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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1962

Page

8

Fayetteville Elementarys New Dining Room Features Modern Kitchen

The eight foot serving counter and other kitchen upgrades include a commercial gas stove refrigerator double sink dishwasher and movable dish cabinet. Walls are sandal wood and green plaster with fluorescent lighting and tile flooring. Folding formica tables seat 16 and 285 lunches are served daily. After meals the room doubles as a gym. Cooks are Mrs Dorothy Roberts Mrs Ruth Smith and Mrs Donzella Taylor. Principal Grant Thomas and secretary Mrs Page Corley are pictured. Thomas, Oak Hill born, holds degrees from Concord College and West Virginia University and has a principals certificate and superintendent certificate. He has led Fayetteville since 1959 and also owns Fayette Theater. Corley has served as secretary for six years.

Fayetteville Grant Thomas Dorothy Roberts Ruth Smith Donzella Taylor Page Corley Thomas Oak Hill High School Concord College West Virginia University Glen Jean Fayette

Birds Use Geyser Steam To Nurture Nests In Yellowstone National Park

In Yellowstone National Park several bird species warm their nests by using the drift of warm vapor from geyser basins. The unusual nesting behavior highlights adaptation to geothermal heat sources in the park.

Yellowstone National Park

Alaska Leads in Area but Ranks Last in Population

Alaska, the largest state by area, holds the top rank for land size while recording the nation’s smallest population among states with 226,913 residents. The contrast highlights the sparse population density across the vast territory.

Alaska Union

Deliberately Set Fire Blamed In Marines Deaths

Oak Hill authorities blame a forest fire for a Florida crash that killed Marine Lance Cpls. Robert L. Eads 20 of Oak Hill and Eugene L. John 20 of South Bridge Massachusetts. The car hit a truck in smoke from the fire. truck driver Marcus Carrington 32 of Brooklet Georgia was charged with leaving the scene and failing to aid. George Williams 59 of Elkton Fla. was jailed on arson for setting the fire after admitting to ten blazes. The accident occurred 12 miles south of St. Augustine. both Marines belonged to the 2nd Howitzer Battery at Camp Lejeune North Carolina. Eads was son of Herman and Ruth Clifton Eads.

Oak Hill Florida Lance Robert L. Eads Eugene L. John South Bridge Mass Florida Highway Patrol Marcus Carrington Brooklet George Williams Elkton Fla Forest Service Williams St. Augustine Camp le- Jeune N. C Eads Fayette County Herman Ruth Clifton Eads

Meaning Of Suffering Told At Circle Meet

Circle No 1 of Mount Hope Methodist Church met at Mrs L M Corey home. Mrs Miller Gwinn gave the devotional and reviewed Chapter 2 of The Meaning of Suffering. Plans for April church flowers and a money making vanilla sale were set. Guests included Mrs George D Porter. members listed. Next meeting April 9 with devotional by Mrs Henry Danner and lesson by Mrs W R Park.

Mount Hope ANS Mount Hope Methodist Church W. L. Martin W. R. Park Henry Danner

Juveniles Charged In Carlisle Burglary Case

Two teen boys were arrested by Oak Hill State Police and charged with breaking into the Carlisle home of Robert Creed on March 10. No items were reported missing. Creed works in Virginia. his Carlisle home was guarded by Mr Raymond Martin and Mrs Carlisle. Police said the juveniles would be turned over to juvenile authorities.

Oak Hill RNS Robert Creed Carlisle Fayette County Creed Virginia Raymond Martin

Berea College alumni dinner draws Pineville crowd

Pineville residents Darrell V. McGraw Robert Knight attended the Berea College alumni dinner Friday at Beckley Hotel with Francis Hutchins as principal speaker. Weekend visitors included Jack D. Martin and family visiting J. W. Martin in Camp Creek and attending Adventures on Ice at the Beckley Field House. Sunday dinner guests at George F. Browns included J. D. Mangus Jenny Barrett J. W. Burton and other Pineville relatives J. W. Burton Jr W. W. Bolt Wilburn and Jimmie.

