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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1962
Page
6
Members of Circle No 4 at Mount Hope Presbyterian Church met to hear a book review of This Is Latin America by Harold Yoder. The program included a Bible lesson from James on words, a nursery renovation update, and notices for the School of Missions events and upcoming speakers. The next meeting is scheduled for March 12.
At the Mullens Laurel Garden Club annual dinner on Monday night five past presidents and the current president were awarded pins. Front row: Mrs Charles Thrasher, Mrs S P Pearis, Mrs B W Steele, and Mrs M M Shumate the incumbent president. Back row: Mrs George Fordham, Dr B W Steele who presented the pins, and Mrs Ray Bowling.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Jenkins of Santana Florida announce the birth of their third child a son Gregory Kent on January 18 at Lake Worth General Hospital Lake Worth. The mother Betty Ann Mitchell is the former Betty Ann Mitchell daughter of Mr and Mrs R H Mitchell of Moran Avenue Mullens. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs J A Jenkins of Lantana formerly Otsego.
Collins High School Band Boosters met Monday to appoint permanent officers and set a $4,000 goal to buy new uniforms. James Tully will join the board as ex officio, and a St Patrick's Day Ball is planned for March 17 at the Oak Hill armory to raise funds.
A mother urges parents to loudly defend civilized values against televised and cinematic violence. She argues children mirror real violence seen at home and in society, and insists parents speak with passion to teach and protect their kids. The column reflects on the impact of media on youth and the need for parental conviction.
Mrs Corrie Graff hosts Circle No 5 of the Mount at 314 Madison Street at 7 30 PM Monday with ten members present including Mrs John V Barnum and Miss Irma Jones. Program on World Missions. Bible lesson titled Little Flames Start Forest Fires. Discussion on School of Missions set for Feb 15 16 and 18 at the church. Presbyterian Church USA has mission stations in nine countries Mexico Ecuador Brazil Portugal Iraq Congo Taiwan Korea Japan. Focus on Latin America this year. Rev R P Robertson of Oak Hill will discuss The Land Of El Dorado regarding Mexico Ecuador and Brazil. Friday speaker Mrs J W Witherspoon on church work in the three countries. Congregational supper Sunday at 5 30 PM followed by missionary Miss Mary McBee speaking. General meeting April 9 Birthday Anniversary observed. March 12 meeting urged for all members.
Henry Clay of Saulsville fell Tuesday afternoon from the roof of his chicken house while repairing it. He was taken by ambulance to Stevens Clinic in Welch for treatment of several broken ribs and a fractured collar bone. His condition is listed satisfactory. Clay served as Wyoming County assessor for years. Last Sunday his family honored him with a dinner for his 71st birthday.
Guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay celebrated Henry Clay's 71st birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Clay, along with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Clay, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Cook, Pineville, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Clay, Pocahontas, Va.
Donna Gay Milam and John Henry Barnett announced their marriage in a home ceremony at the Milam home. The single ring vows were exchanged at 7 p.m. before Rev. Henry Barnett. The bride wore a blue nylon wedding dress with a bolero jacket and white accessories. The couple will reside in Cleveland Ohio after the wedding.
Kathleene Coleman is laid to rest in Pine Grove Baptist Church Ravencliff with many out-of-town relatives and friends in attendance. Samuel Coleman traveled with family from True and Norfolk while guests came from Florida, Hinton, Athens, Arlington and Oklahoma City. Mrs Coleman died from injuries in an auto wreck near Hopewell Virginia Friday morning.
Oak Hill P T A will sponsor a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 p m February 28 at Oak Hill grade school. Tickets are on sale with proceeds to buy playground equipment, per PTA president Mrs A R Gresham and finance chair Mrs Lawrence Portman.
A traditional account lists the three wise men who visited the infant Jesus as Melchior, Baltasar, and Gaspar. The names derive from Western Christian lore and vary by region and legend, but consistently describe three royal travelers bearing gifts.
At Mount Hope High School the FBLA regular meeting began with the Lord's Prayer led by vice president Vicky Bolen. Minutes were approved, treasurer reported $40.01 on hand, and plans for the April FBLA convention at West Virginia Institute of Technology in Montgomery were discussed.
Oak Hill Lions heard Alan A. Greenspon Charleston a life insurance specialist speak on A Widow And Her Money at the White Oak Country Club during a Ladies Night dinner. Lions President Charles A. Miller presided the 6 30 p m event an annual near Valentine Day. Marilyn Adkins Oak Hill Elementary school music teacher provided accordion music.
Miss Geraldine Cook sixteen daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Cook was chosen BYF er of The Month by Taneda Baptist Youth Fellowship members in the church sanctuary She serves as BYF secretary senior class secretary assistant Sunday School secretary church pianist and helper at Vacation Bible School for several years
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