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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1966

Page

8

Muir Child Is Born At Marine Base Hospital

Major and Mrs. William B. Muir of Albandy Ga announce the birth of their fifth child, a girl named Robin Lynne, born at 10 25 a m Thursday in Marine Base Hospital Angl the baby weighed five pounds eleven ounces The couple have four daughters Bonnie 14 Valerie 11 Martha 9 and Kathy The paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs J C Muir of Madison Street Mount Hope

Mount Hope RNS William B. Muir Albandy Marine Base Hospital Alang Robin Lynne Bonnie Valerie Martha Kathy J. C. Muir Madison Street

Washington Monument stair count claim look at 88 steps

The note asserts there are 88 steps in the Washington Monument. It presents a single factual claim without context or other figures.

Washington Monument

Congressman's Work Defies Description

Washington D C UPI reports Rep Henry Gonzalez D-Tex says the Dictionary of Occupational Titles lacks a listing for legislator. He finds odd gaps between confections drops machine operator and leg skinner while labor secretary Wirtz suggests others may be similarly misrepresented and notes no entry for secretary of labor.

Washington UPI Henry B. Gonzalez D-Tex C’s Gonzalez L’s Wirtz Labor

Davis Family Returns From Florida Vacation

Mount Hope news notes Mr and Mrs Nelson Davis returned home after an extended vacation at the home of her brother and sister in law Norvel and wife in West Palm Beach Florida . Weekend guests included their son Rodney Davis his wife and children Debby and Charles Nelson Elkins . Mrs Fred Harless Jr Park Heights Addition also returned home after visiting relatives in California.

Mount Hope Rns Nelson Davis Norvel Perry West Palm Beach Fla Davis Rodney Davis Debby Charles Nelson Elkins Fred Harless Jr Park Heights Addition California

New Officers Elected By Fayetteville Club

Fayetteville Woman's Club at Memorial Building approves officers after nominating committee review. Elected: Mrs John Hilton president, Mrs Hayden Thomas vice president, Mrs Robert Tamplin second vice president, Mrs Lawrence Kessler third vice president, Miss Edna Janutolo recording secretary, Mrs B B Boone car secretary, Mrs W T Webb Jr Octa and Mrs George Hatfield historian. Hostess committee named with C T Shackelford chair. Miss Lilly Duncan attended as guest.

Fayetteville

Tuesday Docket Set By Court In Pineville West Virginia

The Wyoming County Circuit Court docket lists multiple cases with the State of West Virginia as plaintiff. Defendants include Bert D. Moore Otis Dillion Leslie Quesenberry Sydney L Murphy Levi Linsgroo Rueford Paynter Stokes Morgan Curtis Walker Forrest Mullins Andy Justice Dayton Mullins and Forrest Mullins. Allegations include grand larceny breaking and entering and related charges.

Pineville RNS Wyoming County State of West Virginia Berry Bert D. Moore Otis Dillion Leslie Quesenberry Sydney L. Murphy Levi Lins Rueford Paynter Stokes Morgan Curtis Walker R Morgan

Mrs Wingo Is Shower Honoree

Mrs Cecil Carter hosted a Friday night shower in Mullens honoring Mrs Danny Wingo. The event featured a lilac and white centerpiece and a guest list including Mrs Joe Fuller, Mrs John Edoe, Mrs Egs W L Hatcher, Kay Wingo, Jo Ann Taylor, and numerous other local ladies and families.

Jo Ann Taylor Dave O’neal Harold Worley Cecilee An Roy Sisk R. E. Dishwire Bill Good R. L. McKinney Fred Conner Jr David Hill Basil White Emory White Thomas Warren Olelia Fisher Frank Roncelio James Jefferies

Lady Bird Johnson Eyes Big Bend Visit for Cause

Washington reports Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson plans a five day Texas trip starting March 29 to promote education beautification and conservation. April 24 she will visit Big Bend National Park on the Texas Mexico border and participate in a tree planting ceremony in Johnson City.

