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Herald and Register, Bcckloy, Sunday Morning, December 20, 'ayettevitle Small Town, But Its Citizens Do Get Around As '57 Year Clearly Snows Tills riling salt was $500 were Ul.cn. Damage to the forced ftpfn by thieves Friday building and equipment is esli- nighl or early Saturday morning maleil at $150. Cll.v Police are al Ihe Cily Lines bus garage In Inmligallnir, Oak Kill, and iltms valued at Oak Hill Breaking And Entering Reported; Second In Two Weeks OAK HILL (RXS) The City Lines bus garage was entered r-omctime Friday night or Saturday morning, making the second breaking and entering in this city in the past two weeks. A driver, Ralph D. Samples, dis- Real Yule Spirit Heard ByWSCS HOCK CREEK The snnual Christmas parly of the Womcns Society of Christian Ser vice was held last week with Mrs.

Doris Marshall presenting the devotion alter the singing of Christinas carols. Mrs. Marshall gave the Scripture reading from St. Luke, follow- f.d bv a reading, "The Christmas Spirit." The Rev. H.

E. Smith, Kavc a talk using tor his subjecl real spirit of Christmas." Gifts which were exchanged b.v Jhe members were presented by Sirs. Barbara Asbury and refresh- inents were served to: I Mr. and Mrs. Arley Clay, Mr tind Mrs.

Earl Underwood, Mrs JJarry E. Tollcy and daughters Beverly, and Patricia Ann, Mrs Bill Asbury; Mrs, Laura Acord Mrs. Minnie Aliff daughter, Dian: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Blankenship end daughters, Carol Sue, ant Shirley Ann, Mr.

a -Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Fran iMassey, Miss Peggy Harris, Mrs Asbury and daughter Sandra, Mrs. Myrtle Lovely am daughter, A the Rev. and Mrs Herbert E.

Smith, Mrs. Charle E. Jan-ell, Okey Cantley, Mrs Myrtle Lemon, Mrs. Rlioda ilr. and Mrs.

J. L. Bradford Mrs. Fred Tolley, Miss Barbar and Betty and Nonna Underwood. Get Unusual Yule Gift ALDEBSON (RNS) Sgt.

art (Mrs. Marshall Ramsey, formerl of Alderson. now residing in Pari France, received a nice Chris r.ias present. A daughter wa bom to them Dec. 23 in a Pan The baby weighed si pounds three ounces and has bee named Cynthia Ann.

Announc rr.ent of her arrival came cablegram to her paternal gram parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Sam5ey, ASdereon. The malern nts are Mr.

and Mr J. Meadows, Hinton. avcred the breaking and entcrin, he came to work about Saturday. Entrance was made through rokcn window pane into the gf age. The door to the office irced open, apparently with a bar filing cabinet with a safe in i as forced open.

Otis D. 'Morton, owner, report cms valued al approximate! 00 ivas taken ami damage to th uilding was about JI50. City Patrolman Robert Murdoc continuing the investigation. On Dec. Krpger's store wa.

ite'red in a similar manner, bu is not known what -was take inventory has nol been com lelcd. llogers Personals GLEN ROGERS (RNS)--Holida juests of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ku ish who have returned to the espectivc homes were her brot r-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mr ohn Dorsey, Jloultrie, irothcr-in-law and sister, Mr.

a Mrs. H. C. Simpson and famil oledo, 0., and Mr. and Mrs.

I mond Wilson and son, Jackie, Da on, O. Her brother and sistcr- Mr. and Alec Darab KAYETTF.V1LLE (RNS)-With population of little more than XX) being Ihe county seat is ayellevillc's sole distinction, yet 1957 it received international, tional and slate recognition. When France celebrated the Oth anniversary of the birth of Fayelte in September, its may, Dr. M.

