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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1965

Page

10

Mental Health Group Backs Dr Bateman Amid Pressure from Mercer County

Mercer County Mental Health Association endorsed Dr Bateman in a late 1965 letter to Governor Hulett Smith. The unsigned resolution defends hospital actions, criticizes taxes, and urges continued support for mental health leadership while condemning scapegoating and neglect.

Mental Health Group Dr. Bateman Ann Wy Ace Lakin State Bateman Phillip D. Maimon Mercer County Mental Health Association Hulett Smith

wscs states meeting first methodist church

wscs holds a Tuesday 7 30 pm meeting at friendship hall first methodist church with va no 4 in charge program. mrs joe parsons sings heavenly vision with piano by mrs robertson. mrs elbert cook leads, mrs dor a lewis reads and gives the meditation. w c neil discusses service opportun-

First Methodist Church Friendship Hall Va No. 4 Joe Parsons Helen Seen Nce Rs. Robertson Elbert Cook Dora Lewis W. C. Neal

Family Night Set At Church

Beckley Care planned a Tuesday Circle No 1 meeting at the church hosted by Mrs Ruth Dodd and Mrs Charles Alberchinski. Mrs Beni presented a program titled Peace for Mind with greeting cards signed for Hattie Thomas Kathleen Mahan and G B Spangler. Other members included Mrs James Boyd and Mrs W L Whittaker.

Etn Cnersen Crhee Beckley Circle No. 1 Ruth Dodd Charles Alberchinski

Mount Hope Area Hospital Notes and Local Visits

Mount Hope residents report medical updates with several local names. Mrs Louise Hess returns to Oak Hill Hospital for continued treatment, and Mrs Laura Graves recovers at home after hospital observation. Willie Barbera, a Marshall University freshman, stayed with his parents in Bradley and his grandmother in Kilsyth over the weekend.

Mount Hope Lake Eric Bert North Mountain Ave Louise Hess Oak Hill Hospital Laura Graves Golda Graves Willie Barbera Marhall University George Barbera Bradley Luigi Cinotti Kilsyth

Local Society Names in Montgomery Parish Event

A list of attendees includes Mrs. Pete Norford, Mrs. Kenneth Tygrett, Mrs. John Lodder, Mrs. Max Neubert, Mrs. Billie Bibb and Mrs. Claude Bess among others at the Montgomery parish function.

Aliff Pete Norford Kenneth Tygrett John Lodder Max Neubert Billie Bibb Claude Bess

Granddaughter Sharon Anderson Visits Glen Fork Roots

Mr and Mrs Everette Blevins returned Thursday from Silver Mount after taking their granddaughter Sharon Anderson to her parents Mr and Mrs Roger Anderson Sharon spent ten days in Glen Fork with her grandparents Mrs Davis was admitted Friday as a patient in Stevens Clinic Welch Also admitted earlier

Glen Fork Rns Everette Blevins Silver Md Sharon Anderson Roger Anderson Sharon Davis Stevens Clinic Welch

Two Pineville Couples Receive Licenses in Latest Clerk Record

The Pineville licenses list G Sims of Pineville and Bessie M Lawrence Sims as applicants, Frances Margaret Tolliver age 16 daughter of Cal and Ada Cozort Tolliver, and William Watson Lusk age 23 of Cyclone son of Willie Jas Lusk, and Vida Haye Lusk age 17 of Cyclone daughter of Wesley Lee and Zelma Fay Toler Lusk.

Pineville RNS Eune Canty Bet G. Sims Pine A Reteat Bessie M. Lawrence Sims Frances Margaret Ee Cal Ada Cozort Tolliver William Watson Lusk Cyclone Willie Jasoma Perry Lusk Vida Haye Lusk Wesley Lee iZelma Fay Toler Lusk

Wyoming Soldier Is Killed In Viet Nam

Soldier Jackie McMillion, 29, formerly of McGraws, Wyoming, was killed in action in Viet Nam. He enlisted in 1963, trained at Fort Knox, and died while stationed in Korea Camp, leaving a large family in McGraws and Cyclone, including parents Mr and Mrs W H Hern and siblings. Funeral arrangements and full details were released to the family.

Wyoming Viet Nam Jackie Mc ‘ Aerly E Jacke McMilion W. H. Hern D —_ McMillion McMillion Archie McMie Gillie Trump Wilda McMillion McGraw Donnie Lafferty Ray Million Kansas City Kans Ronnie Mc Dale David Eugene Hern Cyclone James Hubert Hern Ironton Ohio David MD County Betty Hagg Iberia Tex

Matheny 4-H Club selects members for fall festival roles

Matheny Hustlers 4-H Club at Matheny Grade School held a meeting themed For Longer Service. Debo​rah Brown led devotion. Dianne Progra spoke on Thoughts. committee chairs were named for finance recreation safety conservation and health. A featured program followed with sewing, reading and an electricity safety talk.

Matheny RNS Matheny Hustlers Deborah Brown Cherry Baldwin Y Dianne Ian Progra Orah Brown Darlene Hendricks Linda Biggs Randy Short William Stewart Pamela England Karen Daniels Brenda Clark Eva Profitt Freda Stewart Joyce Sizemore Kathy Truall Douglas Truall Dianne Stewart Tommy Scott Barry Mullens Martha Hatfield Kathy Lubonia Don Coleman Ronnie Miller Norman Stewart Oe Stewart Carol Jusice Micky Sizemore Freddy Brun

College Student Kills Himself

A college student was found dead in the woods near his home about 6 p.m. by his younger brother Jimmy. Investigators report the death occurred around 5 p.m. from a .22 caliber rifle wound. An inquest was held at 10 p.m. Saturday at Evans Funeral Home in Oceana, with Magistrate Olen Jewell, Dr. Ned Rogers, the county coroner, and six local jurors presiding.

