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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1962

Page

10

Market Dips as Volume Slips on Heat Affects Trading

The stock market fell modestly after two hours of brisk trading as humidity weighed on mood on Wall Street. NYSE volume reached 4,580,000 shares while American Telephone closed down 2.37 dollars from earlier levels and GM shares loom as DuPont begins divesting its stake under antitrust settlement terms.

New York UPI Wall Street New York Stock Exchange American Telephone & Telegraph Chrysler Stock Exchange Keith Funston Funston Atlantic City N.J American Society of Corporate Secretaries General Motors Corp E.I. DuPont de Nemours Co., Inc DuPont

Cats $20,000 Bequest Divided For Animals In LA

In Los Angeles a $20,000 bequest to two cats who died before their mistress was divided equally among three animal charities. The 65 year old Alvina Jackson died on April 6 1961. Superior Judge Harold W Schweitzer ordered the money split between the Society For The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals the Humane Education League and the Good Shepherd Foundation.

Los Angeles UPI Smokey Alvina Jackson Harold W. Schweitzer Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals The Humaneducation League Good Shepherd Foundation

WVU English Professor Wins $1000 Research Grant

West Virginia University's Department of English received a $1000 research grant after Professor Dr. Ruel Foster spoke on university changes at a Pocono Manor conference. The grant was awarded by Edward L. Butcher of Gulf Oil's education committee following the conference last October.

Morgantown UPI West Virginia University Ruel Foster Pocono Manor Edward L. Butcher Gulf Oil &Co

West Virginia Safety Council plans outlined at Roanoke seminar

Charles Hopkins, managing director, will outline programs and plans of the West Virginia Safety Council during a three day regional accident prevention seminar in Roanoke. The event, opened today, is sponsored by the U S Public Health Service accident prevention division.

Roanoke, Va UPI West Virginia Safety Council Charles Hopkins U. S. Public Health Service

Toneda Bible School Closes at Toneda Baptist Church

The Vacation Bible School closing program at Toneda Baptist Church was chaired by co director Mrs Otis Cook with theme God and His Word The two week session drew about 90 attendees and funds were sent to missions Certificates of attendance were awarded Various departments including nursery kindergarten primary junior and junior high showcased parts of the program with teachers listed and volunteers thanked by Rev Verne Cook

Oceana RNS Vacation Bible School Toneda Baptist Church Otis Cook God His Word Cook Hurley Brown Junior Hatfield Joe Brown Dwight Stafford Ricky Dodd Kenny Hatfield Teresa Lynn Hart Amy Powell Susie Brown Lanna Kay Walker David Walker Clifford Baker Stephen Tracey Deidre Lester Patty Johnson Russell Daniels Phyllis Walker Geraldine Cook Donna Walker Quentin Cooper Floyd Overton Bob Walker Linzy Whitten Harold Durbin Norman Cook Don D. Cook Jay Whitt Cook Virgil Lusk Wint McKinney Robert Baker Verne Cook

Dolly Derby to Launch With Girl Scouts Support

A Dolly Derby public relations project of Goodwill Industries, Akron, will start in September with Mountain Laurel Council Girl Scouts. The project, owned by Goodwill Akron, aims to educate youth about Goodwill’s employment training and rehabilitation programs by using about 1,000 dolls. Vernon L. Schwaninger, Executive Director, urged the public to donate usable or repairable dolls and parts to ensure adequate supply by kickoff.

Goodwill Industries Mountain Laurel Council Girl Scouts Woman’s Auxiliary Akron Ohio West Virginia Mountain Laurel Council Vernon L. Schwaninger Goodwill

Local Notes From Glen Rogers and Surrounding Areas

Mrs A A Cook of Akron Ohio visits her daughter Miss Ruby Cook in Glen Rogers. Leonard Wilson and family return to Hamilton after attending to his ill father Frank Wilson. grandparents host Bobbie and Barrie during visit. Grandfather remains patient at Beckley Memorial Hospital. Miss Nancye Richardson admitted to Wyoming General Hospital with hepatitis. valedictorian at Glen Rogers High School. Tommy and David Jones visit grandparents S Sizemore. parents S Sgt Raymond Jones join weekend visit. George Richardson seeks work in Arlington Virginia. Mr and Mrs B C McClanahan to move to Hackensack Pennsylvania for work. Frances Hall of Washington DC visits Hall family.

Glen Rogers A. A. Cook Akron Ohio Ruby Cook Leonard Wilson Hamilton Frank Wilson Bobbie Barrie Beckley Memorial Hospital Nancye Richardson Wyoming General Hospital Miss Richardson Melvin Richardson Glen Rogers High School John Sizemore Tommy David Jones Dayton S. Sgt Raymond Jones Sizemores George Richardson Arlington B. C. McClanahan Hackensack, Pa McClanahan Frances Hall Washington, D. C Logan Hall

County Clerk Grants Numerous Marriage Licenses in Pineville

Wyoming County clerk issued licenses to dozens of couples in Pineville. Names include E Gale Rose and Deamo Gale Rose both 17 from Alpoca, and Raymond O Neal 21 with Jerilyn Jurgens 21 from California, among others from Mullens Itmann Bud and nearby towns.

