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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1972

Page

12

Marriage Of Kathy Godbey And Frank Parker

Kathy Jo Godbey and Airman First Class Frank Bert Parker were married in a double ring ceremony at the Godbey home. The bride, a Woodrow Wilson High School graduate, was escorted by her father. Sharon Vandal served as maid of honor and Jack Toney was best man. The couple will reside in Peru Indiana while Parker serves at Grisson Air Force Base.

Kathy Jo Godbey Frank Bert Parker Willis L. Godbey Vine Street Beckley Mason Parker W. R. Gouldin Sharon Vandal Jack Toney Godbey Jimmy Allen Fort Lee H. H. McVey Sophia Mark Andrews Margaret Vandal Aubrey Vandal Joe Mentz David Godbey Howard Godbey

Women's club notices and local meetings listed

Notices invite women's groups to announce meetings by 10 am for same day insertion. Friday items include Central Baptist Church Men's Chorus rehearsal 6 p.m. and several local group gatherings at addresses across Raleigh County. A bathing outfit tip follows about pool party wear.

Central Baptist Church

Shoplift Confession and Family Name Dispute

A teen shoplifter confesses to stealing for thrills and argues about motives while a couple deals with in laws. Ann Landers advises seeking counseling and quitting theft, noting the danger of a police record. In a separate note, a newlywed questions using first names with in laws and is advised to resume Mrs Smith form to preserve the family accord.

Ann Landers Ann Iney Ito Bob Mary Mother Mrs. Smith

New York Chinese Restaurants Boom Fueled by Nixon Visit

The New York area sees a rapid proliferation of Chinese eateries from budget lunch counters to upscale lofts. Ownership is local, not Hong Kong. openings average one per week with 10 reported per year in the city. Chief chefs command big influence and shares to stay.

Lincoln Towers East 40Th ‘Street Peking Park Greenwich Village Bleecker and MacDougal New York Nixon Peking United Nations New York City West Coast Los Angeles Chicago Susan Sih China Chinatown Long Island New Jersey Connecticut Hong Kong Far East Jerry Chang Shanghai East

Drownings On The Increase Across The United States

Drownings have risen from about 6500 in 1960 to 7300 in 1971, with July as the peak. Experts cite lack of life preservers and swimmers' skills, with half of recent victims not intending to enter water. Metropolitan Life urges swimming knowledge, safety checks, staying near shore, not swimming alone, and emergency basics.

Red Cross The Safety Council United States Metropolitan Healthand Welfare Division Metropolitan Life Madison Avenue New York N.Y

Births at Raleigh General Hospital Listed by Parents

Births recorded at Raleigh General Hospital include multiple newborns with details such as parent names, residence, sex, given names, birth dates and times, and birth weights. Notable entries include James Benjamin Ward Jr in Beckley born July 12 at 1 40 p.m. and Paul Bradford Lilly in Sophia born July 12 at 4 45 p.m.

Raleigh’ General Hospital Ralph Lee Ward Jr Beckley James Benjamin Darrel Lilly Sophia Paul Bradford Carlos Paul Prince Arnett Paula Michelle Everett Nathan Cochran Shady Spring Hubert Louis Raymond Dale Snuffer Tracy Scott Paul D. Stover Bradley Cynthia ‘Michelle Frederick Ray Persinger Frederick Ray II Archie Louis Hannah Raleigh David Wayne Jerry Jerome’ Rose Jerry Jerome Jr Errol Green Lilly Daniels Tamara Yvonne Dwight Ellis Harris Hinton David Nathaniel Loran David Jones Rainelle Kevin Wayne Richard Paul Elliot Heather Ann Dusty Ray Toney Trenton Ray

Acord Mountain Family Reunion and Nashville Visit

The Dewey Acord family reunion is set for Sunday at the Acord homeplace on Acord Mountain Slab Fork starting at noon. Mrs Thelma Staver and her son Roger return Sunday from Nashville Tennessee after visiting the Hermitage and the Grand Ole Opry with sister Mrs Nora Murdock of Sophia. Mr and Mrs Rodney E Smith and daughter Marie Ann visit his parents in Shady Spring and her parents in Prosperity with other relatives from Bristol Tennessee and Beckley.

Dewey Acord Acord Acord Mountain Slab Fork Nashville,Tenn Thelma Staver Roger Beckley Nora Murdock Sophia Grand Ole Opry Rodney E._ Smith Marie Ann Bristol, Tenn John E. Smith Ricky Smith Shady Spring Forest Ogden Prosperity

Women's Page News Rules Beckley and Raleigh County

The Women’s Department seeks social and club activity news in Beckley. Wedding photos must be used within seven days or the write up will be brief, with exceptions for out of country weddings or space limits. Engagement pictures due by Thursday noon for Sunday publication. wedding photos due Friday noon. Color photos rarely used. The Register may reject stories or photos and does not return photos unless 50 cents postage is paid.

