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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1964

Page

3

Two Wyoming Towns Select City Officials

In Oceana and Pineville Wyoming County towns held municipal elections Tuesday. Nonpartisan Oceana elected D C Cook mayor with 186 votes, Roy Aliff 179 and Ivan Daniels 141. Pineville chose Vaughn Stewart mayor by Progressive and Peoples tickets with 269 votes. Cozort elected recorder 371 votes. opponent Eldon Cook 123. Council winners included Hassel Blackburn 266, Les Lively 313, Homer Cook 313, Doc Wallace 286, Leland Tilley 254. Unopposed recorder Robert Milam 238. write-in James Pizzino 71 for mayor. Others elected: James G Brooks 238, Dick Cook 214, Sam Lambert 234, John Scoleri 208, W Junior Rose 176. Defeated for council were A J Shannon 173, Ted Bailey Jr 170, Avery Dixon 135, E H Ram Collins 98, Jess Gunter 136. Affiliations unavailable. additional write-ins were John Thomas for recorder and Edgar Miller for mayor 27.

Peoples Parties Stewart D.C Doc) Wallace Leland Tilley Oscar Morgan Glenn Shields Arthur Miller Ernest Conley Ralph Cook Harlan Ellenburg Robert E Bob) Milam James Pizzino James G. Brooks Dick Cook Sam Lambert John Scoleri W. F. Junior Rose A. J. Shannon Ted Bailey Jr Avery Dixon E. H. iRam Collins Jess Gunter John Thomas Recorders Edgar Miller

Methodist Men Elect Officers Oak Hill 1964 65

James Shaver was elected president of the Methodist Men of Oak Hill Methodist Church for 1964 65. Aubrey Halstead Nolen Blake Cather Jones and Dewey Collins were named officers. Shaver manages the C P Telephone Company office in Oak Hill. The group supports the Beckley District Retired Ministers Banquet and fundraising efforts for the church library a pension bond and a stained glass window. They plan to recruit young men for the ministry and deepen spiritual life. DR Steele Callison installed the officers and Rev Tally Hanna led the prayer.

Oak Hill RNS James Shaver Buckhannon

Mothers Guests Feted At Fayetteville Sorority Banquet

The Fayetteville Gamma Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi honored mothers and guests at a Mother and Daughter Banquet at Oak Country Club. Attendees included Mrs. Car Vickers Miss Jean Miller and guests Mrs. Frank Henson Mrs. Ben Akers and her mother Mrs. J H Payne Virginia Beach VA Mrs. Margaret Thrift and her mother Mrs. Charles Phillips Mrs. Cordelia Phillips and her mother Mrs. Thelma Blume Mrs. John Bower and her mother-in-law Mrs. A B Bower and Miss Gloria Ellison. Special guest was Miss Doris Francesa and her mother Mrs. John Francesa.

Fayetteville RNS Car' Vickers Jean Miller Frank Henson Ben Akers J. H. Payne Virginia Beach Margaret Thrift Charles Phillips Cordelia Phillips Thelma Blume John Bower A. B. Bower Gloria Ellison Doris Francesa John Francesa

Mount Hope graduate Tom Kuhn leaves Wofford with AB in Religion

Tom Kuhn of Park Heights Addition Mount Hope earned an AB in Religion at Wofford College Spartanburg South Carolina. He was accepted to the Episcopal Seminary Lexington Kentucky planning to enroll this fall. Kuhn held Blue Key Canterbury Club and Student Christian Association leadership roles and was joined at graduation by Parents Mr and Mrs C L Blake and sister Carol Kuhn of Cincinnati.

Tom Kuhn C. L. Blake Park Heights Mount Hope Wofford College Spartanburg S. C Episcopal Seminary Lexington Kuhn Blue Key Canterbury Club Church of the Advent Student Christian Association Carol Kuhn University of Cincinnati Ohio

Scholarships Awarded by Foundation for 1964 65

The Oak Foundation chose Collins and Glenville College students for 1964 65 scholarships. Recipients include Vella Bradbery an honors graduate entering West Virginia Tech and Keith Fernett entering West Virginia Tech. Alfred Foster III plans to attend Salem College along with Tana McClaskey Concord College Jimmie Parker and Patricia Protka also listed. Linda Blackwell of Glenville College received a scholarship.

Sciea Ee Ounda Oak Collins Grads Vella Bradbery West Virginia Tech Girls Athletic Association Tri-Hi-Y Glee Club National Honor Society Jimmie Parker Concord College Patricia Protka Harvest Queen Nancy Shifflett WVII Thespians

Mount Hope Elementary Awards At School Assembly

An awards assembly at Mount Hope Elementary featured principal James B. Twohig presenting cups for best spellers in each grade after a room spell down using The 225 Spelling Demons. Wording continued with best writers selections, West Virginia Civic Certificates for fifth and sixth graders, patrol officer nominations, and a DAR Borderland Chapter presentation.

