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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1965

Page

8

Little Mount Zion Regular Baptist Association Elects Moderators

The Rev. James Bower was reelected moderator at the annual session held Friday at the Sweet Divine Church on Bearhole Fork, Wyoming County. Ted Shumate retained as clerk and treasurer. Rev. Vern W. Clay named assistant moderator. Guest speaker was Rev. Jack Baldwin of Airville, Pa. Next annual meeting set for August 1966 at Olive Valley Baptist Church Greenbrier County. Other speakers included Rev. Andy Baker, Rev. Morgan Blankenship, and Rev. Vern Clay.

James Bower Little Mount Zion Regular Baptist Association Sweet Divine Bearhole Fork Wyoming County Bower Association Ted Shumate Vern W. Clay Soulsville Jack Baldwin Airville Little Mount Zion Reular Baptist Association E. R. Tyree Maben Sweet Divine Church Olive Valley Baptist Church Greenbrier County Andy Baker Bradshaw Morgan Blankenship New Richmond Vern Clay

Oak Hill Churchwomen Plan Year's Programs

Oak Hill August meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Oak Hill Methodist Church welcomed new member Mrs. Chester Hager. BeLe Dennett Circle led the program Hearing God Speak Through The Bible with other talks on The Bible as God's Word and Hearing the War. A solo by Mrs. Carl Ledford accompanied the session. Members reviewed year plans, attendance pins were given, and all circles scheduled a September church meeting with a film for the 25th anniversary. A Jacksons Mill retreat is set for October 21-22 and an executive meeting on Sept. 10.

Oak Hill Woman's Society of Christian Service Oak Hill Methodist Church Chester Hager BeLe Dennett Circle God Ed Love Alma McClusky Carl Ledford G. S. Callison Mary Peters Jackson's Mill

Six Couples Receive Marriage Licenses in Wyoming County

The Wyoming County clerk issued six marriage licenses last week in Pineville. Couples listed include Jerry Wayne Russell and Linda Sue Sauls of Arlington Virginia, Lewis Franklin Hurst and Frances Madeline Lamb of Oceana, Tressie Lafferty and Josephine Ann Blankenship of Glen Rogers, Robert Epp Hatifield and Mary Ruth Neace of Hanover, Albert Thomas Hamilton and Linda Louise Cook of Oceana, and Donald Everette Valley Jr. and Phyllis Ann Young of Mullens.

Pineville RNL Wyoming County Jerry Wayne Russell Arlington Henry Thomas Lena Lineberry Russell Linda Sue Sauls Arlington, Va Ted and Brook Paynter Sauls Lewis Franklin Hurst Kopperston Wylie Franklin Emmy Daniel Hurst Frances Madeline Lamb Oceana Allen Clifton Edna Mae Lambert Kale Tressie Lafferty Glen Rogers Jess and Margaret Belcher Lafferty Josephine Ann Blankenship John Henry Inez Elswick Blankenship Robert Epp Hatifield Hanover Lee Margie Godfrey Hatifield Mary Ruth Neace Millard Filmore Davie Waybright Neace Albert Thomas Hamilton

Resident Feted With Farewell Shower at Itmann Church

Mrs. Elgin Pruitt was honored with a farewell shower in the Cassel Memorial Methodist Church social room as she and husband plan to move from Itmann to Tazewell Virginia. Dozens of friends and many local women attended, hosting duties shared by many volunteers.

Itmann RNS Elgin Pruitt Cassel Memorial Methodist Church Pruitts Tazewell Harold Carte Fred Niswander Roy Stover Raymond Osborne Wiley Bowling Vennie B. Coleman Orville Goins Vera Hight Garvie Stidham Alex Leonard Bilie Wayne Bailey Cecil Bradbury Marie Pedneau Woodrow Riley Perry Harris John Ratliff George McBrayer Arretta Seaton Martyn Greene Claude

A Yank Exposes Jack The Ripper

European staff correspondent Tom A Cullen reveals his view of Jack the Ripper as a local legend rather than a foreign villain. He argues Montague John Druitt, an Oxford graduate and lawyer, fit Scotland Yard’s prime suspect and notes five murders are clearly linked to him.

NEA European Tom A. Cullen Cullen Jack the Ripper Britain London NEA Teror Houghton Mifflin Co the Ripper Salvation Army East End Scotland Yard Montague John Druitt Druitt Dorset Oxford University On the Ripper Thames England

Parish Festival Sale Draws Steam of Packages

Packages from nearly every state arrive at Scarbro Post Office for the annual Fall Festival sale of Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church Scarbro and St Anthony Church Kilsyth. Betty Kendrick chairs the sale with Rev Leo Werner and Postmaster Mrs Ann Errington overseeing. The fair runs August 28 from 4 to 9 p m. in Scarbro.

