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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1962

Page

6

Ben Dunman Fair Winners Ready For County Event

Mullens RNS report on Ben Dunman Junior High School science fair with about 250 projects from seventh and eighth graders. Miss Catherine Stewart and Bernard K Shannon co directors say 40 winners advance to the county science fair at Mullens High School. Judges from Concord College and Pocahontas Fuel Co. name first second and honorable mention winners across many projects including a sewage treatment plant, a model steam engine and a Thor Able rocket.

Mullens RNS Ben Dunman Junior High School Catherine Stewart Bernard K. Shannon Mullens High School Louis Kaman Dora Lewis Lee Hodson Marcia Toler Mary Jo Emanuele Carolyn McConshay Elizabeth Pryor Danny Roy Broyles Beth Carr Bobby Tiley Mike Joyce Bill Delp Sammy Webster Dennis Thompson Ramona Thomas Tommy Dick Dianna Sue Jennings Wyoming County Charles Nease Jerry McKinney Jennifer Gravely Vicki Pauley Lynda Ellis Kay Simpson Doug Nease Wylie Barlow Mike Bunion Larry Bane Denver McKinney James McKinney Kathryn McKinney Eclipse Sue Huffman Dottie Redden Rosa Campbell Patricia Bradley Terry Cook Rosemary Lambert Bill Short Hugh Land E. Meade McNeil Eugene Evans Concord College Lucille Bird Horace Bolen Concord Taylor Leonard C. W. Porterfield Pocahontas Fuel Co Itmann Woodrow Cook Lillard Eldreth Ray Toler Charles Emanuele Alpeca Roy Kenneda

Nimitz Man Dies Of Carbon Monoxide

HINTON UP I Charles D. Lowe of near Nimitz died in a hospital from carbon monoxide fumes after he and Ted Simms were found in a stalled car on a road off U.S. 20 near Hinton. Simms, 35, was in critical condition but expected to recover. Police said the pair, stuck in deep mud, tried to push the car free, then left the engine running and returned inside to stay warm.

Marriage Hint From Lady Lewis for Conservative Women

London gossip notes Lady Lewis Ham offers marriage tips to Conservative party women urging them not to fear remarrying if it brings stability and happiness, reflecting social attitudes of the time.

London UPP

Armco to Spend $2 Million on West Virginia Mines

Gov. Barron says Armco Steel plans nearly 2 million dollars in 1962 for major improvements to coal mining facilities in Boone and Raleigh counties. Robin Hood mine in Boone and Montcoal operations in Raleigh will receive most funds for plant upgrades, anti pollution equipment, and new office facilities. Approximately 600 workers are employed across the three plants with annual state spending around 10 million dollars in wages and supplies.

Charleston Barron Armco Steel Corp Boone Raleigh Boone County Raleigh County Armco West Virginia Robin Hood Montcoal Middletown Ohio Montreal

110 In State To Get Job Training

Washington reports that the Area Redevelopment Administration and the Department of Labor approved $23,104 in training funds to train 110 workers in three West Virginia cities. Grafton receives 4532 for 40 trainees. Bluefield 10277 for 50 trainees. Oak Hill 8295 for 20 trainees, reflecting new industries in each area.

Washington UPI Area Redevelopment Administration ARA Department of Labor West Virginia Jennings Randolph Robert Byrd Elizabethee Cleveland Bailey DW. Va Grafton Bluefield Oak Hill

Saulsville Society Has March Meeting

The March meeting of the Women's Society of the Saulsville Baptist Church was held at the home of Mrs. Henry Clay Jr. The program centered on "Rainbows" with Mrs. Clay noting God's beauty and love and the value of kind words, prayers, and trust. A 12-year-old recited Trees by Joyce Kilmer. A turkey dinner fund raiser April 14 in the church basement aims to buy a new stove for the kitchen.

Saulsville RNS Women's Society of the Janice Meadows John Canada

Rehearsal Planned After Mount Hope Lions Dinner

Mount Hope Lions Club holds its 6:30 p.m. dinner with Patrick C. Graney Jr. presiding. A Dixieland Ministry Show rehearsal follows for an April 6 Mount Hope High School Auditorium performance with afternoon school children and 7:30 p.m. evening show. Proceeds support sight conservation and annual charity projects. Amick notes 45 to 50 pairs of glasses furnished yearly. Regular Thursday practice sessions aim to make the show exceptional. all members urged to attend.

Mount Hope RNL Mount Hope Lions Club Patrick C. Graney Jr Mount Hope High School E. C. Amick Amick

Pineville Girl Scouts Awarded and Troop 25 Honors

Fifteen members of Girl Scout Troop No. 25 in Pineville gathered at the Presbyterian Church education building for a regular meeting. Karen Talliaferro was elected troop scribe, Barbara Poff treasurer, Marilyn Campbell song leader. Two Tenderfoot candidates, Paula McKinney and Dreama Taylor, were invested. membership stars were presented to several girls, and membership cards issued. Connie Jean Sands attended as a guest. A post ceremony social followed. Mrs Looney baked a green triad cake for Girl Scout golden anniversary observance.

Pineville ANS Ralph Looney Charles Riling Presbyterian Church Karen Talliaferro Barbara Poff Marilyn Campbell Paula McKinney Dreama Taylor

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Ben Dunman Fair Roger Kidd Donnie Broyles Roger James Kidd Danny David Collinsworth Carolyn McConihay W. F. McConihay Alan Stover Ben Dunman Roy R. H. Kenneda Alan Mrs. Sherman Stover Lincoln Street Neville Street Paccounts Bank of Raleigh Main Kanawha Streets Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Nimitz Kredit Jewelers Ea i Neville St Beckley Theatre Beckley Hotel Hill Bldg Forest Quarter Amy Saulsville Society Thomas J. Dodd Family Weekly Burt Lancaster Congress Senate House Clay Dan Tolliver Clarence Clay Canada Clyde Tolliver Wayne Clay Russell Clay Meadows Pineville Scouts
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