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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1972

Page

6

Workshops Set In Wyoming For Day Care Center Groups

Southern West Virginia Regional Health Council schedules Distar Method workshops for day care staff in Wyoming Logan Mingo Mercer McDowell and Summers Raleigh counties. Sandra A Buckley leads sessions July 25 26 and 28 with behavior modification lectures and classroom demonstrations at county centers.

Wyoming Pineville Back West Virginia Regional Health Council Sandra A. Buckley Wyoming County Miss Buckley West Virginia University McDowell Maury County Tennessee McDowell County Chicago Buckley Colin Anderson St. Marys Logan County Logan Mingo Mercer McDowell and Wyroming County McDowell Center Mildred Shixley Glenna Richmond Joyce Logwood Mary Brooks Debbie Rice

Williams Chosen GRHS Principal

Pineville resident Bruce Williams was named principal of Glen Rogers High School by the Wyoming County Board of Education. A South Charleston and Concord College graduate, he has taught in Kanawha County Cocoa Florida and Wyoming County and served as probation officer. He is married to Shirley Church with two children.

Glen Rogers Pineville Bruce Williams Wyoming County Board of Education Williams South Charleston High School Concord College Athens Marshall University Huntington Kanawha Cocoa Fla Wyoming County Pineville Rotary Club Clearfork Valley Golf Association Pineville Masonic Lodge Shirley Church

American Baptist Women Meet At Pineville Church

The American Baptist Women of the Rockcastle Baptist Association met at Cook Memorial Baptist Church in Pineville. Attendees included Mrs. Alma Edwards and others holding leadership roles in Mission Societies from multiple churches.

Pineville Church Pineville American Baptist Women of the Rockcastle Baptist Association Cook Memorial Baptist Church Alma Edwards General Mission Society Lane Hawky Coal Mining Corporation Landgraft

Shower Honors Mullens Bride Elect Dianna Whitt

Dianna Whitt hosted a pre-bridal shower at Mullens United Methodist Church for bride-elect Miss Dianna Whitt, who will marry Robert L. Carrico II in an August 5 church ceremony. Attendees included Mrs. Whitt and many Mullens residents, with a floral decor and refreshments provided by numerous hostesses.

Dianna Whitt United Methodist Mullens C. R. Whitt Robert Carrico Jr Miss Whitt Robert L. Carrico T United Methodist Church BNS Lewis Eugene Evans Fellowship Hall Robert L. Carrico II Robert L. Carrico

Rockcastle Baptist Association set to meet in Cook Memorial Church

A discussion outlined the Rockcastle Baptist Association meeting at Cook Memorial Baptist Church on August 3 with division workshops and officer participation. The fall rally is planned for Northfork Baptist Church on October 24.

Rockcastle

Miners Rally With Arnold Miller In District 29

Coal miners gather after a Pineville High School campaign rally for reform candidate Arnold Miller seeking the United Mine Workers presidency. In the photo Jim England of Mullens stands with Callie Lambert of Pineville as local union members look on.

Miller Arnold Miller Left United Mine Workers Pineville Jim England Mullens UMW Stephenson Callie Lambert Itmann

Fayette Senior Citizens Open New Clubhouse in Mount Hope

The Golden Ages Senior Citizens Club dedicates a new clubhouse in the Landanese Building on Main Street at Pax Avenue corner Mount Hope. It will be open daily for meetings and workshops with Mrs. Arthur Watkins serving as president.

Mount Hope RNS The Golden Ages Senior Citizens Club Landanese Main Street Pax Avenue

Inseparable Partners Koski Hands Cuffed to Watch Birth

Tampa police removed manacles from James Koski outside St Joseph's Hospital after he handcuffed himself to his pregnant wife in the maternity ward to witness birth. The baby weighed eight pounds six ounces and no charges were filed.

Tampa, Fla UPI St. Joseph’s Hospital James Koski

Oceana Clubwomen Donate Check For Rescue Unit

Oceana on behalf of the Oceana Woman's Club Mrs. Vera Thomas treasurer presented a check to Fire Chief Johnny Aliff and fireman Jerry Halsey. The presentation was made Friday afternoon at the Oceana Fire Station. Proceeds from two club white elephant sales will be used by the fire department for their rescue unit. The department recently purchased a rescue van and is improving equipment to meet emergencies.

Oceana Oceana Woman’s Club Vera Thomas Johnny Aliff Jerry Halsey Oceana Fire Station

Rhino collision prompts £50 suit against Marquis of Bath

The Rev Norman Lewis sues the Marquis of Bath for 50 pounds after two rhinos at Longleat Safari Park west of London charged his car. He said the animals were mating and appeared angered by the disturbance to their mating.

