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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1962

Page

9

Bride Elect Honored At Shower In Mullens

Jam ie Snyder bride elect of Harold Dean Palmer was feted at a bridal tea in Currie Hall First Presbyterian Church Mullens. Hostesses listed. Snyder to wed Palmer December 28. Attendee list includes numerous local residents and relatives.

Charles Bailey Gordon Skidmore Ted Robinette Barbara Allen Mary Alice Steele Jan Caldwell N. D. Trent Miss Snyder Palmer Gerald Snyder Mullens Lessie Palmer New Richmond al Sandoval Harold Dooley Jeri J. J. Blankenship Glen Hudgins

Bible Class To Retain Officers In Fayetteville

The Callawn Bible Class of First Baptist Church Fayetteville will keep its officers for the year. At the Friday meeting after the annual Thanksgiving dinner, officers were named: Ramon Adkins president Thomas Broach vice president Harrison Bryant secretary treasurer and teacher Mrs Ralph Kemper. Mrs Lewis Tolliver chaired with help from several members as devotional duties and project reports were shared.

Fayetteville RNS Callawn Bible First Baptist Church of Ramon _ Adkins Thomas Broach Harrison Bryant Ralph Kemper Lewis Tolliver Herbert Collins Frank Clineball Clay Skaggs Karl W. Parrish Kemper Boston Dempsey Holly Kessler Mary Lu Blake Martha Cindy Roy D. Cruikshank Sharon Steve Homer Fitzwater William O. Wood Ramon Adkins K. W. Parrish Garfield Keith Vicki Lewis Burkey David Bruce Curry

Now You Know By United Press International

There were an estimated 19 450 deaths by death by own action in the United States in 1960 according to the Statistical Abstract of the United States.

United Press International United States

Sunday School Class Teachers Plan Work

A Fayetteville Church of God Sunday School class teachers meeting took place Sunday at 6:30 p.m. The group discussed programs and visitation committees. Meetings occur on the first and third Sundays each month. Attendees included Rev William Dreger, Charles Payne, Jasper Tredway, David Bocock, Anna Faye Jones, and several others.

Fayetteville RNS

Evangelistic Services In Third Week At Church Of God

The Church of God in Glen Fore continues evangelistic services for a third weekend. Services run Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. Reverend Billie Parks leads, with guest minister Evangelist T L Sizemore returning for a third week. Thursday night will be a Thanksgiving service.

Glen Fore RNS Church of God Billie Parks T. L. Sizemore Sizemore

Fire damages four-room Iroquois home in weekend blaze

Iroquois fire crews responded to a call at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Ellis on Saturday. A spokesman said the damage to the four-room house was heavy and the cause is unknown. No one was at home when the fire started.

Iroquois RNS Mullens Charles Ellis

Patients Listed At Area Hospital In Mulens WV

The Wyoming General Hospital in Mullens lists patients and discharges by date from November 13 to November 17. Names include Clarence Mills Mary Maynor Hallie Maynor Diana Wyatt Edward Rinehart Kathy Akers and many others with multiple discharges noted.

Mullens ANS Wyoming General Hospital Clarence Mills Covel Mary Maynor Clear Fork Hallie Maynor Diana Wyatt Brenton James Hines Kathy Akers Resoco Mary Cantrell Phyllis Brown McGraws Louise’ Jennings East Gulf Edward Rinehart Helen John Reedy Stephenson Vera Akers Glen Rogers Helen Morgan Herndon Heights Ethel Blankenship Ollie Halsey New Richmond Elsie Swope Kimberly Yvonne McKinney Amigo Virgie Bishop Bud Nancy Shrewsbury Margaret Lusk Verna Harris George Sizemore Patricia Webb Henry McKinney Nona Gibson Portsmouth Ohio Nannie Runion Itmann Marjorie Woolwine Alpeca Dallas Wood Barbara Barton Lee Burgess Chester Warren Emma _ Tolliver Fred Shumate Pineville Ella Mae Smith Otis Stowers Barbara Mullins Ravencliff Bruce Bryars Herndon Ilene McKinney Marianna Nancy Billings Barbara Hayes Kenneth Monk Johnny Ricks

Holly Exhibit Featured at Mullens Laurel Garden Show

Mrs. Roger Pritchett chairing education exhibits explains holly varieties and care for Mullens Laurel Garden Club’s December 1 flower show It's Christmas In This House with four holly classes for entries not exceeding 20 inches.

