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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1961

Page

7

Area Couple Charged With Labor Violation

Secretary of Labor obtained a court order charging Harold P. Hunnicutt and Anne S. Hunnicutt doing business as Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. of Princeton Inc. with civil contempt for non compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and a 1957 judgment. An investigation cited underpayment of many employees, failure to pay overtime, and inaccurate payroll records. The petition seeks back wages plus a compensatory fine.

Bluefield Arthur J. Goldberg Charles Donahue United States District Court Harold P. Hunnicutt Anne Hunnicutt Princeton Federal District Court John A. Field Jr United States Department of Labor Jesse B. Thomas Anne S. Hunnicutt Pepsi Cola Bottling Co Princeton, Inc Cantrel & Cochrane Blue Ridge Corp Glen Lyn Pineville H. P. Hunnicutt

Work Progressing On Oak Hill Expressway

State Road Commission Expressway office said the Oak Hill Expressway is 38 percent complete with no extensive work until spring. The road bed is being laid and the overhead bridge to connecting the east end of the city will be finished and open this winter, weather permitting.

Oak Hill RNS State Road Commission Expressway Office

Homemakers Organize Club In Mount Hope

The Mount Hope Home Demonstration Club held its organizational meeting at Mount Hope Methodist Church Social Hall. Officers elected include President Mrs. W L Burruss and Vice President Mrs. Jack Shumate with plans for a Christmas workshop and monthly meetings starting January 25 at Mrs. Burruss home. Attendees included Mrs. Beatrice Whanger and several Mount Hope residents.

Mount Hope RNS Mount Hope Home Demonstration Club W. L. Burruss I. S. McClung Oak Hill W. L. Barruss Leo Morelli Joe Vallina Ralph Deal John Matsko

Ritual of Jewels Set by Oak Hill Sorority

Oak Hill RNS Bet Theta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will present the ritual of jewels for new members on November 28 at Mrs. Ben Norwood’s Oak Hill home. Pledges include Mrs. Aubrey Riner Mrs. Ben Norwood Mrs. Bud Kurtz Mrs. Patrick Watters and Mrs. Larry Novicki. A preferential tea for the new members will follow December 3 at Mrs. Earl Mullens’ home on Country Club Road.

Oak Hill RNS Bet Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Ben Norwood Short Apartments Oak Hall Aubrey Riner Bud Kurtz Patrick Watters Larry Novicki Earl Mullens Country Club Road

Glen Jean Man Fined and Jailed for Theft

Clyde Heath of Glen Jean was fined 30 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail by Magistrate Frank Simms in Fayetteville for stealing coal from the C O Railway Co. Special agent J A McKinney said Heath was throwing coal from railroad cars into a wheelbarrow when caught.

Fayetteville RNS Clyde Heath Glen Jean Frank Simms C. & O. Railway Co J. A. McKinney Heath

Dental Health Director To Speak At PTA Meet

Fayetteville PTA hosts Dr. Gerald R. Guine, head of West Virginia Bureau of Dental Health, to discuss fluoride at the Fayetteville Grade School gym on November 27 at 7 30 p m. Public urged to attend.

PTA Fayetteville Parent Teacher Association Gerald R. Guine Bureau of Dental Health W. Va State Health Department Charleston

Martin family attends niece Kimberly Sue christening

Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Martin and family attended the christening of their niece Kimberly Sue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Martin, at Princeton Methodist Church. Gyna James Hale of Tennessee visited his parents in Pineville. Miss Katy Basham, Concord College student, spent the weekend with her parents in Baileysville.

Pineville ANS Jack D. Martin Kathy Donny Billy David Kimberly Sue Robert G. Martin Princeton Methodist Church Gyna James Hale Tennessee Ralph Hale Katy Basham Concord College Jack Basham Baileysville

Yule Decorations To Be Judged By Garden Club

Pineville contest rules announced by Castle Rock Garden Club for Christmas decorations judged on Christmas day from 8 to 10 p.m. Categories include homes, windows, doors, lawns, roofs, businesses, and overall, with points for originality and lighting. Viewable area spans from Baileysville to Mullens Road and Oceana Road. 18 prizes to be awarded across six classifications.

