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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1961
Page
3
A column argues adults cannot shoulder all blame for a child’s misbehavior and trains enthusiasm. It contends responsibility for every mishap is neurotic, noting we cannot control a child’s passions or others opinions.
The Mount Hope Woman's Christian Temperance Union met Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Fellowship Room of the Mount Hope Methodist Church with Mrs C L Bennett president in charge The Rev George Porter pastor spoke on alcohol and its harms Walter Cheek discussed city ordinance Mrs Harry Dias Jr led a devotional titled Beginning the New Year and Living A Positive Christian Life Plans were made to visit Minden Nursing Home February 9 to bring supplies including soap wash cloths and plastic water glasses The next meeting is February 28 for the Frances Willard Tea at Mount Hope Baptist Temple with Mrs Dias Jr and Mrs Roberts in charge Others present included Mrs Maude Ayers Mrs Freda Salmon Mrs R L Milton Mrs Ocie Goin s Miss Linda Lou Allen Mrs Ruby Haynes R L Milton Mrs Mary Steagall Mrs Ambrose Bryan Mrs Maggie Hinchey Mrs Ethel Spade Mrs Ronald Perry Mrs Mintora Johnson and Mrs George Porter
In Fayette County Circuit Court Judge C L Garvin Jr. granted summary judgment for Kroger Co. The plaintiff Mrs. Gerda Carter may not recover damages and Kroger may seek court costs. Carter sought damages for a back injury after moving boxes to reach merchandise at a Gauley Bridge Kroger. she alleged an employee refused to move the boxes.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Calhoun of Gary Indiana honeymooning in West Virginia and visiting Mrs. James Allen of Long Branch with two children Debra and Denise. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fergurson of Petersburg Virginia over the weekend.
Pineville Grade School No 2 features a new kitchen and cafeteria with an electric potato peeler, large mixer, automatic dishwasher, four freezers, three electric ranges, a 50 cup coffee percolator, double and triple bowl sinks, and built in cabinets. The dining area shows murals, a television, and a water cooler. Ruth Blackburn teaches meals planning for about 310 students. Principal Murray Morgan invites parents and others to visit the cafeteria and school facilities.
Mullens High School juniors Brenda Cruise and Jimmy Halsey were chosen to represent the school on Know Your Government Day in Charleston on March 6. Brenda is active in FBLA, FHA, Tri-Hi-Y, and student government, while Jimmy coaches homeroom duties and plays on the Rebels basketball team. They will be accompanied by sponsor Mrs. Herbert Morgan.
MULLENS RNS Orders to report for Armed Forces Physical examination on Feb 23 have been mailed to sixteen registrants for Local Board No 21 Mullens. Names include Clifton Snuffer Hulmeville Pa Hubert Hatfield Guyan Ord Herman Shuck Pineville James Laxton Virgil Shuck Charles York Lowell Green Billings Mills Jessie Mills Leonard Walker Etkins Coal Mountain Frederick Maynard Whitt North East Melvin O Neal Bud Herman Light Jr Atkins Mullens.
Sunday visitors to Mrs. Eula Meeks at Stevens Clinic Hospital in Welch included Clifford Browning Cyclone Claude Steffey Robert Adkins Homer Meeks Jackie Elkins and Misses Carol Maynor Judy Barber all of Oceana Bonnie Whelan daughter of T O Whelan returned to Marshall College after semeter break Mrs R C Hatfield Sandy Hatfield and James Adams were Huntington business visitors Harold Lee Rose and son Scott spent the weekend with his parents in Pineville E W Bradshaw Trap Hill and Hy Blackburn were weekend guests.
A promotions note touts a chance to win a new six position convertible and $5,709 cash along with a separate $100,000 contest. The offer is advertised in a combined Sunday edition of the Beckley Post-Herald Raleigh Register and Family Weekly.
The Rockcastle Sportsman Association met at the American Legion Hall in Pineville to discuss a possible mining project of low grade iron ore in Jefferson National Park, Giles County Virginia. If mined, the group will ask their congressman to ensure New River remains unpolluted and to rally others to contact lawmakers.
Jesse Workman was honored with a birthday dinner hosted by his wife and daughter Miss Annalee Workman on Sunday. Guests traveled from Chicago including Lon Scott and Smoky Johnson, with other visitors from Pineville and Welch sharing in the family celebration.
