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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1965
Page
6
Sotheby's plans to offer the last Spitfire fighter plane ever built alongside a Kaiser Wilhelm II Mercedes Benz in an early next year sale after selling 46 ancient motorcars for $215,000. Chairman Peter Wilson cites growing interest in old cars and airplanes.
Peter Wilson leads Sotheby's shift toward American art riches as Parke-Bernet ties to New York markets. He recalls the Goldschmidt Cezanne bid and predicts transatlantic sales via closed circuit TV. Sotheby's expansion in the U S follows a 1964 Parke-Bernet stake, challenging monopoly claims amid rival auction houses.
Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Palmer of Black Eagle included Bobby DeHart and Mrs. DeHart with daughters Kathy Lynn and Sharon Kay of Cleveland Ohio, James Kanade Brenda Kay Jane Ellen of Pulaski Virginia, Jackson Snuffer and daughter Kim of Graydon Pennsylvania, Walter Burcham with Cleveland Ohio, Mrs Palmer’s parents Mr and Mrs J L Harris Beckley, and Palmer’s parents Mr and Mrs Richard Palmer Pulaski.
Mount Hope BNS reports Senior Girl Scout Troop No. 12 met at advisor Mrs. J. C. Gwinn home for a sur birthday party honoring Anderson Sherry Salisbury and Donna Jacobs. Games were played, gifts distributed by Sandy Anderson and Jan Caye Gwinn, refreshments served, Sounds of Roundup played, and slides of a Idaho groundup shown. Attendants included Sandy Anderson Lynda Appleton Suzanne Burr Jayne Garvin Mary Jean Dorsey Rebecca Gwinn Ellen Page Sherry Salisbury Michele Spessard Linda Hilton and Jan Caye Gwinn.
Mount Hope and surrounding areas report holiday visits and travels. S Sgt Larry Greer plans a year studying Arabic in Montara California, and many relatives from Kilsyth Mount Hope Charleston and Virginia hosted weekend guests and holiday gatherings. Several residents recover from illness or undergo medical care at Raleigh General and Cleveland Clinic, with others visiting family across Maryland Ohio and West Virginia.
Maple Fork residents report travel and family visits over the holiday weekend. Bob Darby and family returned to Woodbridge Virginia after visiting his mother and sister. Cecil Persinger’s death prompted a trip for Janice Persinger and children from Covington Virginia. Additional relatives visited or hosted in Maple Fork, with connections to Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Washington DC.
Rainbow for Girls assembly No. 14 met at Masonic Hall in Mount Hope. Sue Etta McManus reported on the Christmas party. Officers will be elected next meeting. Attendees included Mary Jean Dorsey and Jan Caye Gwinn with several others.
Reverend Ivan Young of Advent Christian Church visited in Spencer. Pvt. Gary Steele and Larry Steele spent holidays with parents in Corinne and Silver Springs. Monday guests of Lee Blackwell in Corinne included Joe Blackwell of Washington DC and Kitty Blackwell of Barboursville. James Lane and Linda Carol Fraley of Norfolk hosted Coney Perdue and Pvt. Cornell Perdue of Ft. Knox in Corinne. Diane Radford and Cheryl Thomas visited Ray Huffman in Corinne Monday night.
Mrs Helen Greer was feted at a surprise party at the home of her son in Mount Hope. Guests included Mrs John Wees, Miss Ruby Wees, Mrs Lena Rierson, Mrs Carl Clay, and many others. prizes went to Mrs Charles Puckett Miss Sharon Keeney and Mrs Pete Pino.
John Adams, moved by justice after the Boston massacre, acts as defense counsel for Capt. Preston and other British soldiers charged with manslaughter in a high profile trial.
The notice lists numerous inhabitants and visitors from Pineville and nearby towns who spent the weekend with relatives. It mentions Carl Sturm family in Mantua Ohio, Carl Parks guests Richard Evans and others, Bowyer family, Lin ton family, Younce family, and many students visiting parents in Huntington Charleston Ashland and Bluefield.
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