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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1966

Page

3

Local Daughters of the Confederacy Meet in Oak Hill

Mrs. Lottie Se Osk Hill presided as president of the Oak Hill chapter with Mrs. Wilma Birt hosting. New member Mary Dundon joined, and several members from Beckley and nearby towns attended. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs LY Thorne with plans for programs on Civil War leaders including Lee and Jackson.

Oak Hill RNS Secasiie Galted Daughters of the Confederacy Lottie Okey Brooks LY Thorne Mary Dundon Hinton Lena Thompson Thorne Charles Wetzel Ota E. O. Snider On All Beckley C. 'E Painter Birt Area Powers Vir- Ssss Olnson

Tudor Home Scene of Garden Club Meeting

Mrs L W Tudor and Mrs Stanley Moore co hosted for Mrs arl Parrish. B B Boone led the program with a birds report and Blue Bird Trail. Treasurer Mrs Harold Jones reported and was accepted. Mrs Karl Parrish described Garden Therapy and home visits during the holidays. Carl Vickers presented a tonal arrangement and Mrs Lewis Burkey assisted.

Fayetteville L. W. Tudor Stanley Moore Arl Parrish Syate B. B. Boone Harold Jones Karl Parrish Carl Vickers Lewis Burkey

British motorcar strikes prompt new labor council plan

London reports Britain’s car industry records dozens of wildcat strikes in early 1965. A government appointee, Jack Scamp, will chair a 12 member Motor Joint Labor Council with union and management reps to probe labor relations and avert stoppages across plants. The council can act before strikes form and advise the Labour Minister, with two years to show results.

Tom A. Cullen European A London NEA Jack Scamp Scamp Massey-Ferguson Ner Britain Joint Council

Mullens PTA Meeting Hosts Jesse Morgan Speaker

Morgan Mullens PTA heard Jesse Morgan from Wyam County School at Mullens Junior High School. The session opened the gathering with a brief talk on elementary and secondary education topics.

Mullens RNS Parent-Teacher Association Jesse Morgan Wyam County Morgan

Red Cross Chapter Plans Spring Campaign

Fayette Red Cross Chapter maps spring drive plans at Gauley Bridge meeting. John Thompson announces youth program starts in March and halls of Oak Hill donate three rooms rent free. Gifts bought for nine residents at Andrew S. Rowan Memorial Home. Donations include $50 from Long-Airdox employee fund drive. Disaster Services chair Bob Hall coordinates five or more volunteers. Meeting set for January 31 in Appalachian Building with new offices. film shown on Red Cross work.

Gauley Bridge Fayette Long-Airdox Co. Ca S. S. Leece of Mount Neers Thompson Appalachain Jack Thompson James Murphy Red Cross

Oak Hill Sorority To Honor Valentine Girl

Oak Hill Beta Theta of Beta Sigma Phi held a regular meeting at Mrs. Tommy Martin’s home with co host Mrs. W R Lessick. President Mrs. Mark Miller announced plans to honor Mrs Robert Patrick as Valentine Girl with a dinner at Glassette County Library. An Anderson spoke on reading’s cultural value and benefits. Next meeting will be at Mrs Patrick’s home with co hostess Mrs Brackman.

Oak Hill RNS Beta Theta A Beta Sigma Phi Tommy Martin W. R. Lessick Mark Miller Robert Patrick Valentine Glassette County Anderson

Elevator stuck in New York tenement stalls residents

In Manhattan's lower East Side a six story tenement trapped one person for ten minutes when an elevator failed. Building official G Moerdler, described as a council member, said the incident occurred Sunday and residents remained safe with no injuries reported.

New York UPI Lower East Side Cal Es G. Moerdler Lords

Estate seeks buyer for fifty acres with luxury amenities

A large estate is advertised for sale featuring fifty acres two kitchens five baths five bedrooms servant quarters and extensive facilities including a heated pool lighted tennis courts a baseball diamond and large parking. The ad directs interested buyers to call or contact Mr Amen of Lindbergh High School who said he has no plans to sell the school and blamed a prankster for the advertisement.

Tolé Amen Lindbergh High School

Lake Titicaca Disputed Split Between Peru and Bolivia

A historical note states Lake Titicaca belongs to Peru and is partly shared with Bolivia. The arrangement reflects long standing cross border usage and regional governance questions.

