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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1961

Page

3

Driftwood arrangements shown at Castle Rock Garden Club meet

Castle Rock Garden Club met at Crowley-Worrell addition Pineville with 17 members. Hostess Mrs Lewis Campbell and co host Mrs William Lewis led plans for the Oct 21 Appalachian District convention. Driftwood floral designs were featured by Mrs Robert M Worrell with help from Mrs Goodwin Jarvis and Mrs Lewis.

Castle Rock Garden Club Pineville RNS Lewis Campbell Crowley-Worrell William Lewis Welch Emergency Hospital John Scoleri Sam Lambert Jack Lambert Mullens Exceptional School

Primatene opens airways and ends asthma cramps

The asthma formula most prescribed by doctors is now sold over the counter. Primatene tablets ease bronchial constriction relieve congestion and calm nerves, providing hours of relief without injections at 98 cents a box.

New York N. Y

Fire Destroys Beauty Shop in Oak Hill

A late Saturday night blaze in Oak Hill destroyed the LaFayette Beauty Shop above the New River Banking and Trust Co and damaged a jewelry store and a used clothing shop on the lower level. Patrolman Pat Waters found the fire at 10 p.m. Fire Chief Arthur Akers put the damage between five and six thousand dollars. Owner Mary Ellen Craft had left the shop at 5 p.m. The fire reportedly began in a closet housing a hot water tank and supplies.

Oak Hill BNS LaFayette New River Banking and Trust Co Pat Waters Arthur Akers Mary Ellen Craft

Visitors to the Kremlin Must Wear Slippers

Visitors to the Kremlin in Moscow are required to wear canvas slippers over their shoes to protect floors from scratches. The policy applies to all guests touring the historic site and is enforced by staff at entrances.

Kremlin Moscow

Miriam Circle Meeting at Mount Hope Baptist Temple

Members of the Miriam Circle met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Frank Graff. Mrs. J. C. Gwinn led the session and reviewed Romans. New reading includes Land of Eldorado and Edge of the Edge. A mission box project to Arizona and White Cross quota were noted. October events and the next meeting set for November 7.

Mount Hope RNS Miriam Circle Mount Hope Baptist Temple Frank Graff J. C. Gwinn Arizona West Virginia Baptist Convention Baptist Church Clarksburg Fayette Baptist Association Fayetteville L. A. Lewallen Hazel Samples Robert Jeter Harry R. Dias Jr

Saint Anthony’s Kilsyth Ladies Guild Meeting Notes

The Ladies Guild of Saint Anthony's Catholic Church in Kilsyth met Wednesday in the Catholic Hall. Rev. Eugene F. Klug led with a blessing, business covered fundraiser cookbooks Dolly Duzets shampoo sale and bake sale report, roll call and minutes read, prayer on the power of prayer, closing prayer, and a pot luck reception. Members listed included Mrs. Louis Angius Mrs. Luigi Cinotti Mrs. Pete Flavo Mrs. Frank Lancianese Mrs. Helen Lepto and others.

Kilsyth RNS Ladies Guild Saint Anthony's Catholic Church Eugene F. Klug Scarbro Father Klug Louis Angius Luigi Cinotti Pete Flavo Frank Lancianese Helen Lepto Fred Stella Eddie Souk George Barbera Edward Marchio

Pendleton Council Finds Strangier Ineligible

City survey shows councilman Jack Strangier resided outside Pendleton city limits, rendering him ineligible for council membership. The council ordered the survey after reports questioned his residency.

Pendleton Ore Jack Strangier iStangier

Scoleri Joins Wyoming Vocational Tech as New Instructor

John F. Scoleri of Pineville starts this year as electricity instructor at Wyoming Vocational Technical School Pineville teaching about 49 students including 42 county high school pupils and 7 area trainees. He is Lion’s Club president and a choir member at First Methodist Church. He also serves as captain in the West Virginia Air National Guard. He previously worked as maintenance electrician for the Wyoming County Board of Education. He is married to Betty Jean Carter and they have two sons Dan and Van.

John F. Scoleri Pineville Wyoming Vocational Technical School Cosine Electrical School Chicago Scoleri Betty Jean Carter Bluefield Dan Van

Laborers Together Playlet Shown At Dunlap Circle

A playlet Laborers Together was presented at the Dunlap Circle of First Baptist Church in Mullens on Orchard Street. Cast included Mrs. Roger Pritchett as Miss Missions and others portraying Indian friend, Japan, Philippine nurse, and Congo Lady. The group voted to send dopeas to Home and Foreign Missionaries.

