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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1965

Page

7

Huntington Couple Feted At Reception

Mr and Mrs Cecil Lacy of Mullens hosted a reception for their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Joseph Robinson of Huntington at Park Avenue home. Robinson a Madison native, Marshall University student and State Road Commission employee, last visited Mullens with his wife on April 3. Numerous friends and relatives attended from Mullens and nearby towns including Beckley and Atlanta, Ga.

Ravencliff RNS Eugene Herron Columbus Ohio Pat Herron Michael Michele Aden Tilley Ernest Tilley Gary Evelyn Randall Tilley Newport News

Program Closes Bible School at Russell Baptist Church

Russell Baptist Church held a two week daily Vacation Bible School ending with certificates and a closing program. Tammy Shumate led the beginners chorus, with multiple students performing songs and recitations. The Junior department presented a sermon Light of the World, and a candle light service featured several members. Mrs Estil Bailey presented certificates. teachers included Mrs Ray Sparks and others.

Glen Fork RNS Russell Baptist Church Tammy Shumate Randy Irick Pamela Pizzino Rhonda Walker Jackie Irick Jeanette Acord Robin Pizzino Becky Redden Tammy Cook Teddy Day Salina Hagamon Sherry Redden Tammy Hill Debbie Pizzino Tony Hill John Pizzino Brenda Bailey Roger Irick Sheila Hagamon Cynthia Redden Debby Pizzino Debby Walker Kenneth Parnell Eddie Walker Barbara Irick Marcia Cook Rodney Brooks Debbie Redden Richard Pizzino Pam Pizzino Estil Bailey Ray Sparks Donald Hagamon Carol Ann Acord Lucia Irick Levin Pizzino Sebastian Pizzino Jack Irick

Pineville visitors greet local families in friendly gathering

Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Martin included Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Johnson and children Kathy and Marty from Hampton. Jeanie Martin of Richlands, Va., plans a week with Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Martin and family. Donny Martin visits in Richlands with Mr. and Mrs. John H. Martin.

Pineville Rns Roy E. Martin Stuart Johnson Kathy A and Marty Hampton Jeanie Martin Richlands Jack D. Martin Donny John H. Martin

Three Wyoming County marriage licenses issued this week

The Wyoming County Clerk issued three marriage licenses this past week. John Allen Bailey, 23, of Oak Hill, and Latha Ann Lafferty, 18, of Oceana. Lynn Junior Adkins, 19, of Hendren Heights, and Brenda Lynn Lusk, 20, of Herndon. Curtis Lawson, 19, of Manassas, Virginia, and Lois Jean Hall, 16, of Brenton.

Pineville RNS Wyoming John Allen Bailey Oak Hill Frank Beulah Seattle Bailey Latha Ann Lafferty Oceana Tally Audrey Reed Lafferty Lynn Junior Adkins Hendren Heights Ronald and Irene Sparks Adkins Brenda Lynn Lusk Herndon Corbet C Aretta Mae Huffman Lusk Curtis Lawson Manassas Bascom and Eilean Carpenter Lawson Lois Jean Hall Brenton Roy I Sarah Lyons Hall

Pierpont Cemetery Cleared by BYF Youth Volunteers

The Baptist Youth Fellowship of Pierpont Freewill Baptist Church led a two day effort to clean and beautify Pierpont Community Cemetery. Janet Adkins led as president with Rev Dallas Adkins as pastor and advisor. Teens cleared saplings and overgrowth while mothers provided drinks.

Sheila Tolliver Randall Tolliver Mary Halsey Rick Halsey Linda Sarver Pat Tolliver Debbie Sizemore Tresa Tolliver Vickie Taylor Lewis Stone Joyce Stone David Stover Carlton Adkins Jim Reed Lila Tolliver George Adkins Bill Morgan Dallas Adkins Jesse Tolliver

Janet Richardson Honored With Party

Miss Janet Richardson was surprised by her sister Mrs. Billy Joe Stewart and mother Mrs. Melvin Richardson at a home party. The evening featured games, contests, and gifts for high scorers, with guests including Sandra Perry Glen Fork and Nancy Workman Sabine among others.

