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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1960

Page

2

Fayette Scouts Mark Birth of Founder

Fayette County Scouts mark the 100th birthday of Juliette Gordon Low founder of Girl Scouts in the USA. The 1960 theme Find Your Founders highlights early troop history with screenings, a Juliette Low program at Mount Hope Elementary and sale of a Juliette Low cookbook from Mrs Low's family to celebrate the pioneer.

Fayetteville BNS Fayette County Juliette Gordon Low Girl Scouts USA Girl Scout Oak Hill Summerlee Glen Jean Mount Hope Colorado Mountie Pam Spessard Juliette Low Mount Hope Elementary School Girl Scout Movement M Mrs Low

Farm Women Meet PAX Club Holds November Session

Pax Farm Women's Club gathered November 1 at Mrs. Sam Hyd's home. President led prayer. reading “What To Be Thankful For” by Mrs Kenneth Dangerfield. poem “Thanksgiving” by Mrs Kelly. Members chose new projects and drew names for Christmas gift exchange to be held December 6 at Mrs i Kelly's home. Luncheon served to listed members and Fayette County agent Fay ette. Guests included Mrs Carl Murdock Wesley Dangerfield Sam Hyden Henri Ellen Jess Humphrey and Mrs Oleta Shumate.

PAX RNS Pax Farm Women’s Club Sam Hyd Raymond Kelly Kenneth Dangerfield Kelly i.Kelly C. H. McCoy Grace Pyle J. E. Lively Beatrice Whanger Fayette County Fayetteville Carl Murdock Wesley Dangerfield Sam Hyden Henri Ellen Ernie Pyle Jess Humphrey Oleta Shumate

Covel Miner Killed In Slate Fall

A miner named Covél McBride was killed when a slate fall collapsed a timber at the Deer mine. Foreman Lee Holland McBride and mechanic Johnny Shumaker were nearby as the unseen slip caused the collapse. McBride, a 15 year employee, lies at Craven's Funeral Home in Montcalm pending funeral plans.

Itmann Kns Deera Lee Holland McBride Covél Clark Johnny Shumaker Shumaker McBride Craven Montcalm Mercer County

Matoaka Resident On Trial For Murder

A 25 year old West Virginia man Bobby Roger Bailey of Matoaka near Princeton stands trial in Baltimore for the February 26 fatal shooting of Robert K. Morris outside a tavern. Bailey admitted firing two shots after Morris allegedly made an indecent proposal and struck him. Det Sgt testified Morris was a man of good character from eight years with the Baltimore police. The jury trial continues tomorrow.

Baltimore West Virginia Bobby Roger Bailey Matoaka Princeton W. Va Robert K. Morris Bailey Morris Criminal Court James K. Cullen Det Sgt. Police Department Ams

Halloween Party At Pax Church Of Christ

Teens from Pax attended a Halloween party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thompson on Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p m. Prizes for best costumes went to Toni Lively and Billy Holdren. Attendees included families from Long Branch Weirwood and Mount Hope along with several local residents and guests.

Church of Christ In Pax Ray Thompson Jack-O’-Lanthe Glen Holdren Toni Lively Billy Holdren Michael Lively Ramona Chapman Dianne Tommy Denise Lessie Spears Pamela Gayatha Terry Michael Williams Sherry Dawn Mullens Long Branch Jerry Brock Ethel Benny Virginia Holdren Weirwood Susan Elliott Mount Hope Cape Williams Jerry Myra Larry Nancy Mather Harry Wright Harry Lively Jessie Bage Chapman Oleta Shumate Canterbury Hazel Lively Sek Tir Ray C. C. Craddock A Morgan Burman Wilson

Fayette County voter registration totals rise in October

Demos hold a 27,013 tally, Republicans 8,028 and Others 115. July figures were 26,296 Democrats, 7,703 Republicans, and 61 others, with overall county registration at 34,060. Since the July close, Democrats up 717, Republicans up 325, Others up 54.

