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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1968

Page

3

Mullens PTA Holds First Meeting At Grade School

Mullens (RNS) Moullens PTA convened its initial gathering at Mullens Grade School. John Moore, now president, led the session with Rev R J Chenoweth delivering the devotion. A sixth grade singing group performed and introduced eight Mullens High students sent to Camp Horseshoe Leadership Camp.

Mullens RNS Moullens John Moore R._J. Chenoweth First United Methodist Church of Tob Admas Lewis D'Antoni Moore Tere PTA

Medical Fees Rise for Welfare Patients in State

Charleston UPI reports Dr S S T Mangus, medical consultant for the State Welfare Department, says the department increased fees paid to physicians for welfare patient treatment by 20 percent. Effective October 1, the rise mainly affects surgical charges, boosting state coverage from about 70 percent of Blue Shield to 30 percent.

Charleston UPI Ss. T. Mangus State Welfare Department Mangus Blue Shield

Clothing Center Aids 223 Families in Pineville

The Clothing Center completed September inventory with 80 orders filled for 4 070 pieces of clothing, distributed to 223 families and 125 pairs of shoes. It served 248 tales and 3nn, 'nmates and 79 of these were head of households. Center seeks children's clothing in all sizes as demand rises with school and cold weather. Donations can be called in or dropped at the Pineville center. contact Hershel Shrewsbury at 2948732 for pickup.

Pineville Fin Clothing Center Nancy Ellenburg Hershel Shrewsbury Pineville Center

Byrd says Moscow trip felt safer than Washington

Senator Hubert C Byrd and his wife found Moscow streets safer than Washington during a recent trip. He warned the U S government must act to restore responsibility and address lawlessness, while not endorsing living in the Soviet Union.

Moscow Byrd Washington UPI Senate Hubert C. Byrd Soviet Union

Shower Held for Mrs Jimmy Adams in Mullensville

A stork shower honoring Mrs Jimmy Adams was hosted Monday at the home of Mrs Robert Allen in Mullensville. Attendees listed include Mrs Violet Bailey Mrs Tierb Miller Mrs Diana Cook and many Adams family members. Guests enjoyed games prizes and refreshments as gifts were opened and displayed.

Pineville Jimmy Adams Robert Allen Mullensville Allen Maylhorm Debbie Hailey Alma Maullens Maggie Adams Violet Halley Happie Adams Francis Altizer Sue Ward Margie Adams Molly Bradford Anna Miety Byvanely Altizer Violet Bailey Tierb Miller Gusty Cook Gastha Mayhorn Diana Cook Booths Stafford Georgis Tilley Garal

Thurmond to Speak at Republican Rally in Lewisburg

UPI reports a Republican rally in Lewisburg on Sunday featuring Sen. Strom Thurmond and several state GOP candidates. Thurmond, once a Democrat, won his Senate seat in 1954 via write-in and later ran as a Republican after switching parties.

Thurmond Lewisburg UPI GOP Strom Thurmond Rl.c Senate

Hinton inaugurates fund drive for 90-bed hospital

HINTON UP I Como community leaders and townspeople gathered Thursday night to launch a drive seeking 204000 to complete Hinton Memorial Hospital scheduled to open in 1968. The four bed facility will open as planned probably in January with incomplete parking and access funds. Hill Burton Act support helped start the project in 1962. Dr. David Meek urged donations, noting non profit hospitals like Hinton’s function as public utilities and may replace proprietary hospitals.

Hinton UPI Hinton Memorial Hospital Alton David Meek Department of Medicine Internal Medicine Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Tia

Oceana Rotary Donates to UF and Plans Local Events

The Oceana Rotary Club approved a $50 donation to the United Fund Drive with Ronald J. Cool serving as chairman. At a Monday dinner meeting at the Oceana Methodist Church, officials announced a wrestling event at Oceana High School scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, with advance tickets $1 for adults and 50 cents for children. They also highlighted a Blue Ridge Quartet appearance at 3 p.m. Sunday, plus pool repairs at Laurel Park Swimming Pool and designated Tuesday evenings as work nights. Carson Stewart reported 95 percent September attendance with all 20 members present.

Oceana Oceana Rotary Club United Fund Drive Ronald J. Cool Fellowship Blue Ridge 3 Ant Pam Les Lively Laurel Park Rotarians Carson Stewart

Dear Mis Muriel Lawrence on a daughter’s drinking trouble

A letter from Muriel Lawrence describes a teenage daughter aged about 15 defying parental rules by going out to a liquor-serving hangout after being warned not to. The writer fears losing control and worries about moral guidance, while the columnist cautions that parental influence feels weighed by Freudian ideas and emphasizes that children determine their parents’ fate through choices.

