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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1964

Page

2

English Visitor Tour Across United States To West Virginia

English visitor Mrs Walter Simmons of St Helens Lancashire travels with T Sgt Amos Green and Mrs Green visiting New York City Washington D C Mullens and Ravencliff. They plan Kokomo Indiana stop to visit S Sgt Jim Heatherly before Green returns to Whiteman Air Force Base Missouri. Simmons works as a production checker in a shirt factory in England.

Walter Simmons St. Helens Lancashire British Isles United States Sgt Amos “Mac”? Green Green Ravencliff Simmons New York Greens New York City Washington, D.C West Virginia Mullens William H. McGraw McGraws and Kokomo Ind S. Sgt Jim Heatherly Whiteman Air Force Base Missouri

Cottrill family attends State Dental Convention at Greenbrier

Dr and Mrs Clarence C Cottrill and daughter Kathryn Grace left Sunday for White Sulphur Springs as guests at The Greenbrier where Dr Cottrill attends the State Dental Convention. He is a past president of the state Dental Society and serves on the council on scientific sessions of the American Dental Association.

Glen Rogers RNS Clarence C. Cottrill Kathryn Grace White Sulphur Springs Greenbrier Cottrill The State Dental Society Council On Scientific Sessions Sad American Dental Associa

Lilly Parker family honor husband with 78th birthday party

Mr and Mrs B W Lilly Rhodell and Mr and Mrs Joe Parker and children Corinne spent the past week at the Lilly Parker summer cabin on Greenbrier River. Mrs Lilly honored her husband with a surprise birthday party in observance of his 78th birthday anniversary.

Mullens B. W Lilly, Rhodell Joe Parker Corinne Lilly-Parker Greenbrier River Lilly

Mullens CWF Holds Meeting at First Christian Church

The Christian Women’s Fellowship met Wednesday evening in Mullens at the First Christian Church. Mrs. Lou Christian and Miss Carolyn Sue Christian were co-hostesses. Mrs. Cecil Harrold delivered the devotional on Travel Safely. Mrs. Loy Christian led the program. Refreshments served to 14 members and a guest.

Mullens RNS Christian Women's Fellowship First Christian Church Lou Christian Carolyn Sue Christian Cecil Harrold Loy Christian

Fayetteville Methodist Class Attends Camp Picnic

Members of the Fayetteville Young Adult Joy Sunday School Class joined a Saturday evening picnic at Beckwith 4-H Camp. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bill Akers Jane Ellen and Mark Mr and Mrs Ermel Hess and son Mike Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tygrett and Christi and Ken and Mr and Mrs Tunney Hunsaker and Sally Jean and Tunney Jr.

Fayetteville RNS Young Adult Joy

Hospital Admits M4 During Week in Mullens Area

The Wyoming General Hospital in Mullens reports patient admits and discharges for July 12 to July 18. Names include Mrs. Edgar Fields, Mullens. Steve Bailey, Wyco. Mrs. Ella Billing, Mullens. several others in Mullens Baileysville Oceana and nearby areas. Multiple infants noted among discharged patients.

Mullens Wyoming General Hospital Edgar Fields Steve Bailey Wyco Mary Harriston Sarah Acord Pearl Collier Addie Worley Drema Walker Steve Billings Linda Cumby Euraha Christian Inez Bleyins Yvonne Clay Ella Sizemore Katherine Morgan Bobbie Mayse Irene Combs Herndon Heights Betty Mills Basin Charlotte Holcomb Man Sandra Childress Matheny Robert Pugh Pauline Vaught Ravencliff James Hill Jackie Poff Ivan Pizzino Deloris Davis Ward Shrewsbury Opal Morgan and Infant Phyllis Brooks Allen Junction Clarence Ratliff Itmann Patricia Walker Simon Oberita Wade Ann Kuhlke James Tolliver Barbara Weaver William Bailey Debbie Lafferty James Gregg Robert Stover Clair York Mullen Roger McKinney Rhodell Linda Lusk Hatcher Pauline McGraw Frank Lester Stephenson Rosemary Lambert Otsego Sheila Quarry Walter McKinney Margaret Lusk Lois Stafford William Epperson William Wright Hobart Pendry

O'Connor Wins Afton Woodbrook playoff title

Christy O'Connor of Ireland defeated Roberto De Vicenzo of Argentina in sudden death at the second hole to win the $15,000 Sweet Afton professional golf tournament. Both finished regulation at 268 on the 6,092 yard par-71 course.

O'Connor AFTON

Little tots seek drink or bathroom after bedtime

Young children resist sleep, often calling for a drink or to use the bathroom soon after being tucked in. Parents report common bedtime interruptions as kids request water or need a toilet break, delaying rest.

Officers Elected At 14th McGraw Reunion

McGraw Reunion Association elected P. E. Mc Graw Mullens as chairman and Marvin Jack McGraw as secretary treasurer with Warren McGraw retained as master of ceremonies at the 14th reunion in McGraws. Attendees included the McGraw and Browns families and others. A worship service and music program followed, with letters from notable figures. Larry Dean England Mullens attends Summer Music Camp at West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon under American Legion Post 106 sponsorship.

