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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1962

Page

6

1963 Officers Selected By Development Council

Fayetteville leaders picked 1963 officers for the Development Council at a Thursday meeting in the Memorial Building. C R Hill Jr was named president with Roy Cruikshank as vice president J H Allen secretary treasurer and directors Louis Rahall Charles Payne and Mrs Edith Dillion. Payne presided as outgoing president. The group reported 5000 brochures sent to the State Department of Commerce. They discussed Plastic Assembled Products Inc Baltimore Md possibly locating part of its plant in Fayetteville and a local canning factory. Ramsey Industrial Corp owner Fred Ramsey plans a visit to examine fibre glass lining for loading shares. Cruikshank said farmers market activity continues. Rahall moved to sponsor free Christmas movies December 20 21 with Lions Club. Allen reported the town to seek a 75 percent federal grant from the Accelerated Works Program for sidewalks and streets. filing info to be prepared soon. Others present were Tommy Platt John Whitt Jr C G Janutolo.

Memorial Building Roy Cruikshank J. H. Allen Louis Rahail Charles Payne Edith Dillion Payne Plastic Assembled Products, Inc Baltimore Fayetteville Cruikshank Charles Jordan C & P Telphone Co Rahall Lions Club Caldwell W. Robert Abbott Allen Accelerated Tommy Platt John Whitt Jr C. G. Janutolo Princeton UPI Mercer County Criminal Court Bluefield Roby Brown Howard M. Jarrett Brown Ted Land Eugene Kirk Charles Cregger Land and Kirk Robert Holroyd E. C. Guthrie Holroyd W. W. Ross Ross Guthrie

Science Club Hears 4-H Agent Roscoe Plumley at Glen Rogers

Roscoe Plumley county agricultural agent and director of the 4-H program spoke to the Glen Rogers High School Science Club on grafting and budding. He urged students to stay abreast of science as a constant search for truth, using blackboard sketches and demonstrations to show propagation steps. Elizabeth Meadows introduced him as club president.

Glen Rogers RNS Glen Rogers High School Roscoe Plumley Plumley

Dairy foods supply a sixth of national food energy

A report notes that dairy products provide one sixth of the United States food energy and meet 75 percent of the population's calcium needs, highlighting dairy’s important role in nutrition.

Stream Pollution Problems To Be Aired At Pineville Seminar

A Pineville seminar on stream pollution will be held at 10 am December 20 at the Pineville Courthouse with representatives from the Department of Natural Resources Department of Mines State Water Commission the Attorney Generals staff and the Legislative Committee on Stream Pollution. The morning sessions will cover problems seen by state departments and industry with the afternoon focusing on solutions. J Paul England chairs the legislative committee noting this joint meeting between operators and the state is a first.

Pineville RNS Department of Natural Resources Department of Mines State Water Commission J. Paul England Legislative Committee

Sorority Attends Buffet Supper in Pineville

Gamma Xi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a Monday buffet supper with 15 members in Pineville hosted by Mrs. W. W. Bolt. President Eugene Graham announced the annual Christmas dance set for Saturday at Mullens Legion Hall.

Pineville BNS W. W. Bolt Gamma Xi Beta Sigma Phi Eugene Graham the Legion Hall Mullens Dukes of Rhythm

Whitesville Fire Department to Sponsor Shooting Match

The Whitesville Fire Department will sponsor a shooting match Saturday at a vacant lot near the Catholic Church. Proceeds go to the fire department for a new ambulance expected delivery in about a week. Robert Stine, secretary, invites all to attend.

Whitesville RNS

Mullens approves second reading of planning commission ordinance

Mullens city commissioners approved the second reading to establish a seven member City Planning Commission with appointments possible at the next meeting in two weeks. Citizens led by Kenneth Kirk cited coal dust from nearby mines and a pollution meeting was urged for December 20 in Pineville.

Mullens RNS Kenneth Kirk Pete Andrews Pineville Frantz Avenue

Candies Touted To Help Smoking Habit Seekers End Angers Dental Health

London report says Dr John Alester in the British Dental Journal warns that many people who chew candy to quit smoking risk tooth decay. He notes candy can contain acids and sugar that erode enamel and promote cavities, urging moderation.

London UPI John Alester British Dental Journal

Farmer Uses Fall Soil Tests to Plan Next Year Fertilizer

A farmer with soil test results in fall can use winter months to plan the fertilizer program for the upcoming year.

Betty Blanchard Weds J Holovie at Kilsyth Home

Betty Jane Blanchard and John Holovie of Callaway Heights wed in a double ring ceremony at the bride’s Kilsyth home. Rev R H Dean officiated. The couple plans to live in Pulaski Virginia after a Virginia trip. Betty is Mount Hope High School graduate. John is a West Virginia Tech attendee and Life of Virginia Insurance Co. employee.

Kilsyth Betty Jane Blanchard John Holovie Callaway Heights Blanchard E. M. Blanchard J.J. Holovie R. H. Dean Bradley Free Will Baptist Church Bill Vandall Beckley Bill Vandal Ding John Wees Ruby Wees Virginia Holovie Mount Hope High School Mount Hope Insurance Agnecy Mount Hope Woodrow Wilson High School Air Force England West Virginia Institute of Technology Montgomery Life of Virginia Insurance Co Radford Pulaski

Agriculture Dominates Private Jobs Share Says USDA

Four out of every ten private sector jobs are tied to agriculture, according to the U S Department of Agriculture. The finding highlights agriculture as a major employer across the economy.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Senior Citizens To Be Remembered By Club

Fayetteville Woman's Club forms a senior citizens committee at its Monday meeting. Members include Mrs. E R Crouse Mrs. Ralph Kemper Mrs. George Hatfield and Mrs R G Thomas. Names of elderly persons to be remembered will be collected. Christmas party featured music by Fayetteville Elementary School glee club and readings.

