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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1966

Page

3

Wyoming Seniors to Receive 631 Diplomas Tonight

In Pineville Wyoming County six high schools will award diplomas to 631 seniors at 8 p.m. Mullens High leads with 175 graduates, followed by Baileysville 132 and Glen Rogers 27. Commencement speakers include Robert Bailey and James Stone, with baccalaureate services held Sunday by several churches.

Pineville RNS Wyoming County Mullens High School Baileysville High School Robert Bailey Board of Education Arnold Rose Baileysville Robert Wheeler Cook Memorial Church Glen Rogers High School James Stone Wyoming County Board of Education Mel Seguine Appalachian Bible Institute Bradley Herndon High School Stanley Evert Whitt Joyce Cristine Mitchem James Lewis Harrison Vaughan Stewart David Stewart Ace B. Stewart Stewart Eastern Baptist Theology Seminary Philadelphia Diplo George M. Nolley Mullens W. A. Benfield First Presbyterian Church Charleston Peggy Cochran Gregory Daniels Oceana High School Jesse W. Morgan Kenneth Watkins Mullens Methodist Church Stewart H. Smith Marshall University Pineville High School J. W. Houck Cook Memorial Baptist Church

Bond Denial for Mary Bennett in Slaying Case

Charleston Kanawha County Judge Frank Taylor denied a request to set bond for Mary Bennett awaiting sentencing for first degree murder in the Feb 10 shotgun slaying of 70 year old Justin Hardman. Bennett had been freed on 10000 bond before a Kanawha court convicted her, and Judge Thompson ordered jail without bond until sentencing June 22.

Charleston UPI Frank Taylor Mary Bennett Miss Bennett Kanawha County Intermediate Court William Thompson Taylor Justin Hardman Robert Ellard Ethel Hardman Ellard Judith Carte Thompson

Craft Demonstration Held At Carlisle

The Women's Mission Society of the First Church of God of Carlisle held a craft demonstration at the church on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Mrs Audrey Baughman led a devotion titled Pl ant ers and Mrs James Bailes demonstrated liquid embroidery teaching how to mix paints for different colors.

Oak Hill RNS Woman's Mission Society of the First Church of God of Carlisle Audrey Baughman James Bailes Hilltop

Mt Hope Lions Report On State Convention

Mount Hope Lions Club heard reports from the state convention in Fairmont with remarks by president elect James B Twohig. New district governor is Joe Freidl and a demonstration by a blind worker showed broom making. Lions Ladies Auxiliary organized in many cities under Lions Club direction. World peace essay contest for ages 12 to 17 announced, with future conventions slated for Bluefield 1967 and Charleston 1968.

Mount Hope RNL Fairmont Mount Hope Lions Club James B. Twohig Joe Freidl Twohig Lions Ladies Lions Club James Wade Lions International

New Officers Elected By Mount Hope Garden Club

Mount Hope Garden Club met at TV Recreation Center terrace room with Mrs. L. D. Clark hosting. Nominees announced for 1966-67 include Rita Bowling as president and R. E. Core as vice president, with Amick as treasurer and Roby as corresponding secretary.

Mount Hope RNS L. D. Clark Mount Hope Garden Club TV Recreation Center Roy Bailey Bradley R. E. Core Rita Bowling Frank R. Garrett E. C. Amick A. Maude Roby F. R. Garrett Oak Hill Fayette Fayette County Mount Hope Road Shawn

When US Banking Began with Bank of North America Charter

In 1782 the Bank of North America received its charter, marking the start of banking in the United States. There were no true banks in Colonial times.

United States Bank of North America

Oceana High School Band Awards Banquet Honors Members

The Oceana High School Band banquet at the Cow Shed in Pineville awarded Mike Meador the John Philip Sousa Award, Larry Evans the Arian Award, and Steve Brooks the OHS Band Award. Band pins were given to senior members and majorettes received certificates. Fred H Shannon Jr. attended as special guest with band parents present.

Oceana Oceana High School Pineville Oceana Band Boosters Association Mike Meador Rubye Meador Elwood Meador John Philip Sousa Oceana Woman's Club Marshall University Oceana Rotary Club Larry Evans John Evans Hatcher Brooks Cleveland Ohio Pamela Hall Patty Wooten Linda Preece Elizabeth Acord Steve Brooks Darrell Lester Curtis Acord Glenda Blackburn Diane Brooks Pat Jones

Mount Hope Foster Family News Brief

Mount Hope area notes visitations and family placements. Jerry Kessinger of Huntington stayed with foster parents Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cooper in Price Hill and works with a Huntington area construction firm. He called on Miss Jane Garvin living with Mr. and Mrs. George Harks in Bridgeport during travel. Frank Souk of West Virginia University spends summer with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Airman. Doyle Kessinger is on tour in the Philippines. Mrs. Kessinger and daughter Kathy reside with Layland Ayers in MacDonald.

Mount Hope Jerry Kessinger Huntington Cecil Cooper Price Hill Jane Garvin George Harks Bridgeport Frank Souk West Virginia University Eddie Airman Doyle Kessinger Philippines

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