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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1965

Page

8

Wesley-Bishop Vows Read In Wyco Church

A Wyco church wedding united Miss Faye Bishop and Ern est Wesley in a 2 PM ceremony led by Rev. Eric K. McKinney. Attendants included Iss Drema Widener and Sammy Glen Widener, with a reception at the Bishop home. The couple resides in Wyco after schooling and work in the area.

Wesley Wyco RNS Faye Bishop Ernest Wesley Fred Wesley Ravencliff Frank Bishop Eric K. McKinney Jane Milam Carri Iss Drema Widener Jeannie Bishop Nancy Phipps Patricia Bishop Linda McKinney Sammy Glen Widener Wyce Bishop Home Jeannie Jones Mullens High School Glen Rogers High School State Road Commission

McGraws family to join husband abroad in the Philippines

Mrs Harry Tolliver and daughters Pam Kimberly and Debra plan to join their husband and father Horace Moraw who has been serving in the Philippines since spring. They reported to Travis Air Force Base California and departed Tuesday for Clark Air Force Base after a stay with Moraws parents since April in Glen Rogers.

Johnny More

Christian Youth Fellowship Plans Christmas Gift Exchange

CVF of Mount Hope Christian Church met at Mount Hope By-Pass home of sponsor Mrs Page Humphrey. Steve Lowe led devotional What I Really Means was the program by Janille Booth. Names were drawn for a Christmas gift exchange to be held on Christmas Eve after caroling. Parts for a play Under The Star were distributed. Attendees included Rev James D Lowe Jr Alexis Szuch Jim Humphrey Merry Szuch Jane Lee Cooper Deloris Batten and Butch Grabowski.

Mount Hope RNS Christian Youth Fellowship James D. Lowe Jr Alexis Szuch Jim Humphrey Merry Szuch Jane Lee Cooper Deloris Batten Butch Grabowski

Deaf Man Perfects Midget Transistor Hearing Aid

A hard of hearing inventor has perfected a tiny transistor hearing aid that makes whispers clear. The device is demonstrated by a man who has worn hearing loss for over a decade. Interested readers are urged to write HEARING, 711 Worley Road, Beckley, West Virginia, for free information.

Worley Road Beckley W. Va Adv

Guest Gives Program on Table Decorations

Clemente Schulte Beckley florist spoke at Mount Hope Federated League about Christmas table decorations. He demonstrated use of native evergreens and adornments for formal and informal arrangements, including a styrofoam cone tree. Reports on Thanksgiving project for Fayette County nursing homes and a Christmas gift drive were given, with refreshments served to 40 members.

Mount Hope RNS Clemente Schulte Beckley Florist Mount Ho Federated League Lions Clubhouse Chestnut Circle W. L. Burruss Jr Schulte C. E. Jones Fayette County Violet McCutcheon J. C. Gwinn Frank Graff Albert Booth George Arthur Anna Cope Jennie Cope Carter

Ronnie Hurd Undergoes Major Surgery at Cabell Huntington

Ron nie Hurd of Oak Hill grandson of Mr and Mrs Amos Hurd of Park Heights Addition underwent major surgery Friday at Cabell Huntington Hospital Huntington. A separate note states about one third of the 290 million copies of newspapers printed worldwide are in English.

Mount Hope Ronnie Hurd Oak Hill Amos Hurd Park Heights Cabell-Huntington Hospital Huntington

4-H Club To All Needy Family 4-H Club

The senior John McGraw Willing Workers 4-H Club plans a Christmas basket of food and a toy gift for a needy family. Miss Vaught presided at the meeting as John Perry was absent. Half the members will buy toys and half food. A toy collection and repair project may begin next year in late October for Christmas giving to area children. Local members Sue La Verne Clay and Mike McGraw won top awards at county achievement night.

Jack Brown Miss Vaught Itmann Sue LaVerne Clay Soulsville Mike McGraw McGraws I Dare You Concord College Athens

County Court Agrees To Divide Voting Precinct

County court agrees to divide the Kopperston voting precinct to accommodate 48 new Wyoming County staffers after year start. Delegations from welfare and Charleston office push for more courthouse space. funds for third floor annex renovation not available now. Court will consider proposals and future action.

D. R. Young Robert Brown Architects Huntington Effie Belva Fortner Tracy Glen Fortner Lonnie L. Roach B. Blaine England J. Paul England Bessie E. McGraw

Fayetteville airport sites studied by county committee

Fayette County Airport Advisory Committee led by Dr. Henry Aguilar will meet at 7 30 p m Friday at the Fayetteville Courthouse to list preliminary site selections for the proposed Fayette County airport. Members include Dr Aguilar and others from Montgomery Oak Hill Danese Fayetteville and Mount Hope.

