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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1962

Page

6

Officers Elected By Fayette Needy Assn

Robert K Holliday of Oak Hill was chosen for a third term as Fayette Needy Association president at the annual meeting Other officers named include Wallace Bennett vice president R L Melba secretary Jane Graham treasurer and board members Rev Randolph Johnson C H Leach the Rev Helen Bakosky Holliday and others A steering committee was formed to pursue a fundraising sing with Fayette Gospel Sing Association and to arrange use of the Blackburn Patteson Realty firm’s office space

Minden Robert K. Holliday Oak Hill Fayette Needy Association, Inc FNA Wallace P. Bennett R. L. Melba Smithers Jane Graham Thurmond E. N. Goode Randolph Johnson Oak Hill Baptist Church C. H. Leach Helen Bakosky Salem Road Goode Holliday Homer Harris Brooklyn Leach R. W H. B. Bud Gilkerson Kilsyth Myrl O'Dell Treadway Bennett Goode Holliday Wilbur Williams de Pugh Graham Johnson Otie Carden Fayette Gospel Sing Association J. A. Blackburn Blackburn-Patteson Realty

New COLONAID laxative promises three way relief

Aging colon slows waste passage and dries stool. COLONAID claims to prevent dry hardened waste, rebulk and retone colon muscles, and gently stimulate lower colon reflexes. It purports overnight relief, is safe for expectant mothers, and does not affect nutrient absorption. Introductory size 43 cents.

New Colonaid Colonaid

Circles Reorganize Officers at Mount Hope Baptist Temple

Five circles at Mount Hope Baptist Temple have been reorganized and will meet Feb. 6. Hulbert Circle meets at 1 p.m. with officers led by Mrs. Robert Jeter and Mrs. Lawrence Angle. Philatheia, Galilean, Minnie E Garrett, and Miriam Circles list respective chairmen and co-chairmen with secretaries, sunshine chairs, White Cross, and love gift roles.

Mount Hope ANS Mount Hope Baptist Temple Hulbert Robert Jeter Lawrence Angle Frank Graff Robert Penman Sunshine Frank Furin White Cross Luther A. Lewallen Hazel Samples Love Gift Philathea Circle Guy Pettit Ernest Mann Eva Cope James Twohig Freda Salmon John Brady Galilean Circle J. E. Richeson Ruth Lilly Mary Sue Wilkins Lillian Davis A. L. Walker Florence Duncan Willia Thompson Minnie E. Garrett Helen Thrasher Andrew Oschlager Donald Humphrey Miriam Circle Patrick C. Graney Mary Buckley Raymond Tissue Blanche Davis Joe Trail

Americans Spend Over Half a Billion on Greeting Cards

A report notes that Americans purchase greeting cards totaling more than 500 million dollars annually. The study highlights consumer habit trends and the nationwide market size for holiday and personal messages.

Disposable clothes reshape fashion and waste economics

A Ward Cannel piece explores disposable garments across labs, homes, and events. It notes early fabric tech, high speeds in production, and the paradox of paper wear debuts versus laundering and burnable disposal. Consumers show resistance to paper clothing despite novelty pricing.

Couple Exchanges Vows in Afternoon Ceremony

Miss Ella Mae Smith became the bride of Kenner Smith in an afternoon ceremony at the Greer home in Glen Fork officiated by Rev. Oren Greer. The bride wore a blue crepe street length dress with white accessories. The couple planned to visit Colmar, Kentucky, then move to Chicago, where Smith is employed, after a stay in Kentucky until February.

Kenner Smith McGraws Glen Rogers High School

Feeder Pigs To Be Discussed By Experts

Fayetteville area meeting brings H L Riggle and Ben Wamsley to discuss feeder pig production. Topics include marketing timing weights and market destinations. Charles Shakelford will present Beckley area sale results and future development plans.

Fayetteville RNS H. L. Riggle Fayette County John Eddy Hico Ben Wamsley West Virginia University Riggle Charles T. Shakelford Rural Developmnt Council Beckley Area

Reid kin honor Sabine daughter Joan with Saturday night visit

Mr and Mrs Andrew Reid hosted Sabine guests Saturday night at their home in honor of daughter Joan. Attendees included George Phillips Dale Emerson Brooks Jerry Domi Sandra Pruett Patty Ellis Darlene Frances Regina Pruett Skipper Blake Joe Phillips Betty Ellis Danny Burleson Larry Domi Ethel Tilley Robert Tolliver Delores Blake Roland Sizemore Duane Tolliver and Pauline Burleson. The evening featured games and refreshments.

Sabine RNS Joan Andrew Reid George Phillips Dale Emerson Brooks Jerry Domi Sandra Pruett Patty Ellis Darlene Frances Regina Pruett

Latricia Johnson Improves After Pneumonia Attack

Latricia Johnson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wavell Johnson, returned home Wednesday from Wyoming General Hospital Mullens after pneumonia. Mrs Hayden Wolfe attended the Wyoming County Postmaster’s meeting in Pineville. Ohio ranks 11th among states in sheep and lamb production.