Glen Rogers RNS Janet Richardson Billy Joe Stewart Melvin Richardson Richardson Miss Richardson Alice Ellis Nancy Johnson Joan Coody Violet Mosley Tootsie Richardson Sandra Perry Glen Fork Nancy Workman Sabine Virgil Ellis Woodrow Richardson Harvey York Rorley Brown Betty Ellis John Mosley J. Coody Sidney Snuffer Wayville Johnson

California Bound Saulsville Family to Go to Air Bases

S. or Mrs. Robert Clay and their children Robert Jr Kathy and Patty traveled from Soulsville to Travis Air Force Base California. From there they will proceed to Anderson Air Force Base where Clay will be stationed. Previously the family lived at Belleville Air Force Base Illinois after spending weeks with his mother Mrs Wayne Clay in Soulsville and visiting his grandmother Mrs W Henry Stumbo in Petersburg Virginia.

Saulsville Rns S. Set Robert Clay Robert Jr Kathy Patty Travis Air Force Base California Anderson Air Force Base Clay Belleville Air Force Base Illinois Wayne Clay Soulsville W. Henry Stumbo Petersburg

Liberty Bell cracked during Chief Justice Marshall funeral

The World Almanac notes the Liberty Bell cracked in July 1835 while tolling for the funeral of U. S. Chief Justice John Marshall, marking a historic moment in American heritage.

U. S John Marshall

Hospitalized Mullens Woman Undergoes Surgery

Mrs. H Dorsey of South Charleston formerly Mullens is a patient at Medical College of Virginia Hospital Richmond Virginia after surgery this week and is reported to be improving.

Mullens H. Dorsey South Charleston Medical College of Virginia Hospital Richmond

Pax Merediths and Relations Page Edges in Military News

Pax Meredith finishes basic training at Fort Gordon Ga and will report to Fort Raines NM after leave. Several Meredith relatives serve in the armed forces in Germany Japan and Oregon. Visitors visit Pax family homes in Weirwood Las Vegas Cleveland and Pax while other locals return from trips to Dayton Ohio and Cleveland Ohio.

Pax Russell Meredith Weirwood Tommy Joe Meredith Fort Gordon Fort Raines N. M Merediths Clarence Cassel Germany Henry Air Force Fordana Japan Chester Kinsley Field Ore Don Williams Cirtsville Arvilla Roger Las Vegas Nev Rick Williams George Hamilton Judy Cleveland Ohio Hamiltons Robert Glisson James Shorter Gary Dayton Harry Davis Stevie Davis Ripley Dollie Brock Larry Brock Columbus Frenchie Maynor Chrysler Corp Maynor Sandra Holstein Pat Canterbury Ilinois Barbara Canterbury

Youth Choir Honored With New River Swim Party

Members of the Youth Choir of Price Hill Free Will Baptist Church were honored with a swim party Sunday afternoon on New River at Prince. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Gene Bowman and Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Hurt of Bradley. Attending were Linda Buckland Sherry Bowman Becky Hurt Donna Bowman Christina Russell Terri Magliano Wendy Hurt Elaine Bowman Janet Bowman Jessie Buckland Judy Ward and Jeanie Massey.

Price Hill RNS Free Will Baptist Church New River Prince Gene Bowman Lacy Hurt Bradley Linda Buckland Sherry Bowman Becky Hurt Donna Bowman Christina Russell Terri Magliano Wendy Hurt Elaine Bowman Janet Bowman Jessie Buckland Judy Ward Jeanie Massey

Mount Hope Mount Hope Central Appalachian mining meet notes

At the spring meeting of Central Appalachian Section of American Institute of Mining Thomas W. Howard and Lloyd G. Fitzgerald spoke about modern mining methods at the Martha Washington Inn in Abingdon Virginia. Fitzgerald attended the banquet and the play The Happiest Millionaire before returning home.

Mount Hope ANS Central Appalachian American Institute of Mining Thomas W. Howard Lloyd G. Fitzgerald Martha Washington Inn Abbingdon West Virginia Virginia Tennessee Fitzgerald Frank Garrett W. K. Garrett Janie Saint Albans Buddy Eder Scott Charleston Provie Marchio Park Heights Andy Marchio Theresa Angela Maude Cox Oak Hill Hospital Vada Morris Clifford Cox Price Hill A. M. Patteson Joe Corey Maryland Louis Corey Clinton Apartments N. K. Williams Jane Ann Linda Dianna Susan Nora White Fort Smith Ark Beckley William McPherson Center St Nannie Patton Flint Mich Mount Hope Baptist Temple Cowen Dale Hoke Michael Arcadia Terry Daniels Caryn Williams Johnny Shumate Ray Gwinn Jr Tom Swift Gwinn Brenda Gwinn Bonnie Shockey Mary Jean Brady Dreama Williams Jamie Penman Bill Withers Eugene Reese Mark John E W. E. Allen Huntington Dower Richard Allen Bud Miller Beatrice Light Stadium Terrace Maynard Click Minneapolis Minn Luigi Cinotti

