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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1963

Page

7

Mount Hope Students Elect 1963 64 Officers

Mount Hope High School selects Student Council officers for 1963 64 term. Elected were Mike Bolen president Gary Sweeney vice president Donna Leigh Janis secretary Ruby Wees treasurer and Jack Spadaro sergeant at arms. Each candidate is described with age family background activities hobbies and future plans.

Mount Hope RNS Mount Hope High School Mike Bolen Gary Sweeney Donna Leigh Janis Ruby Wees Jack Spadaro Donna Janis Earl Janis Alpha Omega Girls Athletic Association The Future, Business Leaders of America DAA Mount Hope First Christian Church Christian Youth Fellowship Donna John Wees Kilsyth Freewill Baptist Church Klass Spadaro Mount Hope Baptist Temple P Pitist

Brown Home Hosts Joint Birthday Mother's Day Dinner

A family gathering at Ott Browns home celebrated his 73rd birthday and a surprise Mother's Day dinner for Mrs. Brown. Attendees included Ott Brown Jr and family, Jess Trump, Nancy Hash, Ted R. Clay, and numerous relatives from McGraws, Soulsville, Ravencliff, and Beckley, with Mrs. Brown returning from Arlington, Virginia.

Jess Trump Nancy Hash Ott Brown Jr Tommy Bobby Joyce Phyllis Maxwell Hill Beckley Ted R. Clay Jackie Eddie Soulsville Trump Roy Lee Brenda Kathy Ravencliff Jack Brown Alma Jamie Johnny Mrs Hash Pamela Patricia McGraws

Mullens Lions Club selects six for leadership camp

Bill Kingdon son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Ritz Kingdon Mullens is among six Mullens High School students chosen by the Mullens Lions Club to attend a leadership training camp this summer. The camp run by counselors under the State YMCA sponsorship will be at Camp Horseshoe in Parsons beginning June 9. Other delegates include Pat McGhee Karen Wells Brenda Coffey Joyce Moore and Blanche Morrison.

Bill Kingdon Arthur Ritz Kingdon Mullens Mullens Lions Club State Young Men’s Christian Association Camp Horseshoe Parsons Pat McGhee Karen Wells Brenda Coffey Joyce Moore Blanche Morrison

First Child Is Born in Welch Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Lamb announced the birth of their first child, a daughter named Laddie Anne, born Thursday at Stevens Clinic Hospital in Welch. The baby weighed five pounds, five ounces. Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Bert Maynard and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Lamb, of Koppers­town.

Oceana RNS Gene Lamb Stevens Clinic Welch Laddie Anne Bert Maynard Woodrow Lamb Kopperstun

Lafayette’s path to U S citizenship and congressional role

Lafayette received honorary citizenship from two colonies before independence. This status carried into the United States after the nation formed, and Congress later recognized him as a citizen in effect through honorary acts rather than full naturalization.

Lafayette United States Congress U. S General Lafayette

Mullens church open house to feature incensor on display

Mrs George Fordham, chairman of decorations, holds an incensor to be shown at St John s Catholic Church Mullens during open house this Sunday. Mrs Elbert Humphrey displays a vestment for an altar boy as Mullens Church hosts its first open house with Miss Bruna Rezzonico greeting guests at entry.

George Fordham St. John’s Catholic Church Mullens Elbert Humphrey Mullens Church

May Festival Exhibit Held At Final PTA Meet

Bradley PTA closes the school term with election of 1963 64 officers led by Dan Stevenson Jr. The May Festival and 4 H Exhibit crowned May Queen Judy Mills with escorts Annette Vandall and Suzanne Toney. A large 4-H ribbons program honors senior and junior clubs with many project awards and a spring chorus performing for the queen.

