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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1958
Page
6
Mulllens High School sets Oct 29 for college day in the auditorium with eight colleges represented. Bluefield State College and Charleston Commercial College appear for the first time. Alderson-Broaddus Beckley College and West Virginia University are among others represented to guide students toward higher education.
Sophia High School Science Club planned a donkey basketball game at the Wednesday meeting presided by Dreama McVey. A committee was appointed to meet Principal J L Hornbeck to set a date. members named Laura McVey Shelby McVey Emanuel Gaziano.
Trap Hill High School appoints Jean Hartson, senior, as head majorette. Other majorettes include Sandra Lilly, Janet Stoots, Nancy Cormick, Helen McGinnis, Sue Hinte, and Helen Erwin, with Helen McGinnis serving as assistant head.
Twenty five members gathered to discuss purchasing science pins science papers and magazines for the club and the members.
Barbara Cook leads Mullens High School annual staff with Doris Turner and Carol Sue McKinney as co editors of the Hi-Lights. The roster lists Karyl White Kathy D Antoni Carol Burdiss Ronnie Ferrell David Elmore Carol Foglesong Anna Brown Judy Grindstaff Sue Brooks Mary Ann Forren Brenda Elliot Judy Shumate Robert Morris Richard Turnmire Pat Fizer Mary Curtis Pat Lawson and others in roles from circulation to photography. Barbara has state youth distinctions and holds drama leadership roles. Doris is a former magazine drive top seller and FBLA state candidate. Carol serves a second year as Hi-Lights co editor and is active in Future Teachers of America. Mary Ann Forren is the former feature editor.
Sophia High School announced the class officers for the three upper grades. Senior president is Jimmy Young with Janet Burnett as vice president and Drema McVey as secretary. treasurer Billy Jones. sergeant-at-arms Billy Jones and Jack Monk. Senior sponsors are Evelyn Jackson, Roland Smith, Jesse Lacy, and Lawrence Pruett. Junior officers lead Judson Walker as president with Shelby McVey as VP and Brenda Shumate as secretary. Joan Smith treasurer. sergeant-at-arms Jimmy Calvert. Student Council reps include Dreama McVey and others. Sophomore and junior sponsors listed. Harold Calhoun leads the sophomore class with Melissa Carvin as VP and Janice Riddle as secretary and treasurer. Don Shupe sergeant-at-arms.
The Hi-Y Club at Sophia High School added five new members Doug Maynor Max Travis Henry Houseknecht Clayton Parker and Jimmy Hammond. Induction date not set. President read the constitution explained dues and pins. Pete Hornbeck gave a speech Bobby Barke read a poem Shelby McVey offered the closing prayer. The group attended a joint Tri-Hi-Y Hi-Y meeting at Mullens High School Monday at 8 30 p m.
Sophia High School will crown a Carnival Queen Saturday with five finalists Carroll Mason Loretta Young Martha Hall Deloris Velleri and Patty Jones chosen from about 30 contestants. The event is chaired by Mrs. Roland Smith with Mrs. Robert Hatcher assisting.
Rosa Lee Stover a Clear Fork High School junior is president of the Raleigh Wyoming County Press Association elected at the first meeting. Rita Helvey from Stoco High School Coal City is vice president Claie Smith from Mark Twain High School Stotesbury is secretary and Betty Greer from Woodrow Wilson High Beckley is treasurer. Jack Hurley from Stoco High School and Mrs Sally Neal from Mullens High School are advisors. Students from Woodrow Wilson Mark Twain Stoco and Clear Fork attended the meeting.
Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce announces a community wide My True Security Program for high school seniors. The five minute script contest emphasizes initiative and self reliance for a secure future. State and national prizes include trips and scholarships. Local Jaycees lead with chairman John J. Flanagan and members listed.
Peggy Richmond and Claudius Newman are named as new cheerleaders at Woodrow Wilson High School. Peggy is Freeweld’s daughter living at 121 Granville Avenue and studying a college preparatory course. Chippy Newman, 17, is daughter of Dr and Mrs R E Newman of 31 Queen Street, also taking a college prep course. Rounding out the squad are Nancy Sparkes Ronald Godby and Earland Tomczyk.
A hungry thief robbed Margie’s Coffee Shop in Mount Clemens Michigan taking ten dollars from the cash register and all the doughnuts and sweet rolls. The incident details are limited but describe a theft at a local cafe. Police are investigating the burglary.
Margaret Alderman is named president of the Glen Rogers High School Drama Club. The senior honors student serves as National Senior Honor Society president and active in Future Homemakers of America and Baptist Youth Fellowship. Club officers and members listed.
Phyllis Belcher is president of the band council at Shady Spring High School in Beaver. Other officers are Don Cash as vice president Peggy Cook secretary and Lynn Hart drum majorette. Class reps include Jean Grimmett Marietta Pettry and Korkey Keaton with the color guard members Robbie Richardson Glenda Costellow Mary Epling and Ella Mae Keaton.
A quick kitchen note describes sautéing finely diced celery onion and apples in butter, then sprinkling curry powder and folding the mixture into creamed shrimp for a flavorful finish.
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