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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1966

Page

11

Oceana Resident Seeks Board of Education Seat

Oceana resident Leon C. Childress announces his candidacy for a seat on the Wyoming County Board of Education. He has long been active in local civic and church groups, including Rotary, the Oceana Better Schools Program, and the Laurel Park Swimming Pool Association, and has worked on parks, recreation, and flood protection projects in Wyoming County.

Oceana Board of Education RNS Leon C. Childress Wyoming County Board of Education Childress Eastern Gas Associates Kopperston Toneda Baptist Church Baptist Men’s Fellowship Rotary Club Oceana High 1 Ent Oceana Better Schools Eldon Cook Laurel Park Wyoming County of and Zoning Commission Twin Falls R. D. Bailey Wyoming County

Lester WV to hold special levy election for fire gear recreation drainage

Notice from Town of Lester Raleigh County WV records a February 25 1966 special election to vote additional levies to fund fire fighting equipment recreation and drainage. Levy rates shown Class I II. total amount $3000 with 40 percent each for recreation and drainage. Official levy ballot outlines purposes and amounts.

Court House Beckley West Virginia Board of Zoning Appeals Raleigh County West Vir Frank P. Fleshman Slyvan M. Fleshman Raleigh County Jack A. Mann,ry Lester Council of Releigh County

Safety Film Shown At Mount Hope Meeting

John R. presented a Bureau of Mines safety film in Mount Hope titled Contact To. It showed five mine accidents and stressed causes and prevention. The narrator warned that faulty equipment and miner carelessness cause deaths. The slogan Stay alert and stay alive was urged. Names of program officials were listed for mailing. Members present included W. D. Sharpe, Nelson Davis, Hill Brown, George Gunn, Myron Bryant, Rogers, Wilbur Hoke, and Rev Ralph E. Thompson.

Mount Hope John R Bureau of Mines Mount W. D. Sharpe Nelson Davis Hill Brown George Gunn Myron Bryant Rogers Wilbur Hoke Ralph E. Thompson

Mental Health Talk Heard By Pax Women

Mrs. Robert Brown led Pax Farm Woman's Club in a program titled Let's Understand Mental Illness. She explained illness prevalence and causes, with discussion on treatments. A mental health meeting is planned for February 21 in Fayetteville Memorial Building.

Robert Brown Pax Farm Woman’s Club Carl Murdock Heart Fund Freda Argabright Packs Branch Willis Wingrove Brown Long Branch Jess Humphrey

Junior 4 H officers elected in Pineville meeting

Wyoming County 4 H Junior Leaders met Wednesday in Pineville courthouse annex electing officers. Victor Gibeson Jr 4 H agent served as reporter Brenda Lewis Jesse led songs Alma Shrewsbury Sand Gap Brenda Oliver Keyrock game leaders Linda Hall Pineville and Imogene Lane Barkley notable members from Pineville and Barkley area.

Pineville Wyoming Country Victor Gibeson Jr Courthouse Annex Pineleas Brenda Lewis Jesse Alma Shrewsbury Sand Gap Brenda Oliver Keyrock Linda Hall Imogene Lane Bark Washington D. C Brenda Lewis Carolyn McConshay Ida Mae Plumley Sharon Stewart Judy Stewart Laura Smith Roscoe Plumley Michael Morgan Sheilah Godfrey Luella Sasa Pa Ioeenberg Holcom Matheny Novella Smith C. Lester Delmar Shrews Gilbert Lester Joann Adkins Barkers Ridge Carolyn Mean Mullens Plumsley Gilkeson

Mrs Darnall Presents Program For Circle

Hulbert Circle of Mount Hope Baptist Temple met at the home of Mrs Bill L Withers Tuesday night. Mrs Mary Buckley opened with prayer by Miss Helen Thrasher. Plans were made for February nursery and Wednesday Family Night Dinner. The study book Light the Dark Streets was completed and given for future reading. Mrs Buckley led a Love Gift Dedication and a closing poem Compus March was read.

Mount Hope RNS Hulbert Mount Hope Baptist Temple Bill L. Withers Mary Buckley Helen Thrasher Williampson of Jonah Helen Darnall Ure Jack Shockey Buckley

Catholic Guild Plans Projects in Kilsyth Meeting

The Saint Anthony Guild of Kilsyth meets at Saint Anthony Hall with Mrs. Mystle ro Bye Fie herty hosting. New member welcomed. treasurer report given. a future Mother Daughter Luncheon and Brotherhood Week events announced. interfaith panel set for Feb 21. Father Werner discusses Lent meaning. Refreshments served to members and friends.

Mount Hope RNS Saint Anthony Kil Mystle Ro Bye Fieherty Clinton Apartments Margaret McCool John Kody Jess Kendrick Edward Kamensky Saint Anthony Hall Kilsyth Searbro Sts. Peter and Blessed Sacrament Guild Werner Eddie Souk George Barbera Mike Belley Pete Falvo Lewis Angius Edward Marchio O'Neal Father Werner

Oak Hill Minister Addresses FHA Meet

Rev Shirley Donnelly of Oak Hill spoke on Individual Development at Mount Hope High School FHA luncheon. Brenda Hyman, new president, introduced him as Denise Fie read history and Virginia Lesher led sergeant at arms duties. Officers and members present included A Ramsay, Charlotte Trent, Susan Allen, Mil Altizer, and others.

Mount Hope Shirley Donnelly Oak Hill Homemakers of American Mount Hope High School Brenda Hyman Donne D. C. Harris Denise Fie Virginia Lesher A Ramsey Charlotte Trent FHA Susan Allen Mil Altizer

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