Donald Bazzie Judy Mills Annette Vandall Suzanne Toney Dan Keaton Walter Broyles Aroud Susan Hamilton Elizabeth Pomykata Sharon Williams Pamela Pittman Ellen Thompson Debra Pittman Clyde Smith Jay Blackburn Shelia Ryals Joyce Mann Elaine Ogden Kathryn Bazzie Linda Ellison Eileen Renfro Kathy Davis Drema Adkins Barbara Murdock Charlotte Edmonds Mary Ann Huzoski Paul Pishner Tony Bazzie Daniel Stevenson Bobby Holliday Eddie McNeely Eddie Trail Jack Stone Jim Lovelace Bryan Stover George Davis Gary Goddard Denny

Circles Meet Today at Fayetteville Methodist Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service circles hold a 6 15 p m covered dish dinner. Circle 1 meets at Mrs Eugene E Houchins Maple Avenue Circle 2 at Mrs O R Davis High Street Circle 3 at Mrs Harry Richards Oak Hill Fayetteville Row Circle 4 meets Friday evening at Mrs Jack Wendell Maple Road.

Fayetteville RNS Woman's Society of Christian Service Fayetteville Methodist Church Eugene E. Houchins Maple Avenue O. R. Davis High Street Harry Richards Oak Hill-Fayetteville Row Jack Wendell Maple Road

New Members To Be Inducted By Collins Tri-Hi-Y

The Collins High School Tri-Hi-Y initiates new Sophomore members with an informal tea at St Andrew's Episcopal Church followed by a mother-daughter tea for existing members. Seniors receive "little sisters" assignments as initiation continues toward a June 5 brunch and officer installation at White Oak Country Club.

Oak Hill RNS Collins High School St. Andrew's Episcopal Church White Oak Country Club Susie Blackwell Martha Learmonth Cheryl Coleman Barbara Tincher Dorothy Dangerfield Marian Williamson Diane Wilbourne Elsie Terry Polly German Orpha Greer Kay Berry Margaret Dixon Carol Davis Susan Frasier Miss Brendolyn Coates Madonna Childers Sherry McComas Blair Price Kay Epperly Carol Daniels Connie Johnson Ann Pleasants

Fayette Civil Docket Sets for May to June

Fayette County circuit clerk C H Maxwell lists a May term docket with multiple civil cases and appeals scheduled across May 17 to June 18. Notable parties include Beulah Duncan Virginia Dantonio Alfonso Dantonio. James L Harless. Cloyd Hamblin Refrigeration. Buell Campbell. Marsho Taxi Co. and Frances Lee Barker, with dates ranging May 17 to June 18.

Infant Ray Mollohan Marsio Taxi Co Joe Marsho Holly S. Laverty Lawrence J. Bailes James L. Woodrum Mavoureen Woodrow C. W. Shrewsbury Jr Fred W. Waugh James W. Spessard Sharon Thornton John E. Thornton Oliver Zickafoose Donald Zickafoose Frances Lee Barker Russell Billo

Wayne Restaurant Robbed of $4,000

Thieves in a pink cadillac converted robbed Nelsons Barbecue near Wayne on Route 52 early Monday binding owner R H Nelson 73 and waitress Georgia Bradshaw. They stole about 2100 from the safe 1900 from the wallet including 300 in checks plus cash from the register cigarette machine and juke box.

Wayne Nelson Route R. H. Nelson Wayne County Georgia Bradshaw Miss Bradshaw

Milam Visits In Area McGraws

Hayes Milam left Prince Monday night for Arlington Virginia after spending Mother's Day with his mother Rosa Marachillo a Beckley Memorial Hospital patient since Tuesday He was guest of his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Jack Sizemore and visited other family members including sister Easter Halsey McGraws brothers and sisters in law Walter Milam Ury Dillard Milam Glen White and sister Sidney Johnson Hotchkiss Others visited were Mr and Mrs Joe Whitt Amigo and Mr and Mrs Randall White Helen Mr and Mrs Sizemore accompanied him to Prince

McGraws ANS Hayes Milam Prince Arlington Rosa Marachillo Beckley Memorial Hospital Jack Sizemore Easter Halsey Walter Milam Ury Dillard Milam Glen White Sidney Johnson Hotchkiss Joe Whitt Amigo Randall White Helen Sizemore

Farleys Visit Parents in Mullens and Goldsboro

Sgt. Lloyd Farley Jr. and his wife Carolyn Wyatt and their son Jerry Lee returned to their Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Goldsboro, North Carolina after a week with Mrs. Garnett Wyatt and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Farley in Mullens. The airman is stationed at Goldsboro.