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Neely To Speak In Fayette in West Virginia campaign

Harold Neely, Republican candidate, plans an eight o clock Memorial Auditorium Fayetteville appearance. He is conducting handshaking in Mount Hope Fayetteville Oak Hill area. Neely will outline GOP accomplishments with state and county candidates joining him tonight.

OAK Hill RNS Harold Neely Ing Fayette County Memorial Auditorium Fayetteville Neely Mount Hope West Virginia

Mrs. Delia Lively Is 80 Years Old Today

A family reunion and birthday party for Mrs. Delia Lively, turning 80, was held at her home in Liberty Sunday. Numerous relatives from Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia attended, including Carl Lively and family, Glen Stassen, Orville Lively, Harl Lively, Virgil Lively, and Hazel Lively, among others.

Delia Lively PAX RNS Lively Carl Livelyary Carl Jr Harrisonburg Glen Stassen Durham, N. C Orville Lively Carol Glen Lively Beckley

Newlyweds Honored With Shower in Arlington Visit

A Saturday night celebration honored Mr. and Mrs. George Humenay of Arlington Virginia on their first visit since their August 6 marriage. Mrs. Wilson presented a gift while games and prizes entertained guests including Mrs. E. E. Craddock and several local residents from Bradley Scarbro Prosperity Pax and Crab Orchard.

George Humenay Arlington Wilson E. E. Craddock Bradley Jess Humphrey Scarbro Rt Humaney W. S. Craddock Prosper

Rock Creek Scouts Hold Masquerade Party at Church

Rock Creek Scouts hosted a masquerade party Thursday night in the church recreation room. Mary Margaret Henderson won the ugliest costume award while Fred Aliff, in front, took the prettiest. Ted Bone played the witch as Mrs. Inez Webb and Mrs. Dale Webb stood nearby. A highlight was a visit to Boy Scout Troop Leader James Salters, who is recovering with a fractured leg. his wife Mrs. Salters leads the intermediates.

Rock Creek Mary Margaret Henderson Fred Aliff Ted Bone Inez Webb Dale Webb James Salters

Youth Group Honored at Corinne Halloween Party

The Mi lons youth group of the Advent Christian Church in Corinne was honored with a Halloween party hosted by leader Mrs. Ray Huffman. Co host Mrs. Luther Steele assisted. Janice Cox won first prize for best costume. Randy Hall and Cheryl Stone won gifts. many attendees listed.

Household Shower Held For Mrs Huey Cook

Mrs Huey Cook formerly Miss Lorraine Cook of Crouchland was honored with a household shower Friday evening by the Ladies Aid Society of Clear Fork Valley Baptist Church. Games were led by Mrs Robert Farren and Mrs Delaine Clark with prizes awarded to several guests.

Crouchland RNS Huey Cook Lorraine Cook Ladies Aid Society The Clear Fork Valley Norma Dean Gregory Gilvin Walker Arnold Brown Wetzell Clay Robert Wyatt Ambers Acord Elwyn Clay Albert Graham Charlie Francis Wade Cook E. H. Crouch Roy Elkins Ross Jones Debbie Clark

Bradley BRADLEY BRADLEY (RNS) ill pupil returns to Bradley Elementary

Charles Terry son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Terry returns to second grade Monday after two weeks of serious flu illness. Weekend visitors include Fort Bragg personnel and area residents.

Bradley RNS Charles Terry Arthur Terry Steve Hill Synthia Sweet Chalybeate Springs Organ Cave Clarence Spade Kay Ann War John E. Spade Eva Hill Pfc Franklin Hill Dennis Ferguson Tom Hampar Fort Bragg N. C Bill Hill Danny Joyce Stamford Jack Kutil Charleston Charles Batten J. E. Evans Frank

Sea lilies are animals that resemble the organisms they are

Sea lilies are true animals despite their plantlike appearance, a fact that highlights how morphology can mislead about lineage. Their stalked, starfishlike bodies sit on the ocean floor, yet their classification rests on key anatomical features rather than looks.

