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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1972

Page

13

Gibson Plaster Wed In Oceana Church Ceremony

Sandra Marcella Gibson and Larry Michael Plaster wed May 27 at The First Church of God of Oceana. The bride, daughter of Dow G. and wife of Mildred F. Gibson, wore a floor length taffeta gown. The groom, son of Mildred F. and the late, served two years in Europe with the Army and works for Harris Mine.

Oceana Church of God of Sandra Marcella Gibson Larry Michael Plaster Dow G. Gibson Plaster Mildred F. Plaster William C. Lusk John Cook Pineville Sharon Walls Cyclone Philip M. Roach Eileen Reed Gwen Frazier Delores Cook Angela Gibson Texany Millard FL. Plaster, Jr James D. Gibson Timothy Harris Mine Eastern Associated Coal Co Europe

Bible Study at Rockcastle Baptist Church in Pineville

The Lael Bible Class met at Rockcastle Baptist Church Pineville on Thursday evening with Mrs Warrenl Reed as president. Mrs Lloyd Whitt led the devotional on God so Loved the World and Mrs Alfred Reed gave the Bible study on Life. A poem Psalm of Life was read. June hostesses are Mrs John Belcher and Mrs Lloyd Whitt. The devotional will be by Mrs David Brooks and Bible study by Mrs Jane Johnson. Thirteen members and a guest Mrs Lloyd Fender attended.

Pineville Lael Rockcastle Baptist Church Warrenl Reed Lloyd Whitt Alfred Reed John Belcher David Brooks Jane Johnson Lloyd Fender

Shower Hosted For Bride-Elect

Miss Linda Pennington of Fayetteville was honored with a shower luncheon Saturday at White Oak Country Club Oak Hill. The bride elect, daughter of Mr and Mrs C Darrell Pennington of Fayetteville, will wed Henry Jernigan Jr of Cincinnati Ohio on June 3 at Fayetteville Presbyterian Church. Hosts were Mrs R B Crislip and Mrs Raymond E Tissue with many attendees listed including Mrs Victor Scott and Mrs J B Thompson.

Oak Hill BNS Linda Pennington Fayetteville White Oak Country Club Pennington C. Darrell Pennington Maple Road Henry Jernigan Jr Henry Jernigan Cincinnati Ohio Fayetteville Presbyterian Church R. B. Crislip Raymond E. Tissue Mount Hope Victor Scott J. B. Thompson Pete Francesa Fred Jasper Jr Carolyn Jasper Fred Jasper Clifford Davis Willia Thompson C. D. Pennington Fred Schneider Albert Hogan Delta Harrah John Marra Thomas Pennington Patty Robert Honaker Hugh Burdette Ray Pennington Keith ‘Spangler Los Angeles Calif

Concord College Assistant Attends Harvard Management Institute

Hobart D. Harvey, assistant to the president of Concord College, has been accepted to Harvard University's six week 1972 Institute for Educational Management at the Harvard Business School in Boston from June 18 to July 28. Harvey, a Cord College graduate and former Navy officer, has served on Concord's administrative staff since 1965.

Athens Hobart D. Harvey Concord College Harvard University Institute For Educational Management Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration Graduate School of Education Harvard Business School Boston Mass United States Institute Harvey Navy Concord

Rainbow Girls Install Officers At Fayetteville Legion Home

Rainbow for Girls in Fayetteville installed officers at the Legion Home on Maple Avenue. Worthy advisor Nidia Cottle led the ceremony with installing officer Mrs. Juanita Cottle and outer observer Penny Burton. Honorary officers include Bible bearer Cathy Henson and historian Linda Maxwell.

Rainbow Girls Fayetteville Legion Home Fayetteville Dickerson Sandra Marshal Gladys Bary Leslie McClellan Vida Henderson Jain Nettie Cottle Nidia Cottle Russie Riner Charity Susan Summerfield Hope Becky Aseclus Dusaal Oodle Cathy Henson Linda Maxwell Mary Jane Woodrum Cathy Persinger Miss Cottle Dale Cottle J. Zane Summerfield Mary Corley Terry Cookl J. W. Ayres

Two Oceana Brothers Set for Virginia Commonwealth University Degrees

Larry Scott Childers son of Mrs. Norman Childers will graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond on June 3 with a BS degree and pursue a master's in social work. His brother Douglas L Childers earns a BS in education this August after teaching in Henrico County. Both families reside in Richmond and the brothers are married with children.

Oceana Larry Scott Childers Norman Childers Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond School of Social Work Childers Kopperston Oceana High School Central Virginia Community College Lynchburg Gayle Fitzgerald Waynesboro Douglas L Pete) Childers Henrico County Douglas Sandra Bowling Clair Browning Ravencliff Timothy Richmond, Va

Librarian Appointed Readers Service Librarian at Concord College

Albert J. LaRose was named Readers Service librarian and assistant professor of library science at Concord College. He previously served as assistant to the director and community librarian for Frederick County Public Libraries in Maryland and worked as a searcher and bibliographer for the U S Copyright Office in Washington. He holds a BA and MLS from the University of Maryland and is a member of the ALA and Maryland Library Association.

Athens Albert J. LaRose Concord College Lester K.smith Concord LaRose Frederick County Frederick U. S. Copyright Office Washington, D. C U. S. Army Language School Monterey Calif University of Maryland In College Park American Library Association Maryland Library Association

Do It Yourself Car Care Tips From Mr. Fix

Do it yourself auto care tips stress basic checks before trips. Inspect radiator, clean inside passages, and flush dirt. Check battery water, avoid overfilling, and watch electrolyte while hot. Check tire pressure when cool and follow manufacturer guidance for loads. Allow engine to cool before shutdown to prevent vapor lock.