McGraws RNS P. E. McGraw Mullens McGraw Reunion Association Marvin Jack” McGraw Warren McGraw Pineville McGraw Browns Cozorts Larry Dean England West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon American Legion Post 106 Larry Riley England Moran Avenue Mullens High School Science Club First Christian Church Mullens and Christian Youth Fellowship

Rainbow Girl Gels Campership at Rainbow Camp

Susan Elliott, member of Assembly No. 14, Rainbow for Girls, wins a campership to Rainbow Camp starting July 26 at Beckwith 4-H Camp. Winona Chapter No. 59 Order of Eastern Star Mount Hope sponsors. Rainbow Order meeting in Masonic Hall Mount Hope announced July 21 Rainbow picnic at Little Beaver Park with a 4 pm departure for a Wiener roast. Oak Hill Rainbow invites girls to Sunday program at 2 pm when charter will be granted by Olive Zimmer. District 5 meeting set for Beckley August 22.

Mount Hope Susan Elliott Assembly No Order of Rainbow Rainbow Beckwith Winona Order of Eastern Star Rainbow Order Masonic Hall Little Beaver Park Oak Hill Rainbow Oak Hill Olive Zimmer Charleston

Church Group to Discuss The Church Beginning Where You Live

Circle No. 4 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Mullens will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Friendship Hall. Mrs. W. H. Thompson will lead the devotional and panel. Mrs. Sam Barton presides. she will review the Christian Workers school activities at Buckhannon July 6-10.

Mullens RNS Circle No. 4 Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Friendship Hall W. H. Thompson O. J. Woods Jr Pilgrim Perry Cook Pew E. H. McKay Pace Sam Barton Christian Workers School Buckhannon

Kiwanis Mount Hope Dinner Features Houldsworth Talk

Mount Hope Kiwanis Club hosted Art Houldsworth lieutenant governor Kiwanis West Virginia 7th District as guest speaker after returning from the Kiwanis International Convention in Los Angeles. He spoke on convention highlights and Kiwanis growth. William R. Davis announced plans to move to Elkins for a federal government position. John R. Rogers will assume the presidency.

Mount Hope RNS Art Houldsworth Kiwanis West Virginia Mount Hope Kiwanis Club Mountainair Hotel Houldsworth Kiwanis International Los Angeles Calif William R. Davis

Doctor Says Exercise Kills Germs

A doctor asserts exercise destroys germs but admits convincing people to adopt regular activity is challenging. The remark highlights public health tension between medical advice and adherence.

Adult Sewing Class Begins at Oceana High School

Oceana High School hosts an eight day adult sewing class taught by home economics teacher Mrs. Virginia Belle Smith. Two daily sessions run 9 am to noon and 1 to 4 pm with optional attendance. enrollment is requested today. An eight day session for high school girls follows July 29.

Oceana ANS Oceana High School Virginia Belle Smith

Visitation notices from Pax PAX column

Visiting lists from Pax PAX include Mr and Mrs Oval Webb in Tucson with their family, Mr and Mrs Albert Simms in Wil lis Branch with relatives, SGT Jackie Dwayne Akers on furlough from Fort Bragg with family in Long Branch and stops in Lancaster. Clyde Mowell and relatives in Covington and Indianapolis connections are noted, plus a Cleveland visit by the Hitt family with Sharon.

Pax Oval Webb William Dickerson David Billy Tucson Ariz Albert Simms Willis Branch Chester Dowell Albert Lee Roger Wayne Barbara Ann Kent Ohio Jackie Dwayne Akers Alaska Jack Akers Long Branch Homer Campbell Fort Bragg N. C Lancaster Jackie Jo Ann Crum Clyde Mowell Howard Covington Rosella Sutton Indianapolis Ind Larry Kile Junior Bailey Weirwood Cleveland James Moss Jack Hitt Sharon

Twin Sisters Visit Brother-in-law in Columbus

Twin sisters Christine and Claudine Aliff daughters of Mr and Mrs Herbert Aliff Herndon Heights are visiting their brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs C H Lambert in Columbus Ohio.

Columbus Bud Christine Claudine Aliff Herbert Aliff Herndon Heights C. H. Lambert Ohio

New Officers Nominated By Circle At Mount Hope church

Circle No 3 of Mount Hope Methodist Church nominates new 1964 65 officers at Tuesday meeting at Mrs N L Kemp home New members include Mrs Judy Thompson Mrs Ruth Lepto and Miss Linda Spade Officers named Nokie Thompson chairman Eva Corey co chair Susan Spade secretary Linda Spade assistant secretary and Juanita Ellison treasurer Other circle members listed The August meeting planned a program for the Woman's Society of Christian Service a rummage sale Aug 21 Sept 5 Love Gift chair Linda Spade and Love Gift notes announced

Mount Hope ANS Circle No. 3 Mount Hope Methodist Church N. L. Kemp Martha Amorine Judy Thompson Ruth Lepto Linda Spade Nokie Thompson Ann Massing Jewel Martin Charlotte Harless Patty Vargo Eva Covey Gladys Davis Julia Steplowski Theresa Hanes Juanita Ellison Susan Spade Kemp Eva Corey Cochairman Methodist Woman Martin Womans Society of Christian Service Hanes Haven Davis Maple Fork Road

Mature Parent Needs Shape Attitudes in Growth Talk

Excerpt from Karen Horney discusses how the neurotic’s past affects present attitudes. Shoulds prompt denial of influence, shifting blame to parents or overblown self-responsibility. Readers urged to accept early influences and master energies to outgrow them for better future life.