Beckley Raleigh County Women’s Department Register

Miss Pennington Weds James A Thomas Jr in Maxwell Hill Church

Miss Marcella Ann Pennington of Skelton married James Arthur Thomas Jr of 100 Holiday Dr Greensboro North Carolina at 7 p m Saturday at Maxwell Hill Baptist Church Rev Clarence Griffith officiated Gary Pizzino sang solo Kay Shrewsbury was matron of honor bridesmaids included Linda Thompson Phyllis Smith Vickie Pennington Laura McKinney Curt Whitley was best man ushers included Ernest Pennington Tommy Thompson Greg Blair Kent Praneshi ringbearer David Mollahan and flowergirl Beth Riggs Couple to reside at 611 Mulberry St Greensboro NC Pennington graduate 1971 Woodrow Wilson High School and Thomas a 1969 W W H S graduate now a junior at Piedmont Bible College Works at Dearing Construction Co.

Marcella Ann Pennington Earl Pennington Skelton James Arthur Thomas Jr James Arthur Thomas Maxwell Hill Baptist Church Clarence Griffith Gary Pizzino Kay Shrewsbury Linda Thompson Beckley Phyllis Smith Greensboro N. C Vickie Pennington Laura McKinney Oak Hill Curt Whitley Ernest Pennington Tommy Thompson Greg Blair Kent Praneshi David Mollahan Beth Riggs Mulberry St Woodrow Wilson High School Thompson Piedmont Bible College North Carolina Dearing Construction Co

Birth announced for Tristan Vaughn in Ashville NY

Mr and Mrs Keith Sanders of Ashville New York announce the birth of their second child a daughter Tristan Vaughn born July 12 Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Darrell King of Beckley

Keith Sanders Ashville, N. Y Tristan Vaughn Darrell King Beckley

Register College Salute for Raleigh students entering college

The Raleigh Register announces its fifth annual College Salute listing area students enrolling in higher education this fall. Families should submit student data including name address parents high school attended intended school and field of study by Aug 11, with optional 5x7 photos. photos not returned.

Raleigh Register Raleigh Register Post Herald Brenda McDaniel Register College Page P. QO R. Beckley Prince Street Aug. Il

True Blue Rebekah Lodge to Install New Noble Grand

Mrs Taft Georgia Gallimore of Helen will be installed as noble grand of the True Blue Rebekah Lodge of Sophia during a joint public ceremony Saturday at 8 pm at the Sophia IOOF Lodge Hall. Officers include Mrs Okey Wood vice grand Mrs Joe Hale secretary and Mrs Louie Blevins treasurer with other officers to be appointed. Miss Mable Forrest Crab Orchard district deputy president and Alba Hendricks Oceana district deputy grand master will supervise the installation and plans for August district picnic will be announced. The Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No 206 met Mabscott Lodge Hall Tuesday and hosted a shower for Mrs Encil Dean past noble grand after the business session.

Taft Georgia Gallimore Helen True Blue Rebekah Lodge Sophia Sophia Ioof Lodge Okey Wood Joe Hale Louie Blevins Mable Forrest Crab Orchard Alba Hendricks Oceana Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No. 206 Mabscott Lodge Encil Dean

Diana Bullens and Raymond Poseno Wed in Rhodell Church

The Rhodell Church of God hosted the Saturday marriage of Diana Bullens daughter of Bill Bullens and Raymond Poseno son of Mrs Hazel Poseno both of Rhodell. The Rev Billy Parks officiated the single ring ceremony with Bullens giving the bride. The couple's schooling and Poseno’s Army service at Fort Campbell, Kentucky are noted along with the Orinoco River fact.

Rhodell Church of God Diana Bullens Bill Bullens Rhodell Raymond Poseno Hazel Poseno Billy Parks Bullens Stoco High School Poseno U. S. Army Fort Campbell

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Kathy Godbey Frank B. Parker AIC Frank Parker Women’s Department of Rural Acres Garden Club Raleigh County Bank Crab! Orchard Baptist Church Hamburger Fry Mrs. Mason Beckett Maxwell Hill Homemakers Club James Thompson Holiday Drive Social Savings Club Wallace Campbell Hager St American Legion South Fayette Street Masonic Temple Howe Street Cenist Marion Ohio Petty Ill Ralph Blumentahal New York Times News Mama’ Goldberg Second Avenue UPI National Safety Council Hermitage Andrew Jackson Angie Rachel Main Street Embee Joanna Rice Rachel Fink Miss Pennington James A. Thomas Jr CALL John Betty Schulte Beckley Cut Neville Street F.T.D. Florist Fostoria Bair Lodge Venezuela Deri S. Fayette St Quality Pastry Shops, Inc Neville St Beckley Plaza Iced Angel Foods Snoopy Guitar Raggedy-Ann Raggedy-Andy Bankamericard
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