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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1962

Page

19

Mullens Horse Show Ends With Winners In 35 Classes

Mullens hosts a sprawling horse show with Saturday and Sunday divisions. Winners include Fine harness pony Cock Robin driven by H M Graham and Open Waters ridden by Susan Farmer, plus multiple stakes and walking horse prizes across three gaited and pony divisions. The event highlighted top performers such as Marty Peavine, Diamond Jim, and Rhythm Step, with national recognition noted for entries finishing tenth at the National Walking Horse Celebration in Shelbyville, Tennessee.

Mullens Susan David Farmer RNS Fine Harness Pony Cock Robin H. M. Graham Belle Star Whitey Oldham Bomb Site Ronny Wentz Goody Good Billy Parker Greenhunter Susan Farmer King Lowell Mills Suntan Ivan Galford L. L. McClung Harts Sandy Smith Diamond Jim Danny Snuffer Nadine Carver Rubber Ball Robert Wylie Cherry Wine Norris Dishon Wildfire Shelbyville Tenn

Extension Meet Set In Pineville HS

Extension classes for teachers and other eligible adults will be organized in Wyoming County today at 7 p.m. at Pineville High School. Representatives from Concord College Marshall University and West Virginia University will enroll students. WVU offers a three hour course in principles and practices of guidance education taught by Prof. Frank H. McClung. Courses from Marshall and Concord will be set by enrollment needs. A good turnout is expected as many teachers use this to upgrade certification.

Pineville RNS Wyoming County Pineville High School Concord College Marshall University West Virginia University Frank H. McClung

Pax PAX Vacationers Visit Cleveland Family News

Mrs Rosella Sutton and Mrs Flora Mowell vacation in Cleveland Ohio to visit brother and family Billy Mowell and children James Wallace Joy Sue and Frankie Lee Johnny Ray Mowell received treatment for a broken arm at Beckley Memorial Hospital after a school accident He is Clyde Mowell’s son and a Pax second grader Haven Stover visits relatives in Cleveland Ohio J D Janney and wife visit their son in law and daughter Cather Spencer Jr and family in Baltimore Hughie Humphrey of Miami Florida returns home after a week with his mother and sister Carrie Miller Pax

PAX Cleveland Ohio Rosella Sutton Flora Mowell Billy Mowell James Wallace Joy Sue Frankie Lee Johnny Ray Mowell Beckley Memorial Hospital Clyde Mowell Haven Stover J. D. Janney Cather Spencer Jr Baltimore Hughie Humphrey Miami Fla C. S. Humphrey Carrie Miller

Hinton Man Killed In Two-Car Collision Near Gail

Sidney Raymond Oliver 59 of Pueblo Colorado died in a two car crash on U S 180 east of Gail Texas Sunday. Injured were Maurice Leviton 70 of Greensboro North Carolina Clifford Ratliff Jr 30 of Hinton West Virginia and George Smith 31 of Englewood Colorado.

Wyoming Circuit Court Opens Today with 84 Cases

The September term of Wyoming Circuit Court convened in Pineville with 84 cases on the docket. Listed are numerous civil, criminal, and juvenile matters including bastardy charges, with plaintiffs and defendants named across dozens of entries. Continuous docket reflects actions from a wide slate of local parties and firms in Bluefield area.

Wyoming Circuit Court Pineville RNS Wyoming Circuit Dallas Bishop Mullens Hardware and Appliance Co Bill Sizemore Nellie Evelyn Holfhouser Lillie Goodman Moore Sidney Sheppard Wade Cook Ralph Cook Charles, W. Trusley Bert Short Wyoming Co Robertson and Foglesong, Inc Ralph Adkins Waite Morgan Bishop J. Morgan Fannie K. Brown Floyd D. Lusk Margaret Hypes Admx Lawrence Alvah Lusk

Bowling League Start Slated At Fayetteville Legion

LaFayette Post 149 Fayetteville held its monthly meeting as it plans a bowling team with league play starting around September 12. Members discussed membership drive goals, boy scout and cub activities, a fall Chester Room schedule, and a weekly dance class while enacting rules for teen group chaperones.

