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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1961

Page

3

Terry-Dent Vows Read In Mullens

The First Methodist Church in Mullens hosted the double ring wedding of Patsy Terry and Jack Dent. The ceremony followed by a church reception featured music by Mrs. Lucille Winzenth, with Miss Karen Wyatt singing Cause and O Promise Me. Patsy wore white silk organza over taffeta with a tiara veil. Linda Terry served as maid of honor. Frank Dent was best man. Buddy Sizemore as usher. The couple, both graduates, plan to reside in Mullens after Dent’s Fort Jackson assignment.

Lucille Winzenrith Karen Wyatt Linda Terry Frank Dent Buddy Sizemore Friendship Hall W. D. Akers M. M. Shumate

Gift Exchange Set By WSCS At Pineville Church

Plans were made by the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Wyoming Community Church for the annual Christmas program to be held at 7 p.m. on December 21. During the meeting led by president Mrs. E R Martin the group agreed to exchange gifts within the society not to exceed $1. Mrs. Tony Lamp reported on the Week of Prayer and Self-Denial as the devotion included singing Joy to the World and prayer by Mrs. Robert Campbell.

Pineville RNS Women’s Society of Christian Service Wyoming Community Church E. R. Martin Tony Lamp Robert Campbell

Dutch Luncheon Held By Church Women

Mount Hope residents recall a Miriam Circle meeting at Mount Hope Baptist Temple with a Dutch luncheon at Mountainair Hotel. The group urged attendance at today’s Congregation Dinner and next Tuesday’s General Mission Society meeting.

Mount Hope RNL Miriam Circle

Mt Hope Socials Include Distant Relatives Visit

In Mt Hope a visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Alex Szuch included sister Mrs John Garen of Denver and brother Floyd Merritt of Detroit. Dinner guests were Mrs Garen Floyd Merritt the Meritt parents and several sisters and nieces from Oak Hill Farmington and Detroit. Robert Jeter is confined at home a week due to a virus. Mrs Sam Dorado and companions were business visitors in Charleston Tuesday.

Mount Hope Alex Szuch John Garen Denver Colo Floyd Merritt Detroit Mich Szuch Garen Robert P. Meritt Frank Thomas Susie Jenny Martha Oak Hill Barbara Merritt Farmington Issac Ash Robert Jeter Sam Dorado Helen O'Neal Mamie Parker Charleston

Homeroom Mothers To Fete Students

Bradley Elementary School mothers met with Mrs. Lacy Hart to plan a Christmas party on December 20 for students. Gifts will be exchanged. Helpers include Mrs. Dorothy Stover Mrs. Fred Blackburn Mrs. Mary K Gillespie Miss Martha Godby James Walker Mrs. Irene Kes singer Mrs. Mary Bryson Mrs. Grady Angle and Miss Beverly McClung.

Bradley RNS Lacy Hart Dorothy Stover Fred Blackburn Mary K. Gillespie Martha Godby James Walker Irene Kessinger Mary Bryson Grady Angle Beverly McClung

Report To Mullens Board For Armed Forces Examinations

Twenty four registrants of Local Board No. 21 Mullens are ordered to report for armed forces physical examination on December 19. Names include Teddy Frank Shumate Keyrock Alton Wilson Paynter Hampton Virginia formerly of Oceana Benny Douglas Sizemore Mullens William Ray Graham Alexandria Virginia formerly of Mullens John Greeley MacMillion Glen Fork Willie Edward Hodge Columbus Ohio formerly of Wyco Karl Steele Thompson Allen Junction Leonard Melvin Lusk Matoaka formerly of Herndon Auburn Neil Lusk Dunbar formerly of Fanrock Larrie Mason Lester Fanrock William Richard Jewell Jesse Johnnie Homer Lamb Oceana Charles Everett Sparks Sophia formerly of Itmann Ralph Lester Lynco Glenn Allen Glover Hanover Jesse Darrell Barrett Newport News Virginia formerly of Pineville Archie Lee Cook Painesville Ohio formerly of Baileysville Lloyd George McKinney Hatcher Richard Allen Cook Elizabeth New Jersey formerly of Stephenson Beryl Jackson Brinkley Oceana William Carl Cook Clear Fork Clinton Carter Glen Fork Paul David Rankin Washington District of Kopperston Garland Clifford Privett Pineville

