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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1966

Page

6

Popular Saying Framed as Child Benefit Alibi

The phrase by far the most common domestic justification is framed as acting for the children. It is echoed as a rallying slogan in debates over policy and social programs aimed at youth.

Winners at tacky party hosted by John Wilcox

The Beta Sigma Phi Gamma group held a tacky party at John Wilcox home with winners named including Kent Sluss and Norma Bailey. A bake sale raised 43 to support the Wyoming Cancer Society while new rushees were to be honored next meeting. Archimedes Alina reported thieves stole his house while he and family were away for two months in Zambales Province.

Keith Forkey Dave Forkey Timmy Toney Thomas Walker Glenn Logan Joey Donnell Victor Halliwell Clarence Thompson Logan den No. 1 Den Stephen Myers Bobby Dower John Dorsey Richard Smith Doug Batchelder Claude Phillips Philps den No. 2 City of Mount Hope John Ramage J. C. Lawson Larry Beverley New River Co David Withers John Wilcox Beta Sigma Phi A. Kent Sluss Charles Wyomington Cancer Society Goad Manila UPI Archimedes Alina Zambales Alina San Juan

Correction Noted in Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Pick

Mullens native Don Gates has been named president of the Mount Vernon Lee Chamber of Commerce in Alexandria Virginia. The notice clarifies he is the son of L O Gates and his wife, formerly of Mullens and now in Roanoke, contrary to a February 27 Sunday edition report that listed him as the son of the late L O Gates.

Mullens Don Gates Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce Alexandria Gates L. O. Gates Roanoke

Voting Precinct Divided At Kopperston By Court

Court discussed funding for a Youth Camp in Wyoming County with three possible sites Cabins Turkey Creek and Indian Creek a Youth Camp Commission and a sub committee to research were proposed to include representatives from the Ministerial Association 4-H Scouts County Court Board of Education and three municipalities. Woodrow W. Cook will serve on the committee from the court. Purchasing advised to advertise for a new car before April 4. Oceana library renovation and book shipment to Charleston noted with $2476.93 bill. Various estate probates bonds guardianships and admin appointments approved including Dr B W Steele will probate and Joyce A Blevins guardian settlement approved.

Roscoe Plumiey Robert Williams Wyoming County Cabins Turkey Creek Indian Creek Plumley Williams Nelson Ministerial Association Scouts Board of Education Woodrow W. Cook A. G. Lugar Oceana County Library Commission Charleston Oceana Library Mullens Lloyd T. Kellen Jr Lewis Campbell Gilmer Hines James G. Brooks John Thomas Shrewsbury Dell Walls Edward Mills Hester Mills Eliza Ann Stovall H. E. Lilly James Kuhlke C. W. Burdiss Casey Salome J. Paul England William O. Ritchie Enoch Wafford Earley A. Turner Richard Butcher Richard Butcher Jr Swith

Fayette Man Dies Of Burns At Construction Site

Fayetteville report states Edward Agee, 62, of Greentown died after apparently falling into a fire at a construction site. His body was found in the flames he likely lit to keep warm while awaiting water drainage from a house foundation. He was hired to place cement blocks beneath the building.

Fayetteville UPI Edward Agee Greentown Here

Marriage of Judith Anne Mullens to Ernest Ward Lefler

Judith Anne Mullens wed Ernest Ward Lefler in a Feb 12 ceremony conducted by Rev. Warren E. Hall at a Morgantown home. Judith, Mullens High School majorette and active in Future Homemakers of America and student government, plans further studies. Ernest, a Mullens High School graduate, participates in football and wrestling and is a West Virginia University freshman.

Mullens ANS al Sandoval Alpeca Judith Anne Ernest Ward Lefler E. B. Lefler Shumate St Warren E. Hall Morgantown Mullens High School Future Homemakers of America National Honor Society

Bailey-Snuffer Bridal Held in Maben and Oceana

Naomi Snuffer of Maben married Stanley Bailey of Cyclone in a double ring ceremony led by Rev. Austin Field of Lebanon. The bride, a junior at Oceana High School, wore a winter white knit suit. Attendant Shirley Lafferty, Oceana, wore a beige sheath. A dinner at the groom’s parents followed. The couple will reside with Bailey’s parents.

Maben Naomi Snuffer Sherman Snuffer Stanley Bailey Bailey Wannie Bailey Cyclone Austin Field Freewill Baptist Church Lebanon Shirley Lafferty Oceana Oceana High School Future Homemakers of America Girls Athletic Association Tri-Delts Chorus

Missionary Describes Work In Area Churches

Miss Leota Campbell of Pineville, area missionary for the Rockcastle Baptist Association, spoke to the Woman's Mission Society at First Baptist Church. She described church work across the association, baptism, vacation school projects, and evangelism campaigns, plus helping supply pastors during changes. Attendees and decorations reflected Lincoln and Washington motifs.

Oceana ANS Leota Campbell Pineville Rockcastle Baptist Association Woman’s Mission Society First Baptist Church Miss Campbell Toler Baptist Cyclone Curtis Baptist Lorado Emmett Baptist Lower Cub Creek Guyan Baptist Temple Gilbert Ella Shumate Lincoln Washington Harold Rose Jeanette Houston Frank Worley Homer Cook Mora Chambers Rubye Scott Murvan Walker Edith Green Yp Wright

Guidance Director Addresses Oceana PTA

Billy Ray Bailey, director of guidance and head of the Neighborhood Youth Corps in Wyoming County, spoke to the Oceana Grade School PTA about the youth corps. He noted 150 youths enrolled, with 100 still in school and part time work, and 50 out of school in full time programs including mechanics helpers, secretaries, board office staff, and building crews.

Oceana Oceana Grade School Billy Ray Bailey Baileysville Wyoming County Bailey Corps Rebekah Ford No. 1 Carol Sutherland Faye Adams Paul Blankenship Lorena Worrell

Mayor Welch's car deal stalls over budget approval

Mayor Louie Welch rode a 75 per hour car with nine passengers before a misread line says 147 miles? The City Council approved buying the car but Controller Roy Oakes refused the down payment until the 1966 budget is approved. The dispute centers on initial funds and timing for the purchase.

Houston UPI Louie Welch Roy Oakes

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