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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1962

Page

6

Speaker Panel Develop Hope Theme At MYF Sub-District Meet

Glen Rogers Community Church hosted the MYF sub-district gathering with a lesson on Hope from I John 3. A three person panel explored Purifying Hope, with readings, hymns Whispering Hope and My Hope is Built, and an open discussion. Attendees included MYF groups from Oceana Pineville Mullens Matheny and Glen Rogers with district officers and counselors in attendance.

MYF Glen Rogers RNS Hope Jerry Wolfe Glen Rogers Myf Young Wolfe Pat Manning Kathryn Grace Cottrill David Sizemore James Hall Wolfe Roger Nathan Manning Roger Cook Oceana Pineville Mullens Matheny Cook Wanda Smith Glen Rogers Community Church Hayden K. Wolfe Frances Adams

Mobile X-ray Unit in Mullens Aids 728 People

A Mobile X-ray unit in Mullens x rayed 728 people on Wednesday. Mrs A J Laxton president of the Wyoming County Tuberculosis Association praised the turnout and noted it surpassed last year when hours were longer. Helpers included Mrs Edith Cook Mrs Paul Brammer Mrs Julia Howery Miss Francella Tennant Mrs Jewell Weaver Mrs Waverly Tibbs Mrs Hazel Stover and county health nurse Mrs James Lyons.

Mullens ANS A. J. Laxton Wyoming County Tuberculosis Association Mirs

New BYF Members Honored at Turkey Dip Church

The Baptist Youth Fellowship of Turkey Dip Baptist Church met Sunday at Mrs. Bill Lambert’s home in Oceana. A watermelon feast honored new members before the program with attendees including Sandy Elkins Larry Elkins Ballard Dixon Wayne Nicholas Susanna Tolley Mamie Tilley Buck Billy Julius Greg Donna Lambert and sponsors Mrs. Elizabeth Tilley and Mrs. Bill Lambert.

Oceana BNS Baptist Youth Fellowship Turkey Dip Bill Lambert Sandy Elkins Larry Elkins Lynco Ballard Dixon Wayne Nicholas Susanna Tolley Mamie Tilley Buck Billy Julius Greg Donna ‘Lambert Elizabeth Tilley

Lynco Guests Host Roy Elkins Family and Airman Visit

Saturday evening visitors to Mr and Mrs Luther Elkins of Lynco included Mr and Mrs Roy Elkins and their son Jeffrey. Airman 2nd Leon Jones from Lockbourne Air Force Base Ohio called on his parents Mr and Mrs Ross Jones in Lynco for several days before returning to duty Sunday.

LYNCO RNS Luther Elkins Roy Elkins Jeffrey Leon Jones Lockbourne Air Force Base Columbus Ohio Ross Jones

Housekeeper Fends Off Would-Be Kidnapper in Oak Hill

Oak Hill authorities say a housekeeper likely prevented a kidnapping when she swatted at a man with an iron after overhearing a voice calling to 3 year old Vickie Mullins on a South Hills patio. The intruder fled toward woods by the railroad. Police continued the probe with Mae White and Vickie’s parents cooperating.

Bill Murdock Oak Hill Murdock Vickie Earl Mullins South Hills Mae White

Sorority Plans Anniversary Dinner in Pineville

Gamma Xi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met in Pineville with Mrs. Jack D. Martin as hostess. Ten members and sponsor Mrs. C. E. Wilks attended. President Mrs. Eugene Graham led with "Your Poise and Charm" as topic. Reports on ways and means and yearbooks were shared. Prospective members listed. Reservations due with Mrs. Lyons by Sept. 24 for Sept. 29 Cow Shed dinner at 7 p.m.

