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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1963

Page

3

Antique Show Set In Mullens

The Lorera Spillers and Laurel Garden Clubs of Mullens sponsor an antique show at the Moose Ballroom on June 25 from 2 p m to 9 p m Items 50 years old or older will be accepted Display items must be brought to the Moose Club between 10 a m and 1 p m on June 25 for arranging by 2 p m All items to be moved by 10 p m the next day Precautions will be taken to ensure safe care of articles For display information contact Mrs Lackey Miller Miss Catherine Stewart Mrs Fred Kingdon Miss Stewart Mrs Sam P Pearis or Mrs W D Emmons

Mullens ANS Lackey Miller Stewart Kingdon Sam P. Pearis W. D. Emmons

Glen Rogers BYF'er of the Month is Carolyn Hall

Carolyn Hall, daughter of Kir and Mrs Logan Hall of Glen Rogers, is named the Methodist Youth Fellowship BYF member of the month at Glen Rogers Community Church. She succeeds Margaret Fournier after being elected during the Monday meeting while a tenth grader at Glen Rogers High School. Previously at Davis Baptist Church before its closing, she has since joined community church activities and youth work.

Carolyn Hall Kir Logan Hall Glen Rogers Methodist Glen Rogers Community Church Margaret Fournier Glen Rogers High School BYF Davis Baptist Church Community Church

Families Visit and Health Update From Local Area

Glen Rogers reports Mrs. Joan Guiiman and children arriving from Colorado Springs to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Arvil Gentry. Mr. and Mrs. John Mosley of Ravencliff visited Mr. and Mrs. Wayville Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey York. The Yorks were at Clear Fork with J. H. York's parents last Saturday. Jerry Wolfe and Hayden K. Wolfe returned from Charlottesville Virginia where the University of Virginia Hospital assessed the boy's eye as improved. continued treatment at Beckley Hospital.

Glen Rogers RNS Joan Guiiman Billy Joe Cathy Cheryl Kenneth Michael Colorado Springs Colo Arvil Gentry John Mosley Ravencliff Wayville Johnson Harvey York Jerry Wolfe Hayden K. Wolfe Charlottesville University of Virginia Hospital Beckley Hospital

Pax PAX Visit Aboard Long Branch Family Ties

Sgt and Mrs Roger Cottery of Miami visit her family in Long Branch including Mr and Mrs Raymond Kelley and Mr and Mrs Larry Kelley. Mr and Mrs Guy Mowell travel to Cincinnati to see relatives then Cleveland to visit Billy Mowell. They spend a weekend with Rosella Sutton and Clyde Mowell. he is a former Pax resident now in Miami.

Pax Sgt Roger Cottery Miami, Fla Raymond Kelley Larry Kelley Long Branch Guy Mowell Cincinnati Ohio Johnie Mowell Howard Mowell Patricia Joann Sandra Sutton Cleveland Billy Mowell Miami Rosella Sutton Clyde Mowell

Ravencliff Guests Share News From Nitro To Maryland

Ravencliff residents report a busy weekend with trips to Nitro for a visit with Thomas Sheppard and a longer stay for William Sheppard. Billy Philyaw attended Peggy Philyaw’s funeral in San Jose and then traveled to Las Vegas before returning to California. The Brooks family plans and travels include Charleston work, July 4 plans with Susie Lucas, and extended visits with relatives in Florida. Mrs. French Brooks remains a patient at Stevens Clinic in Welch. William Bryling and son returned from a visit in Severn Maryland after spending time with Ronnie Halsey family.

Ravencliff Paul Brooks Nitro Thomas Sheppard William Sheppard Billy Philyaw San Jose Calif Peggy Philyaw St. George Giles Lucas Wyoming General Hospital Mullens Lucas Blanche Lucas True Bill Westfal Joe Bobby Phoenix Ariz Paul Loterico Detroit Mich Hurley Shumate George Nolley Jr Athens Donald Mann Florida David Blevins Manns Byram Blevins Blevinses Fort Walton Luther Mann French Brooks Stevens Clinic Welch William Bryling Severn Ronnie Halsey Jeanie Halsey Maryland

Rotarians Hear P. R. Hamilton at Fayetteville Dinner

Fayetteville Rotary Club hosted attorney Pat R. Hamilton of Oak Hill as guest speaker. He discussed the New River Gorge and Hawk's Nest Program. Attendees included local officials, professionals, and three guests from Beckley Rotary Club.

Fayetteville RNS

Plans Under Way To Stock Wyoming Creeks

Wyoming official says Laurel and Clear Fork Creeks may be restocked with bass blue gill and rock bass after acidity tests. A circulating petition backs stocking while Dr. Lane will inspect Laurel Creek for acid levels. If stocked, a one year closure follows initial release.

