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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1968

Page

11

Pledge Ritual Held By Devi Sigma PR Sorority Chapter

Soro Gamii Alpha Chapter of Devi Sigma PR Sorority held its annual pledge ritual Wednesday evening in the Haina of Mes Kealantook Mullens. The ceremony was conducted by the chapter officers led by Mrs. Bill Gord president who announced Thanksgiving baskets would be delivered Nov 23. Members pledged to attend the Union Thanksgiving service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Highland Avenue Bay dist. Cluecis, with attendees including Mrs Ways Comptomptrs Glen Hoo Mrs Fred Jennett Mira ffering Lusk Mrs Mhert Pailsel Mrs Fred Smith and Mrs W L Akers director.

Soro Gamii Alpha Chapter Devi Sigma PR Sorority Haina Mes Kealantook Mullens C &, Stump Jr Glowia Realles Migs Vickc Staton Wealdwhite Ity Bill Gord Unl Highland Avenue Bay Cluecis Ways Comptomptrs Glen Hoo Fred Jennett Mira. Ffering Lusk Mhert Pailsel Fred Smith W. L. Akers Wirector

Mullens Garden Clubs To Judge Christmas Lights

Mullens Garden Club members will judge residential and business Christmas lighting in the Maple Avenue area. The committee, chaired by Mrs. Mae Shumate, includes Mrs. Lloyd Pearis and Mrs. Cloyd Hawkenship. The project supports plantings, bulbs, and festive displays with a district sponsorship noted.

W. 4. Davis Lorena Spillars Mae Shumate Shumate Mittee Lewis S. P.lloyd Childress Pearis Cloyd Hawkenship Ray ‘Yoler Racy Jack Slome Dayton Ohio Shuatate West Virginia Charles ‘Shrushey Munity Park Dee

Students At Sabine Present PTA Thanksgiving Program

Sabine area students from sixth to eighth grade performed a PTA Thanksgiving program at a Tuesday night meeting. Mrs Gittins Mack directed with songs by a mixed chorus listing several student performers. Debates and readings included the story of the first Thanksgiving and Abraham Lincoln. Principal Ernest Shumate led the event while the business session announced a Wyomake County Ward of Education meeting.

Sabine Ty Preston Thel Satine Pare Vhor — Association Gittins Mack Sanity Vickie Frieo Vatriela Cook Brenda Dishwon Strzy Price Mikele Sue Pam Caindt Billy Irlok Torrey Bolly Gregory Uitenle Christina Cook Pant? Brooks Carol Tv Crances ‘Trump Hird Lincoln Wyomake County Act Trump Ernest Shumate Debbie Trent Abraham Lincoln Delliah Balgh Kathy Irick Carolyn Wyats Drenda Distenan Annas Dellbee Pam Brooks Pam Canada Mery Pranters Tate

Be A Reporter Invites Raleigh Fayette and Wyoming Readers

Residents of Fayette Raleigh and Wyoming counties are invited to share news with the Raleigh Register via regional correspondents. Send items to the nearest correspondent listed with contact phones. Reports should identify events clearly for prompt publication in the newspaper.

Fayette Raleigh Wyoming Raleigh Register Bradley - Sand Branch William Gilkerson Crib Ovchard Donnie Nuckols Coal City Pemberton Princewick Fireca Melon Evans Pairdale - Surveyor Helen Sniffer Finn Top - Gheal Coville Nugen Glen White Comtie Nuckola Helen Violet Moore Herndon Susan Quegenber Hone Ee Mabscatl Elizabeth Robinson Maple Fork Cirtsville Sweeneysburg Maynor Leon Thompson Mount Hope Margaret Marehio Muffens Lloyd Bright Pineville Jack Martin Ravencliff-Sabine-McGinns Glen Park-Souisville Elizabeth Wilkinns Edith Pinchum

Newly elected officers of Golden Mulp 4-H Club

The Lester Elementary School group shows officers and members of the Golden Mulp 4-H Club. Seated from left Reginald McGrady vice president, Greg Stoser secretary, Dorothy Miller treasurer, Ronnie Webb assistant secretary, Mrs Dawson Webb. Standings Karen Comstock program leader, Janet Terry songleader, Sunny Bryson chairman, Jean Snuffer game leader. Not shown: Chris Lucas president.

Lester Gc Golden Mulp Deff Club Lester Elementary School Reginald McGrady Ronald McGraly Greg Stoser Eugene Stover Dorothy Miller Charles Meadows Ronnie Webb Dawson Webb Karen Comstock Margarat Comstock Maple Meadow Janet Terry Songieeder Kendall Teery Sunny Bryson Claus Bryson Jean Snuffer Hicers Deogher Mee Ivan Snuffer Lester Chris Lucas Smt Abe Tucas Lara Wall Ta Ore Sé

Legion Post 149 Adjutant Awarded Lifetime Membership

In Fayetteville LaFayette Post No 149 presented Walter Caldwell post adjutant a lifetime membership during a surprise ceremony. District commander Janes Dowling praised the post as West Virginia's finest and lauded Caldwell for service on state committees and as adjutant. A 100 percent post commander award was given for meeting membership goals before Veterans Day, with prizes and special awards for top recruiters. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Biddle Franklin Williams of Maple Fork was also reported.

