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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1961

Page

6

Oceana Bride Elect Honored At Shower At Church

Emma Pizzino of Glen Fork was feted with a bridal shower at Oceana Methodist Church hosted by Oceana High School faculty and friends. Guests from Glen Fork Pineville Kopperston Ravencliff and Washington DC listed among attendees. decorations featured bridal wreaths daisies and a doll snapdragon arrangement.

Emma Pizzino Oceana Methodist Church Twila Wilkinson Laura Hinchman Oceana BNS Glen Fork William Gunter Washington, D. C Oceana High School Pizzino Maxine Barrett Mildred Whelan Margie Adams Ann Brewster Paul Greer Dymple Ball Vera Basham Catherine Crews

Ostrex Tonic Tablets Ad Promotes Pep At Any Age

An old age pep ad urges readers to try Ostrex Tonic Tablets for renewed energy. It touts an 8 day get acquainted size and an economy pack, claiming benefit from iron-related fatigue. Available at drug stores with savings highlighted.

Weekend visits weave through Whiting and nearby towns

Pax PAX Freddie Wilson of Whiting Indiana spent the weekend with his wife Gail and his parents Mr and Mrs Burman Wilson. He was joined by Mr and Mrs George York who visited with uncles and aunts Mr and Mrs Louie Wilson and Mr and Mrs Burman Wilson and other relatives. Bert McNeely returned from Columbus Ohio where he had been visiting for a week. He was accompanied home by his wife Opal who had been there with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Richard McNeely for several weeks. Mrs Mertie Keffer is a patient in the Laird Memorial hospital Montgomery. Mrs James Lafferty was taken to Oak Hill Hospital Tuesday evening where she remains as a patient for observation and treatment.

Pax Freddie Wilson Whiting Ind Gail Burman Wilson George York Louie Wilson Bert McNeely Columbus Ohio Opal Richard McNeely Mertie Keffer Laird Memorial Hospital Montgomery James Lafferty Oak Hill Hospital Mount Hope A. C. Dower University Hospital Charlottesville George Barbera Cleveland Cleveland Clinic Bill Long Dunbar Mount Hope Baptist Temple West Virginia Temperance League Donald C. Stafford Harold Stafford Donnie Fort Bragg N. C Mainz Germany Elizabeth Smith R. G. Kirby Anthony Puskas Mary Marshall University Huntington Margie Brock Bessie Angle Jack Warner Charleston Warners Glen Rose Thelma Brock Chesapeake Mollie Bailey Ashland Lawrence Bennett Edward Dinkler Corky Beckley Hamilton Zinn Charlton Heights Bob Gihcomo Roy Bowden Lewisburg Roy Bowden Jr Blanche Davis Malinda James Pete Hazel Huffman Jennifer Jimmy Huffman L. Manning Muntzing Catherine Calvert Baltimore Tom Snyder William B. Ramey Tony Codi Tacoma Park Glen Ramey Hyattsville Martin C. Ramey Washington, D. C

There Is Always Something Green in the Woods

An Angolan saying reflects optimism: There is always something green in the woods and always something good in the hearts of men. The aphorism honors resilience and hope across the nation.

Angola

Mount Hope man installed as state K T officer

Mount Hope residents C. R. Honaker, R. G. Kirby and W. H. Boone, with others from Beckley Wheeling Point Pleasant Mount Hope Charlton Heights, attended the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of West Virginia annual convocation in Clarksburg. Kirby was installed as vice grand commander during the May 18 ceremony.

Mount Hope RNS Roland Kirby Mount Hope Commandery No K. T V. E Knights Templar West Virginia Masonic Temple Clarksburg Dixie Room No. 1 Stonewall Jackson Hotel Templar Frank W. Ridge William J. J. Fleming Edward J. Laas Paul W. Dowell Oscar V. Bowling Minent E. W. Billings Charles H.troxell Robert H. Bowlby J. Iverson Craver Howard W. Ball Dudley E. Cruise Densil F. Carldter Walter H. Boone W. Bernard Rocke Mount Hope Commandery C. R. Honaker Beckley Boone Wheeling John A. Dower Point Pleasant R. G. Kirby Rocke M. E. Miller Charlton Heights

Lions Honor Rev. Morgan and Wife at Pineville Dinner

Rev Norman K Morgan charter Lion member honored at Cow Shed dinner meeting. Monogrammed briefcase presented to the Morgans, ladies night featured with Mrs Morgan receiving flowers. They plan to reside in Logan after June 1 with 35 members and guests present for the event.

