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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1963
Page
3
Young Mullens Grade School performers Butch White Rudolpho Cardenas Delen Thomas and Rocky Shumate rehearse a number for the Mullens Woman's Civic Club Fol lies of 63 production. The show runs March 29 30 at Mullens High School auditorium.
Oak Hill Lions Club announces the 20th annual Style Show set for March 22 at the Oak Hill Grade School auditorium. The event funds sight conservation and features local merchants displaying spring and summer fashions modeled by attractive volunteers with interludes of live entertainment.
Twenty eight Delilah Methodist Youth Fellowship members joined the Methodist Youth District meeting at Glen Rogers Church. Delegates from Delilah include Dinah Cline and Kenny Acord among others. Oceana attendees include Nancy Shannon and Rev. Art Carter with sponsors Betty Garrett and Clarence Rankin.
A horoscope column notes mental occupations favored today and hints at domestic bliss and obedient children. It cites 1963 federal aid projections, including highway aid, totaling about 186 dollars per U.S. family, and references Field Enterprises. The unsigned signs cover Aries to Pisces with brief personal guidance.
Plans for Girl Scout Week March 10 to 16 were announced at the Mount Hope Neighborhood meeting. Barbara Neal of Charleston will be district advisor for Enchanted Hills District and Mrs. Robert H. Webb Jr. of Carlisle is new district chair. Summer camps dates and training sessions were outlined, with various sessions set for June and July and training at Oak Hill and Camp Abbot. Registered soon after, with camping records checked.
Mount Hope Federated League plans a Wednesday 1:30 am dental clinic at Mount Hope Elementary School with Dr. Frank Garrett in charge. Committee includes Mrs. Robert Penman Miss Pauline Tagart and Mrs. E Scott Carter. Members voted a $10 library donation and personal $1 contributions. The group sponsors senior art exhibit entrants and reports Heart Drive totals of $428.24.
Miss Edna M. Baugh daughter of Pineville and Mike Baugh of Hinton married Leslie M. Heath at Rockcastle Baptist Church Rockview at 2 p m The Rev Harry Stevens officiated The bride a Pineville High School senior and Future Homemakers Club president will continue studies until June then join her husband stationed with the Army at Fort Bragg NC
The Ladies Mission Society of the First Church of God in South Mullens elected officers at a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Jack Clay home. Newly named president Mrs Roy Sisk and others planned April meeting at Mrs John Shirley Center Street Mullens with hat wearers and prizes.
Pax Farm Woman's Club met Tuesday at Mrs. Raymond Kelly's home in Long Branch for a first 1963 work meeting with an exhibit of finished projects. Beatrice Whanger and others attended. displays included baskets, flowers, a dresden plate quilt, smocked pillows, and plastic and yarn items. A cafeteria dinner followed. next meeting set for April 2 at Mrs. J. E. Lively's home.
Virginia Privett and Joseph Sigmon were married February 19 at the home of Edward Harris in Danville Virginia. The couple resides at 201 Lee Street Princeton. The single ring ceremony was led by Rev Woodrow Jackson. Mrs Sigmon is a former resident and mother of local residents Eugene Bailey and Mrs John Meredith Jr. Sigmon is a brother of P T Sigmon.
The Methodist Men of the Fayetteville Methodist Church led by president Ernie Wilson will meet at 7 30 p m in Friendship Hall. It is not a dinner meeting and a film will be shown. All members are urged to attend.
In Pineville Magistrate W. Preston Wilson fined two motorists fifty dollars plus costs for reckless driving. A February 24 two car crash on Pineville Mullens Road involved Carl Cline Jr. and injured occupants from Mullens treated at Wyoming General Hospital. Harrison C. Pratt of Bailesville was arrested after darting onto the highway near Pineville High School and nearly striking a deputy sheriff.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service circles in Fayetteville Methodist Church set meetings for Tuesday at 7 30 p m Circle 1 at Mrs Gene Bowling's home on Keller Avenue Circle 2 with Mrs James Boyd on 3rd Avenue Circle 3 with Mrs J W Ayers on North Court Street and Circle 4 at Mrs F J Morris on Heslep Avenue.
The Youth Sunday School Class of Ocean a Church of God gathered at the parsonage for an evening social. Hostesses Mrs Effie Brooks and Mrs Margaret Blankenship were assisted by Mr J L Riffe and Mr Arnold Miracle. A get well card was signed for Randall Farley, patient at Stevens Clinic Hospital Welch. Members present included Genevieve Graham Betty Pritchard Carol Graham Diana Wyatt Delma Pritchard Mary Roferts Lindell Steele David Cook Terry Cook Roger Farley Louise Miracle Teresa Toler and Glenda Grubb.
Oceana Grade School No. 1 faculty staged a surprise stork shower for fifth grade teacher Mel day Reed after Monday’s final day of the year. Attending were numerous colleagues and school staff including Miss Gladys Nunn and Miss Glenna Sue Blankenship along with cooks and the custodian.
J H White attended his brother in law s funeral at Richwood Friday afternoon. Connie Witt Marshall University student visited with her parents Mr and Mrs John Witt in Cunard. Yolanda Zorio Charleston visited with her parents Mr and Mrs John Zorio Court Street. Gurney Strunk Columbus Ohio visited with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Strunk Ames Heights. Harold Dodd Marshall University student visited with his mother Mrs Ruth Dodd Fayette Avenue. Miss Mary Lou Gladwell Charleston weekend guest of Miss Thelma Light Daniel Street. Mrs Joe Bragg Mickelville suffered a slight heart attack at home early Sunday. C E Mahan Maple Road vacationing in Florida ill in hospital there.
Mrs Curtis Crotty presented the book study Dimensions of Prayer at Circle No 3 in the home of Mrs Gilbert Robinette. The business session reported Beckley Child Care Auxiliary dues paid and 100 percent membership. Next month’s meeting will be at Mrs Sam Foglesong with Mrs Sam Barton in charge. attendees included several members and three visitors.
Neale Clark, Fayetteville High School senior, won the Seventh District Oratorical contest in Lewisburg with the speech In Defense Of Our Constitution, earning a four year college scholarship in West Virginia. He advances to the Region contest at Morris Harvey College in Charleston. Sponsored by La Fayette Post No. 149, Clark is active student leader and was named Student of the Month.
The Leota Campbell Circle of Rockcastle Baptist Church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Edwin Hill as hostess. Mrs. Harry L. Stevens led the program, a love gift was given by Mrs. Ted Stewart, and devotions were by Mrs. Wayne Goode. Also noted is Enrico Caruso’s Metropolitan Opera debut in Rigoletto.
Dear Mrs. Lawrence suggests viewing a teen’s fresh behavior as growth not disrespect. When duties shift, offer balanced chores to reflect new competence and avoid old fixed roles. Recognize that older children may seek change to reflect their development.
Covel miner James Carl Marsh age 53 died Sunday from injuries suffered Saturday at Pocahontas Fuel Co. mine in Itmann. Marsh was riding a mine motor when knocked off by a belt and sustained a spinal injury.
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