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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1965

Page

3

Farewell Party For Pastor At Mullens Church

After the monthly meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Mullens a farewell party for Rev. R. J. Matheny and family is set for 8 30 p m Mrs Glen Hudgins will lead a pledge service titled The Portrait of Christ Others on the program include Mrs Charles Coffey Mrs Andrew Tolley and Mrs Sam Barton Maurice Anderson will sing We Give Thee But Our Own A pledge of circle members will be placed at the Worship Center and an executive meeting is scheduled for 7 p m in the Youth Chapel

Andrew Tolley Sam Barton Maurice Anderson

Akers Host Bridal Party Before Mullens Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Akers of Mullens hosted a bridal dinner Friday preceding their daughter Diane Akers marriage to Robert H. Tibbs. The ceremony occurred Saturday at First Baptist Church Mullens with out‑of‑town guests from Roanoke Beckley Baltimore Richmond Princeton Bland and more in attendance.

Mullens RNS Herman Akers Diane Robert H. Tibbs First Baptist Church A.A. Akers Nancy Akers Mae Akers Brooks Helen Turnbull Jimmie Hogan Martha Moran Hazel Childress Roanoke H. F. Amole South Charleston Russell Feazelle Mike Jerry Akers Janice Feazell Beckley J. H. Hearn Jr Phyllis Choate J. Russell Hearn Robert H. Hearn

Wilcox Enrolled in Disaster Control Officer Course

Mullens resident John R Toots Wilcox of the 130th Personnel Section is enrolled in a disaster control officer course at Lowry Technical Training Center, Lowry AFB Colorado. The four week program began June 1 and covers settings up and executing control plans for emergencies including nuclear disasters. Wilcox also coaches the Herdon Indians football team.

Mullens RNS John R Toots) Wilcox Lowry Technical Training Center Lowry Afb Colorado Wilcox Herndon Indians

Teachers Studying Head Start Program

SAULSVILLE RNS Four teachers and the program head at the John McGraw center Mrs Louis Jenkins Ravencliff and Mrs John Meredith Jr Mrs Tom Kelly and Mrs Clarence McGraw and Vern E Clay Soulsville will study Operation Head Start procedures. Clay will coordinate with other grade teachers for Wyoming County centers during the June 21 start date. Institute follows a Pineville indoctrination week ending with Friday at the John McGraw School for areas including McGraws Glen Rogers Ravenscliff and Maben.

Saulsville RNS John McGraw Louis Jenkins Ravencliff John Meredith Jr Tom Kelly Clarence McGraw Vern E. Clay Soulsville Clay Wyoming County Institute Pineville John McGraw School McGraws Glen Rogers Maben

Tolliver Birth for First Child Terry Ray Tolliver

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Ray Tolliver announce the birth of their first child a son Terry Ray born Sunday at 12 23 a m in Wyoming General Hospital Mullens weighing six pounds ten ounces Maternal grandparents J H Ely Glen Daniel and James Tolliver Paternal great grandmother Dan Tolliver of Saulsville

Saulsville Rns Jimmy Ray Tolliver Wyoming General Hospital Mullens Hasen Terry Ray Tolliver Belva Ely J. H. Ely Glen Daniel James Tolliver Dan Tolliver

Mundt urges Johnson to meet De Gaulle for better understanding

Senator Karl Mundt proposes that President Johnson confer with French President Charles de Gaulle to bridge American French differences. Mundt, in a television interview, says Johnson is a capable negotiator who would gain little by not meeting De Gaulle.

Washington UPI Karl E. Mundt R-S.d Johnson Charles de Gaulle Mundt de Gaulle

Wyoming 4 H Camp Scheduled

1965 Wyoming County 4 H camp plans set with theme Our Society. Camp dates July 12 17 and July 19 24 for older and younger 4 H members respectively. Morning sessions begin 645 AM with breakfast 730 AM and include crafts athletics swimming and other activities.

Ravencliff RNS Our Society Wyoming County Tony Perry John McGraw Willing Workers Clubs Pineville Courthouse Victor Gilkeson Jr Wyoming McDowell Ann Brown Roscoe Plumley Silas Brooks Windom Ethel McConshay Judith Shrewsbury Joan Lester Stephenson McDowell County Brenda Lambert Peggy Harmon Skygusty Perry

Wyoming Hunters Plan Coon Stocking Project

The Wyoming Coon Hunters Association met at John McGraw School to form a 28 member planning committee for a raccoon stocking project across Wyoming County. The group will distribute coons after trapping in July or August depending on corn maturity, with officials from the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources arranging trapping details and field trials to follow.

Bill Bower J. Taylor Maben Bill Smith Mullens Johnny Sizemore Woodrow Lafferty McGraws Jack Pizzino Eugene Francis Walter Acord Herbert Reed Tom Blankenship Charlie Sanders Glen Fork Jim Brown Dale Shumate Virgil Collins Lester Woolsey Acord Bolt Ricky Cecil Burlen Cecil Covel Chester Johnson Tralee Orville Payne Fast Gulf Mason Duncan Kopperston Fred Lambert Herndon Taylor Freeman Acord West Virginia Department of Natural Resources Commission Randolph Hampshire Hardy Grant Morgan Pendleton National Bowers Ridge Henry Lane Ronceverte Odell Jessup Beckley Raleigh Wyoming

August Bride Elect Linda Sauls Honored With Shower

An August bride elect, Linda Sauls of Kopperston, was honored at a Saturday shower in the Kopperston Recreation Building. She will marry Jerry Russell of Arlington, Va., Aug 15 at the Oceana First Baptist Church. Hostesses, attendees, and out-of-town visitors from the Oceana Kopperston area and Princeton are listed.