Muriel Lawrence Mis. Lawrence Penny 15 Gt. T

The Reins Now on Teenage Culture and Morality

The piece laments how teenage culture, shaped by a profit driven society, governs a 14 year old and calls for adults to reflect on their role. It argues adults did not create teen power but should model restraint to prevent harm and awaken self preservation.

Work Programs Are Discussed At Meet

At the Wyoming Inter-Agency Council meeting in Pineville the Beckley Manpower Center coordinator Richard G. Vaughn outlined an office opened in Pineville with 25 hires since opening. Peggy Herri, deputy unemployment commissioner, led a question period on Unemployment Compensation for West Virginians. The WIN Program director Vivian Garland announced Beckley office plans and five new offices across 41 counties. The program aims to move welfare recipients into work, upgrading skills and improving family living standards. Twenty people attended.

Meet Pineville Wyoming Inter-Agency Council Pineville Richard G. Vaughn Beckley Ronald Greer Peggy Herrl West Vivian Garland WIN

Development Corp Elects Officers Sets Up Six Committees

Fayette County Development Corp held its annual meeting in Pineville with officer elections led by outgoing president Robert Hollie. New officers include Charles M. Vickers as president and Orsin Donadison as vice president plus a full slate of directors. Committees on roads, public services, recreation, education, industrial and agricultural development were formed with plans for a banquet October 16 at First Methodist Church and a 2 per person dinner.

Charles M. Vickers Pagettville Fayette Oak Hill Fayette, County Development Corp Will City Jess Kester Helen Greer Robert Hollie FCDG Fayette County Soo Holliday FCC T Uheir Board of Directors State Conservation Commission First Methodist Church Thelof Gladys Stong Pineville Masonic Hall Vals Charles BM. Vickers Fayetteville Orsin Donadison Powellan San, Dorato Mount Hope Kilsyth Neal Balsi Chariton Heighis J. A. Blackburn Bradley Guy &. Dooly Jr Ansted Martin Protrowski Benhelt James Lively Ames Lilly Carl Patton FERC Dallie Anderson Montgomery FCOC Summersville Babl House 61 Route James Lilly Hazel Wright Danese Wibur Wiliams Minden Wentterland Anderson

Divorces Granted in Pineville Circuit Court

The Pineville circuit court granted divorces last week including Dortas Shumate from Larry Shumate with custody of one child awarded to the plaintiff and Diane England from Joseph England with custody of a child awarded to the plaintiff. Other petitions included Mary Jane Nelson from Roger Nelson with custody of the children awarded to the plaintiff and Erdene Delores Davis from Earnest Davis with custody of the infant child awarded to the plaintiff.

Pineville Syaming County Dortas Shumate Larry Shumate Svith Laintiff Charlotte Hawkins Bradford Donald Bradfont Haintiffs Diane England Tosepty England Mary Jane Nelson Roger Lee Nelson Erdene Delores Davis Earnest Mitchell Davis Gideon Edward Sizemore Alma Faye Sizemore Bilton Morgan Patricia Ann Morgan Alta Gay Waycaster Sophen Roger Waycaster

Father, Son Crowned in Hughes River Drowning Incident

A 78 year old Benjamin F. Dulaney and his 49 year old son were crowned Thursday in the Hughes River near here after their car left West Virginia into the stream in Wirt County. A fisherman found the submerged vehicle with wheels showing, state police said.

Crown Elizabeth Benjamin F. Dulaney Ruchle County Dalley Akron Ohio Hughes River Young Dulaney W. Va Wirt County

Doyle To Head Mine Health and Safety Effort

Doyle named to lead an expanded Interior Bureau of Mines safety program focusing on coal miners pneumoconiosis known as black lung and other respiratory hazards. The appointment follows Doyle's prior pioneering work on lung cancer risks among uranium and metal miners.

Wadkington UPL Department of the Interior Bureau of Mineing Honey N. Doyle Doyle

Advisors Recommend Law Commission for Police Standards

Charleston report urged creating a Law Enforcement Standards and Training Commission to set minimum employment, education, and training requirements for aspiring officers. The three part report was presented to Governor Hulett Smith by the Pallee Advisory Commission and will be proposed to the next session of the legislature.

Charleston Arly Law Enforcement Standards and Training Commission Gov Hulett Smith Pallee Advisory Commission

Bill Aims to Help Older Workers Across Sectors

UPI dispatch from Washington notes Sen Jere Mund Randolph of West Virginia proposes a bill to prohibit arbitrary employment denial to workers aged 40 to 65, fund training programs, and create federal service opportunities as part of a broader effort to boost middle aged employment. Senator Ralph W. Yarbrough of Texas supports the measure as co sponsor.

Washington

City Manager Dies in Wheeling After Six-Year tenure

Charles Wasemann aged 68 Wheeling city manager for six years died Thursday night in a local hospital after a short illness. Wasemann first took the post in 1902 and was named to it again that summer.

Wheeling UPI Charles Wasemann Wasemann

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