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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1962

Page

7

Bardot saga turns as star faces changing tides

Brigitte Bardot, 28, contends with loneliness amid fame as rumors swirl about retirement, motherhood, and a film career. She remains linked to ex-husband Roger Vadim and current love Sam Frey while defending her freedom to love and work. Vadim doubts a future Bardot, noting she may be the last of mythical film icons.

Rosette Hargrove Paris NEA Brigitte Bardot Bardot Roger Vadim No. 2 Jacques Charrier Sam Frey Frey Vadim Brigitte

Mullens Firemen Answer Two Calls

Mullens Fire Department answered two calls Saturday to area homes. A New Richmond home at Lawrence Slavey suffered a fire starting around the fire, with $30 to $40 damage and extinguished before responders arrived. A second incident on Moran Ave. involved wrappings around a thawing pipe catching fire with no reported damage.

Mullens ANS New Richmond Lawrence Slavey Perry Cook Moran Ave

Yale Events Scheduled At Kingston School

Kingston students will perform a Christmas program at 10:05 a.m. with songs and musical comedies. Principal John Mara announces a lunch for students at 11 a.m. featuring turkey and fixings, followed by Santa visits before Christmas break. Faculty and staff will have a separate Christmas lunch after dismissals.

Kingston KNS John Mara Glee Smith Nellie Darlington Valerie Roache Mary Armstrong Frances Kincaid Shirley McKown Bernice Davis Janet Holstein Elaine Swafford Santa Claus Santa

Mrs Charlie Ellis Honored With Shower

Mrs Charlie Ellis, whose home burned recently, was honored with a miscellaneous shower Friday night hosted by Mrs Paul Kade Beechwood. The guest list included numerous local women such as Mrs Russel Hoge, Mrs Fred Lambert, Mrs John Caldwell, and Linda Ellis among others.

Donna Collinsworth Willie Perkins Ruth Roop Jan Huffman

Missionary Society Honors Pastor's Wife at Glen Fork

Mrs. C. H. Perry of Ravencliff was honored by Glen Fork Independent Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Society for her birthday during a Friday night meeting. The event included a Pollyanna gift exchange, a Bible quiz, and plans to aid the elderly with fruit baskets and gifts. The program, held in the church sanctuary, emphasized putting Christ back into Christmas and featured remarks on the season’s meaning and charity. Hostesses for January are Mrs. Harold Acord and Mrs. Biast Pizzino.

Glen Fork RNS C. H. Perry Ravencliff Society L. C. Shrewsbury Christ America Shrewsbury Perry Everette Blevins Ray Sanders Lawrence Sanders Dewayne Shumate Brown Harold Acord Biast Pizzino

Candlelight Service Marks Pineville Christmas Program

WSCS presents annual candlelight service at First Methodist Church Pineville with reader roles by Mrs. Cheno weth Jr. and others. Choir participation noted plus dues drive for Child Care Center auxiliary. Hosts served refreshments to 25 members and three guests. Gift packages collected for area families. Next meeting Jan 10.

Pineville ANS Fellowship Hall First Methodist Church W. C. Bailey Jr Clarence Long William Lewis Angels R. J. Chenoweth Jr Mary O. E. Wilks Gabriel Ernest Hays Paul A. Viers Catherine Crews Bailey Wilks Long Lewis Twila Wilkinson Zed Ball Oscar Butcher A. J. Shannon Beckley Viers D. Crawford Lynn Zella Drews John Shoemaker Oran McKinney Kathy Martin Mimi Lewis Sally Metz

Factory Founder Sir Richard Arkwright

Sir Richard Arkwright, an English manufacturer who built the first cotton mills, is credited with founding the factory system.

Sir Richard Arkwright

Doctor warns weight rises in winter and summer

A physician notes people tend to weigh more in winter than summer and cautions about catching heavy colds during the season.

Dropout Program Explained To PTA

Mercer County Dropout Program director James B Deck spoke at Marsh Fork High School PTA about the completed project. Deck, with 34 years in WV education, noted West Virginia pioneered the study and likened the start to grope in the dark. The program titled Bold New Venture showed 117 boys contacted and 114 certificates awarded with Mercer County Board backing. FE Hartzog attended as guest, introduced by Paul Carter.

Mercer County Board of Education Deck FE. R. Hartzog Raleigh

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