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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1961

Page

6

17 Couples Seek Permits To Wed

Fayetteville reporters note 17 couples filed for marriage licenses in Fayette County. List includes Calvin Ballenger and Shelia Willey, Elias Blackburn and Hazel Hardy, Robert Cottle and Sharon Treadway, Gilbert Davenport and Ethel Davis, Howard Eads and Rita Dove, and many others headed for nuptials across Oak Hill Danville and Fayetteville areas.

Fayetteville RNS Fayette County Calvin Harvey Ballenger Indianapolis Ind Algie Myrtle Ballenger Shelia Maxine Willey Danese Raymond and Iona Willey Elias Blackburn Beckwith Wade Virgie Blackburn Hazel Hardy French Opal Hardy Robert Lee Cottle Dempsey Robert M Velva Cottle Sharon Gay Treadway Brooklyn Elijah A Alice Treadway

Judson Circle Meets Tuesday in Fayetteville Church

Ann Judson Mission Circle of First Baptist Church in Fayetteville met Tuesday night. Leader Mrs. Robert L. Kincaid opened with prayer. minutes and finances were reported by Mrs. James Samples. Everette Underwood named circle shut-in after a member’s death. Den nis Shockey spoke urging carding missionaries, Love Gift program titled And A Little Boy by Dean Phillips, and Strengthen Me based on Philippians read by Mrs. George T. Myles.

Fayetteville RNS Ann Judson Mission Circle First Baptist Church Robert L. Kincaid Elsie Eppes Epperly James Samples Boston Dempsey Everette Underwood Dennis Shockey Dean Phillips Garfield Keith George T. Myles Ann Judson W. R. Ballard Joel Conner John L. Settle

Editor Speaks Mullens Rotary Talk on Tax Assessments

C V Stewart editor of the Mullens Advocate spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon at the Wyoming Hotel on tax assessments. Lawrence McKensine of Princeton Rotary was a guest. Do C Cassinelli will lead the program at the next meeting Thursday.

Mullens C. V. Stewart Mullens Advocate Rotary Club Wyoming Hotel Lawrence McKensine Princeton Rotary Club Do. C. Cassinelli

Equating Absence With Disaster A Bad Policy

Warren’s mother warns of fires and illnesses when she leaves him with a sitter. She overemphasizes dangers to fuel fear, making the child anxious and resentful. The piece argues that absence does not equal catastrophe and questions the mother’s motive that strains the first day of school.

Warren Dr. Wickham Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Things Not What They Seem In A Mining Project

The report describes unusual terms like ball bearing apertifs and monocle safety lenses used as components in air swirl guides and safety equipment. It notes a jet engine housing nicknamed Birthday cake with pins and frosting compound scheduled to open Labor Day, while debris is hauled away and coal sold to The New River Co. An 800-foot main tunnel with four rooms and a six and a half foot clearance is planned.

New River Co

William W Andrews faces two suits over $136,130 in crash case

The Raleigh County Circuit Clerk’s office filed two lawsuits by Theman Rorrer as administrator of George B Rorrer’s estate and by Ildon E Rorrer alleging negligence by William W Andrews in a Harper Road collision on Sept 1. Ildon seeks $126,130 for injuries and damages plus $10,000 for George Rorrer’s death. medical costs total about $8,000 with expected rise to $10,000 and lost wages $7,500.

William W. Andrews Edgewood Dr Harper Roags Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's Office Theman Rorrer George B. Rorrer Ildon E. Rorrer Harper Road Sldon Rorrer Andrews Ildon Borrer

EEP Workers Can Draw Pay In National Guard

Charleston UPI says West Virginia public works workers earning $1 an hour remain state employees and may take paid leave for summer National Guard training if a suitable job exists. One-night weekly Guard training pay also does not jeopardize their EEP status.

Charleston UPI West Virginia Public National Guard State Attorney General’s Office Asst. Atty Benjamin F. Yancey EEP

Raleigh man pleads to voluntary manslaughter charge

In Raleigh County Criminal Court on June 22 a man entered a no contest plea to involuntary manslaughter. Judge Harry L. McCreery will sentence on July 19 with a range of one day to one year in Raleigh County Jail. Separately Rosie and Charles Walker of Oak Hill sue Burleson Motor Co. for 16475.62 alleging unrequested repair work on a new car caused Mrs. Walker a nervous collapse and $10,000 damages.

