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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1962
Page
6
The Oak Hill Business and Professional Women's Club met with president Mrs Hubert Surbaugh presiding. The main issue was a new clubhouse for Oak Hill civic groups. A vote declined a brick building donated by a local citizen after committee study.
A promotional copy extols the Ford Fairlane door latch blending strength and precision. It touts a 12 month or 12,000 mile warranty, claims big-car room at a low price, and asserts Fairlane outselling other new-size cars due to an unbeatable combination of handling, economy, and quality.
Dale Warrick surveys the Oak Hill plant of New Kanawha Industrial Corp as floor space equals an average football field. Production gear arrives today. Robert Kelly says work begins March 15 on a government contract worth about 2 million dollars to manufacture containers for 115 millimeter rockets.
Airman Daniel Shumate returns to Tinker AFB after being called home by his aunt Mrs Sam Coleman s death. Judith Jenkins spent weekend with her parents. Benny McGraw visits from Washington DC. Mr and Mrs Russell Shrewsbury and daughter Susan return to Huntington after visiting Ravencliff residents Asa Hurst and L C Shrewsbury.
Mount Hope ministers announce a Week of Decision with daily services at 7:30 p.m. March 4 to 11 at several Fayette churches. Participating pastors from Mount Hope Christian, Baptist Temple, Mount Hope Methodist, First Baptist, Assembly of God, Kilsyth Free Will Baptist, Church of God and Mount Hope Presbyterian lead the events. Services rotate among Assembly of God, Baptist Temple, Christian Church, Church of bury at Glenfork, First Baptist, Kilsyth Free Will Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches. Public attendance is invited.
At the McGraw School Willing Workers 4 H Club meeting assistant leader Mrs Dennis McGraw outlined a chartering program for members ages 15 and up and noted a rechartering option for younger youths. She described aims including mental growth religion high morals fitness and early career exploration with potential county classes and a summer chartering camp. A pin is awarded upon project completion.
Fayettsville RNS reports the quarterly Home Demonstration Council meeting will convene at the Courthouse Thursday at 10 am. A joint session with Farm Bureau men precedes separate business meetings, then lunch. An officer-training school closes the event with various officers and committee chairs listed. The Dempsey Club will lead devotionals and clubs share food duties for vegetables salads and dessert.
Mr and Mrs B W Kinder Jr and children of Kansas visit her parents Mr and Mrs Roy Tyree in Maple Fork and plan to go to Alaska where he will be stationed with the Army. Leonard Tyree and children Kimberly Ann and Jeffery Alan return to Indianapolis after visiting Pax Weirwood relatives and attending Cecil Humphrey’s funeral.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Cozort were named BYFers of the month at Sweet Home Church in Saulsville. The couple was proclaimed king and queen at a party in the church recreation room based on faithful meeting attendance BYF service and community interest.
At Collins High School gym Moo Moo's, a senior boys team, defeated the Peppermints faculty squad 28 to 25 in front of 800 spectators. Donations supported the March of Dimes and Heart Fund drives. Peppermint cheerleaders performed the twist but the Moo Moo's pulled ahead late and held the lead.
The Gay Foster Guild of Mount Hope Baptist Temple met at 7 p.m. Thursday at Cecilia Harless's Park Heights Addition home. The Covenant was read by Paulette Garrett, a love gift dedication by Nancy Stafford, and prayer by Iona Stafford. White Cross bandages were prepared and mailed for the Overseas Love Gift. Scripture was read by Malinda Davis and Zona Stafford led Bible study on Joshua and Ruth. Cecilia Harless presented a program on Christian Service. Present were Sharon Parker, Toni Martin, Mary Jo McClung, Sandy Trail, Nancy Stafford, Beverly Logan, Mary Vealey, Janey Logan, Paulette Garrett, Linda Fumich, Malinda Davis, JoAnn Penman, Jan Caye Gwinn, plus sponsors Blanche Davis and Zona Stafford. The next meeting is March 27 at JoAnn Penman’s home. Sandy Trail to give the Bible study and Sharon Parker in charge.
Carl Hardin from West Virginia University spoke at Pineville Courthouse Annex on Tuesday night about strawberry production. Wyoming County growers pooled orders for 20 000 plants for county use and learned weed control practices favoring chemical methods over hand pulling. About 25 people attended the session.
Mt Hope area reports Lena Schneider seriously ill at Beckley Memorial Hospital after admission Saturday. Several locals listed as sick or recovering, including Mrs C E Clapper and Mrs H A Carper improving after Oak Hill Hospital treatment. Various visitors and residents travel and speak at area towns and churches. multiple family visits cited.
Mrs Wir Cook returns home after visiting sons in law Clyde Mitchell and Ovie Mitchell in Wharton. Roby Lamb and other relatives host Gusta Ball in Gordon. Philip Roach and Ronald Roach families visit Charleston Mullens. Derrick Whitten returns from Stevens Clinic Hospital. Otis Cook family guests include Donnie Cook in Huntington. Millard Plaster visits Welch. Erris Rucker of Waverly Ohio stays with Virgil Burkett. Gene Lamb visits Athens. Patricia Blankenship, Concord College freshman, weekend with parents. Connie Kinzer returns to Bluefield Beauty School. Brenda McClung enrolls in secretarial course at Concord College.
Thomas Jefferson, serving as secretary of state, directed the 1790 United States census, the fledgling nation's inaugural population survey. His role set the precedent for federal demographic data gathering and national statistics.
Mullens Grade School sixth graders finish with a record of eight wins and two losses. The team, coached by Don Nuckols, includes players Bruce McKinney Darrell Pauley Ronald Gordon James Meadows Frank Thorn Rodney Bentley Mike D Antoni Mike Wikel Glen Crotty and others. They will compete in a sectional county tournament soon.
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