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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1962

Page

7

DAR Delegates Named for State Conference at Martinsburg

Oak Hill DAR selects delegates and alternates for the state convention in Martinsburg October 25 to 27. Delegates are Mrs. J. B. Thompson, Miss Willia Thompson, and Mrs. W. P. Bittinger. alternates are Mrs. R. L. Hughes, Mrs. C. R. Hill, and Mrs. J. M. Frances. Meeting hosted by Mrs. J. B. Thompson on Jones Avenue.

Oak Hill RNS the Daughters of the American Revolution DAR Martinsburg J. B. Thompson Willia Thompson W. P. Bittinger R. L. Hughes C. R. Hill J. M. Frances

Kingston Junior High Carnival Adds Special Entertainment

Kingston Junior High School plans a Nov. 3 carnival with dancers Linda Smith and Nancy Dickson and music by P. D. Smith and Tempos of Fayetteville. Principal John Marra leads the event with PTA members running booths. A noon Nov. 31 basketball game between faculty and the school team will raise funds via a food drive, with groceries sold at a reduced price in the Country Store. Proceeds benefit the General Fund to buy school necessities and new cheerleader uniforms.

Kingston RNS Linda Smith Fayetteville Nancy Dickson Oak Hill P. D. Smith Tempos John Marra Parent Frank Holstein John Marta Shirley McKown Patricia Bennett Chilton Bailey Carl Sprouse Jessie Thomas Patricia Winston

Itmann Postmaster Examination Open

Itmann seeks a postmaster at Itmann with a 4605 dollar yearly salary. Applications close November 6. Applicants need one year of relevant experience or education to substitute for six months, and must pass a written test. Residency within the delivery area for one year prior, age 18 by closing date, and under 70 for appointment. Information at Itmann Post Office and with the U S Civil Service Commission in Washington.

Itmann U. S. Civil Service Commission Itmann Post Office Washington 25 Db. C

Freewill Auxiliary Accepts New Project

Bradley ANS reports the Freewill Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary met in the auxiliary hall with Mrs. Nathan Elliott presiding. They opened with singing and prayer, introduced the program Enlistment for Missions, and discussed Ministry of Prayer. A new project selling Christmas cards was approved amid talk of the church auditorium. Members present included Miss Jean Ann Suttle, Mrs. Lula Thompson, Miss Mary Carol Elliott, and Miss Loretta Thompson.

Pastor Shows Film At Guild Meeting Kilsyth

Saint Anthony's Guild met in Kilsyth Catholic Hall with Mrs. Edward Marchio presiding. Rev. Leo E. Warner presented a film on The Mass. New altar leaders for October and November hosts were announced, and fruit cake orders were taken for the holidays.

Kilsyth RNS Saint Anthony’s Guild Edward Marchio Leo E. Warner Father Warner Ravenswood Catholic Church Sts. Peter and Paul Scarbro St. Anthony’s Church Eddie Souk Pauline Taggart Fred Stella Louis Angius Guild Pete Falvo Frank Lancianese Luigi Cinotti Pete Calberto Catherine Vargo George Barbera

Mrs. Fred Wells Leads Circle Meet Program

Fayetteville Methodist Circle No. 2 met at the home of Mrs. Melvin Powell with co host Mrs. A H Bowling. Mrs. Harry Aliff chaired the business session and Mrs. Fred Wells presented What to Tell Our Children. Discussion covered a bake sale at the church Wednesday and cards were signed for shut ins and a get well note for Mrs. Blanche Echols.

Fayetteville RNS Blanche Echols R. A. Hannah Aliff John Witt Jr Pat Bennett A. B. Wilson Frank Love Wells Orval Davis Dan Perdue Louise Hoover Jack Wendell W.S.C.S

Dr Coxfield To Speak At WSS Meeting

Mullens RNS reports Dr Bertha Coxfield will address the Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m at First Methodist Church She is on furlough from India where she teaches at the Women's Christian College in Madras

Glen Rogers Grade PTA Officers Map Year’s Activities

At Glen Rogers Grade School a PTA dinner meeting mapped the year’s work with Dr. C. C. Cottrill as outgoing president and Mrs. John Sizemore as new vice president. The group voted to continue aiding the hot lunch program and plan a food booth for the November election built by PTA men.

Parent-Teacher Association Glen Rogers Grade School C. C. Cottrill John Sizemore Kelly Sizemore Hayden

Ellis Family Reunion at Pine Grove Baptist Church

The Ellis family from Ravencliff gathered for a Sunday reunion at Pine Grove Baptist Church led by Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Ellis. Attendees included Carl Ellis with son Kenney, Jesse. Clyde Ellis with children Kathy Karen Amos Danny. Glen Rogers. Virgil Ellis Jr and sons Bobby Billy. Matheny Betty Patty Madeline Jimmy Roger Ellis. plus guests Jess Brunty Jodie Brooks and Pearl Brown Hatcher.

Sabine RNS Virgil Ellis Pine Grove Baptist Church Ravencliff Ellis Carl Ellis Kenney Jesse Clyde Ellis Kathy Karen Amos Danny Glen Rogers Virgil Ellis Jr Bobby Billy Matheny Betty Patty Madeline Jimmy Roger Ellis Jess Brunty Jodie Brooks Pearl Brown Hatcher

Wyoming Easter Seal Chairman Honored in Parkersburg

Ned Crews of Pineville received a miniature stepladder at the state convention for the Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults. He has chaired the Wyoming County Society for three years earning national recognition. The local society achieved the highest yearly goal percentage at 107 percent.