Mullens RNS Armed Forces Teddy Frank Shumate Keyrock Alton Wilson Paynter Hampton Oceana Benny Douglas Sizemore William Ray Graham Alexandria John Greeley MacMillion Glen Fork Willie Edward Hodge Columbus Ohio Wy‘co Karl Steele Thompson Allen Junction Leonard Melvin Lusk Matoaka Herndon Auburn Neil Lusk Dunbar Fanrock Larrie Mason Lester William Richard Jewell Jesse Johnnie Homer Lamb Charles Everette Sparks Sophia Itmann Ralph Lester Lynco Glenn Allen Glover Hanover Jesse Darrell Barrett Newsport News Pineville Archie Lee Cook Painesville Baileysville Lloyd George McKinney Hatcher Richard Allen Cook Elizabeth N. J Stephenson Beryl Jackson Brinkley William Carl Cook Clear Fork Clinton Carter Paul David Rankin Washington, D. C Kopperston Garland Clifford Privett

GAA Members Sponsor Dinner

Mount Hope RNS report notes new Girl's Athletic Association members honored old members at a 6 p.m. dinner in the Mount Hope Methodist Church Social Hall. Sponsors are Mrs. Kathryn Neely and Mrs. Martha Amorine. Attendees include Paula Quesenberry Naomi Collier Sandy Jackson Jewell Clay Veda Toney Sandy Allamon Diana Hinkle Mary Miller Gwinn Brenda Treadway Carol Bennett Janis Spade Ruby Wees Alice Robinson Brenda Hines Eleanor Pishner plus Lin da Spade secretary Sharon Nottingham treasurer Barbara Carter president Betty Boyd Priscilla Brewer Rose Ann Fite Becky Humphrey Mary Hoke Judy Park JoAnn Vargo Sharon Walker.

Mount Hope RNS Girl’s Athletic Association Mount Hope Methodist Church Kathryn Neely Martha Amorine Paula Quesenberry Naomi Collier Sandy Jackson Jewell Clay Veda Toney Sandy Allamon Diana Hinkle Mary Miller Gwinn Brenda Treadway Carol Bennett

Bank Money Exhibit Extended View Dates Mullens Bank

The money exhibit at the People's Bank of Mullens will be open two additional days for public viewing. The display includes all US denominations from $1 to $10,000 and a coin collection back to 1722, now seen today and Tuesday after a late arrival. It was to run December 4 through 9 and was obtained from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Virginia.

Mullens BNS People’s Bank of United States Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Peoples Bank of

Maple Fork Briefs: Death in Alameda prompt family visit

Mrs Garret Williams and Buddy Chambers of Alameda California returned home after being called here for the death of their brother Charles Chambers. Mrs Josie Sweeney visits Mrs Bessie Angle at Sand Branch.

Maple Fork Garret Williams Buddy Chambers Alameda Calif Charles Chambers Josie Sweeney Bessie Angle Sand Branch

Money Display Attracts Viewers At Local Event

A Saturday display featuring coins dating back to 1722 drew visitors including the Rev. Ronald Adkins of Herndon Heights J. C. White of South Mullens and Mrs. Charles Edwards of Mullens. The article notes viewers did not act on the opportunity to view the unusual collection.

Ronald Adkins Herndon Heights J. C. White South Mullens Charles Edwards Mullens

40 Fayette Men To Report For Physicals

Fayette County Selective Service Local Board No 3 lists 40 men called for pre induction physicals on December 20. Names include Darwin Cressin Smith Ansted Sidney L Tinsley Montgomery Robert L Bibb Jr Ansted Leonard Mason Claypool Meadow Bridge William F Harris Oak Hill Alvin Coleman Greene Prince Sherman A Henderson Philadelphia formerly Powellton Kenneth D Webb Farmingdale formerly Maplewood William J Newhouse Batavia Ill formerly Kincaid Thomas Alfred Fitzpatrick Landisburg Michael D Hess Los Angeles Calif formerly Smith-

