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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1961

Page

6

Carnival Kings And Queens At Itmann Grade School

Itmann Grade School carnival raised 516 for the PTA after Monday night events. Eugene Francis PTA president crowned two kings and two queens. Upper grades crowned Jackie Lee Gautier and Lynn Mitchem while lower grades crowned Mark Browning and Darlene Saunders.

Itmann Parent-Teacher Association Eugene Francis PTA Jackie Lee Gautier Jules Gautier Lynn Mitchem Abe Mitchem Mark Browning Harvey Browning Darlene Saunders Charles Saunders

Dinners Planned By Mount Hope Church Circle

Alma Noble Circle of Mount Hope Baptist Temple met at Miss Pat Vealey’s home. Miss Mary Sue Wilkins led the meeting and announced a lay man’s dinner on November 13 and a congregational dinner on December 1 in the church Fellowship Hall. The program “Fun With Facts” was presented from the October Missions Magazine. Others present were Mrs. William Billups and Mrs. Ronald Stafford.

Mount Hope RNS Alma Noble Mount Hope Baptist Temple Pat Vealey Mary Sue Wilkins

Red Bud Club Christmas Workshop Held at OAK HILL

The Red Bud Garden Club met at 7:30 p m at Mrs Otis Johnsons Fayetteville Road with co hostess Mrs Luke Greene Presiding officer was Mrs Frank Thomas The meeting featured a Christmas workshop led by Mrs J D Burgess and plans for a Dec 2 Christmas luncheon at White Oak Country Club Proceeds from a four week rummage sale will aid landscaping at Rosedale School damaged by a cyclone

Country Club Fayette County Lettrick Boyles Rosedale J. D. Burgess Birt Roger Cummings D. P. Lively John Gwinn Thelmas Burgess Lettrich Boyles Clarence Skaggs Lundy Odell Clyde Dancy William Gray R. B. Crislip Hildreth Samples Harry Gray Randolph Johnson

Mullens Schools Set Open House

Mullens High School Ben Dunman Junior High and Mullens Grade School observe Open House for American Education Week. Parents may visit Mullens High 1:15 to 3:45 p.m., Ben Dunman 1 to 3 p.m., Mullens Grade 1 to 2:30 p.m. Principals D Antoni Ritchie and Cook invite parents to tour rooms and speak with teachers. Refreshments at all schools.

Mullens RNS Mullens High School Ben Dunman Junior High Mullens High Ben Dunman Lewis D’antoni Paul Ritchie Elbert Cook

Births Recorded at Oak Hill Hospital

Oak Hill Hospital recorded births for four families: Edward and wife in Kingston welcomed a girl on November 4 at noon, 7 pounds 1 and a quarter ounces. Clarence Ray Crumb and wife in Bradley welcomed a boy on November 4 at 5:50 pm, 8 pounds 1.5 ounces. Edward A. Blevins and wife in Danese welcomed a boy on November 6 at 12:15 am, 6 pounds 7 ounces. Larry Joe Angle and wife on Summerlee Road welcomed a boy on November 5, 8 pounds 9 ounces.

Oak Hill Rns Oak Hill Hospital Edward Evans Kingston Clarence Ray Crumb Bradley Edward A. Blevins Danese

Why the White House Is Called White House

The White House derives its name from the paint used to cover fire damage during the War of 1812, creating the iconic white exterior that persists today.

White House

County Court Approves Road Improvement Plan

Wyoming County Court approves a three year road improvement program drafted by the Planning Commission. Meetings in each district set for November 14 to draft plans and pick five road sites per district, with a public mass meeting November 16 in Wyoming County Court. The compiled list will be signed by citizens and officials and sent to the state road commissioner for approval.

Pineville RNS Wyoming Planning Commission Oceana Thomas H. Smith Baileysville A. A. Rose Slab Fork Maben C. W. Burdiss Barkers Ridge Herndon High Gordon Hickok Clearfork Elk Lick Stacey Hughes Huff Creek Huff Consolidated School Blaine Murphy Center Courthouse Annex J. Russell Beavers

Oregon couple visits Arnett West Virginia friends family

Harold W Noreguard and Ruby Ballard Noreguard of Baker Oregon visit relatives in Boone and Raleigh Counties West Virginia. They praise the state's beauty and hospitality while planning to return next year after extended travel including New Jersey and New Mexico.

Blooming Rose Boone County Boone Raleigh Omer West Whitesville W. E. Wills Arnett Marsh Fork Joe Thompson Naoma Oregon West Virginia

Marsh Fork educator hospitalized after heart attack

Clinton Hodges of Marsh Fork High School is hospitalized at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston after a heart attack on October 29 while visiting relatives in St Albans. His wife Mrs Dale Well and children Sherry Lynn and Darrell Flynn, from Rock Creek, planned to join him in Washington DC where he has worked for about two months. Their house has been rented to Mr and Mrs Red Bone. Sherry Lynn and Darrell Flynn attend Mt View Elementary School. Other reports note visits by Mr and Mrs James Salters and Mr and Mrs C O Kane to Dane Kane in Johnson City Tennessee. Mrs Kane later took nursing board exams in Charleston and returned to Johnson City.

