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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1961

Page

3

32 Couples Seek Permits To Wed

Fayette County Clerk records list 32 marriage license applications filed in early June. Couples include Dewayne Akers of Elyria and Wanda Hall of Summerlee. Cumbow of Hill Top and Judith Warren. Coleman and Alma Shumake. Casey and Billie Brown. DeLung and Connie Stegel. Dickerson and Jo Ann Abiecunas. Elder and Carolyn Mayes. Holly Jr. and Loretta Meadows. Hellms and Ina O Dell. Henderson and Marilyn Hackney. Harrah and Linda Barney. Kincaid and Joyce Burgess. Lacy and Helen Johnson. Lent and Martha Meadows. Miller and Sylvia Long. Morton and Gloria Stevens. Pendergrass Jr. and Janet Champ. Reedy and June Painter. Riser Jr. and Myra Smith. Ruth and Helen Banks. Reid and Tolbert. Snyder and Judy Ryan. Stella and Elizabeth Smith. Selfe and Marie Lanham. Stover and Elizabeth Ferris. Scott and Jo Ann Krisko. Thomas and Janet Clifton. Darrell Thomas and Brenda Tincher. Teubert and Daliah Rogers. Thompson and Carolyn Sekula. Wysong and Judith Diehl. Williams and Virginia Simms.

Fayetteville Fayette County Roger Dewayne Akers Elyria Ohio Roscoe and Ruby Akers Wanda Lee Hall Summerlee Donald and Louise Hall Franklin Wallace Cumbow Hill Top Lawrence and Mary Cumbow Judith Ann Warren Mount Hope Thomas and Eunice Oak Hill James M Ida DeLung Connie Kay Stegel Louis and Evelyn Stegel William Dickerson John and Elsie Dickerson Jo Ann Abiecunas Joseph Paul Eleanor Abiecunas Bobby Lee Elder William Edward and Hessie C. Elder Carolyn Ann Mayes Scarbro Clifford Ladie Mayes James Hillard Holly Jr Kingston James H. and Aleene Holly Loretta Faye Meadows Donald Bessie Meadows Shirley Denzle Hellms Canvas Elmer Laura Hellms Ina Gay O'Dell Albert Virginia O'Dell Carlos Henderson Cleveland Clayton Mildred Henderson Marilyn Hackney Elza Clayde Hackney Gaylord Boyd Harrah Ansted Robert Velma Willis Harrah Linda Lou Barney Charlotte Skaggs Barney Byron Carroll Kincaid Kincaid Jane Meadows William H. Miller Deepwater Mary Miller Sylvia Lee Long Robson Bensil and Froline Long Jennings Lee Morton Springdale Marvin and Ethel Morton Gloria Jane Stevens Meadow Bridge Alvin and Margaret Stevens Zeb Pendergrass Jr Lookout Zeb and Frances Pendergrass Janet Claudine Champ Layland Letcher Beulah Champ William T. Reedy Washington, D. C Garrett Virginia Reedy June Marie Painter Dothan Earl and Roxie James W. Riser Jr Carlisle James W Mattie Riser Myra Lee Smith Lacy and Larabell Smith Melvin Ruth Page Thomas Geneva Ruth Helen Banks Leroy Mary Banks Everett Lee Reid Smithers Patrick Blanche Reid Myreda Mae Tolbert Harry and Ora Asbury Bobby Lee Snyder Can

Wyoming 4 H Camp Opens Week of Activities in Glen Rogers

The third annual Wyoming county 4 H camp runs June 26 to 30 at Glen Rogers. Campers report to Glen Rogers High School noon to 1 p m Monday. no noon meal that day. Camp director Wilbur Farley aided by Miss Wilma Sue Cornell and multiple county leaders oversee a week under the theme Our Heritage featuring grooming and information contests tribal tournament and swimming at Oceana pool. Visitors night Friday welcomes parents to closing events.

