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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1962

Page

6

Fayetteville Jaycees Install Officers At Dinner Meet

Fayetteville Junior Chamber of Commerce held an installation banquet at the Fayette County Memorial Building. Dr Edwin Warfield discussed the year’s activities and presented Key Men certificates to Leon Spencer John Dickerson Ralph Feazell Paul McKown and Carl Riner. Spencer presented American Press certificates to reporters and others. Bill Garvin of Regional 5 Jaycees spoke and presented pins to outgoing and new officers. Attendees included Riner Dickerson McKown Feazell Hunsaker Spencer Warrrick James Doyle Thompson and others.

Fayetteville RNS Charleston Jaycees Garvin Pines Spencer Carl Riner Paul McKown John Dickerson Tunney Hunsaker United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycee Riner Dickerson McKown Feazell Hunsaker Warrick James

Brenda Centers and Kenny Stewart Wed at Oceana First Church

The Oceana First Church of God hosted the Saturday wedding of Brenda Sue Centers and Kenny C. Stewart. Rev. William Lusk officiated at 3 p.m. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Centers of Kopperston, wore a blue sheath dress with black accessories and graduated in May from Oceana High School. She has worked for the FBI in Washington and held lead roles in clubs. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stewart of Matheny, is an Oceana High School graduate of 1960 and plans to study at Concord College in Athens. He lettered in football, basketball and track. They will live in Athens while he continues his studies.

Oceana RNS Oceana First Church of God Brenda Sue Centers Kenny C. Stewart William Lusk W. T. Centers Kopperston Bill Stewart Matheny Oceana High School National Honor Society Future Homemakers of America Tri-Hi-Y Tribal Council OHS Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington Concord College Athens Stewart Concord

Doan’s Pills Offer Fast Relief For Back Aches

The ad promotes Doan’s Pills for fast relief of backache headache and muscular pains caused by exertion or stress. It claims three actions: pain relief soothing bladder irritation and mild diuretic effect. It encourages a good night’s sleep and mentions the large size.

Dean Doan

Meadow Bridge Pair Held For Shoplifting

A Meadow Bridge Fayette County woman Marjorie Mae Walker aged 41 and her daughter Opal Reynolds aged 24 were to receive preliminary hearings on shoplifting charges in Charleston. Police said they allegedly took merchandise from three stores including cheap sunglasses rain caps and costume jewelry.

Charleston W. Va UPI Meadow Bridge Fayette County Marjorie Mae Walker Opal Reynolds

Sue LaVerne Clay Feted At 15th Birthday Party

SAULSVILLE. Mr. and Mrs. Verne E. Clay honored their daughter Sue LaVerne with a pajama party on Saturday celebrating her 15th birthday. The event at the Clay home included games and a midnight snack, with Sunday morning breakfast hosted by Mrs. Clay. Attendees included Jackie Lou Clay Jancine Brooks Sharon Clay Ethel Tolliver Rose Marie Shumate and Judy McGraw.

Saulsville RNS Verne E. Clay Sue LaVerne Clay Sharon Clay Ethel Tolliver Rose Marie Shumate Judy McGraw

Glen Rogers area guests visit relatives and friends

Glen Rogers residents host visiting relatives and friends over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Hubert Durham returned from Morgantown with their daughter in law Mrs Charles Durham joining dinners and visits in Glen White Stamford and Cleveland. Oley Duncan recovers after a stroke at Beckley Memorial Hospital.

Glen Rogers RNS Hubert Durham Morgantown J. E. Durham Elizabeth Ogle Charles Durham Donnie Nuckols Jackie Canterbury Glen White Ray Payne Stamford Durhams Bob Sheppard Debbie Cleveland Ohio Arvil Gentry Arlington Jerry Anderson John Sizemore Hal North Charmane Indiana Richwood Aubrey Fanning Pamela Cook San Pedro Calif Baulah Presley Ed Cook Cook Pamela Fanning Raleigh Wyoming Mining Co Bill Marland Bob Charleston David Linda J. R. Staley J. W. Thompson Honaker Sims Maxwield Coalwood Virginia Donald Fletcher Thompson Sizemore Waldo Tackett Curtis Bristol Tenn Tacketts Ravencliff Oley Duncan Beckley Memorial Hospital Duncan Cecil Allen

Physician and Dentist Ratios in U S Population

About 133 physicians and 57 dentists per 100000 people in the U S population.

