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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1962

Page

12

Two Owls Club Employes Fined Following Raid

State Police raided the Glen Jean Owls Club on LA S 21 near Oak Hill late Saturday. Oak Hill manager Russell Bill o, 34, pleaded guilty to illegal possession and sale of tax paid whiskey and was fined 100 dollars. Barmaid Betty Wilson, 29, Scarbro, pleaded guilty to illegal sale of tax paid whiskey and was fined 50 dollars. A small quantity of whiskey was confiscated.

Oak Hill Glen Jean Owls LA. S Russell Billo Frank Simms Betty Wilson Scarbro

Local Visits Mentioned in Sweeneysburg Notes

Pax Pax visitors include Mr and Mrs Tom Spears and Bernice Elliott with Mount Hope daughter. Kyle Wagner and son visited James Shorter in Weirwood. Patricia Sutton visits her mother Mrs Rosella Sutton. Freddie Shepherd visiting Ohio parents. Hael Mowell visits Irene Miller home. Sweeneysburg report.

PAX Tom Spears Bernice Elliott Mount Hope Kyle Wagner James Shorter Weirwood Patricia Sutton Rosella Sutton Freddie Shepherd Walton Shepherd Freddie Ohio Hael Mowell Irene Miller Sweeneysburg

Pineville High selects juniors for Know Your State Government Day

Govt. Sally Cowan and Michael Basham, both of Pineville, were chosen by Pineville High School faculty to represent the school at Know Your State Government Day in Charleston on February 26. Sally Cowan, 17, is active in Future Secretary’s Club, Future Homemaker’s Club, Minutemen, Latin, and National Honor Society. Michael Basham, 16, is the son of Sandy Basham.

Sally Cowan Clyde Cowan Keyrock Michael Basham Sandy Basham Pineville Pineville High School Charleston Sally Future Secretary’s Club Future Homemaker’s Club Minutemen

Delegates named for Charleston trip from local high school

Junior delegates chosen for citizenship leadership and scholastic average join David Acord guidance counselor to accompany the representatives to Charleston. Delegates Mike Lay and peers are members of Minutemen Latin and National Honor Society along with Audio Visual Aide's Club Science Club and Civil Defense Unit.

Mike Minutemen National Honor Society Audio Visual Aide Civil Defense David Acord Charleston

McGraws School Hosts January Birthday Hot Lunch

John McGraw Grade School held its January birthday dinner in the cafeteria during lunch. Miss Jessie Davis, West Virginia state hot lunch supervisor, and Mrs. Estel le Caudle, Wyoming County hot lunches director, attended. The event honors students with January birthdays and features a blue and white table with cake.

Brady Jones Mary Jo Pauley Lawrence Baugh Sherry Tolliver Ray Pauley Alma Brown Karen Clay Sandra Smith Russell Tilley Buddy Shumate Carl Clay Randall Phillips Don Duncan Joanna Lafferty Ronald Lafferty Vern Clay Miss Davis John McGraw Clay Morton Sadler

Maple Fork residents visit relatives. Pan American games slated

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Miller Jr. and Longacre hosted relatives this week while Mr. and Mrs. George Craddock of Maple Fork visited relatives in Richmond and will travel to New York. Sao Paulo, Brazil, will host the 1963 Pan American games.

Maple Fork J. C. Miller Jr Longacre George Craddock Richmond New York Sao Paulo Brazil

Child's Disobedience Often Tied to Forgetfulness

Mrs. Muriel Lawrence explains that early memory limits in 3 year olds cause repeated disobedience at home and on playgrounds. The piece argues parental guilt is misplaced, noting children have imperfect memories and emotions, requiring patient, consistent guidance rather than constant scolding.

Muriel Lawrence O. K Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Fayette Lincoln Day Dinner Attracts 200

About 200 people from Fayette County joined a Lincoln Day dinner at the Fayetteville Memorial Building last week. The Fayette County Republican Club sponsored the event with George Eads as new chairman. Speakers included Dr. John Richmond and former Senator Chapman Revercomb, and the GOP executive committee announced a slogan to elect candidates from Congress to Constable. The new Republican Headquarters was opened at 326 Main Street, Oak Hill.

