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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1961

Page

13

The Lost Church Play By Christian Youth Fellowship

The Christian Youth Fellowship at First Christian Church presents The Lost Church at 7:30 p.m. Sunday on the Men's Classroom stage. A man doubts church relevance as his son plans ministry. cast includes Lloydette Humphrey Judy Kiddy Carol Pierce Bob Via and others directed by Rev. Robert Mathews.

Christian Youth Fellowship Dramatics Group First Christian Church Lloydette Humphrey Judy Kiddy Carol Pierce Bob Via Back Row Mac Porterfield Sharon Sharp Everett Wray Susan Pettry Mary Ellen Houchins Jim Monk Vicki Shumate Mike Shumate Robert Mathews Christian Education The Church

Deeds On File Record of Local Real Estate Transfers

Deeds on file record transfers in Shady Spring Laurel Hollow East Gulf Beckley and Beckley Town districts. Mabes transfer to Plumley for 1950 dollars. Jarrells transfer to Hobart Jarrell. Harolds transfer to Chester and Laura White for 200 dollars. Dunns transfer to Hazie F Williams for 687 dollars.

Bobby Melba Mabes Donald Kathleen Plumley Shady Spring Donnie Myrtle Jarrell Hobart Jarrell Laurel Hollow Marsh Fork Elmer C Ruby Harold Chester A Laura White East Gulf Slab Fork Noma Ellen Dunn Wesley H. Dunn Hazie F. Williams Beckley

Raleigh Baptists Adopt Basket Project

The Raleigh Baptist Associations Youth Rally adopted "Baskets for the Needy" as its project at a meeting Tuesday held at the Cullowhee Baptist Church. Rev. H. A. McClung preached on the Christian life. The next rally location will be announced at the youth cabinet meeting at First Baptist Church on Tuesday.

Raleigh Baptist Associations Calloway Oo Baptist Church H. A. McClung First Baptist Church

Youth Anniversary Services Scheduled at East Park Church

The Church of the Living God East Park observes Youth Anniversary services today and Sunday honoring members of a year or longer. Rev Corey Mitchell of Ebenezer Baptist Church speaks at 7 PM with Ebonyzer Chorus singing. Sunday features general singing at 3 PM. refreshments follow the evening service.

Church of the Living God East Park Corey Mitchell Ebenezer Baptist Church Ebenezer Chorus

Boy Charged With Breaking Windows

An 11 year old Calloway Heights boy was arrested by Beck ley State Police on charges of breaking windows at Walter Martin 215 Sycamore St last Friday. He confessed to throwing rocks and potatoes causing about 15 dollars damage with curtains torn. He was released in his parents custody.

Calloway Heights Beckley Walter Martin Sycamore St

Commodities Distribution at Newton Meadows Home

Surplus food distribution runs today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the home of Newton Meadows on Pluto Road. Meadows asks recipients to bring their own containers.

Newton Meadows Pluto Road Meadows

Doctor Answers on Golden Staph Infections and Neuralgia

A reader asks about recurrent boils from a resistant golden staph strain and possible vaccine versus penicillin. The physician notes vaccine may be ineffective, highlights Staphcillin, and urges tracing household transmission to end the cycle. The text also covers cancer contagion fears and trigeminal neuralgia relief through jaw misalignment and dental evaluation plus possible brain surgery.

Weekend Optimism and A Historic Milestone Preview

The text notes a hopeful weekend with constructive aims and possible reunion plans. It recalls the 1805 organization of the Female Charitable Society in Whasset Me as America’s first women’s club. It also predicts China may reach one billion people between 1970 and 1975, with Japan’s birth rate falling and India’s rising.

Female Charitable Society Silas Lee Whasset America China Japan India

Zodiac Horoscope Page 1961 Field Enterprises

The column lists sun signs with brief guidance for Aries through Pisces. It notes themes like keeping quiet in jest, progressing in work, turning thoughts into reality, managing time, duty first in conflict, and helping friends while balancing family responsibilities. Published by Field Enterprises in 1961.

LIBRA Scorpio Sagittarius Ion Deere Capricorn ARIUS

Covered Dish Dinner by Cirtsville PTA

The Cirtsville Elementary School PTA sponsors a covered dish dinner at 5 o'clock tonight to raise funds for the school playground. The meeting featured a music program led by Pauline Hughes with a 30 piece harmonica band, solos by Dianne Pittman and Lewis Bowyer, and duets by Pittman with Pack and Lilly.

Cirtsville Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association Pauline Hughes Dianne Pittman Lewis Bowyer Gary Wickline Pamela Pack Carolyn Lilly Glee

Mercesburg Academy Latin Honor Society Names Member

Robert M. Wein son of Mr and Mrs I R Wein 107 Queen St joins the Laticlavii honorary Latin society at Mercersburg Academy announced by S J Szekely Latin Department head and adviser. The Laticlavii name recalls Ancient Rome wearers of a purple stripe on their togas.

