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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1966

Page

6

Local residents family visits and hospital note

Mount Hope and nearby areas report social visits with extended families from Salem Asheville Moorestown Long Island and Cleveland. Mrs Carl Gwinn remains a patient at Oak Hill Hospital for observation and treatment.

Mamie Parker Minor Parker Jr Moorestown N. J Luke DiBenedetto Long Island N. Y Dominick Fontana McLain Fred Jr Dom Mary Ann Garland McLain Russell Bailey Jodie Nichols Cleveland Ohio Carl Gwinn Oak Hill Hospital

Paris Bastille Destroyed by Revolutionaries in 1789

Paris on July 14 1789 saw the Bastille stormed and torn down by revolutionaries signaling a major shift in the French Enlightenment era and the move toward broader popular sovereignty and national drama.

Paris Bastille

Ken Berry Creates Quiet, Humble Hollywood Persona

Hollywood interview with Ken Berry and wife Jackie portrays the cheerful TV star best known for F Troop. They share anecdotes about fan sightings, memory lapses, and Berry’s love of cars, routine, and family life. Berry enjoys a daytime schedule, carries a briefcase with a peanut butter sandwich and hair brush, and cherishes his adoring but private public image.

Hollywood NEA Ken Berry Ken Capt. Parmenter Abc-Tv F Troop Mineral Wells Tex Kim Barry Jackie Ken Day Kenny Jackie Joseph Billy Barnes John Kenneth Jennifer Kate Berry Forrest Tucker

Keith Stewart Matheny Birthday Party Celebrated

Matheny Keith Stewart was honored on his ninth birthday with a Saturday party hosted by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stewart. Games and refreshments followed, assisted by Mrs. J. Cline Mrs. Ray Shield and Mrs. Claude Proffitt. Attendees included Darlene Shields Vickie Hatcher Cindy Lusk Diana May Jackie Teresa Linkous Rickie Stewart Michael Shields Tammy Teresa Cline Jeffrey Stewart Philip Browning Eva Lou Proffitt Ricky Pack David Sherry Stepp Rodney England Sky David Scott Ritchie Miller Sherry Tommy Lusk Mrs. Minnie Stewart Mrs. Neely Stewart Mrs. Delmas Miller and Mrs. Howard Pack.

Matheny Keith Stewart Charles Stewart Stewart J. Cline Ray Shield Claude Proffitt Darlene Shields Vickie Hatcher Cindy Lusk Diana May Jackie Teresa Linkous Rickie Stewart Michael Shields Tammy Teresa Cline Jeffrey Stewart Philip Browning

Hospital Lists Patients Mullens and Nearby Towns

Wyoming General Hospital admitted and dismissed numerous patients across Saturday through Thursday. Names include William McKinney Mullens Lora Combs Herndon Mabel Crews Mullens Josephine Toler Manover Ruby Noon Mullens Clara Whitt Keyrock Betty Daniels Jesse Naomi Bailey Cyclone and many others with admissions on Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.

Mullens RNL Wyoming General Hospital William McKinney Lora Combs Herndon Mabel Crews Josephine Toler Manover Ruby Noon Clara Whitt Keyrock Betty Daniels Jesse Naomi Bailey Cyclone Edward Oliver Laura Cook Lillian Jones Danny Slone Johnetta Dixon Vessie Perkins Pearl Collins Ivan Smith Gladys Miller George Shrewsbury Stephenson Mattie Vaden Corinne Verda Cox Pineville Stella Clay Glen Fork Archie Lilly Bud Terri Cole Rhodell Virginia Clark Ernest McKinney Mary Gill Glenna Laxton Tennie Cole Boyne Dushkoff Willie Brown Bethel Lane Ruth Stacy

Young lions in zoos attack moving targets

Young lions in zoos satisfy their hunting instincts by attacking the nearest moving object, typically their mother's tail, reflecting natural predatory behavior in captive environments.

