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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1972

Page

6

Goals Of Special Education Discussed By Baptist Speaker

Mullens Elementary School special education teacher Rhonda Blankenship spoke at Highland Avenue Baptist Women about four goals: self realization good human relationships economic efficiency and civic responsibility. She described the DISTAR method Direct Instructional System for arithmetic reading and language as a structured approach for special education. The group discussed making cancer pads and planned to raise the topic with their circles. An Oct 24 fall rally at Northfork was announced with contact to Mrs Earnest Musser.

Blankenship Northfork Earnest Musser

Reception Set For T. Hylton in Moose Club Ballrooms

Mullens friends hold a reception Sunday in the Moose Club ballroom from 1 pm to 3 pm honoring Tracy Hylton the Republican candidate for the ninth West Virginia Senate seat. Hylton is expected to speak briefly.

Mullens Tracy Hylton Moose Club West Virginia Hylton

Hearing Held For Two Jail Escapees

Two Wyoming County Jail escapees appeared before Magistrate Faye Rose. Jerry Jackson 26 of Baileysville with petty larceny term was sentenced to six months. Clyde Parsons 45 of Davin jailed for forgery was bound over to the grand jury. They were captured near Brenton about 11 pm Tuesday, per Sheriff Harold Hatfield.

Pineville Wyoming County Faye Rose Jerry Jackson Baileysville Clyde Parsons Davin Brenton Harold Hatfield

Youth in Revolt Screened at Matheny Church

The Matheny Church of God will show the film Youth in Revolt on Tuesday at 7 15 pm. Rev. Boyd England will present the movie and the public is invited. Pastor Rev R E Butler leads the church.

Matheny Church of God Boyd England R. E. Butler

National Career Guidance Week Scheduled Oct 22 28

Mount Hope principal James Casebolt announces the seventh National Career Guidance Week observed Oct 22 28. The theme Tomorrow Is Now stresses planning today for tomorrow's career choices amid changing work, with counselors nationwide aiding job and training opportunities.

Mount Hope James Casebolt Mount Hope High School Casebolt The National Vocational

Mullens Officials Discuss Purchase of New Ditching Backhoe

Mullens City Council members met with reps from Dearing Brothers, General Tractor and Equipment, and West Virginia Tractor to discuss a backhoe purchase. They reviewed bucket size diesel and gas options, differential locks, roll over protection, and optional cabs with heater. Bids will be submitted November 1.

Mullens RNS Tol Dearing Brothers of Prosperity General Tractor and Equipment I Co Beckley West Virginia Tractor and Engineer Charleston James Dearing Dearing Brothers Delbert Worley Oscar England Wiliam J. Brooks Worley Circle Drive

Kerri Williams Feted At Party

Kerri Dee Williams celebrated her sixth birthday with family at home. Guests included Mary Beth Church Cheri Hill Sarah Martin and many others. The Raggedy Ann themed party featured games prizes and a street sewer line issue discussed by Mullens and city officials.

Williams Leigh Ann Martin Michelle Stevens Melissa Friend Lori Simmons Mullens Mary Beth Church Alma Gays Melissa Bailey Jilly Neely Cheri Hill Angelia Occu- Church Christina Church

Eastern Coal Corp announces Harris Kopperston Wharton personnel changes

Elmer L Murphy transfers to Kopperston as mine superintendent at No 1 and No 2 mines. Troy E Francis promoted to superintendent of Harris No 1 and No 2 at Bald Knob. Gary G Gallaher named assistant mine superintendent of Harris No 1 and No 2. Willis J Boshell promoted to general mine foreman succeeding Francis. Estil E White promoted to preparation plant foreman at Harris after John W Woods retires Oct 31.