Mrs. Carlos Suttle and daughter Carla return from Norfolk with her husband and father visiting George Spade family. Suttle, a seaman pipefitter second class, serves aboard the USS DuPont at Portsmouth. L. V. Tennant returns home after days with D. B. Stevenson Jr. at Beckley Hospital. Ab Ray Barley, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Ernest Barley, moves from Lackland AFB to Shepherd AFB Amarillo to attend Utility Maintenance School Squadron.
George Ellison announced he has acquired controlling interest in Belle Furniture Co. from Harrison Ashe and reorganized the firm. Ellison will be president with J Ray Ellison as executive vice president. Jack Stanton, vice president of sales and promotion. Virginia Lane secretary treasurer. Pat Hamilton assistant secretary. Glen Kincaid resigns as county road supervisor to become director and sales staff. Annex reopened and a stronger sales policy with better quality stock planned. Bud Pendry named night Jailer at Wyoming County Jail. Pendry, a former truck driver and miner, is a Church of God member, resides at Keyrock, and has six children with wife Corbin Tilley.
Miss Mary Ann Bolton, student at Fairmont State, was a guest at her parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Bolton’s home last week. Miss Sally Walker, Marshall College student, returned to campus after vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs O J Walker. Mrs Roger Pat Keeney of Fairmont vacationed with foster parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Oschlager and sister Miss Anna Mae Adkins, also visiting her husband’s parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Keeney. Mrs May Huffman, mother of A L Huffman, injured in a fall at home and scheduled for knee cap surgery in Beckley Hospital Tuesday. she resides with her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Waymond Stanley of Harper Heights.
Wyoming County Board of Education becomes an official Veterans Testing Service Agency to administer GED tests at Pineville Board of Education offices on the third Wednesday and Thursday each month. Tests cover five subjects over two days with a minimum score and residency requirements. diplomas mailed to home. Applications with birth date and last school attended to Clarence A. Brooks, including endorsements for military applicants. Call Pineville 3211 to arrange testing with Mrs. Betty Thomas.
Reliable sources say the Barron administration will appoint Hersey Eads of Kincaid to the county road commission top post. Glen Kincaid of Oak Hill resigns March 1 as P C Graney is replaced by Burl Sawyer. Kincaid to join Belle Furniture Co. in sales and as a director. Eads previously served as justice of the peace and Montgomery police chief.
Nine circles of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Circles 7 and 8 convene at 2 p m. Circle 1 hosts Mrs Dora Lewis at 950 Guyandotte Ave and other circles list hosts at various Moran Ave Lester Lusk and Cook Street addresses in Mullens West Virginia.
Mullens Grill owner Mrs. Lillian Wyatt of Princeton reported juveniles broke into Mullens Grill Thursday night by removing wood screws from the hasp. A pinball machine and a juke box were damaged, and an unsuccessful attempt was made to break into the safe and a cigarette vending machine. No damage estimate or amount taken yet.
Oceana High School juniors took the Essential High School Content Battery Achievement Test last week. Teachers Jennnings Barrett Vernon Short and Janet Payne assisted. One hundred twenty seven students took the test covering mathematics science social studies and English. Freshmen results totaled one hundred eighty four students. Tests are being administered in all county high schools and will be compared with other county results.
The Rev. J Edwin Stanfield of Fayetteville Presbyterian Church urges members to attend a district rally for the Davis Stuart Bluestone Conference Center Fund at Berkeley Presbyterian Church. Dinner at 6 30 p m. Notify him for transportation by today.
In its Sunday combined edition the Beckley Post-Herald and Raleigh Register outlines a large prize draw. Three thousand fifty seven prizes are offered in the $100,000 contest during Family Week.
More than 20 acts will compete in Fayette County Four-H talent contest at Fayetteville elementary school auditorium starting 7 30 p m. Master of ceremonies John D. Cutlip and Danny Blizzard will host. Audience may donate to cover expenses and send the winning act to the state contest. Trophies funded by Oak Hill Southern States Cooperatives. Scoring totals cover Originality state presence costume and makeup presentation suitability of act and audience reaction. If weather fails, show postponed to Feb 16.
Randall Bennett of Pineville struck Mullens police cruiser early Sunday. Chief Wendell W. Cook was en route to the county jail with prisoners when the collision happened. Car damages were estimated at 200 dollars, Bennett agreed to pay.
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