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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1962

Page

2

18 Couples Seek Wedding Permits in Fayette County

Fayetteville records show eighteen couples who filed for marriage licenses in early November at the county clerk’s office. The list includes Trinia Scarbro and James Bailes. Nancy Garrett and Dennis Compton. Aileen Diggs and Walter E. Davis. Marcella Jenkins and Charles Victor Hudson. Ramona Vargo and Robert Hetzel. Rhonda Bare and Alfred Bare plus Melvin Kirby. Elia Payne and George Mosley Jr.. Roberta Dennlar and Donald Pennington. Linda Drumm and Dan Rinehart. Elizabeth Reel and Lynne Roache Jr.. June Roberts and Cecil Smith. Martha Carver and Gene Stepp. Dorothy Raines and Vernon Sears. Linda Milam and Jerry Sweeney. Delores Domingues and Donald Thomas. Brenda Lawhorn and Ernest Teaster Jr.. Mary Jane Sharp and Jessie Toney. Remona Tench and Jack Underwood.

Fayetteville RNS Fayette County Clerk's Office Trinia Scarbro Lochgelly Layton Scarbro James Bailes C. J. Bailes Nancy Garrett Frank Garrett Dennis Compton Mike Vargo Robert ‘Theodore Hetzel Mount Hope Robert Hetzel Rhonda Lee Bare Alfred Bare Melvin Lee Kirby Tucson Ariz James Kirby Elia Mae Payne Deepwater Elliott Payne George Mo Denzil R. Rinehart Elizabeth Ann Reel Hilltop Joseph Reel Lynne Jennings Roache Jr Glen Jean Lynne J. Roache June Roberts Powellton Buster Claypool Cecil Smith Jim Smith Martha Anne Carver Mont Dorothy Lee Raines Herbert Raines Vernon W. Sears Harvey Basil Sears Linda Milam Searbro Lacy Milam Jerry Sweeney Columbus Ohio Raymond Joe Sweeney Delores Domingues Prince Joe Domingues Donald F. Thomas Washington, D. C Donald Thomas Brenda Carol Lawhorn Oak Hill Hoyt Lawhorn Ernest Clyde Teaster, Jr Ernest Easter Mary Jane Sharp William T. Sharp Jessie J. Toney Dothan Alvie F. Toney Remona Tench Thurmond Boyse Tench Jack Underwood George Underwood

Sunday Guests and Local Visits From Glen Rogers

Glen Rogers residents hosted a schedule of visitors including Mrs. Ruby Welsons and daughter Jackie Bethyear with children from Eccles, and Mr. James Laxton with Mr. Aubrey Allen and family in Sophia. Several travelers left Beckley for Dayton Ohio. Mrs. York plans to visit Desalee York, while Mrs. Durham visits her son-in-law and daughter and Debbie. Others returned from Dayton after two weeks with Hayden Wolfe and joined the Wolfe family in Fairdale for a homecoming dinner at Ida Clay of Soulsville.

Glen Rogers RNS Harvey York Ruby Welsons Jackie Bethyear Eccles James Laxton Aubrey Allen Sophia York Hubert Durham Beckley Dayton Ohio Ida Clay Soulsville Wolfe Charles Durham John Sizemore Fairdale

Sabine Sextette Sings At Church

The Sabine Grade School Sextette, a seventh and eighth grade group, performs hymns at Milam Methodist Church during revival services led by Drema Canada who also accompanies and sings. Members include Darlene Francis Sandra Prusett Tommy Peck Kenneth Price and Danny Frazier with Ulvert Canada driving them and principal Ernest Shumate active in church duties.

Sabine Milam Methodist Church Drema Canada Darlene Francis Sandra Prusett Tommy Peck Kenneth Price Danny Frazier Drema Kenneth Danny McGraw Church Ulvert Canada Earnest Shumate Milam Church

Ford Child Is Born In Michigan To Ford Family

Mr and Mrs Glenn Ford of Detroit announce the birth of their second child a daughter named Kelly born Thursday in a Michigan hospital The baby weighs five pounds fifteen ounces Toni their older daughter is 17 months old The mother Betty Morgan is Mrs Ford formerly and Kellys grandfather is Asa A Ford of Kopperston and the grandmother is Mrs Annie Morgan of Oceana

Oceana RNS Glenn Ford Detroit Mich Michigan Kelly Fords Toni

Household Shower Honors Former Miss Brenda Bailey

Dr. C. C. Cottrill and daughter Kathryn Grace attended a household shower honoring Brenda Bailey. Miss Margaret Alderman returned Monday to Alexandria Virginia after a weekend visit with her parents Mr and Mrs W. W. Alderman.