Glen Rogers Latricia Johnson Wyoming General Hospital Mullens Latricia Wavell Johnson Hayden Wolfe Wyoming County Pineville Ohio States Union

Birthday Party Honoring Elizabeth Mullins At Moran Avenue

Mr and Mrs C L Mullins celebrated their daughter Elizabeths sixth birthday with a Saturday party at their home 815 Moran Avenue Guests included Tommie Joe Nichols Robin Pryor Susan Kemp Esmeralda Cardenas Dick Cline Sunny Sue Phillips Judy Caldwell Debbie Roope Johnnie Eldreth Debbie Akers Anetta Jeffrey Van Shrewsbury and Sabrina Steele.

Past Matrons Meet at Mount Hope

The Past Matrons Club met Thursday at Mrs. Eva Cope's home. The Bible was read by Mrs. Jennie Cope Carter. Mrs. Ward led a program on Christian vocation. Cards were signed for ill members. Next meeting set for February 15 at Mrs. Jennie Cope Carter's home with plans for the program and Bible lesson.

Mount Hope RNS Eva Cope Jennie Cope Carter William C. Ward J. W. Lambert Maggie Hinchey H. A. Cart L. D. Clark

Pineville Resident Honored At Shower

A stork shower honoring Mrs. William Thomas was held Friday night in the Raleigh Coca Cola building social room. Pineville hostesses included Mrs. Clyde Boggs and others. prizes went to Mrs. Lloyd Whitt and Lonnie Simmons. guest list features numerous Pineville residents.

Pineville RNS William Thomas Raleigh Coca Cola Clyde Boggs Charles Beavers Jack Lambert Wesley Brown Robert Adams Eugene Campbell Lloyd Whitt Lonnie Simmons Keith Bias Harry Wright Mae Cook Ruby Freeman C. R. Becklehimer Richard L. Huffman Sam Lambert John Lambert Ruth Browning R .M. Simmons Robert Gilley Gene Harvey John H. Martin Jack D. Martin Greta Browning

BYF’er Mullens of the Month Named at Sweet Home Church

Carol Lester, 13, named BYF’er of the month by the Baptist Youth Fellowship of Sweet Home Church. An eighth grade student at Maben Grade School, she is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Lester of Maben.

Whitesville Woman Travels to Texas After Father's Death

Mrs. Jean Salamy of Whitesville flew to Texas after her father died last week. She left Charleston by plane on Wednesday and plans to stay through February. She will reside at 1110 Bellaire Street in Amarillo.

Texas Whitesville Jean Salamy Charleston Bellaire St Amarillo Tey

Mount Hope rural notes with measles and visits

Billy Bergendahl seven, in grade two at Mount Hope Elementary, is home ill with measles. Teachers Miss Irma Jones and Mrs. Helen Darnall are noted as ill or substituting. Residents include Mrs Blaine Smith visiting Florida relatives, Nelson and Perry families returning from Lake Worth and Miami, and missionaries Rev Eugene Jordan and his children visiting Mount Hope. The Jordan family led the Sunday service at Mount Hope Baptist Temple.

Mount Hope RNS Billy Bergendahl Frank Bergendahl Billy Irma Jones Helen Darnall E. W. Dunkley Blaine Smith Sam McIntire Sarasota Fla Nelson Davis Ronald Perry Lake Worth Miami Norvel Perry West Palm Beach Lucy Howell Eugene Jordan Gene Peggy Ecuador Jordans Mount Hope Baptist Temple

Copper Wire Stolen From Kaymoor Mine No 1

Oak Hill State Police investigate a second copper wire theft at Kaymoor Mine No 1. About 1,000 feet of trolley wire vanished on Sunday night, following a prior theft earlier in the week that took 500 feet. Local investigation ongoing.

Oak Hill State Police Kaymoor Mine No. 1

Toaster Trouble and toddler mischief explained

A reader asks how to handle a lively two year old. The answer advises moving dangerous items out of reach and using consistent, real consequences to teach obedience. It emphasizes that toddlers explore to learn people and values trust when adult behavior matches words.

Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Gay Foster Guild Elects Officers at Mount Hope

The Gay Foster Guild of Mount Hope Baptist Temple elected officers at its Tuesday 7 pm meeting hosted by Miss Paulette Garrett. New officers include Joann Penman president Cecilia Harless vice president Paulette Garrett secretary Nancy Stafford Love Gift chairperson. The next meeting will be February 27 at Cecilia Harless home.

Mount Hope RNS Foster Guild Mount Hope Baptist Temple Paulette Garrett Malinda Davis Janet Logan Nancy Stafford Joann Penman Jan Caye Gwinn Haiti Sharon Parker Nancy Fumich Jane Carvin Libby Schutt Beverly Logan Cecilia Harless Blanche Davis Love Gift Zona Hoke Stafford Faye Smithson Joshua Ruth

Navy ship-fitter Teddy Stone to attend welding school

Teddy Stone of Bayonne New Jersey serving as ship-fitter second class in the United States Navy will leave Monday for San Diego California to attend an eight week welding school. He visits with his children Teddy Ray Janie Jackie and Pamela at their grandparents home. John Magliano of Price Hill has returned home after minor surgery at Beckley Memorial Hospital last week.

Bradley S. R. Stone Teddy Stone Bayonne N.J Stone United States Navy San Diego Calif Teddy Ray Janie Jackie Pamela John Magliano Price

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