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Newspaper

The Mountain Statesman

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1977

Page

3

Bettina Rinker Installed Worthy Advisor of Rainbow

Bettina Rinker a Grafton High School sophomore was installed as Worthy Advisor of Grafton Assembly No 29 Rainbow for Girls in a May 29 ceremony at Church of the Good Shepherd. Junior McWilliams installing officer Kay Weese chaplain Pam Queen installing recorder Mary V Monroe musician Ike Rinker escorted Bettina through a flower basket.

Grafton Bettina Rinker Grafton High School Grafton Assembly No Order of the Rainbow Church of the Good Shepherd Junior McWilliams Kay Weese Pam Queen Mary V. Monroe Bettina Heaven Debbie Lantz Ike Rinker Miss Rinker Mattie Hall James John Cindy Rinker Kiwanettes Welfare Department St. Matthas Episcopal Church

Installations Mark New Worthy Advisor and Officers

The installing officers welcomed the new worthy advisor Bettina Rinker and a slate of officers including Susan Bergman as worthy associate advisor, Debbie Gump as charity, Crystal Mi hope as faith, Virginia Henderson as recorder, Tina Shahan as treasurer, Jamie MacWilliams as chaplain, and Leslie Hunter as drill leader. Family provided flowers and corsages. a decorative rainbow poster and Bible motif framed the event with a reception led by Cindy Rinker.

Cindy Rinker Bettina Rinker Susan Bergman Debbie Gump Crystal Mi Hope Lisa Stevens Virginia Henderson Tina Shahan Jamie MacWillams Leslie Hunter Wilma Wolfe Margaret Duryea Melody Kuhnes Kim Setler Millie Shaluta Fidelity Kim Brown Ellen Wyckoff Sybil Poling Confidential Observer Cindy Fowler Susie Santibanez Pam Queen

Community Homemakers learn about friendly visiting

Flemington area extension group meets to discuss friendly visiting for isolated seniors. Diane Shearer of Flemington Elementary School explains RIF projects, school year goals, and raises reading funds while crafting a balloon party to fund home libraries. Open House announced for new Taylor County extension center amid craft workshop plans.

Flemington Geneva Phelps Community Extension Homemakers Blanche Stewart Simpson Extension Club Lawson Baton Mary Stutler Norman Drainer Treasury Diane Shearer RIF Hepzibah Taylor County Extension Home Court House Phelps David Hays Helen Hammack Jean Burton Taylor County Jackson's Mill Bryan Decker Bridgeport Webster Community Center Hays IFYE Dorothy Reneau France

Cogar son joins State Police Cadets at graduation

Mr and Mrs Burton Cogar of Arthurdale announce their son Stephen W Cogar has graduated with 45 others to join the 499 Department of Public Safety Cadets. Cadet Cogar heads to the Shinnston area after 23 weeks of training including 897 classroom hours. The graduation service was held at the State Police Academy.

Masontown Burton Cogar Arthurdale Stephen W. Cogar State Police Department of Public Safety Cogar Shinnston Valley High School State Police Academy

Time to insulate homes for energy savings and comfort

Extension Agent urges plan to insulate to cut fuel bills and improve comfort. Emphasizes moisture protection with a continuous vapor barrier and correct placement. Covers where insulation is needed, prework checks, gaps, duct and pipe insulation, safety gear, and a contact at the Taylor County Extension Office.

Marj Bryan Jessen Taylor County Extension Office Courthouse Annex

Wendy Peters Receives Nike Club Charter

GRAFTON One goal of the Civic Participation Committee of the Grafton BPW Club was to organize a Nike Club at Grafton High in 1976 77. The club formed in September 1976 with Judy Collett serving as Faculty Advisor. Officers for the first year were Wendy Peters president Zena Lambert vice president Joy Trickett recording secretary Donetta Currey corresponding secretary and Julie Frey treasurer. The club helped raise funds for the Mother's Day Shrine and Mental Health Campaign and planned college tours to learn about professions for students. The official charter was presented at the May dinner by Judy Collett. Planning meetings are set for June 15 at the Four Corners Restaurant.

