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BECKLEY POST-HERALD, BECKLEY, W. MONDAY MORNING, MAY 13, 1974 NINE Chapter In Greenbrier Marks 25th Anniversary WILLIAMSBURG About 42 members and guests attended the 25th anniversary observance of the Lewisburg Branch of American Association University Women held at the Mountain View Farm in Williamsburg Saturday beginning with a luncheon at 1 p.m. At the anniversary celebration, State Division President Dr. Angle King installed new officers for the year and also gave the program. Five new members were welcomed into the branch's membership and past presidents were recognized.

The incoming president, Mrs. Virginia Kidd, presented Miss Jeanne Eleanore Coyne with a flower presented at the recent state division convention held at Jackson's Mill for the branch having atained the largest per centage sain in membership. Miss Coyne acknowledged and expressed her appreciation to all of the branch's members for their help during her term in office, by calling each by name and acknowledging their efforts. During I a a i ceremony, Dr. King reminded each new officer of her duties and reminded the members that the goal for 1973-75 for the AAUW, consisted of three thoughts or goals to work toward and they are: Communication, awareness and involvement.

Dr. King's program' centered around the topic, "The Status of Women In East Africa." She narrated slides and was dressed in a native costume. In beginning her program, she a i "Whatever a strengthening family life and whatever focuses attention on he welfare of woman, must make need and claim of children, therefore I am ncluding children as a realistic and necessarv part of the status if women." She related her trip to Africa and said that her main reason or the visit was to visit the nission sites of the Pres- yterian Ciurch U.S. and that he purpose of the journey was secure much information as possible on the status of the women, not only in Zaire but Kenya and Ethiopia. Dr.

Kii also shewed and narrated pi lure slides of her 'trip and her closing remarks said, woman living her life with personality in the hands for Christ, can be a sure creati benediction." A compiled history of Lewisburg Branch's Histo composed bv Dr. Addah Bel McClaskey was presented those present and as a fav to all, a compote with varioi roses. Seven past presidents we recognized and they were Mr Vivian Richardson, the branch lirst president Dr. McClaske Wrs. Wright, Hazel Simmons Charleston, Mrs.

a Hagerman, Mrs. Ruth Gwi and outgoing president, Coyne. Guests, New Members And Officers At Celebration King, top photo (seated center), i i i president of the State American Association University Women, was the guest speaker and installing officer for the Lewisburg Branch's Saturday meeting held at Mountain View Farm in Williamsburg in conjunction with the branch's 25th anniversary celebration. A past president and now a resident of Bloomfield, Ky. Dr.

Belle McClaskey (seated left) compiled a program as to the history of the branch and Mrs. Vivian M. Richardson served as the branch's first president. In back are Mrs. Margaret Buckley of White Sulphur Springs, a charter member; Mrs.

Edna M. Wright, a past president and during her term, the Lewisburg Branch was highest in the nation in Fellowships contributions per capita; Dr. Louise Callison of Charleston, the branch's first secretary, and the outgoing president, Mrs. a Eleanore Coyne. Five new members were welcomed into the branch's membership.

They were from left, bottom photo) Genieve McClung, Mennie Innerarity, Margaret Greene, Susie Greene and Mary Lawson. JVeu Officers Of Lewisburg AAUW Are Installed i tTixninin VirM CofilT-Hoir During an i i installation ceremony, Dr. Angie King, division president of the State American Association of University Women, installed Mrs. Virginia Kidd (center) as the Iiwisburg Branch's new president. The ceremony was held at Mountain View Farm i New Officers Selected By OES In Lewisburg LEWISBURG (RNS) At the Thursday night meeting of Lewisburg Chapter No.

108, Order of Eastern Star, held in the lodge hall, new officers were elected and will be installed at the June meeting. They are Thelma Sebert, worthy matron; a a helped make the 50th anniversary a success as some 56 persons were present ncluded many past officers. It was voted that three members should be recognized with a gift for their aid in the programs for the 50th anniversary. Hinzman, worthy patron; Ethel McCraw, associate matron; Henry K. Hausker, associate McCraw, Henry K.

patron; Norma secretary; Betsy They are Dorthea Viginia Hern and Irvine. i treasurer; Elizabeth Sebert. and Jane Tomlinson, associate ductress. Appointed officers are Sarah Coffman, chaplain; i a McDowell, marshal; Naomi Fuller, organist a a Hauser, Adah; Janet Goodwin, Ruth; Darlene Morgan, Esther; Valerie Warren, Martha; Marie Arbuckle, Electa; a Morgan, warder, and Clyde Bennett, sentinel. Mrs.

Burns was elected as a trustee for a three-year period. It was reported that during the 50th anniversary celebration held April 10, Mrs. Lillian Goff, guest attending, had held membership in the Order of Eastern Star since 1920, belonging to the Huntington chapter. Mrs. acknowledged all members Invitations were received from the Union Chapter for grand visitation at 7:30 p.m.

May 16; May 15, Talcott; Dunbar, May 18, and Huntersville No. 120, June 1. Williamsburg Saturday afternoon. Other officers installed were Ruby Lee Roberts (left), second vice president, and Pat Detch, first vice president Dr. King presented Mrs.