New 4 H Club Elects Officers

Fayetteville RNS reports the Fayetteville Eager Beaver 4H Club elected officers at the Wednesday night meeting at leader Mrs. Darrell Pennington s home. Officers named were John Cavendish president Keith Spangler vice president Jan Whanger secretary Frank Mara treasurer Margaret Jane Garvin reporter Sally Pennington song leader and Ann Lee recreation leader.

Fayetteville RNS Eager Beaver Darrell Pennington John Cavendish Keith Spangler Jan Whanger Frank Mara Margaret Jane Garvin Sally Pennington Ann Lee Lee Pennington Bonnie Epperly Maxine Moses Barbara Harrah Charles Mahood James Hostetter Mike Hogan Marjorie Dorsey Karole Poole Rita Marra Noa

Mrs Lafferty Feted At Ravencliff Household Shower

Ravencliff (RNS) Mrs Donald Lafferty honored at a household shower hosted by Mrs Cameron Lilly and other Ravencliff residents. Attendees included a long local guest list with out of town visitors from Glen Fork Kopperston and Glen Rogers.

Mrs. Lafferty Goldie Vaught Mary Sams Wade Pinson Edith Polk Estil Polk Gearline Owndy Cynthia Lafferty Phoebe Acord Bessie McGraw Pearl Lafferty Pate Brooks French Brooks Beulah Vaught Joe Lilly Aden Tilley Clifford Lucas Basil Shurnate Ravencliff Jim Gentry Glen Rogers Wilson Mann Walter Norman Glen Fork Mary Ann Massey Kopperston

Birthday honors for Stanley King in Ravencliff

Mr and Mrs George King honored their son Stanley on his seventh birthday with a party at home Thursday. Guests included Sandra and Linda Clay Timothy Owndy Mike and Anita Bailey Bonnie and Rosie Milam Mrs Geraldine Owndy and Mrs Hazel Clay.

Ravencliff RNS George King Stanley Sandra Linda Clay Timothy Owndy Mike Anita Bailey Bonnie Rosie Milam Geraldine Owndy Hazel Clay

Weekend Visitors and Local Family Guests Across Oceana

Bonnie Weyland and Francis Weyland of Huntington visited parents Mr and Mrs C O Weyland. Several relatives including Betsy Terrell Peggy Terrell and others were guests at various homes. Roby Lamb and Tom Long hosted and attended family gatherings. several members traveled to Duke University for homecoming and Stevens Clinic Hospital noted for medical care.

Oceana RNS Bonnie Francis Weyland Huntington C. O Weyland Marshall College Francis St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing R. B. Terrell Patsy Fairley Lusk Montgomery Dick Morgan Arlington Walter Elkins Midkiff Hatcher Clifford Kennedy Anna Johnson Oceana-Kopperston Road Patty and Ada Belcher Lynch Section W. A. Cooper Rockview Quentin Cooper Woodrow Lamb Drexel Lamb Jesse Tom Long Stevens Clinic Hospital Welch A. G. Lugar Jr Bill Lugar Durham N. C Duke University Sugars Duke Roby Lamb Stevens Clinic John Stewart Brenton Otis Cook Peggy Lou Roy Goddard Alvin Goddard Johnny Pineville

Mullens Student Chosen for WVU Mountaineer Band

Wayne Gregg of Mullens was selected as part of West Virginia University’s 83-member Mountaineer Marching Band. He will perform at fall football game halftime shows, according to Richard E. Strange, assistant professor of music and director of bands.

Mullens West Virginia University Mountaineer Wayne Gregg Richard E. Strange

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Fayette Scouts Pyron Mountain State Hearing Aid Center Atlas Bidg Main St Robert KR. Elmore Earl W. Ric Covel Grants U. S. Navy Fayette Fexela Harl Lively Clifford Nancy Stewart St. Albans Oral Lively Robert Bill Virgil Lively Lee Ellen Norton, Va Hill Top Scarbro Rt. 1 W .T. Grant Co Mrs. Huey Cook
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