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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1962
Page
6
Miss Cathy Fordham, daughter of Dr and Mrs George F Fordham of Mullens, places a crown on the Blessed Virgin at St John’s Catholic Church. Her sister Ellen is crown bearer and Patty Clifford, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Clifford, serves as attendant.
Circle No. 5 of Mount Hope Presbyterian Church met Monday at the church with hosts Mrs. Bernadine E Barum and Mrs. Walter Bookman. Mrs. W B Rocke led the lesson Lets Learn About Home and Mrs Barnum gave a Bible study titled A Puff of Smoke from James. Guest Elise Davis of Glen Jean joined members Irma Jones and others for the meeting.
Air man 2 C. and Mrs. Franklin Cumbow Battle Creek Michigan announce the birth of their first child a girl at 7 25 a m May 6 at Community Hospital Battle Creek. Kimberley Jane weighs eight pounds six and a half ounces Mrs Cumbow is the former Judy Warren daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas A Warren Mount Hope Cumbow son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Cumbow Hilltop is stationed at Custer Air Force Base in Battle Creek.
Scouts from Mount Hope Troop 91 depart at 4 p m today for the Spring Camporee at 4H Camp Beckwith through Sunday Scoutmaster J W Bragg and assistant Marchetti expect a strong showing after last year’s blue ribbon win in Buckskin Council and Fur mura exhibits. They prepared an obstacle course at the Mount Hope Scout Cabin and practice nightly.
The junior girls class of the Church of God Pax raised 87 dollars for redecoration. They held a contest with Dianna Howard winning a 40 dollar prize.
Fayetteville report lists nine defendants including James Davis and Kenneth Kincaid facing grand larceny, with a May Term docket covering Monday through Thursday. Other names appear for burglary, breaking and entering, drunken driving, non support appeals, assault, and murder as various hearings are scheduled. Local coverage notes multiple defendants and charges in Fayette County court.
The Will for the annual 4H exhibit was completed in time for the open public event. Leaders highlighted neatness and attractive displays while noting project books must be completed for half of total points. Rodney Fortner and Alma Shumate were recognized as top sellers. registration to camp awarded for leading sellers.
Circle No. 5 of Mount Hope Presbyterian Church met at 7 30 p m Monday at the home of Mrs William Braze The program on church extension was presented by Mrs E Scott Carter Mrs Ralph Dorsey was the Bible moderator Members present included Mrs Charles Bourland Mrs H A Carper Miss Marie Carper Mrs Charles Canterbury Mrs Robert Dower Mrs William McCoy Miss Rachel Mills and Mrs R T Mc Williams
Miss Jeanie Randolph, a home missionary and Appalachian Bible Institute attendee, was honored at a Friday night shower hosted by Mrs. Robert Glisson and Mrs. Harry Davis in Weirwood. Games and prizes recognized guests, with a June 9 wedding date set for Miss Randolph and Steven Davis. Steven, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Davis, is a Pax High School Beckley College alumnus and was then at Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital.
To the new president Mrs. A. G. Lugar Jr. succeeds outgoing president Mrs. Virginia Price. Lugar was installed at the annual mother daughter banquet Tuesday in the Oceana Methodist Church.
Oak Hill chapter of the Merchants Association schedules a May 26 parade at 3 p.m. to promote community pride with floats bands beauty queens and other attractions. Joe Lewis chairs the event with a theme of paint up clean up fix up and a $25 saving bond prize for best float aims to spur local home and property improvement.
Floyd Mop Warrick of Oak Hill will represent the Oak Hill Junior Chamber at the Jaycee state convention in Bluefield over the weekend. He is state director for the Oak Hill chapter and chairs religious and Christmas activities for West Virginia Jaycees. A new state president and next year’s convention site will be decided. The Oak Hill Award for best community health and safety project will be presented by state president William S. Heyman. Mrs. Warrick will accompany him. they’ll stay in Bluefield today and Saturday before returning Sunday.
Bradley Elementary School PTA held its final 1961-62 meeting with officer elections for 1962-63. Junior and Senior Ever Ready 4 H Clubs displayed projects and ribbon awards, honoring members in sewing electronics cooking handicraft dog and calf raising events with many blue red ribbons and leader Mrs Joy Angle.
RAVENCLIFF The oldest mother at Pine Grove Baptist Church morning services was Mrs Zida Richardson mother of Pastor Rev ree Richardson of Fairdale The youngest was Mrs Marie Blevins visiting from Jacksonville Fla formerly Miss Marie Mann and Mrs Junior Meadows had the most children at the service A box of Mother's Day candy was given to each
Mrs Donald Stark hosts Circle No 10 of Mount Hope Presbyterian Church meeting at 1 30 pm Monday at Stark home. Mrs W W Hunter presided, Bible study led by Mrs J E Howard on A Puff of Smoke. Mrs Joe McCoy reviewed Edge of the Edge for church extension. Guests included Mrs Nicholas Jobe and others. Next meeting at Mrs W J Moore’s home with Mrs Stark presenting.
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