Kidd with a "ladies white gavel" i ceremony and also Mrs. Jeanne Coyne, out i president, presented Mrs. Kidd with a permanent gavel made by a local person, president to another. Traffic Blocked For Eight Hour WHITE SULPHUR Traff was diverted around a porti of U. S.

60 near White Sulph Springs for about eight hou Friday after a truck overturn ed, skidded on-its side and ri ped out five fuel pumps at service station. Firemen spent the mornin washing gasoline and debris the highway. No fires resulte from the 2:30 a.m. accident. State police said the accide occurred when the truck, drive by Clifford Wilson of Stonevill N.

failed to negotiate curve after his brakes fail near the intersection of U. 60 and W. Va. 92. Wilso escaped injury in the accident Troopers estimated a damage to the truck, its co tents and the service static was in excess of $40,000.

Activities Slatet LEWrSBURG (RNS) Mr Vivian M. Richardson, WV county extension agent horn demonstration for Greenbrie has announced scheduled tivities as follows: Wednesday Fort Sprin Homemakers Club at 1:30 p.m which will be a public meetin at the Community Center. Tl esson, "Fire Prevention," wi presented by Mrs. Julian Beard. Renick Homemakers Club a 1:30 p.m.

with Mrs. Henr Dunbar and Mrs. Mru Robertson as co-hostesses. Th esson, "Building Your Ow Emotional Life System," will be given by Mr N. Montogmery.

Cornstalk Homemakers Clu at 2 p.m. with Mrs. I. Vinfrey as hostess. The lesson "Preserving Flowers for Year Use," will be presente Mrs.

T. M. Hanson. Friday Williamsbur Homemakers Club at 1 p.m vith Mrs. Henry Simmons a lostess.

'ersonal The Faith lesson, Adequate which will be passed from one Today," will be given by Mrs lerman Kurd. Bennett, Margaret VOTE FOR ODELL E. JESSUP DEMOCRAT FOR ASSESSOR DEPENDABLE, QUALIFIED AND AVAILABLE ODEIL E. JESSUP POUTICAI ADVMTISEMENT PAID FOR BY THE CITIZENS TO ElECT ODtll E. JESSUP MARY E.

SMITH TREASURER Hope a a a i a demonstrated how hard I will work to run an efficient County Clerk's office if. nominated and elected. ROGER ARLIE HENDERSON DEMOCRAT CbUNTY CLERK "A NEW FACE IN COUNTY GOVERNMENT" Pol. Adv. Proclamation Signed By Mayor Mrs.

Virginia (seated), mayor a of Ronceverte, signed a proclamation Saturday declaring May 12-18 as National Hospital Week and urged citizens of Ronceverte and surrounding area to'participate in the observance. Witnessing the signing was Richard Blackburn, administrator of the Greenbr er Valley Hospital. During th week various events hav been planned, one an ap preciation dinner to hono employes; classes, Employes will wear "Get Know Us" buttons to creat public interest and support the accomplishments an goals on GVH. has a brighter future than at anytime in West Virginia is less likely to repeat first grade because Lewis McManus worked to establish public kindergartens. McManus has worked to give him an opportunity to technical or vocational school.

likely to have better teachers because Lewis McManus supported higher education programs. McManus has become a leader for education because he believes our children should have an opportunity to become what they want to become. men represent a political point of McManus represents people. Re-Elect Lewis McManus Pol. Adv.

SENATOR ALAN SUSMAN Senator Alan Susman has worked for, fought for and voted for the people of Raleigh and Wyoming Countiej. He is Known as a hard-working, full-time Senator--and a man who.keeps his promises, let the record speak. The Record of Senator Susman For The Consumer. for statewide Consumer Protection Division i power. Jed fight to hold real estate interest rates at 8 per cent.

for no-fault automobile Insurance. legislation to set safely standards for mobile homes. For The Worker. for legislation raising retroactive Workmen's Compensation benefits to '73 levels, and increasing future benefits increase minimum wage to $1.80 this July and $2.00 in 1975. For The Miner.

and pushed through new Mine Safety Act covering training and certification. for better black lung benefits. and chaired massive study of coal industry and its future. For Better Government. pushed for funds to build Wyoming County State Police Barracks.) Judicial Reform Amendment.

"sunshine" bill calling for open meetings in legislature. collective bargaining for public employees. the right of policemen and firemen to appeal suspensions. for 90-day legislative sessions. legislature's Constitutional responsibility against i encroachment.

For People And effort to expand Grandview and Little Beaver State Parks. to introduce legislation giving adult status to 18-year-olds. for $200 million Better Schools Amendment. achieve better pay for teachers and school service personnel. Equal Rights Amendment for women.

to provide bonus for Vietnam veterans. in getting funds for new Pinecrest Hospital section to treat chronically -ill male patients. for legislation creating 14 statewide Mental Health Centers, one of which is under construction in Beckley. in getting funds to build Maben-Twin Falls road. $500 million Better Roads Amendment.

fo the leaders of successful effort to persuade Governor to route 1-64 through Raleigh County YES, THERE IS A DIFFERENCE VOTE MAY 14 FOR SENATOR AlanSusman The Democrat rOL.ADVt.