Pineville RNS Darrell V. McGraw Robert Knight Berea College Beckley Hotel Beckley Francis Hutchins Jack D. Martin Kathy Donny Billy David J. W. Martin Camp Creek Field House George F. Brown J. D. Mangus Jenny Barrett Madison J. W. Burton W. W. Bolt Wilburn Jimmie J. W. Burton Jr

Mount Hope Lions Meet Officers Slate

Mount Hope Lions Club highlighted its Thursday night meeting with the nomination of officers for 1962 63. Sanford McNeely was named president and George E Williams first vice president, William C Carter second vice president, James Twohig third vice president, M A Marchetti secretary and W B McCoy treasurer. Lacy Anderson was nominated to the board of directors to fill the unexpired term of Ivan C Shumate. Other board candidates are Fred Dixon Donald Stark James M Wade Russell G Patterson and Norval Allison. Officers will be elected March 29.

Mount Hope RNL Mount Hope Lions Club Sanford McNeely George E. Williams William C. Carter James Twohig M. A. Marchetti W. B. McCoy Lacy Anderson Ivan C. Shumate Fred Dixon Donald Stark James M. Wade Russell G. Patteson Norval Fllison

Ella Shumate Circle To Host General Meet

The Ella Shumate Circle of the Oceana Baptist Church met at 7:30 p.m. in Peggy Woods home with Mrs Harold Rose leading the program and devotional. President Mrs Harold Maynor presided over business noting 30 sick calls 13 social calls 30 reading points and two Bible books read. Members planned Vacation Bible School support and refreshment committee activities.

Oceana RNS Shumate Oceana Baptist Peggy Woods Harold Rose Margaret Lang Harold Maynor Mary Lou Lambert Harriet Black Rhea Worley Betty Fletcher Ella Shumate Nadine Maynor Virginia Claypool Ruby Scott Kitty Black

Registrants Ordered to Report for Induction in Mullens

Two registrants from Local Board No 21 Mullens are ordered to report for induction March 26. Francis Lee Wiles from Marianna and Noah Lee Cain from Chicago are volunteers. One registrant, Larry Thomas Steele from Washington DC and formerly Mullens, is ordered to report for an Armed Forces physical examination on Thursday.

Mullens RNS Armed Forces Francis Lee Wiles

Officers Make Yearly Reports At Toneda Baptist Church

Officers of the Woman's Mission Society met in Fellowship Hall at 9 30 a m to fill annual reports to be mailed to Rockcastle Association chairmen before April 9. Members V J Cooke Tom Long Roy Lester Denny Walker Jean Cook Ray Eppling Tom Fleenor Otis Cook attended. The president led prayers and a brief business session. A vote approved a $10 contribution to the Mary Bowden fund for her trip to England to visit ill parents. The Senior Baptist Youth Fellowship added $5 to the same fund.

Oceana RNS Woman's Mission Society Toneda Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Rockcastle Association Verne Cooke Tom Long Roy Lester Denny Walker Jimmy Cook White Cross Ray Eppling Tom Fleenor Love Gift Otis Cook Mary Bowden England Cook Senior Baptist Youth Fellowship

Pioneer 4-H Minstrel Plans Set for April Show

Stephenson Pioneer 4-H Club mapped a minstrel show for April 13 at Stephenson Grade School at its regular meeting held Friday night. Danese Taylor led the meeting with group singing by Cheryl Payne and project demonstrations by Myra Lusk Della Saunders and Ivan Garretson. Burless Lusk motioned to buy an album of game records from club treasury. A calendar-planning meeting is set for 7 p.m. today at the grade school.

Della Saunders Myra Lusk Ivan Garretson Hamilton Phipps

River Jordan's 65 mile journey through valley

The river winds 200 miles in a valley linking the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea following a winding path with loops and bends.

Jordan Sea of Galilee Dead Sea

Mr. Hope BYF'ers Attend Minden Mee

The Baptist Youth Fellowship of Mount Hope Baptist Temple attended a rally at the Minden Baptist Church Tuesday evening led by president Miss Sarah Johnson. Rusty Jeter led hymns, Rev. William Johnson spoke on liquor by the drink, and Miss Cecilia Harless called worship. The program on God and the Church featured Miss Malinda Davis and topics on church appreciation and finding God. About 125 attended with refreshments served by the Minden group.

Mount Hope ANS Baptist Youth Fellowship Harry R. Dias Jr Mount Hope Baptist Temple Minden

Bradley 4 H Club Stars In Varied PTA Program

Bradley Elementary School hosted a Bradley 4 H Club program during the PTA meeting led by Willis Stover. Participants included Elizabeth Hurd and others modeling hats, a George Davis solo with Beverly McClung at piano, animal puppet show, Mother’s Bubble Trouble skit, Canadian Justice skit, and a 4‑H membership program titled Gypsy Queen with many 4‑H participants listed.