Wyoming Court Grants Probation

PINEVILLE The Wyoming County Circuit Court actions include John Whitlow released from probation on recommendation of probation officer E H Collins. Criminal appeals against Danny Pendry and Edward O Oliver dismissed. Divorces granted: Mavis Marie Lusk from Wayman Arlie Lusk with custody of Toney Lee Lusk to Mavis. Irene Ellen Rehm from Herbert Rehm with custody of Otis Ray Rehm to Irene. Gayle Shrewsbury Perry restoring maiden name. Carol Grose Sutherland divorced from Frederick B Sutherland with custody of infant son Frederick Brennan Sutherland II to Carol. Civil action Frank Laxon Jr. vs National Grange Mutual Insurance Co. dismissed with prejudice. costs allocated. Connersville Casket Co. awarded $1,078.17 against James McDougal with six percent interest and costs. Shaphan Rowe awarded custody of Debra Kay Rowe from Rivana Rowe.

Pineville Wyoming John Whitlow E. H. Collins Danny Pendry Edward O. Oliver Mavis Marie Lusk Wayman Arlie Lusk Toney Lee Lusk Irene Ellen Rehm Herbert Rehm Otis Ray Rehm Supreme Court of Appeals Connersville Casket Co., Inc James McDougal McDougal Funeral Homes McDougal Funeral Service Shaphan Rowe Rivana Rowe Debra Kay Rowe

Rainbow Initiates 5 Girls In Pineville

Five girls Barbara Lovell Jackie Lynn Davis Debby Lusk Betsy Cole and Susie Stump were initiated into Fred Shannon Assembly No 51, Order of Rainbow for Girls in Pineville. Refreshments were served to a list of attendees including Carolyn Roberts Diane Dodd Jenny Lynn Cook Nancy Shannon Sandy Nutter Kathy Harper Debby Sands Melba Hurley Cathy Cook Kathy Browning Charlotte Hurley Debby Swimm Barbara Lowell Jacky Lynn Davis Debby Lusk Betsy Cook Susie Stump Madona Hager Cindy Cook Brenda Sands Debby Cook Debby Gilliland Barbara Swimm Linda Morgan Pam Gilley Mrs Jerry Shannon Oscar Goode and Harry Lovell.

Pineville Fred Shannon Order of Rainbow Barbara Lovell Jackie Lynn Davis Debby Lusk Betsy Cole Susie Stump Carolyn Roberts Diane Dodd Jenny Lynn Cook Nancy Shannon Sandy Nutter Kathy Harper Debby Sands Melba Hurley Cathy Cook Kathy Browning Charlotte Hurley Debby Swimm Barbara Lowell Betsy Cook Madona Hager Cindy Cook Brenda Sands Debby Cook Debby Gilliland Barbara Swimm Linda Morgan Pam Gilley Jerry Shannon Oscar Goode Harry Lovell

New Instructors Named at Glen Rogers High School

Glen Rogers High School lists James T Davidson Jr as Thursday schedule organizer and principal. Mrs Elijah Craig begins as librarian and teaches two girls physical education. Robert McClain plans social science and physical and health education for boys. F Stewart teaches geometry algebra and general math. Craig’s career path included Scott High Mullens Conley. McClain and Stewart hold WVIT degrees. Stewart studied electrical engineering. Stewart graduated from Oceana High School. McClain from Mullens High and married to Ann Cozort.

Glen Rogers High School James T. Davidson Jr Elijah Betty) Craig Robert McClain Pineville F. Stewart Matheny Craig Scott High School Glen Rogers Mullens Conley High School McClain Stewart West Virginia Institute of Technology Montgomery Electrical Engineering Oceana High School Mullens High School Ann Cozort

Band Members Honored at Pineville High School Roast

A Monday Wiener roast at Palisade Park honored Pineville High School band and beginners, with dancing to recorded music. Attendees included Patricia Green Debra Cooper Debby Withrow Helen Chenoweth Peggy Aliff Linda Green Benny Presley Gary Meadows Charlene Beavers Gary Sturm Ray Altizer Ann Morgan Brenna Phillips Sue Pancake Ricky Martin Susan Green Marsha Meadows Robert Evens and guest Mark Long. Sponsors were Larry Cooper band director Mrs E R Martin Mrs Estill Cooper Mrs C L Burgess and Mrs Elliott B Pressey.

