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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1962

Page

8

Plans For Revival At Mount Hope Methodist Church

WSCS of Mount Hope Methodist Church discussed Palm Sunday meals on April 15 and a revival scheduled for April 26 to May 6. Members present included Mrs. Jack Stuart Mrs. Harold Hock and Mrs. W L Burruss among others. program titled My Faith Looks Up to Thee featured readings and prayers.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Mount Hope Methodist Church Jack Stuart Harold Hock W. L. Martin Louie Corey Eva Felten W. L. Burruss George Porter E. C. Hanes George Scott Vargo Sue Spade Nokie Thompson Haven Davis Loraine Wotring Circle No. 3

Pax PAX Weekend Visits and Moves Mentioned

Mr and Mrs Larry Kile return to Indianapolis after a visit with the Mowells in Pax and a Covington KY stop to see Johnie Mowell. Families including the Laffertys, Glisons, Painters, Tyrees and McFalls are noted with various visits and a move to North Carolina. A church circle meeting is scheduled for April with Circle No 2 in charge.

Pax Larry Kile Indianapolis Ind Clyde Mowell Covington Johnie Mowell Charley Lafferty Robert Glisson Weirwood Russell Meredith Claude Painter Sheila Kay Fred McFalls S. P. Bair Stamford Bill Wagner Beckley Larry Tyree Toni Lynn Terri Lee North Carolina Frank Tyree Charles Puckett Kilsyth Pennsylvania Max Tyree Lawrence Tyree

Circle To Send Nylons Overseas

Mount Hope First Christian Church Circle No 2 met with Mrs D B Hartsaw as hostess. Guests included Mrs C R Berry. Members listed were Mrs A Maude Roby Mrs R L Beverley Mrs Marvin Beverley Mrs E W Dunkley Mrs William Givens Mrs Nellie Manning Mrs Mary Falletty Mrs Page Humphrey and Mrs William B Ramey. Devotional Ye Shall Be My Witnesses Despite Opposition was by Mrs Myrl Beverly. Others participating were Mrs Berry Mrs Dunkley and Mrs Roby. Members were reminded to bring nylons for a future overseas sale. Roby displayed sale items as a money making project. Get well cards were sent to the sick and shut in. Next meeting set for April 11.

Mount Hope RNS Mount Hope First Christian Church D. B. Hartsaw C. R. Berry A. Maude Roby R. L. Beverley Marvin Beverley E. W. Dunkley William Givens Nellie Manning Mary Falletty Page Humphrey William B. Ramey Myrl Beverly Berry Dunkley Roby

Ravencliff Notes Home Return Highlights Local Visits

Lon Stewart returns home from Beckley Memorial Hospital after three weeks. University students visit Morgantown families including the Lillys and Acords in Pineville and Mullens. Danny Lafferty receives ear infection treatment at Mullens General Hospital. Lee Eller comes home from Richmond with son and daughter-in-law, visiting relatives in Maben. Cordelia and Virginia Price visit Mrs Reuben Williams. Jacqueline Sanders guests with Miss Mary Frances Bailey for the weekend.

Donald Lafferty Mullens General Hospital Mullens Lee Eller Richmond Leonard Eller

New Facilities Double Towns Water Storage

Fayetteville's Municipal Water Works announces a new storage tank on the John Althier property boosting capacity to more than double the former level. A second 100000 gallon tank on an 80 foot tower, plus a 500 gpm well pump supplementing a 250 gpm pump, modernize the utility and filtration. Tours of the facilities are offered via Robert Honaker and J. H. Allen.

Fayetteville RNS J. H. Allen Municipal Water Works of John Althier Althier Robert Red) Honaker Allen Althier Hill Tank Hill

Lions Plan Style Show At Oak Hill Club

Oak Hill Lions Club members stage their 19th annual style show led by Postmaster H B Dews whose enthusiasm caused his tie to be cut at a Thursday meeting. Committeemen Niel Swann and Danny Davis promise one of the best shows yet with spring and summer displays from Oak Hill merchants before an audience exceeding 700.