Lake Titicaca Peru Bolivia

Only Real Brains Allowed Here at South Side

Memphis seniors gain six week study hall membership by maintaining at least a B average. The no teacher study area offers a private space for study and discussion. Membership, controlled by the Student Council, carries rules and six week grade checks.

Raleigh Register Beckley W. Va

Scouts Select Years Projects For Mount Hope Troop

Senior Girl Scout Troop No examined and chose annual projects at Thursday meeting. Seven girls continue God and Community Program at Mount Hope Baptist Temple. Miss Anderson welcomed Lucille Page and Mary Brady. Sherry Salisbury to lead next meeting. Linda Hilton played guitar with Ellen Page assisting. Attendees included Donna Jacobs Jan Cage Gwinn Jayne Garvin Mary Jean Dorsey Lin Aton Suzanne Burr and Mic Spessard.

Mount Hope Mount Hope Baptist Temple Miss Anderson Lucille Page Mary Brady Sherry Salisbury Linda Hilton Ellen Page Donna Jacobs Jan Cage Gwinn Jayne Garvin Mary Jean Dorsey Linaton Suzanne Burr Mic Spessard

Fayette Clerk Issues 13 Marriage Licenses

Fayetteville report lists 13 marriage licenses issued by the county clerk. Names include Harold Aldridge and Georgia Carlyon Bays, a 17 year old from Russellville. Armando Alcazar, 21, of Smithers. Delores Jean Stover, 19, of Smithers. Andrew Beaver, Hill. Mac Leona Beaver, 62, Oak Hill. Demore Belcher, 18, Scarbro. and other applicants from area towns.

Fayetteville RNL Fayette Harold Aldridge Georgia Carlyon Bays Russelville Lonnie Bays Armando Alcazar Smithers Fernando Alcazar Delores Jean Stover Rob- Wapsto Andrew Beaver Hill Jim Beaver Mac Leona Beaver Oak Hill Demore Belcher Scarbro Enoch Belcher Barbara Jean Reeves William Reeves Gary Carte Hico James Carte Violet Marie Hypes Debert Hypes Carl Ray Drennen Drennen Hershel Drennen Louise Campbell Jodie Paulie R Gillia Af Ray Ot Carol Sue Criss Harvey Glennie Criss Paul Edward Jones Layland and Bika Joe Bika Arrell Marie Delbert Massey Jimmy Allen Reese Robson Lonnie "Reese Diana Kaye Taylor Annem Io David Sam

WSCS Plans District Meet in Mount Hope

Cir cle No 3 of Mount Hope hosts WSCS district conference planning a April dinner and Mission Study sessions the last three Sundays in March. Freshments for the February meeting are listed with circle members named.

Mount Hope RNS Mount M Chure Haven Davis Salvation Army Woman’s Society of Christian Service L. M. Corey WSCS Bill Harless Ann Catlett Wasst George Scott Vargo Edward M . Geo Susan Spade Kemp Corey Davis Nokie Thompson George — Pendra Mal Oo L. H. Maynor

Hill Child Is Born at Guam Base

Airman 2-C David Hill and Mrs Hill announce the birth of their child at Anderson Air Force Base Guam. The family, including the Hill and associated relations, plan to join him soon as arrangements are completed.

Donation of cherry trees at Hains Point riverfront

Mrs. Albert D. Lasker, president of the Society for a More Beautiful Capitol, announced Sunday that several friends donated ring cherry trees at Hains Point on the Potomac River. The gift honors efforts to restore and increase the nation’s natural beauty.

Hains Point Potomac River Albert D. Lasker Society For

Princeton Doctor to Open Private Practice at 209 Howard Ave

Dr. Muscari osteopathic physician and surgeon locates at 209 Howard Ave to establish private practice and serve as company doctor for mining communities. He fills the vacancy caused by William A. Davis resignation amid other duties including his election to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Street Commissioner Oscar England reports four new lights installed in West Mullens. town routine business noted with Fisher.

Princeton Muscari Ces Howard Ave William A. Davis Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Oscar England West Mullens Fisher

Now You Know By United Press International

Gambia, a British colony and protectorate in western Africa, is the continent's smallest nation with 4,005 square miles and a population of about 316,000, per the World Almanac.

United Press International Gambia Africa World Almanac

Science Shrinks Piles Without Surgery In New Way

New healing substance Bio-Dyne enables shrinking hemorrhoids and relieving itching and pain without surgery. Case after case shows actual reduction while easing discomfort. Marketed as Preparation H in suppository or ointment form via drug counters.

New York, N. Y

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