C. Hresan, attended celebration (along with may- of other towns named for Ihe general) as a guest of the rench Government. Town residents vicariously en- the'colorful celebration by iwing colored movies made by mayor on his trip. A gift from citizens of France to the town Fayettcville, an urn containing il from the birthplace of La- ayette, will be displayed in the bby of Ihe Memorial Audi rium. The mayor's piclure and the lory of his visit to France ap- wared in many newspapers and Life magazine.

At the national convention of he American Legion in Atlantic City, a member of Ihe Faye4te- ville Post was elected to a national office. Harry W. Miller, sast department commander and past post commander, was elected national vice-commander of Legion. When he returned to Fayetteville he was met by a large delegation Legionnaires and town residents headed by the Volunteer lire department and the high school band. Fayelte County also received national recognition when it was announced that a Navy destroyer, to be launched in January, will be named for Ihe late Admiral Claude A.

Jones, a native son. West Virginia's new Republican governor, Cecil pointed a Fayetteville lawyer to one of. the state's high offices Myron R. Renick was made chair- man of the Public Service Commission. Although accepting the post with offices in Charleston, he, continues to reside in Fayctle- ville with his fomily.

The new Republican state government affected Fayetteville in other ways. One of the first changes was to move'the state liquor store from a building on the west side of Court owned by Charles Selvey, (o-one on the east side of the street owned by Frank Love. John replaced G. W. Biwcks as Ihe liquor store agcr and later the store's enlire personnel was changed.

A number ot Democralic residents who had worked for the slale lax commission, road commission anc other agencies for years lost their jobs. Several. Republicans were employed by the slale. Last year's election made few changes in the county government. A.

Buchanan took office tumping Iraneli JUMPING BRANCH (RNS) r. and Mrs. John C. Ridenoar td children left Friday morning car for Lakeland, for a ouplc of weeks, where they will isil her parents, Mr. and A.

Wlaker, a sister-in-law-and roiher, Mr. and Mrs. James Ed- Walker, and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs.

T. C. Waddcll had Christmas holiday guests her rolher-in-Iasv and sisler, Air, and Irs. Charles Kisner, and son, I'ayne, Covinglon, and their on-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Is.

Waller Lapp, New Jersey. Mrs. Nannie Butlor is visiting uring the holidays her on Camp Butler and other reia- ivos in Charleston. Visiting in Ihe home of Miss Flor- Rebecca and Benny Meadaws this week were Mr. and Mrs.

Tames Meadows, Mrs. M. H. -ester, Camp Creek, and her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.

James Lester, Washington, D. C. Sunday visitors in the home ot Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crook were Mr.

and Mrs. Jobe Wyricfc ancf tMr. and Mrs. Clifton Trail and son Skelton, Lerona. 'Mr.

and Mrs. Lon Meadows observed their 42nd Wedding anniversary Thursday at their home. Relatives and friends called during the day. They are Ihe parents of two sons, Ray, Russell, and Ruehi, Jumping Branch. The Meadows have lived all their married life at the same home in Jumping Branch.

The condition of Meadows, who suffered a stroke in June, is improved. 'Living Water' Is Speaker's Topic BOOMER Source of Living Wafer" was (he program presented by Mrs. J. A. Redmond nl the Tuesday night meeting ol Ihe Missionary Society of the loca' Baptist Church.

The group met in Ihe Church, with the president, Mrs. Clillnn Russell conducting the business session. "Christmas Spirit" was the theme of the evening. Those tak ing part in Hie program were Mrs. Jess Tench, Mrs.

Waldo Stover, Mrs. William Badgley, Mrs Joe Berriery, Mrs. Lowe, Mrs. Tom Jones, Mrs. Da vid Kirk, Mrs.

Roy Thompson Mrs. Kenneth Oidaker; solois and Mrs. Lee Carson, and pianist Mrs. Gordon Hoffman. The Rev.

William Talc instate the following officials for th coming year: President, Mrs. C1L ton of the "Dr Alice-Randall Circle," Mrs. Jacl Sryant; chairman of Die "Inez At thony Circle," -Mrs. Kenneth Old aker; chairman of the "Jemii Clair Adams Circle," Mrs. Pet Nichols, and chairman of th "Kathleen Standard Ham Circle, Mrs.