Garden Club Pineville RNS Castle Rock Garden Club Baileysville Road Mullens Road Church Brothers Oceana Road

Mullens Pool Breaks Even After Seasonal Finances

Mullens committee reports the pool operated within budget after paying all summer expenses. Treasurer Mrs H L Akers says all bills are settled and thanks civic groups for funding that allowed a season restart after a ticket lag. Other members include Curtis Crotty and Mrs Robert Woods.

Mullens BNS H. L. Akers Curtis Crotty Robert Woods

4-H Leaders Honored In Pineville At Achievement Night

About 250 people attended Pineville Grade School No 1 for the annual 4-H Achievement Night. Leaders and counselors honored included Mrs Robert Campbell and Grover Shrewsbury with John McGraws Willing Workers, Mrs Mote Sadler, P E McGraw of Bear town Mountaineers, Wyoming Cardinals, Sand Gap Trail Blazers, and Miss Louise Cozort. Awards were given to 36 4-H members for national competition and 24 for state awards.

Pineville No. 1 Robert Campbell Wyoming Cardinals P. E. McGraw Beartown Mountaineers Mote Sadler John McGraw Grover Shrewsbury Sand Gap Trail Blazers Lou Ise Cozort Mullens Stephenson Oceana Topsy O'Dell

Halsey Family Returns From Visit. Mrs Burks and Yvonne Also Aboard

Mr and Mrs Woodrow Halsey and son Gary their daughter Mrs Jerry Burks and granddaughter Chris Yvonne returned home Wednesday from a visit with the Halseys son and daughter in law A 2C and Mrs Carroll Halsey Chicopee Falls Mass They were overnight guests of Mrs Carroll Halseys father For rest Moody and daughter Virginia in London NH Also R and Mrs Avery Halsey and their four children left Thursday for Apopka Fla where they will live Halsey recalled to his former Florida job Frank Lambert is ill at home.

Apopka, Fla Halsey Florida Frank Lambert

Long Branch 4 H Club Elects Officers for 1962

The Shining Star 4 H Club of Long Branch elected officers for 1962 at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Ernest Bolling. Betty Jean Wade was re elected president with Robert Chambers Jr. as vice president Charles Lewis secretary and Ronnie Dean Lewis treasurer. Wade to serve as club reporter.

PAX RNS Shining Star 4-H Club Long Branch Ernest Bolling West Virginia Hills Betty Jean Wade Robert Chambers Jr Charles Lewis Ronnie Dean Lewis Miss Wade Gladys Wade Bolling E. T. Wade Robert Chambers John Lewis

Burnide Hospitalized After Internal Bleeding

Arley Burnside of Rock Creek is listed in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital Beckley after being admitted Monday with internal hemorrhage. His wife said he complained of not feeling well that morning and worsened during the day. Burnside, a life insurance agent, is suffering from a lingering stomach ulcer per family.

Rock Creek Arley Burnside Raleigh General Hospital Beckley Burnside Life Insurance Company

Open House Observed At Scarbro PTA Meet

Scarbro Elementary School organized a PTA meeting with 102 parents and teachers Tuesday. Students from sixth to eighth grades performed under Miss Ruth Judy. After a brief business session, parents toured classrooms, Mrs Alberta Stickler’s room won the attendance trophy, and a pie supper raised funds for new cabinets. Ten visitors attended.

Scarbro Scarbro Elementary School Ruth Judy Alberta Stickler

Tolliver celebrates 12th birthday with games at home

Duane Tolliver, son of Mr and Mrs Bill Tolliver, was honored on his 12th birthday Monday night at his home. Games were played and refreshments served to Joan Reid Raymond Tolliver Kathy Pruitt Dale Emerson Brooks Gary Tolliver Kenneth Price Eddie Luther Robert Dale Tolliver and Vicki Pruitt.