Marsh Fork Clinton Hodges Beckley Marsh Fork High School Thomas Memorial Hospital South Charleston St. Albans Dale Well Sherry Lynn Darrell Flynn Rock Creek Washington, D. C Red Bone Mt. View James Salters C. O. Kane Montreal Dane Kane Johnson City Tenn

Guild Plans Month's Events

Saint Anthony's Guild of Kilsyth Catholic Church held an evening meeting in Kilsyth with Father Klug leading prayer. Plans were made for a bake sale on December 2 in Mount Hope, a Christmas party on December 13, and a Children's Christmas Party on December 16 at Kilsyth Hall. Members present included Mrs. Taggart and Mrs. Barbera.

Kilsyth RNS Saint Anthony’s Guild Kilsyth Catholic Church Eugene F. ‘Klug Saint Anthony’s Church Saints Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church Scarbro Helen Lepte Pauline Taggart Barbera Building Main Street Mount Hope Kilsyth Catholic Hall Klug Edward Marchio George Barbera Louis Angius Raymond Bolton Luigi Cinotti John Duran Pete Falvo Frank Lancianese Helen Lepto Fred Stella

Regents Club Luncheon Held at White Oak Country Club

Members of the Regents Club of Borderland Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held a luncheon at White Oak Country Club in Oak Hill. Mrs. P. C. Graney presided and hosted. Guest Mrs. Chester A. Roush of Point Pleasant, state chaplain, attended with visiting relatives and fellow members from Mount Hope, Oak Hill, and Fayetteville.

Mount Hope RNL Regents Club of Borderland Daughters of the American Revolution White Oak Country Club Oak Hill P. C. Graney Chester A. Roush Point Pleasant J. E. Howard Roush

Scarbro Elementary to Host Open House Night

Scarbro Elementary School will hold an open house on November 21 during the regular PTA night announced by principal John Gwinn. An old fashioned pie supper will aid cafeteria operations with PTA pies and cakes for sale inviting the public. Bernard Baruch, 91, visited City College of New York, saying he was mixed up listening to the class.

Oak Hill RNS Scarbro John Gwinn PTA Baruch NEW York UPI Bernard Baruch City College of New York

Four Children Carpool to Beckley German Class

Four eight year old children from Naoma Arnett Montcoal Rock Creek and Stickney travel Saturday mornings to Beckley for German lessons at the Institute School. They carpool in a single vehicle with parents taking turns. The students have long been friends from Mt. View Elementary.

Neely Named President Of First National Bank Hinton

Harold E. Neely, 43, is named to succeed his father Claude Neely as president of the First National Bank in Hinton after his elder's August death. A WV state figure, Neely has been insurance commissioner and public works chief, WW II Air Corps veteran, and Harvard Law graduate. He is married with two children and active in civic groups. The bank marks its 75th anniversary this year.

Hinton BNS Harold E. Neely Claude Neely First National Bank Neely West Virginia Hinton Bank Underwood Air Corps Neurnberg Germany Hub Presbyterian Church American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Shrine Masonic Lodge Rotary Moose Elks Bank Betty Howarsh Miami,Fla Jenny Eddie

Oak Hill social notes and weekend visitors

Oak Hill area residents report weekend guests from Russell Kentucky Conner Gray and Nell Amole visited Mr and Mrs Harry Gray Woods Ave Also John Scott and Donna Amole hosted by Jerry Keefer in Oak Hill who was released from hospital after an injury in the Oak Hill Blue field game Friday night West Liberty State College attendance notes Mrs W C Flint and family and Mrs Harry Birt attended capping exercises for Carolyn Flint at West Liberty State College where she studies Dental Technician training

Oak Hill Rns Harry Gray Woods Ave Conner Gray Russell Nell Amole John Scott Howard Amole Donna South Charleston John Howard Scott Alexandria Jerry Keefer W. C. Flint Harry Birt Flints Carolyn West Liberty State College West Liberty

Circles To Meet Tonight Before Evangelistic Services

Fayetteville circles of the Woman's Society of Christian Service shift meetings a week earlier due to evangelistic services at Fayetteville Methodist Church November 12 to 19. Circle 1 meets 7:30 p m at 112 Academy Court. Circle 2 in the church parlor with co hosts. Circle 3 at Fayette Avenue home. Circle 4 at Maple Avenue home.

Fayetteville RNS

Visiting relatives highlight Dayton family links

Mrs John Jeffries and her son John Jr of Dayton Ohio visit three weeks at her mother Opal Steplowski's home while she attends a refresher course at Univac Education. John Jr marked his first birthday November 3 at his paternal grandparents G H Jeffries Fayetteville. Mrs Jeffries was born Linda Bolen, daughter of Opal Steplowski and the late Robert E Bolen of Kilsyth and Mount Hope.

John Jeffries John Jr Dayton Ohio Opal Steplowski Univac Jeffries Remington Rand G. H. Jeffries Fayetteville

Wayne Pettry Honored At Dinner In Virginia

Wayne W Pettry was honored on his 75th birthday with a dinner hosted by his son and daughter in law in Staunton Virginia He was born October 28 1886 in Peach Tree Raleigh County and is father to two other children Pat Greer of Baton Rouge and Winifred Pax He worked in timber until 1926 then ran a general store with his son Winfred The gathering included several grandchildren and relatives with Carl Wayne Pettry and William Wayne Pettry among attendees.

RNS Wayne W. Pettry W. W. Pettry Jr Staunton Pettry Peach Tree Raleigh County James A Nancy Dickens Pettry Cora. B. Toney Burl Lutitia Stover Toney Robert Pat) Greer Baton Rouge Winifred Pax Winfred Winifred Pettry Jimmie Carl Wayne Pettry William Wayne Virginia

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