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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1956

Page

5

Supreme Worthy High Priestess Feted at Mt Hope Reception

Mrs. Bernicoe C. Merrill supreme worthy high priestess of the White Shrine of Jerusalem was introduced to members at a reception hosted by Jabal Aleja Shrine in Mt. Hope. More than 100 members from Hinton Richwood Charleston and other areas attended.

Berniece C. Merrill White Shrine Jerusalem Jabal Alreja Hope Merrill J. Ralph Taylor Waldhmas of Shepherds, Jabal Alreja Shrine No. 6 Supreme Worthy Mt. Hope Mount Hope RNS Bernicoe C. Merrill White Shrine of Jerusalem Onder Jabal Aleja Shrine White Shrine Hall Hinton Richwood Charleston Worthy Higa Jane Lee Graham Thurmond Jabal Alreja Shrine Oak Hill Shepherds Maybelle C. Weaver Detroit Mich Ruth A. Finegan Poland Ohio Finegan West Virginia Bertha Martin Graham Supreme Shrine Cleveland Jackie Peak Moon Hope Noami Frances Charleston Shrine Irene Houery W. K. Evans Minnie Evans Richwood Shrine Zona Sparks Lewis Sparks Mary Lee Hollingsworth Mise Mldred Hollingsworth Manetho Shrine Montgomery Emma Austn Gladys Davis Glenna Holland Fred Holland Lelia Scarbro Hallie Overholt Stella Mantis Shrine Nellie Loudley Camma Bishop Virginia Taylor Fayetteville al Ne Amick Many Tamphie Alya W. Russell Margaret Davidson Judia Shrine Beckley David Mullins E. G. Larrick H. J. Thorne D. F. McKenzie E. §. Pugh M. W. Arnold

Oak Hill Council Approves 1956 57 Budget Action

Oak Hill City Council approves a 49 616 rover operation budget for 1956 57 and plans a special session Aug 21 after state tax commissioner approval. Receipts estimated at 53 106 with 36 510 from taxes. 7 405 406 assessed valuations. A gross sales tax proposal is under study with 25 000 estimated receipts. Street paving specs to be checked. inspector may be hired. Budget includes 19 monthly for Martin lot behind City Hall. Sup Shrine activity noted with Mount Hope officials visiting and Detroit 1957 session planned.

Oak Hill BNS Joseph Soto Council C. R. Hill Jr J. C. Brown Wallace Bennett Brown J. A. Martin Martin City Hall City Park Bibb

Horse Show Entries Open for Three Shows at Oak Hills

Horse show secretary Mrs L E Son announced daily entries for three upcoming horse shows at Oak Hills. The notice emphasizes ongoing reception of registrations and details on entry procedures and deadlines.

Oak Hills RNS L. E. Son

Pet and Hobby Show At Sylvester Playground

WHITESVILLE RNS A pet and hobby show drew about 100 children with 13 prize winners last Friday at the Sylvester Playground. Prizes donated by the Sylvester Town Council. judging panel included Rev. William Cox Don Weaver and Ralph Moran. A bicycle and tricycle race for youths up to 16 is planned Friday, as part of a summer series closing next Wednesday.

Whitesville RNS Sylvester Sylvester Town William Cox Don Weaver Ralph Moran Orgas Sylvester Playground Robert Peale Ruby Martin Peale Loren Shafer Mayor Shafer Dewey Harless Leonard Noel Joe Lengyl James Keeney Raymond Stanley Sherman Boonetown Boone County Board of Education Fritz Salamy Rev. Cox Gerald Clench Randall. Workman Gus Goggs

Gardeners Meet In Donnelly Home Oak Hill Club Plans Flower Shows

The Oak Hill Garden Club held a lawn picnic at Mrs. C. S. Donnelly's Up son Downs residence with Rev. C. S. Donnelly and guests present. Plans were made for flower shows at the Fayette County Fair and Lookout Fair on Aug. 17. Co-hostesses included Mrs. Hobart Watson and others. many members attended the meeting.

Oak Hill RNS Fritz Dunlap Melbourne Fla C. D. James Fayette County Fair North Fayette County Fair Lookout Lookout Garden Club J. W. Perry L. E. Thompson H. A. Berry D. C. Newell E. §. Hamilton C. P Anderson Dewey Kincaid W. C. Harvey J.B. Thompson J. B. Long J. W. Jones R. E. Kelly A. W. Burdette G. A. Owens D. H. Jones C. P. White Sheltering Arms Hill Top North Fayette County Lookout Garden Iub Andrew Easton Jr Mabel Willson Wilson California City Hall Morris Wonder

Boy Wins Denver Prize by Naming Cattle at Zoo

Thirteen year old Bobby Peterson won the bicycle first prize for naming two long horn cattle sent to the Denver Zoo. He suggested Sir Loin for the bull and Miss Steak for the heifer.

Denver Bobby Peterson Denver Zoo

Mrs Hamilton Speaks at Garden Club Meeting

Mrs J C Hamilton of Payetteville spoke at the Spade and Trowel Garden Club gathering hosted by Mrs Hugo Bornheim on Woods Ave. She explained "ABC's of Gardening" noting a garden should be an enclosure designed for privacy with evergreen and deciduous shrub balance and divided into public, garden, and private areas.

Vak Hill RNS J. C., Hamilton Payetteville Spade and Trowe! Garden Club Hugo Bornheim Woods Ave ABC Appalachian Regional

New Business Building To Rise In Fayetteville

The Cook Department Store will build a brick one story with rear office space on Maples Ave opposite the post office. It plans a 95 foot by 50 foot footprint and occupancy by December 1 if no delays occur. Letcher Cook, owner, notes the store has 18 years in Fayetteville occupying the Love Building’s street floor.

Fayetteville BNS Cook Department Store Maples Ave Letcher Cook Love Ramilton Maple Ave Court St Ashland OR and Refining Co Coun St

Rosalee Banks Reunites with Father After 42 Years

Rosalee Banks of Minden visited her father William Gordon after 42 years. Mr and Mrs Gordon accompanied Banks to her residence and then returned to Youngstown Ohio.

Rosalee Banks Father Oak Bill Rosales Banks Minden William Gordon Mrs. Gordon

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