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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1961

Page

8

Pineville WSCS Aids Childrens Society

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Pineville held its regular meeting in Fellowship Hall. Mrs John B. Thomas chaired. topics covered Lent giving and Thanksgiving for retired workers. Members planned wall panelling for the stage, bought church kitchen glasses, and sent offerings to local and foreign fields. The district conference on April 11 will be hosted by Pineville.

Pineville ANS Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall John B. Thomas Paul Wiers Harold Metz Jack D. Martin John H. Martin O. E. Wilks Richard L. Huffman W. C. Bailey Jr Gilmer Hines Twila Wilkinson WSCS United Council of Women Wyoming County Society For Crippled Children and Adults Cook Memorial Baptist Church Thomas Wyoming County Society For Wilkinson Jack Goode Ruby Lambert Bailey Jr Hines Ernest Hays Howard Mathena Oscar Butcher A. C. Swimm Goodwin Jarvis Huffman William H. Street Zella Crews A. E. Baldwin Wilks John Martin Metz Viers Jack Martin

Air Conditioner Output Seen Rising in 1960s

The Commerce Department reports that this year’s air conditioner production is expected to exceed 1,825,000 units from 1960 by about 5 percent. Manufacturers spend over 1.75 million dollars annually on national newspaper advertising to reach consumers.

U. S. Commerce Department

New COLONAID laxative promises three way relief

Aging colon weakens muscle propulsion and dries waste causing constipation. COLONAID claims three actions on the lower colon: moisturizes dry waste, rebukes flabby muscles, and stimulates nerve reflexes for mass movement. It relieves overnight, is gentle for expectant mothers, and does not affect vitamin absorption. Introductory size 43 cents.

Colonaid Colonaip

Three Presbyterian Women Circles Meet in Pineville

Presbyterian Church women held three monthly circle meetings in Pineville. Circle 1 at Mrs. Valen tine's home discussed Evangelism with Bible study by Mrs. Booth. refreshments served to members and guests. Circle 2 at Mrs. Durbin's home featured a program by Mrs. Ross with Bible study by Mrs. Bolt. hostess duties listed. Circle 3 at Mrs. Bowyer's home in East Pineville presented Evangelism with Bible discussion by Mrs. Schilling. refreshments provided. All circles raised funds for new church kitchen dishes and noted the district meeting set for April 18.

Pineville RNS Presbyterian Church Monthly Circle Circle No. 1 William Valentine God Thomas Booth J. B. Grove Paul Rice Roy Sherman C. S. Smith Boothe Byron Sc Chester Sturm Joe McClellan Doug Hamlin Robert Gilley Ross Howard Acord Richard McPeake Marvin Bowyer East Pineville Bill Browning Byron Schilling E. B. Swimm D. W. Ho

Rich Man Demands Cheaper Item In Store Visit

A shopper known for wealth asks a clerk to show a less expensive option, illustrating a trend where affluence prompts price-conscious requests during purchases.

Ham and Bacon Show Praised at Fayette County Event

Fayetteville hosts the second Fayette County show and sale with 19 hams and 17 bacons entered. judge Ben Wamsley of West Virginia University praises overall quality as excellent and notes strong improvements over last year. Eight hams earn blue ribbons and seven bacons are prime, with Four-H entrants winning several prizes. Grand Champion ham by Ashley Beard sold for 51.75 to Harry Miller at 3 per pound.

Fayetteville RNS Fayette County Ben Wamsley West Virginia University Wamsley Memorial Auditorium Miller Jone Summerfield Patty McClung Thurmond John Stiles State Department of Agriculture Beckley Rural Development Council Jerry Jones Lansing Harry Miller Rosser Long Insurance Virginia Beard Maplewood Jack Wendell John Kessler Hico Harry Marshall Sibyl Jones Charles Payne Jimmy Brooks Fayette County National Bank Billy Riner Southern States Farm Cooperative John F. Bays Calvin Kenney E. M. Darnell Phillip McClung Riners Dairy Dr. Hodges W. G. Brooks Rosser Long Dave White F. O. Harris Ward Ashford George Coleman Willis Wellman Joel Conner Mary Ashford Gilbert Smith J. Zane Summerfield Clifford Ashley Beard Cook Department Store Dona C. Newell John B. Kessler Robert Akers Glendon Riner James White

Wyoming Circuit Court March Term Opens

PINEVILLE RNS The Wyoming County Circuit Court opens its March term with a long docket of civil actions and jury cases. The list includes Carl R. Ellison versus Marshall G. West and others, State versus several defendants, and numerous civil suits, adoptions, and appeals. Jury trials slated today cover multiple civil matters and insurance disputes.