Raleigh County Harry L. McCreery Andrews Rosie Charles Walker Oak Hill Burleson Motor Co Beckley Walker

Ministerial Student to Speak to WSCS

Mullens ministerial student Bobby Sclater will address the Women's Society of Christian Service Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Friendship Hall First Methodist Church. He will speak on God's Word, Our Words with Mrs G W Biggs introducing and Mrs E T Hughes in charge of the devotional.

Mullens RNS Bobby Sclater Women’s Society of Christian Service Friendship Hall First Methodist Church G. W. Biggs E. T. Hughes

Rainelle and Princeton Students Named to WVU Dean's List

Virginia Weber and Ralph Stard of Rainelle and Agnes Lowe of Princeton were named to the West Virginia University dean's list for the spring semester. Dean Quintus C. Wilson noted that students must carry at least 14 credit hours and maintain a B average or higher. Radio Free Europe maintains a U S news bureau and ten in Europe, with about half its programming devoted to news analysis.

Virginia’ Weber Ralph Stard Rainelle Agnes Lowe Princeton West Virginia University School of Journalism Quintus C. Wilson Radio Free Europe United States Europe RFE

Scenic Drive Proposed Around New River Canyon

Fayette County plans a 15 mile scenic route paralleling the New River canyon linking Hawks Nest and Babcock state parks. The drive targets overlook sites with picnic and camping spots, and aims to showcase the canyon as a national park area. Governor Barron may be shown the route during his September visit.

Fayetteville RNS New River Canyon Fayette County P. L. Elmore Te County Industrial Corp Elmore Hawks Nest Babcock Conservation Commission Hawks Nest State Park Duval Shultz Long Charleston Washington, D.C Shultz Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Governor Barron

Wyoming Delegate advocates extending free license plates to all officers

WYOMING COUNTY debate over free state license plates for sheriffs and deputies grows. Supporters say it aids law enforcement while critics seek equal treatment for all officers. The program grants tax free supplies and equipment, plus savings, under titles held on trust by the West Virginia Sheriffs Bureau.

Pineville RNS Wyoming Lelan Phillips Wyoming County West Virginia Sheriffs’ Bureau

Circle Conducts Bible Quiz at Mount Hope Church

Members of the missionary Society of the First Church of God in Mount Hope met at Mrs. Kathryn Lancianese’s home. Joyce Spade presided, Mintora Johnson read scripture, and poems were presented. Bettie Foster won the Bible quiz. refreshments were served. next meeting is August 8.

Mount Hope BNS Missionary Society of the First Church of God In Kathryn Lancianese Joyce Spade Mintora Johnson Gussie Perry Jesus Bettie Foster

Warden Divides Estate For Heirs

Mrs. Lula Mae Warden of Calloway Heights gains life ownership of her husband James J. Warden’s real estate under a 1954 will probated June 8. Upon Lula Mae’s death, the property goes to their sons Lloyd A. and James T. Warden, with Lloyd to receive specified personal items.

Lula Mae Warden Calloway Heights James J. Warden Warden Lloyd A. Warden James T. Warden Lloyd A Hollywood James T Katherine V. McLaughlin Fostoria Isabelle M. Burke Raleigh County Clerks Office Edith Ennis Beckley W. S. Ennis Edith D. Ennis Pearl Washington J. W. Hunter Hunter Ida Cantley Naoma Pete Cantley Cantley Jesse Aaron Fink Beaver Leo Deluca

Mayor Impounds Car Of Long Branch Man

A car driven by Willie Taylor, Long Branch, crashed through a Pax property owned by Mrs. C. Humphrey causing about 100 dollars in damages. Mayor Enoch Moore will keep the car impounded until damages are paid and vows to crack down on violators and prosecute speeders. Additional notes list visiting relatives at Huntington and Pax dinners with local residents.

PAX RNL Enoch Moore Willie Taylor Long Branch Humphrey

Mrs Virginia Elliott to Lead Song Service

Mrs Virginia Elliott will lead the song service and assist with accompanying duties at the upcoming church gathering, set to be held this Sunday in the downtown auditorium.

Virginia Elliott

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