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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1963

Page

11

Awards to clubs at State Feder ation meeting Greenbrier

Mrs. H L Akers and Mrs Gerald Snyder of Mullens represent Mullens Woman's Civic Club at a three day State Federation of Women’s Clubs gathering at The Greenbrier. Trophies from the United States Treasury Department will go to the top stamp sellers in three groups. The federation will issue certificates. The program marks the fifth year of the Savings Stamps for School Children effort with 36 sponsoring clubs and 58 schools, 191 volunteers, 1,828 hours, 335 bonds, and savings stamps totaling 43 758.25.

H. L. Akers Gerald Snyder State Federation of Women’s Clubs Greenbrier Akers Savings Stamps United States Treasury Department State Federation Snyder Mullens Mullens Woman's Civic Club

Red Cross Opens Flood Aid Hubs Across West Virginia

The American Red Cross opens disaster headquarters in Mount Hope and Mullens and Whitesville to assist Fayette Boone Raleigh Wyoming and surrounding counties. Volunteers accept applications 9 am to 5 pm daily and report on flood damages with funds aiding home repairs clothing and supplies.

The American Red Cross Troy L. Kidd Blackburn-Patterson Main St Mount Hope Fayette County Red Cross Mullens Appalachian Rickey American National Red Cross Raleigh County Robert Thomson Bair West Virginia Raleigh Mercer Boone Fayette Wyoming Greenbrier Logan Monroe Summers Cabell Wayne Mingo McDowell Lincoln Kanawha

Fayetteville Rotary Hosts State Senator Dinner

Fayetteville Rotary Club in the Fayette County Memorial Building hosted a dinner where Judge Charles Garvin introduced State Senator Howard Carson the guest speaker. Carson spoke on controversial legislative issues this year attended by local dignitaries and guests.

Fayetteville George Matthew Edwards Iva Anderson Lawrence Kessler W. Ayers C. G. Janutolo Arles Payne John Witt Jr Jank McMillen H. F. Frazier F. G. Janutolo Clifford Davis Arthur King Tom Ryan Jack Wendell J. E. Cottle Robert Pioli Robert Akers Charles S. Thompson Donald Ewell John Beale Boston Mass

Club 149 Board Meets Fayetteville

LaFayette Club 149 American Legion Fayetteville board met after the post. President William R. Hesse led the session. Treasurer Walter Caldwell noted upcoming finance needs including possible Legion Home roof, gutter repair, painting, and junior baseball program costs. The team retains most players from last year. further action planned.

Fayetteville BNS LaFayette Club 149 American Legion William R. Hesse Walter Caldwell Legion

Mount Hope Knights Templar Install Officers March 28

The Mount Hope Commandery No. 22 Knights Templar will hold its annual installation of officers on March 28 at 7 30 p m at the Mount Hope Masonic Hall. Dewey J Godbey serves as captain and general committee chairman.

Mount Hope RNS Mount Hope Commandery No Knights Templar Mount Hope Masonic Hall Dewey J. Godbey

Horoscopes and Public Notices From 1963 Field Enterprises

A mixed page notes safety reminders and etiquette, a Pompeii origin tale for the term deadhead, 1962 steel ingot output at 98 million tons with no rise forecast for 1963, and a long weekly astrological column with Aries through Pisces advice.

Glen Rogers Honor Society inducts 16 new members

Glen Rogers High School hosts induction for the Glen Rogers Junior and Senior National Honor Society chapters. Twelve juniors and four seniors join after ballots by teachers, with initiates named by family ties to local residents and staff.

Glen Rogers Honor Society RNS Glen Rogers High School National Honor Society Bob Hall Logan Hall Jeanie Halsey Ronnie Halsey Betty Phillips Posey Phillips Gerald McGraw Dennis McGraw Mildred Brown Oley Brown David Sanders Lawrence Saunders Richard Tyree Cleat Tyree Francine Brooks Bryce Phillips Kathryn Grace Cottrill C. C. Cottrill

Legion Post Marks Birthday

LaFayette Post No 149 of the American Legion Fayetteville held a regular meeting at the Legion Home on Ma ple Avenue. The 44th Legion birthday and 18th Fayetteville post anniversary were celebrated with a buffet, a birthday cake, and a talk by Lloyd Fitzgerald on World War I experiences. Neale Clark won a 7th District four-year college scholarship and plans to attend Concord College in September. The 7th District Convention will be in Union May 5, and the 3rd District Spring Conference in Fayetteville May 5. Members issued well wishes to L. G. Burdette and called for blood donations and bedding for flood victims in Willis Branch. Caldwell announced a new Legion Boy's State film to be shown on television.

Fayetteville RNL LaFayette Post American Legion Legion Home Maple Avenue Legion Perry Selvey Frank Clinebell Lloyd Fitzgerald Paris France H. L. van Camp Neale Clark Lewisburg Neale Charleston van Camp Concord College Clinebell Union Joyce Brown L. G. Burdette Beckley VA

Shower Honors Mrs Underwood at Fayetteville Church

A surprise bridal shower for Mrs Charles Underwood, former Ethel Radford, was hosted Tuesday night at First Baptist Church Fayetteville after mission meetings. The guest list includes many local women and Miss Laura Neal. The note ends with a comment on the difference between a smash hit and a flop being records.