Norman K. Morgan Pineville Lion’s Club Mrs. Morgan Morgans Logan William H. England England Ned C. Rogers Rogers

Mount Hope social notes from Mt. Hope WV area

Mt Hope and surrounding area residents are noted in a string of social items. Mrs. A C Dower returns from Charlottesville treatment, families visit Marshall University during Parents Weekend, and various weekend guests travel from Beckley Charleston and Huntington. The remora fish fact rounds out the column with a brief science note.

Garden Club Flower Show judges honored at Laurel luncheon

Judges for Laurel Garden Club's Flower Show were honored at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Ralph Mays on Church Street. Seated left to right are Mrs. H D Smith, Mrs. P W Crouch, and Mrs. W W Dickinson of Bluefield. Standing are Mrs. Eugene West, Mrs. Emery Smith Jr., and Mrs. Norman Riddle, all of Bluefield.

Laurel Garden Club Mullens Moose Hall Ralph Mays Church Street H. D. Smith P. W. Crouch W. W. Dickinson Bluefield Eugene West Emery Smith Jr Athens Norman Riddle Smith Dickinson Bluefield Garden Club Crouch Bluegrass Garden Club Riddle Cumberland Garden Club West Heatherwood Garden Club White Pines Garden Club

6 Cases Ready For Trial This Week In Fayette

Fayetteville news item lists six defendants slated for trial this week in County Circuit Court. Names include Andy McKinney with Elm er Lee Gilliam Bill Bartges in forgery and receiving stolen goods cases, plus Orville Kenneth Todd burglary Frank Smith moonshine John Andrew Eagle drunken driving and John Buford Richards malicious assault. Several cases disposed of or reset, and one defendant failed to appear prompting capias.

Fayetteville RNS John McKinney Fayette County Calvin Linkenhaker Keaton Berry Andy McKinney Elmer Lee Gilliam Bill Bartges Orville Kenneth Todd Frank Smith John Andrew Eagle John Buford Richards Mack Burrell Robert Underwood Earl Underwood Harry Lloyd Adkins Major Burdette Jimmy Bowles Johnny Zickafoose Lo Capias W. Braindard Caldwell Dan Blizzard Carl Harrison ‘Brown Carl Roop Ralph Skaggs Marvin Adkins Paul Richard Ray Garvin Chester Matheney

Bahama Island Station Draws Spearfishing Interest

Citizens of San Salvador say reduced fishing due to the U S missile tracking station. American personnel operate the facility and eagerly pursue spear fishing, often selling their catches locally.

Bahama San Salvador United States

Embassy Attache Discusses Africa at Pineville Graduation

Pineville High School honored 60 graduates as William L. Tsitsiwa of the Ghana Embassy spoke on The Changing Africa. He noted Africa's push toward self governance, shortages of skilled manpower, need for capital, and unity, praising U.S. education aid and press support for nationalism.

Pineville ANS Jess W. Houck William L. Tsitsiwa Pineville High School World Brotherhood Tsitsiwa Africa Tsitsiwu Ghana United States

Recent Bride Honored In Pax Household Shower

Mrs. Hubert Roberts, a recent bride, was honored with a household shower Saturday evening by her mother-in-law in Pax. Games were played and prizes awarded. Refreshments served to numerous Pax residents, with guests from Beckley Calloway Heights and nearby areas. The couple were married April 10 in Mount Hope and now reside in Elyria, Ohio where Roberts works.

Hubert Roberts John Blake Roberts Ferdie Ewing

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pierce Cook Eloise Worrell Zed Ball Rose Pais Juanita Jackson Nutzie Murray Mae Belcher Andrew Wenzel Florio Pais Lois Wenzel Robert Knight Bess Droppleman Velma Pais Garland Privett Betty Gunter Jimmie Pizzino Ott Shumate Mamie Ruth Pizzino B. L. Morgan Burl Adkins C. D. Estep Glen Keys James Fultz Eric Tyree Kopperston Myrtle Pettry Bill Stewart Ravencliff M. M. Gunter Sue Gunter Jesse James Smith Lynch Supreme Shrine Jabal Alreja No. 6 Mt. Hope First Methodist Church Raymond L. Moore O. V. Bowling E. W Billings Crystal Room Grand Commanders’ Association Dixie Room Grand Commanders’ Wives Association Lions Rev Mrs Morgan SHE -Dairy Foods Ermilk John Scoleri Sam Lambert Castle Rock Garden Club Muliens Laurel Gerden Club Woman's Civic Club Fayette Canada Ed Harless Etta Weeks N. F. Walkup Ralph Humphrey Shelby Daughtery Nora Thomas Barbara Roberts Calloway Heights Blanche Harless Frank Tyree Mack Woolwine Ramona Givens Kermit Winston Weirwood Carlos Walker Clear Creek Freddie Steele Elyria
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