Roger Pritchett Educationa Mullens Laurel Garden Club Charleston

Language Study Under Way At Glen Rogers HS

Glen Rogers High School participates in a national survey by the Modern Language Association to map language offerings and enrollments in U.S. secondary schools. The study aims to determine first instructional grade level and years of language study, covering French German Italian Latin Russian Spanish and neglected languages like Arabic Chinese Greek Hebrew Japanese Norwegian Polish Portuguese and Swedish.

Glen Rogers RNS Glen Rogers High School Modern Language Association of America New York U. S. Office of Education Cooperation of Education State Departments of Education L. A. Dillon

Thanksgiving Service Set By Area Churches

Mullens area churches hold a Union Thanksgiving service at 7:30 p m today in First Methodist Church Mullens. Rev Alvin Hancock of the Pentecostal Holiness Church will be the speaker and Rev Virgil Conant will lead the devotional. Sponsored by Mullens Ministerial Association, the yearly event rotates among churches and the public is invited.

Mullens ANS First Methodist Alvin Hancock Pentecostal Holiness Church Virgil Conant Mullens Ministerial Association

Neighbors honor Mrs Cather Pettry at tackfest party

In Ravencliff neighbors gathered Saturday night at Mrs. Cather Pettry's home to celebrate her birthday with a tacky dress party. Several guests earned best costume recognition, including Mrs. Gree ly McGraw and Mrs. Lon Stewart, while others in attendance included Mrs. Louise Bailey and the Hurst family.

Paul Brooks Freida Lafferty W. H. McGraw Louise Bailey Asa Hurst William Mullens David Trump Gary Debbie

Greg Sproles Honored On 7th Birthday

Greg Sproles son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Sproles celebrated his seventh birthday with a party Saturday in the Chestnut Room of the Legion Home Maple Avenue Decorations featured the Huckleberry Hound theme Games were played and refreshments served to attendees including Matt Abbott Sheryl Akers Kathy Akers Terry Clifton Kenneth Tygrett Margaret Ann Kuhn Tommy Wendell Mark Bennett Vicki Stanley Janie Naylor Eva Rahall Judy Anderson Brad Witt Pam Webb Curt Wallace Cindy Feazell Daniel Thomas Allen Calvert and Becky Sproles

Fayetteville RNS Greg Sproles Kenneth Sproles Keller Avenue Chestnut Room Legion Home Maple Avenue Matt Abbott Sheryl Akers Kathy Akers Terry Clifton Kenneth Tygrett Margaret Ann Kuhn Tommy Wendell Mark Bennett Vicki Stanley Janie Nay

Fire damages $7,000 at Maben company store

A blaze at the Maben company store caused about 7000 dollars in damage on Saturday morning. Merchandise manager Charles Gwynn said a short circuit in the compressor started the fire, which store employees extinguished before Mullens Fire Department arrived.

MABEN RNS Maben Company Charles Gwynn Mullens

Sorority Accepts Six New Pledges in Candlelight Ritual

In Pineville Gamma Xi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi welcomed six new pledges at a candlelight ceremony at Mrs. Ames C. Lyons home. Pledges were Mrs. Alfred Broom Mrs. Tommy Wilson Miss Caryl Trent Mrs. William Owens and Mrs. Bobby Doss. The service was led by President Mrs. Eugene Graham with assistors Mrs. Sam Lambert Mrs. Jack D Martin Mrs. John H. Martin and Mrs. Lyons. A December 8 Christmas Dance at Mullens Legion Club was announced.