Fayetteville RNS Woman’s Club E. R. Crouse Ralph Kemper George Hatfield R. G. Thomas Fayette County Memorial Building Gladys Bary James W. Ayres McDonald R. Glenn Thomas Miss Eary Montgomery Woman's Club Montgomery American Cancer Society Memorial Building John Scott Federated Clubs Ramon Adkins Marilyn Beth Caldwell Fayette County Hatfield Charles T. Shackelford Holly Kessler Frazier E. Crouse Eugene Spangler Lofton Tudor Eary Ethel Radord Thomas

Legion to buy pigs for Fayette County 4-H program

Fayetteville American Legion Post will fund purchase of pigs for 4-H members in Fayette County. Pigs will be repaid when sold. loans carry no interest and club members handle administration. Also discussed were a film project and facility grants for the town park with priority for parks and recreation.

Revival Under Way At Church Of Jesus Christ Sun

The Rev Wade French directs a nightly revival at 7 oclock at the Church of Jesus Christ in Sun with Rev Lawrence Gibson as pastor All singers are invited to attend and bring instruments The public is also welcome to attend the services

SUN RNS Wade French Artie Church of Jesus Christ In Lawrence Gibson

Bazaar Slated in Pineville by Woman's Society

The annual Christmas bazaar sponsored by the Woman's Society of Christian Service will be held Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at the First Methodist Church Pineville. Coffee and cookies will be served. Tickets are not required.

Pineville RNS Woman's Society of Christian Service Fellowship Hall First Methodist Church

Kilsyth Auxiliary Discusses Music Program and Elections

Kilsyth Free Will Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary met in the church hall to hear a program titled Music A Universal Language. Miss Helen Bennett introduced the topic and officers were elected with Hattie Bennett reelected president and various others named while a love gift of 11.25 was given for an honorary member.

Kilsyth ANL Kilsyth Free Will Baptist Church Helen Bennett Lestalay Opal Wall Helen Greer Barbara James Norma Combs W. C. Combs Hattie Bennett Ollie Kiddy Kathleen Lafferty Clay Miss Bennett Donna Greer Vickie Clay Raymond Rakes Mrs. Bennett Ed Blanchard Mary Cain Wanda Collins Crumb Greer James Mary Perry Hazel Puckett Tate Wall Laffetty Bennett Malinda Rakes Kansas Nicosia Combs

Woman Fined $20 in Mullens Traffic Violations

Clara Clay of Mullens was fined 20 dollars after appearing before the city clerk for traffic violations. She was assessed 10 dollars for permitting an unlicensed person to drive and 10 dollars for having four persons riding in the front seat of the car.

Mullens RNS Clara Clay

Weekend Visit Of Miss Ellen Gibson At Mrs Orren’s

Miss Ellen Louise Gibson daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gibson was a weekend visitor in the home of Mrs Eva Orren of Stanaford.

SUN Ellen Louise Gibson Lawrence Gibson Eva Orren Stanaford

December 1869 Knights of Labor Founded in Philadelphia

A reader note recalls the founding of the Noble Order of the Knights of Labor in Philadelphia on December 8, 1869, noting it as the first organization to admit workers beyond crafts. The column mixes social predictions with light asides and a remark on future publicity stunts. It also mentions rose hips' vitamin content as a casual aside.

Aries to Pisces Zodiac Daily Guidance 1962 Field Enterprises

Daily horoscope for Aries through Pisces printed in 1962 by Field Enterprises. Brief summaries advise on social plans, finances, temper, and personal conduct with each sign, urging restraint, enjoyment with loved ones, and prudent budgeting.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Development Council C. R. Hill Jr Walter Caldwell State Department of Commerce Fred Ramsey Ramsey Industrial Corp Madison Kanawha Industrial Corp Cc. R. Hill JR Ladie Peignoir W. Main ST Ares Valley Drive Krogers EPPY S & H Green S&h Green Mve S&h S&h Greer Coupon Odd BY the Alka Seltzer General Electric Science Club Club Elizabeth Meadows McGraws Willing Workers Damon Clay Jackie Lou Clay Frankie Acord Sue LaVerne Clay Leonard McMillian Mike McGraw Francine Brooks Rose Marie Shumate Willing Workers Club Bobbie Sizemore Sandra Clay Linda Clay Charlie Lilly Con Sorority Richard L. Huffman James Franklin John H. Martin Bolt James C. Lyons Sam Lambert Lambert Graham Alfred Broom William Owens Bobby Doss Caryl Trent Council Woman's Civic Club Howard Avenue West Mullens Crossing West Mullens Barry Goldwater Adela Rogers St. Johns Connie Francis Family Weekly Beentey Post-Herrurp Valeigh Y Neaister Betty Blanchard J. Holovie Legion Pias RNL American Legion LaFayette Club 49, Inc John Cutlip 4- H Boys State Jacksons Mill The Weirton Steel Co West Virginia the Post Keith Hunt the Legion Joel Conner the Noble Order of the Knights Aries Taurus Gemini Leo Capricorn Aquarius Field Enterprises Tne
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