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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1971

Page

3

Glen Rogers High Principal Davidson Heads To Mullens High

J T Davidson Jr of Mullens leaves Glen Rogers High after five and a half years to become principal at Mullens High in August. Marion Brown presents a watch noting school improvements. Davidson, education specialist from Marshall University, holds a Marshall masters and Concord College bachelor. He is a former WV House of Delegates member and is married to Pat Bateman with two daughters, Tara and Kara. No successor named yet by the Wyoming County Board of Education.

Glen Rogers J. T. Davidson Jr Mullens Glen Rogers High Mullens High Davidson Marion D. Brown Marshall University Huntington West Virginia University Marshall Concord College Athens West Virginia House of Delegates Ben Dunman Pat Bateman Davidsons Tara Kara Wyoming County Board of Education

FTC Settles False Advertising Case Against Swift’s Baby Foods

The FTC provisionally accepts a consent order with Swift and Co. promising not to falsely claim nutrition and health benefits. The complaint alleged Swift advertised its baby foods as uniquely nutritious, germ-fighting, and sleep-enhancing. Swift issued a brief statement regarding the settlement.

Washington UPI Swift Federal Trade Commission FTC Swift and Co

Court limits attorney general review to contract form

State Court of Claims ruled the attorney general may assess only contract form, not substance. The decision ordered payment of a $5,400 claim by Retreading Research Associates Inc. for 1969 services, while denying a $400,000 Bethany College swimmer injury claim, finding driver negligence as the primary cause.

Charleston UPI Attorney General’s State Court of Claims Research Associaties Inc McLean Chauncey Browning Bethany College Peter Cassel U.S

Pineville Woman Receives BA From Western Kentucky University

Miss Victoria Josephine Pais earned a bachelor of arts degree in sociology with a minor in social welfare from Western Kentucky University this month. She is the daughter of Mrs. Pauline Pais and the late Victor Pais of Pineville and is employed as a medical social worker and admissions clerk at General Care Convalescent Center in Nashville Tennessee.

Pineville Victoria Josephine Pais Western Kentucky University Pais Pauline Pais Victor Pais Pineville High School General Care Convalescent Center Nashville

Veronica Lake Returns to Hollywood for Book Promotion

Veronica Lake visits Hollywood after 19 years away to promote her autobiography Veronica. She tours Paramount, calls it a ghost town, and says she plans to return to Ipswich to care for her birds and roses. She reflects on past fame, tax woes, and a later acting career in England.

Hollywood Nea Veronica Lake Veronica Ecstasy Paramount England Ipswich New York Vcae Tf Td

Families visit kin across towns in weekend travel

Pax Mr and Mrs David Fuller and sons Dwayne and Darrell of Long Branch spent Sunday at Welch with nephew Donnie Vass and wife. Mrs Mabel Evans hosted visiting son in law Cecil Stephens and family Eddie Teresa Tara from Diamond. Evans returning home with them for a few days. Mrs Roy Billups of Weirwood heads to Baltimore July 1 to visit Dee Painter and Bill Cariens families and others. Vivian Williams hosts Earnest Evans family Rhonda Kay of Harvey Illinois and Evans visit Pierce Evans of Dirtsville, their father.

David Fuller Dwayne and Darrell Long Branch Welch Donnie Vass Lively Mabel Evans Cecil Stephens Eddie Teresa Tara Diamond Dee Painter Bill Cariens Dena Linda Julian John James Billups Pax Vivian Williams Earnest Evans Rhonda Kay Harvey, Ill Evans Pierce Evans Dirtsville

Rod Taylor Returns With Bearcats Adventure Series

Australia’s Rod Taylor launches a new TV series Bearcats with Dennis Cole. They play soldiers of fortune in the Southwest just before World War I, facing a format likened to Maverick while aiming for authentic period detail and action. The show features rum-running, smuggling, and border incidents as they challenge top ratings.

Australia Rod Taylor Hollywood UPI CBS Taylor Dennis Cole Flip Wilson Flip Sydney Cole Southwest Maverick Smith ‘and Jones Authen Philippines United States

Medina Allows Special Hearing On My Lai Command Influence

Military Judge ordered a special hearing on Capt. Ernest Medina's command influence in the My Lai case. F. Lee Bailey filed 18 motions seeking dismissal for prejudgment due to publicity from Lt. Calley's court martial. Col. Kenneth A. Howard halted proceedings until the issue is resolved.

FT. Mcpherson, Ga UPI Ernest L. Medina U.S. Army My Lail F. Lee Bailey Medina William L. Calley Jr My Lai Montrose Colo

Mount Hope Lions Install 1971 72 Officers

Mount Hope Lions held a Thursday night meeting at the Chestnut Circle clubhouse to install the 1971 72 officers. President O. J. Walker gave the welcome as George Scott Vargo led a singing of America and past district governor C. E. Jones gave the invocation.

