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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1966

Page

6

Two Children Die In Flaming Car In West Virginia

In Princeton Ohio two young sisters Lana Elaine Meadows four and Lisa Kay Meadows two died in a car fire on the West Virginia Turnpike near Princeton. The mother driving attempted to reach the rear seat with the front baby in her arms as flames spread. The father broke a door handle and both parents suffered injuries while trying to save the children. Authorities could not determine the fire’s cause. Traffic halted for about an hour.

Princeton UPI Ohio West Virginia Turnpike Here Meadows

Free arthritis relief information offered in Jackson ad

An advertisement invites readers suffering from arthritis neuritis or rheumatism to request free information. It provides the address 2301 Terry Road Z-15 Jackson Mississippi 39204 for correspondence.

Terry Road Jackson Mississippi

Judgment actions in Wyoming County court rulings

B and L Furniture Co Inc wins against Raymond New for 973.44 with interest and costs. State of West Virginia ex rel G Thomas Battle Tax Commissioner obtains 728.99 against Richard Shrader and two coal companies with interest from July 16. Special term Aug 22 for grand jury and pre trial conferences. Linda Wollum granted divorce from Charles Wollum with custody of Melody and Arthur Wollum awarded to Charles. Spiegel Inc wins against Jesse and Mildred Stewart for 437.28 plus interest and costs since May 20. Alvin W Brown wins against L T Helmuth for 1616.75 plus 6 percent interest from June 23.

Pineville B&l Furniture Co., Inc Raymond New Wyom County State of West Virginia G. Thomas Battle Richard Shrader Bell Coal Company H & M Coal Company Teron Circuit Court Wyoming County Linda Wollum Charles Allen Wollum Melody N. Wollum Arthur Azzie Wollum Spiegel, Inc Jesse C Mildred Stewart

GOP Women Set Dinner Meet at Oak Hill

The Oak Hill Republican Woman's Club hosts the Fayette County Republican Executive Committee at a Friday 6:30 p.m. dinner at Hotel Hill. Guest speaker is Elizabeth Bowen of Bluefield, a congressional candidate. Mrs. C. R. Hill, president, invites all Republicans. following the meal, the Executive Committee meets, with attendees including Young Republican Camp participants from Camp Caesar near Webster Springs on July 21–22.

Oak Hill Republican Woman's Club Fayette County Republican Executive Committee Hotel Hill C. R. Hill Elizabeth Bowen Bluefield Congress Camp Caesar Webster Springs

Area Residents Attend Wilkesboro Reunion

Mullens residents Mrs Es telle Caudle returned home after visiting her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Russell McKinney and her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs C L Holden Greensboro NC She also attended the first reunion of the class of 1919 of Wilkesboro High School Wilkesboro NC The Mullens group included Mr and Mrs Fred Diehl The Dodge House Wilkesboro hosted the event with 14 original class members and four teachers Plans were made to meet again in July 1967 at the Dodge House

Dodge House Wilkesboro

Twin Falls State Park to cost 3 million dollars

Twin Falls State Park on Cabin Creek will exceed 4000 acres and cost 3 million upon completion. It will host cabins a 20 room lodge a golf course an amphitheater hiking trails campsites and more. The park is part of a 28 million package with four new state parks under construction.

Twin Falls Cabin Creek Twin Falls Park Wyoming State Natural Resources Department Hawks Nest Fayette County Pipestem Summers Mercer Canaan Valley Tucker County Cavanaugh Landscape Co

Sewing Classes Set at Oceana High School

Oceana adult sewing sessions begin next week in the home economics room. Instructor Mrs. Virginia B Smith will teach beginning sewing and special sewing problems Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon and again from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Oceana Oceana High School Virginia B. Smith

Connie Belcher Honored With Bridal Shower

Miss Connie Belcher was guest of honor at a bridal shower in Rockview Rockcastle Baptist Church in Pineville Thursday evening. Hosts were Mrs. Lloyd Whitt Mrs. Rex Stewart Mrs. Olen Jewell Mrs. R. L. Worrell Mrs. Daniel Allen Mrs. Jerry Jewell and Miss Donna Lilly. She will marry James Jewell in an open church ceremony on August 14 at 2 p.m. Guests included Mrs. Lacy Jackson Mrs. Casey Salome Mrs. Paul Phillips and many others.