Fayetteville RNL LaFayette American Legion Legion Ben Pettry Oak Hill Charles Witt Clifford Burdette Kenneth Wood J. J. Sale Forest Thomas Legion Home Jackson’s Mill Fayetteville Post Walter Caldwell West Virginia VA Frank Clinebell William Hesse James Murphy H. L. van Camp Chestnut Room Norma Gunter

Mullens PTA Opens New School Year With Meeting

Mullens Parent-Teacher Association will hold its first meeting of the new school year Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Mullens Grade School auditorium. New teachers will be introduced by principals Lewis D'Antoni of Mullens High School Paul Ritchie of Ben Dunman Junior High and Elbert Cook of Mullens Grade School. After the meeting, parents with children at Mullens Grade School may attend a parent-teacher conference to review planned work and year objectives.

Mullens RNS Parent-Teacher Association Lewis D’antoni Mullens High School Paul Ritchie Ben Dunman Elbert Cook

Wrestling match in Brighton halted by bear protest

Brighten England match between 180 pound Australian Dennis Dean and 350 pound bear Igor was canceled after protests by animal lovers. The incident drew attention from groups opposing animal exploitation and led organizers to call off the bout in Brighton.

Brighton England UPI Dennis Dean Igor

Twin Falls State Park plans begin in Wyoming County

Planners announce start of construction at Twin Falls State Park in Wyoming County after a Friday meeting in Pineville. The project, a $3.5 million range development covering about 4,000 to 4,500 acres, includes a trading post riding stable playground campground golf course swimming ponds and an amphitheatre with Harold Dillon as foreman and Tony Slourney as engineer.

Twin Falls State Park Wyoming County Pineville Richard) Vande Linde Lewis Q. Baxter Department of Natural Resources J. Russell Beavers County Planning and Zoning Commission J. B. Herring Chesapeake and Ohio

Science Shrinks Piles With New Noninvasive Method

A world famous research institute reveals Bio-Dyne as a healing substance that shrinks piles and relieves itch and pain without surgery. Sold as Preparation H in suppository or ointment form, it is available at drug counters and has prompted strong patient claims of relief.

New York, N. Y

Margaret Miller Weds Glen H Watson in Alderson Church

Miss Margaret Miller, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Miller Jr of Craigsville, marries Glen H Watson in a candlelight ceremony Sept 1 at Alderson Baptist Church. The Rev Clyde Savine officiated. Bridesmaids include sister Estil Bailey. best man J C Barber Jr. Reception in church social room. The couple will reside in Dayton Ohio after Oct 10.

Glen Rogers RNS Sam Miller Jr Craigsville Margaret Miller Glen H. Watson Alderson Baptist Church Clyde Savine Ann Blackshare Estil Bailey Beckley Bailey Richard Cox J. C. Barber Jr Mollie Brown Mission Society Glen Rogers High School Tri-Hi-Y Business Credit Bureau, Inc Dayton Ohio Irvin High School Irvin General Motors Springboro Pike

Rockcastle BYF Meets Tonight at Toneda Church

The Rockcastle Baptist Youth Fellowship meets at Toneda Baptist Church at 7 30 p m with Rev Wayne Rollins as guest speaker on Christ Confronts the Community the BYF theme for 1962 63 Rollins pastor of Oceana Baptist Church and Oceana Grade School teacher serves as vice moderator and former Rockcastle Association moderator Miss Phyllis Walker leads the devotional and welcome Miss Sandra Hill reports on the presidents and counselors conference at Cowen Camp plans and projects will be announced all local BYF groups urged to attend including inactive groups.

Oceana RNS Wayne Rollins Rockcastle Baptist Youth Fellowship Toneda Baptist Church Rollins Christ Oceana Baptist Church Rockcastle Baptist Association Toneda Byf Phyllis Walker Miss Walker Witness Emphasis Rockcastle Association Sandra Hill West Virginia Cowen

Brooks Child Born in Wyoming General Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. General Brooks announce the birth of a son named Edward Lee on September 1 at Wyoming General Hospital. The baby weighed six pounds twelve and a half ounces. The mother is Marilyn George, and the maternal grandmother is Mrs. Bessie George. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Brooks.

