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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1966

Page

3

Bill Maxey Addresses Garden Club on tree growing

Bill Maxey spoke at a garden club about world class tree growing areas and regional mills. He described pilot forest preservation efforts in Wyoming County and noted extensive manpower and funds for the program while highlighting a Dec 3 flower show schedule and St Patrick's Day events.

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Council Hears Traffic Report in Mullens Meeting

City officials discussed congestion and truck loading in South Mullens. Commissioner Crotty asked the City Clerk to write to the State Road Commission for permission and guidance on installing a caution light. Mayor Staats reported a recent Circle Drive Hill sewer line failure under repair, with details to owners when ready. Commissioners Dooley and Wyatt were directed to notify Union Power Co. of pole locations on Church Street and at Sieele Goisen for clean-up.

Eea Ae South Mullens Bill Crotty State Road Commission Circle Drive Hill of Mullens W. F. Staats Grover Dooley Greely Wyatt Union Power Co Church Street

Community Guests Share Weekend at Area Homes

Rosalie Lucas, daughter of Mr and Mrs Giles Lucas, recovering from illness as hospital stay ends. Glen Daniel residents and relatives from Beckley Huntsville and Merrifield visit with family members. Weekend guests include Rev and Mrs Orville Lamb and the Hurley Blankenships from Warrenton.

Rosalie Lucas Giles Lucas Han Mareee General Hospital Ina Renee Pee Miss Lucas Glenn School Lon Stewart David Noah Dancy Peay Lane Clarence Clay Soulsville Louise Bailey Ravene Orville A. Lamb Hurley Blankenship Hurley Jr Warrenton Bud Fe Blankenship Gunnee Raencliff Beckley Asa Hurst Kermit Smith Merrifield Hurst Neely Hurst Huntsville Ala Grat Duncan Harry Duncan James Duncan Buck Daniels Glen Daniel Warnce Hurst Bane Magny Well Alabama John Michael Canadace John Julie Michael

Happy Hunting Ground and Picnics Reunions Planned

Wayne RP reports cemeteries lacking picnic tables shelters and speakers are to be moved due to the East Lynn dam project. The Huntington District Corps of Engineers will replace by new sites patterned after the old, so family reunions and memorial services continue as before.

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Mock Battle London as Italian POWs in WWII Contingent

A small Italian force in London during World War II formed a contingent of soldiers held as prisoners of war. The scene reflects the complex stay of Italian personnel in Britain amid the broader conflict.

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Names Week Washington in Johnson this week as National Prevention Week

Washington marks National Prevention Week with events in Johnson this week. Public health officials urge awareness and participation across communities and organizations.

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McGraws Family Returns Home After Treatment

McGraws residents Mr. and Mrs. George Nolley and son traveled to their Paul Duncan home while Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Tolliver stayed in Mullens for care. A day of medical follow up or treatment is mentioned for Henry Baroata Phureh.

McGraws RNS George Nolley Paul Duncan Raymond Tolliver Mullens Eer Henry Baroata Phureh

Pineville Sunday Guests Visit Martin Family in Bailey Murphy Addition

Sunday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Martin included his brother Mr. John H. Martin and family from Richlands Virginia, plus Terry and other relatives from Richlands. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Kimmel Parker and daughters Kim and Susie in Mrs. Alice Parker’s home, and Mrs. Rush Hall with son Thomas in Bailey Murphy Addition.

Pineville RNS Jack Martin Inlaw John H. Martin Johnny Jeanie Richlands Terry Richland Kimmel Parker Kim Susie Alice Parker Rush Hall Thomas T.V Logan Mr. Ily Bailey Murphy

Sailors greet Gemini 8 crew on return to Yokosuka

The USS Leonard F. Mason crew, which rescued Gemini 8 astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott in the western Pacific last Thursday, returned Sunday to a dockside crowd at Yokosuka. Navy band tunes accompanied cheers as Cmdr M. led the ship after a recent Vietnam tour.

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Cardinal Junior Garden Club Holds Monthly Meeting

The Cardinal Junior Garden Club, sponsored by the Lorena Spillers Garden Club, met Tuesday in Friendship Hall First Methodist Church. Fourteen members, two leaders and one guest attended. Jeannie Shumate led the Garden Club Pledge and roll call. Mrs. Biggs announced a December flower show sponsored by the adult garden club.

Mullens ANS Cardinal Junior Garden Club Lorena Spillers

Queen of Spring Festival Crowned at School Event

In Raleigh County the 7 Spring Festival queen pageant will be held Friday afternoon at the school. Alicia, daughter of Mr and Mrs Barton, and Sharon King, librarian at the school, will participate in the crowning ceremony with Paul, the principal, presiding.

Ing Alicia Aries Lilly Barton Sam Barton Mullens Sharon King Paul

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