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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1965

Page

6

Bridal Shower Honors Bunny Kennedy in Scarbro

Miss Bunny Kennedy was honored at a Friday night bridal shower at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Hall in Scarbro hosted by Mrs. Lonnie Jones Mrs. Fred Ferri and Mrs. J R Oxendale. The couple, Glen Jean and future groom son of Denver Starcher of Charleston, plan to wed June 12 at Scarbro Catholic Church.

Scarbro Bunny Kennedy Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Hall Lonnie Jones Fred Ferri J. R. Oxendale Kennedy Fred Kennedy Glen Jean Denver Starcher Charleston Scarbro Catholic Church Margaret Hayworth Brenda Kay Kennedy Ann Bokovitz Helen Bokovitz Roy Withrow Fred Stella Margaret Bragg Dollie Barbara Kania Ray Mullins Josephine Gillespie Jones Mary Srednic Clara Craig George Barbera James Lively Susan Roache John Byset Ursula Chesunas Frank Lancianese Robert Oxendale Rosa Cartella Minnie Kania Edith Brash Joe Harvey Glenna Kiszka Robert Atha Evelyn Jones

Planning Assembly at Mount Hope High School May 28

Mount Hope High School senior class completes plans for the annual assembly set for 1 p.m. on May 28. CLASS officers head the planning committee with Gary Sweeney as president Rita Holt as secretary treasurer Andrew Ball as vice president and James Anderson as sergeant at arms. Advisors are Mrs. George Coleman and Mrs. Donald Stark. Committee members include Tom Helton Willie Barbera Marsha Moore Judith Stevenson Patty Anguis Jimmy Humphrey Nancy Humphrey Patricia Johnson Jennifer Warren Ellis Ross Susan Roache Lola Hodge Linda Keel Barbara Phillips Dee Toney Sandra Holstein Harlean Croyle and Joe Buffa Jr.

Mount Hope ANS Mount Hope High School Gary Sweeney Rita Holt Andrew Ball James Anderson George Coleman Donald Stark Tom Helton Willie Barbera Marsha Moore Judith Stevenson Patty

Kiwanis Meet Brings Meadow Bridge, Beckley, Mount Hope Groups

Meadow Bridge Kiwanis hosted inter club groups from Beckley and Mount Hope at Meadow Bridge High School. Robert A. Spencer served as secretary. Beckley attendees included Ed Armstrong Kyle Cooke George Harvey J E Dickerson and Doyle Minter. Mount Hope attendees were John R. Rogers president William Sharpe vice president George Gunn secretary and Hill C Brown.

Mount Hope KNS Kiwanis Club Meadow Bridge Beckley Meadow Bridge High School Robert A. Spencer Beckey Ed Armstrong Kyle Cooke George Harvey J. E. Dickerson Doyle Minter John R. Rogers William Sharpe George Gunn Hill C. Brown

Pythian Sisters Elect Officers in Mullens Meeting

Pythian Sisters Temple No. 39 Mullens held a called meeting and election. Mrs Crystal Hinzman acted as most excellent chief with Mrs Anna Lewis elected installing officer. Officers elected include Norma Bailey as most excellent, Margaret Lou Hypes, Dorothy Harvey, Crystal Hinzman, Dallas Steele, Winnie Thompson, Addie Cooper, Finnie Broyles, Trudy Sparks, Estelle Caudel, and Dallas Steele alternate. Visiting dignitaries from Fairmont and Princeton attended.

Mullens RNS Pythian Sisters Temple No Knights of Pythians Hall Crystal Hinzman Elizabeth Moeller Hazel Matney West Virginia Anna Lewis Norma Bailey

Meet the Professors part of Concord Alumni Day program

Concord College adds Meet the Professors to Alumni Day on June 5 from 10 a m to noon. Twenty one department chairmen and professors will gather in the Faculty Lounge College Center to chat informally with alumni about topics from weather to last year’s World Series. President Joseph Marsh also opens his office for alumni discussions.

Athens Concord College College Center Joseph Marsh

Outstanding Students Presented Awards At Mullens High School

Mullens High School held its third annual awards assembly in the gym. Don Stover accepted the Most Improved Sportsmanship Award from George Springer of the Beckley Post-Herald. Numerous students received Straight A, scholarship, loan, and special service honors across academics, arts, athletics, and student council.

