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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1966

Page

7

The Beatles Prove Pop Can Be Alive and Growing

Phillip Werdell examines how the Beatles redefine pop music with humor diverse appeal and clear lyrics. Their films and self made image challenge teen idol stereotypes while their music evolves beyond trends.

WSCS Officers To Be Installed At Mullens Church

Mrs Joe Parsons will lead the Womans Society of Christian Service program at First Methodist Mullens in Friendship Hall. The 25th Anniversary Memoirs is the theme with charter members recognized. New officers will be installed by Rev Kenneth Watkins following the program.

Carl Haga Gerald Neal Fred Shutt Jr WSCS Kenneth Watkins Sam Barton Charles Coffey Glen Hudgins John Moore Paul Martin Catherine Stewart Dora Lewis W. W. Martin Carl Moran Ray Bowling Andrew Tolley O. O. Cook

Study Includes Three West Virginia Rivers

Washington UPI report notes Rep John P Saylor introduced a bill to study adding the Greenbrier Cheat and Potomac rivers to a nationwide scenic waterways system The measure would also extend protections and include mining and pollution provisions while critics say the administration bill lacks sufficient river protections Property owners along the Cacapon Lost and Shenandoah rivers have protested the existing bill

Washington Cacapon Lost Shenandoah Saylor

Now You Know By United Press International

The sun shines longer on the North Pole than the Equator with 4,500 daylight hours yearly at the pole and 4,400 hours at the Equator, according to Here's the Answer.

United Press International North Pole Equator

Understanding Divorce Blame and Prepared Freedom

Mrs Muriel Lawrence argues divorce reflects failed judgment of manliness, not merely the ex spouse. The columnist contends responsibility lies with women and society’s rush to freedom without guidance for handling it, affecting women children and colonies.

Muriel Lawrence Newspaper Enterprise Assn Mrs. Lawrence

Teddy Warwick Birthday Lawn Party Feted at Mount Hope

Teddy Warwick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Artie Warwick, celebrated his birthday with a Saturday lawn party hosted by Mrs. John Kizer, Mrs. Mike Matheny and Mrs. Buddy Warwick. Attending were Danny Mae, Donna June Warwick, and several cousins and friends.

Mount Hope RNS Teddy Warwick Artie Warwick John Kizer Mike Matheny Buddy Warwick Danny Maetheny Donna June Warwick Dana Kizer Steve Matheny Bobby Matheny Sherry Warwick Lisa Kizer Linda Mathe

MYF Attends Outing at Pineville Park

Members and guests of the Methodist Junior Fellowship with counselor Rev. R. J. Chenoweth Jr. enjoyed a Sunday afternoon outing at a park on the Pineville Welch road. Attendees included Peggy Simmons Mildred Chenoweth Lisa Wright Donny Martin Jeanie Chenoweth Rita Taliaferro Susie Kirchner David Chenoweth Ruth Thomas Sally Metz Vivian Keating Andy Wallen Lorain Keating Flaine Lyons Helen Chenoweth and Bobby Chenoweth.

Pineville RNS Methodist Junior Fellowship R. J. Chenoweth Jr Pineville-Welch Road Peggy Simmons Mildred Chenoweth Lisa Wright Donny Martin Jeanie Chenoweth Rita Taliaferro Susie Kirchner David Chenoweth Ruth Thomas Sally Metz Vivian Keating Andy Wallen Loraine Keating Flaine Lyons Helen Chenoweth Bobby Chenoweth

Girl Scout Troop 17 Earns 41 Badges in 1965 66

Se Mount Hope Troop No. 17 led by Mrs Allan Skel lett and Mrs Ray Gwinn met Monday in Mount Hope Elementary School Scout Room. Girls earned 41 badges including drawing and painting home health safety pen pal observer backyard fun housekeeper collector My Home Gypsy and cook.

Mount Hope RNS Allan Skellett Ray Gwinn

Troop 17 Completes Annual Plans Picnic at New River Park

Final Troop No 17 meeting highlights a successful year in Scouting. Picnic at Beckley New River Recreation Park features a trip through the Exhibition Mine as the main outing along with an art exhibit visit.

New River Recreation Park Beckley

Six Pineville Firemen Attend May 1915 Instruction School

Six members of the Wyoming County Volunteer Fire Department joined a May 1915 instructional school at Welch Armory. Courses by West Virginia University Mining and Industrial Extension Service covered rescue techniques, pump and hydraulics operation, forest fire control, smoke mask usage, fire prevention and inspections. Pineville attendees included Fire Chief Jack Lambert and Assistant Chief Jack D. Martin along with James Burchette Charles Hawks Sammy Magon and Mike Goode.

Pineville RNS Wyoming County Volunteer Fire Department Welch Armory Appalachian Center of West Virginia University Mining and Industrial Extension Service Jack Lambert Jack D. Martin James Burchette Charles Hawks Sammy Magon Mike Goode

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