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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1966
Page
7
Dr and Mrs L and Workman host a social shower for Jesse Fetes, a community figure, at their home. Guests include neighbors and friends who arrive with gifts and warm wishes for the honoree. Local clubs and church groups congratulate the family on the occasion.
Local government reports Lambert assumed the office of Pineville mayor amid a ceremonial event. The transition marks the start of his tenure leading the town council and coordinating municipal initiatives with city departments.
The piece notes a Varsity Queen coronation with attendants including Barbar ee od dekgee and mentions parents Mr and Clarence McGraw of Soulsville. Selections were made by the basketball team and had been announced earlier with Freddie Powers escorting Miss Cottrill. Jerry Hill is named as another participant.
Alfred Hogg's German shepherd Roley vanished January 8 while he drove home from vacation. The dog reappeared Sunday in Johannesburg, South Africa, more than a month later and about 750 miles from the lost location. Hogg said Roley’s paws were smooth and nails worn from the long trek.
Vermin and San ders Jewell both of Glen Fork are joined with Karen of Oceana and Charlotte Camp bell Carothers of Mullens in a listed marriage notice. Herman Sizemore of Herndon Heights and Carol Billings of Mullens are identified as a couple, with parental lines noted.
Pineville Wyoming County Board of Education discussed a new training plan for county vocational students. A house building project near the school would provide real-world experience, with ownership transferred upon completion. The plan includes land acquisition, funding steps, and student involvement with WV University instructors assisting.
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