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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1962
Page
3
The Pineville High School junior class honored top subscription sellers Roy Lee Breeden Linda Chambers David Looney Randy Holton Ned Crews and Lloyd Swetnam for the annual drive in which 1217.98 was raised against a 1000 goal.
Sgt and Mrs James W Alderman announce the birth of a boy at Lackland Air Force Base hospital San Antonio Texas. The baby weighs seven pounds eight ounces and is unnamed. Maternal grandparents are Dr and Mrs John Coggins Spokane Washington and Mr and Mrs William W Alderman Glen Rogers are paternal grandparents. The couple has four other children Karen John Mike and Bob.
The double entry bookkeeping list was developed by Venetians in the 1400s, laying the foundation for modern accountancy. The system is credited to their early commercial practices and has shaped financial record keeping for centuries.
Glen Fork hosts Cubbing Night in the school auditorium to honor Cub Scouts advancing to full Cub status and to recognize mothers and leaders for their efforts. Elmer Lay presided, awards were presented by parents, and Den 2 added round up badges while Den 1 named a new Den leader.
Miss Rebecca Jane Phillips of Soulsville N C marries William Randolph Brock of Greensboro in a Friday ceremony at the Main home Greenville North Carolina pastor Rev E L Smithwick presiding The bride wore a white wool sheath with red rose bud flowers Roberta Main attended Gloria Ward and Tom Davis served as witnesses A reception followed at the Main residence The couple will reside in Farmville where Brock runs a sewing center Both families are cited with local ties and education background
Three perfect attendance awards were given at the Farm Woman's Club gathering at Mrs. Sterley C. Flanagan's Maplewood home. Winners were Mrs. John Coughlin Mrs. Vic Gilkeson and Mrs. Flanagan. The club plans fruit baskets for shut ins and will donate a money gift to Rev. L M Legg.
Pineville officers investigated three incidents occurring between Friday night and Sunday morning. A First Methodist Church office cabinet was damaged during a suspected money search with no losses reported. The Pine Theater front door was damaged, likely by someone locked in after a late show. A typewriter and case valued at 120 dollars were stolen from Sam Minniaci’s office. no arrests have been made pending further investigation.
In Fayetteville, the junior division of the Fayetteville High School French Club defeated the seniors in a France themed contest between Le Cercle Francais groups Les Petits and Les Grands. The event featured phony money penalties, language games, a flag ceremony, and a display of the club crest and charter members led by sponsor Mrs. Louise Smith.
Twelve Toneda Baptist Youth Fellowship members and three sponsors attended the Rockcastle Baptist Youth Fellowship Rally at Rockview Church. A play And There Was Light was performed, carols sung, and a Beirut Tour fund drive discussed. Attending from Oceana Church were Melba Hurley Kathy Cook Susan Gilliland Wanda Hamilton and others.
Western Oregon holly packing sheds employ hundreds of women in mid November to prepare red berried English holly for shipment across the United States. Oregon annually produces about 1,500 acres, shipping roughly 1,200,000 pounds of holly by Christmas, with price pressures from higher labor and boxing costs.
Juniors in Ravencliff participate in the Christmas program at Pine Grove Baptist Church. Front row includes Pete Shumate Charles Lilly Gene Lafferty Stewart and Sherri Esler with others John Douglas Perry Linda Lafferty Larry Jerry Domi Ginette Vaught Patty Betty Ellis and Ronnie Lafferty in the cast. The play The Star Still Shines is directed by Mrs Melvin Richardson and Mrs Oscar Canterbury.
Mt Hope Baptist Temple Woman's Mission Society installs officers at a Christmas covered-dish dinner led by Mrs. Margaret McClung with J. C. Gwinn as president and Lill y as first VP. New circle chairmen named. arrangements planned for baptistry draperies. January assigns set.
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