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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1961

Page

6

Evangelism Week Set for Mount Hope March 5 12

Plans discussed at the Mount Hope Ministerial Association meeting for the Week of Evangelism to be held March 5 through 12 at Mount Hope. Central theme evangelistic. Community choir to join local church choirs. Meetings at Mount Hope High School auditorium with sermons by pastors from participating churches. Also noted is a community census and staffing changes at Pineville Grade School No 2 with Miss Marion Nolley as new teacher and Murray Morgan as principal.

Mount Hope Mount Hope High School Harry R. Dias Jr Assembly of God Church Herbert Sutter First Church of God W. C. Combs Ee Freewill Baptist Church Robert Evans Marion Nolley George M. Nolley Mullens Wyoming County Board of Education Pineville Miss Nolley Mullens High School Concord College Athens Stephenson Bud-Alpoca Sue Adams Charleston Murray Morgan Donna Rose Janet Pack Judy Pack Sharon Adams Tommy Adkins Bill Bowers Betty Jenkins Ida Mae Plumley Cam Scoleri Spunky Vezina Diane Dodd Donna Allen Debbie Brooks Dianna Collins

J. G. Finney Honored With Birthday Party

J G Finney was honored with a ninth birthday party Saturday afternoon by his parents Mr and Mrs W E Finney of 613 Highland Avenue Mullens. Mrs Finney was assisted by Mrs Jack Finney and Mrs Glen Whitlow. Attendees included Susan Caldwell Shirley Bolen Bobby and Jack Finney John Eli Chapman Billy Compton Debbie and Glen Whitlow Robin Carrico David McKinney and Beth Finney.

Volunteer Firemen To Get Dress Uniforms

Oak Hill council decided to arm the town’s 23 volunteer firefighters with new dress jackets and trousers at a total cost of 792.35 dollars, about 34.45 dollars per man, to be funded by the council.

Oak Hill RNS Council

Evangelist Brookshire completes Fayetteville revival

The Rev. Joseph Brookshire finished a Fayetteville Methodist Church evangelistic series Monday night and left Tuesday for a Pennsylvania business trip. Mrs. Brookshire and daughter Brenda Kay stayed in Lexington. Mrs. Lively and the Weatherford family hosted visitors in Fayetteville. A-2C Richard Buddy Wilson arrived at King Salmon AFB Alaska. D M John Weatherford was hospitalized at Laird Memorial Hospital Montgomery after a Sunday illness.

Fayetteville RNS Joseph Brookshire Fayetteville Methodist Church Pennsylvania Charles S. Thompson Charles S$. Thompson Jr Brookshire Morgantown Brenda Kay Lexington Charles Lively Lively D. M. Weatherford Court Street C. D Dick” Wilson Richard Buddy) Wilson King Salmon Air Force Base Alaska Laird Memorial Hospital Montgomery

Railroads Carry Three Quarters of U S Coal Output

Railroads move about 75 percent of the nation s coal production, highlighting their dominant role in energy supply and freight transportation as mines supply rising output and utilities rely on steady rail service for fuel delivery.

U. S

Local News Roundup From St Albans and Nearby Areas

Multiple notices recap residents visiting relatives and recovering from illness, including Delia Lively confirming son Harl Lively's hernia operation in Charleston. Also reported are visits to Daisy Pearl Stover by Margaret Humphrey family, travel to Ravenswood by Nancy from Columbus, and assorted family gatherings in Oak Hill, Clenden, and Pax. An airman on leave from Germany visits Packs Branch and Frankfort. a Paris-based Army promotion for a husband of Ida Hancock is noted, and Tammy Lynn Mitchem born Feb 6 at Maple Fork with John and Randall Mitchem as paternal grandparents.

Pax Delia Lively Harl Lively St. Albans Mc— Hospital Charleston Monay Margaret Humphrey Oet Edward Heim Shawn Renae Daisy Pearl Stover Jerry Stover Oak Hill Oak Hill Hospital Vernal Tyree Kopperston Lazelle Powers Lively Coy Holley Judy Junior Helen Lanham Stevie Joe Tincher Nancy Columbus Ohio Ravenswood Robert Durst Jim Nichols Horse Creek Ronnie Zimmerson Detroit Mich George Billy Holley Chicago Frank Akers Gladys Barker Ansted Grace Williams Juanita Akers Harry Lively Michael Toni Lynn Frank Williams Joe Compton Ida Hancock Paris France Ella Humphrey Alva Carolyn Humphrey Huntington Cather Wingrove Rita Denny LouAnn Long Branch Mattie Humphrey Rickie Randolph Mitchem Sweeneysburg Tammy Lynn Tom Hancock Maple Fork John Mitchem Randall

Pemberton Visitors Shelby Brooks Return Home

Mr and Mrs Shelby Brooks of Pemberton were visitors Sunday as reported by RNS.

Pemberton Visitors McGraws RNS Shelby Brooks Pemberton

Career Woman Who Found Luck in Service CARE Leader Olive Clapper

Olive Clapper, longtime CARE assistant executive director, reflects on a life shaped by chance and service. From fleeing school at 17 to marrying a famed reporter to leading CARE tours worldwide she calls herself “One Lucky Woman.”

