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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1968

Page

4

Vo-Tech Students Form Two Industrial Clubs

Wyoming Vocational Technical School in Pineville hosted the formation of two VICA industrial clubs. Members from Baileysville Oceana Pineville Glen Rogers Meruden Mollins Marianna and Stephenson elected officers, discussed goals and challenges, and planned charity baskets for Thanksgiving distributions to local families. Girl Scout Troop 359 Mullens aiding Christmas toy drives for the American Red Cross is noted.

PINEVILLE — Tio Vocational «Industrial = Clubs of America Wyoming ~ Vocational Technical School Pineville Baileysville Oceana Glen Rogers Meruden Mollins A. M. Club Bectinar Plummey Clearfork Hotly Toler Dannyl Jacard Lally Baldwin Kopperston Jim Sizemore Matheny Bil Durbin Tigers Delmey Shrewsbury Stephenson Johny Belcher Marianna Dale Tusk

Reorganizational Meeting for Mt Hope WSCS Planned

WSCS at Mt Hope Church prepares for a December reorganizational meeting to form United Women's Society. Circle No 2 met at 1 p.m. Circle No 1 met at homes. program included That Magnificent Minority. Dinner planned Nov 20 with Circle 1 in charge of kitchen. Several members attended and more listed.

WSCS Mt. Hope Church Momsnal RNS Methodist Church Georges W. W. Hond Scott Varro Prank Garrett Grey L. Vatte Son Vonn Massunr Circle No. 1 Woman's Society of Christian’ Service United Women's Society Ralph Thompson Jr Theresa Hanns Anna Cope Pred Uyan Loraine Wetring Jennie Cope Carter Frank R. Garrett Wow. Hond

Council Plans Roundtable Meet

Tom Gair nanaway executive director of the Southern West Virginia Economic Development Corp spoke at the Wyoming County InterAgency Council meeting in Pinevilla Gannaway discussed the corporation role in community and small county development background on the program to date and future hopes Cecil Lacy Mullens is chairman Plans were made for a roundtable discussion in December on the council projects Special invitations will be extended to all county officials and heads of civil groups Seventeen members were present.

Tinsville Tom Gainaway Souther West Virginia Economic Development Corp Myas Wyoming County InterAgency Council Pinevilla Gannaway Southern West Virgina Economic Development Corporation West Virginia Progran Cecil Lacy Mullens Seventenen

Jurors To Report For Fayette Circuit Grand Jury

Fayetteville clerk Maxwell announces grand jurors for November term will report December 2. Names include Beecher Adkins Prince Dreama Adkins Leaken Robert P. Adkins Oak Hill Amik Mount Hope Roy Billups Willis Brane Clarence Bostic Montgomery William Brown Keele Paul Osle Danese Charles E Dean Langacre Tyler Elgin Montgomery F J Eye Gavley Bridge W L Wartensstein Thurmond George Hutlivid Fayetteville Jennings Hilton Sum G E Jones Mount Hope Willard McGraw Ansted.

Fayetteviler Maxwel Fayette Circuit Teva Beecher Adkins Prince Dreama_ Adkins Leaken Robert P. Adkins Oak II Amik Mount Hoy Roy Billups Willis Brane Clarence Bostic Montgomer William 12, Brown Keele Paul Osle Danese Charles E. Dean Langacre Tyler Elgin Montgomery F. J. Eye Gavley Bridge W. L. Wartenstein Thurmond George ‘Hutlivid Fayetteville Jennings Hilton Sum G. E. Jones Mount Hope Willard McGraw Ansted

Tech Singers Set Pop Concert at Tech Center

Montgomery Too wes Virginia Tech Singers prepare a pop concert in the Tech Center Balgama on Nov 18 at 7:30 pm. The program features New Orleans jazz era pieces modern ballads folk and western songs. Soloists include Gree Conley South Charleston Charles Faucher Task Bank Linda Hundley Victor Fran Kinley Charite Heights Witwam Kanbam Montgomery Laurie Parsons Newinn Robin Simpson Cedar Grove Romale Wallon Luriton. Accompanists are Larry Coles gullay Carl Grooms Cedar Drove drums Charles Hatcher Oak Hill Sheila Stainaker Valley Bend. Songs include People It Could Have Been Night Maria Everything Is Coming Up Roses and a Broadway medley from George M.

