British Peace Corps: Rumble From Jungle Inspires Amateurs
European staff correspondent notes Britons favor inspired amateurs through the British Voluntary Service Overseas. VSO, underfunded yet dedicated, faces critique from field volunteers who compare it unfavorably with the U S Peace Corps. Differences include training, equipment, pay, and support, with Peace Corps volunteers better prepared and funded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom A. Cullen
London
NEA
U. S
Africa
VSO
Peace Corps
Anthony Barnett
USO
Sierra Leone
Boy Scouts
Jane Finch
Nigeria
Peace Cros
United States
Evangelist Rev Dean Bailey to headline Raven Cliff services
The Rev Dean Bailey of Portsmouth Ohio will lead a series of evangelistic services at the Church of God of Prophecy Raven Cliff starting Sunday at 7 30 pm He recently left his pastorate at the Portsmouth church and is the father of Mrs Quentin Stewart and Mrs Ira Laffer ty noted as teachers in the Wyoming County School system
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Bailey
Portsmouth
Ohio
Church of God of Prophecy
Ravencliff
Bailey
Quentin Stewart
Ira Lafferty. MceGraws
Wyoming County
Mrs Parker Feted At Birthday Party
Mrs M L Parker was honored at a surprise birthday party at her Mount Hope home on Montana Street Saturday afternoon hosted by neighborhood friends. Fall decor and a central fall arrangement defined the scene with aides including Miss Willia Thompson and Mrs Frances Gillespie assisting. Attending guests included Aubrey Titlow Ray Titlow and many relatives and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hope
BNS
M. L. Parker
Montana Street
Fan Richeson
Richeson
Willia Thompson
Frances Gillespie
Lawrence Angle
Aubrey Titlow
Ray Titlow
Paul Miller
Sam Dorado
John Hager
A. L. Huffman
Jennifer
Don Cantley
Harry McLain
G. E. Dixon
W. L. Martin
Harry Carper
Marie Carper
Tom Allamon
A. L. Walker
Denver Arnold
Arlee Lively
Malcome Parker
Attend Family Dinner PRINCE
Mr and Mrs D D Thompson and daughter Ruth attended a pre Thanksgiving dinner Sunday at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Dan Crawford 1618 Summers St Hinton The Crawfords will travel Saturday to Chicago TU for Thanksgiving with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Danny Crawford and Linda Lou Also present were the Crawfords son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Max Crawford and Sara Lynn Waynesboro Va and David Thompson of Sandstone son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Thompson Prince
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Crawford
Sara Lynn
Waynesboro
David Thompson
Sandstone
Lewis Thompson
Prince
Sorority Plans Social Events in Oak Hill
Xi Alpha Theta Exemplars of Beta Sigma Phi outline a dinner and dance with husbands at the Terrace Room TV Center and attendance at the Policeman's Ball at the National Guard Armory on November 21. Reservations due by November 19 with Mrs. Ben Teano. Last November meeting November 30 at Mrs. R. R. Thomas Jr. home. Christmas party December 16 at Mrs. Teano's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
Ben Teano
Xi Alpha Theta
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Teano
TV Center
National Guard Armory
John P. Duda
R. R. Thomas Jr
Earl Bannister Jr
D. C. Rapp Jr
James Hess
James Painter
Gene Carter
Louis Scott
Ray Ellison
Hobart Watson
First Grade Royals Crowned At Local Coronation
Debbie Sizemore and Donald Clay were named queen and king at a school coronation. Edna McMillian, Rob ert Tolliver, Anita Bailey and John Brown also placed. Clay crowned the pair with help from Mrs. Dennis Shumate, presenting cups and gifts to the four pictured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debbie Sizemore
Fred Sizemore
Donald Clay
Rom Clay
Soulsville
Aunne
Edna McMillian
Ed McMillian
McGraws
Robert Tolliver
Jim Tolliver
Anita Bailey
Louise Bailey
John Brown
Jack Brown
Clay
Dennis Shumate
Girl Scout Troop No 316 Chooses Leaders at Pineville Church
Charlene Beavers and Sally Metz named patrol leaders for Junior Girl Scout Troop 316 sponsored by Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church Pineville. Other officers include Sandra Poff as song and game leader, Debbie Cooper secretary, Sharon Hardman treasurer. Leaders meet weekly in Fellowship Hall. Cadet Scouts led by Mrs Ralph Looney meet Tuesdays at the Presbyterian Church. First commercially successful open hearth furnace was built in South Boston Massachusetts in 1870.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Pineville
Charlene Beavers
Charles Beavers
Sally Metz
Harold Metz
Sandra Poff
Arthur Poff
Debbie Cooper
Estill Cooper
Sharon Hardman