Pineville BNS Connie Belcher Rockview Rockcastle Baptist Church Lloyd Whitt Rex Stewart Olen Jewell R. L. Worrell Daniel Allen Jerry Jewell Donna Lilly Lacy Jackson Casey Salome Paul Phillips L. C. Snyder Edwin Hill Teddy Stewart Lee Stew

Weekend Hosts Share Long Guest List Across Families

Pax guests include Mr and Mrs Sam Hyden’s son in law and daughter with grandson Ronald Jackson of Chicago visiting the Whites and grandson at Packs Branch. Weekend visitors at various homes include Lively family members in Charleston and St Albans, Delia Lively’s kin from Bristol and Richmond veterans, and Murdock and Worley relatives from Oak Ridge, Denton, Princeton, Rand, and Beckley.

PAX Sam Hyden Randolph White Ronald Jackson Chicago, Ill C. D. Brown Packs Branch W. E. Lively Charleston Thomas Memorial Hospital Delia Lively Hazel Hart Lively St. Albans Bren Pitsenbarger David Wayne Bristol Dannis Keffer Lively Veterans Hospital Richmond Beckley Veterans Hospital Tracy Holley Jackie Markham Steven Wayne Rand Bobby Holley Mark and Douglas Ida Vass Albert Shepard Dawes Bill Pettry Billy Staunton Winfred Pettry W. W. Pettry Herb Hendrickson Beckley Weirwood Junior Holdren Al-C Daniel Holdren

Mullens Area Crusade Sets Four Youth Nights

Mullens hosts four youth nights as part of the Mullens Area Evangelistic Crusade led by Rev. David Pollock. WVU football coach Bill Hicks will testify at the crusade and a sport banquet at Mullens High School cafeteria from 5:30 to 7 pm. All area youth invited to a barbecue at the high school playground Saturday at 5 pm. attendees receive a 45 rpm Billy Graham record.

Mullens ANS Mullens Area David Pollock Bill Hicks West Virginia University Mullens High School Billy Graham Crusade ‘Office Carl Hazzard Mack Glaze Elizabeth Pryor Jan Caldwell Lloyd Bright Byron Toler

Bliss To Hold State Workshop

National Chairman Ray Bliss of the Republican National Committee will speak in Charleston West Virginia on Saturday as part of the 1966 campaign workshop series. Rep Arch A Moore Jr said the West Virginia State Republican Committee directs the session in the State Capitol legislative chamber and it should boost local enthusiasm.

Washington UPI Ray Bliss Republican National Committee Charleston W. Va Arch A. Moore Jr R-W. Va Moore Bliss West Virginia Republican Committee

How 1000s of Heavy Smokers Stopped Smoking

NEW YORK The Anti Tobacco Center of America publishes a booklet detailing how thousands of heavy smokers including many physicians have quit. The booklet is free. to obtain it, send your name and address to The Anti Tobacco Center of America Dept 570 366 Fifth Avenue New York NY. Offer runs while supplies last.

New York Anti Tobacco Center of America Anti-Tobacco Center of America Dept Fifth Avenue

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Lana _ Elaine Meadows Lisa Kay Eugene Emil Meadows Columbus Henry Kizer Ernest Kizer Mount Hope Marshall University Huntington Kizer International Harvester, Inc Lexington Mount Hope High School Hi-Y Marshall Big Greens Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Wahama Linda Criss Scarbro Concord College Athens Melony Dawn Staci Lynn Lexington High School Kaye Smith Towncraft Penn Prest Penney’s White Goods Alvin W. Brown L. T. Helmuth Gop Twin Falls State Park Baby Doll P.j.’S Beatrice Beauford Lively Saigon Max Boren Danny Timmy Sharon Austin Texas Dennis Moss Jerry Brock Howard Stover Howard Jr Cheryl Denise Dayton Ernie Stover Aka Adie Main Street Sweden
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