Pineville Ans Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Jack D. Martin C. E. Wilks Eugene Graham John H. Martin Robert Adams David Wilson James C. Lyons Wilks Wilks, and Mrs. J. Martin Lyons Wilson

Fayette Afternoon Circles Meet at Mount Hope Church

Afternoon Circles of Mount Hope Presbyterian Church held meetings in circles one two and three. Circle 1 at Mrs. Feazell's home discussed James and presented annual activity reports while gifts were sent to officers. Circle 2 at Mrs. Walker's home covered New Covenant Life Curriculum topics for next year. Circle 3 at the church hosted by Mrs. Fitzgerald and Mrs. Dorado focused on Bible study and flowers duties.

Mount Hope ANS W. W. Hunter T. L. Feazell C. E. Howard Jack Keatley Donald Stark J. E. Howard Circle No O. J. Walker C. H. Gwinn W. C. Carter Henry Hinte Lloyd G. Fitzgerald Sam Dorado H. D. Norton Circle No. 3

Larry Elkins Feted Lynco Birth Day Party

Larry Elkins of Lynco was honored with a birthday party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lambert in Oceana. The event was hosted by Mrs. Bessie Lambert and Mrs. Agnes Lambert and daughter Donna, with gifts opened and dinner served for family and friends including Roy Elkins and sons Lundy David Butch Freddie and Jeffrey of Lynch and the Lambert family of Oceana.

LYNCO RNS Larry Elkins Bill Lambert Oceana Bessie Lambert Agnes Lambert Donna Roy Elkins Lundy David Butch Freddie Jeffrey Lynch Clace Lambert Junior Buck Billie Julius Greg Less Lambert

Ladies Aid Meets Lynco at Joseph Baptist Church

The Nancy Lewallen home in New Richmond hosted the Ladies Aid Society gathering of the Joseph Baptist Church of Lynco on Friday evening. Attendees included Mrs. Kitty Elkins Mrs. Iris Morgan Mrs. Derlene Lafferty Mrs. Ross Jones Mrs. Johnny Jones all of Lynco Mrs. Barbara Nicholas of Oceana and Mrs. Landon Branham and daughter Karen of New Richmond.

LYNCO RNS Nancy Lewallen New Richmond Ladies Aid Society Joseph Baptist Church of Kitty Elkins Iris Morgan Derlene Lafferty Ross Jones Johnny Jones Lynce Barbara Nicholas Oceana Landon Branham Karen

Lakes Entirely Within the United States

The two largest lakes wholly inside the United States are Lake Michigan and Great Salt Lake. These freshwater and saline bodies rank highest in size among U S confined lakes.

Lake Michigan Great Salt Lake The United States

Pineville High unveils new flag girls for marching band

Front row left to right Darla Tilley Carol May Darlene Cook Back row Lana England Barbara Graham Paula Phillips Six new flag girls join Pineville High School Minutemen Marching Band with Carol Anderson not pictured Mari lyn Waggoner is head flag girl and Linda Morgan serves as assistant.

Pineville High School Minutemen Darla Tilley Carol May Darlene Cook Lana England Barbara Graham Paula Phillips Carol Anderson Marilyn Waggoner Linda Morgan

Mrs John Scott Honored At Tea In Oak Hill

Mrs John Scott president of the West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs was honored Sunday with a ten Sunday afternoon tea in the Club Room of Hotel Hill Oak Hill. General chairman was Mrs Pearl Johnson and about 200 guests attended including district and state federation officials.

Oak Hill ANL Civic League John Scott West Virginia Virgil Burgess Margarette Hortense Colavn B. F. Puckett Fayette Study Club J. A. McPherson Oak Hill Civic League Scott West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs Nancy Han William Moore Pat R. Hamilton John Donachy Frances Jobe Theresa Jobe Margaret Whitehead Margaret Jones J. P. Cashion Carolyn Jasper H. R. Cole Raymond Tissue Mount Hope Hotel Hill

Fehn Leaves Dayton After Brief Family Visit

Eric Fehn traveled to his home in Dayton Ohio after spending Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Hayden Wolfe in their home. Mrs Wolfe is his niece. Guests Tuesday included Mrs Davis brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Kelly Farmer Bolt and James P Farmer of Vancouver Washington. This marks Farmers first trip east in 29 years as he visits his brothers and their families Kelly Anthony Bolt John D Mullens and Charles Beckley.