Oak Hill Fayette County Fayetteville Memorial Building The Fayette County Republican Club George Eads R. P. Robertson C. R Bud” Hill Jr Eads Main Street Gordon Billheimer Montgomery John Richmond C. R. Hill Willis Kincaid Grant J. Thomas Harold Neely Jack Weaver Lewisburg Senate John ‘Jack’ Hoblitzer Chapman Revercomb Howard Cocoran Republican GOP Congress

Pre Register at West Virginia Tech Opens Second Semester

Registrar Mrs. Annie L. Castle reports 700 students pre registered for the second semester at West Virginia Tech with regular registration set for January 31 from 8 am to 2 pm. New students must file admissions and take placement tests January 30 at 10 am in Old Main. Night classes begin February 1 at 7:30 pm in Old Main including art appreciation and multiple subjects. A TV course "The Structure and Functions of American Government" will air on WSAZ WHIS and WTRF from Jan 29 to May 25, costing $25 for three credits, supervised by Dr Otis K. Rice. For details contact Mrs. Castle.

Montgomery West Virginia Tech Annie L. Castle Castle Old Main Tech Lampus Reed Davis Tech West Virginia Wsaz-Tv Huntington Whis-Tv Bluefield Wtrf TV Wheeling Otis K. Rice Department of History and Government

Mount Hope families host Hawaii trip gifts at school

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Graham of Beckley were dinner guests of their son-in-law James Page and family en route home from Hawaii where they stayed with their other son-in-law Richard Kanakanui. Page children received dolls grass skirts and orchids at Mount Hope Elementary. Mike Brenda and Mary Lou Gwinn remain at home ill with Mary Lou improving. Lynne Hanson six suffers measles at Mount Hope Elementary with first grader Isa Bell Oschlager as teacher.

Mount Hope RNS Cecil Graham, Beckley James Page Jane Lucille Ellen Hawaii Richard D. Kanakanui Page Mike Brenda Mary Lou Gwinn Ray Gwinn Mary Lou Lynne Hanson Ray R. Hanson Jr Isabell Oschlager

MOD Chairmen Named for Fayetteville March of Dimes Drive

Fayetteville area chairmen for the New March of Dimes campaign were announced by Mrs. D. E. Brown general chairman. The drive is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No 149. Coin boxes placed in local businesses and coin cards sent to Fayetteville Elementary and Consolidated Schools. Chairmen will oversee all campaign activities including the Mothers March. Dates vary by community due to weather and marching conditions.

Fayetteville D. E. Brown American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 149 W. W. Hambrick Perry H. Selvey Lacy Martin Nickelville Maple Road Loren Young Pleasant View Road Phil Williams Crooked Run S. J. Ritchie Wolf Creek Mildred Treadway Thelma Treadway Beckwith Youngstown Lois Bandy Hawks Nest Road J. W. Hatcher Edmond Julian Settle Leslie Martin Lansing Leo Bennett Ames George Creger Graydon Elbert Davis Tank Hill Washington Heights Brown

Mission Society Observance Sets Theme and Projects

In observance of Universal Week of Prayer January 7 to 14, the Toneda Mission Society met in Fellowship Hall with prayer as the devotional focus. Mrs. Don D. Cook led, scripture readings covered Matthew Luke and Acts, and the group discussed Bible study from I Peter to Jude. Members planned a scrap book, a love gift goal of 175 dollars for 1962, and purchases including a large kitchen kettle.

Oceana RNS Don D. Cook Toneda Mission Society Fellowship Hall Verne Cook Emory Justice Quentin Cooper Cook Dewey Wilson Crab Beckley Jay Whitt Cook Mission Society Rue Schoolcraft Association Otis Cook Tom Fleenor Henry Pruett Ken Maynard Ray Eppling Jimmy Cook Denny Brown Susie Brown Donna Walker Roy Lester Virgil Lusk Russell Daniels Gilbert Cook

Sorority Members See European Film

XI Theta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a meeting at Mrs. Mitchell Aide home to view a European tour film showing Italy Germany Holland and Switzerland. Mrs. Aide president led minutes and plans for the Beta Sigma Phi Sweetheart Ball at Oak Hill Armory February 10 from 9 p m to 1 a m with music by Sam Parrish tickets $4 per couple from members. Next meeting will be at Mrs. John P Duda home with several members present.