Fayetteville Fayette County Henry Aguilar Montgomery Aguilar Robert M. Durbin John R. Ware Frank Falbo Smithers Massey Victor John Finley Danese Joe N. Jarrett C. F. Miller Jr Frank K. Thomas Oak Hill Charles L. Garvin Jr Walter Summers Mount Hope J. Zane Summerfield James E. Lively Everett Parrish Charleston State Aeronautics Commission Federal Aviation Agency FAA

Trash Disposal Rates Are Hiked in Pineville

Pineville Mayor Vaughan Stewart’s office announces Ashley Allen raises take effect November 1 for trash transport in Pineville. Public Service Commission in Charleston approves monthly $2 per residence and $5 to $70 for commercial customers, based on volume, but notes pickup irregularities and inadequate equipment and urges immediate service improvements and replacement or modification soon.

Pineville ANS Vaughan Stewart Ashley Allen Public Service Commission Charleston

Rotarians Mark Ladies Night at Oceana Club

Oceana Rotary Club observed Ladies Night at Monday's dinner meeting. Leon i Childress arranged entertainment. a Columbia Gas System film on the New York World's Fair was shown. Judy Sharon and Merl Walls, children of Guy and Mrs Walls of Cyclone, performed. A Christmas baskets plan was discussed with a committee to handle filling and delivery. Attendees included numerous couples and guests led by Leon Childress and Rev Clyde Bussard.

Oceana RNL Oceana Rotary Club Leoni Childress Columbia Gas System Judy Sharon Merl Walls Guy Walls Cyclone Leon Childress Jimmy Lester Clyde Bussard Tom Smith Anthony Hurley Jr Immy Lester Carson Stewart Gerald Short O. C. Hamilton Luther Shockley Carl Hammond Judy Walls Sharon Walls

Glen Rogers MYF Wins Attendance Banner at Meeting

The Glen Rogers youth fellowship received the attendance banner from the Wesleyan Subdistrict of the Beckley District of Methodist Churches after the Mullens MYF hosted a Monday night gathering. Greg Daniels and Mike Meador led in the president and VP absences, with Kathryn Grace Cottrill presiding.

Glen Rogers ANS Glen Rogers Community Wesleyan Beckley Methodist Mullens MYF Chucky Hall Tommy Simerley Hope Belcher Melinda Simersey Alvin Cook Patricia Hall Anthony Bailey Sandra Hall Tommy Blake Tommy Shumate Connie Bailey Ann Cook Miss Cottrill C. C. Cottrill

Maben Society Elects Officers

Mrs Willis McCoy will again head the Ladies Aid Society of the Maben Methodist Church. Officers to assume January duties include Mrs Wamon McKinney vice president Mrs Alva Tilley secretary Mrs Davie Church treasurer and Mrs Jack Levert publicity chairman. A Christmas program and gift exchange followed with poems readings and scripture.

MABEN RNS Willis McCoy Ladies Aid Society Maben Methodist Church Ronnie Basham Wamon McKinney Alva Tilley Davie Church Jack Levert Deer and Flower Glen Sizemore Church Improvement Fund McCoy Herman McKinney

Bradley PTA Hears Committee Report

Bradley Elementary PTA meeting chaired by J E Blackburn heard a homework committee report urging parental teacher consultation. Spaghetti dinner plans were set for Saturday 4 pm to 8 pm. tickets via PTA members or at the door. Bradley Elementary won model school title for the third year. trophies for cheerleaders and basketball players were awarded. Appalachian Bible Institute Octet gave Christmas music under Lucky Shepherd. about 30 attendees.

PTA Willis Stover Bradley Elementary School Model School Blackburn Lucky Shepherd Appalachian Bible Institute Shepherd Ramona Anderson Lou Ann Casteel Judy Anderson Diana Turner Kirt Dibble Harry Wing Dudley Morgan John Edgell Mr. Sheperd

Ex Mount Hope Man Receives Doctorate

Eu gene E Yon son of Mrs Gildo Yon 17 Mosley Ave received his doctor s degree in electrical engineering from Case Institute of Technology Cleveland Ohio in November Yon graduated from Mount Hope High School in 1954 He worked at University of Cincinnati cafeteria and earned an MA in 1962 at Case He is married to Rose Mary Rovito of Cincinnati and has returned to Cincinnati where Yon has accepted a position with the Crosley Corp.

Mount Hope RNS Eugene E. Yon Gildo Yon Mosley Ave Case Institute of Technology Cleveland Ohio Yon Mount Hope High School Battista Richmond University of Cincinnati

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