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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1966

Page

6

Mullens Band Names Acting Director

Mullens High School will use Pineville High School band director Larry Cooper as acting director until a permanent hire is made. The announcement came at a Mullens Band Boosters meeting. Cooper urged band members to 9 a.m. Thursday practice and parents to help with a sample fair August 22 at 7 p.m. with Mrs Jules Gauitar as chair.

Mullens RNS Larry Cooper Pineville High School Mullens High School Band Boosters Association of Gene Allen Point Pleasant Cooper Jules Gauitar

Community notes from Oceana and neighboring towns

Local residents share weekend visits and family gatherings across Clear Fork Huntington and Grundy Virginia. Reuben Rowe, Hettie Hinkle, Ardella Hinkle and others hosted and joined relatives including Bowes Jacek and Hinkle families. Additional visits included Wiseman family and Janie Allen in Huntington.

Oceana RNS Reuben Rowe Hettie Hinkle John Kucek Clear Fork Area Ardella Hinkle Huntington Rowe Inlaw John Dawson Grundy Bowes John Jacek Walter Hinkle Franklin Hinkle Kathy Kelly Anderson Ind Barbara Louise Hinkle Hyattsville Gail Kucek Clear Fork William Wiseman Debbie

Deaf Man Perfects Midget Transistor Hearing Aid

An extremely small hearing aid using a tiny energized unit has been perfected by a hard of hearing man. The device makes whispers crystal clear, promising clear speech. For information write HEARING, 32 E. 9th St., Erie, Pa. No cost or obligation.

E. 9Th St Erie

McGraws Visit as Hutchinson Family Vacation Week

McGraws and relatives from Oxen Hill Maryland arrive to spend a week with Jay Wesley's family. Jay Wesley and wife, employed in Washington DC, join their daughters and grandchildren for a shared vacation. Joey Michael Tilley discharged from Wyoming General Hospital Mullens after pneumonia treatment. Johnny Hurt returns to Munfordville Kentucky after visiting Ollie Lafferty and extended family.

Wyoming General Hospital Mullens Johnny Hurt Munfordville Ollie Lafferty Avery Tilley Fay Wesley Denny Lafferty

Mount Hope Visitors

Mount Hope brief lists visitors from Bridgeport Ohio and Columbus Ohio staying with local families. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Ulano and Theresa Marie and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Janczewski of Bridgeport visit Dominick and Lena Diodoardo. Garland McLain and family of Cleveland stay with Harry and Mrs. McLain and relatives. Jimmy Huffman of Columbus visits his parents A L Huffman and others.

Mount Hope Rns Pete Ulano Theresa Marie Stanley Janczewski Bridgeport Garland McLain Cleveland Ohio Harry McLain Fred McLain A.L. Huffman John Hager Jimmy Huffman Columbus A. L. Huffman

X-Ray Unit To Visit In Wyoming Next Week

Dr. E. M. Wilkinson Wyoming County Health Officer announced a West Virginia State Health Mobile X-ray Unit will operate in Wyoming County from August 16 to August 19. It will stop in Mullens Pineville and Oceana with specified morning and afternoon sessions offering free chest X-rays to the public and for food handlers seeking permits. Eligible individuals must be at least 17 years old and those with tuberculosis or other chest conditions should not be x rayed at the unit.

Pineville RNS E. M. Wilkinson Wyoming County West Virginia Oceana Wilkinson Food Service Establishment

Pineville People Attend Visits and Death Notices

Pineville residents travel for family bereavements across Bas sett Madison and Louisville. Mrs. C S Smith and son Bobby rushed to Bas sett for sister-in-law Mrs Fred Smith’s death. Others include Mr and Mrs Swannie Smith of Montgomery and Mrs John Sands of Pineville visiting Madison for Mamie Long’s passing.

Pineville Rns C. S. Smith Bobby Bassett Fred Smith Swannie Smith Swannie Montgomery John Sands Madison Mamie Long David Greear Charleston H. L. Greear Isaac Spaur Ross Morrison Calvin Weston Woodrow Spaur Beckley Louisville Stephen Connie David Johnson Iris Stewart Orlando Fla Corba Tolliver Florida Paige Cook Vernon Simmons Bluefield Sanitarium Warren Mullens Cleveland Ohio Stacy Mullens Gladys Taylor Herbert Smith Jr Charles Roberts Grantsville Jack George Lois Schoolcraft Huntington Rue Schoolcraft Avannelle Caldwell Baltimore

Lafferty Family Welcomes Son Wayne Eric

Mr and Mrs Gary Lafferty announce the birth of their third child a son Wayne Eric born August 2 at 9 17 p m at Raleigh General Hospital weighing six pounds ten and three fourths ounces The couple’s two older children are daughters Angelia and Christine Mrs Lafferty is the former

Gary Lafferty Wayne Eric Raleigh General Hospital Laffertys Angelia Christine

McNamara Warns of Red China's Atomic Weapon

In Tokyo US Defense Secretary Robert McNamara says Communist China may use nuclear weapons as blackmail but poses no defensive need. He warns neighboring nations to recognize the risk of expansionist aims and nuclear coercion as China develops its arsenal despite heavy costs to its people.

