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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1972

Page

4

Woman's Civic Club Announces Education Program

Mullens West Virginia. Miss Marion Nolley program chair for the Woman's Civic Club of Mullens announced the meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Mullens Area Public Library will focus on education. Mrs Glenna Bentley club president urged full attendance for the season opener with hostess chair Mrs Tracy Hylton.

Mullens RNS Marion Nolley Woman’s Civic Club of Mullens Area Public Library Glenna Bentley Tracy Hylton

First U S drive-in theater opened in New Jersey

The World Almanac notes the inaugural drive-in venue began on a 10 acre Camden New Jersey site. It opened June 6 1933 and marked the origin of outdoor automobile movie viewing.

World Almanac United States Camden N. J Lyon Jne Newspapar Enterprise Azen

Public Health Survey Set In Fayette County

About 420 persons aged 1 74 years from Fayette County will receive health and nutrition examinations starting Sept 23 under the National Center for Health Statistics and the Public Health Service. Examinations occur at the mobile center near 617 Jones Ave Oak Hill with Census interviewers visiting homes Sept 5.

Fayette County U. S. Public Health Service Public Health Service U. S Congress Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Jones Avenue Oak Hill Bureau of the Census

Key 73 Evangelism Program Highlighted At Church Meet

Oceana Rockcastle Baptist Association ministers and their families gathered at Turkey Creek Baptist Church for a fellowship meeting. Rev Lester welcomed attendees. Rev Caverlee of Huntington spoke on Key 73 Evangelism and urged church participation. A follow up gathering is set for Sept 18 in Mullens, with other upcoming events noted.

Oceana Rockcastle Baptist Association Turkey Creek Lester C. C. Caverlee Huntington David Rose Clear ‘Fork Valley Caverlee Highland Avenue Baptist Church Mullens Clyde Robertson Baptist Youth Fellowship Lacoma Baptist Church Cyclone First Baptist Church Baileysville Sadie Brown Dixie Fisher Mercedes Lusk Lacoma Church Glen Green Renee Green Black Eagle Baptist Church

Ohio Residents Visit Mullens

Moran Avenue hosts Mrs. Larry D. England and grandson Matthew of Fairborn Ohio visiting Mr. and Mrs. Riley England. Mrs. England previously worked two years as a deaf interpreter at the First Baptist Church of Fairborn assisting the deaf with sermons songs and activities.

Winner Heurds at Logan Rally for Miner Health and Safety

Democratic nominee for Secretary of State Tom Winner spoke at a United Mine Workers District 17 rally in Logan urging that health and safety of miners come before coal output. He cited his father's death from black lung and urged better living standards and safe mining positions for all workers.

Winner

Two Die In Wyoming Wreck Near Brenton

Two Wyoming County residents died in a one car crash west of Brenton Sunday night. Connie Fortner 20 Baileysville and Robert Lee Stump 17 Elk Lick were killed when Fortner lost control drove over an embankment into the river. Luther Vanover 17 Elk Lick and Rickie Payne 17 Rock House were hospitalized at Wyoming General Hospital Mullens. The car was totaled and Fortner’s body sent to Robertson Foglesong Funeral Home Pineville.

Pineville Wyoming County Brenton Sec Connie Fortner Baileysville Robert Lee Stump Elk Lick Wyoming General Hospital Mullens Luther Vanover Rickie Payne Rock House Wyoming Fortner Robertson-Foglesong Funeral Home

Byrd Defends American Way at Labor Day Meet

Senator Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia rallied in Pineville on Labor Day praising the American system and denouncing critics like Ramsey Clark and Jane Fonda. He said those who attack the country should defend the system and not run it down.

Pineville W. Va Robert C. Byrd DW. Va Byrd Ramsey Clarks Jane Fondas Clark Miss Fonda

Depth of Mariana Trench Reaches 36198 Feet

Scientists report the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean plunges to a depth of 36198 feet, making it the deepest known canyon on Earth. The measurement highlights extreme oceanic depths and ongoing exploration.

Mariana Trench Pacific Ocean

Delayed Lavelle Report Faces Senate Involvement

The House Armed Services subcommittee postponed its Lavelle investigation findings amid Senate action and Pentagon access delays. Rep. Hebert cites evolving conditions and paper access while Rep. Pike accuses a cover effort. The case ties to Gen. Creighton Abrams' Army Chief posture and Lavelle's alleged unauthorized bombing of North Vietnam.