Sabine General Brooks Wyoming General Hospital Edward Lee Brooks Marilyn George Bessie George McGraws James Brooks

Fire Destroys Racine Home in Whitesville

In Whitesville east of Racine a house owned by Jack Wilson was destroyed by a Saturday afternoon fire. The couple and their 11 year old daughter were inside. no loss estimate given. The blaze is blamed on a gas leak from the bathroom water heater. Wilson’s brother in law suffered burns while helping combat the fire. Firemen and State Police assisted but could not save the home.

Whitesville Jack Wilson Racine Wilson Ihe

Birthday Party Honors Cheryl Cook In Kopperston

Cheryl Cook was celebrated on her 17th birthday with a party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Thurman Workman in Kopperston. Guests included Sandra Thacker Brenda Baldwin Sandra Buckley Judy Gillenwater Linda Rider Peggy Lou Cook Donna Smith Brenda Hicks Brenda Mitchem Beverly Anderson Diane Kafcas and Edith Cook.

Kopperston BNS Cheryl Cook

Funeral Insurance Sold By Mail

Old line Legal Reserve Life Insurance offers a $1,000 life policy for ages 40 to 90 with no medical exam. No agent will call. free information with no obligation. Send name, address, and year of birth to Central Security Life Insurance Co Dept T-483, 1418 West Rosedale, Fort Worth, Texas.

Central Security Life Insurance Co Dept West Rosedale Fort Worth 4 Texas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marsha Toler Center Ray Toler Rebecca Pritchett Rebecca Sonny Boy Dana Bailey, Mullens Roger Pritchett E. L. Cook Cook David Matewan High School Hinton Charles Cassinelli American Armature and Engineering ‘Co Elmer Blizzard Bluefield Sanitarium Guy Barrett Joseph A. Allen General Motors Acceptance Corp Elvamelne Nathan Morgan Hillcrest Memorial Gardens James R. Sands Ralph E. Johnston John H. Anderson Elmer Dotson Morgan Eas General Tire, Inc J. D. Clark Kell Coe Joseph H. England American Oil Co Martin L. Sargent Amos Wooten First National Bank of Bluefield Church Lumber Co., Inc Verus Laurel Park Recreation Inc Pineville Land Co Bill Doss Clyde Cowan Fred McCoy Island Creek Coal Co C. C. Miller Mattie Lester Harold Shannon Wilson Peridue Amigo Smokeless Coal Co Garnette Herndon Hermon Hopkins Lacy Hight Lacy Lester Beckley-Lincoln Mercury, Inc Paul H. Matherly Alvie J. Wilson Resolute Insurance Co James Dow Cook Russell R. Lewis Quinto Bary Et al F. L. Shuck Mary Lee Prater Beckley Newspapers Corp Charles L. Lay Ethel G. Tilley Bernard Morgan General Electric Credit Corp James C. Hatfield William S. Ferguson Island Creek Coal Hiram K. Justus Hazel Lester Ann Mary Ae Hiram K. Jusus J. L Robert E. Johnson Herman Hopkins United Finance Corp Oliiver Maynard Bert Lewis William L. Cassell Guy Brunty William C. Logan Bert C. Greene Mrs. Everett Pack Cook Ford Sales, Inc Ott W. Trent Lowman Music Co William Bevins Oglebay Norton Co Kelly Milam State of Dewey Akers Abe O'Neal Cecil Kennedy Calvin E. Sizemore Mack Wall Jr Fred Cook Charles E. Clark Bobby Moran Charles W. Stafford Jr Betty Mullins Ray_vonne West Harold Dillon T. S Tony” Slourney Watson-Miller Alderson Church Rockcastle Byf Rev Travel Tpublic “Finance Corporatio Free Mountain Murphy's Shoe Dept W. Main St GO Modern AMERE OLD Line Legal Reserve Life Insurance
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