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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1959

Page

3

Beaver and Blue Jay Churches to Become Station Churches

The Blue Jay and Beaver Methodist Churches will become station churches under district superintendent Rev. Claude Collins. Rev. Virgil Cook will lead Beaver Church with services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. weekly and move with his family to a Beaver parsonage. Rev. Robert Randolph will pastor Blue Jay, arriving this week with his wife and six children to live in the Blue Jay parsonage.

Blue Jay Methodist Church Beaver Methodist Church Claude Collins Virgil Cook Beaver Church Robert Randolph Blue Jay Church Freemansburg Weston

French Nursery Teaches Homemaking To Tiny Tots

In a Paris central working quarter an experimental free nursery trains 3 to 6 year olds in home economics. The kitchen class with child sized appliances lets children bake, wash, iron, and cook from adult recipes while older pupils care for younger ones, promoting gentleness and responsibility.

French Nursery Nadeane Walker Paris Germaine Tortel Marcelle Moreau

Youth Rally Opens at Crab Orchard Today

The Hill Top Baptist Church in Crab Orchard hosts a seven day youth rally beginning today through Sunday led by Rev Karl Lilly Jr and Glen Rogers. Paul Sixon of Tennessee Temple Schools leads the speaking and Bible instruction with Weldon Butts of Temple Schools as song leader.

Hill Top

Permits Granted for Home Remodel and Room Additions

City Recorder issued two building permits totaling about 2,500 dollars. Z. B. and Anna LD Lilly of 110 Clye Street receive approval to add a 22 by 13 foot room with estimated value 1,500 dollars, fee 10 dollars. Williams Top Shop on Eisenhower Driver also gets a permit to add a room, estimated cost 1,000 dollars, fee 10 dollars.

City Recorder's Office Z. B Anna LD Lilly Clye Street Williams Top Shop Eisenhower

Mountaineer Boys State Opens At Jackson's Mill

About 345 high school delegates started West Virginia government study at Mountaineer Boys State, the 22nd annual citizenship camp sponsored by the American Legion. Eight Raleigh County youths attend as elections for state officials set for Tuesday night and oath by Judge Chauncey Browning Wednesday. Gov. Underwood will speak, with 55 counselors guiding party formation and governance. William R. Fugitt of Beckley serves his 15th year as chief counselor.

Jackson’s Mill West Virginia Mountaineer Boys State The American Legion Raleigh County Supreme Court Chauncey Browning Underwood Harry R. Pauley House of Delegates William R. Fugitt Beckley Boys State

Sophia Lions Install Officers at Flat Top Lake

Sophia Lions Club sets Saturday June 20 for officer installation at the Flat Top Lake home of Mr and Mrs J L Hornbeck. Kermit A Locke of Beckley to perform the ceremony. A 3 per family fee covers food and evening activities after the ceremony.

Sophia RNS Sophia Lions Club Flat Top Lake J. L. Hornbeck Methodist Kermit A. Locke Beckley Fred Williams W. W. Lawson Charleston Carl Neff Alexis Lavis Beverly Lavis Charles Baritell J. L. Hornbeck Sr V. W.lawson John Washburn James Baritell D. W. Kennemur

Hoover Enjoys Antiquing In Leisure Hours

FBI chief John Edgar Hoover spends brief leisure periods browsing antique shops. He often visits retailers, viewing memorabilia and rare items, choosing quietly from curated selections. The activity provides a rare glimpse of Hoover away from high security duties.

FBI John Edgar Hoover

Four Face Hearings On Charges Of D

Four men charged with driving while drunk were released from Raleigh County Jail after posting bonds for hearings. James Roscoe Taylor of Beaver posted 1000 for a magistrate hearing on drunk and reckless driving and 500 on each charge. jailed Saturday night, released Sunday morning. Henry John O Shinski of Crab Orchard and Charles Robert Sanrock of Mabscott posted 100 bonds each for Mabscott mayor’s hearing after being jailed Saturday on drunk driving charges. Wallace A Harvey, 31, Arnett, posted 500 bond for appearance in City Police Court on drunken driving and moonshine possession, jailed Saturday evening and released Sunday morning.

Raleigh James Roscoe Taylor Beaver J. F. Mays Taylor Henry John O’shinski Crab Orchard Charles Robert Sanrock Mabscott Wallace A. Harvey Arnett Moon

Bible School Opens Today at Hollywood Baptist

A two week daily Bible school starts today at Hollywood Baptist Church in Mac Arthur under director Mrs. Glen Smith. Classes run 9 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday with the theme Living for Jesus. Instructors include Mrs. Joe Ramsay, Mrs. Grover Holland, Miss JoAnn Pittman, Mrs. Fd Rock, Miss JoAnn Pittman and others across junior and intermediate departments. Phyllis Blake leads as story leader and Alma Peck serves as secretary treasurer.

Hollywood Baptist Church MacArthur Glen Smith Jesus Joe Ramsay Grover Holland JoAnn Pittman Fd Rock Lowell Cawley Roscoe Sutphin Ralph Blake Otto Fraley Nancy Dickinson George Wood June Jones B. L. Peters Phyllis Blake Alma Peck

Vacation School Opens At Sophia Church Today

Sophia church opens a one week vacation Bible school under director Mrs. Helen Bonham with the theme Living For Jesus In The Space Age. Teachers for nursery to intermediates and assistants include Mrs. Jack Weese Mrs. Windle Spears Miss Nancy Gray Rev. Jack Thomas and Dan Banker. Closing program will follow Sunday School on July 14.

Jack Thomas Dan Banker Suneday School Childdren

ROTC Graduates Commissioned At Michigan State University

Adam J. Zutaut Jr. of Oak Grove joins 77 fellow seniors in receiving second lieutenant commissions from the Army and Air Force ROTC units at Michigan State University. The ceremony honored 78 graduates across the two ROTC programs.

Adam J. Zutaut Jr A. J. Zutaut Oak Grove Army Air Force Michigan State University

Santa Ana Peak Tops El Salvador Volcano Range

Santa Ana, rising to 8,300 feet, is the highest volcanic peak among El Salvador’s ranges in Central America. The nation features several volcanic mountains, with Santa Ana being the tallest.

Salvador Central America Santa Ana

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