Pineville Rns J. Paul England D-Wyo Warden Lane Department of Natural Resources Laurel and Clear Fork England Laurel Creek Jesse Glen Rogers Simon Lane Pete Samsell Game and Fish Division Bolt Mountain

Mobile X Ray Unit To Operate In Fayette

Fayette County’s mobile x ray unit will operate at Montgomery Fayetteville Oak Hill and Mount Hope locations from June 25 to 28. Dr W L Clairborne restricts x rays to those 17 and older and lists times for each site including mornings and afternoons and an extra evening slot at Oak Hill on June 27.

Fayette Fayetteville RNS Fayette County W. L. Clairborne Montgomery Oak Hill Mount Hope

John Brown Patient at Wyoming General Hospital Mullens

Seven year old John Brown, son of Mr and Mrs Jack Brown, is a patient at Wyoming General Hospital Mullens after being admitted on Monday.

McGraws RNS John Brown Jack Brown Wyoming General Hospital Mullens

Life Curriculum Discussed By Circle At Mount Hope

Circle No. 5 of Mount Hope Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Ralph Dorsey home. Discussion centered on the Covenant Life Curriculum adopted by the church. Members reviewed general fund agencies, summer readings, and August nursery staffing. Nine members attended, with readings on Rim of Asia and local children and elderly welfare.

Mount Hope RNS Mount Hope Presbyterian Church Ralph Dorsey Dorsey Presbyterian Church William Bazo Robert W. Dower Fred Frisk Loretta Jones Charles Gibson Frisk Matthew Christ Temple Bazo E. Scott Carter Dower Everett Burgess W. B. Poling Gibson Sarah McWilliams Church Asia

Mullens Woman To Receive Lodge Degree

Mullens lunch supervisor Mrs. Estelle Caudle heads to Mooseheart Chicago to receive the Women of the Moose College of Regents degree. Supported by Mullens Chapter 190, she meets eligibility after five years of prior credentials and active chapter service.

Pineville RNL Estelle Caudle Mullens Wyoming County Board of Education Mooseheart Chicago Women of the Moose College of Regents Moose Women of the Ruth Lynch Josephine Williams Charleston House of God

Registrant Inducted and Transfers Spotted in Local Boards

Oscar Fenton Justice, a volunteer registrant from Local Board No 21, was forwarded for induction into the Armed Forces on June 12. Millard Hewitt Elswick, a non volunteer registrant, was transferred to Local Board No 42 in High Point North Carolina.

Mullens Armed Forces Oscar Fenton Justice Millard Hewett Elswick High Point

Our Man In D. C Shapes Up His Family

Ray Cromley reports Pentagon desk workers now test and train with brief isometric and movement based programs. Army Navy Air Force and Marine programs promise fatigue free fitness, daily 12 minute or shorter routines, with regular testing and a shared aim of higher reserve energy. The author notes family participation, increased energy, and potential personal adoption of Navy exercises.

Ray Cromley Washington NEA Marine Corps Air Force Army Pentagon Leonard D. Heaton Kennedy

Pollution Committee Sets Inspection Tours

The Water Pollution and Control Committee met in Charleston with co chairmen Sen Carl Gainer and Delegate J Paul England to consolidate pollution bills into a single proposal for the next legislature. Tours announced begin June 23 24 along the Tug River Basin and include the Guyandotte and Monongahela regions with involvement from the Water Resource Board and other groups. Attending were Senators Miller McCourt Morland and Delegates Blankenship Myles Nuzum among others.

Pineville Rns Charleston Carl Gainer Richmond J. Paul England Senate House Wednes Water Resource Board Tug River Mingo McDowell Guyandotte River Ohio Kanawha River Greenbrier River Monongahela River Williamson Jack Miller Parkersburg Hans McCourt William Morland Morgantown Webster Springs Bill Blankenship T. E. Myles Fayetteville Jack Nuzum Elkins

Fayetteville Methodist Men hear speaker on West Virginia slides

George M. Edwards, Fayetteville High School assistant principal, spoke at the Methodist Men meeting. He showed West Virginia color slides and briefly discussed each. The group did not meet in summer. Refreshments were provided by C. H. Maxwell and Harry Aliff, with several members assisting.

George M. Edwards Fayetteville High School Fayetteville

Officers Are Installed By Oceana Fellowship

Oceana Methodist Youth Fellowship installed new officers at Delilah Methodist Church. Carol Smith became president with Robbie Dillon as vice president, Mike Meador secretary treasurer, Sharon Cable Christian witness, Linda Massey outreach chairman, Linda Reed citizenship, Sammy Dillon fellowship, Carol Simpson faith, Lynda Raymond parliamentarian, Sandra Dillon historian, Martellia Berta co historian, Elaine Massey publicity, Skip Brown recreation, Steve Dillon and Coy Acord recreation co chairs, Kenny Mitchem transportation chairman. Refreshments followed for listed attendees.