Union Scarbro Post Office Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Scarbro St. Anthony Catholic Church Kilsyth Betty Kendrick Bradley Leo Werner Ann Errington

Arts and Crafts Winners Named At Fayette Fair

At the Fayette County Fair August 19 to 21 in the Fayetteville Memorial Auditorium, Mrs. Robert B. Akers announced winners in oil painting and pastels. First place oil painting went to Mrs. Lorene Marchetti for Over the Hills, with other ribbons to Paul McKown and Mrs. Mary Pittman. Junior division awards went to Ann Blume and Margie Moore with others named. Plaques went to Mrs. Cecil Wall and Mrs. G. L. Hinchey, dolls to Jeanette Vickers, and miscellaneous honors to Fletcher Arrett, E. R. Crouse, E. M. Darnall, and Ted Mooses.

Mount Hope ANS Robert B. Akers Fayette County Fayetteville Memorial Auditorium Lorene Marchetti Hills Paul McKown Fayetteville Mary Pittman Hazel Haley George Gunn Ann Blume Margie Moore Randolph Ramsey Eva Marie Rahall Eddie Blume Cecil Wall G. L. Hinchey Russel Woodrum Oak Hill Jeanette Vickers R. O. Blume Fletcher Arrett E. R. Crouse E. M. Darnall Ted

Sue Miller Honored With Thirteenth Birthday Party

ITMANN RNS Miss Sue Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs L C Miller was feted with a party at her home Friday night for her 13th birthday. Games were played and refreshments served to a large group of friends including Sheila Lewalen Sharon Lewalen Theresa Sandra Stanley Brenda Blaylock Becky Darlene Saund ers Sheila Courington Betty Jerri Jeannie Osborne Cindy Hypes Darla Niswander Nadine Dodson Diane Hale Debbie Sparks Allen Cook Michael Skeens Jules Gautier Danny Sparks Jerry Steve Dickerson Linda McKinney.

Debbie Sparks Allen Cook Michael Skeens Jules Gautier Danny Sparks Jerry Steve Dickerson Linda McKinney

Camel production rises in Kansu Province

A Communist New China News Agency broadcast reports camel production in Kansu Province is up 10 percent this year, with the region now home to more than 4,000 double-humped camels due to government encouraged breeding programs.

Tokyo UPI Kansu Communist New China

Gov Smith dedicates Indian Creek roadside park at Pineville

About 500 persons heard Gov Hulett Smith declare the dedication of the Indian Creek Roadside Park on the Pineville Welch Road. He praised the Pineville Woman's Club and West Virginia citizens, noting it as the 110th roadside park in the state and urging continued support for Twin Falls State Park. The event included remarks by officials, donations by Pocahontas Land Company, and musical selections by the Walls Trio.

Pineville Hulett Smith Indian Creek Welch Road Gov. Smith Mae S. Belcher Mullens J. Paul England Blackie Allen R. E. Kuhn George Nelly Wyoming County Russ Quinn State Road Commission C. A. Blankenship House of Delegates Robert Worrell Marshall West Walls Oceana District R. J. Chenoweth

Fitzwater-Avis Wed In Fayetteville

Miss Sandra Jean Avis and Charles E. Fitzwater wed at First Baptist Church Fayetteville at 4 p.m. August 15. Parents are listed as Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Avis of Fayetteville and Mr. and Mrs. Homer E. Fitzwater of Fayetteville. The Rev. David Sneed officiated under seven branch candelabra with gladioli and pompons. The bride wore Chantilly lace peau de soie gown with scalloped neckline. veil and Bible bouquet. After the ceremony the couple left for a trip. they plan to live at 427 East Phillip Street Covington Virginia. She is a Fayetteville High School graduate. he, also a 1964 Fayetteville High School graduate, works at West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co. in Covington.

Fayetteville First Baptist Church of Sandra Jean Avis Charles E. Fitzwater Edward L. Avis Maple Road Homer E. Fitzwater Grace St David Sneed Fayetteville High School West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co Covington, Va E. Phillip St

Iran Soviet loan for Aras River border dam project

Tehran reports a Soviet loan of 385 million dollars to Iran for constructing a dam on the Aras River border. The government statement notes the aid will support regional development and cross border cooperation.

Tehran Iran UPI Soviet Union Aras River

Wyco Couple Announce Engagement of Carolyn Jean Widener

Wyco residents Mr and Mrs Charlie Widener announce the engagement of their daughter Carolyn Jean to Patton Bishop son of Mr and Mrs Frank Bishop of Wyco.

Wyco Charlie Widener Carolyn Jean Patton Bishop Frank Bishop

Bonifacio Family Guests From Detroit Visit Mount Hope

Mrs. Mary Bonifacio hosts her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Patrick Gramacci Detroit Michigan. The Gramaccis also visit her brothers and sisters in law Mr and Mrs Floyd Bonifacio and Mr and Mrs Julian Bonifacio and her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Bill Bergendahl.

Mount Hope RNS Mary Bonifacio Patrick Gramacci Detroit Mich

Gemini 5 crew cut snacks from space menu

The Gemini 5 astronauts will skip snacks on their orbital schedule as officials revise the space menu. The change follows studies of the previous Gemini flight and keeps three meals a day with no between meal snacks.

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