London UPI Norman Lewis Marquis’ Longleat Safari Park

Pax Visitors Return From Pax Area Visit

Pax visitors Mr and Mrs Hubert Bennett have returned to Fort Wayne Indiana after visiting Mrs Grover Bennett and other relatives in the area. Mr and Mrs Denny Wirgrove hosted Mr and Mrs Kurt Vrchota and children Matt and Kurt of Pompano Beach Florida. Thel Vrchotas and Wingroves attended Hatfields and McCoys at Grandview State Park Saturday evening.

Pax Hubert Bennett Ft. Wayne Ind Grover Bennett Denny Wirgrove Kurt Vrchota Matt and Kurt Pompano Beach Fla Thel Vrchotas Wingroves Grandview State’ Park

Founding of the Mormon Church and West Virginia carrier permit

The item notes Joseph Smith Jr founding the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1830 at Fayette New York. It also reports a Public Service Commission of West Virginia notice for a permit to operate five motor vehicles as a contract carrier for Acme Construction from Beckley to Raleigh Fayette and Wyoming Counties with a $16.00 hour rate and a three day protest window. The document includes a financial statement for Commercial Credit Plan Incorporated of Beckley, detailing resources and liabilities as of June 30, 1972, signed by L. E. Tomlin Asst. Secretary and three directors with notary dates in July 1972.

Joseph Smith Jr Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Fayette, N. Y Public Service Commission of West Virginia Beckley Raleigh Fayette Wyoming Acme Construction Commission Capitol Building Charleston James R. Bair P. O. Box Shady Spring W. Va Commercial Credit Plan Incorporated Naga 2 ACCAA Prince Street Beckles

Death notices and lost items clutter Beckley page

Funeral arrangements listed for Lilly Lilly and others with details of services and burial. Lost items include a billfold, dog, cat, and dog with contact numbers for returns and rewards. Business ads for painting, floral services, home repairs, and a classified section note opportunities and job postings.

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GRHS Foreman J. L. Joyce Ancell Greer J. E. Whitt Charles Coffey Waverly Tibbs William McGraw Jennifer Jack Finney James Whitt Clyde ‘Byrd John Chapman Curtis Crotty Raymond Wells Ronald Bailey Debbie Betty Sarver Judy R. N. Smith Marie Pedneau S. R. Camper Jack Clay Garvie Stidham W. G. Wolfe Troy Stone Buren Toler Emory White Perry Cook Vivian Pauley H. H. Jeffcoate Debbie and Terry W. C. Neal Charles [McKinney Arthur Watkins Oceana Clubwomen Pax Visitors L. E. Tomlin Asst B. Mourning D. Minutilli A. B. Wolfe Fredrick W. Garrett Robert Lamick Beckley Newspapers Ra-Lei Calloway Huts Jerzier W. Lively Underwood Painting CO. Rt Beaver Vae E. Lowell Foley Sam G. Foley Tates Lilly Lilly Nell Golden Tank Branch Road Melton Mortuary Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Sunset Memorial Park Re " Clark Ozell Lester First Baptist Church Elmer Day Greenwood Memorial Park Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Inc Thompson Thompson Minyard Elbert Piney View Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel South Kanawha Street Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel Cecil Smith Blue Ridge Memorial Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel Ondo Ondo James Crow South Kanawha Street Willian Jenkins Grandview Cemetery DIAS City Avenue Paul Gallimore the Finance Co Princest Noel Riffe J&f Builders Andy Wright Crab Orchard Prince Ph Scott’s Call Bennie Corte Calhoun General Contractors Halstead Ater Tha Pe A Fayette St Seeaerd Randy Bowling Lane Electric CO P&m Plumbing & Heating CO Eric’s Neville St. Ph Siamens R. M. Simmons Cool Ridge Call Trussie Houlman White Sulphur Springs Russell Bair J. C. Shumate J. C Campbell Music Co Dial Steve Chappo Tenna’s Piney Ave Corp. Care of C Orp Beckley &Newspapers Corp Beckley Detective Agency Concord Wil J Lilly’s Wil Darrell Persinger Charles MacDonald Beckley Newspapers Corp West Bee Pease Prosperity Rainbow Grill Neville Morgan Hills Montgomery Ward Neville Street Arthur Bare MacArthur Juanita Porter Heber Street Apai Apa Lp Beckley Realty McCreery Street Beckler National Company Carolina Super Market Anch Pump Island American Accessories Valley Drive Care Beckley Pixueepers Corp Becky Thomas G. Hartley C A. McDaniel CIT Financial Services Vine iBeckley Rui Oakwood Mobile Homes Daniels Temple Street Colonel Sanders Sears Bright Aanecioe Oktan Box 1000 Summersville Isales W.va Virginia Galis Division FMC Corporation Fairmont W. Wa Abig Martin Threa Prea Lane Warminster Beautician Payne's Barber and Beauty Service S. Fayette Street Paort Mr. Mills Ray Dufault
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