Jerry Bennett Washington NEA Olive Clapper CARE International Relief Agency Raymond Clapper

McDowell Citizens Seek Economic Stability

Civic and business leaders from four McDowell County communities form United Communities for Industries to boost economic stability. Merrill I. Budnick of Northfork leads a program including highway and waterway projects, federal housing aid, and a drive to attract new industry. Communities Keystone Kimball Anawalt participate.

WELCH UPS McDowell County United Communities For Industries Merrill I. Budnick Northfork McDowell Keystone Kimball Anawalt Budnick Burke Mountain Wyoming County Tank Hill U. S. 52

Circle Sets Yearly Goal at Mount Hope Church

Circle No 2 of Mount Hope Christian Church met Tuesday in Fellowship Hall. Members reported 82 Bible chapters read and 97 sick calls. The circle set a $315 yearly goal, planned Dollar Month, and will host a Feb 20 general meeting with old nylon hose collection.

Mount Hope RNS Circle No. 2 Mount Hope Christian Church Fellowship Hall Christian Women’s Fellowship World Call Magazine Clarise Jordan A. Maude Roby Myrl Beverley Roby World Call Josephine Givens Myr Beverley Jeanette Hartsaw Nellie Manning Mary Falletty Clara Ramey Clarise R. Jordan Anna Marie

Bus Windows To Be Replaced By Student Council

Mount Hope High School student council met at 12:30 p.m. with sponsor Henry Danner and president Denny Criss in charge. The group discussed raising funds to replace broken bus windows and to apologize for misconduct at the Sophia-Mount Hope basketball game while emphasizing democracy and school unity.

Mount Hope RNS Mount Hope High School Henry Danner Denny Criss Danner Sophia - Mount Hope Eddie Garrett Kitty Jo Bolen Earl Batten

Glorious Liberty Theme At Episcopal Church Meeting

Mrs D Grove Moler led a study on The Glorious Liberty for the Episcopal Church women at Mrs Paul Bowers home. The group, led by president Mrs John Fowler, planned a spring rummage sale and an Easter weekend bake sale.

Methodist Board To Sponsor TV Film Stop Driving Me Crazy

A film designed for youth titled Stop Driving Me Crazy will air at 1 30 p m Saturday as a public service feature on WOAY TV. It is sponsored by the Board of Christian Social Concern of the Methodist Church through Rev R J Chenoweth Oak Hill Beckley district chairman in the West Virginia Methodist Conference.

Oak Hill BNS Woay-Tv Board of Christian Social Concern The Methodist Church R. J. Chenoweth Beckley West Virginia

Sanitar ium Society Meets at Mount Hope

The February meeting of the Sanitar ium Society of the First Church of God was held at Mrs. Myrtle Kessler's home. Readings, hymns, prayers, and a poem prefaced minutes and the treasurer’s report. A Kenya mission letter was read. Attendees included several named members. next meeting set for Feb. 23 at Mrs. Bessell Burgess’s home.

Mount Hope ANS Sanitarium Society of the First Church of God Myrtle Kessler Herbert Sutter Lucille Evans Suite Schwieger Kenya Landanese Marie Craddock Mildred Garrett Bernie Luray Kessler Bessell Burgess

West Virginia Restaurant Convention Opens March 16

The three day annual West Virginia Restaurant Association convention will open in Huntington on March 16. UPI reports speakers will address the restaurant supply industry and related topics during the event.

Huntington UPI West Virginia Restaurant Association

Public Speaking Topic At Pineville 4-H Meet

The Pineville Pushers 4-H Club met at Pineville Grade School. Miss Kitty Gunter spoke on public speaking. A club demonstration occurred. Members learned needle threading. A trip report from Itmann was shared. A Valentine party was planned with tasks assigned for refreshments recreation and decorating.

Kitty Gunter Ida Mae Plumley Itmann Donna Rose Janet Pack Judith Plumley Judy Pack Roscoe Plumley PTA

PTA To Aid Hot Lunch Program At McGraws School

About 25 patrons attended the John McGraw Elementary School PTA meeting in McGraws. Mrs. Guynathe Shumate presided. Dr C C Cottrill spoke on dental care to prevent decay. Proceeds of $109.33 from a December dinner will fund the hot lunch program. Planning and refreshment committees for March were formed.

McGraws ANS John McGraw Guynathe Shumate Naomi Clay Vern Clay Patricia Tolliver Lena Buchanan Joyce Perry Rhea McGraw Wyoming County Board of Education C. C. Cottrill Rose McGraw

Smith takes over Charleston surplus foods division

Dana Smith of Parkersburg assumed the role of supervisor of the surplus food distribution division of the Department of Public Assistance today. He has 16 years of service in the program in various positions and succeeds Hubert Perry as supervisor.

Plans test blasts London to study seismic reactions

The British Atomic Energy Commission announced plans to explode a series of conventional blasts as part of seismic research. The non nuclear detonations would occur in abandoned mines and quarries and in the English Channel to study seismic reactions.

London UPI British Atomic Energy Commission English Channel

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