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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1963

Page

3

French Club Inducts 24 at Fayetteville High School

An open meeting of Le Cercle Fron tais at Fayetteville High featured 24 new inductees. Guests viewed notebooks and bulletin displays of French culture, with awards to Barbara Jane Richards and Mary Pat Ryan in exhibits and Jean Aliff and Jimmy Jones for costume photos. The event, held in the school library, was conducted in French and included readings, prayers, pledges, and performances by students and teachers.

Fayetteville RNS le Cercle Frontais Fayetteville High School Gilbert Smith Barbara Jane Richards Mary Pat Ryan Jean Aliff Jimmy Jones Martha Milton Nancy Allen Sally Hiesan Bill Parrish Gail Feazell Barbara Light Geraldine Dreger Ruth Ann Ratliff Lia Vaglio Edward McKown Mary Ashford Allen Baker Woody Bradley Robert Brashears Dawn Burnette Sharon Cruikshank Daniel Fedukovich Gary Harvey Billy Hash Janet Hesse Samuel Hoye Becky Keaton Stephen King Donna Marie Kuhn Charles Lawrence Sandra Neubert Brenda Null Judith Pennington Diane Renick Mary Rosenecker Katherine Shank Mary B. Sweazy Sharon Tudor Elaine Wise Barbara Richards Donna Campbell Oklahoma Ruth Ann Ratcliff Charles L. Garvin III

Musical Program Featured At PTA Meet

The final Road Branch Grade School PTA meeting was led by Rev. Onie Cook with devotional by Rev. Guy Walls. A musical program included Beethoven Minuet in G and songs by Janet Walls, Renea Walls, Linda Cook, Sharon Walls, Norma Walls, Dixie Fisher, Sharon Toler, and others. Principal Garland Walker announced three World Book Encyclopedia sets and May 23 pre school registration, with birth certificates and immunization cards required. Simon Baileys seventh grade class won the book award for most parent attendance.

Cyclone RNS Road Branch Onie Cook Guy Walls The Justice Baptist Church Cook Beethoven Joan Perry Janet Walls Renea Walls Linda Cook Sharon Walls Norma Walls Barcarolle Dixie Fisher Garland Walker Margie Toler Simon Baileys

Unusual full-face gaze in ancient Egyptian eye depictions

The eye is consistently shown in full face orientation, even in profile artworks, creating an unusual frontal gaze that contrasts with the body's side view. This convention preserves the eye’s prominence across portrait types and may reflect symbolic or stylistic norms of ancient Egyptian art.

Weekend Visitors and Local Notices From Mount Hope

Week end visitors included James L. Cox of Miami, Donald Cox and family from Alexander City, and Wayne Crosby of Washington, D C. Others visiting or reported ill include Mr and Mrs A C Dower in Brown Street and Oschlager foster family in Monroe Street. John A Dower underwent minor surgery at Oak Hill Hospital.

Mount Hope Rns Clifford Cox James L. Cox Miami Fla Donald Cox Steven Ronda Faye Alexander City Ala Wayne Crosby Washington, D. C Crosby Joretta Cox Robert Fizer Bunky Smithfield Ohio A. C. Dower Brown Street Dower H. D. Norton Charleston General Hospital Virgil Dillon Virgil Smook"” Dillon Halifax Morgan Deal Ralph Deal al Carey Krista Charleston Airman John Chauk Cheyenne Wyo Andrew Oschlager Monroe Street Roger Pat Keeney Andy Pat Toledo Chauk Anna Mae Adkins John A. Dower Point Pleasant Oak Hill Hospital George Barbera Bradley Sam Dorado Huntington Marshall University Connie Barbera Janet Dorado Loretta Jones Mount Hope High School

Gillespie Vallina wedding at Mount Hope Church

Miss Bonnie Ellen Vallina and Robert Charles Gillespie exchanged vows at Mount Hope Christian Church Friday night. The ceremony featured traditional music and a three tiered cake. The couple, both Mount Hope graduates, will reside in Beckley with Gillespie employed as an engineer student in Montgomery and Beckley-based line. Out-of-town guests included family from Beckley Montgomery Charleston and Charleston.