Displaying Old Glory on iJune 14 Promotes Patriotism

A civic call urged residents to show national pride by flying the flag on June 14. Officials noted proper flag etiquette and encouraged schools, businesses, and homes to participate. The observance aims to foster unity and honor the nation’s symbols.

Ella Sue Carter Feted At Quinnimont Shower

Miss Ella Sue Carter bride elect of Donnie Watkins was honored with a bridal shower at Quinnimont Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The couple will wed July 17 at Quinnimont Baptist Church. Hosts were Mrs. Helen Anderson and Miss Ruth Thompson. Guests included many relatives and friends such as Mrs. Hugh Frame and Mrs. Don Watkins. Gifts were arranged on a table with wedding bells and parasols. Games, prizes, and a crystal punch bowl centerpiece featured in the event.

Prince ANS Ella Sue Carter Donnie Watkins Quinnimont Baptist Church Carter Watkins Helen Anderson Ruth Thompson Lacy Harrah Lewis Thompson Jackie Anderson Basil Neeley Hugh Frame Don Watkins Ted Carter Charles Jones Ted Hatfield Frank Withrow D. D. Thompson Earl McCombs Darrell Bond Jess Breeden Warren Hicks Mary Richmond Emory Anderson Jessie Surface Helen Surface Dottie Auldridge Emmett Long Emmitt McMillion Frank Ewing Bowman Ryan Jen Mannan Cownleh Adan Tan

Birthday Party Honors Tamara Lynn Parent in Bradley

Tamara Lynn Parent was honored with a party Saturday for her third birthday anniversary by her parents Mr. and Mrs. David M. Parent. Guests included prizes won by Lynn Walker, Tommy Biggs and Patty Holliday, and attendees Sally Stone Dremna Shelton Danny Shelton Ernie Shelton Eileen Renfro Debbie Renfro Donna Renfro Pat Renfro Denise Renfro all of Bradley Patty Holliday of Beckley and Flora Debbie Sandy and Joyce Hatcher and Karen Hatcher of Glen View.

Boston Visitors Visit Mrs Humphrey and Debbi Mullens

Mrs E D Humphrey and Debbie Mullens visit Boston residents Mr and Mrs David Humphrey during a two week vacation. They plan a trip to the World’s Fair in New York before returning home.

Boston Mullens David Humphrey Mass E. D. Humphrey Debbie New York

Marines Must All Be Qualified as Basic Infantrymen

All Marines are required to qualify as basic infantrymen regardless of their military occupation specialty. The policy ensures uniform core combat readiness across the force.

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F. S. Calfee Jr Joe Witt Anna Taylor C. C. Phillips Jr Ray Caldwell F. S. Coffee Jr Tracy Hylton Mario Cardenas Charles Coffee Glen Hudgins Lloyd Cook James Kuhlke Ernest Lesler Clyde Byrd Jack Feller T. C. Wyatt Twila Stiffler Mary Ellen Peters Atlanta, Ga H. H. Clark W. D. Akers Jr Pamela Jo Lacy Cecilia Anne Mrs. Joseph Robinson Pierpont Cemetery Kilsyth Freewill Baptist Church Glen Wees G. E. Huffman Edgar Bennett Carl Clay John Holavic Carol Greer Linda Haynes Carolyn McGuire Mary Miller Connie McGuire Ralph Coleman Mike Duncan Pamela Boyd Danny Bennett Kilsyth Youth Honor Fathers Quinnimont Shower Mis. Saeulbreom Vue Domingues Roy Plumley Bob Morris Herman Monk James Woods Sam Plumley Jake Armentrout Ralph Blivens Mildred Cox Ruth Smith Debra Morris Jennie Lee McMillion Connie Harrah Diana Hicks Anita Neeley Eudora Carter Judy Anderson Linda Jones Ruby Carol Kizer Dennis Wickline Penney Penney’s Walk Orion
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