Sabine Duane Tolliver Bill Tolliver Joan Reid Raymond Tolliver Kathy Pruitt Dale Emerson Brooks Gary Tolliver Kenneth Price Eddie Luther Robert Dale Tolliver Vicki Pruitt

Education Program Topic At Woman's Club Meeting

Mrs John IF McCuskey of Clarksburg spoke at the Pineville Woman's Club dinner about the state wide education program and school hot lunch project. Officials reviewed past presidents, a card party fundraiser, and an amateur contest set for December 8 at Pineville Grade School No 1, with attendees and guest members listed.

Pineville RNS John IF. McCuskey Clarksburg West Virginia Pineville Club James Lyons W. C. Bailey Jr R. Sam Bowers Robert Bailey Jr E. D. Hawley D.V. Hollinger William Lewis C. E. Wilks Darrell C. C. ‘Casteel Woman’s Club Woman’s Club of John F. McCuskey Topsy O'Dell Beckley

Mrs Williams returns home after Charleston visit

Mrs. Claude Williams traveled from Charleston to Cirtsville Monday evening with her brother Harold Evans who returned to East Bank. Miss Rhae Maynor of Maple Fork remains ill at her brother-in-law and sister’s Willis Branch home, while Mrs. Pierce Evans of Cirtsville visits Chicago relatives. Dr. Ross D. Spangler returns to West Chester Pa after visiting family in Cirtsville and Adirondack hunting. Parkersburg guests Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis and children Ricky and Sherry were visitors to Frank Akers. Granddaughters and great granddaughters of Mrs. Rachael Lively visited from Charleston and Arlington for Thanksgiving.

Claude Williams Cirtsville Erma Williams Charleston Harold Evans East Bank Rhae Maynor Maple Fork Charles Tolbert Willis Mason Evans Gary Evans Charles Evans Chicago Charles Ross D. Spangler West Chester Charlie Spangler Duff Spangler Okie Stover Appalachian Mountains Tpr Charles Davis Ricky Sherry Parkersburg Frank Akers Rachael Lively John May Stephanie McNeil Wee Carol Sue Lively Arlington Janet

Lorikeets of eastern Australia forage for nectar

Lorikeets range eucalyptus forests of eastern Australia for nectar. They resemble parrots in beak shape but have brush like tongues to lap up floral syrups.

Australia

Five Girls Born In Area Hospital In Past Week

The Wyoming General Hospital Mullens recorded births of five girls: Dara Lynn Shumate six pounds fourteen ounces to Donald and .Shumate Bud at 2:34 a.m. Nov 16. Juquita Marie Radford Jr. six pounds ten ounces to Andrew and Rhodell Radford at 11:34 a.m. Nov 16. Mary Helen Stockmeyer six pounds six ounces to George and Mary Stockmeyer Oceana at 8:51 p.m. Nov 16. Yvonne Gaye McKinney seven pounds eight and one half ounces to Muriel and O'Dell McKinney Bud at 9:31 a.m. Nov 19. Arline Faye nine pounds two ounces to Henry and Lynco Allen at 7:34 a.m. Nov 18.

George Stockmeyer Oceana Yvonne Gaye Muriel O’dell McKinney Bud Arline Faye Henry Allen Lynco

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Oak Hill Expressway Homemakers Oak Hill Sorority Pineville High School Marilyn Stone Becky Thomas Richard Simmons Barbara Henkins Sandy Rymer James Lawson Clint Lively Wilson Evaline Lively Ethel Lafferty Brice Lafferty C. S. Humphrey Hattie Duncan Walter Lively Harry Lively Michael and Toni Lynn Matheny PTA Meet Woman's Club Neville St Phonl Area Hospital PSP Plak Appalachian A d, Z , . Power Company Owen Avate Krogers S & H_GREEN S&h Eppy Metrecal Waffers Cathy Kaywoodie Gibson
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