Oceana ANS Methodist Delilah Methodist Carol Smith Robbie Dillon Mike Meador Sharon Cable Christian Witness Linda Massey Linda Reed Sammy Dillon Carol Simpson Lynda Raymond Sandra Dillon Martellia Berta Elaine Massey Skip

Proposed N and W Merger Would Shift Revenue

Roanoke Va UPI retired vice president Flave Baird told a businessmen lunch the proposed merger of Norfolk and Western with Nickel Plate and Wabash would cut coal traffic reliance. He said coal share would drop from 70 to 40 percent while general freight rises to 60 percent and the N and W would serve Chicago Kansas City Detroit and Buffalo as major high volume points.

Roanoke UPI Norfolk and Western Railway Nickel Plate Wabash Roads Flave Baird N&w Chicago Kansas City Detroit Buffalo Midwest

New Resident Fefed At Coffee

Mrs. James FE Fowler hosted a Tuesday morning coffee at her Oak Hill home to welcome new resident Mrs. N. C. Miller who recently moved from Meadow Fork Drive to 519 Highland Ave. Guests included numerous neighbors and the Dur ham, N C, contingent led by Reverend Randolph Johnson and others as well as Cathy and Judy Fowler presenting flowers.

Oak Hill Rns James FE. Fowler Highland Ave N. C. Miller Meadow Fork Drive Jess Evans Victoria Keller Durham N. C Biddie Allen J. P. Wilkins Frank Munoz D. Burnette Charles Copeland Roger Cummings Marvin Hall Frank Thomas John James Jr Charles Jones James Corcoran W. R. Murdock W. E. Scarbro Ada Burgess Virgil Burgess Kennison Burgess

Mt Hope Social Notes Highlight Local Visits And Health

Mt Hope notes list Miss Carol Kuhn visiting her Cincinnati home for summer school, TOM Kuhn vacationing at Myrtle Beach and a Wofford student. Mrs Emma Lilly injured in Virginia auto crash is at Beckley Hospital. J C Painter undergoes major surgery at Bluefield Sanitarium and improves. David Thompson of Dayton visited relatives in the area. Fred Dixon had major surgery at Oak Hill Hospital.

Emma Lilly Carlos Lilly Maple Fork Beckley Hospital Virginia J. C. Painter Naphan Painter Kilsyth Bluefield Sanitarium David Thompson Dayton Ohio Fred Thompson Fred Thompson Jr Fred Dixon Oak Hill Hospital

Saulsville DVBS Extended Two Weeks At Saulsville Baptist

The Daily Vacation Bible School at Saulsville Baptist Church will run two weeks instead of one due to high interest and a two week design. Mrs. Ted Clay says the program's timing, with Sunday night presentation on June 23, will feature work displays and a central theme Learning God's Ways. Each division uses phase aligned lessons from preschool to juniors with activities like Galilean boats keeping kits puppets wire sculptures walkers phones and parables of Jesus in focus.

Saulsville RNS Saulsville Baptist Church Ted Clay Church School Clay Jesus

Centennial Ball Draws 200 at Oak Hill Armory

About 200 persons attended the Centennial Ball in the National Guard Armory Oak Hill Saturday evening. Johnny Combs and his orchestra provided music while the Oak Hill Civic League decorated the venue. Proceeds benefit the Dollars for Scholars program. A large birthday cake marked the state's 100th birthday and guests wore Centennial dresses.

Oak Hill BNL Natonal Guard Johnny Combs Armory Oak Hill Civic League Delora Teano Shirley Donachy

Pineville Council Debates Water Works, Centennial Traffic Plan

Three delegations appeared before Pineville Town Council to discuss Municipal Water Works improvements tied to the Accelerated Public Works Program and anticipated Centennial celebration crowds. Judge Worrell announced attractions lined up for July 27 as Mayor Stewart pledged police traffic cooperation. Council approved on a one month trial C L Cooks traffic relaxations: end summer stop at Pineville High, permit right on red from Bear Hole entry, and right turns on red at Second Avenue toward bank and post office.

Pineville RNS Robert Browning Jackson Hill Robert M. Worrell Vaughan Stewart C. L. Cook Pineville High School Bear Hole Second Avenue Bank and Post Office

Also Mentioned on This Page

Theodor Heuss Germany Denmark Palisades Pool Robert McClain Gerald Scott P. R. Hamilton Wyoming Peekey D. C Navy Pollution Committee C. H. Maxwell Harry Aliff Dan Perdue J. H. Allen Charles S. Thompson Jeff E. B. Eskew Tunney Hunsaker John Holliday Oceana Fellowship Mt. Hope G. M. Powers DVBS Okehs Traffic Suggestions Hank Snow Jimmy Snow Elvis Presley Brenda Lee Buddy Hawley Everly Brothers T. M. Waldron New Texas ONIO Armour Wieners City Park
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