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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1961

Page

13

Evangelist Louise Hairston to Speak at Raleigh Church

The Church of God in Raleigh hosts Evangelist Louise Hairston at 11 a.m. Sunday. At 3 p.m. the Carey Singers perform a musical program. Little Mountain Church members plan to attend. The Curtain Callers stage Claudia next week May 18–21 at The Playhouse on North Kanawha Street. Season tickets must be exchanged at the box office for the specific Claudia performance. curtain time is 8:15 p.m.

Church of God At Raleigh Louise Hairston Bertha Richard Booth Fritz Hazel Phillips Claudia Playhouse the Palace Kanawha Street

Musical Set Sunday At New Hope Church

The Durgan Singers and several vocal groups will present a musical program at New Hope Baptist Church on Earl Street Sunday at 7 p m according to Pastor Rev Henry DuBois Guest speaker will be W C Reid assistant superintendent of Raleigh County schools.

Durgan New Hope Baptist Church Earl Street Henry DuBois W. C. Reid Raleigh County

MacArthur Jaycee Receives Key Man Award at Banquet

Beckley Jaycee annual awards banquet honored Kennon Chambers with the Key Man Award for community service in the past year. State officers James Cain and Doug Painter attended. Anthony DeMaio received Outstanding Project of 1960 for polio clinics serving over 5,000 Raleigh County residents. New officers named: George Wilson, George Massing, Kennon Chambers, Blain Wing.

Jaycee Kennon Chambers MacArthur Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce John J. Flanagan Chambers James C. Cain Bluefield Doug Painter Princeton Raleigh Warner Stanley George Wilson John Jones Blain Emeil Furrow Shady Spring Flanagan Furrow Farrow Cain Martinsburg

Curtain Callers Re Elect Officers

Dr W W McKinney will continue as president of the Curtain Callers after a Wednesday night election at the Playhouse. The slate includes Archie Ellenbogen as vice president Mrs Ed Laymen as secretary Dr Robert Frisen as treasurer and Danny Saks as business manager Emile Hodel was named to fill a vacancy on the 10 man board of directors.

W. W. McKinney Curtain Callers Playhouse Archie Ellenbogen Ed Laymen Robert Frisen Danny Saks Emile Hodel

Revival Under Way at Harper Heights Church

A revival is under way this week at the Church of God of Harper Heights with Rev. J. C. Richards in charge and assisted by Mrs. Juanita Ervin. Friday night guest speaker will be Rev. George Johnson of New York City.

Church of God of Harper Heights J. C. Richards Juanita Ervin George Johnson New York City

Calvary Choir to Sing Sacred Music in Beckley

The 60 voice A Capella Choir of Calvary Baptist Church Charleston will give a sacred concert at 7 30 p m Sunday in First Baptist Beckley announced today by Lauren E Bigger minister of music at First Baptist Charles Margason directs with Paul Saylor as organist The program features Rubenstein Seraphic Song with Mrs George Sreebersyser as alto soloist plus organ piano and violin accompaniment and hymns in anthem form Also includes lesser heard spirituals The choir appears on state TV and broadcasts Sundays at 12 45 p m on WCHS radio Public invited to attend.

Calvary Baptist Church Charleston First Baptist Church Beckley Lauren E. Bigger First Baptist Charles Margason Calvary Baptist Paul Saylor Rubenstein George Sreebersyser Saylor Charles R. Thom Henry M. Collison Wchs Radio Bigger

Beckley Speaker Links Fraudulent Claims to 25 Million Losses

Luther Powers of Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates told Logan Rotary members that West Virginia loses about 25 million dollars annually to fraudulent unemployment claims due to weak laws and an honor based benefits system. He cited lack of action against claimants and underenforced penalties, urging greater employer participation and political involvement to curb waste and align welfare programs with self interest.

Department of Employment Security West Virginia Luther T. Powers Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates Logan Rotary Club Rainbow Grill Powers E.G.F.A Beckley Beckleyan

Community Sing Set At Blue Jay Church

The regular monthly community sing will be held at Blue Jay Methodist Church at 7 30 p m Saturday. Reverend Robert Randolph pastor invites all to attend and O O Kidd will direct the singing using Stamp Baxter song books.

Blue Jay Methodist Church Robert Randolph O. O. Kidd

Padre Island named for Spanish priest Balli in 1811

Padre Island off the Texas coast carries the name honor to Padre Nicholas Balli a Spanish priest who attempted to found a ranching colony there in 1811.

Padre Island Texas Coast Padre Nicholas Balli

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Non Chambers Mrs. Chambers Carey Singers The Little Mountain Church New Hope Church MacArthur Jaycee Turn Bill Wilbur National Junior Chamber Bill Campbell Jaycee Mike Eckler Register Post- Herald WJLS WWNR Ing Minter George Massing Kennon Chambe Blain Wing Boa Robert Corey Calvary Baptist Choir Logan Blue Jay Church California Bush Pork & Beans Sunshine Hydrox Marietta Aluminum Colgate Tooth
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