U. S

Weekend Visitors and Relatives Gather in Pax Area

Local families spent weekends visiting relatives across Pax area towns. Residents from Baltimore, Ridgeville, Chilhowie, and Jacksonville joined gatherings at Weirwood and surrounding homes. Travel included returns to Cleveland and Indianapolis after visits with parents and grandparents.

PAX John Thompson Lee Ellison Lloyd and Russell James O'Toole Baltimore Danny Thompson Dale Allan Carolyn Berea Ohio Charley Lafferty Weirwood Roy Tyree Brenda Keith Tyree Linda Lively Earl Hugart Rainelle Pax Area Jack Bowyer Carol Steven Jacksonville Fla Fonda Paschal Owen Paschal Mary Ellen Kenneth Vincent Doris Ann Chilhowie Sue Paschal Myrtle McBride Ridgeville N. C J. D. Janney Jerry Stover Oak Hill Sherman Stover Allen, Mullens Charles Thompson Willard Lafferty Mount Hope Dolly Brock Jerry Jimmie Brock Indianapolis Ind Billie Brock Greenfield Jimmie

Family Reunion Brings 30 Tilley Relatives Together

RAVENCLIFF RNS s report 30 Tilley family members gathered at Aden and Mary Tilley home to celebrate a five year reunion. Attendees included nine sons and three daughters with spouses and ten grandchildren from Newport News Virginia to Ravencliff. Also present were friends Asa Wesley and Joyce Ravencliff and the Milam family from Glen White.

Ravencliff RNS Aden Tilley Tilley Herbert Tilley Frank Hartington Texas Ray Tilley Joe E. C. Tilley Gary Evelyn Freeman Byers Newport News Brady Tilley Timothy James Tommy Debra Theodore Tilley Sabine Randall Randell Ethel Roger Brenda Gerald Asa Wesley Joyce Dillar Milam Harold Lenora Glen White Pauline Tilley Crab Orchard Linda Trump Bob John C. Beck Winston Salem N. C

Local crews conduct aerial spraying for power line work

Duncan and R. L. Hayes of Vivian Louisiana with Campbell Air Service along with Wilburn of Bland Virginia and Lonnie Davis of Slate Virginia are spraying for the power company using Campbell Air Service equipment and Bart lett Tree Co crews conducting the operation.

McGraw Family Reunion Scheduled at Milam Church

The McGraw family reunion will be held July 15 at Milam Methodist Church McGraws with 10 a.m. activities led by Earnest Shumate pastor Rev Paul Peppon delivering the sermon Aunt Mary McGraw giving the opening prayer. Dinner at 12 30 on church grounds weather permitting. otherwise in the dining room. Afternoon sessions include officer elections and entertainment with public invited.

McGraws RNS McGraw Milam Methodist Church Earnest Shumate Shumate Paul Peppon James H Mary” McGraw Association

Clifftop 4-H Camp Dates Set

Fayette County announces the annual Fay ette County 4H Camp will run July 16 to 21 at Washington Carver 4-H Camp in Clifftop. Mrs Ethel H Banks says members should contact local leaders or her for camp applications and information. Campers are urged to bring their own cameras to learn photography.

Clifftop Fayette County Washington Carver Ethel H. Banks

Adult Sewing Class Planned In Pineville

Pineville High School home economics teacher Mrs. Murl Collins announces a meeting Thursday at 10 a.m. at the high school to organize a free adult sewing class as part of the summer vocational home economics program. The class runs July 16 to 24 and welcomes beginners and those with sewing problems.

Pineville ANS Murl Collins Pineville High School Collins

Area Teachers Attend WVU Guidance Course

Two area educators, Carl T. Hazzard of Mullens and Hortense M. Collaw of Oak Hill, join 25 other high school teachers at West Virginia University for a nine week summer guidance institute. The program, sponsored by the National Defense Act, runs June 18 to August 17 and requires participants to have a master's degree or equivalent in guidance.

