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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1972

Page

4

Garden club leaders discuss future projects at Appalachian meeting

The 1972 Appalachian District meeting in Oak Hill focused on youth and environment under the theme Youth and Our Environment of Tomorrow. District director Wanda Farrish opened proceedings as club presidents shared achievements and plans, with talks by state officials and a call to expand the People and Their Environment program in West Virginia classrooms.

Oak Hill White Oak Country Garden Wanda B. Farrish Howard E. Hall Beckley White Sulphur Springs Webster County George F. Fordham Mack Shumate John T. Tuckwiller Garden News National Gardener Magazine Patterson All State Garden Club West Virginia James Lively Laurel ‘Garden Club L. L. Hutsell Mount Vernon Ohio Henry L. Walker Beaver Columbine Fernwood Flowering Hills Highland Mountain Top Plymosia Primrose Rural Acres Woodcliff Cowen Rosebud Garden Study Club of Fayetteville Wandilla Garden Club Montgomery Garden Department of Woman’s Club Gauley Gauley Bridge Mount Hope Glen Jean Laurel Woodland Woodland Oaks Castle Rock Nicholas Scarbro Mount Azalia Mount Lake

Rockefeller Rally Draws About 500 in Fayette Fayetteville

About 500 people heard John D. Rockefeller IV at the Fayette City Courthouse on Saturday night as he contrasted his stance with Gov. Arch A. Moore Jr. Supporters included Pat Hamilton for State Senate and Howard Carson. Rockefeller urged growth, industry and safe mines while calling himself a true West Virginian. A separate item notes Mount Hope won federal matching funds for a radar speed unit plus training to enforce speed limits.

Fayetteville John D. Rockefeller IV Fayette City Arch A. Moore Jr Ralph Williams Greenbrier County Pat Hamilton State Senate George McGovern Tom Winner Howard Carson Rockefeller Red Star Hill Top Moore West Mount Hope Governor’s Highway Safety Administration Police Traffic Services National Highway Traffic Safety Administration James R. Stuppio Harry Potter Moimt Hopé Frank Coplin West Virginia

Lively Family News and Regional Visits Highlight Local Notes

Pax PAX visiting at Lively with Mrs Delia Lively and Hazel plans a weekend with Carl Lively of Linville Virginia. Other family visits include Hart Lively of St Albans and Rev Bobby Brock in West Virginia for a revival October 30 to November 5 at Clear Fork Advent Christian Church.

Pax Lively Delia Lively Hazel Carl Lively Linville Washington West Virginia Clear Fork Cecil Stephens Stephens Stevie Holstein Steve Holstein Packs Branch Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital J. E. Lively Quinwood Ira Stover Rupert Deema Lilly Criss ‘Lively

Insurance Discussed At Club Meeting Mount Hope Lions

Mount Hope Lions Club president Bill Harless welcomed five guest speakers at the Thursday night meeting at the Chestnut Circle clubhouse. Speakers included John H. Kelly state treasurer Gary F. Spencer West Virginia Public Employes Insurance Board Marvin H. Black Anthony S. Usbenik and Robert H. Slack. Ladies Night was announced for November 16 with about 50 members and guests present.

Mount Hope ANS Bill Harless Mount Hope Lions Club Chestnut Circle John H. Kelly Gary F. Spencer West Virginia Public Employes Insurance Board Marvin H. Black Anthony S. Usbenik Equitable Life Assurance Society Robert H. Slack West Virginia Public Employes

Thacker-Elswick Engagement Planned for November

Judy Carol Thacker of Mullensville announces plans to wed James H. Elswick of Cavel. She is a 1967 Oceana High School graduate and an aide at Oceana High School. He is a 1968 Richwood High School graduate employed by Owens Machinery in Pineville. The November 10 ceremony will be at 7 p.m. at the bride’s parents home with Rev. Harry Stevens officiating.

Mullens Grover Thacker Mullensville Judy Carol James H. Elswick James Elswick Cavel Miss Thacker Oceana High School Wyoming County Board of Education Elswick Richwood High School Owens ‘Machinery Pineville Harry Stevens

Mullens High School hosts Woodland Garden Club meeting

Mrs Woodrow Cook explains Mullens High School job training program at the Woodland Garden Club gathering held at the MHS Home Economics Demonstration House. Volunteers teach hospital aides and other roles. both boys and girls join. prizes awarded for horticulture displays. books and a kit distributed to support activities.

MHS Woodland GC Mullens Woodrow Mullens High School Woodland Garden Home Economics Demonstration House

Births Recorded At WG Hospital Mullens

Birth announcements from Wyoming General Hospital Mullens list three newborn boys. David Lee Workman was born Oct. 16 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Workman Itmann weighing eight pounds ten and a half ounces. James Michael Hall arrived Oct. 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lee Hall Oceana at six pounds ten ounces. Joseph P. Donald Osborne was born Oct. 20 to Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Douglas Osborne New Richmond at three pounds fifteen and a half ounces.

Mullens Wyoming General Hospital Robert Lee Workman Itmann David Lee Ann Marie Oboikowitch Clarence’ Lee Hall Oceana James Michael Anna Rose.Estepp Nathan Douglas Osborne New Richmond Ioseph P. Donald Doreen Frances

Bear crosses border into Italy after chase in Yugoslav forests

Hunter Antonio Vitalli said a bear tracked in the forests of Slovenia fled into Italy on Monday, forcing him and companions to abandon the pursuit as it crossed the border into the Italian frontier. The event occurred near Nova Gorica in northern Yugoslavia.

Nova Gorica Yugoslavia Italy Antonio Vitalli Slovenia

Adolescence in the chimpanzee begins around age seven

A study notes chimpanzees enter adolescence at roughly seven years old. It highlights behavioral changes and developing social roles as youths mature within troop groups. The finding helps compare primate development with human adolescence.

BYF plans Halloween party at Mullens church

The Mullens Highland Avenue Baptist Church hosts a youth fellowship program led by Mrs. James Musser and Frank Blackwell. After a program titled The Universal Green Christ plans for a Halloween Party at 6 p m on October 2 were discussed.

Suede and Leather Trim Jackets Create Ultra Feminine Suits

The fashion item features jackets cut like baseball warmups paired with matching skirts. Available in suede with leather trim or leather with suede trim, the new suit elevates beyond casual wear.

Doctors Recommend Anacin For Pain Relief

Doctors dispense over fifty million Anacin tablets each year for headaches dental pain and minor aches. The tablet contains pain relievers favored by physicians and is advertised as easing colds flu arthritis and tension without stomach upset.

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Appalachian District Gardeners George Mills Montgomery Garden Club J. E. Lewis Lewis T. C. Sims Fayette County Garden Council Ito Fees Lackey Miller Carole Foglesong C. V. Stewart George Biggs Newsome Lloyd Cook Carl Moran Stone Ted Robinette Thrasher Toler K. D. Price Glen McKinney Lewis Bolen Perry Cook WG Hospital Pew Santa Claus Power CO
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