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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1960

Page

12

Beckley Women Attend WVU Institute Event

Five members of the Woman's Club of Beckley joined the West Virginia Adult Education Institute at West Virginia University. Dr. Patrick W. Gainer spoke on the state's folklore at the banquet, while Dr. E. B. McCue welcomed delegates and discussed Community Achievement Project Evaluation.

Woman’s Club of Beckley West Virginia University Patrick W. Gainer E. B. McCue WVII Gainer Dr. McCue West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs Bernard Carter Paul Phipps Fred Hays Topsy O'Dell Robert Thomson Beckley Club

Wiseman Reunion Set Sunday At Rio Grande

The Wiseman Family Association with over 700 families will hold its annual reunion Sunday on the Rio Grande college campus in Ohio. Tracing roots to 18th century settlers in Pennsylvania and Virginia, the event invites all Wiseman and married-name descendants to bring a basket dinner and enjoy shelter if rain comes.

Wiseman Rio Grande Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia Isaac Wiseman Monroe County West Virginia A. Raymond Wiseman

Lillybrook Church Homecoming Services Planned Through Sunday

The First Mission Baptist Church of Lillybrook conducts its annual homecoming with 7:30 p.m. services daily. Elder W A Tresenwriter of Beckley delivers tonight’s message. Minnie Walker and Deacon W H Slade lead ceremonies on Thursday and Friday respectively with Rev Nelson B Staples and Rev John Gowen of Beckley delivering messages. Deacons chair Sunday events including a 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and morning sermon by Rev W M Freeman Jr, with Deacon Richard W Holland presiding.

First Mission Baptist Church Lillybrook Mission Circle W. A. Tresenwriter Beckley Minnie Walker W. H. Slade Nelson B. Staples B. S. Perkins John Gowen Richard W. Holland W. M. Freeman Jr Winding Gulf

Double registration boosts horse show entries at Dry Hill fair

The Dry Hill Prosperity Community Fair horse shows posted record entry growth with 98 entries on Friday and 78 returning for Saturday stake classes, more than the 40 entries in 1959. Frank Pierce won the G F Stover Memorial Trophy in the Western Parade Horses, while Joey Johnson earned a special award riding Mike in Ponies Open. George Parker of Princeton claimed top honors in senior Henry A Conway Sportsmanship, with many other winners and awards across pony, pony 48 inches, and various stake classes.

Dry Hill Association Larry Stover Frank Pierce Shady Spring G. F. Stover Western Parade George Parker Princeton Stover Joey Johnson Mike Gene Keatley Joey O. B. Harris Beckley Victory Prince J. K. Whitlock Henry A. Conway Pierce Stables Danny Boy High Tension Gary Floyd Prosperity Rhythm Step John Wees Bradley Rubber Ball White Cloud Robert Wylie Wylie Farms of Mullens Rogue Junior Sullivan Riverbend Acres Farm Elkview Captain Secret Jimmy Halstead Jim Dandy Dr. C. F. Hale King Genial Susan Farmer Fury Frankie James Dennis O’brien Danny Snuffer Midnight Gilbert Pennington Beaver Brad Stover D. B. Stover Ginger Lady Pat Hatfield Maxwell Hill Pleasure and Plantation Lady Be Good Bonnie Boggs Big Man’s Shadow Ray Ormandy Bill Ormandy Dolly Ed Snuffer Tony Ray Bell Rhodell Little Colonel Ann Ratcliffe Little Spook Ida Kay Amon Marquitta Sally Hogg Grady Whitlock Ford King Richard Pietrantozzi Pearl Dick Durham Ira Cannaday Soulsville Archie Gold Dust Billy Parker Little Trojan Alfred Landers Charles James My Golden Genius Betty O'Neale Charleston Dixie Duke Kings Counselor Patsie Mullohan Show Prince Crestwood Carolyn T. Smith Winsome Lady R Cook CLASS Musical Chairs Pal Danny Wurst Little Jet Roger Trail W. F. Trail Lester Dan Richard Snuffer Surveyor Rex Marvin Farr Lucky Boy iClyde Stanley Cowboys and Indians Frank James Dennie O'Brien Patricia Hattfield Sparky Emily Hatfield Jimmy Johnson Lady Blackie

Beckley Moose Delegates Named At Convention in Clarksburg

Beckley Moose delegates will attend the state Moose convention in Clarksburg. Named as delegates are C. W. James, W. D. Pace, Wallace Pride, J. W. Turner, F. H. Carter, with alternates Harry Hambrick and others. Governor Cecil Underwood and Senator Jennings Randolph scheduled to speak at events.

Beckley Moose Hedge Moose Bion Clarksburg C. W. James W. D Ace Wallace Pride J. W. Turner F. H. Carter AX Etemates Harry Hambric Carl CeoeBow I. C. Holliday Clyde Bostick Paul Bowles Wessinger State Assoc Nace Sstate Association W.W Jack Ssequires Cecil Underwood Jennings Randolph

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