Pineville RNS Glen Rogers Glen Rogers High School Wilbur Farley Pipestein Wilma Sue Cornell Union Leonard Hill Bluefield Ted Belcher Roscoe Plumley Ethel McConikay Earl McGraw Effie Brooks Lois Shrewsbury Lilly Brooks Naomi Sadler Travis Haynes Eulis Mitchem Oceana

Williamses host Virginia graduate, future Langley employee

PRICE HILL RNS Recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N E Williams included their son in law Jerry Kyle Huffman of Hampton Virginia. Huffman earned a degree in aeronautics engineering at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville and has accepted employment at Langley Field Air Force Base Virginia Friday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs Ralph Britt were her sister in law Mrs Irene Hughes and daughter Sandy of Mill Creek.

Price Hill RNS N. E. Williams Jerry Kyle Huffman Hampton Huffman University of Virginia Charlottesville Air Force Base Langle Field Ralph Britt Irene Hughes Sandy Mill Creek

Why We Minimize Children's Hostility

A park scene shows two boys fighting while a mother mocks the idea they only want to compete. The piece argues adults deny child aggression, urging open dialogue instead and examining our fear of confronting hurtful feelings and parental bias.

Jimmy Bobby Bill Joan Childrn Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Fixing Up Hand Me Downs For A New Baby Era

A columnist advises careful handling of hand me downs for expectant parents. Distinguish loans from gifts, confirm ownership before passing items on, and beware offers from overzealous givers. For costly items like carriages consider buying used, spruce up with vinyl coatings, and scrub all gear before use.

Awards Given At McGraws 4-H Exhibit

The John McGraws 4-H Club showcased projects at the McGraws School. Leader Mrs Naomi Sadler aided by county agent Roscoe Plumley judged. Blue ribbons went to several 4-H members across sewing cooking and crafts. Additional ribbons honored first year and second year sewing and various projects including rabbits and entomology.

Pineville RNS John McGraws John McGraws School Naomi Sadler Roscoe Plumley Rose Shumate Rachel Clay Francine Brooks Sue Clay Sharon Clay Cheryl McGraw Daisy Smith Bobby Sizemore Sharon McGraw Karen Kelly Judith McGraw Dennis McGraw Dwight Shumate West Virginia Jerry Trump Leonard McMillion Ruby Jean Bower Jimmie Shumate Eddie McMillion

Family Honors Father PRINCE Reunion at Thompson Home

A family reunion honoring donor Donnie D. Thompson was held Sunday at the Thompson residence in Prince. A dinner was prepared by Mrs. Thompson and Ruth. Miss Ninette Allen of Harvey visited. Family members included Leonard and Ruth Thompson Harvey, Dan Crawford Hinton, Lewis Thompson and sons David and Steve Prince, Max Crawford, and Nancy Turner Hinton.

Prince RNS Thompson Donnie D. Thompson

Home Demonstration Club To Be Organized In Bradley

Mrs John Miller of Bradley announces a Thursday meeting to organize a Home Demonstration Club in Bradley The event will be in the social room of the Bradley Presbyterian Church Nancy Boyd of Beckley will be guest speaker The public is invited and urged to attend

Bradley BNS John Miller Bradley Presbyterian Church Nancy Boyd Beckley

Martin and Powell Families Gather in Pineville Area

Pineville residents and relatives joined the Lilly Reunion at Beckley on Sunday. John H. Martin and family visited his parents at Camp Creek. Bobby and Billy Powell returned home to South Charleston after a week with the Broom family in Pineville. Charles Baugess and family from Ravenswood spent the weekend with Virgil Goode in Pineville. Jack D. Martin and children visited Camp Creek on Sunday.

Pineville Rns John H. Martin Johnny Jeanie Jimmie Lilly Beckley J. W. Martin Camp Creek Bobby Billy Powell South Charleston Alfred Broom Crowley-Worrell Charles Baugess Ravenswood Virgil Good

Missing $1,760 From Ravencliff Co Safe

Ravencliff Development Co suffered a breaking and entering in the early Thursday morning. A safe with $1,760 cash and several blank checks was stolen after entry through a loading platform door and a shattered vault. A cutting torch was used but the thieves failed to breach the vault. dynamite opened the safe instead. A passerby saw a late model black car parked near the building. Corporal C W Andrick of the State Police noted the rural setting and distant house, with no clear suspects.

Ravencliff RNS Cather Perry Ravencliff Development Co Cpl. C. W. Andrick Corporal Andrick

Pineville Fire Dept Quells $300 East Fire at Lottie's Place

Pineville Volunteer Fire Department responded to an alarm at about 6 p.m. Monday at Lottie's Place in East Pineville. Fire Chief Jack Lambert reported an electrical fire caused approximately $300 in damage. Lottie's Place is owned by Don Fuller of Pineville.