Charles Manley; Vice president of missions, Mrs Randolph Kincaid; chairman interpreters and speakers, Mrs. 0 H. Viers; chairman of special in ferest missionaries, Mrs. Ed Mar tin; chairman of missionary an stewardship education, Mrs. Wii- Pax Personals and family will return today Irene Midkiff and daughter, home at Roseville, Mich.

All visited also Louie Daraban and mother while here. Mr. and Ms. Frank Wilson had as guests during the holidays their son, Leonard, and his son, Bobby, Hamilton. 0., and Mr.

and Mrs. Ronnie Franklin. Fort Campbell, Holiday guests and Mrs. Everett Gulhrie were their son-in- iaw and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.

Darrel Charleston; Iheir son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shcppard and daughter, Dianne, Cleveland, 0., and Mrs. Guthrie's sister, Mrs. Lake Manning, Matheny.

Mr. and Mrs. Nick Vidovich spent Christmas das' with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. aik Mrs. Harold Wiley at Richland, Va.

Mr. and Sheppard and Jock Sheppard, Dayton, 0., have returned home after spending Christmas in the home of Iheir parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sheppard and later Shcnpard's son. Gary.

Vergic Alice Lilly, student ai DR. KICK DIES CEAWLEY (RXS) Funer services were held Monday Michigan for Dr. C. M. Rice who cd Dec.

20 in a Michigan hospital. Death was due to a heart af.ack. Survivors include his wife, JTrs. Margaret Bivens Rice, of the late H. Bivens, West Virginia University, Morgan town, is spending the holidays-in tile home of her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Joe Lilly. Frederick Dowdy, student a' Concord College, Athens, is spend ing the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dowdy.

Mrs. Harold Fletcher, Pincville La. is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs. Anil She is the former Peggy Gentry. and PAX (RMS) Christmas iinner guests of Mr.

Mrs. Car! Humphrey ier psrents, Mr. and Mr. Lawrence Branscomc; Mount Hope, and hi mother, Mrs. C.

S. Humphrey Abo visiting during the holiday were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Laiferl and daughter, Anna Marie, Nc' iaven, Conn, who is spendin several days with mother Mrs. Gussie Williams, Well-wood Thursday visitors in the horn of Mrs.

C. S. Humphrey wer her son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs. Tom Harizog an daughter, Pam, Surveyor. Mr.

and Mrs. Glen Lively wer Christmas day guests in the horn of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Humphrey Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Akers spe'n Christmas Eve and Christma Day in the home of their so in-law and daughter, Mr. and Jlr Ronald Troutman, Becklcy. Conlcy Lively, Mullens, was Thursday guest in the home Ms mother, Mrs. Jfgncy J. Livel Billy Ray Wriston.

son of and Mrs. Claude Wriston, Aj Ariz, is visiting his grandparent Mr. and Jim Wriston ai Mr. -and Mrs. Emory Wristoi Larry Fort Jackson.

has been visiting his grandmothe Mrs. C. S. Humphrey. Mr.

and Mrs. Seibert Janne ar.d children, Bernadinc en Wayne, (he new sheriff in January nd made several changes in of- a field deputies. A now rosecuting attorney, J. Zane selected two new ssislants: Walter S. Wilson and P.

