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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1961

Page

3

Conley Graduates Wed In Double Ring Rites

Miss De loris Catherine McCrimmon of Mullens wed Pfc Theodis Adams son of Mr and Mrs Paul Adams of Beechwood in a 2 pm double ring ceremony at the bride’s home Conducted by Rev Nelson Staples The bride wore white chiffon with white accessories Her bouquet mixed white mums pink tint and baby's breath Miss Tonya Adams sister of the groom was bridesmaid Freddie Howze of New River served as best man A reception followed They are Conley High School graduates Adams reports to Fort Dix N J June 16 Guests included numerous local friends and relatives

Tonya Adams Freddie Howze New Riva Conley High School Mullens Fort Dix N. J C. W. Roberts Bernice Cook Ella Mae Cook Clemenceo Allen Nellie Ross Kay Booker Bill

Pineville graduates daughter earns WVU degree in therapy

Mr and Mrs Claude Phillips of Pineville attended West Virginia University commencement on June 4-5 as daughter Patricia Phillips earned a bachelor of science in speech therapy and will work as county speech therapist with Frederick County Board of Education in Maryland. Gerald McGraw celebrated his 15th birthday with a home party hosted by his parents featuring dancing games and refreshments.

Pineville RNS Claude Phillips Joe West Virginia University Patricia Frederick County McGraws Gerald McGraw Dennis McGraw

Fayette Lodge Elects Officers

At MacDonald Lodge No. 103 AM FM in Mount Hope about 18 members attended the regular meeting led by Worshipful Master Ralph Allen. Officers elected were Robert Williams as worshipful master Larry Kelly senior warden Ross Core junior warden Wendell Phillips junior deacon Perry Davis junior deacon Charles Creger treasurer D B Stevenson secretary C O Darlington trustee Glen Barlow Lonnie Goddard stewards. Open installation is set for Saturday June 17 with all members families and guests invited.

Glen Barlow Lonnie Goddard

Food Applications To Be Accepted At Fayette County Courthouse

Welfare Worker Michael H. Griffith announced that new commodity applications will be accepted at the Fayette County Courthouse from 9 a m to 4 p m today. Heads of households must file the applications and bring their social security numbers.

Fayetteville Fayette County Michael H. Griffith

Local Names Mentioned in Press Snippet

Ane Albright Francine Brooks Brenda Cook Ronnie Blake Rolland Sizemore Mike Cheryl Ann e and Dennis Mark McGraw appear in a partial readable list of individuals named in the clipping. The fragment provides no clear event or action to summarize.

Ane Albright Francine Brooks Brenda Cook Ronnie Blake Rolland Sizemore Mike Cheryl Anne Dennis Mark McGraw

The Mature Parent Explains Divorce To Children

New York Times Magazine reports on how children in a prosperous suburb responded to divorce. A child recalls asking why parents separate and learns that adults often lose liking for each other while still loving their children. Parents should avoid demanding total understanding and instead acknowledge they cannot be fully understood.

New York Times Newspaper Enterprise Assn

New Coronatp laxative claims three way relief for constipation

An ad explains aging colon causes hard dry waste and weak urge to purge and promotes Coronaip COLONAID and COLONAIP as a three part remedy. It touts relief overnight, gentle safety even for expectant mothers, and no interference with vitamin absorption. Introductory size 43¢.

Colonaid Colonnaip Colonato Coronaip

Greed For Power Sparks Mount Hope Lions Talk

Mount Hope Lions heard Professor C. E. Roth of Morris Harvey College urge that greed for power by individuals fuels global trouble. He argued freedom cannot be bought with foreign aid and warned powers must be challenged to prevent further decline, citing Laos and Cuba as examples. Roth, a World War II veteran and history professor, urged courage in defending freedom and noted his long career at Morris Harvey and other institutions.

Mount Hope RNS C. E. Roth Morris Harvey College Roth Laos Cuba Free World Morris Harvey Sherrard Marshall County Charleston Marshall College West Virginia University Columbia University West Virginia Wesleyan Buckhannon Summers County U. S. Navy J. M. Wade Mount Hope Lions Raymond E. Tissue C. E. Jones Robert E. Saxon Carlisle Saxon New River Co Oakwood Sanford Fox Lion Tanner Tom Freeman J. A.blackburn Bradsley Lions Club Thomas S. Gause Wilmington N. C Dave Carter High Point Mount Hope High School Lacy Anderson Wood B. Poling Clarksburg Wade

Food Surplus Program Discussed At Court

Burl Harmon area supervisor led the Wyoming County Court meeting on a food surplus program stressing an emergency commodity station in Pineville. Appointment of a clerk and an emergency agent was approved, with a reassessment plan for handling government foods. The court also approved Fax Blankenship as Huff Creek district justice of the peace and noted a new Mulens Farmers Market. The Retirement Act for county employees at 65 was discussed by Bailey and Morgan.