Pineville RNS Lottie’s East Jack Lambert Don Fuller

Pineville Police Chief Reels From Mother’s Death

Mrs. Artie Bolt, 70, died of a heart attack Monday night in Gadsden Alabama, prompting Pineville Police Chief W. W. Bolt to travel there with Mrs. Bolt’s family.

Pineville RNS W. W. Bolt Gadsden Ala Artie Bolt Bolt

Beck School Nears Opening for 1961 62 Fay ette Pupils

Nearing completion is the Beck with School, one of two new facilities to be occupied by Fayette pupils when the 1961 62 term opens on August 29. The other school, of similar size, is located at Kimberly.

Beckwith Fayette Kimberly

Tigers Win 84 Victory Over Giants In Little League

OAK HILL RNS The Tigers hold their lead in the Little League with an 84 victory Tuesday night over the Giants. Sheaves pitched six innings allowing six hits and nine strikeouts. Larrick took the loss, four innings, six runs on six hits, seven Ks. Patrick pitched the last two innings, two more runs on two hits. Webb led Tigers with a 3 3 effort, Gwinn and Sheaves added two hits each. Yankees beat Pirates 6 5 in Minor League action behind Flint. Loudermilk took the loss after giving up only two hits. Flint allowed four hits.

Oak Hill Tigers Giants Sheaves Larrick Patrick Yankees Pirates Flint Loudermilk

Area Forestry Students Attend Camp at Camp Arthur Wood

Sixty seven West Virginia University forestry students start the second week of a 10 week field course at Camp Arthur Wood near Alvon Greenbrier County They split five weeks field work in land surveying and forest measurements and five weeks in forest management wildlife management and utilization One week will be at Duke University to study southern pine areas Attending are James Butler Summersville James Cook Brenton Kenneth May Hillsboro and Donald Walls Beckley.

Morgantown West Virginia University Forestry Camp Arthur Wood Alvon Greenbrier County Duke University James Butler Summersville James Cook Brenton Kenneth May Hillsboro Donald Walls Beckley

Oceana Residents Visit, Travel and Family News

Oceana and nearby towns feature a flurry of visits and travels. Residents from Allen, Kopperston, Mullens, Cleve land and Huntington join relatives in Oceana and Charleston. Weekend guests include Miss Barbara Gobbard Jim Fauts and others from Oceana with multiple falls in and out of town.

Mt Hope Methodist Bible School Closes

Mount Hope Methodist Church closed its Daily Vacation Bible School with a Friday night program directed by Mrs. Harold Hock assisted by Mrs. George D. Porter. The event featured kindergarten, primary, intermediate and junior groups singing and reciting Bible verses, with certificates awarded for perfect attendance and near-perfect attendance.

Mt. Hope Mount Hope RNS Mount Hope Methodist Church Harold Hock George D. Porter Jesus Mike Smith Debby Martin Richard Smith Susie Bowyer Wayne Smith Nancy Bowyer Nancy Stuart Kim Vargo Wendy Hurt Randy Maynor Gino Spadaro Jonny Amorine Martha Muir Ann Gwinn Rita Payne Mary Katherine Porter Ronnie Kemrite Lord Becky Hurt Gregory Maynor George Smith Steve Inman Frank Steplowski Jimmy Martin Teddy Payne Susan Burr Rebecca Gwinn Brenda Trottino Terry Porter Jennifer Huffman Brenda Hon Miller Gwinn Jennie Cope Carter

OES installs new officers at Pineville ceremony

Pineville Chapter No. 110 of the Order of Eastern Star held installation services at the Masonic Hall. Opal Goode of Oceana was installed as worthy matron with Willis Adams of Kopperston as worthy patron. Additional officers from Kopperston, Pineville, and Oceana were installed, with Earl Eschback of Lotus Chapter and others serving as installing officers. The event included an orchid for the matron elect and gifts for outgoing officers.