Linda Ellison Kathy Davis Susan Snell Brenda Daniels Linda Lightfoot Barbara Adkins Diana Wurst George Davis Beverly McClung Mike Coots Judy Mills Bobby Holliday Kathryn Bazzie Jimmy Lovelace Mary Kincaid Frank Angell Drema Davis Basil Smith Linda Helton Raymond Harrah David VanPufflen Gary Chambers Teddy Ray Stone Becky Hurt Lynn Mason Melissa Stone Daniel Stevenson Tony Bazzie Ronald Bowling Jean Ann Suttle Beverly Kidd Drema Ramsey Sharon Walker Kathy Arthur Juanita Ramsey Nancy Bowling Don Keaton Randy Howell Norma Wells Mary Ann Huzoski Norma Toney Linda Lilly W. P. Broyles Joyce Crawford Gay Davis Linda Stover Susan Toney Judy Reed Karen Keaton Litty Myles Judy Kincaid Gay Pishner Darlene VanPufflen John Pack David Goddard Gary Daniels

Names listed from Mount Hope Baptist Temple members

A roster from Mount Hope Baptist Temple includes Becky Humphrey Carol Lit tle Sharon Morgan Beverly Logan Beverly Lit tle Sharon Parker Sandy Trail Berta Lambert Steve Phillips Tommy Stafford and Lawrence Angle.

Mount Hope Baptist Temple Becky Humphrey Carol Little Sharon Morgan Beverly Logan Beverly Little Sharon Parker Sandy Trail Berta Lambert Steve Phillips Tommy Stafford Lawrence Angle

Mrs Leonard Surprised With Stork Shower In Kopperston

Mrs Allen Leonard was honored with a stork shower at her Kopperston home on Wednesday at 7 30 p m Hostesses were Mrs Sue Repass Mrs C C Hamilton and Mrs Janet Griffeth Games were played and prizes awarded Mrs Kenneth Hager and Mrs Peggy Plaster Attending were Miss Sandra Bowman Mrs Anita Wilson Mrs George Giadella Mrs Glenn Keys Miss Kaye Repass Mrs Roger Toler Mrs T H Bailey Mrs Rufus Davidson Mrs Murray Page Mrs B D Caton Mrs W J Loudermilk Mrs Eric Tyree Mrs Mary Jo Browning Mrs Julie Shupe and Mrs Katharine Fletcher

Sue Repass C. C. Hamilton Janet Griffeth Kenneth Hager Peggy Plaster Sandra Bowman Anita Wilson George Giadella Glenn Keys Kaye Repass Roger Toler T. H. Bailey Rufus Davidson Murray Page B. D. Caton W. J. Loudermilk

Woman Found In Shock Near Roadside In Keyrock

Alma Vanhoy about 60 from Keyrock was found in a state of shock below road level around noon Monday. She was taken by ambulance to Stevens Clinic Hospital Welch where a spokesman said she was in shock and unable to explain the incident. No injuries were visible and police did not investigate.

Keyrock RNS Alma Vanhoy Monay Stevens Clinic Welch

Follies of '62 to Be Shown at Mullens High School

Ready For Follies Friday Saturday these cities will display their dancing talent in the production of the Follies of '62 a musical variety show to be held Friday and Saturday at Mullens High School sponsored by the Mullens Woman's Civic Club. They are Donna Mundy Libby Lewis Judy Jack Stewart Pam Lacy Susie Sluss Sherry Warden Billie Re pass Cecelia Lacy Cindy Hypes.

Lions Mount Hope High School Mullens High School The Mullens Woman’s Civic Club Donna Mundy Libby Lewis Judy Jack Stewart Pam Lacy Susie Sluss Sherry Warden Billie Repass Cecelia Lacy Cindy Hypes

Moosewomen Plan to Attend Beckley Meet

Moosehaven Anniversary meeting planned by Women of the Moose Chapter 190 at Moose Hall Mullens. Mullens chapter invited to Beckley event Sunday at 2 pm with registration at noon. They are asked to conduct closing ritual and practice Wednesday. Mrs Georgia Frank said Hazel Stover will provide transport.

Mullens BNS Moosehaven Beckley Women of the Moose Moose Hall Moran Avenue Georgia Frank Hazel Stover

Horoscope snippets for Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo

Taurus advises punctual work ethic with good pay. Gemini urges accepting a tempting invitation and delaying planned tasks. Cancer notes social popularity and meeting someone interesting at a gathering. Leo suggests shopping for personal and household items with good buys available.

Leo

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