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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1966
Page
7
In Vietnam, Lance Corporal Bill Costello of Foxtrot Company saved a wounded Marine after a sniper hit dislodged a white phosphorus grenade. He tore off clothing, packed mud and water on the burning legs, and kept working for hours under shellfire until aid arrived.
The band, reorganized this term under Clemenceau Allen, performed without majorettes until its Bluefield appearance. Parents listed: Dr and Mrs C C Cottrill, Mr and Mrs Edgar Day Jr, and Mrs Lottie Vaught.
A total of 327 was collected for the Cancer Drive in Mount Hope, announced by treasurer E. C. Amick. The Mount Hope Federated League sponsored the event Saturday with co chairs Mary Buckland and Violet McCutcheon in charge as sections across the area completed their drives.
A military court sentenced four members of Vice President Abdel Hakim Amer’s office to life imprisonment at hard labor for smuggling and black marketeering. Four others received sentences from three months to seven years, and all personal property was confiscated.
Eleven year old Sharon Walls won first place at the Wyoming County Talent Show held in the Oceana High School auditorium. She received a $25 cash award after singing two numbers with her sister Judy Walls taking third for a piano solo and $10. The event marked Sharon's third win in the annual contest. Loners from Mullens took second with their act High Heeled Sneakers, earning $15. Judges included Mrs. T. L. Cani and Mrs. Rayman Herman, with Dana Dorsey as MC. Co chairs were Mrs. A. G. Lugar Jr. and Mrs. Harlan Ellenburg. Oceana Woman's Club sponsored the show.
The Luna 10 satellite circling the moon transmitted the Communist party anthem Internationale today to mark the Allied victory over Germany 21 years ago, Tass reported. The signal originated from the Soviet Union space communications center.
Readers are advised that a stable partnership can maintain comfort when both individuals hold solid employment. The message emphasizes financial harmony and mutual support in domestic life.
A Mullens bridal shower at the Huffman Cliffside Apartments honored Mrs. J. T. Jarrell III of Beckley, formerly Viesta Ann Gearhart. Hosts included Mrs. O. L. Huffman and several relatives. Attending guests numbered multiple Mullens and nearby community members.
Two divorces were granted in Wyoming County Circuit Court this week. Velma Jean Shrewsbury was granted a divorce from Charles O Shrewsbury with custody to the plaintiff. Fontaine Cline was granted a divorce from Frankie Deloris Cline and custody of the three Cline children awarded to the defendant. A civil action Paul Edward Burrell v John Andrew Combs and Petrino Veneri was dismissed as fully settled. Union Furniture Co v Mack D Woosley continued to September. Beecher Hammond released from probation upon recommendation of probation officer Everett Collins, as were J D Ban their Jr Harrison Abbott and Garett Barnett.
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