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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1960
Page
9
In a poor seaside village a boy named Michael McBurney loves the sea. He dreams big, hears strange sounds, and finally discovers a diving mask and flippers on the rocks, hinting at underwater wonders to come. Tomorrow: Under the Seas.
A bridal shower in Quinnimont Baptist Church basement honored Mrs. Virginia Burk Hughes, granddaughter of Mrs. Dan Stevenson of Prince. Gifts centered a bride doll. door prize won by Mrs. Helen Anderson. games prizes to Delores Domingues and Anderson. Refreshments served by Baptist Mission Circle.
Vir ginia Burk Hughes left Thursday to join her Air Force husband in Denver Colorado. Charles Forest of Akron Ohio returned home Sunday after a week with his wife’s parents Mr and Mrs Jess Breeden. Edith Morris hosted Margie and Patty Morris of Dunbar for the weekend. Renick hosts Frances Paulin and her guests Leonard and Ruth Thompson and Victor Paulin with connections to Harve and D D Thompson.
Weekend visitors gathered at the home of The Rev and Mrs Walter P Broyles include Nathaniel G Broyles in Baltimore MD Bernard DeHart and children Debra Sue Eddy Tresea and Preston of Beckley Dalton R Broyles an airport employee in Washington DC and Randall Broyles with Shari Lea of Morgantown where she coaches at University High Also guests at Lacy Hurts included Theresa and Judy Ward and Johnny Magliano A visitor at Dallas Friends home was Mrs Margaret Summers of Charleston Billie Jean Kincaid of Mill Creek stayed with Judy Kincaid Harry Lafferty and daughter Ann Marie of Baltimore returned home after visiting Bradley residents
Mr and Mrs Carlos Williams announce the birth of their third child a daughter named Charlotte Ann born November 17 at Beckley Memorial Hospital weighing five pounds six ounces. The infant, previously ill, is improved and brought home December 2. Grandparents are Mrs Mary Williams of Memphis Tennessee and Mr and Mrs Robert D Daniels of Kilsyth.
The Rev. Harry R. Dias Jr. of Mount Hope Baptist Temple will sponsor a father and son spaghetti dinner on December 12 at 6 p.m. in the church's men’s classroom. All men and their sons are invited. reservations are due by December 11. If a son is unavailable, bring a boy who might not otherwise attend.
One registrant from Local Board No 21 Mullens, Sherman Eugene Hatfield M D of Houston Texas formerly of Oceana is ordered to report for an Armed Forces physical examination on December 6.
Gordon Hickman 26 of Pineville waived to Grand Jury action on a breaking and entering charge at a Pineville magistrate hearing. Bond set at 2500 dollars. Hickman was returned from Chicago after surrendering to police for the Holloway's Drug Store break in Pineville two weeks prior.
James William Porter six of Scarbro was struck by a Carlisle driven car while crossing near Uncle Clay's Poolroom in Scarbro. He suffered fractures in both legs and was hospitalized at Oak Hill Hospital as trooper D W McCoy conducts the investigation with no charges filed yet.
Baptist Mission Circle met at 7 p m Thursday at Mrs D D Thompsons home. Hostesses were Mrs Nellie Thompson and Miss Ruth Thompson. Plans were finalized for a December 18 Christmas dinner at Quinnimont Baptist Church basement with secret pals revealed and new pals chosen. Members attending included Maggie Anderson Edna Breeden Mary Richmond Edith Morris Gypsy Withrow D D Thompson Ruth Thompson and Olga Forest of Akron. Next meeting January 9 at Gypsy Withrows home.
California becomes the 46th state to impose a cigarette tax, leaving Colorado North Carolina Oregon and Virginia as the remaining states without a tobacco tax. The move widens the nationwide tobacco levy landscape and sets new revenue expectations across the region.