Brenda Bailey C. C. Cottrill Kathryn Grace Margaret Alderman Alexandria W. W. Alderman

WOM Marks Chapter Night at Mullens Moose Hall

Mullens Women of the Moose Chapter 190 held a regular gathering at the Moose Hall. Attendees included Mrs Georgia Frank junior senior regent cap ped at Charleston convention, and numerous members namely Ruth Lynch Estelle Caudle Kay Reed Mary McBride Julia Howery Barbara Tennant Mildred Martin plus many others.

Mullens RNS

Glass Insulates Against Heat Cold and Atomic Radiation

Glass offers protection from heat and cold and provides shielding against atomic radiation. The material's versatility makes it useful in construction and scientific applications. Researchers note its insulating properties and durability amid extreme environments.

Explorer Post Plans Dance in Pineville

Explorer Post No 154 met at the Legion Hall in Pineville with Ned Crews presiding to map a December project. The group approved a dance whose proceeds will benefit the Arbe Day Memorial Scholarship Fund. Ernie Hays was named dance chairman. Attendees included Everette Bowling Charles Riling Tommy Daniels Sherman Taylor Sammy Sparks Carl Blankenship Joe Phillips Steve Morgan Jerry Lupardus Raymond Rose and adult advisor Glen Green.

Pineville RNS Explorer Post No. 154 Legion Hall Ned Crews POST Arbe Day Memorial Scholarship Fund Ernie Hays Everette Bowling Charles Riling Tommy Daniels Sherman Taylor Sammy Sparks Carl Blankenship Joe Phillips Steve Morgan Jerry Lupardus Raymond Rose Glen Green

Break–in at Pax Store Vanishes Cash from Register

Harold Davis reported a break–in at his Pax grocery Sunday night or Monday morning. A front window was broken to gain entry, the safe and drawers were disturbed, and about $25 in small change was taken. No merchandise is missing. State Police investigated the incident.

PAX RNS Harold Davis Davis

Principal bans lipstick Regen girls to be real mothers

Germany. Principal Heinz Steidl at Regen public high school banned lipstick and nail polish for all female students on Saturday to deter fashion over practicality. He said the measures aim to encourage pupils to focus on academics and future motherhood.

Regen Germany UPI Heinz Steidl

Christmas Concert Set By Fayetteville Band

Fayetteville High School band will hold a Christmas concert on December 13 at the Fayette County Memorial Auditorium with a social to follow in the dining room. Band Boosters President Delta Harrah announced a refreshments committee and noted funds for a juke box. Five new uniforms and a drum major’s uniform were ordered. No December meeting will be held.

Edward McKown Fayette County Memorial Auditorium Maple Avenue Delta Harrah Ben Sweazy Millard E. Lively John Marra J. C. Myles Jr Darrell Carroll Harrah J. W. Jones Goldie Bandy M. C. Keaton M. E. Lively James Ballard

Mullens Schools Set Open House During Education Week

Mullens High School and Ben Dunman High will hold open houses for National Education Week. Mullens High runs 1 30 to 3 30 p.m. and Ben Dunman 1 20 to 3 10 p.m. Visitors register on arrival and receive week pins. Cafeteria refreshments feature the theme, prepared by staff and home economics students. Grade School hosts an open house Friday from 1 to 2 30 p.m.

Mullens ANS Mullens High School Ben Dunman High Mullens High Ben Dunman Lewis D’antoni Lloyd Cook Naomi Ashley Virginia Cook Mullens Grade School

McGraws in Rockford and Elkins visits many kin

Estil Owens from Rockford Illinois arrives for a visit with Carl and Mrs Bower. Earnest Shumate visits Bluefield. Mrs Horace McGraw and Joe return after time with J W Riley family in Elkins where her mother enters Davis Memorial Hospital for tests prior to surgery. S Sgt Stacey Tolliver on 30 day Korea leave visits relatives. Rev Paul Peppon hosts guests as Rev Allan Parrish attends Milam Methodist Church evangelistic service through Friday.

