Woman's Club which plans to bottle and sell the fragrance to help celebrate the state centennial.

Saulsville RNS Jackie Lou Clay Mullens High School Morgantown West Virginia Woman's Club Mullens J Jackie Mullens ‘High School Ted Clay Soulsville Maben Road Branch

Educators Banquet Set Monday in Oak Hill

Oak Hill invites educators to the annual CTA CEA spring banquet at Collins High School Monday at 6 30 p m with Miss Annecient of the West Virginia Class Virginia Locke Huntington serving as principal speaker. Wayne Winston, Collins High School assistant principal, arranged dinner.

Oak Hill RNS Annecient West Virginia Virginia Locke Huntington Collins High School Wayne Winston

Wyoming Creek Stocked For Young Reelers

1200 trout will be stocked in Rockcastle Creek Pineville area to aid youths 14 and under, opening trout season next Saturday. Adults urged not to fish Rockcastle Creek. Donations from many businesses support the effort led by Sgt. Ivan Pizzino. Memorial to deceased teachers planned at Fayette County schools meeting.

Pineville RNS Ivan Pizzino Rockcastle Creek Pizzino Rockcastle Pinnacle Creek Mercer Angler City Auto Service Sophia Finance Goode Insurance Agency Castle Rock Bank Baldwin Supply Grove’s Kirk’s Esso Jackson’s Ashland Raleigh Coca Cola Bottling Works Pineville Land Co Murphy Insurance Agency Wall’s Pine Chevrolet Co Pineville Furniture Co Wyoming Lumber & Supply Co Sayer Brother’s Saw-Way’s United Finance McCoy's Shell Service McKinney Edgar’s Wyoming Willy’s Guyan Mobile Homes Buddy’s Wyoming Johnny’s Holloway Drug Wyoming County Insurance Agency Campbell's Restaurant Wyoming Supply Co J. & R. Keystone Station Ettan Allen B. B. Schilling Dario Wenzel Roscoe Plumley Paul Blackshire Clarence Snuffer Estel Morgan W. W. Rose Malcolm Arnold C. S. Smith W. C. Bailey Lacy Acord Alfred Laxton Charles Beavers Sparky Parker W. A. Dixon R. E. Ward Sheppard C. L. Cook Paul Phillips Clyde Downs Joe Martoe B. R. Bailey Robert Adams J. Paul England Holly Kessler Fayette Board of Education Price

May Queen Crowned at Mount Hope High School

Miss Sharon Nottingham of Kilsyth, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon Nottingham, was selected to reign as May Queen at Mount Hope High School. A senior, she holds roles in the National Thespian Society Future Business Leaders of America Girls Athletic Association and more. She has been a varsity cheerleader in multiple years and previously served as junior class secretary and prom attendant.

Sharon Nottingham Leonard Nottingham Kilsyth Mount Hope High School Nottingham National Thespian Society Future Business Leaders of America Girls Athletic Association Alpha Omega Club

Glen Rogers Senior Honored On Birthday

Mr and Mrs Melvin Richardson hosted in their Glen Rogers Belt road home Friday night honoring their daughter Nancy on her 18th birthday. Records and games provided the entertainment as friends from Glen Rogers High School joined in the celebration.

Glen Rogers Melvin Richardson Glen Rogers-Belt Road Nancy Miss Richardson Glen. Rogers High School Linda Lafferty Mary Sue Smith Dianna McKinney Bonnie Burgess Joyce Smith Donna Bailey Billy Stewart Butch’ Lilly George Richardson Frankie Acord Steve Richardson Sandra Perry Bob Hagerman Buddy Henry McClanahan Bill Sizemore Eddie Durham Firley Shumate Bobby Stiles Kenny Fleming Clyde Ellis Jess Trump Glen Acord

Minnie Lusk Birthday Surprise Hosted in Mullens

Mrs Minnie Lusk was honored with a surprise party Saturday night at her Mullens home for her 65th birthday. Hosted by her daughter Mrs Ralph Hypes the guests included family and friends from Mullens and nearby towns, with several attending from Roanoke and West Virginia University.

Rotary Banquet in Mullens Named Ladies Night Speaker

Mullens Rotary Club will host its annual Ladies Night with Rev. Oran Zaebst of St. Luke's Welch as guest speaker. The 6 30 p m banquet occurs in the Wyoming Hotel dining room with club president R W Kirby Jr. presiding.

Mullens RNS Oran Zaebst St. Luke's Episcopal Church Welch Mullens Rotary Club Wyoming Hotel R. W. Kirby Jr

Electric-Freeze Soft Ice Cream Machines Ad

Central Refrigeration offers Scotsman ice cream and milk shake makers at 639 8th St Huntington WV. Call 525-1263 for details on Electric-Freeze soft ice cream equipment and ice cream machines.

Scotsman Icemakers Central 8Th St Huntington W. Va

Mullens Hi-Lights Named All-State Paper

Mullens Hi-Lights earned 91 points to join six state papers in all-state honors. West Virginia University journalism dean Quintus C. Wilson announced the selections, with papers from Charleston Parkersburg Elizabeth and Wheeling among the others. Ellen Pryor and Sharon Aldridge co editors, Mrs W C Neal advisor.

Mullens ANS Mullens Hi-Lights Mullens High School Quintus C. Wilson West Virginia University Charleston Parkersburg Elizabeth Wheeling Ellen Pryor Sharon Aldridge Hi-Lights W. C. Neal

Also Mentioned on This Page

Delaware L. M. Hopkins Beckley Rockcastle Baptist Meet Harry L. Stevens Christian Social Relations Ray Epperling Don D. Cook Christian Training Harold Rose Roe Schoolcraft Perry Scott Speed Fellowship Guild W. R. Mays Tommy Nutter Quenin Cooper Waldo Jackson Levy Sabine Brenda Cook Peggy Stewart Lee Sizemore Staker Edith S. Price Fayette County Classroom Teachers Association Randolph Johnson Joseph Keatley Charles Perry CTA A. L. Walker Anne V. Locke Mt. Hope Queen Minnie Lusk United States Orcl Mm le Ag Ly Shall Bop Weig Kentucky Montgomery Ward ALL America E-Z Goss Sna Briggs-Stratton Mark Montccrmey
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