Hayward Hardman
W. W. Bolt
Charles Parker
Fellowship Hall
Ralph Looney
Presbyterian Church
South Boston
Mass
Ladies Night Planned by Mount Hope Lions Club
Mount Hope Lions Club president George Scott Vargo announced Ladies Night at the Thursday dinner meeting at the Lions Clubhouse on Chestnut Circle. Carbide Chorus from Charleston will provide entertainment. The Annual Football Banquet is set for December 3 at Mount Hope High School, with a Pancake Feed on December 5. Tickets are available from any club member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hope
ANS
George Scott Vargo
Mount Hope Lions Club
Lions Clubhouse
Chestnut Circle
Carbide Chorus
Charleston
Mount Hope High School
Lions Club
Neighborhood correspondents seek Raleigh Register tips
Raleigh four counties urge residents to report news via designated Regional News Service correspondents. Contact nearest writer by area including Crab Orchard Fairdale Flat Top Glen White Herndon MacArthur Maple Fork Mabscott Mount Hope Mullens Oak Hill Oceana Pax Pineville Ravencliff Sabine McGraws Glen Fork Soulsville Shady Spring Sophia and Sophia area contacts listed with names and phone numbers. Continuous tips welcomed for timely publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Raleigh
Wyoming
Raleigh Register
Oak Hill
Floyd
Warrick Jr
Oceana
Mike Meador
Pax
Hazel Mowell
Pineville
Jack Martin
Ravencliff-Sabine-McGraws
Glen Fork
Soulsville
Elizabeth Williams
Mullens
Rock Creek
Maude Parolari
Whitesville
Wyoming Circuit Court Disposes Cases Involving Felonies And Slights
Wyoming County court handled settlements and pleas over the past week. Bluefield Hardware Co. won 2318.66 dollars plus costs from Mulllens Plumbing and Heating. Several defendants faced probation and jail terms for felonies including burglary and assault and battery. A notable case involved Benjamin Bailey Harper ordered to pay child support of 10 dollars monthly. Many indictments were continued or reduced to lesser charges with probation or jail time. Local actions include dismissals and delays to reflect ongoing court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Hardware Co
Harry Woods
Mullens Plumbing and Heating Co
Bluefield Company
Andy Justice
Laura Mullins
Id Creekness
West Virginia
Don Chambers
John
Johnny) Miller
Benjamin Bailey Harper
Mary Lou Fortner
Walter Sargent
Earl Bailey
James Lafferty
Council
Wyoming
James
Jimmy) Rufus
Albert Anthony
John Gorskey
Miss Linda Macon and Richard Taylor Honored at Maben Party
Miss Linda Macon and fiancé Richard Taylor of McAlpin were honored Saturday night with an informal gathering at the Birchfield home in Maben. Hosts included Mrs. Earl Birchfield and others. attendees from Lester Hotchkiss Sophia Soulsville Maben Itmann McAlpin and nearby towns enjoyed games, dancing, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maben
Linda Macon
Richard Taylor
McAlphin
Earl Birchfield
Eunice Birchfield
Linda Tyree
Larry Birchfield
Joel Birchfield
Larry Acord
Drema Lear
Joey Birchfield
Dale Birchfield
Teddy Milam
Larry Moore
Acie O’neil
Sandra Griffith
Lora Lie Williams
Florence Williams
Timmy Williams
Nathan Canada
Ralph Canada
Johnny Tibbs
George Butcher
Lester
Phylis Cook
Sharon Halsey
Hotchkiss
Russell Paine
Sophia
Damon Clay
Robert Clay
Soulsville
Freda Birchfield
Ginger McGraw
Alex Leonard
Itmann
George Taylor
Faye Taylor
Kevin Taylor
Roy Taylor
McAlpin
Ravencliff Social Notes Describe Local Family Visits
Reverend Dean Bailey visits relatives in McGraws and Martinsville while his wife regards illness with daily therapy. Extended family gatherings include Mr. and Mrs. Quentin Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Lafferty, the Shumates, and the Nolley family. Other items note Aden Tilley’s hospital discharge, Mrs. Lee Morgan’s recuperation, and local guests from Dayton and Roanoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Bailey
Herndon
Jeffrey Cooper
True
Giles Lucas
Hurley Shumate
Beckley
Clarence Pinson
Dayton
Ohio
Wade Pinson
Dewey ‘Lilly
Roanoke
Lona Gunnoe
Kopperston
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Sarawak
Colombia
Yvonne Reed
Reed
Santa
Santa Post Office
Santa Claus
Indiana
Sarita Claus
Reggster
McGraws School
Verne E. Clay
John McGraw
Ladies Night
Marge Rhodes Rowe
Fairdale
Glen Daniel
C. W. Walker, Jr
Flat Top
Ghent
Cordie Nugen
Glen White
Donnie Nuckols
Herndon-Covel-Garwood
Terry Bailey
MacArthur
Maple Fork
Madge Davis
Russell Pegram
Wyoming Circuit Court
Audley Shrewsbury
Moundsville
Shrewsbury
Aubrey
Audrey) Shrewsubry
Johnny Ray Miller
Jimmy Lee Rufus
A. J. Fuller Jr
Margaret L. Stafford Kirk
Curtis Walker
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