MR. Fix Aio

Revival Slated At Maben Church

A revival led by Rev. John Richardson will begin June 5 at 7 p.m. at Sweet Home Church near Maben. Pastor Ernest Birchfield invites the public and welcomes all singers.

Maben John Richardson Sweet Home Church Ernest Birchfield

No two people have identical fingerprints say experts

Fingerprint uniqueness is highlighted by experts who note that no two individuals share the exact pattern and that fingerprints cannot be altered to conceal identity.

WVU Drama Center Receives Surprise $10,000 Grant

West Virginia University's Division of Drama at the Creative Arts Center secured a $10,000 grant from the Shubert Foundation of New York City. The two year old foundation awards about 150 grants annually to theaters drama schools and playwrights. Dean Richard E. Duncan said the award was a complete surprise as WVU had not applied for funds.

Morgantown West Virginia University Creative Arts Center Shubert Foundation New York City Richard E. Duncan WVU Creative Arts Center Foundation Lilly’s Drug Beckley Newspapers Corp. Library West Virginia West Virginia Legislative Handbook Alfred Smith Rt 2 Box Bluefield W. Va Beckley Newspapers Orp

Blind Man Wins First Battle In Dream Of Becoming A Dr

Philadelphia man David Hartman, blind since age eight, wins admission to Temple University School of Medicine. He aims for psychiatry and plans to rely on support from nurses and colleagues. Officials say he may be the first blind person admitted to a medical school in 100 years. Hartman begins at Temple in September.

Blind Man Charles M. Madigan Philadelphia UPI David W.hartman Hartman Temple University School of Medicine Gettysburg College Temple Theniversity Gettysburg Hartmani J

Florists Offer Funeral Flowers For All Occasions

An old advertisement from DIAS Floral at 345 City Avenue invites customers to view memorial arrangements and establish accounts. It lists funeral flowers, corsages, roses, plants and telegraphic delivery, with a memorial note for William Harrison McCarty and Lou McCarty dated 1945 and 1972, signed by daughters Betty Miller Ruth DeHart and other relatives.

Dias Floral City Avenue

June Bride-Elect Honored At Shower In Jesse Church

Miss Kathy Lubonia bride elect of Kenneth Cook was honored at a bridal shower in the fellowship room of Guyandotte Baptist Church in Jesse. Attendees included family, neighbors, and a long list of friends as decorations featured green and yellow. The couple plans a June wedding.

Shower In Jesse Church Jesse Kathy Lubonia Kenneth Cook Guyandotte Baptist Church Miss Lubonia Sam Lubonia Cook Althea Cook Glen ‘Fork Kay ‘Lusk Anita Jewell Jeannie Cook Sue Cook Sam Much Wilma,Bragg Betty Cordle Diane Brown Loretta Canterbury Ada Brooks

Mount Hope Community Notices and Visit Highlights

Mrs. John R. Brady recuperates at home after major surgery at Oak Hill Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond E. Tissue attend the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tissue in Saint Albans. Miss Mary Ann McLain recovers at home after major surgery at Oak Hill Hospital and shows improvement. Weekend visitors to Provie Marchio’s home include his brother and sister in law Andy Marchio and son Thomas of Charleston.

Mount Hope John R. Brady Oak Hill Hospital Raymond E. Tissue Ben Tissue Saint Albans J. W. Tissue Towson Mary Ann McLain Fred McLain Provie Marchio Park Heights Andy Marchio Thomas Charleston

Seven fleas vanish after tent collapse at Shoby fair

A Shoby England fair ends in disaster as seven fleas vanish from Professor Totmlin's Flea Circus when a tent collapses. Star flea Fu Chow is among the missing performers. The professor claims fingerprinting is the only foolproof system to prevent such losses.

Shoby England Professor Totmlin

WVU Graduate Wins AFL-CIO Research Internship

Vernon S. McDougall of West Virginia University will undertake a one year research internship in occupational health and safety starting July. A WVU graduate student in industrial relations, he was chosen from candidates from major universities nationwide. He earned a Rutgers bachelor’s in industrial relations last year and comes from Park Avenue Burlington New Jersey.

Morgantown Afl-Cio West Virginia University Vernon S. McDougall McDougall WVU Rutgers University Park Avenue Burlington, N. J

Death notices and funeral arrangements in Beckley area

Death notices list A L Honaker 89 of 817 South Kanawha Street at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel. Maude Wad dell 74 of Midway to be buried Sunset Memorial or Rose & Quesenberry. Ora Clay Mills 69 of 203 Fourth Street to be buried Daniels Cemetery. Delphia Wling Bowling 73 of Crab Orchard to be buried Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Laura Annie Terry Cales 93 of Beckley to be buried Sunset Memorial Park. Obituary for Jarrell Dee Osborne Lusk reflects family memory and funeral date prior.

Honaker Honaxer A. L South Kanawha Street Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel Waddell Waddell Maude Midway Midway Church of God Shelby Wolford Gene Rowan Wee Soi Sunset Memorial Wling Bowling Delphia Crab Orchard Ili- Am Caffee Funeral Home Shirley Donnelly Bill Withers Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Cales Laura Annie Terry Beckley Rose and Queen‘Peace Grady Martin Sunset Memorial Park

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