Oak Hill H. B. Dews Lions Club Gene Carter Lions Niel Swann Danny Davis

Band Performs At PTA Meet At Herndon High School

Herndon High School Band, directed by Louis Kaman, performed a 30 minute concert at the Bud-Alpeca PTA meeting. Principal Ace Stewart lauded the band’s progress since its formation last fall. A Spring carnival was planned for Friday April 20. The group voted to donate 21.60 for duplicator paper. Mrs. P. E. McGraw led the program. Diane Smith read scripture and A. B. Church offered a prayer. Dana Graham, Dianne Smith and Carmen Hutchins danced. Mrs. McGraw’s fourth grade won the room count for most parents present. About 130 people attended.

P. E. McGraw Dianne Smith A. B. Church Dana Graham Carmen Hutchins McGraw

Mrs Virginia Elliott Leads Circle Program

Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of Bradley Free Will Baptist Church met Monday at 7 30 p m in the Auxiliary Hall. Mrs Virginia Elliott read Scripture and presented a program titled For Times Such as These Witness Unto the Lord with topics by Lottie Arthur Dorothy Martin Lula Thompson and Wanda McMillion. A moment of silence honored Lillian Williams. next meeting set for April 9 with Nathen Elliott in charge.

Dorothy Martin Lula Thompson Wanda McMillion Lillian Williams Nathen Elliott

Honored on Birthday Mullens

Walter Ashley Jr. was honored with a birthday party Saturday afternoon at his home for his 11th birthday. Attendees included Billy Lester, David Lucas, Bobby Hatcher, Hoagy Thorn, Rodney Bentley, Shelley Thomas, Roberta Shumate, Judy Jack Stewart, Donna Farmer, Patti Ashley, Vickie Ashley, Carol Blevins, Barbara Davis and Douglas Ashley.

Mullens Walter Ashley Jr Walter Ashley Billy Lester David Lucas Bobby Hatcher Hoagy Thorn Rodney Bentley Shelley Thomas Roberta Shumate Judy Jack Stewart Donna Farmer Patti Ashley Vickie Ashley Carol Blevins Barbara Davis Douglas Ashley

Kopperston Visitors and Out-of-Town Guests

R N S report R E Wilson Jr and Harold Tracy were business visitors in Morgantown last week. Mrs Ray Eppling returned to Kopperston after a ten day visit with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs George Roach of Columbus Ohio. Guests of Mr and Mrs S H Gallaher this week include his father CC O Gallaher of Elkins and James Gallaher of Indian Head Maryland.

Kopperston R. E. Wilson Jr Harold Tracy Morgantown Ray Eppling George Roach Columbus Ohio S. H. Gallaher Cc. O. Gallaher Elkins James Gallaher Indian Head

Leaders Plan 4-H Activities in Wyoming County

Six leaders and guests met at the Courthouse Annex in Pineville to map 4-H activities. Charter pins require age 15, two years in 4-H, and camp plans. pre charter available for age 14. Enrollment due by April 1, club exhibitions by June 15, pre-registration for summer camp before term end. Camp at Glen Rogers High School with $6 weekly fee. older group July 23 week, younger July 30. Planning session in May to finalize camp plans.

Pineville ANS Wyoming County Glen Rogers High School Wyoming Night Hawks Wyoming Woodchucks McGraw Willing Workers Pineville Pushers Matheny Hustlers Itmann Boosters W. F. McConshay

First Birthday Party for Jeff Matherly in Mullens

Jeff Matherly, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Matherly Mullens, marks his first birthday with a party Sunday afternoon at their Mo ran Apartments home at 3 p m. Parents host the gathering for family and friends.

Mullens Jeff Matherly Paul Matherly Mo‘ran

Ready Yes Of Parents Is Spoiler Of Children

Dear Mrs Lawrence: a reader asks how to stop a 7 year old from being spoiled by indulgent parents. The answer notes that permissiveness teaches child cynicism and jealousy, and urges parents to say no to protect the child’s wellbeing.

Muriel Lawrence Mrs. Lawrence Susan Newspaper Enterprise Assn

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