Mullens ANS Mullens High School George Springer Beckiey Post - Herald Don Stover Lewis D'Antoni Judith Bradford Matheny Herman Riffe Bramwell Francine Concord College National Athletic Scholarship Society Dick Thompson Joe Zeboskey Don Sandoval Frank Blackwell W. V. Davis II Danny D'Antoni Arthur Matheny Roy Kemp Roy Kennedy Carter Warden John Shumate Alan Stover Kenneth Logwood John Blankenship Ronnie Lefler Clarence Forren Byron Stump Bob Clay Wardie Lefler Ricky Mitchell Tommy Cox Stuart King Ralph Butler Robert Hearn James Hamby Linda Lambert Sam Webster Liz Pryor Kay Simpson John Tice Steve Brooks W. A. Davis We Richard Thompson Virginia Cook Linda Blankenship Wanda Whitt Barbara Shrader Betty Crocker Jan Caldwell Yelinda Kelly Glenn Crotty Louis Kaman Beth Finney Glen Crotty Trudy Canterbury Lee Hodson Charlotte Perdue W. A. Davis Robert Hodson Wyoming County Student Council Association Loutisha Morgan Linda Whitt Becky Presley Delena Wood Shelia Farley John Nooley Gene Allen Tommy Thomas Don Boyd Rose Marie Shumate Arion Patty Kingdon John Phillip Sousa Jim Wikel Sue Dick Dora Lewis Eugene Evans Nancy Small Bobby Tilley Wetzel Young Robert Pauley Raymond Branham Mike Workman Elbert Patton Deloris Logwood Gloria Holbrooks Linda Joyce Gilda Roop Mac Gillenwater William Murphree James Miller George Adkins Arts Harold Osborne Pho

Bride Honored At Herndon Bridal Shower

In Herndon, a recent bride Mrs Jerry Titta was honored at a bridal shower held Monday at the Herndon Methodist Church Hostesses included many named church members and guests such as Mesdames Corbit Lusk Walter Kelley Helen Dean Maurice Anderson Otis Nuckles George Prillaman and Alfonso Sandavel with numerous Lusk and McKinney relatives among the attendees.

Jerry Titta Herndon Methodist Church Herndon RNS Ray Luciente Hobart Singleton Edgar McKinney Shields Kline Canon Cook Archie Lusk Frank Harrison Leslie Cole Elmer Shelton Richard Pedneau William Bailey Mac Quesenberry Bill Milam Josephine Anderson Stewart Lusk Mesdames Corbit Lusk Walter Kelley Helen Dean Herbert E. Smith Maurice Anderson Otis Nuckles George Prillaman Bill Arphree Troy Lusk Alfonso Sandavel Elmer Murphy Audrey Winesett Clarence Lester Paul Martin Andrew Tolley Willard Underwood Virgil Shrewsbury Ronald Adkins R. M. Hickok Angelina Lucento Zane Scott Garland Phillips W. D. Akers W. A. Delp Edna Cook Byron McKinney Alex Leonard Stephen Hogg Edward Hess Clarence Folden Fred Conner Jr James R. Blackwell Julia Les

Wyoming Development Council Begins Projects

The Wyoming County Coordinating Development Council met in Oceana to plan the first phase of county improvements. President Thomas Smith outlined committees and work groups to promote economic and cultural development and coordinate local projects, with future meetings set for June 18.

Oceana Wyoming County Smith West Virginia J. Paul England

Mount Hope Glee Club to present spring program Monday

The Mount Hope High School Glee Club directed by Mrs. Eunice Fleming will perform its annual spring program Monday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Soloists Dedrick Taylor and Charles Martin will be featured. The Male Chorus sings Shenandoah and I Talk to the Trees, the Girls Glee Club performs Over the Rainbow and You'll Never Walk Alone, and the Mixed Chorus will perform several sacred spiritual patriotic and popular tunes.

Mount Hope RNS Mount Hope High School

Shorthand Awards Listed For Mount Hope Students

Mount Hope High School business education instructor Mrs John R Brady announced the shorthand awards from the annual assembly. Awards cover 120 words per minute to Linda Keel Barbara Kincaid Marsha Moore Bobbi Napier Rita Scott Helen Zeminick and Karen Mobley 100 wpm to Nancy Humphrey Patricia Johnson and 90 wpm to Beverly Holly Corless Peaks Debra Vargo Diane Vargo and Judy Wright.

Mount Hope ANS John R. Brady Mount Hope High School Linda Keel Barbara Kincaid Marsha Moore Bobbi Napier Rita Scott Helen Zieminick Karen Mobley Nancy Humphrey Patricia Johnson Beverly Holly Corless Peaks Debra Vargo Diane Vargo Judy Wright

Birthday honors for Mrs Basil Shumate in Ravencliff

Members of the Community Birthday Club honored Mrs Basil Shumate on Thursday night with a buffet dinner at her Ravencliff home celebrating her birthday anniversary. Hostesses were Mrs Lon Stewart Mrs Mary Brooks and Mrs Myrtle Pettry. Attendees included Mrs Greely McGraw Mrs Frank Acord Mrs Paul Brooks and other Ravencliff residents plus Beckley guest Mrs Tom Tolliver.

