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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1965

Page

6

Stratton High students share Saint Patrick's Day tray favors

Members of Stratton High School Future Homemakers of America prepared Saint Patrick's Day tray favors for Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital patients. The Raleigh County American Red Cross aided with distribution on Wednesday under Mrs. Wil's guidance.

Stratton High School Future Homemakers of America Beckley Veteran’s Administration Hospital Raleigh County American Red Cross Wil

Initiation of Six Rainbow Girls at Pineville Assembly

Six new members were initiated into Pineville Fred Shannon Assembly No. 51 Order of Rainbow for Girls. Andrea Wilson Kathy Harper Debby Cook Charlotte Hurley Judy Davis and Debra Gilliland were installed by Judy Cook. Plans cover district meeting March 26 at Mullens and activities April 2 dance at Pineville Masonic Hall and April 4 church service at Cook Memorial Baptist Church.

Pineville Fred Shannon Assembly Order of Rainbow Judy Cook Andrea Wilson Kathy Harper Debby Cook Charlotte Hurley Judy Davis Debra Gilliland Mullens Cook Memorial Baptist Church Pineville Masonic Hall Toni Sauls Katy Neal Carolyn Roberts Sandra Nutter Barbara Whitten Carol Anderson Pam Lyons Diana Dodd Helen Sue Pancake Nancy Shannon Cathy Cook Ginny Lynn Cook Iris Stewart Connie Weekly Brenda Sands Kathy Browning Debbie Allen Susan Gilliland Jerri Shannon Debby Swimm Melba Hurley Madonna Hager Debby

Mount Hope Band Boosters Plan Festivals and Concerts

Mount Hope Mount Hope Band Boosters Club met in the high school Band Room with president Mrs Betty Williams presiding. Treasurer Tom Allen reported and secretary’s notes were given by Mrs W O Hyman. Robert N Evans discussed upcoming concert plans and regional and county band festivals slated for Bluefield and Oak Hill. Next meeting is April 19 at 7 30 p m in the band room.

Mount Hope BNS Betty Williams Mount Hope Band Boosters Club Tom Allen W. O. Hyman Robert N. Evans Bluefield Oak Hill E. W. Dunkley Mount Hope High School A. L. Huffman Arthur Appleton J. E. Richeson Williams

Missionary Society Plans Spring Rally at Mount Hope

The Mount Hope Baptist Temple Women’s Mission Society met in the church fellowship hall and planned a Spring Rally for April 7 with Rev. James T. Long of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society as guest speaker. A Family Night Dinner at 6 p.m. on April 7 was also set, and reports from the Mount Hope United Council of Church Women and the White Cross were shared.

Mount Hope RNS Women’s Mission Society Mount Hope Baptist Temple Fellowship Hall James T. Long American Baptist Foreign Mission Societies Philippines

Saigon Climate Temperatures Persist Year Round

Saigon, capital of South Viet Nam, records an average daily high between 87 and 95 degrees throughout the year, reflecting a consistently hot tropical climate.

Saigon South Viet Nam

Maben Society Rallies Support for Cancer Fund Drive

At the Maben Methodist Church Women’s Society March meeting held in Pierpoint at the Sizemore home, attendees voted to extend the “Double Your Dollar” fundraiser through the month and planned aprons model for the April session. Guests included Mrs. Jim Sizemore. others attending were Mrs. Wayman McKinney, Mrs. Tilley, Mrs. McCoy, Mrs. Severt, and Mrs. Church. The next meeting is April 9 at Mrs. McKinney’s home.

MABEN RNS Women’s Society Maben Methodist Church Glen Sizemore Pierpoint Lee Severt Willis McCoy Alva Tilley Dobie Church Jim Sizemore Wayman McKinney Tilley McCoy

Maple Fork community brief from Oak Hill Hospital notes

Rev. C. H. Painter of Maple Fork Baptist Church is a patient at Oak Hill Hospital for heart treatment. Mrs. C. H. Rogers returns to Maysel after visiting sons and daughters in Maple Fork. Mrs. Garnet Craddock from Maple Fork improves after surgery at Beckley ARH. J. C. Miller Jr. of Smithers visits Maple Fork. Melvin Link family of New Martinsville stays with Harmon Davis in Maple Fork.

Maple Fork C. H. Painter Dothan Oak Hill Hospital Garnet Craddock Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital J. C. Miller Jr Smithers Maude Miller Maple Fork Road Melvin Link Mark, Marks Melissa New Martinsville Harmon Davis

Glen Rogers Senior Polk Hospitalized in Beckley ARH

A Glen Rogers High School senior, Judy Polk, is listed as a patient at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital after being admitted on Monday.

Ravencliff Glen Rogers High School Judy Polk Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital

Oceana Honor Society Initiates 19 Students

Oceana High School’s Oceana Chapter of the National Honor Society initiated 19 students in a candle light ceremony on March 16. Seniors Pam Stewart Phyllis Goodwin and Glenna Toler. juniors Frances Sizemore Glenda Blackburn Pam Hall Judy Bragg Devonna Blankenship Mike Meador Wanda Toler. sophomores Debbie Conley Scotty Aliff Ginny Lynn Cook Jimmy Travis Betty Ritchie Ruby Morgan Bill Harvey Linda Paynter Donnie Johnson.