Montgomery Virginia Tech Tech Cente Balgama Will

Style Show Highlights Meet Style Show Highlights Meet

Beta Rigma Pai Sorority a style show Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs Robby Jack Cook featured Virginia Baynes of Beckley and members of the chapter as models. The president Mrs FL S Cilfee Jr announced Thanksgiving baskets for needy families to be ready by November 23 at Bla's. Attending were Ms Jimmy McVey Mrs Warita Clark Mrs Clifton Pauley Mrs Jon Hill Mrs Al Sundavel Nes Greeley Wyett Mrs Andrew Smith Mrs Den Neeley Mrs Ray Caldwell Mrs Jim Mowers Mes Jou Witt Mrs Jack Finney and others. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs Joe Till 1510 Moran Ave on December 4.

Mumueno LtNn X Alpha Psi Beta Rigma Pai Ffliahlang Avenue Robby Jack Cook Kengimeth Sluss Ifs. R Virginia Baynes Beckley Sjmembers Imodels FL S Cilfee Jr Bla’s Jimmy McVey Warita Clark Clifton Pauley Airs Jon Hill al Sundavel Nes Greeley Wyett Andrew Smith den Neeley Ray Caldwell Jim Mowers Jou Witt Jack Finney Ubul "Finney Ivan Wikes Caffee Sluss le Ellest Betty Wikes Joe Till Moran Ave Dov

Spanishturg High to stage 1920s Vaudeville show

Spanishburg High School presents an all time vaudeville show on November 22 in the high school auditorium. The program centers on 1920s tunes by Irving Berlin with student songs dances and novelty numbers. Clove Meadows will host, Four Top Banana Comedians headlined by Dennis Michael Ronald Griffith Donald Griffith and Eugene Whitehead, with Fred Raines as accompanist and Mrs. Virginia Gleason directing.

Spanishburg Spanishturg High School Irving Berlin Dennis Michael Ronald Griffith Donald Griffith Eugene Whitehead Fred Raines Virginia Gleason Choral Muste Spanishburg High Schoal

Maple Fork community notes and ribbons ceremony

Fragmented report from Maple Fork area noting Airman JC Douglis Taily released from an Air Force hospital in Wiesbaden Germany and returning to base in Wheelus Libya. Also mentions Pineville Moonspinners 4-H Club Ribbon awards and fellowship at United Methodist Church, with attendees and Extension office visit for project booklets. Includes local names and scattered commentary on campaign activity and protest votes.

Carlos E. Lilly Douglis Taily Air Force Hospital Weisbaden Germany Lily Ans Wheelug Libya Africa Biddle Williams Raleigh General Tosalini Beckley Pineville Tw Moonspinners Stall Vale Fellowship Mall United Methunis Church de Wilhtouw

Miners Start Oxygen Fund For Minden Man

Disabled Mindatae miners launch a fundraiser for Lawrence Bennett age 83 who has suffered silicosis and arthritis for years and can no longer work. Bennett’s condition worsened about six years ago, prompting the community aid effort to secure ongoing oxygen support.

Minden Mindatae Lawrence Bennett Lie Bennett

Fayetteville Marriage Licenses Issued This Week

Eight couples listed with names ages and residences seeking marriage licenses in Fayette County. Notable pairs include Larry Allen Coon and Edith Sue Jobson. Kenneth Eugene Dempsey and Velma Ramsey. David Leon Davis and Marjazla Sneliglen. Roy James Proffitt and Deloris Ann Burrows. Other applicants include William Arden Shaver and Kathy Clark Fowler. George Williamson and Kathy Lavon Marsies. John Wo Woon and MaryTidred Buckner. Choyte and Ophelia Ramsey Shrout.