Tokyo API Robert McNamara China Kei Wakaizumi Chuokoron Today McNamara United States Soviet Union Red China

Mission Societies Schedule Meetings

The Mission Societies of Cook Memorial Baptist Church in Pineville plan meetings this week. The June Elwell Mission Society meets at Mrs. Robert Browning's home Thursday at 1 30 p.m. The Jen Noble Mission Society gathers at Mrs. O L Burgess's home Thursday at 7 30 p.m. The Jewell Asbury Mission Society meets at Mrs. Gilbert Goode's home Thursday at 7 30 p.m.

Pineville RNS Cook Memorial Baptist Church Elwell Mission Society Robert Browning Jen Noble Mission Society O. L. Burgess Jewell Asbury Mission Society Gilbert Goode

Debby Keffer is Engaged to Davis Family Announces

Debby Keffer daughter of Mr and Mrs Dennis Keffer of Live ly is announced as engaged to the son of Mrs Bill Davis of Willis Branch and the late Winton Lafferty.

Debby Keffer Dennis Keffer Lively Bill Davis Willis Branch Winton Lafferty

Pineville School Board Hires Simmons As Coach

Pineville board approves hiring Richard Ritchie Simmons as Pineville High School basketball coach after a group of local business leaders endorsed him. Also approved are multiple staff changes, resignations, and bus driver hires as part of the DOE program staff allocations. A medical leave and retirements were recorded, with a budget for ADCU and adult education approved. The board also allowed county bands to participate in Labor Day activities at Palisades Park.

Pineville RNS Wyoming County Board of Education Jesse W. Morgan James Stone Vaughan Stewart Gerald Short A. J. Shannon Fred H. Shannon Jr Ronald L. Cook Carl Hazzard Marie Adams Janie Hatfield Mildred McKinney Pamela Stewart Kay Stines Bessie Morgan William Lester Richard (Ritchie) Simmons Pineville High School A. E. (Whitey) Baldwin Kenneth Stewart Claude Phillips Simmons Ellen Dodge Pryor Joy Mayberry Gerald Brunty Barbara Conley Erma McAlister Eddie Joe Short Carolyn Sarver Wilbur McKinney Larry S. Dixon W. H. Ramsey Jr George Puckett Oceana No. 1 Jesse Conley Bernie Short Rodger C. Jarrett Betsy Ross George Stamper Baileysville High School Frank Stewart Glen Rogers High School Paige Cline Lacy Dillon George Repass Ralph Harvey George Musselman Sam Dominick Charles McCloud ADCU State Board of Education Jesse Houck Pineville Jaycees Palisades Park

Itmann News Itmann Mrs Merlin Greene Returns from Long Vacation

Mrs Merlin H Greene and daughter Merlina Dore return to Itmann after a five week trip through 23 states the District of Columbia and Old Mexico. They visited relatives in Cocoa Titusville El Paso San Diego Milpitas San Bernardino and Grand Rapids and spent a day at Disneyland during the journey.

Itmann Merlin H. Greene Merlina Dore District of Columbia Old Mexico W. R Book of Cocoa Fla Jack E. Casted Jack Jr Titusville el Paso Texas

Circle Meets At Mount Hope Church

Miss Russel Ann Garrett guest spoke at Circle No. 2 of Mount Hope Presbyterian Church in the chairman’s home. She discussed a church camp near Hinton and urged more children to attend to reduce teenage delinquency. Plans announced for Men of the Church dinner on Sept 9 and Covenant Life meeting on Sept 11. Next gathering set for Sept 12 at Mrs Lawton’s home.

Mount Hope RNS Russel Ann Garrett Circle No. 2 Mount Hope Presbyterian Church O. G. Callison Sam Dorado Miss Garrett Allen Garrett Jr Bluestone Conference Center Hinton Fellowship Hall W. A. Haslam Women of the Church Covenant Life J. E. Howard Stanley C. Higgins W. Bernard Rocke A. C. Prince A. C. Carman W. E. Lawton

New Officers Named By Vets in Oceana Post

The Daniel Lewis Post 8364 of Veterans of Foreign Wars met with nine members. Two new officers were appointed by Commander Ladd Jasper: Boyd Huffman as officer of the day and Henry Hutchison as door guard. William C. Dean announced the next meeting for Sept. 3 at post headquarters.