Oceana RNS Oceana High School National Honor Society Pam Stewart Phyllis Goodwin Glenna Toler Frances Sizemore Glenda Blackburn Pam Hall Judy Bragg Devonna Blankenship Mike Meador Wanda Toler Debbie Conley Scotty Aliff Ginny Lynn Cook Jimmy Travis Betty Ritchie Ruby Morgan Bill Harvey Linda Paynter Donnie Johnson Judy Brinkley Jim Jack Cozort Linda Davis

Corrinne Man Reaches Home From St Luke Hospital

Corinne Ray Fad wards Corinne returned home Tuesday from St Luke Hospital Bluefield where he had been ill. Mr and Mrs Willis Cook and son Kevin Huntington visited his parents Neal and Corrinne. Mr and Mrs Fred Lambert Corinne hosted guests the past week Mr and Mrs Jim Shields and son and Mrs Don Joyce Tyra of Orlando Florida.

Corinne Rns Ray Fadwards St. Luke, Hospital Bluefield Willis Cook Kevin Huntington Neal Cook Fred Lambert Jim Shields Don Joyce) Tyra Orlando, Fla

Mullens Shower Honors Mrs Larry Vanover

Mullens hosts a Monday night household shower in Friendship Hall of the First Methodist Church honoring Mrs Larry Marian Vanover. Hostesses include numerous Mullens-area women and a guest list features many local residents and friends. A separate Charlotte court note reports a $100,000 damages request in a case over a tonsillectomy performed during foot surgery.

Charlotte N.C UPI Jennelle Long Wades Bor Ora Bolen First Methodist Church Mullens A. C. Dennis Howard Cox Marion Vanover

Mount Hope Church Sets Pre Easter Services

The Rev Ray R Hanson Jr pastor at Mount Hope Presbyterian Church announces pre Easter services April 12 to 16 at 730 p.m. Daily Communion on April 15. The Rev John L Payne Jr from Fayetteville Presbyterian Church delivers sermons April 12 13 14 and 16 while Hanson preaches April 15. Payne born Charlotte NC educated at Davidson College and Union Theological Seminary. served several churches since 1952. married to Margaret Winfield with three children.

Mount Hope RNS Ray R. Hanson Jr Mount Hope Presbyterian Church John L. Payne Jr Fayetteville Presbyterian Church Hanson MR. Payne Charlotte N. C Davidson Davidson College Union Theological Seminary Richmond First Presbyterian Church Mullens Presbyterian University University of Tennessee Knoxville Fayetteville Margaret Winfield Petersburg John Bob Margaret

Private On Leave: Pvt Jack Lee Marshall of Fort Hood

Pvt Jack Lee Marshall of Fort Hood Texas is on a 30 day leave with his parents in Matheny after two months at Fort Hood. He will go to California for a week then to Korea for 13 months. Marshall is a graduate of Oceana High School.

4 H Juniors Meet in Pineville Courthouse Annex

The Junior Leaders Association hosts its monthly meeting on March 22 at 7 p.m. in the Courthouse Annex in Pineville. All older 4 H members are urged to attend.

Pineville RNS Junior Leaders Association

Anti cancer raffle in Salisbury offers cigarettes as prizes

In Salisbury England a UPI report notes an anti cancer campaign raffle offered cigarettes as rewards but withdrew them after complaints that the prizes were inappropriate.

Salisbury England UPI

Now You Know By United Press International

In 1964 AMF Bowling Marketing Institute reported 41 million bowlers aged 12 or over in the United States. The figure reflects widespread participation in the sport across the nation.

United Press International United States AMF Bowling Marketing Institute

Teenager for Christ named at Pine Grove Church Ravencliff

Judy Sams daughter of Mr and Mrs Danny Sams Jr was chosen Friday night as Teen ager for Christ by Teen Agers for Christ at Pine Grove Baptist Church Ravencliff An eighth grade student at John McGraw Grade School she serves as church youth chaplain reporter for the school paper and is studying state history for the Golden Horseshoe test.

Judy Sams Danny Sams Jr Pine Grove Baptist Church Ravencliff John McGraw McGraws

Jurors Excused in Fayette County Trial Week

Petit jurors in Fayette County have been excused as all cases set for trial this week were disposed of. Circuit Clerk C. H. Maxwell said jurors should report March 22 unless otherwise noted.

Fayetteville Fayette County C. H. Maxwell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stratton Fha Fiam Tyree Stratton Donna Nicholas Martha Scott Sherry Revels Alice Pannell Ruth Scott Patricia Williams Rainbow Girls Paul O. Burdette Beckley West Virginia Modern Woodmen OF America Rock Island, Minois Mr. Hope Boosters J.E. Richeson Robert Lilly Mary Buckley New Circle Philathea Circle Max McClung Galilean Circle Hulbert Circle Frank Graff Miriam Circle Robert Penman Minnie E. Garrett Fellowship Guild James Twohig J. C. Gwinn John Brady Maben Society Dad Mother Appalachian Oceana Honor Society J. B. Cook Harold Walters Charlene and Darlene Centers Sharon Bailey Mike Cook Nancy Poland Jo Ann Toler Joe Pendry National Association of Secondary School Principals Maxine Barrett Honor Oceana High School National Honor Society Larry Vanover Ethel Shrewsbury E. S. Jennings Arvid Robertson J. K. Elkins N. D. Trent van Phillips Backus Helenack Brenda Ellis Watt Carr J. H. Snow Hampton Hoge Ray Compton Janice Cox Mary Margaret Vanover David Ball W. S. French Mae Brooks Bobby Jack Cook Alice Daniels Carlos Moore Marian Vanover Mary Lee Vaught Ome Dixon Marchelleck Mt. Hope Church
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