Pineville High School released a January calendar with multiple events. Senior girls test on Dec 6. Basketball games include North Fork Dec 9 and Big Creek Dec 13. Dances Dec 9 and Dec 16, senior and Junior class dances, exams Jan 16-18, and numerous away games through Jan 31.
In Logan AP report, the third election fraud trial from last May’s primary irregularities was set in Circuit Court. Special Prosecutor Edward Hiserman plans to prosecute Imogene Adkins for casting more than one vote. Earlier, Floyd Dingess was acquitted on illegal electioneering and Grady Jackson’s jury could not reach a verdict on multiple voting charges.
In Perth Australia the US Davis Cup team faces sharp UK style critique from Sydney press calling them bad losers poor sports and bad actors. Captain David Freed defends his players as enthusiastic youths while Barry MacKay laments the national spotlight on every move. The squad holds a workout at Royal Kings Park ahead of matches with Italy.
Miss Ruth Knoch extension clothing specialist from West Virginia University will visit Fayette County on December 5 and 6 to conduct clothing training sessions for 4 H Club girls in sewing levels III to VI. Organizers Beatrice F. Whanger and John D. Cutlip say sessions welcome leaders and interested adults. Two meetings will be held: December 5 at 7 p.m. at Danese School and December 6 at 7 p.m. in the county extension office on the courthouse top floor in Fayetteville.
Eddie Campbell was honored on his 13th birthday with a party hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Campbell in Harvey. Games were played, a prize went to Susan Allen, and refreshments served to a list of guests including Nancy Dixon Elizabeth Combs Lola Hodge Joyce Sumner and others along with grandmothers Mrs Ginny Sears and Mrs Mae Campbell.
Naoma residents announce the marriage of DeAnna Greene to Robert Barrett at First Baptist Church in Crozet Virginia on September 12 at 5 p m The bride attends Marshall College Huntington and the groom studies at the University of Virginia Charlottesville.
Bank of Raleigh leads the Merchant League with 22 wins, 10 losses and 31 points followed by Bill Jones Ford 21 12 27 and Southern States 19 13 2 Seven Up 17 16 21 Slater tops averages at 173 and Fireball Jones at 172. Team high three games 3092 by Bank of Raleigh. team high single game 1087 by Southern States. Individual high three games E Slater 603 and high single game Fireball Jones 235. Fireball Jones bowled the week’s high game 229 and tied for high series with George Bailey.
Pittsburgh manager Danny Murtaugh said there is no active trade activity as of now and he could not rule out moves later. Baltimore reportedly discussed Bob Skinner or Roberto Clemente, while interest in pitcher Milt Pappas circulated. A Pirates official noted that defending a pennant makes big deals unlikely.
Colorado Associated Press report surveys early college basketball struggles. Noting Utah Purdue Kentucky NYU Wake Forest Villanova Ohio State Bradley Indiana Kansas State Kansas State Auburn West Virginia Wake Forest Utah State Stanford Buffalo Texas Duke St Bonaventure Dayton Arkansas Oklahoma California UCLA North Carolina State Kent State among many top programs opening with setbacks or solid showings.
West Virginia State aims to extend its 3 game win streak with an 80-76 victory over Central State last Saturday as it travels to Wilberforce Ohio for a league clash. Other schedule notes include Marshall at Eastern Kentucky and Tech at Concord with a week full of conference games ahead.
Los Angeles AP Gene Fulmer eyes Archie Moore’s light heavyweight title after a draw with Sugar Ray Robinson. Negotiations with Moore proceed as matchmaker Parnassus plans an April outdoor bout at Memorial Coliseum. Gate split and TV rights noted. Robinson considers retirement after the tough, close fight.
Senate Antitrust and Monopoly subcommittee opens hearings on mob influence in boxing despite a key witness hospitalized for low mood. Witnesses include Sonny Liston manager Joseph Barone, promoter Truman Gibson Jr., and Hy Lie Wallman. The eight day session follows Jake LaMotta testimony about a fixed 1947 Madison Square Garden bout.
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