Mount Hope ANS Mount Hope Christian Church Bonnie Ellen Vallina Robert Charles Gillespie Joe Vallina Rose Gillespie Scarbro George Porter Mount Hope Methodist Church Georgianna Deal Albert Booth Muriel Deal Hill Brown Nelson Davis Hazel Kent Nancy Booth Gillespie Mount Hope High School Beckley College Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Beckley West Virginia Institute of Technology Montgomery American Institute of Engineers Alpha Eta Second Street Orville Stover Wayne Moomaw John Faull Jane David J. Ciomtalo Nancy Malino Morgan Deal al Carey Krista Charleston

Bailey Circle Meets Oceana Baptist Church in May program

The Eliza Bailey Circle of the Oceana Baptist Church met at Mrs. Maude Cozort’s home with Mrs. Ella Cook in charge. They announced the circle will run the May 23 general meeting in Fellowship Hall. A fried chicken dinner is planned at the Oceana First Baptist Church from 5 to 8 pm Saturday to fund the building project.

Oceana BNS Eliza Bailey Oceana Baptist Church Maude Cozort Ella Cook Cozort Murvan Walker Fellowship Hall Oceana First Baptist Church Virginia Claypool Baptist Woman’s Mission Society Walker Perry Scott

Funeral for Arch Bailey drew out-of-town mourners

Out-of-town friends and relatives attended Arch Bailey's funeral at Toneda Baptist Church on Sunday. Family members listed include Carl Bailey Columbus Ohio. Harry Bailey and children Gar land Bailey Chicago Illinois. Mr. and Mrs Jim Collins Chillocothe Ohio. Grady Bailey Washington DC. Mrs Blanch Cook Mount Hope. Mr and Mrs Virgil Ellis Glen Rogers. Mrs Maude Cozort Oceana. Mr and Mrs Thurman Brown Windom.

Oceana RNS Arch Bailey Toneda Baptist Church Carl Bailey Columbus Ohio Harry Bailey Garland Bailey Chicago Jim Collins Chillocothe Ono Grady Bailey Washington, D. C Blanch Cook Mount Hope Virgil Ellis Glen Rogers Maude Cozort Thurman Brown Windom

Seniors Take Over Glen Rogers High For A Day

Glen Rogers High School seniors acted as teachers for a day on Friday. They managed all classes and the office after obtaining assignments in advance and preparing to instruct. Principal Harry Powers and his secretaries oversaw the event, intended to give seniors insight into teaching as a profession.

Glen Rogers High School Harry Powers Ollie Holhouser Donna Bailey James Lewis Bonnie Burgess Eddie Durham Elizabeth Meadows Alice Moore Duddie Shaver Frankie Francis Jessie Daniels Ronnie Blake Danny Worley Ronnie Herold Dwight Shumate Roland Sizemore Jimmy Ray McGraw Bruce McNeill Dwaine Barnett Robert Bailey Roger Day Tommy Brown John David Size

Refreshments Served at Welcoming Event

Father Horvath extends a warm welcome inviting all to attend as refreshments will be served.

Father Horvath

Gettman Re-Elected To Head Buckskin Council

Buckskin Council of the Boy Scouts held its annual meeting in Charleston. J. Alex Gettman was re-elected president for a third year. New and re-elected officers and district chairs were named, with many executive board members listed. Reports covered the past year and plans for 1963 1964.