Pineville Palisade Park Roosters Patricia Green Debra Cooper Debby Withrow Helen Chenoweth Peggy Aliff Linda Green Benny Presley Gary Meadows Charlene Beavers Gary Sturm Ray Altizer Ann Morgan Brenna Phillips Sue Pancake Ricky Martin Susan Green Marsha Meadows Robert Evens Mark Long Larry Cooper E. R. Martin Estill Cooper C. L. Burgess Elliott B. Pressey

Richard A Miller Commemorated On Eighth Birthday

Richard A Miller was honored with a party at his parents home in observance of his eighth birthday anniversary. Attendees included William Pettry Karen Mollohan Cheryl Davis Lynn Davis Becky McCoy William Welch Billy Walker and Kay Pettry from Salem Indiana.

Mount Hope BNS Richard Allen Miller Henry Miller William Pettry Karen Mollohan Cheryl and Lynn Davis Salem, Ind Becky McCoy William Welch Billy Walker Kay Pettry Schlag Thomas Jefferson Chicago Jefferson Monticello Franklin D. Roosevelt Thomas France

Recent Bride Honored At Shower In Mullens

Mrs. Joe Estep celebrated at Friendship Hall First Methodist Church Mullens with 16 hostesses. The former Dottie Redden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis McCormick Corinne, wore pink and white as flowers and candles adorned the table. Estep will join husband in Arlington Virginia in October.

Friendship Hall First Methodist Church Mullens

Pax hosts and visiting kin fill Pax home network

Pax residents received guests from Avon Ohio Elyria Lorain and Duff Tenn Richmond Va Chicago Ill and West Virginia. Families including the Williams Collins Emerson Wingrove Lafferty Conner Brown and relatives of Pearl Weaver and Tena Wingrove visited or returned home amid illness and travel.

Pax Alva Williams Paul Collins Paul Jr Gary Patty Dennis Donna Avon Ohio Dean Hoffman Howard Elyria Daisy Emerson Paint Creek Road S. S. Emerson Oak Hill Hospital Emerson Clarence Betty) Emerson Lorain W. E. Lively Charleston Luther Dotson Shrewport Barbara Canterbury Emory Wingrove Marvin Wingrove Westminster Larry Winggrove Maryland Wingrove Russell Lafferty Chicago Ill Jim Lafferty Long Branch Dora Conner Danny Linda Jean Oak Hill Clem Stella) Brown Glen Daniel Tena Wingrove Cather Wingrove Nancy Conners Pearl Weaver Virginia Rose Carl Charles Charles Smith Duff, Tenn James Fitzpatrick Richmond

Restless Kids Prompt Safer Rides On Long Trips

Liberty Mutual Insurance urges parents to curb driver distraction during travel. The advice highlights restless children as a major distraction and recommends travel games and amusements designed for car trips to keep kids engaged and under seatbelt safety during the long weekend.

Liberty Mutual Insurance Companies

Antique Fire Destroys Jacktown Hotel Collection

In Irwin Pennsylvania a massive blaze leveled the historic Jacktown Hotel destroying a 100000 dollar antique collection. Six fire companies fought the flames and fourteen firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation or minor injuries.

Irwin API Jacktown Duquesne Women’s Club

Dawn welcomes Corinne O Neal born at Raleigh General

Deidre Dawn was born August 17 at 7 25 a m in Raleigh General Hospital Beckley weighing eight pounds four and a quarter ounces. Parents Mr and Mrs Sammy O Neal announce the birth with grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank O Neal Still Run and Mrs Eva French Corinne and the late Bob French.

Corinne Deidre Dawn Sammy O'Neal Raleigh General Hospital Beckley Frank O'Neal Eva French Bob French

Brilliant Officer Cus ter Led Union Cavalry Rise

Gen George Armstrong Custer, who graduated last in his West Point class, rapidly became brigadier general and stands out as a brilliant Union Army cavalry officer after the Civil War era.

George Armstrong Custer West Point

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