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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1961

Page

10

Identical Twin Hostesses Charmer Passengers on Continental Jets

Marilyn and Margaret Parrish, 24 year old twin hostesses, charm travelers on Continental Airlines flights between Los Angeles and Chicago and other cities. The Colorado natives, based in Los Angeles, share a wardrobe and telepathic hints, double dating tricks, and a life together in a Los Angeles apartment. They are 5 feet 6 and 5 feet 5 1/2, weigh 110 pounds, and have jet black hair and brown eyes.

Los Angeles Chicago Denver Kansas City Marilyn Margaret Parrish Colorado Margaret Parrish Colorado State College Fort Collins

Mrs. Musser Honored With Shower in Mullens

A household shower honored Mrs. Johnny Musser of Mullens at the home of Mrs. J. E. Chapman on Farley Avenue. Hostesses were Mrs. Burnett McKinney, Mrs. Arlie Cook, and Mrs. Chapman. The honoree is the former Carol Tilley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Tilley. Many relatives and friends attended.

Johnny Musser Arlie Cook Carol Tilley Emmett Tilley Mullens Carl Meade Melvie McGlothlin Donald Pugh George Meade Virginia Hines John Canada Bob Whitt J. H. Snow Carl Greene John Rinehart Ernest Musser Avery

State university name bill sparks WV higher ed clash

West Virginia opponents of a Marshall College name change argue the state can support only one effective university, urging focus on WVU. They cite Judd Strayer and Brewton reports, warn a name change could boost demands for full university status and funding beyond Marshall.

Marshall College Marshall University Marshall West Virginia University J. Richard Toren Charleston UPI West Virginia Morgantown Judd Strayer Brewton George D. Strayer Columbia University WVU John E. Brewton Tennessee University Ohio Kentucky Beckley Post-Herald

Pot-Luck Dinner Hosted by Mount Hope Circle No. 3

The Woman's Society Christian Service of Mount Hope Methodist Church held a pot-luck dinner in the church Social Hall Tuesday at 6 p m Circle No 3 served as hostess Circle No 1 led the program Minutes read in secretary's absence Worship by Mrs Ann Massing Program from Faith In Bondage by Robert W Spike Biography and preface by Massing Chapters reviewed by Mrs Fred Potter and Mrs Sanford Fox Guests included Rev George Potter and children Terry and Mary Catherine Others present listed by name

Mount Hope RNS Woman's Society Cristian Service Mount Hope Methodist Church Circle No. 3 Circle NO. 1 Doris Hock Cora Wotring Ann Massing Robert W. Spike Massing Fred Potter Sanford Fox George Potter Terry Mary Catherine Ambrose Bryan Fred Kemrite W. L. Burruss Audrey Blake Russel Patte

Thespians Pick 19 For Mount Hope Troupe 1891

Mount Hope High School selects 19 students for National Thespian Society Troupe 1891 with 15 in each of three sections. New members include Anna Mae Adkins Mildred Dinkler Mary Ellen Foster Helen Greer Susie Humphrey Sue Lancianese Kathy Jones Sonia Sizemore and others. Committee work and acting qualify, with three sections each performing a one act play February 25 ahead of county and state contests.

Mount Hope RNS Troupe National Thespian Society Mount Hope High School Lena Dillon Anna Mae Adkins Mildred Dinkler Mary Ellen Foster Helen Greer Susie Humphrey Sue Lancianese Kathy Jones Sonia Sizemore Richard Harris Charles Lawson John “J. C Painter Beecher Ingles Pete Shaw Bill Peters Earl Batten Paul Brown Charles’ Kidd Homer Sweeney Tommy Kochinsky Miller Gwinn Bob Martin Eugene Gast Rowena Bryan Sharon Gregory Conrad Neely Montgomery Morgantown

Mount Hope Church Launches District Campaign

About 150 at Beckley district supper rally launch Bluestone Davis Stuart Fund Drive. Mount Hope churchmembers and leaders pledge to raise $375000 with $196000 needed at Davis Stuart and $200000 for Bluestone Center. Campaign ends March 12 with Synod of West Virginia support urged.

Mount Hope RNS Beckley Presbyterian Church Mount Hope Presbyterian Church Ray R. Hanson Jr Charles R. Hornsbarger W. A. Haslam J. E. Howard Anthony Puskas W. B. Poling John Barnum Conrad Neely II Ralph Dorsey H. D. Norton Tom Twaddle C. E. Jones W. B. McCoy Davis-Stuart School Lewisburg Synod Davis-Stuart Bluestone Hinton Jones Synod of Hanson District 23

Local Ladies Gather for Community Meeting

A list of attendees includes Mrs. Tom Rogers, Mrs. George Porter, Mrs. Haven Davis, Mrs. Bill Park, Mrs. Eve Felton, Mrs. Nokie Thompson, Mrs. Maggie Hinchey, and Mrs. Lee Fontana, among other residents. The gathering aims to discuss neighborhood activities and upcoming events.

Tom Rogers George Porter Haven Davis Bill Park Eve Felton Nokie Thompson Maggie Hinchey Lee Fontana

VA benefits for veterans and kin explained

A VA hospital system serves service connected veterans primarily and under certain conditions nonservice connected veterans. Families or close kin are not entitled to hospitalization. GI loan benefits depend on VA responsibility and mortgage transfer or assumption. Widows remarrying may forfeit pensions. children may still qualify under age and other limits. Veterans not applying need not notify VA but may inquire about rights. Unmarried widows of WWII and Korean veterans who died in service or of service connected disability may qualify for GI home benefits.