Gettman Buckskin Council Lewisburg Boy Scouts of America Humphrey’s Pine Room Charleston J. Alex Gettman W. C. Campbell Sam C. Hill J. D. Treanor Paul Hinkle C. S. Adkins R. S. Wanglin Bruce Anderson W. D. Weyrich Paul Edwards Denzil Skinner Marion Jarrett W. S. Coleman Paul Joseph W. Londeree Charles McCabe, Jr Ralph A. Moore Dennis H. Mullins G. Fred Ours Andrew C. Overpeck, Jr John E. Oxley Eugene E. Pleninger E. W. Pointer, Jr Myron Renick William Rogers Francis Roller Donald C. Shank Herschiel Sims Lee C. Tate James R. Thomas L. Newton Thomas James Thornbury Ian C. White W. A. Boone Ronceverte Lawrence Deitz Richwood George T. Holyman Gassaway Earl M. Vickers Montgomery E. V. Wickline Roland Murphy Long Rifle Merv Aitkan Scowego Dallas Harper Saint Albans-Nitro-Putnam Ray Hampton Greenbrier Valley Robert Stearns Shawnee National Council, Boy Scouts of America Howard Fillmer Charles Gilmour Dewey E. S. Kuhns E. W. Pointer Jr Donald C. Shonk L. N. Thomas E. A. Bartels J. Wade Bell Fred A. Bloomberg Wood Bouldin Jr F. H. Brown Summersville E. C. Colcord Rex Crouser C. C. Dickinsion Ward Eister Carl Gainer George Gray Sutton Pat R. Hamilton Oak Hill Homer A. Holt H. Richard Kennell Robert Ketchum Sydney M. Kleeman Leo Kohlbecker Rosser Long Fayetteville A. R. MacVittie Harry Miller LeRoy Montague John F. Montgomery Frederick A. Otto M. H. Patterson William Pittman, Jr J. M. Poindexter Hayes Picklesimer D. W. Stubblefield Andrew S. Thomas, Jr George Ward

Patsy Conley Crowned Queen at Summit Lake Ball

Miss Patsy Conley, former Oceana resident, reigned as queen at the ninth annual Summit Lake Ball held at the Richwood American Legion Hall. A 1961 Oceana High School graduate, she was a majorette and active in school events while daughter of Rueble and an Ebensburg, Pennsylvania family moved. She is a Glenville State College sophomore majoring in elementary education.

Oceana RNS Patsy Conley Summit Lake Richwood Rueble Conley Ebensburg, Pa Glenville State College

Plans Delay as Moving Van Delivers Mrs Scott's Loss

Mrs Julia Scott's trip to New York was delayed when a moving van company took her furnished items to Riverside about 200 miles away. She had sold her furniture and airline ticket, and $1000 in cash plus personal papers were in a dresser drawer in the van bound for Riverside.

Oxnard Calif UPI Julia Scott New York Scott Riverside

34 Admitted To Area Hospital

List of patients admitted and discharged at Wyoming General Hospital Mul­lens from May 10 to May 14. Names include Ludemia Cook Minnie Cook Lacy Lester Opal Shephard Mary Donathan Pearl Hopkins Hilda Daniels Ruby Woolwine Deloris Stewart Kathleen Davis and others. Discharges include Willis Bishop Kenneth Lambert Ludemia Cook Rachel Lilly infant Raymond Ortiz and more.

Mullens ANS Wyoming General Hospital Ludemia Cook Minnie Cook Pineville Lacy Lester Lester Opal Shephard Herndon Mary Donathan New Richmond Pearl Hopkins Meade Hilda Daniels Bessie Sims Phillip Graham Ruth Graham Pearl Andrews Johnny Hatfield Patty Mae _ Shrewsbury Stephenson James Parris Corinne Bartha Hood Norma Anderson Beatrice McCain Coney McAllister Ronia Clay Daisy Foley Corba Morgan Maxine McKinney Joan Lesler Kathleen Davis

Treaty that began France as a separate nation

The separation is traced to the Treaty of Verdun, signed in 843 A D, which divided the Carolingian Empire and established West Francia as the precursor to modern France. This treaty is commonly cited as the starting point of France as an independent nation.

France

Ravencliff Weekend Guests Attend Family Gatherings

Mr. and Mrs. Louis P. Jenkins spent Sunday in Huntington visiting daughter Judith at Marshall University before returning home. The Rev and Mrs Willis Woods hosted their daughter Mrs Kermit Gentry and family for several weeks as they attended funeral services for Harry Lee Gentry in Allegheny Virginia. Gentry then returned to Columbus Ohio. Aldo Descont of Charleston and Mrs Ward Stewart hosted weekend guests. Rose Murphy of Madison Ohio visited Stewart home then planned to Arlington with the Farleys. Joe Lilly and son Charles attended the Greater West Virginia Weekend in Morgantown and joined Lilly’s family for the public induction of Sphinx, an honorary senior men's organization. Louise Miller Daniels and Tom Tolliver Beckley joined Mrs Greely McGraw for Sunday dinner.