Fayetteville RNS Fayette County Selective Service Local Board No. 3 Darwin Cressin Smith Ansted Sidney Lawrence Tinsley Montgomery Robert Lee Bibb Jr Leonard Mason Claypool Meadow Bridge William Franklin Harris Oak Hill Alvin Coleman Greene Prince Sherman Alfonso Henderson Philadelphia Powellton Kenneth Darrell Webb Farmingdale N. Y Maplewood William Joseph Newhouse Batavia, Ill Kincaid Thomas Alfred Fitzpatrick Landisburg Michael David Hess Los Angeles Calif Smith

Real estate transfers filed by county clerk

Deeds On File record shows Vanney Construction Co transferring Beckley property to Archie and Virginia Viola Johnson for 5000 dollars and Shiels to Smiley for 8000 dollars. Lilly to Lilly for 1500 dollars in Lilly Land addition. Tully to Hedrick for 2000 dollars in Beckley Town District. List also names numerous individuals, many with former residences, tied to various transfers and origins.

Vanney Construction Co Archie Virginia Viola Johnson Beckley Thomas V Clara S. Shielsi Randolph M Virginia S. Smiley Sally F. Lilly Daniel Ryan Lilly Lilly Land Company Lawrence T. Tully Ethel M. Hedrick

Moose Women Set Party in Mullens

Plans for a Christmas party were completed at the Wednesday night meeting of the Women of the Moose in Mullens. The event will be Dec 20 at Moose Hall on Moran Avenue for members and guests with a pot luck dinner and Capsule sisters reveal. A talk on Christmas customs and origins was given, readings were read, carols sung, and a special offering was taken for a patient at the Wyoming General Hospital. A new member joined, and refreshments followed.

Hilda Turner Estelle Caudle Mildred Martin Wyoming General Hospital

Circle Has Reunion at Mount Hope Baptist Temple

A Minnie E. Garrett Circle reunion was held Thursday evening at Mrs. Andrew Oschlager’s home. Games and prizes went to Mrs. Lillian Davis and Mrs. A. L. Huffman. Also present were Mrs. Florence Duncan Mrs. John Jenkins Mrs. Charles Bergendahl Mrs. Effie Dower Mrs. Freda Salmon and Miss Jennifer Huffman.

Mount Hope RNS Minnie E. Garrett Mount Hope Baptist Temple Andrew Oschlager Lillian Davis A. L. Huffman Florence Duncan John Jenkins Charles Bergendahl Effie Dower Freda Salomon Jennifer Huffman

Auxiliary Plans Christmas Dinner at Price Hill Church

Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Price Hill Freewill Baptist Church met at the church with Mrs. Charlie Massey presiding. Plans were made for a Christmas dinner at 6 p.m. on December 15 at Mrs. Massey’s home for members and families, with the pastor and his wife invited. New officers elected include Bertie Massey president and Marie Cox vice president. Next meeting set for January 4.

Price Hill ANS Price Hill Freewill Baptists Church Charlie Massey Massey Dessie Cooper Floyd Cox Lacy Hurt Carl Cooper Clifford Cox

Hickmans Return From Ohio Visit. Local Patients Listed

Mr. and Mrs. William B. Hickman of Marietta Ohio returned home after visiting Daisy Hickman and Jack D. Martin in Crowley Worrell addition. Area residents admitted to hospitals include Lenza Cook, Glover, and Hugh Barber, Lillydale, at Stevens Clinic, Welch, and Dempster Hill, Glen Fork, at Wyoming General Mullens. Miss Jerry Walls returned to Pineville after treatment at Stevens Clinic Hospital for injuries from a November automobile accident near Pineville.

Pineville Rns William B. Hickman Marietta Ohio Daisy Hickman Jack D. Martin Crowley Worrell Addition Lenza Cook Glover Hugh Barber Lillydale Stevens Clinic Welch Dempster Hill Glen Fork Wyoming

Social visits span Norton and Beckley communities

Visiting over the weekend in the home of Mrs. Delia Lively and Hazel were Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Lively and daughter Lee Ellen of Norton Virginia. Mrs. Carl Murdock and Mrs. Kenneth Dangerfield and children Wesley and Susan were visiting her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Albert Snuffer in Beckley this week.

Pax Delia Lively Hazel Virgil Lively Lee Ellen Norton Carl Murdock Kenneth Dangerfield Wesley Susan Albert Snuffer Beckley

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