Fayetteville LaFayette Post No Ausvican Legion Fayettevila Walter Coldwell Janes Dowling Entumander LaFayette Post West Virginia Njiguy Wickey Caldwell Walter American Legion LaFayette Gils Department of West George Siehl John Proppleman Aubrey Riner James Bowling Verla Spy Frank Clinebell Lynest Daenall Claude Bessy LI. van Day Charles Witt Harry H. Alf Harey Miller Leslie W Bradlew Oer Leslie W. Bradley Harry WW. Miller Harry H. Aliff Charles Wilt H. L. van Camp Der

MHS French Club Installs New Officers

Mullens RNS reports MHS French Club installed new officers at the school. Nancy O’Dell led as historian, with Barry Dooley secretary and Martha Nobe treasurer. Other members and sponsors attended a post meeting social and program including a skit by Mike Clay and Harry Dooley.

Ronald O'Dell Susan Evans Martha Nolby Wilma Cook Nancy Gillespie Butch White Dickie White Lina Brickenstlp Idanice Lay Wea Emory White Bill Cook Hazel Roberts Fark White James Gilesnic Jack Clay Janice [Law Wallace Mills

Mt Hope Garden Club Hears District Meeting Report

Mt Hope Garden Club met at the home of Mrs Leo Morcili on Bluestone Road. Members answered roll call with their favorite flower as gifts were exchanged and prizes awarded at the Fayette County Garden Council luncheon. Gifts were collected for Bockley Veterans Hospital. December gathering to be hosted by Mrs Hazel Haley with Christmas gift exchange highlighted.

Mt. Hope Garden Club Monatope Garden Club Airs Leo Morcili Bluestone Road Ralph W. Bailey L. D. Clark Eddie Sauk W. Dunkley Pave & Reparl Fayette County Garden Council White Oak Country Club Oak Hill Souk Quikiey John Bower Crank K. Garrett Russell Patrasoy Mount Mope Club Joe Harvey Mame Darlington E. C. Amick R. W. Batley R. E. Core Bockley Veterans Hospital Dunkley George Guan Pennsylvania OTURA R. W. Bailey Lawrence H. Bennett St. BE Core Mame Darjington Hazel Taley Frank Henserson Js Hazel Haley Bluestone Roads Stadium Drive Frank Henderson

Postmasters Meet Pineville Wyoming County

The Wyoming County Postmasters Association gathered in Pineville in the US Church recreation rooms. A Wednesday church dinner at Pineville Presbyterian featured devotional by Mrs. Gerald Scott on Preparation and Rev. Judd Alford spoke on Stewardship. Numerous local families attended.

Pineville Wyoming County Postmasters Association Recreation Rooms Bineville Pineville Presbyterian Church Gerald Scott Judd Alford Koyperston Presbyteriatt Church Allending Marvin Bowyer David Orville Ross Betsy Ross Doyle Papas Timmy Harry Smith Oscar Butcher Todd Eugene Neal Eugene L Neal l Tammy Trthy Hraxton Ball Kevin deRessric Nelson Pete Paul Patrick

Yule Dinner at Pineville Post Office Circle

A Pineville event Tuesday evening hosted by postmaster Sexton Welch and assistant postmaster William Johnson featured Jolson discussing efficient Christmas mail delivery. A Christmas dinner is planned for December 14 at Pineville Masonic Hall. Refreshments were provided by several local residents. The column also notes a brief historical fact about the franc.

Core-Cola Pineville GC. Sexton Welch William Johnson Jolson Pineville Masonic Hall Ruby Workman Virginia Pomeroy Josepheine Estes N. P. Perry Ravencliff Johnny Alif Oceans J. FR. Reavers Ewa_Bailey Clear Fork Helen Bowmen Matheny Ruby Smith Lynee Dorothea Paynter Kap. Berston Jack Wilcox Allen Synetion Curtis Crotty Muliens Dorothy Greene Brenton Hoste Grove Wyoming

Two-Car Collision Causes $300 Damage in Oak Hill

Oak Hill police report a Thursday morning crash on Osler Avenue when Ace Coleman failed brakes and struck George Richardson on Third Avenue. Richardson and Ralph Luthe were taken to Oak Hill Hospital for treatment. no charges were filed.

Oak Hill George Richardson Ace Coleman Main Street Oak Hi Coleman Pubes Osler Avenue Richardson Third Avenue Ralph Luthe Oak Hill Hospital Weet

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