Mount Hope ANS James B. Twohig Joy Wioolwine Alma Carter Charlotte Donnell E. Graves Michael Peters Helen Darnall Larry Richmond Kate Garvin Eddie Hundiey Blanche Davis Jane Blake Gala Ball Don McLain Erma Dixon Ronnie Perry Doris Shockey Jackie Shockey Irma Jones William Cochran Helen Gwinn Judy Rogers Vivian Boyd Victoria Romage Nell Kemp Joseph Fitzgerald Pauline Taggart Debra Pine Isabel Oschlager Billy Stuch Violet MicCutcheon Tommy Fitzgerald Golda Graves Deborah Liss Myrtle Flaherty Miss Jones Earl Brown Miss Taggart Mrs. Shockey Marcella Voters Mrs. Garvin Diana Fumich Mrs. Kemp Sandra Maroney Mrs. Ball Theresa Miklos Mrs. Dixon Glyda Morgan Mrs. Carter Herbert Blevins Jimmy Adamini Mitchael Solacz Linda Matheny Yvonne Reid Caryn Williams Mike Arcadia Pat Graney Johnny Shumate Ricky Johnson Michelle Fitsgerald Roy Jackson Mack Coffman Harry Cadle Jesse Juckland Timmuie Garrett Patrick C. Graney Jimmie Twohig Victor Romage Michael Solaer Russell Weekly Tommy Smith Ronald Kemrite Jamie Penman David Kamensky Thomas Matheny Tom Swift Gwinn Bernard

Oak Hill Church Honors 16 Graduates

Oak Hill Methodist Church held a special service for 16 Collins High School graduates led by Rev. Tally Hanna. The seniors Alexander Jr., Bryan, Bryan, Dea, Flack, Gallaher, Halstead, Hummies, Childers, King, Lively, McClaskey, Miller, Neal, Painter, Thomas, and O'Dell Jr. received Psalms and an oath of the Young Men of Athens as part of the ceremony.

Collins High School James Alexander Jr Gerald Bryan George Bryan John Dea Linda Flack Eugene Gallaher Richard Halstead Sandra Hummies Madonna Childers Wiliam King Wayne Lively Tana McClaskey Mark Miller Sandra Neal Patricia Painter Barbara Lynn Thomas Cecil O'Dell Jr Tally Hanna

Delegate Chosen for Fayetteville Methodist Conference

E. B. Eskew will serve as lay delegate from Fayetteville Methodist Church to the Annual Conference in Buckhannon from June 8 to 12. He represents the local church in the event, joining other voting lay and clergy delegates for the regional meeting.

Fayetteville RNS E. B. Eskew

Smith Holds Lead in Seniors Golf Tourney

Warren Smith of New York led at Westchester Country Club after the first round of the 36 hole Seniors tournament in White Plains New York. The 58 year old fired a 71 in the opening 18 holes.

Smith White Plains N.Y Upi Warren Smith New York Westchester Country Club

Kopperston Girl Weds On Marshall Campus

Bren da Lynn Keys wed Ronald Franciose at Marshall University Chapel Huntington in a ceremony conducted by Dr Aldred Wallace. The bride daughter of Glen S Keys Kopperston wore silk taffeta with lace and carried a Bible with white roses. Attendants included Dona Gail Lytle maid of honor and bridesmaids in blush pink dresses. Fred Gumm was best man. A reception followed at Alpha Chi Omega House after the couple left for New York City. They plan to reside in Huntington.

Kopperston Brenda Lynn Keys Glen S. Keys Ronald Franciose Samuel Franciose Montclair N. J Aldred Wallace Marshall University Huntington Roy Clarke Rebecca McDaniel Fred Gumm Robert Franciose John Williamson Alpha Chi Omega _ Sorority House Karen Meves Richard Fitzsimmons Shelia Hammond Lilly Wray Naylor Artie Jo Hamb Alice Cline New York City Oceana High School Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Fagus Montclair High School Sigma Alpha Epsilon Beta Alpha Mu Goodyear Glenway Lane

Rose Kline Graduates From Berea College

Mullens Miss Rose Marie Kline daughter of Mr and Mrs Shields M Kline Mullens was one of 189 Berea College seniors awarded degrees May 31 on the campus at Berea Ky Miss Kline a 196 graduate of Herndon High School received the B A degree in elementary education She plans to teach elementary school in Michigan or Ohio and later do graduate work in speech therapy This summer she will be employed by the General Agar Co of Massachusetts where she will work as a field supervisor

Mullens Rose Marie Kline Shields M. Kline Berea College Berea Kline Herndon High School Michigan Ohio General Agar Co Massachusetts

Maple Fork visiting and holiday guests list

Mr and Mrs Darrell Coffey and Connie Sue and Gail Standly visited Ivan Davis family. Don White and Carol Huntington Bill Hill and children South Carolina visited J M Hill. Clarence Williams Maple Fork Road visited Damon Coots and Charles Williams Mar met. David Watson Arlington visited Paul Watson family. Grady Angle Woodbridge visited Price Davis. W H Bowyer Jr and son Danny returned from Akron after holiday visits.