Oceana Linda Sauls Kopperston Sauls Ted Sauls Oceana First Baptist Church Jerry Russell Arlington R. L. Truall T. R. Workman Wayne Rollins Charles Frazier Eric Tyree John Paynter Alvert Toler Wade Maynard Carl Smith Donna Harold Rose William Cook Earl Cook Jr Linda Walter Boshell Cyrus Williams Bob Thomas Pearl Brown Santa Lusk Donnie Acord Jr Neil Queen Jimmy Cook Edith Cook Otis Cook Otis Blackburn Jesse Cline Riley Campbell Charlotte Hawkins Homer Whisenant Virginia Pomeroy Boyd Dumire Henry Mathis Barbara Conley Pauline Cook Dennis Cook Carl Fleenor R. V. Garrett Nora Hopkins Kitty Jane Page

Ruth Thompson Feted Ahead Of Wedding In Glen Fork

Miss Betty Ruth Thompson bride elect of Robert Lee Daniel was honored with a household and bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Essie McMillian Mrs. Jesse Cook and Mrs. Arthur Thompson at the Jesse home. The Glen Fork guests included Mrs. Francis Bailey Red Jacket Mrs. Robert Allen Mullensville Miss Betty Mitchell and others from Glen Fork and nearby towns.

Glen Fork Betty Ruth Thompson Robert Lee Daniel Essie McMillian Jesse Cook Arthur Thompson Jesse McMillian Francis Bailey Red Jacket Robert Allen Mullensville Betty Mitchell Jimmy Simpson Brenton

Vass Child Is Born McGraws

Carlos James is the name chosen for the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Vass born Friday at 2 p.m. in Wyoming General Hospital Mullens. The baby weighed 5 pounds 14 ounces. Mrs. Vass is the former Norma Trump. Maternal grandmother is Mrs. John Trump McGraws. Paternal-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bill Blankenship of McGraws. The couple also have four daughters Debbie Linda Nellie Connie Jean.

McGraws RNS Carlos James Carl Vass Wyoming General Hospital Mullens Vass Norma Trump John Trump Bill Blankenship Debbie Linda Nellie Connie Jean

Head Start Aides Hired By Wyoming School Board

The Wyoming County Board of Education in Pineville named pro rated Head Start aides for sites including Baileysville Herndon Huff Mullens and Pineville centers for a June 21 start. Delegations from Glen Rogers and Cabin Creek sought new facilities and transport changes with the board advising possible future action and road commission talks.

Wyoming School Board Pineville RNS Wyoming County Board of Education Baileysville Center Jack Basham Eugene Cook Elaine Davis Betty Lou Lester Dianna Rose Lester Gaynell Matney Wilma Morgan Margie Short Judy Ann Stafford Arline Stone Yvonne Trent Herndon Center Ellen Titta Dean Judith Kay Wagner Joyce Sue Moore Rebecca Pritchard Mary Frances McKinney Oceana Center Judy Danette Brinkley Glenna Faye Brooks Jannett Kay Cook Louise G. Cook Edith Elzoria Dancy Carolyn Jean Fox Sandra Sharon Jones Elizabeth Acord Nancy Louise Poland Delma Jean Pritchard Juanita Carroll Cook Diane Hall Sharon K. Bailey Connie May King Pineville Center Judith Kay Becklehimer Rosemary Cox Marjorie Pamela Lyons Brenda Jane Metz Gail Lynn Pizzino Jane Susan Rogers Patricia R. Shannon Kay Laxton Regina Gilliand Freda Iree Parks Jane Kuhn Iris Stewart Mary Lee Goode Eleanor Sue Scott Glen Rogers Hayden Wolfe Wolfe Glen Rogers High School Cabin Creek Rennie Hatfield L. A. Dillon

Pineville Junior Chamber Officers Trained in Charleston

Three Pineville Junior Chamber of Commerce members attended an all day Sunday meeting in Charleston. Officers training sessions were conducted with Charles Stone serving as president, Jack D. Martin as vice president, and Roger Cline as secretary.

Pineville RNS Pineville Junior Chamber of Commerce Charleston Pineville Club Charles Stone Jack D. Martin Roger Cline

Rat races trend in New York eyed by dealer

A New York animal dealer notes rising interest in rat racing as a quirky fad. He explains participants wager on fast rats and the spectacle draws curious crowds to playful showings.

New York

Jesse Post Office Entered By Thieves

State Police Trooper R. J. House and Postal Inspector E. B. Fasimpaur investigated the Jesse post office break in Pineville area over the weekend. Officers reported $135.76 in cash and two reusable money order stamp machines stolen through a rear window. Mrs. Ruby Workman is postmaster.

Jesse Pineville RNS R. J. House E. B. Fasimpaur Charleston Ruby Workman

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