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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1964
Page
7
The Burgess family gathered Sunday at Mount Hope for a dinner honoring St. Louis visitors and Mrs Benny Spadaro who observed her 60th birthday. Attending were Lena McCrea and other relatives including the Burgess son in law.
Mul lens Subdebs met Monday evening at Sue Carol Dick’s home to finalize plans for informal initiation of new members on Sept 19 at 5 30 PM at Mullens High School Park. Initiates listed include Peggy Andrews Linda Whitt Connie Collins Ellen Fordham and others. Patty Worley presided. Regular meeting site discussed and advisors attended.
Mrs Ray Winfrey was honored with a stork shower Friday night at the home of Mrs Zara Cook in Corinne Hostesses included Mrs Jack Wallen Mrs Walter Stewart Mrs Ames Russell Mrs R W Winfrey and Mrs Cook Attending were numerous local women including Mrs Mac Meadows Mrs S V Cline Mrs Jimmy Clay Mrs Danny Monroe and Mrs Emmet Pack among others
Senator Jennings Randolph will speak at the West Virginia regional meeting of the Council of the Southern Mountains in Athens hosted by Concord College on Sept 26. Ayer will discuss the Economic Opportunity Act and the Appalachian Bill, followed by a panel on Action and Resources Organization and an organizational meeting for a new West Virginia Chapter led by Loyal Jones.
Vivian Bailey is feted at her fourth birthday party hosted by Mr and Mrs Estil Bailey at their home. The 2 pm celebration featured balloons and crepe decorations, games led by Mrs Bailey with help from Miss Patty Ellis, and small gifts for top contest scorers Anthony Bailey Drexel Webb Karen Snuffer Ledena Ellis. A large group including Sandy Bailey Shirley Coody Karen Snuffer Cathy Hunsucker Connie Bailey Drexel Webb Mike Coody Johnny Allen and others joined in the celebration.
Pineville town council met in Mayor Vaughan Stewart's office for routine proceedings. James MacDermitt of Municipal Water Works reported Mullensville improvements would connect within two to three days and added that new facilities in Rockview had begun.
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Kilsyth Freewill Baptist Church met at the Auxiliary Hall with Mrs. Myrtle Meadows as hostess. The program titled God Said It I Believe It covered scriptural questions and tithing. A mission prayer prayed for Rev and Mrs Jimmie Combs headed to Brazil. The business session planned a spaghetti supper for Sept 26 and Leona Godbey was named October hostess. new member Ruby Hanes welcomed among many others.
Oak Hill hosts the third annual Dempsey family reunion at 214 Harvey Ave a covered dish dinner. Nearly 40 members from Fayetteville Belle and Oak Hill attended with five generation ties noted. Edward Radford reunion president welcomed guests and outlined plans for next year with new hosts and continued leadership.
Milam Methodist Church will begin a series of evangelistic services on Sept. 20 led by Rev. Stanley Slayton. Each evening service starts at 7 30 with special music from visiting groups including the Gospel Tones and The Golden Keys. More groups may join, inviting public participation.
A gospel sing will be held at Covel Missionary Baptist Church at 8 p.m. All choirs and any other groups are invited to participate.
New York based piece on actor agent dynamics in the 1960s, detailing how MCA dissolution shaped the field, risks of agents overreaching, and profiles of agents like Lester Lewis and Bill McCaffrey. It includes examples from Ralph Taeger and Elizabeth Ashley, plus agency practices and industry challenges.
Residents and relatives spanning Ravenciff Kopperston and nearby towns filled a weekend with family visits. Highlights include Mrs Garner Bailey staying with Mr and Mrs Raymond Stafford, 13 year old David Stafford’s convalescence after a 7200 volt accident, and multiple gatherings at Pine Grove Baptist Church. Guests from Charleston and Washington DC dropped by as kin enjoyed homecomings and Sunday dinners across the area.
Circle No. 3 of Mount Hope Methodist Church met at Mrs Norville Ellison s home. Chairman Nokie Thompson led prayers and devotionals on Psalm 104 with Mrs R C Simpkins. Mrs Theresa Hanes reported a rummage sale. flowers for September were assigned. meetings moved to Tuesdays. next meeting Oct 13 at Mrs Louis M Corey s home.
The Xi Alpha Psi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met at Mrs. Betty Finny’s home in Mullens. Plans include toy garage and rummage sales, a February Valentine Dance, and an October talent show. Deadlines include September 15 for state convention registration in Beckley on October 24.
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