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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1972
Page
3
Albert Beard of a nut and bolt plant in Pembroke says 40 jobs remain unfilled as 400 unemployed residents rely on social welfare. He notes wages of 51.70 to 89.30 weekly compare poorly to 963.45 welfare for a man with family. Beard cites turning down a 1.17 million dollar U.S. order due to deadline fears.
Eight Mullens area Future Homemaker of America officers were installed in a candlelight ceremony at Mullens Junior High School. Judy Bane was named president, with Ruth Sarver as vice president of recreation and Myra Kelly as vice president of projects. Installing officers included Dedd Ibie LaDoucer as president and Ruth Sarver leading songs. Refreshments followed served by Tanny White and Sue Huffman.
The text argues coal sustains about 50,000 direct West Virginia jobs and 80 000 related positions, with 50 million in state taxes and 20 million from employees annually. It notes spillover to manufacturing, foreign oil imports, and the need to address industry problems through public involvement.
Linda Michelle Murphree and Billy Lee Oliver were married in a double ring ceremony at Highland Avenue Baptist Church Mullens at 7 p.m. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William N. Murphree Jr., and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson L. Oliver of Richmond Virginia, will reside in Richmond after a wedding trip.
Mary Jean Brady of Mount Hope and Steve Franklin Warren of Lincolnton received Collier Cobb & Associates Fellowships from the UNC School of Business Administration. Each fellowship includes a $1,000 yearly stipend for the MBA program. Brady earned a Duke B A in 1972 and held National Honor Society and Burlington Industries Foundation awards.
Miss Carol Griffith and Terry Morgan named to state offices in the West Virginia Assembly of the First Church of God Youth Fellowship. Griffith becomes state secretary and Morgan state treasurer, both members of the Oceana First Church of God. Announcement made by youth sponsor Miss Juanita Cook. Griffith senior, Morgan sophomore at Oceana High.
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