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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1972

Page

3

Pony Show Winners Announced At Fair

The 1972 State Fair of West Virginia Pony Show results announced Friday night at the Blue Grass Bow. Winners are listed by horse, owner and rider across 12 classes including Open Pleasure Pony and various Working Hunter divisions with top placings such as Hot Fudge and Mitchie Barbo.

Fairlea West Virginia Blue Grass Rachel Walford Charleston Charie Brown Andrea Micozi Bluefield Connie Irvine Dunbar Aunzie B. K Nancy Eege Princeton Sun- Gance Beckley Sismané Beckley Black Satin Lee Ann Paisley Mitchie Barbo Connie Harris Staunton Same Ichiban Marcis Handley Wicomies Ker Handley Nevi Gusser Mary Jones Free Union Mark Montgomery Price of Darkness Shelia Ehuizier Glemco Beth's Carl L. Worthington Jr Macarthur Seth Worthington Teresa Ann DeLuca Deniers Billie Joe Rick Rhodes Turnelion Baby Dok Senator Alen Susman Beckler Coca SmYe Awhte Stables Jan Southern Luser Bar Bee Henry Whitlock Sommersville Casey Jones Lonesome Pine Stables Tazewell Loni Kirby Worry Caballero Riverside Stables Richlands Bill Robinson Star Light Howard Bush Vinton Wesley Huddleston Sensational Faye Roy Farmer Dr Jerry Farmer Teast Moon Comet Emma Amar New Market Promises Promises Nisin Melord Love Bug Patricia Roger Glover Abingdon Patricia Glover Arnolds Kristine Faraway Ferms Tunnelton Theresa Burnham Abentas Susan Browne Lexington Misty Morn Logan Wells Ivy Logan, Wells Stony Hill Casandra Ronnie Martin Sardmans Magic Caroline Robinson Little Castaway Pleasant Hill Ivanhoe Claude Blair Meadowbrook Doris Moore Worthvile Sallie Missilé Lonesome Pire Stables Jim Safewright Naveline Bunker EN Carolyn Morcom Madison Heights Zim’s Whitey Clay Lois Ginger Rowe Gretta Rosenzweig Glenco Change Partners Corvne Farm Green Va Sara Kay Tiffany Angelo Janet N. Boiten Covington John R. Boiten Jeg Lope Joe Socks Don Herndon Barboursville Tommy Ceasert

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Wyoming County Woman

Steve Day was honored at a pink and blue shower at Glen Fork home with hostesses including Mrs. Tom Day of Oceana and Miss Patricia Fortner. Guests list features Day family members and relatives from Glen Fork Ravencliff and nearby towns. Gifts were awarded for high scores in party games.

Glen. Fork RNS Steve Day Glen Fork Day Tommy Day Oceana James Chucky Morgan Ravencliff Patricia Fortner Betty Martin Beatrice Lay Brenda Martin Ye Day Jr Ethel Day Charlie Stewart Charlene Blankenship Charles §. Stewart Rosetta Lillian Stewart Matheny. Bailey Wanda Bailey

WVU Receives Grants for Chemistry and Coal Research

West Virginia University in Morgantown has been awarded two grants totaling 18 300 dollars. A 3 300 dollar NSF supplemental grant funds sulfur complex research under Dr. B J McCormick. A 10 000 dollar grant from the U S Office of Coal Research supports coal to gas conversion optimization under Dr. C Y Wen.

Morgantown West Virginia University National Science Foundation B. Jack McCormick WVU Department of Chemistry U. S. Office of Coal Research WVU C. Y. Wen Department of Chemical Engineering

Moose Lodge Hosts New Member Enrollment and Dinner

Oak Hill Moose Lodge No. 1664 schedules new member enrollment for August 27 at 2 p.m. at the lodge. Oak Hill Chapter No. 33 Women of the Moose sponsors a corned beef and cabbage dinner on August 26 from 4 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $1.50 at the lodge.

Oak Hill Moose Lodge Women of the Moose

Body recovered in Tug River near Davy West Virginia

The body of Vaughn Green 74 of Davy was recovered Saturday from the Tug River by McDowell County Rescue Squad. Green, who was partially blind, had fallen into the river on Friday.

Davy W. VA McDowell County Tug River Here Vaughn Green

Mount Hope Guests Stay With Wotrings and Bergendahls

Local notes list visitors at Mount Hope including Danny Wotring of Manassas Virginia and Charles Wotring with wife, plus Randy Corintha and Sarah Ann Bergendahl from Arlington. John E. Dower of Columbus Ohio visited, with weekend guests Provi Marchio and family in Park Heights Addition. The gathering included Jack Tomei and Pam Brunner from Akron and Sue Denison with Jim Cicera from Cuyahoga Falls. The text notes Baja California’s length and width in a separate fragment.