Warden. Other county of- ces retained the same person- In the past years two modern wildings were constructed in the usiness section. Cook's Depart nent Store moved into Us ullding across from the post of- ce in January, The Hamilton uilding on of Cour t. and Maple Aye', -replaced an Id-fashioned, frame structure tha one ot tht town's oldesl uiidings. An $82,000 addition to Hie Bap 1st Church, is now under con Iruciion, A new bus garage was.

will, by the Fayclle County Board 5f Education on Fayette Ave. Improvements in the IOW ieauliful Huse Memorial Park in 'luded a new gate and.iron fence at the entrance. Before leaving for France, thi mayor fried to gel a picture of th own to lake with him. It is dif icull to get satisfactory vjcws a Fayettevillc is so scattered. A 10 point can a picture be m'ad hat will show the Courthouse, th Memorial Auditorium, the thro oard ol education buildings an the business seclion in one The mayor tried get a rep rcsentative view from the roof the Dodd-Payjie' Funeral Horn which 'stands on a knoll but th Iree-lined 'streets' and the man frees homes' concea ed many of the houses.

The picture he took made th town look like a small count a is a small country its citizens get arounc Flames Destroy Monroe Barn ALDBKSON A fire undetermined origin destroyed large barn Tuesday morning on the A. W. Williams "Ingle- sides," a few mites north of Alderson. The fire was discovered about 7:30 a.ln. when one of the f.irm hands opened the barn door to begin feeding the stock.

The fire, smoldering farther back in the barn, was fanned by the draft tram the open door, and soon engulfed the entire building. Williams said in 30. minutes the liter cwn- traiiiig tmt a leave are: (left right, Mike Garfa, Mart. (bottom) DM Tufts, Max Enter School After Leave FAYETTEVILLE Fayclteville High School gradu- 1 uates have been assigned to schools after completing boot training tt Great Lakes Naval Training Center and spending -a 14-day leave at their homes. They ere: Mike Gavin, son of Mr.

and, Mrs. Bland K. Hesse Mario Zorio, son of Mr. and Zorio; Don Tufts, son of Mr, and Mrs. Raymond Tufts, and Max Bobbilt, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Dennis Bobbitt. Gavin and Zorio returned to the Great Lakes Naval Training Center; Gavin entered seh'ool as a iiospitalman, and Zorio as an electrician's mate. Tufts and Bob- Dill were assigned to San Tufts as a yeoman and Bobbitt as storekeeper. During their boot training Gavin, Tufts and Bobbin were petty officers.

Before enlisting in the Navy in Beckley, Gavin attended Marshall College and Bob- bill attended a business school in Charleston. stewardship-education, Mrs. Wayne, spent Christmas Diy a and several thousand dpl- harn Badgley; vice president of th lome ot Kr brother-in-law ars orthl of ha 5' and other feed Jolctta, Oak Hill, were Christmas day guests of her parents Mr. and ilrs. T.

Visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roteoe Meadows, during the iclldays were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Williams and children Bobby anc Janice, Crab Orchid; Mr.

and Mrs. 3. J. Redden and son Randy, Oak- and, Mr. and Mrs.

Marvin Meadows and children Eugene and Diana, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Via and daughter, all of Hinton. H. B.

Meadows is reported, by riis family to be serioiu'ly ill at his Nome. He has been suffering from a series of light strokes for several years. His family has been called iimc due to the sudden change in his condition. Mrs. Mary Redden, Nimitz, is visiting in Washington, D.

C. dur- ir.g the holidays. and Mrs. Roscoe Meadows left by train for Huutinijton Saturday where Meadows will enter the and 0 Hospital for treatment. He is suffering from an ear infection.

Christian Traiiu'ng, Mrs. David Gill; chairman i i a life, Miss Joan Bryant; chairman of family life, Sirs. Rolfe Bryant; chairman of leadership training. Mrs. Cecil Legg; counsellor for "Sally Peck Guild Girls," Miss Joan Robson; counselor for "Ann Judson Guild Girls," Mrs.

Lawrence Whitman; secretary, Mrs. Frank Wright, and vice president of Christian service, Mrs. Gordati Hoffman. After Ihe meeting the group Christmas presents, and enjoyed a fellowship hour. Refreshments were served by the Dr.

Alice Randall circle, and Ihe Christmas motif was carried out in the table decorations. and sisler, Mr. and Mrs. DonaW Akers, St. Albans.