Robert M. Wein I. R. Wein Queen St Laticlavii Mercersburg Academy S. J. Szekely Rome

Death notices and funeral announcements sweep regional obituaries

Avery L. Mueller age 51 of 502 Valley Drive funeral 2 p.m. Friday in Melton Mortuary Chapel burial Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens pallbearers named. George F Scarbro 69 of Biloxi formerly Beckley died November 14 body at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel burial Sunset Memorial Park pallbearers listed. Raymond Mallory Meador 62 of Coolridge died November 15 funeral 2 p.m. November 17 at Shady Bowl Community Church burial Meador Cemetery Shady Spring body at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel.

Mueller Mueller Avery L Valley Drive Melton Mortuary Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Dennis Thomas Bobby Freshour Brenco Della Mea Bill Myles Walter Dempsey, Jr B. E. Wallace Tommy Love Jack Ball Scarbro Scarbro George F Biloxi Mississippi Beckley Rose and Quesenberry South Kanawha Street Rose and Quesenberry Peace Cameron Lilly Sunset Memorial Park Beckley Masonic Lodge No. 95 A.F A. M Frank Adams Elmer Banker Henry Butterworth Clinton Meadows Joe McElyea Mose Pitzer Vick Robinson Joe Withrow A. F Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel Meador Meador Raymond Mallory Coolridge Shady Bowl Oscar Lilly Meador Shady Spring Kanawha Street

Jaycees Officially Adopts New Name West Virginia Group

The West Virginia Jaycees vote to drop long form name and adopt Jaycees as the official abbreviated name. Directors move to avoid public impression of being junior adjuncts of chambers of commerce. A Summersville chapter objection to highway routing is noted during the meeting.

Huntington UPI Jaycees West Virginia Junior Chamber of Commerce Chambers of Commerce Summersville Morgantown Charleston Beckley

Found Hound in Beckley Parking Lot

A red bone male hound found in Beckley in a Summers County area. Owner may claim by identifying and paying for ad. Call 252-FOUND for details at Beckley Newspapers parking lot.

Bluestone Summers County Beckley Iden G Beckley Newspapers Beckley Post Office

ABI Song Groups Schedule Busy Week

Appalachian Bible Institute groups Bradley plan musical programs at area churches this week. Grace Notes sing at Stamford Road Baptist Church Sunday. Shine Trio at Shady Spring Baptist Church Friday and Glen View Baptist Church Youth Time Saturday. Freshmen male quartet at Prosperity Fundamental Baptist Church Saturday and Shady Spring Baptist Church Sunday. Appalachian Ambassadors lead children's meeting in Iron Gate Virginia Friday to Sunday.

Appalachian Bible Institute Bradley Grace Notes Stamford Road Sunshine Trio Shady Spring Baptist Church Glen View Baptist Church Prosperity Fundamental Baptist Church Appalachian Ambassadors Iron Gate

Fund Drive Services Scheduled At Welcome Baptist Church

Three day fund drive services are set at Welcome Baptist Church East Park. Friday and Thursday start at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. The Rev Henry Dubois and singers from New Hope Baptist Beckley lead Thursday. The Rev Nelson Staples and singers from Elizabeth Beckley and Mul lens churches lead Thursday. The Rev Edward Abram and singers from Central Baptist Beckley lead Sunday.

Welcome Baptist Church East Park Henry Dubois New Hope Baptist Church Beckley Nelson Staples Elizabeth Baptist Church McAlpin First Baptist Church Mullens Edward Abram Central Baptist Church East Beckley

Lost Youngster Fay Meador Missing In Woods Near Whitestick Street

Seven year old Fay Meador, son of Mrs Reba Meador of Artie, wandered three hours Sunday in woods near Whitestick Street while staying with grandmother Mrs Margaret Meador on Harper Road. Public notice: I will not be responsible for debts or obligations made by anyone other than myself. Harold Clyburn Prosperity ll-17-Fri-2-RR

Fay Meador Whitestick Street Reba Meador Artie Naomi Meador Register Margaret Meador Harper Road Harold Clyburn

Notice to Creditors and Beneficiaries in WV Estate

Notice to creditors and beneficiaries of the estates of William Rupert Campbell and Joseph Asbury Lilly, both deceased, to present all claims with vouchers to Roy A. Cunningham Commissioner of Accounts Raleigh County West Virginia by May 21, 1962 at 10 00 a m. Failure to file may bar benefits. Beneficiaries must appear to protect interests. Dated November 1961.

William Rupert Campbell Beckley West Virginia Roy A Cunningham Raleigh County Joseph Asbury Lilly Roy A. Cunningham

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