Mount Hope Ans Cora Wotring Chestnut Circle Danny Wotring Manassas Charles. Wotring Randy Corinth Sarah Ann Bergendahl Arlington Charles _Bergendahl John E. Dower Columbus Ohio Provie ‘Marchio Park Heights Edward Dower A. C. Dower Brown Street Provie Marchio Jack Tomei Pam Brunner Akron Sue Denison Jim Cicera Cuyahoga Fall Baja California Cali-lhe Edward Fornia Marchie Shirley Humphrey

Mrs Lusk Named Postmistress at Corinne

Mrs James R Lusk receives notice from Edward V Dorsey of her appointment as postmistress at Corinne Post Office effective Saturday She is among 15 new eastern region appointees replacing retiring Elizabeth Johnson of Roanoke Virginia The Lusk family includes four children Nancy 18 Pat 16 Ray 15 and Teresa

James R Jane) Lusk Corinne Corinne Post Office Lusk Elizabeth Johnson Roanoke Johnson Lusks Nancy Pat

Parrish Family Reunion Held at Beckwith 4H Camp

The annual Parrish reunion gathered Sunday at Beckwith 4H Camp in Mount Hope with attendees from Mount Hope Charleston Victor Richwood Oak Hill St Albans and Ansted among others. Family members listed include Cora Wotring Edward Ramplevich Deb bie Bryan C E and many Parrish relatives.

Mount Hope RNS Parrish Beckwith Cora Wotring Edward Ramplevich Debbie Bryan C. E William B. Ramey Ison Bruce Karen Shumate Hubert Nutter Sissy Blair William Parrish Victor Letha Edwards Roy Jones Charleston Clark Parrish Richwood Charles W. Hamilton Scarbro Therron. Jarrett Oak Hill Robert McClary Danny Rob Carlisle Louella Cody Loretta St. Albans Glen Parrish Eric Ansted

Homecoming Services Open Bellemeade Church Revival

Sabine Texas report on Bellemeade Baptist Church homecoming with Dora Lee Stewart Ona Mae Page honored as long time members. Rev Glenn Hatfield led sermon and prayers at 1 pm dinner, hymns and quartet performances followed. revival services to run nightly at 7:30 led by pastor with participation noted.

Sabine Dora Lee Stewart Matheny Ona Mae Page Seminole Tex Belle- Meade Stewart Wolf Gap Soulsville Baptist Church Glenn Hatfield Simon Brooks and Bailey Oscar Canterbury East Gulf Community Church New Testament Baptist. Missions, Inc Gregation Ivited French Brooks Bellemeade Baptist Church

State Medical Session Speakers Chosen

The 105th West Virginia State Medical Association meeting at The Greenbrier features hypertension cancer and drug abuse topics. Drs Richard Wilbur and Carl Hoffman head the speaker list with sessions Thursday through Saturday and a Wednesday governing council. The event includes 650 physicians and delegates with the Woman’s Auxiliary meeting concurrently and mixed sessions on medical topics and drug abuse.

West Virginia State Medical Association Greenbrier Association Hoffman Hoff John M.hartman Charleston Perry S. MacNeal University of Pennsylvania i School of Medicine Philadelphia Chester C. Winter Ohio State University College of Medicine Columbus University Medical Center Morgantown Dana L. Farnsworth Harvard University Harvard School of Public Health Boston Perry C. _Talkington University of Texas ‘Southwest Medical School Dallas Harry S. Weeks Jr Wheeling Association i House of Delegates Worthy W. McKinney Beckley

Coal Mining Extension Program To Begin Today

West Virginia University starts a ten week coal mining extension program in seven communities with morning and evening classes to fit worker swings. Courses cover General Mining Electrical Certification Electrical Maintenance Basic Electricity and Hydraulics and offer nine CEUs per course.

Morgantown West Virginia University Tom Savage WVU - Appalachian Center Triadelphia Richwood Montroal Bluefield Diamond Kingwood Cedar Grove Savage CEU WVU Basiclectricity & Hydraulics Peter Mintreal General Mining Old Crichton Noe Bathhouse Cannelton Bennett, Ferguson Joe Dorton Kingwood High School Harry Hoyson Mining & Industrial Extension Mining Industries Building

Fayetteville Names New Elementary Schools Director

John Cavalier of Smithers has been named director of Elementary Schools by the Fayette County Board of Education. He replaces Ronald A. Steele who retired in June with immediate effect. Cavalier, a Smithers native, brings 29 years in the system including 20 years as principal of Oakland Elementary. He and his wife Anna have three sons Fred Tom and David, all pursuing higher education in West Virginia.

John Cavalier Smithers Fayette County Marshall University Biarritz University France Anna Fred West Virginia Tech Tom West Virginia University David

Visitors Share Time With Mullens Family Members

Corinne home of Mrs. Betty Williams hosted her son Jerry L. Williams wife and children Michael and Sherri Lynn of Hampton Virginia. Dora Lewis and James of Mullens returned from a three week Puerto Rico vacation visiting Mrs. Lewis's son-in-law and daughter. Paul and Shari McCoy joined their grandmother and uncle on the trip after month in Mullens area.

Dora Lewis James Highland Ave Mullens Puerto Rico

Union Is Rejected at Oak Hill Hospital

National Labor Relations Board official tally shows union failed to win a majority in the Oak Hill Hospital election conducted in 1971 after votes including challenged ballots from Local 1199. Board notice confirms rejection of the union by employees.

Oak Hill Oak Hill Hospital, Inc National Labor Relations Board National Union of Hospital and Nursing Home Employes

Boyle Ordered Back in Court Over Damages in Yablonski Case

UMW President W A Boyle must appear in U S District Court by Aug 25 to reveal finances for damages award to heirs of Joseph A Yablonski. Judge Howard F Corcoran ruled Boyle's firing of Yablonski in the 1969 UMW election was spiteful and malicious, and warranted punitive damages.

Washington UPD United Mine Workers UMW W. A Tony” Boyle U.S Boyle Joseph A Jack Yablonski Howard F. Corcoran Yablonski Labor League Corcoran Clarksville International

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