The Aker's son, Dwight, accompanied the Janney's back home Wednesday night for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Harless left Frid-iy for Cincinnati 0. to spend the holidays with their son-in-law snd Mr.

and Mrs. Monroe Pennington and children, 'immy and Sandy. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hall had as holiday visitors in their home, Mr.

and Mrs. Jessie Lucas and Mr. and Mrs. Burke Adkins, Warwick, Va. Advance Notice WINTER TERM (Mr.

and Mrs. C. Lilly, Hurricane, -Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Ware and Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Ware, Conneaul, 0., were called here Wednesday due (o the death of their step-father who was killed in an automobile accident. Mr. and Mra Bee Abshirc, and sons, Kyle and Tommy, are vacationing in Orange Park, FJa. during the holidays.

Mr. and Mrs. Manford Young lelt this week by car for Tecumi- seli. where they will visit during Uie holidays with their son- in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.

JliV.mic- Richmond. II Greenbrier News Hems VALLEY HEAD (RNS) --Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Keith Rudder, Mill Creek, announce the birth of a daughter, Dec. in the Davis Memorial Hospital, Elkins.

The mother is the former Loretta Rosier. Mr. and -Mrs. James Franklin Crickard, Elkins, announce the Mrth of a son, Robert Lee, Dec 21, in the Davis Memorial Hos pital. The mother is the former Frances Jean Hamrick, Valtcj Head.

(Mr. and Mrs. R. Bruce Crickard and Miss Alice Rowan Waugh Marlinton, visited Mrs. Florence Robertson, Hot Spring.5, Fri day.

AT (eckley College STARTS JANUARY Classes Ottered Al DAT ad NIGHT Mr. and Mrs. Vcrnon Harvey have as their house her par- Henls, Mr. and Mrs. J.

E. Lind- s.iy and Iheir daughter. Mrs. Clyde Dehart; Miss Dianna Dehart; her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.

Lindsay and son Randy, all of Aiken, S. C. Personals WlirrcSVILLE Mrs. J. W.

Peltry and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Snodgrass. were Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs.

C. A. Stover, Whitesville. Mrs. Sybil Smith, employed as librarian in Vinccnncs, left Saturday for her home.

She has spent a couple of weeks visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs' Chester Stover, and other relatives in this area. She formerly residcc in Whitcsville, and is ako a form er (cacher in the Whitesville school. Holiday guests ot Mrs.

Oscar Fcrrcll, Whilesville. Include her sons, and daughters-in-law. Oscar and Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Fcr rcll, Handley.

Visiting In Valley Head VALLEY HEAD (RNS) Miss Elizabeth Fisher, Tokyo, Japan a student at Swathmore College Swathmore, is the guest her cousins, Miss Alice Waug' and Mrs. R. Brace Crickard for the holidays. Mrs. John Griffith Smith, Shcp herdstown, has returned home aft er a visit with friends and rela lives.

Mrs. Smith is a teacher a Shephard College. The Rev. and Mrs. Richa; Crickard and daughter.

Marcia will leave Monday for Wilmington to visit her parents, Mr and Mrs. Roscoc Arbogast. iifl Is Presented Mrs. H.L Phillips UNION (RNS) Special guests jf the Union Rotary Club al a meeting Thursday night at the Union Presbyterian Church were VIr. and Mrs.

Harry L. Phillips, Mrs. Phillips was presented a lift in appreciation of her assistance in the printing Ihe weekly Rotary bulletin for the past 'ears. She has resigned her posi tion with the Monroe County Board Education, and will soon join er husband, who is enrolled in the graduate school of West Vir ginia University, Morganlown. The presentalion ot the gift was made by Dr.

L. Caldwcll, cktb bulletin chairman. S. W. Hedrick, program chair man for the meeting, introduced the Rev.

A. B. Shiflet, Gap Mills as speaker for the evening. Mr Shifiet recounted the history of the Jewish race, both in Biblical am modem times, and pointed out ttie influence of the Jewish people on the economic and social aspects of American culture. ATTEND FUNEIUI, PEvEVOflJE (RNS) Mrs.

