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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1966

Page

3

Governor approves road repairs for unsafe Wyoming County school routes

Gov Hulett Smith announced immediate funding and construction to widen and improve Secondary 18 1j and Secondary 10 17 in Wyoming County. The action follows a boycott by 55 families who kept their children home over road safety concerns for buses. Smith promised more money if needed and said work would resume after winter if delayed. The plan follows talks with State Road Commissioner Burl Sawyers and Secretary Robert D Bailey.

Charleston Wyoming County Hulett Smith State Road Commission Audie Colbird

Officers Are Installed By Mullens Auxiliary Unit

Mullens Unit 106 of the American Legion Auxiliary held a post recess meeting in the Legion Hall to install officers. Incoming president Mrs Jack Dick led the installation by Mrs Jewell Weaver Fifth District vice president with a long slate of officers announced and committee appointments listed. The unit planned the Fifth District fall conference for Oct 21 and urged dues and new members to meet the quota before then. Michele Wikel, Girl State delegate, spoke on her Jackson's Mill experience.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 106 Mullens Legion Hall Fifth District Sam Barton Joyce Thompson Josephine Williams Billy Cook Ann Cook Dorothy Barton Mary Jane Ellis Josehine Williams Minnie Lusk Joycempson Betty Jo Hylton Genevieve Feller Jack Dick Marie Haden Louteshia Morgan Iris Thompson Edith Cook Poppy Parley Helen Thrasher Stella Diehl Beckley VA Hospital Pinecrest Weston Soldiers Home Margaret Sue Kate ‘Hart Marvel Shaffer Michele Wikel Girl's State Jackson's Mill C. V. Feller

Fayetteville Woman's Club Style Show planned Sept 24

Fayetteville Woman's Club will sponsor a style show at 12 30 p m September 24 in the Fayetteville Memorial Building. Four new members were admitted at a Monday dinner meeting at the Memorial Building. Elaine Howell Capitol District president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs was guest speaker from Hurricane. historical note honors Magellan and Balboa with origin of Pacific name and discovery year 1513.

Fayetteville Woman's Club Fayetteville Memorial Building Memorial Building Gene Bowling James Mulligan Doyle Kirk George Vickers Elaine Howell Capitol District General Federation of Women’s Clubs Srewing Evelyn Hilton George Hatfield Edith Price Gladys Bary Edna Spangler Holly Kes

Seeing Eye Dogs Guide Crossing by Sensing Traffic

United Press International reports that Seeing Eye dogs rely on sensing traffic flow rather than signal lights to judge when it is safe for their blind handlers to cross streets, highlighting their training and role in street safety.

United Press International

Mount Hope Circles Plan Activities For September

Hulbert Circle of Mount Hope Baptist Temple met in the church parlor with Mrs Bill Withers as hostess. Members planned a nursery event, Family Night Dinner, and church revival activities, plus a mission program titled The Unfettered Spirit. Miriam Circle met at Park Heights with talks on Toward A Greater Tomorrow and completion of the White Cross Quota. Next meetings set for Oct 4 at the homes of Lawrence Bennett and Robert Penman.

Mount Hope ANS Hulbert Mount Hope Baptist Temple Bill Withers John Jenkins J. L. Wilkins Jack Shockey Hobart Garvin Raymond E. Tissue Eva Cope Fannie Richeson Donald Humphrey Ernest Mann Lawrence Bennett Miriam Frank Farin Park Heights Addition Dove Humphrey Robert Penman Lawrence Angle Baptist Youth Fellowship G. E. Dixon White Cross Wierton Center Furin Fred Harless Jr Florence Duncan Walter Summers

Pineville Jaycettes appoint publicity chairman

Mrs. Essie Ramsey was named publicity chairman at the Pineville Jaycettes meeting in the Mountain Restaurant Peacock Room. The vacancy followed Mrs. Price Caffee’s resignation as she moves to Cincinnati with her husband to attend school. Plans were made for a family picnic at Indian Creek Park on Sept 18 at 1 pm. prospective members were invited.

Pineville ANS Ted Bailey Pineville Jaycettes Mountain Essie Ramsey Price Caffee Cincinnati Ohio Indian Creek Park Pineville-Welch Road

Wyoming UF Chairman Calls For Volunteers

Mullens RNS D Grove Moler Wyoming County prosecuting attorney emphasized volunteer help for a United Community Fund drive in October to support a $12,000 budget for Wyoming County agencies. A Sept. 13 meeting at the Red Cross office invites all interested, with priority to Red Cross Wyoming County and USO amid Viet Nam era needs. Other agencies include Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Mental Health and Travelers Aid.

Mullens RNS D. Grove Moler Wyoming County United Community Fund Moler Red Cross American Red Cross Chapter USO United Fund Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Wyoming County Association For Mental Health Travelers Aid Society

Ravencliff Weekend Guests and Family News

The Rev and Mrs Jess Snead hosted their son and daughter in law Jimmy Snead and Bruce Whittaker with Gregory Lewis in Triangle Virginia. David Snead a U S Air Force member headed to Syracuse New York. Mrs Pearl Cook and Naomi Duncan visit Columbus Ohio. Frank Pizzino hosted Anita Carol Sizemore in Charleston. Howard Acord visits Pineville while Phoebe Acord's daughter Cameron Lilly stays in Beckley ill and rehospitalized.

Pearl Cook Naomi L. Duncan Columbus Ohio Frank Acord Phoebe Acord Howard Pineville Cameron Lilly Beckley Acord Raleigh Gene Hospital Beckley Tuesay

Total Payment Notice From Credit Company

A fragmented OCR item appears to reference a total payment notice from a credit or loan company. It mentions a range between 1,000 and 10,000 and a route or account note labeled Rt 3. The text is incomplete but signals a financial demand or billing notice involving a borrow or payoff amount.

Tracks by California Cobblers Delivers Chic Comfort

A stylish two tone contrast lacing updates Tracks, a round toe stack heel walker from California Cobblers. The design emphasizes comfort with a modern fashion pace and versatile wearability for daily use.

California

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Gov Hulett Smith Okehs Bud Mountain Road Repair Jewell Weaver Mullens Auxiliary Unit Chele Wikel The Eleanor Hatcher Jim Huddleston B. B. Boone Hayden Thomas Lawrence Kessler Robert Tamplin W. T. Webb Jr Fena Jenatelo Robert Ball Howell Hurrice Pacific Ferdinand Magellan Balboa Ocean Mt. Hope Jaycettes Warren McGraw Gene Harvey Bernard Stump James Goode Rex Stewart Wyoming United States Encyclopaedia Britannica Ravencliff Aa Cobbers I Neville Street Beckley, W. VA Pandora Heathers
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