Payetteville Fayette County Clark Larry Allen Coon Einomner George Nil Milired Bustie Coon Edith Sue Jobson Af Allay Mike and Gaynelle DiGiscom Jateison Kenneth Eugene Demspsey Akrin Qhio Raymond Nhl Tucille Ramsey Deimp Aniel Lindl Tan ‘Frees Akoys Burrows William Arden Shaver Beckley Garland Dorati Yous Shaver Kathy Clark Fawter Oak Tull James Kathleen Clark Fowler Tsnac Cleveland ‘Tuney Dathon Chaves Dawn Smith Torey van Arene Low Daderwooll Secayliro Daughrce Tia White George Williamson Tof Holly Grove Genre J Kelly Younus Williamson Kathy Lavon Marsies Swithees Ralyh Andl Jnseft Cox Marsho John Wo Woon Mount Tope George Airey Murphy Wea Mary Tidred Choyte Mavol Ini Dlaughter Me Buckner Ophelia Ramsey Shrout

Judge Denies Petitions in Payette County Case

In Payette County Circuit Court Judge Charles J. Garvin rejected two petitions related to inbeas corpus appeals led by Glen Leon Laykins and others. The decisions reference a drive dubbed a "great pro Hawkins" and mention sentencing of an individual for first degree murder. Testimony touched on wage and benefit disputes, including monthly income and oxygen costs, with filings showing alleged misadvisement of rights and requests for examination of witnesses.

Payettevilgl Mayele County Charles J. Garvin Glen Leon Laykins Lee Brits Summersville Buston Wooding West Virginia Oak Fii Bennett Sammily Jase Maveh

Unclear OCR: Heitz sentenced in West Virginia case

Fragmentary text indicates a defendant named Heitz faced a sentence in a West Virginia penitentiary on April 24. The victim’s identity and gender are disputed, and the defendant claims rights were violated and inadequate legal advice. No clear verdict or sentence outcome is stated.

Heitz West Virginia Ile

Personnel Group Sets Yule Dinner in Pineville

The Southern West Virginia Personnel Association met in Pineville and heard Donald Bulger discuss Effective Communications. Orbie Swisher presided. B. Hark led as president. A Christmas party plan was unveiled for Lake Stephens with a social hour at 1 a.m. and dinner at 7.

Pineville Soutcrn West Virginia Personnel Association Stountail Orbie Swisher Consolidated Gas Co Donald Bulger Consolidated Dias Suysph. Corp Glarksbaye Jon B. Hark Logan Ranger Fuel Co Heckley Lake Stephens

iClub Meeting Report From Charleston Clean Up Campaign

iClub members met Tuesday at Mei Willian Lewis home with Miss Violet Lusk as hostess and Mes Sant Lambert president. They discussed a Clean-Up Campaign in Charleston, planned planting yibulbs around the courthouse, and heard a program on preserving and protecting birds through winter. An auction of garden items and calendar books occurred, with hostess gifts and refreshments served by several members.

Gilmer Mines Uehairman John Lambert

Canvass Completes With Minor Changes in Fayette County

Fayetteville officials wrapped up the official canvass of votes on Wednesday at the Fayette County Courthouse. No major shifts were observed though the tally included one vote for Pat Paulson for president.

Fayetteville Fayette County Pat Paulson

Appalachian grants fund Wyoming airport project

The Appalachian Regional Commission approved $10,060 in federal support to build an airport in Wyoming County, West Virginia, boosting the Appalachian share to $101,580 of a $610,000 project. State and federal aviation funds will cover remaining costs. Other grants include a $2,558 grant from the Journal Service Foundation for a growth study by Dr. Squire at West Virginia University Aerospace Department and $2,558 for land acquisition near Molly River State Park.

Wyoming Airport Wassington UPI Appalachias Jonal Selenve Foundation Squire West Virginia University Aerospace Department Burea Molly River State Park

Union Thanksgiving Service Slated in Fayetteville

The Fayetteville Ministerial Association will hold an annual Union Thanksgiving Service at 7:30 PM November 27 at the First Baptist Church Fayetteville. Rev. Jenn Nunley will speak, with music by the Fayetteville High School Glee Club directed by Miss Bla Vaglio. pastor David Saeed is listed.

Fayetteville First Baptist Church of

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