V. McNcmar and her son V. Mc.Vemar, motored to Bristol Monday to attend the fn neral ot her brother, J. H. Babb who died at the home of a daugh ter in Florida after a long illness Burial was made in Bristol where he formerly resided ani where his wife had been buriec vere destroyed.

The barn contained also sev- ra! large pieces of farm ma- hijsery. Tiie loss was estimated Williams at about $20,000 'A arge part of the feed harvested the farm the, past summer, ras lost. Toe building was nsured. There was no clue as to the ause of the fire but it was sup- 0sed someone had slept iii the )arn the night before" and that a ightfd cigarette thrown down have caused the fire. The farm, one Greenbrier's inest, a a one Hme operated the late Sam Anderson and one of Ihe finest cattle farms this action.

Williams said at iresent there were around 233 head of stock on the farm. GIVEN PARTY BOOMER (RNS) Mr. and Tony Pinion entertained in heir home with party in honor oc their daughter, Lou's, birthday anniversary, Friday evening. Games and dancing group, and refreshments were served to: Nancy Jo Kelson, Janet 5ydnor, Judy Susie rtogg, Jerry Bill Queen, Jane ana Gina Pinion, and "Bo" fngram. Tree Lighting Meet Held LOOKOUT (RNS) -'Dec.

21 was Ihe annual Christmas Tree 'Lighting program sponsored by the Lookout Garden Gub. The program was presented at 6 p.m. and included the singing of Christmas carols. Scripture and prayer by the Rev. Lucian Legg.

A greeting and "The Wonderful Story" were sung by the Lookout -f-H Club. Claude Crawford lighted the tree; Mrs. Robert Tucker sang "0, Holy Night," and Juanita Morris played a saxophone The benediction was given by Harold Martin. Military Men In News At Home And Overseas By Peggy Kessinger. Receive Licenses IWION (RXS) The following applications for marriage license lave filed in the Monroe County Clerk's Office: John Carroll Herman, son o.

Fred D. Harman, Peterstown, ant Patricia Deane Dunn, daughter Mr. and Mrs. Dean Dunn, Peters Married Dee. 25, at Peters town by the Rev.

James H. Moore; Charles Richard Bowers, son Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Bowers, Wik el, and Sarah Biggs, daugh ler of Mr. and Mrs.

Mason Biggs Wikel. Married Dec. 21 Rock Camp by the Rev. R. H.

Craw Franklin Ddona Crosier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil L. Crosier, Union, and Peggy Ann Oyler, daughter ol Mr. and Mrs.

John Oyler, Salem, Va. Married Dec. 21 at Union by the Rev. G. M.

Ford; Delbert Waldo Morgan, son of Mr. and Mrs. 'Edgar L. Morgan, Roncevcrte, and Sara Jane Hay- rxs, daughter of Mrs. Homer Haynes, Second Creek.

Married Dec. 25 at Roncevcrte, by Elder Guy R. Wykle; Lylc Coleman Highlander, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Highlander, Alderson, and Betty Elizabelh Smithson, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs James A. Smithson, Alderson. Promoted to specialist Hhii-ii class while serring at Fort Eurfis, was Jack D. Thomas, 23- of-Pinkncy Thomas, 57 Clark St.i White Sulphur! Springs. He is serving with the 591st Transportation.

Army Aircraft Maintenance Company as an air- fraine repairman. Entering the Army in April, 1956, he completed basic combat training at Fort S. C. 'He is a 1953 graduate of Green- irier High School, Ronceverte, and later worked for the Davis Stuart School in Lewisburg. TWO AREA men' participated as mock enemy soldiers in a 16- day field training exercise ending Dec.

