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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1962

Page

6

Methodist Church Rites Unite Wyoming Teachers

Carole Ruth White and James Lewis Musser unite in a June 15 Mullens wedding at First Methodist Church. The ceremony featured gladioli and ferns, a double ring service, and a seven-branch candelabra arch. The bride wore Chantilly lace and nylon tulle, carried a white rose bouquet with a miniature Bible, and plans teaching at Mullens Grade School. The groom teaches at Pineville Junior High School. they will reside at 610 12 Highland Avenue, Mullens.

Mullens RNS First Methodist Church Carole Ruth White S. W. White Jr Lusk Avenue James Lewis Musser En Musser Circle Drive Mai Virgil Conant Chantilly Donna White Ernest Musser Eric Pack Harry Agee Myrtle Beach Cherry Grove S.C Mullens High School Concord College Mullens High

Wonderful Reading for the Whole Family

Weekend magazine blurb highlights features on improving vacation photos TV medics Khrushchev myths family lore and New Orleans style recipes plus a junior treasure chest and family-week coverage in Beckey Post-Herad Raleigh & Register.

Khrushchev

Husband Held In Fatal Beating Near Greenbrier County

The body of Nellie Persinger Kincade, about 60, found in her Kessler home, appears beaten to death and died about 36 hours before discovery. Her husband Jim Kincade is being held for questioning as an autopsy is conducted in Charleston.

Ronceverte UPI Kessler Greenbrier Nellie Persinger Kincade

Local Social News From Glen Fork and Nearby Homes

Miss Connie Powers and Glen Tilley were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Scott Hatfield and daughters Faye and Brenda. Rev Elmer Day and family from Mocksville NC spent days with his parents in Lookout then headed back to North Carolina. Tuesday guests were Rev and Mrs Robert Day and son Tinker Henderson. Elder Day's health is improved after several weeks in Beckley hospital.

Glen Fork Connie Powers Glen Tilley Scott Hatfield Faye Brenda Itmann Elmer Day Brownie Lois Warren Donnie Mocksville N. C Jess Day Lookout North Carolina Robert Day

Halsey clan visit spans Apopka and Florida cities

Visiting Mr. and Mrs Avery Halsey and Mr. and Mrs Troy Halsey, all of Apopka, Fla., were their brothers and sisters-in-law Mr. and Mrs Woodrow Matheny and Mr. and Mrs Oscar Halsey, Jesse. The group also traveled to Tampa and Orlando, Fla.

Leadership Recognized At Court Of Honor Ceremonies

Mullens West Virginia coverage notes Bucky Davis and Wardy Lefler among Scouts honored at a court of honor where Eagle Scout ranks were presented. Two Scouts named Scout of the Year were War dy Lefler and Larry Litteral. Several others were awarded merit badges and various ranks including Star Scout, Life Scout, first class, and tenderfoot.

William A. Minter Michael Wikel Frankie Combs Charles Phillips Charles Semeskie Randy Biggs Raymond Patrick John Nolley David Coffman Kenneth Cook Ronald Johnson Rene Morgan Dean Morgan Winkie Houck Wetzel Young Glen Sweeney Danny Broyles A Price Steven Byrd Charles Feller Pat Sekin Mike Jenkins Ray Lewis Lee Roy Dean Billy Clay Tracy Hylton Corky Wardy Lefler Larry Litteral Mullens Wardy Ernest Lefler Den Bucky Davis W. A. Davis Bucky

Beta Sigma Phi Honors Mothers At Banquet

Beta Theta Chapter meets at Glass House in Oak Hill for a black and gold banquet honoring mothers and guests. The program includes invocations, awards for attendance and contributions, exemplar degrees, and poems about mothers. The group notes upcoming convention at Olgebay Park in Wheel ing and confirms float award in a local parade.

Oak Hill BNS Beta Theta Beta Sigma Phi Glass House Francis Riner Virginia Humphries International Beta Theta Chapter Olgebay Park Wheeling Margie Warrick Pat Stanley Betty Bush Stella Carden Norma J. Price Friendly Venture Lou Henry Moreau

Cubs Tour Coca Cola Plant and WWYO Station

Cub Scouts of Den 4 toured the Coca Cola Bottling plant and WWYO radio station in Pineville on Wednesday. Accompanying leaders were Mrs. Helen Burcham and Mrs. Harold Dooley and Mrs. Robert Pauley. Cub members on the tour included David Burcham Charles Edwards Barry Dooley Wayne Woosley Mike Pauley Gary Brooks and Richard Burcham, with den chief.

Mullens RNS WWYO Pineville Cub Scouts Den 4 Helen Burcham

How to Improve Your Vacation Pictures

The June 24 issue of Family Weekly offers tips in the special feature How to Improve Your Vacation Pictures. It guides readers on framing subjects, capturing candid moments, and selecting settings to enhance travel photos.