Pineville RNS Ned Crews Eddie Crews Parkersburg Easter Seal Society Crews Wyoming County Society

Dempsey to Grant State Workers Time Off for Eisenhower Talk

Gov. John N. Dempsey a Democrat will give state employees Monday time off to hear former President Dwight D. Eisenhower speak in support of the Republican state ticket. Eisenhower is expected to campaign across Hartford.

Hartford, Conn UPI John N. Dempsey Dwight D. Eisenhower Dempsey

Suburbia's Coddled Kids Draw Fire From Wyden Book

A syndicated column critiques Peter Wyden's Suburbia's Coddled Kids arguing parental overindulgence spans social strata. It contrasts suburban wealth with East Side slums, noting indecision as the era’s hallmark while calling for clearer values and real consequences for children.

East Side Larry Suburbia Lois Philip Harvard Joe Conchita Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Mount Hope News Briefs Roundup

J H Coleman a patient at Beckley Veterans Hospital. Bill Potter and daughter Karen relocate to Cincinnati Ohio after Potter accepts work with the Food and Drug Commission. Lawrence Bennett improving at Raleigh General Hospital after leg injuries at work. Mrs Sarah McWilliams visiting Jel se and friends in Pittsburgh. Mrs Paul Wills seriously ill following heart attack at home. Tom Warren and Margaret Harless family visits Mount Hope area. Mrs A G Harless patient at Oak Hill Hospital.

Mount Hope J. H Coleman Beckley Veterans Hospital Bill Potter Karen Cincinnati Ohio Potter Paul Wills Raleigh General Hospital Thomas A. War Ren Margaret Harless Sharon A. G. Harless Oak Hill Tom Warren Oak Hill Hospital

Accused Slayer Waives To Grand Jury Action

Charles Ed gar Williams 39 of Hinton waived to grand jury in a preliminary hearing on a murder charge after a night club shooting that left Bob Galloway 31 of Hinton wounded five times outside the Paradise Club Williams stated Galloway struck him with a shotgun earlier in the evening and that he returned to retrieve his coat before firing authorities said he turned himself in at a nearby home and then reported the pistol was discarded in a passing rail car while police joined the search for the weapon.

Hinton ANS Charles Edgar Williams Biy J. E. Holttony Williams Summers County Bobby Galloway Bobby Wheeler Galloway Alderson Paradise Club Wheeler Sgt Chesapeake and Ohio C&o

Fayetteville Woman Tours B 47 Bomber at Mountain Home AFB

Fayetteville resident Mrs. William R. Laird III visits Mountain Home Air Force Base Idaho, sitting at the controls of a B 47 jet bomber during her recent base tour.

Fayetteville Afb Mountain Home Air Force Base Idaho William R. Laird U. S William R. Laird Ill D-W. Va

Fourth grade cheerleaders pose with their team

The caption lists Barbara Salters, Jeannie Osborne as head cheerleader, along with a sixth grader and Rita Hale, a fifth grade student, photographed as a grade level group.

Barbara Salters Jeannie Osborne Rita Hale

Local Social Notes From Oceana And Nearby Areas

Auspicious gatherings and travel news flow from Oceana and neighboring towns. Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Hatfield hosted sisters Mrs. J. L. Stearns and family including Wally Wagner and sons. Mrs. Lambert and Greg Johnson visited relatives in Ohio. others sent farewells or returned to duty at Biloxi and Charlottesville. Don Cook improves after a stroke. Don D. Cook’s condition noted amid health updates. Ted Sauls and daughters Linda and Toni visited Rev. and Mrs. Wayne Rollins in Princeton and called on the Doaks. former Kopperston residents.

Oceana RNS R. C. Hatfield J. L. Stearns Wally Wagjner Wally Jr Mark Chapmansville Stearns Hatfields Bill Lambert Greg J. C. Johnson Jr Ewington Ohio Waynesburg Mike Daniels Ivan Daniels Biloxi Miss Air Force Wade Maynard University Hospital Charlottesville Don D. Cook Ted Sauls Linda Toni Princeton Wayne Rollins Earl Doak Lynn Sauls Kopperston

Egg market reporter in Pittsburgh joke years

Dorothy Hudson has supplied the Pittsburgh egg market report for 20 years. When asked how she likes her eggs done she quipped she hasn't tasted one in 20 years.

Pittsburgh UPI Dorothy Hudson Daily Egg Market

Stops Constipation Due to Aging Colon

COLONAID prevents dry hardened waste and smooths passage. It retones flabby colon muscles with a gentle rebulking action. The product acts on nerve reflexes to stimulate mass movement in the lower colon, relieving chronic constipation overnight. Safe for expectant mothers and does not interfere with nutrient absorption. Introductory size 43¢.

New Colonaid

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J. L. Wilkins E. O. McClure J. M. Francesa Constitution Week George Edwards Fayetteville High School J. E. Howard Mount Gary Domi Amedeo Domi Domi Bellemeade Baptist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship Gary Glen Rogers High School Freewill Auxiliary Fred Wells Dr. Coxfield WSS PTA Wyoming Muriel Lawrence OLD Quaker Distilling CO Lawrenceburg, Ind Shelia Courington Nancy Seaton Pricilla Clark Ashland Ashland Oil & Refining Company U.S. Highway 21 Sprague West Virginia
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