Jack Tolliver Paul Brooks William Mullens Elizabeth Williams Ravencliff Tom Tolliver Beckley Ed Kerns Lacy Lafferty Marvin McGraw Noah Dancy McGraws

Rainbow Girls Set Installation in Pineville

In Pineville the Fred Shannon Assembly No. 51 of the Rainbow for Girls will install officers at the Pineville Masonic Hall Sunday at 2 30 p m Deanna Ellenburg of Oceana will be installed as worthy advisor She is a junior at Oceana High School active in Future Homemakers of America and the Pep Squad and has held multiple Rainbow offices The group will also install a slate of officers to serve with Miss Ellenburg and she will receive the grand cross of colors at a Charleston event June 15 18

Pineville Fred Shannon Assembly No Order of Rainbow Pineville Masonic Hall Deanna Ellenburg Oceana Miss Ellenburg Harlan Ellenburg Oceana High School Future Homemakers of America FHA Methodist Church Methodist Youth Fellowship Rainbow Assembly Charleston Miss Ellenberg Toni Sauls Charity Katie Neal Hope Carolyn Roberts Faith Diana Dodd Sandra Nutter Barbara Whitten Nancy Shannon Ginny Lynn Cook Susan Gilliland Melba Hurley Iris Stewart Brenda Sands Fidelity Cathy Cook Cathy Browning Brenda Lowe Outer Observer Debby Swimm Confidential Madonna Hager Andrea Wilson Debby Gilliland Debby Allen Debby Cook Charlotte Hurley

Missionary Society Plans Two Fundraising Projects

Glen Fork church members map two events for the Missionary Society a hot dog sale at the annex and fried pie sales midweek both aimed at raising funds. The planning followed a Monday night meeting in the church sanctuary with Rev John W Caldwell and several officers and members present.

Glen Fork RNS Glen Fork Independent Pineville L. C. Shrewsbury Avener Hurley Glen Sanders Everette Blevins Dennie Acord Jr Bill Price Walter Norman C. L. Shrewsbury Elmer Lay Dwaine Shumate Stella Evans Lawrence Sanders Lester Blevins Norman Price Lay Dillard Shrewsbury Hurley Acord Caldwell

CWF Officer Addresses Congregational Meet

About 50 people attended the Mount Hope Christian Church Thursday night for a Christian Women's Fellowship meeting with national officer Mrs Warren Hastings as guest speaker. Pastor James Lowe gave the welcome and Hastings spoke on "Who Are We" focusing on church unity, promotions, and the budget. Refreshments followed in the Social Hall with Beckley Christian Church representatives present.

Mount Hope ANS Mount Hope Christian Church Christian Women's Fellowship Warren Hastings Christian Women’s Fellowship James Lowe

Mount Hope Social News and Local Visits

Mt Hope reports Pat Pino from the Mount Hope Bureau of Mines recovering at home after major surgery at Oak Hill Hospital. Mrs Eddie Kamensky visits relatives in Virginia. Micky Kandrich at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital for observation. Slumber party attendees at Miss Nisha Arthur include Pamela Gilkerson Kathy Boyd Patty Jackson Diana Hardy Ellen Acord Brenda Garrett and Christy McNeely. Mr and Mrs C R Harns barger hosted weekend Charleston relatives at Park Heights Addition. T T Twaddle and Ed Crawford with Mrs Crawford visited Charleston Shrine event and James Spadaro home in Mount Hope. The Crawfords are former Mount Hope residents.

Mount Hope Pat Pino C. R. Harnsbarger Park Heights Charleston T. T. Twaddle Ed Crawford Cleveland Ohio James Spadaro Crawfords

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Key Club Bobby Dorado Sam Dorado Barry Jeter Robert Jeter Mark Marchetti M. A. Marchetti Scotty Vargo George Scott Vargo Fred McLain Jr Fred McLain Rose Duda Dave Dorton Ray Wilkerson Bonnie Neal Sarah Booth Pearle Holcomb Rebecca Jones Florence Srednicki L. C. Deem Connie Taylor Mike Yackie Janet Dorado Louie Cinotti Dave Thompson Mildred Haupt Leon Stewart Helen Vento Mary Millie Zielinski Fred McCain Janet Hurt Charlie Smith Barbara Legg Mary Jane King Julia Warden Dominick Diodardo Ada Clark Mountain State Hearing Aid Center Main ST Beckley, W. VA Pythian Sisters Grant CO Ser Neville Street Willie Catron Spee Ted Robinette Karen Wells Sheila Compton Joyce Moore Stephen Brooks Mike Compton Butch Forren Joe Ze Mike Jenkins Butch Farren David Cook Laurnetta Davis Ellen Fordham Linda Crookshanks D. Grove Moler Billie Repass Polla McClellan Bobby Adams Helen Brooks Marcia Toler Roland Shrewsbury Peggy Bradford Robert Kirby Elizabeth Pryor Bren da Hamby Brenda Lusk Charles Leonard Carole Blevins Paula Niswander Janet Shutt Becky White Rose Campbell Rhonda Lambert Drema England Linda Aliff Virginia McGraw Sharon Wilson Mary Whitt Bucky Blackwell Amos Graham Titta Carl Titta Brenda Houck Susan Quesenberry Judy Lusk Brenda Kaye McKinney Kay Phillips Jean Dixon Etta Dean Austin Wyoming Development Council Leland Phillips Malcolm Arnold Berdie Lester Leon Childress Jake Dillon William England Jack Pizzino Better Schools O. R. Ross Harry Cook Billy W. Bailey Armour Lester C. C. Cottrill W. W. Wells Flem Ing Trent Les Lively Jobs Corps Huff Consolidated School Azalea Murphy’s C. Murphy CO W. Main ST Mr. Hope Glee Club Shorthand Valley Dr Rainbow Girls CWF Congregational Mt. Hope
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