Congressional Action Congress

Marshall Offers Trip To Spain

Marshall College announces a five week summer study trip to Spain for about 15 students in Spanish courses 407 and 307. Led by Prof Juan Fors, with Mrs Fors as chaperon, the program includes Madrid Prado Segovia Sagrada Familia Barcelona and Cantabrian coast, with travel from New York aboard SS United States and cost of 1248 dollars.

Huntington Spain Marshall College Juan C. Fors AAA Prado Museum Madrid Aqueduct of Segovia Sagrada Familia Cathedral Barcelona Granada Yale University New York United States le Havre France Paris Balearic Islands Seville Burgos Cordoba Avila Cantabrian San Sebastian Bay of Biscay Loire Valley Fors Professor Fors Colegio Nacional Valparaiso University Washington State College University of Chicago

Tax Forms For 1960 Federal Returns Outlined

Nathaniel Looker, director of Internal Revenue for the West Virginia District, explained three 1960 individual forms. Form 1040A suits those under income limits and preferring standard deduction. Form 1040W is streamlined for wages with limited dividends. Form 1040 is the general four page form for all others. Document No. 5107 offered for further questions.

Nathaniel Looker Internal Revenue West Virginia Looker Internal Revenue Service P. O. Box Parkersburg W. Va

C&P States Civic Meet in Fayetteville

The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co plans a community meeting in Fayetteville Elementary School auditorium on Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Local manager M E Lively and chief operator Melba J Miller say the event includes a panel discussion and Q A session with several scientific exhibits for customers to view.

Fayetteville RNS Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co M. E. Lively Melba J. Miller

Goose keeps Newark station safe and fed

A goose named Junior has lived at a Newark service station since being abandoned. Each day she crosses the street to beg a tomato from a kind grocer, then returns to the station at night. She acts as a ward at the corner, guarding the place with a calm alarm-like presence.

Newark N. J Junior

Scout Sunday Features Awards for Troop 67

Two Troop 67 members James Bowling and Leon Chambers earned the Eagle Scout and God and Country awards. Leon received his from Rev. Finley Pruitt at Memorial Baptist Church. James’s badge was decorated by Troop Committeeman Adam Kosnoski.

James Bowling Leon Chambers Finley Pruitt Memorial Baptist Church Leon Adam Kosnoski James T. R. Chambers Lincoln St Northwestern Ave Edwin Easley Beckley Police Department Jim Bowling Roland Staton Morris Imboden Jack Wauhop Thomas Osborne Ken Scarborough Clark Higginbotham Gary George Steve Gwinn Henry Dunbar Clark Swepston Kelley Trump Steven Snuffer Mark Chattin Willie Hylton Mike Pachuta Russell Schlenker William Elkin Wayne Thornton Roger Dickerson Don Edwards Gary Edwards George Lilly Paul Bunyan James Bowling Jr Pat Shelton J. C. Dunbar David Dunbar Jerry Dunbar Mark Wanhop Jimmy Crowell James Bryant Kermit Bryant George Donnivan Robert Godbey Dennis Staton

Public Notice of Debt Non-Responsibility Claim

Public notice states I will not be liable for debts or obligations made by anyone other than myself and my wife Harry W. Smith and Mary E. Smith address 311 Chestnut Street Mabscott West Virginia dated February 13 Monday 2 RR.

Harry W. Smith Mary E. Smith Chestnut Street Mabscott, W. Va

Obituaries from Oak Hill Blythe area February deaths

Multiple obituaries and funeral notices list John Gratney Isom 74 of Ghent died after a heart attack. Services at Melton Mortuary with pallbearers named. Other notices include Plumley of Pluto and Cooper infant, Fuller Helen of Chicago, Stith W A Cunard, Crew Roy Lee Glen Burnie, Sifers Otey Kelzo Oak Hill. Funeral homes: Rose Quesenberry, Melton, Ritchie Johnson, Tyree.

Isom Isom John Gratney Ghent Melton Mortuary G. E. Huffman Russel O'Neil Fitzpatrick Cemetery Acive Ordie Shrewsberry Curtis Mills Charles Woods Stacy Smith Carl Jon Scarbro John Lawrence Plumley Plumley George W Pluto Rose and Quesenberry South Kanawha Street Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel Fuller Fuller Helen Chicago Beckley Louisville Rose and Quesenberry Eace Raymond Radzieta Blue Redge Memorial Gardens Stith W. A Cunard First Baptist Church R. F. Saunders Frank Robinson Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Crews Crews Roy Lee Glen __ Burnie Maryland Coolridge New Haven Baptist Church Blue Jay No. 6 Oliver Tedder Kenno Family Coolirle Sifers Sifers Otey Kelzo Oak Hill Beckley Memorial Hospital Oak Hill Baptist Church Randolph Johnson Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Prosperity Tyree C. W. James, Sr John Cutlip C. W. Jarvis W. A. Toth George Armstrong R. W. Walker Harry Gray John Karnap Perry Futterman Charles L. Garvin Arnold MacPhearson Robert Kistin Charles Ferrell

Non-profit Institute's Training Praised by Employers

The high quality of training provided by this nonprofit institute is recognized by employers of its graduates, signaling strong industry readiness and job placement prospects for alumni.

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