House Subcommittee Lavelle Washington UPD al House John. D Lavelle Air Force North Vietnam F. Edward Hebert Dla Hebert House Armed Services Committee New Orleans Senate Pike 7Th Air Force Joint Chiefs of Staff Senate Armed Services Committee Nixon Creighton Abrams Abrams Vietnam House Committee

Angry Tourists Protest Failure of Embassy Aid at Gatwick

A group of U.S. tourists denounced the American Embassy in London for not helping when they were stranded at Gatwick Airport for four days after a charter flight cancellation. They complained the embassy warned to expect no help and warned of Marine guards to evict them from the embassy.

New York UPI U.S London Gatwick Marine Guard

Duran defeats Potter in first round knockout

World lightweight champion Roberto Duran of Panama stopped Gregg Potter of Northridge California in the opening round of a 10 round nontitle bout Saturday night.

Stephanie Lynn Morris Weds In Oak Hill Church Ceremony

Stephanie Lynn Morris married James Cline Lucas in a Sept 2 Oak Hill double ring ceremony at Jones Avenue Church of God. The bride, a Collins High School graduate, wore organza. maid of honor Leota Clark. bridesmaids Rebecca Lucas Mary Ward Marsha Ivienemy. Best man Lonnie Clarks. ushers Eddie Lucas Gerald Lucas Darrell Yurkovich. Ringbearer Scott McHenry. Groom attended Collins High School, military service, employed by Bennett Naeve and Thomas Engineering. They will live in Oak Hill.

Oak Hill Stephanie Payne Melissa ‘Lynn Morris Ernie Morris iScarbro James Cline Lucas Virgil C. Lucas Burnwell Wade Austin Jones Avenue Church of God Nada Rudd Gary Nelson Leota Clark Rebecca Lucas Mary Ward Marsha

Pink and Blue Shower for Mrs. Michael Brooks at Glen Fork Home

Mrs. Michael Brooks former Miss Carol Ann Acord was honored with a pink and blue shower Saturday at the Glen Fork home of hostess Mrs. Jennings Brooks. Acord’s relatives and Glen Fork guests attended, with many family members listed among the attendees. Mr. and Mrs. Acord of Chicago visited to join the celebrations.

Glen Fork RNS Michael Brooks Carol Ann Acord Jennings ‘Brooks Brooks Hiram Acord Oley Bailey Chester Barnett Glen Bailey Robert Bailey Pineville Jess Day Jack Pizzino Libby Pizzino Raymond Powers Ancel Powers Jack Trick Brenda Irick Lucy Laffferty Angela Lafferty Levin Pizzino Jeaninette Acord Orpha Sanders Juanita Shumate Pam Lori Sanders Glen Sanders John D. Brooks Dennie Acord Stevie Day Kale Brooks Lucille Harold Eugene Bailey Jeannie Bailey L. C Sabine Drema Tilley Glenn Tilley Angela Tilley Beckley Donna Lusk Vergie Walker Janice Stewart Matheny Acord Chicago Ill Jennings Brooks

Mount Hope selects baton twirler for 1972 73 season

Jo Lynn Tyree daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred G Tyree of Mount Hope has been chosen as baton twirler for the 1972 73 season. She is a Mount Hope High School senior five foot four blond with blue eyes and weighs 105 pounds.

Mount Hope Jo Lynn Tyree Alfred G. Tyree Miss Tyree Mount Hope High School

Croners Plan Move to Phoenix After Navy Service

Chief Petty Officer Jesse Croner and his wife Juanita and their son Michael plan to settle in Phoenix Ariz after his eight years in the Navy. Croner will complete his final duty and discharge in March 1973 after a six month Pacific Ocean and Mediterranean Sea cruise and Arctic region tour. The family stayed with Mrs. Croner’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Halsey in Jesse during the past week before leaving Jacksonville Florida.

Jesse Michael Leroy Croner Michael Oscar Halsey Croners Jacksonville Fla Phoenix Ariz Pacific Ocean Mediterranean Sea Arctic Scandinavian Countries Croner Juanita Halsey

Oak Hill Moose Lodge Hosts Executive Committee Party

Oak Hill Chapter No 33 Women of the Moose plans a party for the executive committee of all chapters at the Oak Hill Moose Lodge at 1 p.m. on September 10.

Oak Hill Women of the Moose Oak Hill Moose Lodge

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