Morgantown West Virginia University Carl T. Hazzard Mullens Hortense M. Collaw Oak Hill

McGraw in Critical Condition at Wyoming General Hospital

James H. Fud McGraw a longtime town resident active in civic and church life is listed in critical condition at Wyoming General Hospital Mullens He had been discharged Saturday and moved to his son William H McGraw and daughter in law Raven Cliff home before his condition worsened Sunday and necessitated ambulance transfer back to the hospital

McGraws Citiens James H McGraw Wyoming General Hospital Mullens William H. McGraw Ravencliff

Fayetteville People and Visits Highlight Weekend

Fayetteville residents share hospital and home visits across the region. Nell Gladwell remains a patient at Kanawha Valley Hospital Charleston. Edith Dillion J H White and Patrick Graney travel from Fayetteville Mount Hope to New York City. Roy Bailey visits in Fayette St. Dunn family hosts J H White and Catherine White. John Witt Jr Greg Daniel Street attend Ham Radio Convention in Jacksons Mill July 8-9. A J Duncan returns Fayette Ave after Oak Hill Hospital hip surgery. Wyatt Casto White Sulphur Springs visits Bill Akers Old Court Street. George W Duncan Richmond Va visits his mother on Fayette Ave. Eddie Neal, Sarah Sr., visits friends in Logan.

Fayetteville Rns Nell Gladwell Daniels Street Kanawha Valley Hospital Charleston Edith Dillion J. H. White Patrick Graney Mount Hope New York City Roy E. Bailey Beckley Tunney Hunsaker Fayette St Maple Ave Catherine White Richwood John Witt Jr Greg Jackson's Mill A. J. Duncan Fayette Ave Oak Hill Hospital Wyatt Casto White Sulphur Springs Bill Akers Old Court Street George W. Duncan Richmond Eddie Neal Sarah Sr Logan

Stores Sell Food Staples In U S Drug Outlets

An estimated 22 percent of U S drug stores now sell food staples marking a shift in retail offerings. The figure highlights convergence of pharmacy and grocery formats, signaling expanded product lines for shoppers and potential competition with traditional grocers.

U. S

Pineville Swim Class Under Way at Palisades Pool

In Pineville the first of two swimming sessions began July 9 at Palisades Pool with a second class slated for July 30. The beginner group includes Danny McKinney Laura Lambert Jackie Lambert Connie Jean Brenda Sands Melody Church and many others. The intermediate class features Gary Browning Rose Haper Grant Shaffner and more. Classes are taught by Sam Bowers and Gerald Scott lifeguards.

Pineville RUS Palisades Pool Danny McKinney Laura Jackie Lambert Connie Jean Brenda Sands Melody Church Albert Baldwin Mike Ross Randy Brooks Tina Sue Bunting Helen Mildred Chenoweth David Cook Stephion Davis Shelia Andatricia Gunter Barbara Ann Sandra Halsey Deborah Goode Sam Bowers Gerald Scott

Mullens Scouts Camping In Va

Boy Scout Troop 5 heads to Camp Rol for a week in Virginia with the Wilderness Guide theme based on the Boy Scout Handbook. Training covers wilderness camping, cooking, navigation, pioneering, first aid, swimming, rowing, archery and more. attendees include Rodney Bentley, Tommy Dick, David Wolf, Billy Wolf, and many others. leaders Bill McGee and Earl Elmore Jr. supervise and transport is arranged by Red Short and others with return team scheduled July 14.

Carlos Lester Justan Miller Johnny Tice Gregory Dempsey Tommy Mencer Bill Short Perry Burcham Kenneth Sluss Butch Bolen Donny Elmore Pat McGee Robert Kirby Paul Bower Bill McGee Earl Elmore Jr Red’’ Short John Tice S. J. Dempsey R. W. Kirby Ray Butler Earl Elmore H. S. Bur Cham

Are You Plotting Abolish Childhood The Mature Parent

Newspaper Enterprise Association discusses Norman M. Lobsenz's Red Book analysis of American parents pushing children toward premature maturity. The piece argues adult fears and societal pressures drive toys, dating, finance play, and dress to erode real childhood while parents dodge adult responsibility.

Red Book Magazine Norman M. Lobsenz Johnny Lobsenz Linda Janey Mommy Timmy Dad Fred Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fayette Jaycees Bill Garvin Brenda Centers K. Stewart Sue Clay Glidden P.O. Box Mabscott Snobol Snobol Company Pontiac, Michigan Mullens Area Appalachian Power Company Conley High School A. J McGraw Family States Reunion WVU Mullens Scouts Muriel Lawrence National Postronic Bank of Raleigh Bank of Raleigh Main Kanawha Streets Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
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