Darrell Coffey Connie Sue Gail Standly Diamond Ivan Davis J. M. Hill Don White Carol Huntington Bill Hill Logan Joe Hill South Carolina Clarence Williams Maple Fork Road Damon Coots and Son Cleveland Ohio Charles Williams Marmet David Watson Arlington Paul Watson Grady Angle Woodbridge Price Davis W. H. Bowyer Jr Danny Akron

Mrs Rose Maraschillo Admitted To Beckley Memorial

Mrs Rose Maraschillo of McGraws was admitted Sunday to Beckley Memorial Hospital. She is the mother of Mrs Jack Sizemore of McGraws and Mr and Mrs Sam Blaylock and son Sammy of Cleveland Ohio. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Jack Sizemore and Mr and Mrs Olin Sizemore, McGraws and Mr and Mrs John Sizemore, Glen Rogers. Saturday guests were Mr and Mrs Tony Maraschillo and daughters Darlene and Dianne and son David of Baltimore Md.

McGraws RNS Rose Maraschillo Beckley Memorial Hospital Jack Sizemore Sam Blaylock Sammy Cleveland Ohio Olin Sizemore John Sizemore Glen Rogers Sizemores Tony Maraschillo Darlene Dianne David Baltimore

Miss Richards Wins Nidia Janutolo Award at Fayetteville High

Barbara Jane Richards co valedictorian of Fayetteville High School 1964 receives the Nidia Janutolo Award for proficiency in English at the Fayette County Memorial Auditorium service. She is 17, plans a University of Oklahoma scholarship in sacred music and French, with a record of DAR awards, National Honor Society, French Club, and church organist roles.

Fayetteville RNS Barbara Jane Richards Fayetteville High School Nidia Janutolo Fayette County Memorial Auditorium Richards Harry L. Richards University of Oklahoma Barbara Jane Borderland Daughters of the American Revolution Facit Pirate Treasure Chest DAR Miss Richards Crusader Choir

Fourth of July plans discussed at Cow Shed meeting

Lanny Chisler presided as Jaycees outlined the first July 4 celebration in seven years to be held at Palisades Playground with a fireworks display. Planned events included greasy pig and pole contests, tug of war, sack race, dance contest, and dunk the Jaycee.

Lanny Chisler Palisades Playground Roscoe Plumeley Wyoming County Jaycees Plumley James Jackson Tim Haymaker Fairmont

Judy Garland plans ocean voyage for recovery

Judy Garland, recovering from bronchial pneumonia and a near fatal collapse, plans an ocean voyage to convalesce. Dr. Harry Colfer said she is recovering well and still under treatment, though she has not decided which ship to take.

Hong Kong UPI Judy Garland Miss Garland Harry Colfer Colfer

Oak Hill Sorority Hosts Spring Buffet Dinner

Oak Hill Ex empla Chapter XI Alpha Theta of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs Benedict Teano for a spring feast buffet. New president for 1964 65 is Mrs D C Rapp Jr. Program on Friendship in Beta Sigma Phi discussed rituals relation to friendship. Social chair Mrs Louis Scott announced a steak fry for June 13 for members and husbands. Attendees listed include Mrs Delora Teano Mrs James Hess Mrs R R Thomas Jr. Mrs Earl Bannister Jr. Mrs Hobart Watson Mrs John P Duda Mrs O W Dixon Jr. Mrs Gene Carter and Mrs J R Ellison.

Oak Hill BNS XI Alpha Theta Beta Sigma Phi Benedict Teano D. C. Rapp Jr Louis Scott Delora Teano James Hess R. R. Thomas Jr Earl Bannister Jr Hobart Watson John P. Duda O. W. Dixon Jr Gene Carter J. R. Ellison

Frances Hall Returns to Roanoke After Visit

Frances Hall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Logan Hall, visited her parents and then returned Monday to Roanoke Virginia where she works as a telephone operator. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey York with daughter Harvella and Mr. and Mrs. Wayville Johnson with children also returned Monday from Philadelphia where they stayed with their son and daughter-in-law the Rev and Mrs Wallace York.

Glen Rogers Logan Hall Frances Hall Roanoke Harvey York Harvella Wayville Johnson Philadelphia Wallace York

All fat people should let pigs hog at chow time

A provocative line urges fat people to leave eating to the “little pigs” and let them make hogs of themselves at mealtime, presenting a sharp, satirical jab on excess.

Colonalp Bowel Relief Advertises Nerve Stimulant

Nerves in the colon regulate regularity and tension can block impulses causing constipation. New Coronalp tablets promise a colonic nerve stimulant with bulking action to relieve constipation overnight. Clinically proved Colonaip offered in introductory size 434.

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