Pineville RNL Wyoming County Winifred Deamo Gale Rose Alpoca Wilson Geraldine Rose Raymond Miguel O'Neal Bud James Evelyn O'Neal Jerilyn Jean Jurgens California Curtis H Marcene E. Jurgens Ronnie Dean Domine Sabine Amedeo Mary Domi Pierpoint Asher Ruth P. Phillips Sharon Kay Saunders Itmann Charles Mildred P. Saunders Ronnie Lee Ratliff Clarence Ida Mae Ratliff Phyllis Gay Angle Howard Annie Angle Earl Lee Bell Ironton Ohio Lee H Ada Bell Ruther Marie Reedy

Roundup Scouts Receive Special Camp Training at Abbot

Girl Scouts from two counties prepared for the Vermont roundup in July with intensive training at Camp Abbot led by Mrs. R. A. Updike. The Enchanted Hills District and Mountain Laurel Council campers practiced fires, camping safety, nature study, hikes, flag etiquette, and lashings as they photosynthesized a strong program for the sixth year of operation.

Beckwith RNS Vermont Camp Abbot R. A. Updike Montgomery Mount Hope Juliette Lowe Patricia Solacz Joan Leatrice Bennett Mary Jarvis Abbot Enchanted Hills Robert Herndon Gauley

Daniels Child Born in Arlington Virginia

Mr and Mrs Orville Lee Daniels of Arlington Virginia announce the birth of their first child, a son named David Wayne, weighing seven pounds eight ounces, born Saturday morning in an Arlington hospital. The mother is Shirley Bailey, a Glen Rogers High School graduate. Maternal grandparents are the Rev Claude Bailey of Glen Fork and Mrs Bailey. paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs B C Daniels of Oceana.

Glen Fork RNS Orville Lee Daniels Arlington Arlington Hospital David Wayne Shirley Bailey Glen Rogers High School Claude Bailey B. C. Daniels Oceana

Three prize classifications and Goodwill sale plan

The text notes three judging placements first, second, and honorable mention. Dolls will be sold at Goodwill Industries Thrift Stores with proceeds funding wages for handicapped workers. Call 253-8152 to arrange doll or household discard pickups.

Goodwill Industries Thrift Stores Goodwill Industries Thrift Store

4 Hers Attend Wiener Roast at Campfire Circle

Willing Workers 4H Club held a wiener roast and campfire near John McGraw School. Three tribes Senecas Delawares and Cherokees competed in stunts songs and tall tales led by Frankie Acord Jackie Lou Clay Damon Clay and Patty McGraw. Attendees included leaders Mrs Tony Perry Mrs Dennis McGraw and many 4H members and guests.

McGraws ANS Willing John McGraw Jackie Lou Clay Damon Clay Patty McGraw Frankie Acord Tony Perry Dennis McGraw Bobbie Sizemore Karen Clay

Laurel Garden Club June Meeting in Mullens

The Lau rel Garden Club meets Thursday at noon at Mrs. Roger Pritchett’s home for a workshop. Members should bring a sandwich, flowering material, a container and ice.

Mrs Bennett Is Shower Honoree in Mullens Church Event

Mrs. Bennett of 203 Guyandotte Avenue Mullens was honored at a stork shower Saturday in Currie Hall of the First Presbyterian Church. Hostesses included Mrs. Roy Dooley Mrs. Bill Emmons and many others in attendance, listing numerous neighbors and friends in Currie Hall.

Mullens Benny Bennett Guyandotte Avenue Currie Velmer McKinney Carole i Sue McKinney Kathleen Franklin Ruby Poff C. H. Terry Jack Dent Brenda Cook Darrell Pauley Johnny Ray G. D. Skidmore Ann Lewis Kenneth Brooks Horace McKinney Barbara McKinney Iris Cook Ina Cook Ira Joyce Ellison Glen Cozort Nana Peterfish W. C. Neal Pat Compton Opal Canada H. L Akers Virginia Jones Patty Jones Glen Hudgins W. D. Akers Sharon Hudgins Joe Zebrosky W. E. Powell Stella Diehl Virgie Williams Jack Porterfield Margaret Vaught Virginia McCloud Icie McCordle Donna Collinsworth Madeline Sizemore Ruby Mullins Helen Shumate Bill Dancey Carl Nelson Tommy Nichols S. M. Stratton

Ecumenical Deaconess Missionary Theme Meets Tonight

WSCS of the First Methodist Church meets at 7 30 p m in Friendship Hall with Mrs R H Mitchell delivering the devotional The fact finding panel led by Mrs Buren Toler includes Mrs Virgil Conant Mrs E P Hughes and Mrs E S Jennings Hands in Prayer Service and Giving guides the pledge service Circle chairmen will pledge for their circles Mrs Watt Carr serves as president for the first time and an executive meeting is set for 7 p m before the gathering

Glen Hudgins Watt Carr

Gift memorial giving to cancer society program

A memorial appeal urges support to the American Cancer Society in memory of a loved one. Donations fund a program dedicated to conquering cancer and may provide a life-saving gift to others.

American Cancer Society

Tennis Court Oath Sparks French Revolution Birth

On June 20 1789 the French National Assembly was locked out and swore not to disband until a constitution was granted. The oath at the tennis court triggered the French Revolution.

National Assembly France

Horoscope fragments hint at signs and cautions

Fragmented astrological notes list Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra and more with dates and scattered guidance. It mentions romantic caution and financial thrift, urging listening to small signals and conservative behavior.

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