University of Texas Lynda Johnson City Johnson San Antonio Washington

Pineville Women of the Presbyterian meet for Bible study

Mrs D F Hamlin presided over the Pineville Presbyterian Church Women meeting at Mrs Braxton Ball home. Officers filled vacancies, white cross quota discussed, donation sent to Beckley’s Kyle Allen Jr. Doyle Lupardus of Charleston announced as guest speaker. Family dinner planned for March 16 at church.

Hamlin Meet Pineville D. F. Hamlin Pineville Presbyterian Church Braxton Ball Marvin Bowyer Kyle Allen Jr Beckley Bluefield Westminister Presbyterian Church Doyle Lupardus Charleston Montreat N. C Oscar Butcher Bowyer E. B. Swimm Howard Swimm Bill Browning Jr D. W.hollinger Orville Ross Joe Williams Gerald Scott Chester Sturm Ruth Blackburn

Hopeful Officers Completing Roster Highlight Local Women

A photo shows officers completing the roster with Mrs. R. M. Martin of Le Heights and Mrs. Robert L. Price of Fayetteville as second vice president, and Mrs. Les Crandall as secretary treasurer of Gasley Bridge. Miss Lia Vaglio of Fayetteville was absent as treasurer.

R. M. Martin le Heights Robert L. Price Fayetteville Les Crandall Gasley Bridge Lia Vaglio

Committees Named for Delta Kappa Gamma Omega Chapter

Miss Collie Greiner announces committee appointments for the Delta Kappa Gamma Omega Chapter in Oak Hill West Virginia after its December institution. New chairs include Mrs. Price on membership and Mrs. Carter on nominations, with several members from Gauley Bridge Lookout and Mount Hope. The luncheon preceded the first business meeting with Xi Chapter sponsors.

Dollie Greiner Lookout Omega Phi State of Delta Kappa Gamma International Oak Hill Harry Smith Gauley Bridge E. Scott Carter Mount Vathe Miss Rule Zickafoose M. C. Flaherty Mount Hope Flaherty Miss Greiner Miss Miller Coe Crandall Miss Smith Carter Wood

Unique bar alarm in Los Angeles stops prowler

A bar owner’s home alarm phone trick alerted him to a thief. Rudy Milatovich dialed part of his home number at the tavern with a wire to the cash register, triggering a ring when the register was disturbed. Police arrested 40 year old Harry L. Kawaka, a merchant seaman, after neighbors reported the ringing. The suspect suggested the thief fled as officers closed in.

LOS Angles UPI Rudy Milatovich Milatovich Harry L. Kawaka Kawaka

Birthday Honoree Debra Hudson Celebrated at Mount Hope

Debra Hudson daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon Hudson of Mount Hope was honored on her 13th birthday with a party at their home Saturday Attending were Russell Weekly Gail Mallohan Valerie Miller Pat Graney Jr Jimmy Towig Don McLain Ricky Johnson Ricky Hudson Dale Hoke Marilyn Johnson Jane Dorsey Margaret Harris Barbara Jones Louise Ambler Linda and Tom Matheny Afterward the group went bowling.

Mount Hope Debra Hudson Leon Hudson Russell Weekly Gail Mallohan Valerie Miller Pat Graney Jr Jimmy Towig Don McLain Ricky Johnson Ricky Hudson Dale Hoke Marilyn Johnson Jane Dorsey Margaret Harris Barbara Jones Louise Ambler Linda Tom Matheny

Feud Flare Over Fed Tint at Elek Organ Smokes

A terse item notes tensions after a federal tinting issue at Elek Organ Sm may provoke stinging responses. Officials involved include Elek Organ Sm leadership and federal agencies, with local observers tracking the dispute’s trajectory.

Elek Organ Sm

New York Babies Born Drug Addicted Across City

The Department of Health reports hundreds of New York City babies are born each year with neonatal addiction symptoms. Many endure withdrawal, with some dying soon after birth as narcotics given to mothers affect newborns.

New York UPI Department of Health New York City Department

Gonzalez seeks revival of wartime renegotiation board

Rep Henry B Gonzalez of Texas urges reviving the old World War II and Korean War renegotiation board to deter the Vietnam War planning. The board would police government contracts to curb excess profits.

Washington UPI Henry B. Gonzalez D-Tex

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