Mullens RNS Lloyd Farley Jr Jerry Lee Goldsboro N. C Garnett Wyatt Lloyd Farley Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base Carolyn Wyatt

First European permanent settlement state in the Union

Florida was the first state permanently settled by Europeans, established in 1565 by the Spanish.

Union Florida

Miss Carr Honored At Tea Shower In Mullens First Baptist

Miss Margaret Carr bride elect of Montgomery J. Gearhart Harrisburg Pa was honored with a bridal tea shower Friday night at Mullens First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. A pink white color scheme and daisies iris accented the decorations. Attending were numerous relatives and friends including Miss Barbara Allen and Miss Mary Beth Carr.

Margaret Carr Miss Carr Mullens First Baptist Church Mullens Montgomery J. Gearhart Harrisburg Fellowship Hall The First Baptist Church R. C. Carr, Mullens Everette E. Roach Bill E. Newsome R. E. Eishner Glen Crotty R. K. McKin

Reading centenarian contracts mumps in England

Henrike Thorp, 99, has a mumps diagnosis in Reading, England. Doctors initially puzzled by the illness, but a second examination confirmed the case.

Reading England UPI Henrike Thorp

Weekend visitors fill Oceana and nearby towns

Weekend guests included Ron Roach and children Mullens and Philip Roach Jr in Oceana, Mrs. John Sturgill returning to Clear Fork after visiting Barbe Cook family in Welch, and many relatives gathering for Sunday dinners in Pineville Bristol Tenn Glen Rogers and Beckley area.

Oceana RNS Philip Roach Ronald Roach Mullens Philip Roach Jr Terry Chicago III John Sturgill Clear Fork Barbe Cook Becky Jane Susan Welch Millard Plaster John Dixon Otis Cook Roy Goddard Alvin Goddard Johnny Pineville Jimmy Goddard Glen Rogers Roy Elkins Bobo George Bristol Tenn Carl Stewart Billy Kathy Anita Cook Beckley College Doyle Cook Arnold Hager David Hager Claytor Lake Donnie Cook Charleston Weston Area Tom Long Laverne and Tommy

Royal Marines Cancel Nights Off After Kidnapping At College

Royal Marines in Dartmouth cancel nights off for 26 officers for four weeks after six naval midshipmen from the Royal Naval College were kidnapped from their hostel five miles from the base.

Royal Discipline Dartmouth England UPI Royal Marines Offic Royal Naval College

Also Mentioned on This Page

Student Council Brown Fred Conner Jr Mary Thomas Paul Lynch C. C. Cassinelli George Thomas Jim Arrington Andrew D’ Antoni Charles Emanuele Peter Cassinelli Wyatt Lipscomb Ivan Wilcox Cleo Wilcox Mario Cardenas Bruna Rezzonico Bradley Bradley Parent- Teacher Association Alexander Pishner Dan B. Stevenson Jr Charles Honaker Fred Blackburn Lacy Hurt Ronald Keaton Linda Stover Linda Pack Cat N’ Chew W. P. Broyles Mike Coats Freddie Blackburn Pamela Throne Chew Bob Legg Drema Davis Brenda Daniels Linda Randall Berry Holliday Randy Howell Melissa Stone Kathy Arthur 4-H Red Ribbons Melane Stone Ann Bostic Judy Phoebus Frema Adkins Gary Chambers Elizabeth Hurd Pishner David van Puffelen Beverly Kidd Athy Davis Gaye Davis Mary Ann Pomykata Tonny Hammer Cherlyn Cole Marion Webb Charlotte Edmunds Richard Holliday Cinda Stover Susan Snell Brenda Honaker Basil Smith Delores McGuire Mary Hurt Collins Tri-Hi Fayette Milam Farleys Roy Sisk W. T. Ball W. E. Finney A. O. Ashley E. V. White Ray Compton N. W. McGhee W. G. Short Arlett McKinney G. V. Duncan Rudolph Compton W. W. Dailey Gerald Snyder Herman Akers Sam Farley Jack Finney S. P. Pearis Ray Toler Roger Pritchett Leo Smith OLD CROW Kentucky Straig OLD Crow Distillery Company Frankfort Kentucky Bell System West Virginia Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company OF
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