Pineville RNS Burl Harmon Wyoming Harmon Hugh Brown Oceana Howard Cook Robert Bailey Jesse W. Morgan

Tigers Rally to Top Indians in Oak Hill League Play

In Oak Hill Little League action the Tigers outscored the Indians 19 to 4 as they held a slim second half lead. Flint earned the win on the mound with nine strikeouts, while Shuff and Blake each bullpened for the Tigers. Gwinn and Campbell homered, and Gwinn, Grzyb, and Sheaves doubled. The Indians tallied in the fourth and fifth. In the Minor League, the Yankees beat the Athletics 14-4 behind Sarver pitching. Hendrick was the loser.

Oak Hill Tigers Indians Flint Shuff Blake Parkersburg Jim Rapp Gwinn Campbell Grzyb Sheaves Scott Yankees Athletics Sarver Hendrick Thomas Hettle RNL Senators Cubs Adkins McClaskey Hall Carter II Giants Watkins Webb Flints Veazey Cubs of

Pastor Installs WSCS Officers at Mount Hope Church

At Mount Hope Methodist Church WSCS members installed new officers led by Rev. George D. Porter. Officers include Nokie Thompson president Patty Vargo vice president and Ethel Gunn treasurer. A rummage sale plan was set for late August into September with life memberships awarded to Eliza Park and Kitty Bryan.

Mount Hope RNS Woman's Society of Christian Service Mount Hope Methodist Church George D. Porter Porter Nokie Thompson Patty Vargo Cora Wotring Ethel Gunn Ann Maggins Alice Simpkins Frances Burruss Dorothy Fontana Kitty Bryan Eliza Park Mildred Fox Doris Hock Betty Honoker Christian Social Relations Myrtle Potter Maggie Hinchey Circle No. 2 A. W. Burdette Oak Hill Circle No. 3 Gladys Davis George D. Potter Vicki Kemrite Russell Patteson Belle Perry Ann Massing Georgie Perry Doris Stuart

Farmers Mart Funds Sought At Court Meet

At a Wyoming County court meeting in Pineville, Jack Feller requested a $100 budget line for Mullens Farmer's Market now operating this year. The court appointed Mrs. Hugh Brown clerk and Howard Cook emergency agent for commodity certification and distribution. Pineville designated as emergency station. Other actions included appointing a JP for Huff Creek and granting bonds for multiple estate administrators. Over half of Mexico’s population resides at elevations of 3,000 feet or higher.

Pineville ANS Jack Feller Wyoming County Court Mullens Burl Harmon Hugh Brown Howard Cook Faxon Blankenship Huff Creek Luther Hatfield Hessie Hershel Fink William Kent Fink Bond Roy Cordell Amos E. Green James Green United States Fidelity and Quaranty Co Noah Everett Acord Lottie Vaught Irene Lucille Shannon Joseph Shannon Ashby Godby Lugar Virginia Louise Lugar Vida Chambers Letah Cook Ora Goodman Virgil Goodman Delphia Fox Amedeo Domi Jr Amedeo Domi Sr Jack Pizzino

Constitution Goes Into Effect After New Hampshire Ratification

The U S Constitution took effect on June 21 1788 as New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify it signaling the start of the new framework for the United States government.

U. S New Hampshire

Fire Destroys Bluefield Bakery in Blaze

In Bluefield on Sunday a Griffin Pie Co. bakery building suffered a total loss after an overheated melting pot ignited fats on the third floor. Fire Chief E. L. McClure put equipment losses at 200000 dollars and the building at 90000. About 10 workers were in the building.

Bluefield UPI Griffin Pie Co E. L. McClure McClure Norfolk & Western Railway

First Child Born to Pineville Couple in Columbus

Former Pineville residents Mr and Mrs William J Phillips of Columbus Ohio announce the birth of their first child a boy in Columbus on Saturday. The infant weighed six pounds eight ounces and has been named William Joseph. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bud Pendry of Keyrock and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs George Phillips of Rockview.

Pineville RNS William J. Phillips Columbus Ohio William Joseph Bud Pendry Keyrock George Phillips Rockview

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Conley PFC Theodis Adams Fayette Lodge Muriel Lawrence Mt. Hope E. C. Roth WSCS BIG Boy Webb’s Kyle Cleaners Raleigh Cleaners & Laundry Richmond Cleaners & Laundry Farmers Mart Mexico G. M. Powers Main Street Bluefield Bakery Bell-Ans Bell- Ans Orangeburg N. Y Crab Orchard Greyhound New Orleans O. W Savannah O.W St. Augustine Fla R.T San Antonio Tex Prince Street Beckley West Virginia
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