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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1967

Page

3

David Miller’s Mercy Work Heats Up Legal Battle

Washington report profiles David Miller 24 Syracuse NY as he runs the Catholic Workers Home with wife Catherine. He burned his draft card years ago, faces potential prison, and pursues pacifist mercy work funded by about 150 donors.

Dave Burgin Washington NEA Wiro David Miller Miller Catholic Workers Home New York City Congress Boston Supreme Court Syracuse Catherine American Civil Liberties Union

Dempsey Reigns in Two Historic Boxing Eras

United Press International notes Jack Dempsey known as the Manassa Mauler was heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926 while Jack Dempsey nicknamed the Nonpareil held the middleweight title from 1834 to 1891, highlighting two eras of boxing dominance.

United Press International Jack Manassa Mauler Dempsey Nonpareil

Visitation Notes From Mount Hope Area

Mount Hope residents welcomed several visitors including Mrs. Leona Cum mings Arlington Virginia and Mrs. Elmer Watson St Petersburg Florida with their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs C E Kesler Roanoke Virginia Recent guests of Mr and Mrs Rockford Logan included Mrs Jack Logan and son Paul Orlando Florida and Mr and Mrs Cecil Fain Cincinnati Ohio Mrs G L Hinchey remains a patient at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Gladys Blake a former Mount Hope resident is visiting area friends and relatives George Rader from Fort Myers Florida also visiting Mount Hope area friends and relatives.

Mount Hope Carl Kesler Leona V. Cummings Arlington Elmer Esta) Watson St. Petersburg Fla C. E. Kesler Roanoke Rockford Logan Jack Logan Paul Orlando Cecil Fain Cincinnati Ohio G. L. Hinchey Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Gladys Blake George Rader Fort Myers

Miriam Circle Hosts Love Gift Program at Mount Hope

The Miriam Circle of Mount Hope Baptist Temple met at Mrs. Rockford Logan's home. Mrs. Hobart Garvin led the Love Gift program and read a poem titled The Love Gift Dedication. Mrs. Madge Warden gave First Samuel Bible Study and Garvin discussed Paying Out Debt. Plans were made for August church flowers and a September 23 family night dinner. Refreshments were served by several hostesses. The next meeting will be September 5 at Eva Cope’s home.

Mount Hope RNS Miriam Circle Mount Hope Baptist Temple Rockford Logan Hobart Garvin Madge Warden Garvin Secret Place American Baptist White Cross Jack Shackey Paul Peters Ernest Mann Kate Gargin John Stuch Jr Eva Cope

Officers Selected For Action Group In Marianna

Rayi Shields elected president of the Marianna Brenton Mill Creek Community Action group at the Community Center. Bill Miller named vice president Frances Mikels secretary Burgess Miller treasurer Shields also named vice president of the West Virginia Peoples Congress. Governor Hulett Smith sent a letter about Mill Creek road improvements and the State Road Commission’s recommendations. Meeting topics included a teenage dance a hot dog sale water improvements and plans for next meeting August 8 at 7 p.m.

Pineville RNS Rayi Shields Marianna Brenton Mill Creek Bill Miller Frances Mikels Burgess Miller Shields West Virginia Peoples Congress Hulett Smith

Worm-eating Warbler Diet Focuses on Caterpillars and Earthworms

The worm-eating warbler sustains itself primarily on caterpillars and earthworms, reflecting its insectivorous feeding habits.

Refuge of the Mill Men at Rest Restoreth the Soul

James G. Crossley reports from Steubenville Ohio on the Mill Men's Hostel run by Rev. Robert E. Henthorn. A fatal accident at a steel mill prompts a faith based support center where workers and managers find quiet aid, conversation, and a chapel. About 300 weekly users, neutrals in demand.

James G.crossley Steubenville, Ohio NEA Bob Methodist Church Ohio River Robert E. Henthorn Christ Henthorn

Mullens Moosewomen Plan Year of Committees and Events

Mullens Chapter 190 Women of the Moose held a night observance with 17 members present. Senior Regent Betty Grose announced the state convention in Clarksburg August 17 to 21 and committees were named for publicity Mooseheart library social service hospital Moosehaven homemaking child care and other duties for the coming year.

Mullens RNS Women of the Moose Moose Kevins Lynch Francella Tennant Ion Betty Grose Clarksburg Jean Lilly Evie Zeboskey Josephine Williams George Frank Edna Sluss Nansmall Elizabeth Powell Isabell Cook Peggy Wilcox Betty Jo Phillips Mooseheart Oakley Sandige Shirley Flaim Estelle Caudle Fannie Coker Dorothy Booth Dotsie Coney Thelma Stone Millie Kemp Norma Jesse Grace Mullins Ruby Akers Verna King Waverly Tibbs Ruby Pauley Sue Shields

Pax Briefs highlights regional social news and arrivals

Miss Judith Painter returns to Brentwood after a week with her parents and takes a job at the National Geographical Building in Washington. The piece also notes visitors of the Painter and McGuire families, plus Cpl. Noel Coy's return from Vietnam and Danny McGuire starting work in Chicago.

Pax Judith Painter Brentwood Junior C Weirwood Painter National Geographical Washington, D. C Agnes Akers Diana Basil ‘McGuire Edward McGuire Timmy

Hospital Patients Listed in Wyoming General

The Wyoming General Hospital lists admissions and discharges by day. Names include Arthur Stewart Sabine Ronald Miller Brenton Issac Reed Amigo Yvonne Goode Bud Norma Smith Helen Randall Kennedy Simon among admitted. dismissals include Robert Williams Sammie Wyatt Mary Allfrey Mary Lusk Margaret Radfod Heste White. Additional entries show Sunday Monday Tuesday and Wednesday admissions with numerous names and several infant discharges.

Stephenson Inez Cook Glen Fork Carrie Cook Ruby Hawley James Kirk Kenneth Kirk Lucinda Thomas Anna Scott Glenna McKinney Madge Vaught Hattie Nichols Karen Holcomb Ewington Ohio Inez Harvey Clear Fork Tonjin Hill Jesse Sheryl Harrold Mullens Annie Hill Richard Knight Corinne Nettie Toler Denny Lafferty Ravencliff Robert Brownfield Fitch Parris Amigo Jennifer McGraw Valerie McKinney Rhodell Faron Wade Claude Wade Coy McKinney Roy Boothe Maben Carolyn Kidd Allen Joi Shirley McCoy Keyrock James Holland East Gulf Ronald Miller Evelyn Hodson Randall Kennedy Bernice Harper Twila Mitchem Infant Olelia Cook Stormy McCoy Freddie McCoy Betty Lester Bud Dewaine Goodwin Herndon Ada Beavers Mary Lusk Nancy Whitt Luther McCracker Arthur Stewart Deborah Baldwin William Jerrell George Anderson Yvonne Goode Rebecca Blackbur Robert

Meeting Planned for Mount Hope Physical Handicap Club

The newly organized Physical Handicap Club will hold a box supper at 7 30 pm at Mrs. Alex Szuch s Brown Street home. All members and prospective members are urged to attend. Special music by the Saint James Singers of Oak Hill will be featured after a talent show at the National Association of the Physical Handicap Convention in Charleston. The next meeting is scheduled for Aug 18 in the Fayetteville office.

Mount Hope RNS Physical Handicapped Club Alex Szuch Brown Street Saint James Singers Oak Hill National Association of the Physical Handicapped Heart of Town Charleston

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