Mount Hope RNL Mount Hope Lions Chestnut Circle O. J. Walker Virgil Dillon Wood B. Poling French Creek Poling Lions Club E. C. Amick Carl Adams Bill Harless Marvin Beverly Norville Ellison C. E. Jones Glenn Smith Fred Thompson Jr Fred Ferguson Frank R. Garrett Miller Gwinn Jerry Ellison Harry Gray Larry Beverley Gary Perry Walker M. W. McCollum Beckley W. B. Poling O. L. Patteson George Scott Vargo Robert Cain Sanford Fox Glenn’ Smith Ben ‘Lewis L. M. Corey Fred Frisk Bill Martin Russell Patterson Gary Siegel

Bicycle Rodeo and Lions Club Meeting in Pineville

The Pineville Moonspinners 4H Club sponsored a Saturday Bicycle Rodeo at Palisade Park with WVU Extensions staff assisting. Winners in junior and senior divisions were named, and a Lions Club meeting featured Virgil Dillon as Lion Tamer andPoling as installing officer with a full roster of officers and a following dance by the Lively Five.

Pineville Palisade Park Moonspinners Vernon Morgan Nina Gail Pendry Sharon Walls Debra Cable Victor Gilkeson West Virginia University Extensions Allen Viers Mitchell Cooper Gmrs H. C. Barker Paul Viers Mason Hines Kelly Brooks Beth Ann Viers Sara Viers Vicki Knight Peggy Barker Kelvin Kelsey Bobby Gilkeson Phillip Cooke James Lynch Scott Evans Randolph McGraw Morris Pettus David Withrow Randy Spears Charley Stone Mark Lough Bobby Morgan Laura Kelsey O. J. Walker Jerry Spicer Jerry Ellison Haven Davis Virginia Thompson L. D. Clark James M. Wade Oak Hill

Consol Announces Six Promotions at Pocahontas Fuel Mines

Eustace Frederick of Pocahontas Fuel Company Northern Group reveals six promotions to assistant section foremen across Buckeye Kepler Lynco and Turkey Gap mines. Recipients include Roy Thurman Dial Clifford Bratcher George M Cook Raymond Woodrum Jr Kirt William Brown and Norman Eugene Shoda.

Eustace Frederick Pocahontas Fuel Company Northern Group of Mines Roy Thurman Dial Buckeye West Virginia Clifford Patrick Bratcher Sherry Paul Earl Paulette Gail Clifford Jr Kepler Mine George M. Cook Raymond Lewis Woodrum Jr Cook Wyoming County Darla George Kimberly Woodrum Jane Raymond Kirt William Brown Lynco Peggy Gregory Turkey Gap Norman Eugene Shoda Shoda Joyce Ronald

Ninety Enroll In Pineville Bible School This Week

Ninety youths enrolled in Vacation Church School at Cook Memorial Baptist Church Pineville led by director Rev Fred Fudge with Benny Sizemore as assistant and Pam Gilley as secretary. Various teachers and assistants are listed across Nursery Begin ners Primary Junior and Teen classes with multiple volunteers named.

Pineville Cook Memorial Baptist Church Fred Fudge Benny Sizemore Pam Gilley Margie Brook Steve, Bailey Randy Brooks Marie Deal Lisa Milam Clare Dee Cook Pat ‘Green Margie Boger Estelle Simmons

Corn Blight Spreads Across Counties Yet Crop Remains Generally Good

Government reports corn blight now detected in 124 counties in 18 states. Most cases stem from volunteer seedlings from last year's blighted seed. The briefing notes the crop is generally in good condition despite spread. Local references mention various individuals and refreshments details among attendees.

Washington UPI

Presbyterian Meet Set At Elkins

The 68th annual synod meeting at Davis and Elkins College Elkins will run Sunday through Tuesday. A redistricting plan would dissolve the Synod of West Virginia and fold it into either the Synod of Ohio or Pennsylvania. The union of the two main Presbyterian branches is also on the agenda. About 18 laymen and pastors are expected to attend.

Elkins UPS Synod of West Virginia United Presbyterian Church Davis & Elkins College Ohio Pennsylvania Presbyterian Church U.S.A U.S

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Mullens High School Glen Rogers High School Frank Stewart Clemenceau Allen Tom Brooks GRHS Baby Food Gen'l Piedmont Airlines Piedmont Debbie Akers Order of Raintow Masonic Hall Tamara White Earl White Kim Grose Roy Grose Vickie T Ellison Harold Ellison Becky Shumate Robert Rainbows Shumate Miss Akers Randy Akers, Mullens Pepproni BIG Charlie’s Pizza Hill’s A&p Mount Hope Lions Club Consol Mullens Horse Mullens Saddle Club Jerri Wilcox Bill Wilcox Tami Samoriga Gene Samoriga Lawton Oklo Terri Lea Sunny Sue Phillips John Halstead Bible Ellison Jennie Neely Paul England Edna Belcher Chris Brooks Ito Presbyterian
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