Glen Rogers Eric Fehn Dayton Ohio Hayden Wolfe Kelly Anthony Bolt John D Mullens Charles Beckley

Twin Birth Announcement in Salem Virginia

Twins Timmy and Tammy Thornsbury were born last week to Mr and Mrs Harold Thornsbury of Salem formerly Lynco. The children weighed five and three pounds respectively. Mrs Thornsbury is June Ruth daughter of Ada Ruth and the late A J Ruth of Lynco.

Oceana BNS Timmy Tammy Harold Thornsbury Salem Lynco Thornsbury June Ruth Ada Ruth A. J. Ruth

Darlene Hurley Feted On 8th Birthday

Darlene Hurley was honored on her eighth birthday at her parents home in Oceana. Games were played with prizes awarded. Guests included Karen Hamilton, Jimmy Harris, Corky Shannon, Mary Jane Grimmett, Jewell Miller, and many others. Assistance in serving provided by Mrs. Hurley and two helpers.

Oceana RNS Darlene Hurley Anthony Hurley Jimmy Harris Corky Shannon Mary Jane Grimmett Jewell Miller Karen Hamilton Bobby Cook Cindy Cook Jama Brinkley Jackie Repass Charolette Moore Debbie Brown Melba Hurley Nancy Shannon Sharon Walls Donnie Harris Mary Ann Meador Martha Linville Kathy Queen Gene Repass Theda Conley Charolette Hurley Hurley

Birth Announced in Ravencliff Ohio for Lamb’s Son

Mr and Mrs Tommy Lamb of Columbus Ohio announce the birth of their second child a boy on Saturday at St Augustine Hospital Columbus. The baby weighs eight pounds five ounces and is named Thomas Scott. Mrs Lamb is the former Beverly Graham. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs S Graham Parkersburg and Rev and Mrs O A Lamb Ravencliff. Their first child is a daughter named Carlo.

Ravencliff BNS Tommy Lamb Columbus Ohio St. Augustine Hospital Thomas Scott Lamb Beverly Graham S. Graham Parkersburg O. A. Lamb Carlo

Mrs J Cook feted at Itmann shower in Mullens

Mrs James Cook formerly Phyllis Ratliff honored at a stork shower held at her Itmann home Friday night. Hosts included multiple area residents and guests listed among a long attendance. many prizes were awarded. Also announced is the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Herman Richardson of Oceana born Sept 8 weighing five pounds named Joan Christine. they have three prior daughters.

Vennie Coleman Graham Tilley Pete Haluski George Meade Ronnie Vaughn Russell Ratliff Ayres Ratliff Lonnie Maynard Freeborn Alex Leonard Elgin Pruitt Arthur Simons Lee Lo Oceana RNS Herman Richardson Wilkenson Clinic Pineville Joan Christine

Present For You and Yours Astro-Guide Entry

The note suggests weekend work may be needed but mornings are best for clear thinking. It forecasts a sociable evening with congenial friends and favors going out. It cites manufacturing wages rising about 4 percent annually since 1958 and envisions space colonies as satellite repair bases and training observatories for future astronauts.

Daily Horoscope 1962 Aries to Pisces

The 1962 Field Enterprises horoscope offers daily guidance for all signs. Aries to Pisces receive brief advice on problem solving, spending, vitality, mood, and productivity, with a closing note on personal effort and task completion.

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Diane Hall Diane Hannah Faith Debbie Adams Witness Kathryn Cottrell Delilah Methodist Church John Sizemore Clarence Cottrill J. W. Walters Mgr Neville St Lynco Visitors Sophia Vickie Mullins Fayette Ladies Aid Sand Hill Fair Deal Market City Park J. Cook ASTRO Aries Taurus Gemini Leo Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Field Enterprises, Inc WaRiert W. Main ST
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