Oak Hill XI Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Carolyn Jasper Mitchell Aide Italy Germany Holland Switzerland Sam Parrish John P. Duda Hobart Watson James Painter D. C. Rapp Jr Ray Ellison Ernest Fazio R. R. Thomas Jr James Hess Gene Carter

Teacher Seeks Delegate Post From Fayette County

G Matthew Edwards assistant principal at Fayetteville High School filed in the Circuit Clerk's office to seek election as a Democrat delegate from Fayette County. He is son of George W Edwards and his wife, a Kingston native, with degrees from Concord College Wayne State University WVU and an Army Germany veteran. He and his wife Dori Vaglio attend Fayetteville Methodist Church.

Fayetteville House of Delegates Fayette County G. Matthew Edwards Fayetteville High School George W. Edwards Kingston Kingston High School Concord College Athens Wayne State University Detroit Mich West Virginia University Morgantown Edwards Dori Vaglio

Band Boosters Plan To Buy New Uniforms

Mount Hope band boosters met with about 25 attendees in the Band Building. Robert Evans outlined a drive to fund three piece gold uniforms matching the athletic department, financed by donations of at least five dollars via a two tier contact plan. Proceeds from junior high basketball concession stands fund a majorette camp at Concord College for a week. all majorettes may attend.

Mount Hope BNS Band Boosters Club Robert Evans Mount Hope High School H. L. Danner Fred Frisk J. B. Helton William B. McCoy George Scott Vargo Evans Concord College

Mount Hope Church Hosts District Meet

Mount Hope First Christian Church will host the Southern District meeting of the Christian Youth Fellowship at 2 p.m. on January 28. Miss Paula Quesenberry reads scripture, Miss Donna Janis offers prayer, and Miss Nancy Booth delivers a devotional talk. A 6 p.m. buffet dinner follows, with recreation planned by Carolyn Pierce of Beckley. Local CVF officers include Janis Spade president Navada Tipton vice president Donna Janis secretary Joan Arthur treasurer and Nancy Booth sergeant at arms.

Mount Hope RNS Mount Hope First Christian Church Christian Youth Fellowship Southern District Christian Youth Fellowship Paula Quesenberry Donna Janis Nancy Booth Mount Hope Group Carolyn Pierce Beckley CVF Janis Spade Navada Tipton Joan Arthur

Mexico Teacher Visits Oceana High School

Mexican elementary teacher Esperanza Lopez from Mexico City visited Oceana High School in Oceana and Oceana Elementary. She is an International Teacher Development Program exchange teacher staying six months, observing Spanish classes and discussing customs with students. She resides with the Richners in Wyoming County.

Oceana ANS Esperanza Lopez Mexico City Mexico Oceana High School Miss Lopez United States Escuela Primario Centro Escolar Revolucion Escuela Jose Janet Payne Oceana Elementary School No. 1 Hollis Brooks Wyoming County

March of Dimes Dance Set in Oak Hill

Oak Hill Women of the Moose invite members to a January 27 dance in Oak Hill to benefit the New March of Dimes with music by Rattlesnake Hogan. Proceeds support the milk program and child care. The meeting at the Moose Home featured Mrs Okley Sutphin with several officers and plans for a house party and gifts at the January 25 meeting.

Oak Hill Women of the Moose Hogan Moose Home Okley Sutphin Gene Shelton iEast End Men of the Moose Hinton Jean Sumner Martha Sneddon John Matulis Raymond Fackus Ernie Bragg Violet Lane Medina Sexton Wanda Rosick Jesse Davis Effie Hofstetter Virginia Nugen Sterling Webster Katherine Martin

New York Police Expand Coast to Coast Recruiting

Police Commissioner Michael J. Murphy announced a city wide recruiting drive to boost New York City police ranks, aiming to attract applicants from across the nation while preserving the department's New York identity.

New York UPI Michael J. Murphy

Cram and Jam Time at Glen Rogers High

Students at Glen Rogers High prepare for exams with intense cramming as the school year nears its end. Teachers monitor review sessions and final assignments, while corridors fill with last minute study activity.

Glen Rogers High

Also Mentioned on This Page

Owls Delaware State Earl W. Richmond Mountain State Room Main St. Beckley Govt McGraws Raleigh County Bank Member Federal Reserve System F.d.1.c the Bank W. Va. Tech Mt. Hope John H. Martin Dimes Alfred Broom Gene Harvey Richard L. Huffman Clyde Boggs Ralph Q. Cook Mount Hope Church March of Dimes GRHS Diana McKinney Butch’ Lilly Jerry Wolfe Susan Canterbury Betty Polk
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