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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1965
Page
8
James B. Twohig principal of Mount Hope Elementary School presents money corsages to retiring teachers Miss Golda Graves, fourth grade, and Mrs. Andrew Oschlager, first grade, as a ceremony salutes their service.
The body of David Walters, 58, Mount Hope, was found about 3 p m Monday in a creek bed at Mount Hope. Deputies said he fell or jumped from the Bypass bridge, about 100 feet, and floated 60 to 70 feet before Officers located him. Coroner Dr Alene Blake ruled death from multiple skull fractures Sunday about 7 p m.
Guest of honor Mrs. Jackson Lee Perry, Cyclone, celebrated at a Saturday evening shower hosted by her mother Mrs. Carroll Brown. Games and prizes themed the event with many attendees listed including Mrs. Ezra Toler Mrs. Neal Queen and Miss Anita Jo Walls among others.
RNS reports visitors in the past week at the home of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Robinson Itmann. Among guests were Mr and Mrs Benny Sizemore and Janet and Larry Robinson, all from Cleveland Ohio.
Stewart family gathers at Matheny for annual birthday and reunion honoring Bert Stewart on his 84th birthday. Attendees include Warren, Wayman, Hattie, Dollie, Brenda, Bobby, and many relatives from Matheny, Pineville, Ohio, and other towns. Mrs. Perry Cook honored by WSCS with a membership pin for years of service at First Methodist Mullens.
Pax resident Elmer Williams was honored by family with a Sunday dinner for his 64th birthday. Born May 29 1901 in Artie, he is the son of the late George and Louanna Williams. He is a retired lawyer and has been homebound due to illness. He and wife Agnes have 11 children and 16 grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs Bob Sturgill and their daughter Mrs Pat North traveled to Big Stone Gap Virginia on Wednesday due to the death of Sturgill's brother They accompanied by Mrs North from St Albans They returned Friday
Mount Hope hosts the annual church choir clinic led by Dr. C. D. Reece head of Bluefield State College music department. The second clinic centers on The Use of Music in Christian Education with sessions on discipline, church music planning, choir organization, rehearsals and hymn usage. Organist Mrs. George Ramey opened the event with music and church representatives attended.
Vacation Bible School is underway at the First Methodist Church Mullens from 9 to 11 30 a m Monday through Saturday led by Janet Shutt as superintendent. Peggy Hill directs music with teachers in kindergarten primary and junior departments and assistants. Four year olds through sixth grade may enroll. S R Thorn handles refreshments as the school closes Saturday.
The Pine Grove Baptist Sunday School held its annual picnic at Twin Falls near Maben after worship. Planned by Virgil Ellis and church officers, the afternoon featured games and sightseeing in the still under construction park. A basket dinner followed grace offered by Rev. John Richardson. Guests included Mrs. Phoebe Acord and William Sheppard.
Walter Dillingham an 18 year old Sylvester native died at about 315 pm Monday after being struck on State Route 3 by a car driven by Dr James W Walker of Charleston. Walker affiliated with Raleigh Boone Medical Center was driving a 1965 model car and was en route home. Investigating officer Cpl J D Fairchild noted the probe continues.
Mrs Ted Pendry Jr. was honored with a bridal shower at Guyandotte Baptist Church. Elizabeth Sluss of Jesse, the bride to be, opened gifts and refreshments were served. Attendees included Carolyn Miller and many local relatives and friends.
Ravencliff residents hosted and visited relatives over weekend traveling to Cary Boone County Falls Church and Baltimore. Garner Bailey Wil liam Richards Harri son Bailey with Skippy Roessler joined family guests. RK D Vaught and cousin Buzzy Mosely visited Arlington and Washington D C. Other travelers included the Acord family and Sams family with Philyaws and Bud Allen visiting Ravens Cliff and Baltimore connections.
Wyoming County issued marriage licenses in the past week listing eight couples led by Dennie Morgan and Frankie Ellen Short both 18 and 19 from North Springs and Coal Mountain. Other pairs include Robert Doyle Sharp and Dawne Compton. Joseph England and Diane Lou Smith. Mansford Kennedy and Dolly Rebecca Deskins. Denver Ray Cook and Connie Sue Simpson. Scott Russell Lambert and Carol Renee McKinney. Kenneth Wayne Forbes and Shirley Ann Adkins.
Bridal shower for Sandra Dillon bride elect of Eddie Bostic was held Friday in Fellowship Hall Oceana Methodist Church. Hostesses included Mrs. Arthur Bostic and others, pink and white decor featured a rose centerpiece, pink linen table cover, and a miniature bride and groom under a flowered arch. Guest list noted many attendees.
Kim James of Collins High School Oak Hill will attend the Young Republican National Convention in Miami Florida June 13 to 19. Sponsored by the Oak Hill Republican Woman's Club Cooper Benedict Jim Ballard and others he is the son of Mrs Elva James. He will study political science at George Washington University and has been active in church youth groups and local politics.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Rinehart Jr of Cleveland Ohio have returned home after visiting Miss Mattie Short in Allen Junction Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Charles Shouse and sons Bradly and Robert Elza Hutchinson and Mrs Gladys Sizemore of Cleveland and B H Short of Glen Lynn Virginia
Victoria is Africa s largest lake and serves as the headwaters for the Nile River, a key geographic fact linking the lake to the world s longest river system. The statement anchors Nile origin to Victoria, highlighting its central hydrological role.
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