Family Weekly

Sewer Extended Charges Waived in East Pineville

CHARLESTON UPI The Center Public Service District agreed to extend sewage lines to owners in East Pineville Wyoming County and waive prehlice charges until sewage enters the utility. The move followed a Public Service Commission hearing on complaints by homeowners billed for services not received.

Charleston UPI Center Public Service District East Pineville Wyoming County Public Service Commission

Mullens Residents Attend Baptist Assembly at Green Lake

Mullens residents Mr and Mrs W R Mays travel to Green Lake Wisconsin for the American Baptist Assembly. Mrs Mays chairs children’s work for the West Virginia Baptist Convention and will represent the state at the National Conference of Children’s Workers. They are joined by Charleston figures Reverend Donald Taylor and Reverend Donald Loudermilk for the Christian education committee.

Auto crash on Main Street injures six vehicles

A driver in a small truck owned by Earl Pullen struck a station wagon driven by Joseph Gallaher on Main Street in front of the Oak Hill Post Office. The station wagon pushed an oncoming car driven by C. H. Nelson, which hit a curbside car owned by Clyde Allen. Damages exceed $3,000, with witnesses noting the driver seemed to press the gas instead of the brake after leaving a parking lot. The 11 am incident involved six automobiles in total.

Earl Pullen West Hamlin Joseph Gallaher C. H. Nelson Clyde Allen Eurola Springs Ark Main Street Oak Hill

Youths Meet At Oceana Church

Oceana Methodist Church hosted the Methodist Youth Fellowship District meeting. Roger Cook installed as 1962 63 MYF president with officers Wanda Smith Katherine Cottrill Glen Rogers Jan Rogers Jerry Wolfe. Delegates Roger Cook and Mary Beth Pancake to senior youth camp June 25 30 at West Virginia Wesleyan College.

Oceana ANS Oceana Methodist Church Methodist Youth Fellowship District Roger Cook MYF Wanda Smith Hatcher Katherine Cottrill Glen Rogers Jan Rogers Pineville Jerry Wolfe Diane Hall Chenoweth Tommy Poland Jimmy Rankin Eugene Cook Randy Blankenship West Virginia Wesleyan College Mary Beth Pancake Woman's Society of Christian Service Fellowship Hall Myf’ers

Bradley Lions Install Officers

Bradley Lions Club held the 1962-463 officers installation at a Wednesday dinner meeting at Joe's Drive Inn in Bradley. Installing officer W B Poling of Mount Hope oversaw the ceremony. New officers include Lonnie Goddard president Ken Larabee first vice president Flynn Canady second vice president Denny Toney third vice president B C Christian secretary Edward Ferrell treasurer Flavis McNeely lion tamer Phil Cook tail twister. Directors for two years are Jimmy Lemon Harless Stover Flynn Canady and Flavis McNeely. Charles Honaker and Joe Buffa have one year remaining. The Community Park on Beckley Mount Hope Road is nearly completed with many improvements announced.

Bradley BNS Bradley Lions Club Joe’s Drive-Inn W. B. Poling Mount Hope Lonnie Goddard Ken Larabee Flynn Canady Denny Toney B. C. Christian Edward Ferrell Flavis Mc

White Oak PTA protests consolidation plan

The White Oak School Parent-Teacher Association at a special meeting adopted resolutions opposing the consolidation of Lower White Oak School with Toney's Fork School. They cited hardships for pupils and parents and dangers from flash floods due to strip mining in the area. Members Nelson Treadway and Robert Treadway led the effort.

Artie White Oak Toney’s Fork PTA Board of Education Toney's Fork School Nelson ‘Treadway Robert Treadway

Ex-Demo Treasurer Claims No Violations

Washington United Press International reports that Matthew H. McCloskey, longtime Democratic fund raiser and nominee for ambassador to Ireland, maintains no federal law violations in government contracts held by his construction firm. Senator Hickenlooper questioned a possible conflict at a Foreign Relations Committee hearing, while McCloskey cites occasional DNC rulings and a State Department letter saying no conflict disqualifies him. Chairman Fulbright indicated he will seek the State Department's legal division opinion.

Washington UPI Democratic Party Matthew H. McCloskey McCloskey Kennedy Ireland Sen Bourke B. Hickenlooper Iowa Senate Foreign Relations Committee Democratic National Committee State Department J. William Fulbright D-Ark Hickenlooper

School Official's Son Drowns in Cranberry River

RICHWOOD, W. Va. UPI report Conemings, the longtime superintendent of Nicholas County schools, drowned Thursday while on a camping trip along the Cranberry River near Richwood. Authorities said Daniel K. Cummings and a cousin were camping when Cummings drowned during a swim.

Richwood UPI Conemings Neclanic Mapomeings Nicholas County Cranberry River Daniel K. Cummings Cummings

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