Pineville RNS Masonic Hall Order of Eastern Star Opal Goode Oceana Willis Adams Kopperston Faye Groose Marvin Bowyer Dorothy Paynter Neva Jo Adams Kopper Virginia Price Martha Elsie Utt Electra Margaret Neal Mae Cook Sentinel Earl Eschback Lotus Chapter No Saeger Grand Jurisdiction West Virginia Oscar Goode Marshal C. H. Downing Welch Orbis Swisher Weston

Marines Arrested For Series Of Felonies

In Fayette and Raleigh Counties two Marines, Ralph Houstin of Huntington and Oscar Cole of Cattlettsburg Ky., were released to Marine Corps custody to face military court on charges including car theft and breaking and entering. They were also wanted on bad check charges in Raleigh County. Deputies spotted a stolen 1958 Lincoln behind a Glen Jean service station. after the wrecking company released it, the men attempted to claim it and fled in a Kentucky-licensed car but were apprehended by Trooper M D Yoho and deputies.

Fayetteville Rns Marine Corps Fayette Raleigh P. L. Elmore Ralph Houstin Huntington Oscar Cole Cattlettsburg Pete Withrow W. F. Wiant Glen Jean Houstin Cole Kentucky Withrow Buddy Crouch M. D. Yoho

Oceana Man Graduates From Virginia College

James Lamb of Oceana earned a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg on Sunday. He belonged to Kappa Sigma Kappa and ASME, and at Oceana High School in 1956 played football. He plans to seek work in Florida after visiting his parents.

Oceana RNS James Lamb Woodrow Lamb Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg Kappa Sigma Kappa Fraternity American Society For Mechanical Engineers Oceana High School Lamb Florida

Tibbs Returns Home After Hospital Stay

H Kent Tibbs has returned to his home after a week as a patient at Beckley Memorial Hospital. Miss Juanita Thompson nurse at Jefferson Hospital Roanok Wa spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs H M Runion. Mrs Harold Carte and others from Mullens and Princeton visited relatives in Lynchburg and Staunton Va. Pat Haluski of Bluefield spent the weekend with her parents. Mr and Mrs Ben Wooten Jr and Mrs Forrest Gillespie of Crab Orchard visited the Carte family Saturday evening.

Connie Kinser Cleveland Ohio Clinton D. Kinser Oceana Patty Logan Barbara Gabbard Ruth Alfrey Charleston Johnney Roach Ronny Roach Keith Ronda Jean Mullens Karen Akers Edith Ross Judy Ross Pamela Goode Pineville Karen Jackson's Mill Forest Cook David Man Linda Rider Jack Rider Bob Princeton Judy Nicely Huntington Bobby Linda Millard Fillmore Plaster John Dixson Judy Dixion Mary and Fillmore Turkey ‘Hip Janice Lusk Kopperston Gene Akers Mark James Otis Cook Peggy Lou Cook Waitman Barbe Cook Becky Susan Jon Madison Woodrow Lamb Elery Toler Wharton Alvert Toler Pearl Brown Pat’ Haluski Little French Beauty School Bluefield Pete Haluski Ben Wooten Jr Forrest Gillespie Crab Orchard Harold Carte

Trial Set for Couple in Abortion Death Case

Charleston UPI reports a mens and a woman face trial next Wednesday over the abortion death of Florence Harris, 21, of Huntington last January. Defendants are Riley C. Henderson 26 and Sylvia Morrison 21, both Huntington residents.

Charleston

Visitors Return From Florida and Ohio Trips

Fayetteville residents and relatives recount visits during weeks away. Mrs Har ry Bright of New Martinsville and Mrs William Coleman at 138 High Street hosted or joined gatherings. The Reyn olds and Kesslers returned from Florida with trips to Bartow Sarasota and Jacksonville. Bernette Curtis returned to Crescent City California after visiting the Livelys at 110 W Walker St. Clays and Livelys joined the 25th annual Woodrow Wilson High School reunion at the Black Knight Country Club in Beckley.

Fayetteville William Coleman High Street Harry Bright New Martinsville Maurice Reynolds Heslop Street Orval Kessler Victor Florida H. L. Davis Bartow Dennis Beverage Sarasota William Reynolds Jacksonville Bernette Curtis Crescent City Calif M. E. Lively W. Walker St Aulda Clay Nancy Zanesville Ohio Lively Woodrow Wilson High School Black Knight Country Club Beckley

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