Wyoming Circuit Court Pineville RNS Wyoming County Carl R. Ellison Marshall G. West Dallas Bishop The Mullens Hardware and Appliance Co J. E. Nix Monroe Sparks Adam Lester Lothers Ella Shumate Hugh Snuffer Callie May Althera Jothers Burl Toler A. E.baldwin Proctor & Gamble Distributing Co Joseph H. Bea Wyoming Lumber and Supply Co Laurel Park Swimming Pool Association Sandra Denice Belcher Bonnie Jean Mercer Edwin Otey Mongeni Charlie C. Green Estel Mullins David Haynes Peoples Credit Store, Inc Nancy Phipps Ethel Christian Carl Hatfield Leonard Phillips Ann Harmon Robinson Coal Co Blanche Christopher United States Life Ins. Co N. Y. City Joseph Allen Beckley Hospital, Inc Courtney Gilliam Perry Bartley Standard National Inc., Co Percy Homer Wimmer B. Blaine England J. H. Dixon L. M. Dixon Wilson Perdue Amigo Smokeless Coal Co., Inc B. P. Lewallen G. C. Murphy Co A Corp Garnette Herndon Wayman Stewart Belva Simpson Bradshaw Hydrolic Service, Inc Estol Mullins Virginia Peters Dewey Viars Lacy Hight Lacy Lester A. H. Howerton R. M. Simmons Norvel Toler Wyoming County Insurance Agency Bessie Scott Peoples Credit Store Halford Wagner Lewis Worledge

Hospital Admissions and Discharges at Mullens General

The Mullens General Hospital records admissions and discharges from March 5 to 8. Names include Russell Woody Aplica E L Wahl Rockview, Virginia Sizemore, Grace Johnson, W K McClure, and many others with numerous discharges listed. A separate livestock fair note records grand champion bacon at 9 12 pounds sold for $33.25 and reserve champion ham from Mrs John Kessler of Hico.

Mullens Wyoming General Hospital Russell Woody Alpeca E. L. Wahl Rockview Virginia Sizemore Allen Junction Grace Johnson W. K. McClure Roger Sizemore Arretta Weaver Laverne Dishner Frances Burge Mollie Ravencliff Luana Carter Kopperston Ida Wilson Besoco Baler Taraczkozy Robert Davis Ga Blankenship Jimmy Paugh Mar Browning Wood Cook Florien Vaughn Clarissa Church Nola Cook Mary Ashford Fayetteville Four Ward Ashford Gilbert Smith John Kessler Hico

Local visitors and events fill a busy weekend

Sunday guests at multiple homes including the Keffers and Tyrees, with extended family from Nitro Charleston and Oak Hill visiting in Beckley area. Other notes cover hospital stays, travel to Bluefield and Montgomery, and a county fair ham and bacon show with champion and prize details.

Pax RNS Dennis Keffer Bobby Nichols Bobbie Linda Marie Nitro Linda Nichols Lawrence Tyree Kent Swt Alton Aaron Harry Holley Tom Holley Coy Holley Lively Carl Jones St. Alban Delia Lively Hazel Orville Lively Beckley Nancy J. Lively Oscar Williams Charleston Nelson Williams Oak Hill Libby Lafferty Reva Alderman Baltimore Robert Williams Biddle Long Branch Conley Lively Nancy Mullens Wayne Wrnston B. J. Wrnston Kingston Emmer Tyree Lochgelly Sam Stone John Ellison Grady Mullins Pineville Besleigh Thompson Princeton Enoch Moore St. Luke’s Hospital Bluefield Jack Hall Flint Mic Lewis Holley Harry Miller Norfolk Jackie Coleman Carl Lunsford Billy Holley Horse Creek Enoch Winston Wanda Terra Mossy Mattie Bolling J. R. Millner Welch Ernest Bolling Joe Russel Millner Jr Mack Graham Magazine Bolling Clint Lively Inlaw Pat Lively Pamela Phyllis Zanesville Ohio Bernice Coleman Beulas Kincaid Chicago, Il Max Tyree Fort Lee Edwin Penn Oak Hill Hospital Harold Conley Beckley Hospital Monnday Albert Shepherd Dawes A. W. Pettry Will Lively Pettry Mary Kathryn Powers Frank Akers Ronald Troutman Montgomery Biddle Lively Mount Hope Bluefield Sanitarium J. E. Fuller David Fuller Bernard Hall Deanna and Joann Terry B. A. Wright Luther Thompson Jess Davis Sophia Laura Snuffer Woodrow Naff Ward Ashford Fayetteville Effie Clyburn H. L. Cantersbury

Herndon School College Day Brings Local Reps

Herndon High School hosted its annual College Day with a gym program and interviews in the cafeteria. Six college representatives attended, including John B. Van Dyke Jr. Beckley College and Theodore D. Lockwood Concord College, among others.

Mullens Teachers To Be Honored By PTA

Mullens PTA meeting at Mullens Grade School at 7 p.m. will honor Mullens teachers. The speech class of Mrs. W. C. Neal will present the program, with seventh grade girls from Ben Dunman Junior High leading entertainment under Mrs. Zed Bee Campbell. Retired teachers from Ben Dunman, Ben Dunman Junior High, Mullens High, and Grade School are invited. refreshments follow.

Mullens RNS Parent Teacher Association W. C. Neal Mullens High School Ben Dunman Junior High School Zed Bee Campbell H. L. Akers Ben Dunman

U.S. drug stores post 7.7 billion in 1960 sales

U S drug stores rang up a record 7.7 billion dollars in sales in 1960, a 6.4 percent gain over 1959. Advertising pages in daily newspapers provide information for consumers about available drug store products, with stores investing about 73 percent of their advertising budgets in newspapers.

U. S

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