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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1961

Page

7

Junior Science Exhibit Draws Mullens Students

West Virginia Junior Academy of Science meets at Bethany College from today through Saturday. Mullens High School delegates David Morris and Linda Williams, with sponsor Mrs. Dora Lewis, attend to present science projects. Other participants include Donald White, John Nichols, and Paul Ritchie. David, a junior, leads the Science Club and will present The Effects of Artificial Stimuli on Rate of Plant Growth. Linda, a senior, has held key roles in clubs, participates in band and church activities, and is set to graduate with honors in May.

Mullens ANS West Virginia Junior Academy of Science Bethany College Mullens High School David Morris Frank Morris Iroquois Linda Williams Clarence Williams Corinne Dora Lewis Donald White John Nichols Paul Ritchie David St. John’s Catholic Church Linda Science Club St. John's Catholic Church

Sorority Loses Plea to Keep Huntington House

Sigma Kappa sorority at Marshall University lost again in state Supreme Court. The Delta Beta chapter’s petition to review a Cabell County Circuit Court order vacating an overrun residence was denied 3-1. Six Huntington residents had obtained an injunction, claiming the house caused noise and public nuisance.

Huntington UPI Marshall University Sigma Kappa Delta Beta Chapter Cabell County State Supreme Court High Court

Baltic Sea Freezes Deep Each Winter

Because of its low salt content large sections of the Baltic Sea freeze over for three to five months each winter.

Baltic Sea

Fifteen Inducted Into Honor Society at Herndon High

Mullens RNS Fifteen new National Honor Society members were inducted at Herndon High School Friday after noon in an assembly. Named seniors include Helen Taylor Rodney McKinney Marion Cook Debra Bailey Inez Muzzleman. Juniors Toby Parks Warren Garretson Glenda Mitchem. Sophomores Clarence Folden Freda Hale Brenda Lusk Lela McKinney Norma Nuckols Linda Shriver James Smith.

Gov Barron To Talk To Jaycees Oak Hill Dinner

Governor W W Barron will headline the Oak Hill Junior Chamber of Commerce appreciation dinner at White Oak Country Club at 6 p m Other speakers include State Senate president Howard Carson Fayetteville James Cain Bluefield state Jaycee president Joe Rafferty Charleston and state Jaycee vice president Special guests include Wanda Farrish Oak Hill band director and James Tully Oak Hill Mr and Mrs Paul McKown Fayetteville and Mr and Mrs George Armstrong Oak Hill A citizenship award will be presented by Gov Barron and new officers will be installed by the state president.

Oak Hill RNS W. W. Barron Paul McKown Fayetteville Frank Mauritz George Armstrong Barron

Queen To Reign Over Collins May Festival

Ruth Ann Prather will reign as Collins High School May Festival queen on May 8 in the gym at 8 p.m. A pink dogwood tree will be planted on campus, dedicated to a faculty or community member. The may queen will be escorted by Alan Wickline with Beverly Thompson as senior attendant. The Senior May Court includes listed seniors and about 30 freshmen are being selected.

Oak Hill RNS Ruth Ann Prather Earl Prather Collins High School Collins Paul G. Mackey South Carolina Alan Wickline Beverly “Cookie’’ Thompson James Oxendale Dee Wilkerson Nina Burgess Deanna Bloxton Janice Ellison Judy Flint Linda Honaker Freda Pack Pat Richards John Scott

Scouts Hold Investiture Service in First Baptist Church

Girl Scout Troop No. 154 held an Investiture Service Friday at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Twelve members were invested after the Girl Scout promise. Judy McKinney presented pins. Janie Hoge read scripture and Norma Jean Toliver delivered a poem. Beth Finney performed a shadow stunt. Refreshments followed.

Shirley Semones Donna Troop No. 154 Linda Butler Beth Fin Ney Norma Tolliver Cynthia Girls Brooks Judy McKin Janie Hoge Norma Jean Tol

Oak Hill to be featured in Norfolk and Western Magazine

Oak Hill will be the subject of a forthcoming issue of the Norfolk and Western Magazine. A three man N and W team visited Oak Hill to photograph city officials Chamber of Commerce members and local points of interest. O H Crawford will write the article and Tom Vanney will serve as photographer. The magazine has a national circulation of about 25000.

Oak Hill RNS Norfolk and Western Railway Virginian Railroad Chamber of Commerce James McCabe Beckley Norfolk and Western O. H. Crawford Tom Vanney

New York Holds Few Grounds for Divorce Compared to Others

The state offers limited bases for divorce such as adultery and desertion, contrasting with broader grounds found in other states. This concise condition affects how couples pursue dissolution and may influence legal strategies and timelines.

New York

Friday Record Hop Set In Mullens Rebel Rec

Final plans for a junior high record hop in Mullens recur. Disc jockeys from Welch Radio Station WELC will host the Friday 7 30 to 10 30 p m event. Spring formal is May 12 with May 26 opening night. Junior high will have Rec Fridays all summer with Mullens Woman's Civic Club as May chaperones.

Lloyd Bright Mullens High School

Canal linking Lake Erie to Ohio River urged by regional leaders

About 400 business and industrial leaders from Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia formed a committee in Youngstown to push canal action. A.S. Grossbrenner of Mahoning County Industrial Council was named temporary chairman to prepare a report for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Youngstown, Ohio UPI Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Lake Erie Ohio River A.S. Grossbrenner Mahoning County

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