Korea Jessie Brown Ravencliff William Brown Jim Tolliver Fairdale Paul Peppon Allan Parrish Hurricane Parrish Milam Methodist Church

Fayetteville High names Student of the Month

Brenda Kay Harrah aged 16 of Maple Road was named November Student of the Month at Fayetteville High School by the Student Council. A junior, she serves as class secretary and is active in the French Club National Honor Society Student Council and band.

Fayetteville RNS Brenda Kay Harrah Delta W. Harrah Maple Road Fayetteville High School Miss Harrah LaFayette National Honor Society Fayette County

Turkey Shoot Friday at Shuff Field Pineville

The Pineville High School Student Council sponsors a turkey shoot at Shuff Field this Friday at 6 p.m. The event invites community participation and supports school activities.

Pineville Shuff Field Pineville High School

Jaycee Talent Show at Oak Hill Grade School

Attractive Becky Hudnall of Oak Hill will perform a tap dance in the third annual Jaycee talent show at Oak Hill Grade School Auditorium Friday at 8 p.m. Twenty contestants compete for first prizes in vocal, instrumental, and dancing categories. James Mahood, chairman, notes careful selection and a good show. Tickets sold at the door. merchants contributed gifts for the event. Johnny and Carroll Green, winners of the first show three years ago, will also perform with guitar.

Becky Hudnall Oak Hill Jaycee Becky James Mahood Mahood

Mature Parent Conformity That Backfires

Mrs. Muriel Lawrence argues that early emphasis on copying peers molds Johnny toward conformity. She notes kids imitate others for years, leading to risky behavior in adolescence and even criminal choices. The piece critiques overreliance on peers as moral authorities and calls for fostering individual judgment.

Muriel Lawrence Newspaper Enterprise Assn Johnny Barbara Philip Billy Egan Virginia Curtis Billy

Dolly Derby Winners Crown Four Area Girl Scouts

Four Fayette County Girl Scouts won in the Dolly Derby contest by the Woman's Auxiliary to Goodwill Industries. Elaine Ogden Troop 623 Bradley Mary Gwinn Troop 50 Mount Hope and Dana Fitzpatrick Troop 526 Oak Hill earned blue ribbons for first place while Carol Bailey Troop 504 Mount Hope received a red ribbon for second place. Over 300 dolls were dressed by Scouts after reconditioning by Goodwill handicapped workers. A Dolly Derby tea for ribbon winners is set for Saturday 2 to 4 p.m. at the Women's Club Charleston. Mothers and troop leaders of winners are invited.

Charleston Fayette County Woman's Auxiliary Goodwill Industries Elaine Ogden Bradley Mary Gwinn Mount Hope Dana Fitzpatrick Oak Hill Carol Bailey Woman’s Club of

Workers Conference Meets In Oak Hill

Red Star Baptist Church program titled Helping Persons Mature Emotionally and Spiritually was held Friday evening at Rev. Cecil Perry’s Oak Hill home. David Perry and his mother performed a playlet Mothers Problems Surmounted. discussions covered facing God for growth in security belonging and individuality and worry plus faith. Bible donations and Christmas planning were noted with Mrs Charles Lego to lead December program. attendees included Mrs Van Pruitt Mrs James Evans Jr Mr and Mrs Clinton Criss Mrs Charles Lego and the Perrys.

RED Star RNS Workers Conference Red Star Baptist Church Cecil Perry Oak Hill Perry David Perry Clinton Criss Charles Lego

Dinner For Vets Set At Pineville Legion Hall

Free dinner for veterans scheduled Friday at 7 30 p m in Pineville Legion Hall Commander Robert Gilley extends invitation to all Armed Forces veterans to attend

Pineville RNS Legion Hall Robert Gilley Armed Forces

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Gomery Bernard Lee Carver Gene Paul Stepp Montgomery Bazal Stepp Jr First Assembly Valley J. H. Brown Rev. Brown Presbyterian Church Parkersburg America Princeton Theological Seminary Presbytery of Donegal United Presbyterian Church U.S.A T. M. Waldron Connie Sabine Sextette Ford Richmond J. W. Walters Mgr Neville St Explorer Pax Store Fayette Band McGraws Brenda Harrah I. P Fabulous Ray Charles Twist Louis Prima and Keely Smith LA Fashions
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