Grafton Grafton Business and Professional Women’s Club Nike Grafton High Nike Club West Virginia Wendy Peters Zena Lambert Joy Trickett Donetta Currey Julie Frey Pittsburgh Art Institute and Museum Judy Collett Grafton Bpw Club Grafton High School Linda Findley BPW Carolyn Wagner

Officers Retained by Past Councilors Club at Tunnelton

Carrie G Taylor hosted the Past Councilors Club meeting at her home on Wednesday night with Edith Sanders opening devotions and scripture from 1 John and prayer. Ellen Helms reported on the district rally in Elkins. the officers were retained for the next year: Cassady president, Grimes vice president, Helms secretary, Sanders assistant secretary, Taylor treasurer, Wolfe guard. Delores Shaffer and Hilda Rhodes to host the June meeting. Refreshments served by Mrs Taylor to several members.

Tunnelton Carrie G. Taylor Councilors Club Edith Sanders Ellen Helms Council Elkins Ra Cassady Ella Grimes Carrie G .Taylor Odessa Wolfe Delores Shaffer Hilda Rhodes Mrs. Taylor Mabel Shrout Dora Cassady Lessie Ridenour Rachel Bolyard

Arden Ladies Aid Holds May Meeting at Judy McCauley Home

The Arden Ladies Aid met May 18 at Judy McCauley’s home with Beverly Gouer presiding. Devotions and prayers were led, business discussed, color glass windows for the church noted, and monthly meetings set for 12:30 pm. attendees listed include Rosebud Poe and Krisie McCauley among others. The June gathering will be at Rosebud Poe’s home.

Arden Arden Ladies Aid Judy McCauley Beverly Gouer Fledine Weaver Linda Summerfield Willard Weaver Rosebud Poe Gladys Weaver Martha Mitchell Virgie Nestor Nancy Rowan Vera Nestor Krisie McCauley Tena Cross

Regular DAR meeting and cheerleader registration planned

Elizabeth Cummins Jackson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets at Innwood at 6 30 p.m. New officers will be installed. Cheerleader and Pom Pom Girl registrations are at Grafton High School football field at 6 p.m. Girls 9 to 14 must bring report card and birth certificate. Calls for details 265 1447 or 265 2586. Also Miss West Virginia Internationale Teen USA Pageant June 17 18 at Alderson Broaddus College Philippi and a Niagara Falls Canada senior trip June 24 26 costing 119 with meals not included. reservations after 5 p.m. at 265 4555 or 265 0840.

Elizabeth Cummins Jackson the Daughters of the American Revolution Innwood Grafton Pop Warner Alderson-Broaddus College Philippi Niagara Falls Canada

Genius Night Cub Scouts Pack Meeting at VFW Hall

The Tunne lton pack met Monday night May 31 at the VFW Hall with Den 2 opening and Den 3 performing a skit. Eddie Grimm Reggie Grimes and Allen Plum earned Bobcat awards. Denner roles listed for Dens 1 2 and 3. Genins Night winners announced Greg Miller Gray Britton Tommy Zuchowski. Meeting closed by Den 1. committee meeting set for 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall. all parents urged to attend.

Tunnelton Cub Scouts VFW Den 2 Den 3 Eddie Grimm Reggie Grimes Allen Plum Denner Den Billy Pepper Steve Plum Bobby Hensley Brian Knotts Brian Uphold Genins Greg Miller Gray Britton Tommy Zuchowski Den 1

Marcher targets abortion laws on cross country trek

Paul Litkey of Green Bay Wisconsin travels to Washington D C with an eight foot cross weighing 45 pounds carrying a pack. He hikes about 25 miles daily except Sundays and aims to reach before the Supreme Court adjourns to protest abortion laws. He attends the Newbury Senior Citizens picnic and plans to donate book proceeds to the cause and orphanages. He urges readers to write their congressman weekly to outlaw current abortion laws.

Tunnelton Kenny Stevenson Paul Litkey Greenbay Wisconsin Litkey Washington, D.C Supreme Court Newbury Likey Lukey

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Rainbow Carla Shaluta Mnother Advisor Jenny Henderson Jenny Oleta Bergman Libby Paige Anne Whitescarver Ruth McCartney Howard Kuhnes Mabel Thompson Betty Queen Doris Stout Pam Brown Irene Fowler Diane Thompson Adrienne Brown Mary Duffy Mrs. Troxil] Mason Theresa Reel Holly Hill Sammy Brown Richard Brown Stephanie Turnbull Mrs. Phelps Stutler Arlene Swecker Club Burton Noca Davis Cora McDonald S. Cogar Grafton Business and Professional Women's Club Four Corners Ladies Aid Bulletin Board First Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary Memorial City Karen Hern Washington Street Lemmon Arlene Decker MULL Dyna Gym Lincoln ST Painter Grafton Jewelry Co W. Main St Alue
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