Congo Ray Toler C. A. Ellison S. P. Pearis H. L. Akers O. H. Martin W. R. Mays J. K. Smith

Woman Charged With Manslaughter in Princeton Slaying

Nan Elizabeth Lewis, 6, of Princeton was charged with manslaughter at a preliminary hearing and released on $1,000 bond. She is accused of fatally shooting her son in law Raymond Gilmore, 48, of Corinne, Friday night in her home.

Princeton RNS Ars Nie Elizabeth Lewis Criminal Court

Constable Indicted in Princeton Area on Larceny Forgery

Mercer County Rock District constable Alvin Hedrick was indicted on larceny and forgery charges. Two Montcalm residents say Hedrick fined them $72 on the spot for coal pilfering and issued a receipt signed by Justice Charles Calfee.

Princeton Mercer County Rock Alvin Hedrick Montcalm Hedrick William O. Bivens Charles Calfee

Red Navy Feels Its Cats By Ray Cromley

The Soviet navy has begun shifting from coastal defense to a broader offensive posture. U S ships now avoid backing down when cut off by Russian vessels, and Moscow plans intensified Arctic maneuvers and submarine offensives with missiles. The United States monitors subs and ships with electronic gear, while Soviets expand ocean bottom studies to guide underwater operations.

Ray Cromley Assn. N Washington NEA U. S U. S. Navy Europe Africa South America Soviet Union

New Garden Therapy Committee Forms At Laurel Club

Laurel Garden Club begins its new Garden Therapy committee by organizing scrapbooks for hospital children. Members present include Mrs. Harry Woods Mrs. N D Trent Mrs Cloyd Blankenship Mrs Mac Shumate club president and Mrs Mays.

Mullens RNS Laurel Garden Club Church Street W. R. Intays Harry Woods N. D. Trent Cloyd Blankenship Mac Shumate The Garden Club Mays

Pax High School Sevent grade officers ejected

Pax High School reports seventh grade class officers ejected. The lineup included Rita Turner president Jane Ellen Lively vice president Josepha Milner secretary and Arnold Whitlow treasurer. George K. Scott serves as homeroom teacher.

Pax High School Rita Turner Daugh W. C. Turner Jane Ellen Lively Tracy Lively Josepha Milner Autrice Millner Arnold Whitlow Claude Whitlow George K. Scott

Greyhound Scenicruiser Service Promises Travel Ease

Greyhound emphasizes its vast coverage with over one million miles daily and more schedules to many destinations. It urges travelers to choose Greyhound Scenicruiser Service for a pleasurable ride and let the company handle the driving.

Greyhound

Pineville High welcomes 18 new students this year

Pineville High School reports 18 new students enrolled this year. New ninth graders include Jon Scalf from Delbarton and Virginia Sizemore from Mullens. New tend grade additions feature Bernice Scalf from Delbarton Lloyd Swetnam from Holden Syvonia Miller from Baileysville Ann Shockey from Morganfield Sherril Hager from Columbus Ohio and Pe Edwards from Stewartville a. Eleven grade newcomers include Benny Nobel from Beckley Johnny Robinette from War Mack Sutton from Chicago Ill Faye Edwards from Hillsville and Stuart Wright who left Pineville to join the U S Army. Senior class additions are Ned Rogers from Lewisburg Carolyn Schockley from Morganfield Hugh Glavier from War James Lee Lawson from Mullens and Gloria Cox from Logan.

Pineville RNS Pineville High School Jon Scalf Delbarton Virginia Sizemore Mullens Bernice ‘Scalf Lloyd Swetnam Holden Syvonia Miller Baileysville Ann Shockey Morganfield Sherril Hager Columbus Ohio Pe Edwards Stewartville Bennie Nobel Beckley Johnny Robinette War Mack Sutton Chicago Faye Edwards Hillsville Stuart Wright U. S. Army Ned Rogers Lewisburg Greenbrier Military School Carolyn Schockley Hugh Glavier James Lee Lawson Gloria Cox Logan

Mullens PTA Sets Tuesday Meeting

Mullens Parent-Teacher Association will hold its first meeting of the year Tuesday at 7 pm in the coat. The association includes Mullens High School Ben Dunman Junior High and Mullens Grade School. New teachers from the three schools will be introduced and the principals Lewis D Antoni Paul Ritchie and Elbert Nok will discuss changes in school activities. County superintendent R E Kuhn is expected to attend. Refreshments will follow a fellowship period after the business session.

Mullens RNS Parent - Teacher Association Mul Association Mullens High School Ben Dunman Mulens Lewis D'Antoni Paul Ritchie Elbert Nok R. E. Kuhn

Charcoal Making Process Described In Brief

Charcoal is produced by heating wood in a sealed space with restricted air. The wood smolders and emits heat without catching fire, forming charcoal.

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