Pittsburgh Eastern Associated Coal Corp Harris, Kopperston Wharton Elmer L. Murphy Kopperston Murphy Eastern Harris Bald Knob Beckley Troy E. Francis Harris No Francis Oceana Glen Fork Recreation Commissioners Opation Adkins Gary G. Gallaher Hartis Harris No. 1 No. 2 Gallaher Concord College Athens Beckley College Willis J. Boshell Troy Francis Boshell Geraldine Manning Estil E. White Wharton Mines White John W. Woods May Lou Poore Barrett

Ruth Sarver Crowned Homecoming Queen at MJHS Mullens

Ruth Sarver daughter of Mr and Mrs James Sarver Mullens was crowned homecoming queen at the Mullens Junior High School game. Karen Mullins the 1971 queen assisted by Karen’s escorts and the Mullens band performed as a downtown parade and homecoming dance were planned Balancing details include nine grade level attendants and escorts from Mullens and surrounding areas

Mullens RNS Ruth ‘Sarver James Sarver Karen Mullins Mullens High School Ruth Ricky Rezzonico Bill Rezzonico Frances Harris Ruth Sarver MJHS John A. Robinson Kevin Gregg Kenneth Gregg Cynthia Anderson Cathy Stafford DeAnn Smith Belinda Cumby Susan King Terri Lea Phillips Marvy Frances Campbell Karen Clara DeBoard Catherine Stewart

Trick Or Treat Hours Announced At Mullens Council

Mullens city commissioners announced Halloween trick or treat hours from 6 30 p m to 9 p m on October 31.

Mullens ANS

Puerto Rico Lottery Draws 19,473 Tax Free Prizes This Week

In a regular drawing the Puerto Rico lottery awards 19 473 tax free prizes. Three top prizes of 100 000 dollars and the lowest prize is the ticket cost. In four larger annual drawings top prizes reach 400 000 dollars and winners collectively exceed 36 7 million per drawing.

UPI Puerto Rico

Instruction Film For Poll Workers Slated In Wyoming

Pineville Wyoming County Court met to view an instructional film for upcoming election workers. The event is set for 7 pm October 21 in the county courtroom. The meeting also approved notary bonds, guardianships, executors, and appraisers for local estates and notices of various appointments.

Wyoming Pineville Wyoming County Council On Aging, Inc Lolder Piney O’neal Oceana Glen Rogers North Springs Waco W. W. Bailey Thomas Smith James R. Mink Charlotte E. Minks Cecille F. Newsome Stephen Vickers Donald E. Vickers Frank 'N. L’gara Jeanette” H. ‘Wilkinson Thestate Charles C. Holloway Martha Browning Danny Ray Vaneda Browning Ann C. Wilcox Stone & Cook, Inc Betty Rasnick Jo Ann Rasnick Eugene Cook Beulah E. Cook H. L. Hatfield Halsey Bailey D. G Moler Judy Lester Jimmy Lyons Mildred Brooks Howard Brooks G. W. Hines James G. Brooks Larry Scott

Maryland State House as Revolution’s hinge ends war

Annapolis notes that the Maryland State House served as national capital for nine months during the Continental Congress and hosted two endings of the American Revolution. Gen George Washington resigned his commission on December 23 1783 in the old senate chamber and on January 14 1784 Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris officially ending the war.

Annapolis

Reunion for the Williams Family in Artie

ARTIE-Chriss Williams arrived Saturday from Ocean Side Calif and a Williams family reunion was held Sunday at the home of the mother Mrs. Macie Lee Williams. Attendees included Lawrence Williams and son Michael Beckley. Gentry Williams and sons Randy and Ricky and daughter Merida Beckley. Evaline Craft New York City. Connie Toney and sons Darrien and Brian Beckley. Billy Williams and children Craig Pammy Belva. David Williams and children Willie Lisa Julia Huntington. Jonathan Williams Sweeneysburg. Joseph Williams and son Stephenson Artie. Teddy Williams Beckley. Allen Higginbothand and daughter Angela Charleston.

Artie Chriss Williams Ocean Side Calif Williams Macie Lee Williams Lawrence Williams Michael Beckley Gentry Williams Randy Ricky White Oak Merida Evaline Craft New York City Connie Toney Darrien Brian Billy Williams Craig and Pammy Belva David Williams Willie Lisa Julia Huntington Jonathan Williams Sweeneysburg Joseph Williams Stephenson Teddy Williams Allen Higginbothand Angela Charleston

Unusual Leave Request Linked To Whale’s Woe

Private Gary Smart sought compassionate leave to visit a sick whale, not a relative. He had left Windsor Safari Park to join the army and hoped Ramu would eat again after his return.

Windsor England UPD Gary Smart Parachute Regiment Smart Windsor Safari Park Ramu the Whale Gary Ramu

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