Oceana RNS Daniel Lewis Oceana Town Hall Ladd Jasper Boyd Huffman Henry Hutchison William C. Dean

Birth Announced in Mount Hope Family Welcomes Lori Ayn

Mr and Mrs Daniel Mennelli of Bridgeport Connecticut announce the birth of their third child a girl named Lori Ayn born Monday at Saint Vincent Hospital Bridgeport The baby weighed six pounds eleven ounces The new arrival joins siblings Linda five and Lisa three Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jimmie Gautieri of Bridgeport and great grandparents Mr and Mrs Dominick Diodardo of Mount Hope

Mount Hope Daniel Mennelli Bridgeport

First American Newspaper Issued in 1690

The initial American newspaper appeared on September 25, 1690, marking the start of a print news era in the colonies. This historic edition introduced readers to timely reports and colonial perspectives, shaping early American journalism.

Mullens Hospital Lists Patients

Mullens Hospital lists admissions and discharges from Wyoming General Hospital for the week August 2 through August 8. The record names dozens of patients by full or partial names with towns such as Mullens, Basin, Pineville, Lynco, and New Richmond, noting dates of admission and release.

Cora Halsey Orley McKinney Basin Betty Bailey Glen Fork Joey Tilley Ravencliff Dorsey Freeman Pineville Geneva Underwood Delores Harvey William McKendree Sarah Trent Mexico Felty Hazel Cassell Ruth Cook Louanne McKinney Sue Halsey Mullens Cecilia Thomas Amos New Corinne Alice Shrewsbury Shirley Mullins Itmann Melissa Stewart Matheny Susie Snuffer New Richmond Johnnie Snuffer Lakie Mayhorne Brenton Regina Law Stephenson Ricky Peck Judy Kenser Wyoming Virginia Allen Lynco Benjamin Mullens Tom Cantrell Ernest Shumate Laura Brinegar David Mitchem Virginia Mitchem Eula Meeks Ida Spencer Effie Williams Judy Walker Mary Stowers Vernon Marrell Simon Geraldine Trent Clear Fork Dewey Moran Bud Pat Swift Princeton May Mays Leona Wolf Rhodell Phyllis Blankenship Johnnie Mullins Alice Shrews Mae Melissa Stewart Joey Tiley Maudie Atha Maben Mary Lester Gettysburg Penn Pauline Sturgill

Family visits span Sabine area as relatives travel

Mrs An drew Jude admitted to Beckley Hospital. Thomas Atwood seeks treatment at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital for one week. Relatives from Cleveland and Atlanta visited and returned home in sequences. Others left for Oakland California as extended visits concluded.

Marion Clendenin Connie Mercer, Pa Josie Thompson Thomas Atwood Myrtle Stedham Patricia Cleveland Ohio Everette Don Thompson Everette Don Jr Oakland Calif Sabine Joe Henry Bobby Joe Billy Susie Alice Grover Henry Macie Springs Grover Henry Jr Kegley Pat Henry Ralph Henry Matheny Paul Thompson Basin Lacy Grant Julius Lee Atwood Charlie Thompson Herbert Thompson

Eastern Star to Meet Mullens Chapter 100

Mrs Dorothy Wells of Thurmond District Deputy Instructor will hold a school of instructions for Mullens Chapter 100 Order of Eastern Star Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Hall using the point system this year. Officers and members are urged to attend. Worthy advisor is Mrs Opal Canada.

Eastern Star Mullens RNS Dorothy Wells Thurmond Mullens Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall

Dinner Meeting Planned by Southern West Virginia Personnel

Southern West Virginia Personnel Association schedules a dinner at the Cow Shed in Pineville for Wednesday at 6 30 p m. Guest speaker Larkin Phil pot cannot attend. A panel discussion on the UMWA contract will be held with association members and a question and answer session.

Pineville RNS Southern West Virginia Personnel Association Larkin Philpot UMWA

The Chorus Girl Ideal in Viktor Frankl’s View

In The Doctor and The Soul, Muriel Lawrence analyzes the chorus girl as a depersonalized ideal. She argues such women are interchangeable, impersonal partners who offer only surface attraction and no lasting personal connection. This leads to unsatisfying relationships where fidelity and true selfhood are absent.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mullens Band Oceana Briefs McGraws Dong Ha Air Base South Viet Nam U.S Henley HONDA Neville Street Charleston and Logan McNamar Mission Societies Seaton Pineville School Board Itmann News Circle Mount Hope Church Mullens Hospital Sabine News Muriel Lawrence By Viktor E. Frankl the Doctor and the Soul
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