Aldo Descont Charleston Ward Stewart Milton Dorsey Madison Ohio Stewart John Mosley Frank Farley Rose Murphy Roanoke Farleys Arlington Joe D. Lilly Charles Morgantown Greater West Virginia West Virginia University Lilly James Peteet Larry Joe Lilly The Sphinx Larry Louise Miller Daniels Tom Tolliver Beckley Greely McGraw

Family Dinner Held At Presbyterian Church in Pineville

About 70 attendees gathered Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church for a family night dinner styled as a Birthday Objective. Ruth Blackburn directed the program. a special offering was collected for Brazil. A brief business session in the Education Building approved a Mission Society slate: Joseph Williams president. Marvin Bowyer vice president. B B Schilling secretary treasurer. James Sands church extension officer. Ruth Blackburn world mission. Albert Durbin annuity and relief. Howard Swimm stewardship. C S Smith general fund agency.

Pineville RNS Presbyterian Church Ruth Blackburn Brazil Eduation The Mission Society Marvin Bowyer B. B. Schilling James Sands Blackburn World Mission Albert Durbin Howard Swimm C. S. Smith General Fund Agency Joseph Williams

Local visits and family gatherings in Fayetteville

Mrs John Witt Cunard spent the weekend with daughter Connie Witt a Marshall University student in Huntington. Miss Ann Bibb Washington DC visited over the weekend at her mother Mrs Alfred Bibb Wiseman Ave.

Fayetteville Rns John Witt Cunard Connie Witt Marshall University Huntington Ann Bibb Washington, D. C Alfred Bibb Wiseman Ave

The First Stone by Muriel Lawrence teaches self-reflection

A mother writes about a daughter's excessive drinking and social choices. The columnist advises recognizing shared family failings, shedding moral judgment, and allowing empathy to bridge the gap. Self awareness may curb the daughter's drinking as pain is faced.

Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Mrs. McGraw Is Twice Honored At Milam Church

Mrs James McGraw nicknamed Aunt Mary was honored as the oldest attendee at Milam Methodist Church service and Sunday school. She then hosted a lawn dinner at the home of her son Paul McGraw with extensive family attendance and shared dishes.

McGraws RNS Milam Methodist Church James McGraw Mary Paul McGraw

Youth and Elder Swap Idea Sparks Public Debate

A reflective column ponders a plan where younger and older generations swap roles to improve happiness and social balance, exploring potential benefits and challenges across communities.

Fay etteville High School Prom Queen Crowned

Lin da Simmons, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Simmons Cunard, was crowned queen of Fayetteville High School’s junior and senior prom with Terry Williams as king. The May theme Magic in May featured a 16 foot Maypole and garden decor in the elementary auditorium, with George M Edwards assisting.

Fayetteville Rns Linda Simmons Lewis Simmons Cunard Fayetteville High School Terry Williams George M. Edwards Lia Vaglio Tommie Lee Dove

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Margaret Fournier Glen Rogers Community Church Margaret Roger Fournier PTA Mt. Hope Gillespie-Vallina Bailey Eugene Horvath Paul Lynch Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Mona Canada Maben Helen Milam Blaine Jackson William Morgan Elda Morgan Pamela Billings Bessie Flaim Nancy Toler Sharon Ollie Fizer Byron Whitt Norvell Toler Simon Edward Toler Guyan Jackson McDaniel Curtis Crotty Juanita Hall Ace Tilley Hester Lafler De‘mia Cook Otsego Linda iCounts Gladys 'O'Neal Lynce Jesse Poe Burnizia Daniels Harvey Clark Raymond Ortiz Aretta Thacker Verdun Universal S. Kanawha Ravencliff Muriel Lawrence Lawrence Mrs. Lawrence Mrs. McGraw Fayette Prom Thomas C. Ryan Pastry Shop, Inc Neville St Oscar Mayer J.F.G. Instant Coffee City Park
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