Fayetteville RNS Charles Underwood First Baptist Church Underwood Ethel Radford H. G. Lemon Ramon Adkins R. C. Lucas Jim Nichols D. M. Weatherford L. D. Lucas Arthur Coyer James Shorter Verna McClelland Harold Jones Charles Tamplin John Settle Allen Myles Elsie Epperly James Jordan R. C. Lilly H. F. Frazier Glendon Riner Roy Crickshank Eugene Spangler John Hilton Ralph Kemper Walter Shockey Ann Lilly Carl Parrish Richard Wilson Ralph Null Robert Kincaid Laura Neal Earl Ep Tom Broach Sidney Kincaid Letcher Cook Mason Hess Harrison Bryant Cecil Bennett

Fayetteville Lions Club officers listed for coming year

The Fayetteville Lions Club met at the Fayette County Memorial Building dining room. A nominating report named officers for the year including president Clifford Burdette and treasurer Pride Williams with a focus on an April 3 district visit by Ralph Williams. Dinner served to numerous members and guests.

Fayetteville RNL Louis Rahall Chester R. Hager William L. Dunlap Eugene E. Houchins Pride H. Williams Haven R. Shuck John W. Bowers Leslie O. Withrow J. N. Jacobs Robert C. Godsey Donald Stephens

Hatfields Welcome Cincinnati Guests for Weekend

Mr and Mrs Ronnie Hatfield and their child from Cincinnati Ohio were weekend guests of his parents Mr and Mrs James Hatfield and family.

Oceana RNS Ronnie Hatfield Cincinnati Ohio James Hatfield

Comedian Buster Keaton Hospitalized in California

Famed deadpan comedian Buster Keaton, 66, remained in a hospital in Canoga Park, California, today after admission for a minor respiratory ailment. Doctors expected possible release in a day or two.

Canoga Park Calif UPID Buster Keaton Keaton West Hills Doctors Hospital

Mullens Plans Urged for Urban Renewal Funds Match

Mullens officials and the Mullens Area Development Corp met with Urban Renewal field representative Jacob Frego to discuss a workable city plan. He said federal funds are available on a matching basis if the city can provide an acceptable plan and matching funds. Claude Cook, president, said the plan must be developed by the City Planning Commission.

Mullens RNS Urban Renewal Administration Mullens Area Development Corp Jacob Frego Richmond Frego Claude Cook City Planning Commission

Scout Awards Board Reviews Troop 179 Seattle Fayetteville

Board of review conducted by Boy Scout Troop 179 of Fayetteville at the Legion Home. Six boys sought 17 awards including merit badges and Eagle Scout. One boy pursued the Eagle. interviews were led by Kenneth Wood and Scout leaders. An April 6 overnight hike is planned.

Fayetteville RNS Legion Home Maple Ave Kenneth Wood J. Sale Forest Thomas Ronnie Ray Keith Thomas Jr Washington Carver Ansted National Guard Oak Hill

Woodmen Circle Spring Rush Party Set in Mount Hope

The Nu Eta Chapter of Tau Phi Lambda Sorority of Woodmen Circle will host a Spring Rush Party at the Mountainair Hotel in Mount Hope. Guest state manager Mrs. Kathryn Dailey of Parkersburg will attend. The event features spring flowers, fashion shows with cotton street wear and swimsuits, and the introduction of the ideal sorority sister of 1963, Mrs. Hope Ratliff, with attendants. Invitations are extended to a list of rushees including Nancy McClure Patricia Burgess Jo Ellen Toney and others. Mrs. Gladys Smith chairs the membership and rush committee and will preside as mistress of ceremonies.

Oak Hill RNS Nu Eta Tau Phi Lambda Sorority Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Mountainair Mount Hope Kathryn Dailey Parkersburg Hope Ratliff Margaret Cummings Loretta Rakes Nancy McClure Emory McGuffin Sandra Poole Dale Burgess Alan Stoner Buford Blevins Beane Durham Max Bailes Lawrence Price Jack Elmore Patricia Burgess Betty Jo Hayes Adam Toney Jo Ellen Toney Gladys Smith

Darling Carrie M Darling dies at 74 in Tank Branch Hill

Carrie M Darling 74 of Tank Branch Hill died at 7 p m Wednesday Funeral services set for 2 30 p m Friday March 22 at Calfee Funeral Home Chapel Rev Walter H Griswold will officiate Burial in Woodmere Cemetery Huntington Saturday March 23 Arrangements by Caffee Funeral Home Camden SC

Darling Darling Carrie M Tank Branch Hill Calfee Funeral Home Walter H. Griswold Woodmere Huntington Caffee Funeral Home Workman Workman Orville Howard Sabine Workman Creek Church Workman Creek Melton Mortuary

On This Day in History March 22 1963 Almanac

British act of 1765 established the Stamp Act in the American colonies. Edmund Burke spoke in Parliament for conciliation in 1775. Congress banned foreign slave trade in 1794. Grand Coulee Dam began power production in 1941. A Burke quote reflects on looking backward to ancestors.

United Press International Venus Mars Edmund Burke Congress Grand Coulee Columbia River

Carless Foster Stewart Reports Vehicle Theft in Dayton

Dayton resident Carless Foster Stewart, 59, told police on Thursday that his car was stolen. Authorities said no further details were available as the investigation continues.

Carless Dayton, Ohio UPI

Printing Industry Offers Opportunity With A Future

New floor sander and edger for rent at Todd's Grocery and Hardware Beaver. American floor sander and edger $6.00 a day plus disc and vibrator sanders for rent. Foster Hardware Co 121 Main St Beckley Ph 253-6421. Lost from Maxwell Hill area small white female toy shepherd wearing collar with Kanawha County vaccine tag. seen on South Kanawha St. Reward. Dial 252-7601.

Todd's Grocery and Hardware Beaver Foster Hardware CO Main St Beckley Maxwell Hill Kanawha County South Kanawha St Dial

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