18 at Fort Bragg, N. C. They were: Pvt. Stephen H. Watkins, grandson of 'Mr.

and -Mrs. Edward W. Watkins of Freeman, and Pvt. Kenneth C. Wills, of Mr.

and Mrs. Hubert W. Wills of Ifinlon. Engaged in simulated combat against members of the Airborne Division already stalioned ai the fort, they regularly are stationed the 101st -Airborne 501st Infantry at Fort "ampbell, Ky. Pvt.

Watkins is a rifleman in "ompany and entered the rmy in January of -this year, ccciving basic training at Fort ackson, S. C. The 19-year-old oldier is a 1956 graduate Biue- tonc High School, Bramwell. Pvt. Wills, a rifleman in Com- any entered the Army in larch of this yesr and received asic training at Fort Bcnning, RECENTLY aligned to the 'hird Infantry' Division at Fort ienning, to undergo military training were two area soldiers.

Dr. G. M. POWERS DENTIST 110 MAIN STREET Phone CL Four Generations In Princeton PRINCETON (RXS) KCMratiMs wtn rrpmeiM at Uils, Wring In the tome WeM teiO rvently. The hi (MUM Mn.

(MMe4, lert ker tfnfkter, Mn. JUrtU Let Rfckn, ker Mrs. Em MM krr is a graduatt of Ireenville 'Higli School. 1 PROMOTED la specialist third in Germany where he is assigned as a driver in the 714th 'ank Battalion's Company is eamon G. Brown, Zl-year-old ton Ova Brown, Glenfork.

Entering the Army-in -August, 936, lie completed basic training at Fort Jackson, S. and arrived in Europe last March. He attended Glen Rogeri High School. PARTICIPATING -in Operation 'Phiblink," a three-phase covering shore training, am- jhibious reconnaissance, and am- hibious landings in the Philippine Islands is rine Pfc. Neville B.

Corlcy son of -Mr. -Mrs. Neville Corley of a ley Head. The Third Marine Division's; Third Regiment, with units of the 12th Regiment, is using helicop- 1 ter-oorne troops Cetltj in vertical, envelopment action during the joint U. laneuver.

The entire operation is being observed by member nations of the Southeast Aaa Treaty Organization. The left their Okinawa station Nov. and will return the last December. (RNS) c. M.

nniiite t. n. They are: Pvt. -Cecil -M. Hinkle 22-year-otd son of Mr.

and M. Hinkle Sinks jrove, and Pvt. John H. Dodd, 22-year-old husband of Mrs. Mar- Dodd ot will accompany the "Manne" Division a new type of Army force designed to, and survive en th6 atomic Mttlefield when it Till assume North Atlantic Organization defena: responsibilities in the American Zone of Germany next spring.

SERVING as a member of the Military- Polito Battalion at Fort Bragg, N. is Specialist Alvy E. Humphreys, son of llrs. Beamy Greenville, M. Assigned to the baltalion's Company entered Uie Army in June, 1955, and completed basic training at Tort Jackson, S.

C. R-ycai-oM snldier, wliow lives in PARTICIPATING in an Army training test with the lllh Airborne Division's 596th Transportation Company in Germay is Pvt. Robert A. Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Claude Anderson of Victor. A truck driver in the company, ht entered the Army in March, 1957. and received basic training a I Fort Euslis, Va. He arrived in Europe last September. The 17-year-old soMier attended Ansled High School before entering the Army.

SPENDING last, weekend his parents and friends in Naoma was Pvt Joseph' L. Gyovai, who NS taking basic training in the Army Ordnance at Fort Gordon, Ga. Upon completion ot his basic training he will I. Cjonl go (, Aberdeen, for eight weeks' training. The soldier expects U) spend Uie Christmas holidays al home.

ATTENDING the Aviation Structural. Mechanic School" at the Memphis, Tenn. Naval Air Technical Training Cenler is James F. Loanc, airman aoprentice, son of Mrs. Freda Loafij of Valley Head.

During the 14-week course he wiP be instructed in the repair ot aircraft, safety precautions the maintaining of hydraulic systems. ot school prepared for'advancement in rating the aviation field..

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