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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1962

Page

7

New Bookkeeper Appointed at Sophia City Hall

Mrs. Gene Blake was named the new bookkeeper at Sophia City Hall replacing Mrs. Don Gambill who resigned due to ill health. The appointment was approved at the last town council meeting. Blake, formerly Jackie Tolliver, is a 1956 Sophia High School graduate and previously worked in the W. T. Grant Co. office. She lives in Mabscott with her husband and son Alan.

Gene Jackie) Blake Sophia City Hall Don Gambill Blake Jackie Tolliver W. F. Tolliver Sophia High School W. T. Grant Co Mabscott Alan

Beaver BYF Plans Camp Attendance After Watermelon Feast

Ten members of the Baptist Youth Fellowship of the First Baptist Church Beaver announced plans to attend church camp at Coven Aug. 20 24. They enjoyed a watermelon feast at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Akers. About 35 members attended the Thursday meeting with Rev. F. Powers leading singing. AMES were led by Vicky Noor president assisted by Diane Stump. Mrs. Ray Akers acted as adviser in the absence of Mrs. Norma Stump.

Baptist Youth Fellowship The First Baptist Church Beaver Coven Ray Akers FE. W. Powers Ames Vicky Noor Diane Stump Norma Stump

Return-Trip Scooters Bring Extra Ride Home

A garage uses a miniature scooter stored in a car trunk to ferry workers back to work after delivering a vehicle. The odd method speeds post delivery mobility and cuts downtime.

It Takes It From Kathy to Boost Dances for Boys

Dear Shirley asks how to stop boys from skipping dances. Enlist two or three mothers as hostesses to nudge shy boys toward partners and promote dancing. Suggest spontaneous contests to spark participation. Over time willing boys may enjoy dancing and some may become more active husbands.

Kathy Shirley

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