Jimmy Paynter Evans Oceana Olen Jewell Ned Rogers Pineville

Ravencliff visitors and hospital notes unfold in weekender log

Mrs Donald Hall and daughter Whitney left Ravencliff for Rockville Md after two weeks as guests of Mrs Joe Lilly. Her husband’s parent Mrs Tom Hall of Beckley, and her father in Appalachian Regional Hospital remain. Numerous relatives and guests visited, including Mrs ASA Hurst and Mrs Perry Lafferty kin. Weekend guests included Mrs Anna Murphy and Mrs George Osborne with Oak Hill nursing home visits.

Ravencliff Donald Hall Whitney Prince Friday Rockville Joe Lilly Appalachian Regional Hospital Beckley Tom Hall Hall

NOW YOU KNOW By United Press International Whales Sleep Under Water

Whales sea lions and some seals sleep underwater and surface only to breathe according to National Geographic Magazine.

United Press International National Geographic Magazine

Circle Hears Program Theme On Gratitude

The Eliza Bailey Circle of the Woman's Mission Society at First Baptist Oceana met at Mrs. Maude Cozort's home with the theme Gratitude. Devotionals and hymns were shared, readings offered, and a discussion on attitude of gratitude followed. Members were asked to prepare gifts for a state mental hospital and plan the December meeting at Mrs. Claypool's home.

Oceana Eliza Bailey Woman’s Mission Society First Baptist Church of Maude Cozort Lois Beane Virginia Claypool Cozort Rubye Workman Nina Walkler Homer Cook Mora Chambers Betty Ann Cook Bert C. Green

Mrs Rufus Tolliver Honored With Shower

Friday night a pink and blue shower honored Mrs. Rufus Tolliver at the home of Mrs. Jackie Tolliver. Hostesses presented prizes for game winners and the guest list included relatives from Ravencliff Herndon Heights Sabine and Saulsville among others.

Sherry Eller Jessie Brown Roland Shumate Greely McGraw Lon Stewart Walter O’brien Ravencliff Jim Brown Tolliver Helen McGraw Carl Vass Gilmer Walker Ed Kerns McGraws D. J. Bailey Don Hickok Herndon Heights Frances Stewart Sabine Truman White Carolyn White Saulsville

Diet for Dryers

A guide from a gas appliance manufacturers association explains load sizes for efficient drying. When the drum is one third full it holds about 12 pounds of damp laundry, yielding seven pounds of dry wash. If the drum is more than half full of damp clothes, drying efficiency drops and wear may occur.

Management Parley Speakers Named at WV Tech

West Virginia Institute of Technology prepares for the Sixth Annual Management Conference on Wednesday. SAM members invite industrial firms with more than 25 employees to send reps, with a theme on The Future of Equal Opportunity Employment in West Virginia centered on Title 7 of the Civil Rights Act. A 1:45 p.m. registration, 2 p.m. start, speakers include EEO representatives, Sue Scott, Tom Gavett, James Nelson, J P Sheridan, and Homer Davis. A 7:30 p.m. supper and a 9:10 p.m. panel wrap up the day.

Montgomery West Virginia Institute of Technology Tech Society For the Advancement of Management SAM West Virginia Conley Hall Tech Sam U. S. Commission On Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Sue Scott Charleston State of Tom Gavett West Virginia University College of Commerce Gavett West Virginia Human Rights Commission James Nelson Afl-Cio

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting at Bradley Freewill Church

The Bradley Freewill Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary met in the Auxiliary Hall on Thursday. The session began with group singing and prayer led by Mrs. Mary Ann Peters. Mary Elliott performed music and Mrs. Peggy Manning joined as a new member. The discussion centered on the topic The Greatness of God with Psalm 25 read by Mrs. Lula Thompson. The next meeting is scheduled for December 9 with Mrs. Pauline as hostess and other members listed.

Delbert Petters Teddy Holliday Paul McMillion Delbert Thompson Charles Foster Teddy Ann Holliday Penny Peters Paul =e

Thanksgiving Lesson Heard By Churchwomen

The Women’s Society of the Maben Methodist Church met for its November gathering at Mrs. Jack Severt’s home. Devotions centered on Thanksgiving from Psalm 22, with readings by Mrs. Church and publicity chairwoman Mrs. Lewis Meadows. A three month financial report noted funds raised via waistline measurements and miniature churches for love offerings, and the next meeting is set for December 3 at Mrs. Bonnie Basham’s home.

MABEN RNS Women’s Society of the Maben Methodist Church Jack Severt Davie Church Glen Sizemore Pierpont Lewis Meadows Church Bonnie Basham Herman McKinney Grace Church Willis McCoy Sizemore Tilley Meadows

Nolley To Address Concord Conference

Athens report on Concord College hosting a Regional VII Drive In Conference of school and principals associations. George Nolley, Wyoming County Schools superintendent, will speak on cooperative roles. sessions begin 9:30 a.m. with refreshments, 10:15 a.m. remarks by Nolley, 10:45 a.m. discussion by Louise Shimp.

Athens Association of Curriculum Development, Elementary Principals Association Secondary Principals Association Concord College Tuesy College Center Linn Sheets Department of Education Concord George Nolley Wyoming County Louise Shimp Ning For

Weather Disturbance Traced From Sea Off Tanai

A weather notice describes a storm moving toward New York state that likely originated at sea near Tanai. The system emphasizes the maritime source and potential travel path across regional waters.

New York State Tanai

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