Alfred Broom Tommy Wilson Caryl Trent William Owens Bobby Doss Sam Lambert Jack D. Martin John H. Martin Lyons Pineville RNS Gamma Xi Beta Sigma Phi Ames C. Lyons Riverdrive Eugene Graham Graham Legion Club Mullens John Martin Ways and Means James Franklin Richard L. Huffman Lambert David Wilson Miss Trent W. W. Bolt Doss

Glen Rogers social notes and funeral attendance

Glen Rogers and Beckley area residents appear in a string of social mentions. Mr and Mrs George Thompson hosted their daughter Mrs F J Harrington of Harper Road Beckley. W J Barrett, a Glen Rogers pioneer, had funeral services attended by locals. Other visits include Mr and Mrs Hayden Wolfe with Sunday dinner, and Glen Rogers Beckt Ravencliff area travel by Glen White and Bol. Various locals hosted relatives from Washington D C Newport News and Richwood for weekends and dinners.

Glen Rogers RNS George Thompson F. J. Harrington Harper Road Beckley Hayden Wolfe Junior Bailey Fairdale W. J. Barrett Ravencliff Glen White Bol Tom Dezarn Bobby Arlington, Va Melvin Richardson James Gray Washington D. C W. W. Alderman Bessie Drysdale Buddy Vannatter Johnny Angela Powie Wyde Boyd Meyers Newport News Glen Rogers High School John Sizemore Charmen North Richwood

Achievement Night Set PHS in Pineville

Mrs. Tony Perry leader of the Willing Workers 4-H Club and county leaders met with Roscoe J. Plumley to plan the countywide Achievement Night for Wyoming County 4-H clubs. The event is slated for Pineville on November 30.

Ravencliff ANS Tony Perry Willing Workers Pineville Wyoming County Perry Roscoe J. Plumley Effie Brooks Wyoming Ethel McConshay Mullens

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jamie Snyder Barbara Sie Palmer Robert Jones Tott McGraw William Pradich Roy Ross Gilbert Robinette Floyd Houck C. E. Lewis Mary and Midge T. K. Morrison Frank Roncella Ray Davis Bernard Rasnake Kenneth Smith Stella Deihl Carlyle Russell E. E. Newsome W. A. Delp Eddie Pryor W. D. Akers Maurice Anderson Harry Houck Fred Conner A. L. Devis C. W. Burdiss John D. Farmer L. Harmon Thomas _ Staton Mary Thomas Agnes Gore Edna Gary Eric Pack Clifton Pauley Vance Thompson W. C. Neal S. I. Smith Rodney Devis Harry McNutt Ray Dooley Curtis Crotty John Tice Burbridge Adams Annie Price Alex Shaffer Roy Kemp Margaret Carr Woodrow Cook Lucille Hayes Emory White Harold Lilly Dave Lucas Paul Martin Andrew Tolley Ray Toler al Toler Sam White W. F. Staats L. C. Stewart Sam Foglesong Kellan Snyder Alton Caldwell Gary Houck Sam Farley Mario Cardenas George Fordham Arthur Kingdon Fred Kingdon Frank Morris C. V. Feller Jack Feller Martin Backus C. L. White Clyde Byrd Howard Wikes Tracy Hylton J. G. Mason M. M. Shumate V. Duncan W. P. Pack Paul Ritchie L. C. Sclater Dewey Houck J. H. Taylor Henry Agee Norman Williams Delmas Caldwell Larry Stanley O. D. Lipscomb Bill Moore Gerri Belcher Bety Belcher Kathie Jo Snyder Bible Class Area Holly H. H. Mounts Glen Rogers HS C. Pettry J. W. Walters Mgr Neville St James C. Lyons PHS Kentucky GO Modern Blue Star BLUE AMERE
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