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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1961
Page
10
Tuesday, March 28 advises steady work with plans to curb procrastination as unexpected developments arise. The antique insight notes early human speech began as song and echoes. Hawaiian economy faces shifts with heavy absentee ownership predicted to grow to over half within five years. Aries through Pisces sections offer concise daily guidance and warnings for each sign.
Fayetteville report says incumbent Dr M G Hresan will seek a fifth two year term while Joel Carter backed by the Citizens' Group plans to oppose him. Carter may team with Bob Kincaid and Alva Whanger for council posts and P G Hoye may seek re election as recorder. Mayoral nomination occurs at conventions about 30 days before the June 6 election.
A study course committee from Presbyterian Cook Memorial Baptist and First Methodist meets at Cook Memorial to plan the April four session program titled One World One Mission. Sessions run April 9 16 23 and 30 at 7 p.m with an April 6 planning meeting at Cook Memorial Baptist. Attendees include Mrs Bruce Howard Mrs Robert McCoy Mrs Gilbert Goode Mrs Acie Stewart and others.
Mt Hope residents and relatives share visits and travels. Mae Huffman stays with daughter Dana Craddock in Pax while Joe Ferraro visits Jamaica New York. W B Ramey family returns from Washington D C with relatives. Go to Park Heights Addition to see more on local movements.
A 70-year-old Minnesota man, Alfred Hoyles of Pillager, traveled to Santa Ana to marry a pen-pal he trusted through church outreach. He learned his fianc?e, Mary Jane Hill alias Mrs George Arneson, is imprisoned for fraud and has a prior record. Hoyles laments losing 1800 dollars and facing a failed romantic scheme.
A head-on collision on a hill near Farmington, Missouri, on Saturday killed five people. Victims include Robert R. Coleman Jr., 30, of Bloomsdale, and Thomas M. Lasley, 47, Grace Lasley, 46, and their two sons Thomas Allen, 13, and Phillip Michael, 11, all of St. Louis.
President Kennedy urged Premier Khrushchev to halt the Soviet backed Lao revolt and seek a neutral Laos through negotiations with a cease fire. He warned that allied intervention could follow if attacks continue, while signaling readiness to use SEATO if needed. Secretary Rusk joined talks in Bangkok as Eisenhower voiced support.
About 200 attended the U S A Mission Rally, Section Four, Appalachian District, at Mount Hope Assembly of God Church with Rev D W Calcote pastor. Delegates from Beckley Princeton Dorothy Oak Hill and Matewan joined.
Mrs Byron Steele is reported by her husband Dr Steele to be in good condition at Roanoke Memorial Hospital Roanoke Virginia. She fell at The Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs last week while attending the West Virginia Federation of Women's Club convention and sustained a broken left hip.
Members of the Women of the Church at Mount Hope Presbyterian Church met Monday evening in the church fellowship room. President J W Moore announced upcoming events including the District Conference in Beckley on April 14 and the Synodical Training School at Davis-Elkins in June. The group urged attendance for the Spiritual Enrichment week March 2 to April 2 and Union Good Friday Services March 31.
In Civil Action No. 416 Laura Belle Hodge sues George E. Hodge for divorce. Defendant, a non-resident of West Virginia, must file an answer or counterclaim with attorney Thomas Canterbury at Box 1189 Beckley WV by April 27, 1961. Clerk C. Harold Hanks entered the order March 24, 1961.
James Tolliaferrow of Scarbro died Friday at home after a brief illness. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Carlisle with Rev. W. C. Clemens officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park. The body remains at Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor until one hour before services. Arrangements by Ritchie & Johnson.
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