Muriel Lawrence Karen Horney M.D W. W. Norton & Co., Inc New York Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Five Births Recorded In Two Day Period

Wyoming General Hospital in Mullens reported five births over Monday and Tuesday. Among them are Sarah Marie, a girl born to Roscoe Maynor Jr. and wife at 12 12 a.m. Monday weighing four pounds four ounces. Douglas Lee, a boy born to Douglas Lee Childers and wife at 1 04 p.m. Tuesday weighing seven pounds one ounce. Sara Lyn, a girl to James Kuhlke and wife at 4 20 p.m. Tuesday weighing seven pounds eight ounces. Gloria Ann, a girl born to Jee Lee Walker and wife at 10 21 p.m. Tuesday. Melinda Gay, a girl to Ernest Roy Vaught and wife weighing five pounds nine ounces. and Carl Watson, a boy to Carl Watson Stafford and wife at 5 10 p.m. Friday weighing seven pounds eleven ounces.

Mullens Wyoming General Hospital Sarah Marie Roscoe Maynor Jr Baileysville Douglas Lee Douglas Lee Childers Kopperston James Kuhlke Sara Lyn Gloria Ann Jee Lee Walker Ernest Roy Vaught Ravencliff Melinda Gay

Otsego Briefs: Ill Father and Local Patients

Ostego OTSEGO RNS Charlie Lee Kade father of Mrs Clyde Acord Otsego and Paul Kade Allen Junction is seriously ill in St Luke Hospital Bluefield Miss Rose Lambert daughter of Mr and Mrs Ivan Lambert is a patient in Wyoming General Hospital Mullens Miss Peggy Acord daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde Acord has returned home to Otsego from Richlandtown Pa where she has been employed

Otsego Charlie Lee Kade Clyde Acord Paul Kade Allen Junction St. Luke Hospital Bluefield Rose Mary Lambert Ivan Lambert Wyoming General Hospital Mullens Peggy Acord Richlandtown

Former Yankee Bobby Brown to chair Colonial Invitation Tennis

Bobby Brown former New York Yankee infielder now a doctor and tennis singles champion of the Colonial Country Club was named to chair the September 16 to 20 Colonial Invitation Tennis Tournament at the Colonial Country Club Fort Worth Texas United Press International reported Brown is a physician and holds the club title as singles champion in the event slated for mid September at the Fort Worth venue

Fort Worth, Tex UPI Bobby Brown New York Yankee Colonial Country Club

Be A Reporter Local Contact Listings

Community reporters list multiple residents with addresses and phone numbers across towns including Flat Top Ghent Mabscott Mount Hope Mullens Oak Hill Oceana Pax Pineville Ravencliff Sabine McGraws Glen Fork Soulsville Rock Creek Shady Spring Sophia and contact persons such as Mrs. Cordie Nugen Mrs. Madge Davis Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson Mrs. Margaret Marchio Mrs. Jan Huffman Mrs. Floyd Warrick Jr Miss Elizabeth Williams Mrs. Maude Parolari and more.

Mount Hope Margaret Marchio Mullens Jan Huffman Oak Hill Floyd “Mop” Warrick Jr Oceana Mike Meador Pax Hazel Mowell Pineville Jack Martin Ravencliff-Sabine-McGraw

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mullens Cwf Beckley Piedmont Raleigh County Cincinnativening Service Washington Charlotte Piedmont Airlines John Brizendine Owensboro Thomas Flynn Thomas Mitchell Warren Allen Rebecca Amarillo Tex Rainbow Girl Gels Judy Stevenson Kaye Berry Deloris Batten Karen Keaton Mary Jean Dorsey Jan Caye Gwinn Sandy Anderson Judy Kincaid Linda Jones Sue Etta McManus Linda Brewer Margaret Miller Linda Vandall Judy Bowyer Jennie Cope Carter Cathern Berry Mary Stevenson WSCS Mr. Hope Kiwanians Wash & Wear Mr. and Mrs Carl Watson Ostego Raleigh Fayette Wyoming Raleigh Register Fairdale Glen Daniel C. W. Walker, Jr Tunney Hunsaker Ghent Cordie Nugen Glen White Donnie Nuckols Herndon-Covel-Garwood Terry Bailey MacArthur Elmer Akers Madge Davis Mabscott Elizabeth Robinson Rock Creek Maude Parolari Whitesville Shady Spring Martha Lilly Sophia Russell Pegram
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