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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1956

Page

4

State funds aid park projects and Red Cross swimming classes

The article outlines state appropriation for park improvements including Grandview Meadow Creek and several state parks, plus power line work and road projects. It notes $15,000 for inland funds and lists numerous individuals connected to Red Cross swimming classes for 4H campers starting August 6 at Waterdale and other sites with instructors and volunteers.

Board of Public Works Denzil L. Gainer Grandview Grandview Creek Tygart Lake State Park In Lake Cedar Creek State Park Check Dam North Bend State Park Beastart Waterdale Katherine Hud Easraais Deston Phyllis Harvey Red Cross John Millions Fink Jerry Ellison Jerry Lilly Ann Buford Neal Jane Woods Barbara Burdiss Frank Park Con Modorn Judy Shumate Martha Wood Katherine Jones Pat, Costelli Sandra Fox Nickli Gafalis Harriett Davis Dan Certiny Williams Botecar George Bullock Elizabeth Burdeth Wayne Campbell Roger Childres Tommy Thias Louis Corey Muahne Ernest Winn Poona’ Hodson Tommy Minter Humphrey Jane Kesler Robert Ing Knapp Eugene Lege Virginia Legge Black Knight

DMV Commissioner To Address Raleigh County Demos

DMV Commissioner Seph P. Condry will address the Raleigh County Young Democrats session in the Raleigh County Courtroom. The meeting at 8 pm Friday will select Raleigh County delegates to the State Young Democrats convention in August.

Raleigh County Young Demo Young Democrats Club Seph P. Condry Department of Motor Vehicles Condry

Pastor's Anniversary Observed by Church

A sixth anniversary observance at Mr. Vernon Baptist Church Stamford City and Lanark features nightly services hosted by several church groups. The Sunday School program begins at 7 p.m. with devotions by Mrs. Tweedy and Mrs. Blunt. welcome by Wetzel Scott and response by Mrs. Garland. Participants include Ebenezer Central and Welcome Baptist Sunday Schools, a Joyce Hunt and Fillis Jennings duet, and choirs from St. John Baptist and Mt. Vernon Youth. The Usher Board and Youth Church lead Friday night. plans list Lillian Carter Hannah Natlie Mickey Jimmie Carey William Harvey. Rev. J. Clark to preach. closing by Deacon Board and master of ceremonies William Carey. Sunday 2:30 p.m. devotionals by William Chambers and T. Tucker. welcome by William Morris, response by appointment, and a solo by Mrs. Joshua Luster. anniversary sermon by Rev. W. J. Carter. evening music by North Beckley Whipple Price Hill and McAlpin choirs. A Just-A-Merc' Circle meeting is set for Friday at Mrs. Theresa Durgan's home at 8 p.m. Personal notes include Doris Snyder visiting Roanoke Virginia to see relatives.

Mr. Vernon Baptist Church Stamford City Lanark Etta Tweedy Ada Blunt Wetzel Scott Hazel Garland Ebenezer Central Baptist Welcome Baptist Sunday Schools Joyce Hunt Fillis Jennings Usher Board Lillian Carter Genevieve Hannah Natlie Mickey Jimmie Carey William Harvey J. €. Clark St. John Baptist Choir Mt. Vernon Deacon Board William Carey William Chambers T. Tucker William Morris Joshua Luster W. J. Carter North — Beckley Whipple Price Hill McAlpin

Revival Series Opens at Rhodell Church of God

The Rhodell Church of God opens a revival this week led by Evangelist Johnny Franklin with his wife providing music. Evening services start at 7 p.m. daily, with morning and evening prayer periods. Rev. L. P. Beard, pastor, said the revival will continue indefinitely after starting. Franklin recently returned from North Carolina meetings and resides in MacArthur.

Rhodell

Scout Leaders Training Session Set Tuesday

Greenwood and Segund Day Camp counselors and Girl Scout Leaders will meet Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Beaver Lake. Mrs Eugene Meadows publicity chairman Raleigh County Girl Scout Council asks attendees to bring picnic lunches.

Greenwood and SegundDay Eugene Meadows Raleigh County

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