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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1964
Page
7
A humorous column explores Christmas gift dilemmas. It notes changes in stores from traditional items like imported lauterne and fruit cake to novelty goods such as a wall viewing device and a lettuce lined shadow box. The narrator consults a psychiatrist and jokes about gift motives and responses.
Earle C. Smith a Mount Hope High School civics and psychology teacher addressed the Sunday breakfast meeting of the Catholic Youth Organization at St Anthony Church Kilsyth. He holds degrees from Lincoln University and the University of Pennsylvania and did doctoral work at Penn. Attending officers and many local residents were listed, with Rev. Leo Werner serving as pastor.
A commissioning service for Rev. and Mrs. James Kemper Combs was held at Kilsyth Freewill Baptist Church as they prepare to serve in Brazil. The couple, former MacArthur resident and Kansas City native, will sail December 28 for a year of study in Campinas. They are graduates of Freewill Baptist Bible College in Nashville and spoke about their duties in Brazil.
In Princeton UPI report a hung jury forced Mercer County Intermediate Court Judge Howard Jarrett to declare a mistrial in the armed robbery trial of Mrs. Pearlie Blankenship Bell. The case involves a May Bluefield trunk theft and associated assault wounds to Mrs. Bell's son and another man.
Ravencliff news notes hospital admission Thurman Wood after work mine accident at Ming General Hospital Mullens. Visiting relatives from Arlington Virginia include Mr and Mrs Charles Dickens and daughter Tammy, who returned to Virginia. Local families Boschell Price and Pizzino also visited. Evangelists Rev and Mrs Dean Bailey completed two weeks of services and stayed with McGraws and Stewarts before heading to Bozo.
The Senate Rules Committee resumes hearings in the Bobby Baker case with witnesses including Wayne Bromley a coal lobbyist and former Senate employee. A closed session may follow to review new evidence as Democrats seek to conclude swiftly while Republicans push to extend into January.
Rock Creek hobbyists plan to display crafts at the Arts and Crafts Show hosted by Raleigh County Women’s Clubs in Beckley Hotel ballroom. Exhibits include coal jewelry from Whitesville, crocheted bed coverings, smocked pillows, quilt tops, and hats by residents of Whitesville Dry Creek and Rock Creek, with sellers named.
Mount Hope ministers announced a community Watchnight Service for December 31 at 10 p m at Mount Hope Baptist Temple. A preaching mission in Mount Hope churches is planned for January 24 31 with details shared at a Glass in Beckley dinner meeting attended by Rev Ralph Thompson Rev Ray Hanson Jr Rev Bill Withers Rev Dave Forkey Rev Melvin Dolin and Rev Braxton Broady.
The Fayetteville Cadette Girl Scout Troop held an investiture at the Fayette County Memorial Building. Candles lit for the promise and laws marked the event. Pins were awarded to Linda Lowe Renee Workman Judy Young Sharon Canterbury and Beverly Lafferty. Former Junior Scouts received stars and badges as Walter Magic carpet Ma Phillips Christi Tyrgrett and Mary Thomas earned magic carpet hospitality and cook. The ceremony closed with Growing Up Tree, led by Mrs Hobart Thomas who provided refreshments.
Exhibiting items include James Roy Webb from Pineknob with a dulcimer and case, Miss Margaret Miller of Rock Creek with a knitted ensemble coat stole and hat, Donnie Jarrell Eunice with bows and arrows, Mrs Joe Jarrell Rock Creek WV centennial quilt and crocheted rugs and afghan by Mrs Charles E Jarrell, Rock Creek. Mrs Herbert Hoover Rock Creek presents two quilts and one quilt top, and Mrs Joe Bufferine Naoma with appliqued quilts for baby.
Mrs. Roose formerly Sharon Dillon is a Glen Rogers High School and West Virginia University alumna who majored in foreign languages. The pair will visit England, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and Holland before returning to the United States in February.
Ex wife of Marlon Brando Anna Kashfi was arrested in West Los Angeles after a disturbance at the Bel Air Sands Hotel. She faced battery charges against police, posted $276 bail, and planned a December 10 court appearance. Police said she ran through the hotel screaming and struck several people.
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