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TWELVE REGISTER AND POST-HERALD. BECKLEY, W. SATURDAY 5IORXDTG. MAY 23,1970 Greenbrier Man Ansted Graduation Speakers Succumbs At 67 Told; Seniors Are Announced DENNIS THE MENACE" MIL AND MRS. R.

L. WALLACE WHITE SULPHUR (RNS) H. Lolen Webb, 67. of White ANSTED (RNS) ton I Sulphur Springs died Thursday JT. Marks, pastor of the Mount evening in a Clifton Forge.

Baptist Church, who will hospital after a long illness. I deliver the senior sermon at Bom in Floyd County. i2 p.m. June 7 for the 57th an- June 2S. 1902.

he was the sonlniv er ary commencement the late Ira and Lula Webb ceremonies of Ansted High Fury. i School is a graduate of Wheaton i He attended the Church of College. Wheaton. UI. and 1 Jesus Christ of Latter his Bachelor of Saints in White Sulphur Springs i Divinity degree from Eastern land was a retired employe of Baptist Theological Seminary in Industries.

1934; earned a. Master's Degree He is survived by his West Virginia University Mrs. Lola Hoke Webb; completed an undergrad- sons, Billy of White Sulphur juate major in art at Fairmont 'Springs and Steven, at daughters. Mrs. Joy; Rev.

Marks has done pastoral Rigby, of Salt Lake City. ia West Penn- Mrs. Nancy Barton of yivania and New Jersey; Graces, N. Mrs. as military chaplain in Kelley of Edgewood, Mrs.

i world War II and taught at Virginia Webb and Mrs. Virginia University and bara Bostic, both of White Salem College. Kis wife "is the Sulphur Springs, and Miss former Beulah Lillian Dean. Valerie Sue Webb and Miss Eva Kev Jim past or of Jean Webb, both at home; half brothers, Jarrett Fury iapos, Churcn Covington, and Elbert Furv of Glen Daniel; four half! sisters, Mrs. Mvrtle Furv of Glen Daniel, Mis." Polly Technology and of Tabbs, Mrs.

Sally Can- Mi speak at June terbury of Union and Mrs. (RNS) IRer. Hugh Boone officiating. Jliss Dorothy James, daughter Church decorations included baskets of white gladioli, stock and chrysanthemums i greenery flanked by a seven- branched candelabra with, pew markings of white flowers and satin bows. Traditianal wedding music of Mr.

and Mrs. Andrew (Jack) James of Arnettsville, and Robert Wallace were united In marriage at 1 30 p.m. May 16. Hie bridegroom's parents live at C3intonville. single-ring ceremony was "armed in the ArnettsviHejwas played by Miss Lois ited Methodist Church with Warren Holbrook Dies In Hospital STJMMERSVILLE Warren H.

Holbrook, 75, of Route 2, SummersvOle died Wednesday in a Marion, hospital He was a retired coal ininer. Survivors included a son, Winfield of Marion four daughters, Mrs. Gertie Johnson, Mrs. Effie Johnson, Mrs. Rebecca Johnson and Mrs.

Nellie Neff, all of Route 2, Sumiaersville; three brothers, Curtis and Herbert, both of Elk Ridge; Thomas of Quincy; two sisters, Sirs. Lizzie Rowe of Maiden and Mrs. Eva Young of Elk Ridge. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Pierson Chapel Methodist Church at Zela with Rev.

Wesley Pennington and Rev. Clyde Harler in' charge. Burial will be in the Walker Memorial Park Cemetery at SummersyiHe. body win remain at the White Funeral Home in Sum- mersv21e after 6 p-UL today, Concert Is Held (ENS) A band concert was given by the Cadet Band and Fayetteville Junior High Band Wednesday night, tinder the direction, of Jim Jones, director of the Payetteviile High School Band. "Tae cadet band is made up of students from the three area elementary grades.

The selections played by tha cadet band were "Aura "The Gay Nineties;" "Carnival" and "Krazy Clock." Numbers presented by the junior high band were "Ballad lor Bambi," Kate," "Valse 'Samba for "Coca "Days of "Glowworm," 'Terpsichore Suite" and "Rip It Up." Jones has been, working with these students in the cadet band for the past two years and this was the first lime that all the students have been together. Clevenger and soloist was Douglas Bunner, who sang, "One Hand, One Heart 1 and 'The Wedding Prayer." Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attired in a floor-length gown of bouffant organza with long tapered sleeves and a Sabrina neckline. The bodice and sleeves were lace-covered with panels of the same down the front of the skirt. The detachable Watteau train of organza was bordered in lace. Her three-tiered veil of imported English illusion, was attached to a triple crown of crystal and seed pearls.

She carried a cascade of yellow miniature roses and white carnations. Maid of honor was Miss Mary Harris, who wore an avocado green floor-length gown with a. jewel neckline and lace and ribbon trimming. Her brief veil of illusion was secured to daisies. Bridesmaids were Miss Carol James, sister of the bride, and Miss Jeanne Wallace, sister of the bridegroom.

They were attired in matching floor-length gowns of maize organza and headpieces of brief illusion veils and daisies. Debbie Kerns was flower girl! and appeared in a gown identical to the bridesmaids. She carried a basket of miniature yellow roses and carnations. Ringbearer was Todd Turner. Best man was a i Thombury of Morgantown and ushers were Bill Wallace, the bridegroom's brother, and Louie Grimm.

The bride's mother wore a yellow coat and dress ensemble with matching accessories and a yeEow rosebud corsage; while the bridegroom's mother appeared in an apricot A-line dress, matching accessories and a corsage of miniature apricot carnations and yellow rosebuds. A reception was held in the church social room and the bride's table was centered with a three-tiered wedding cake topped with a miniature bridal couple. A yellow and white color scheme was used in the decorations. Reception aides were Mrs. Wreck Reported OAK TTTLL (RNS) No charges were filed in a two- vehicle accident at 7:30 ixm.

Sunday in East End Oak Hill, according to Oak i Patrolman Jack Roberts. Slight damage was reported when a 1968 model truck, driven by Bryan Zutaut of Oak H31, bit a 1961 automobile driven by Claude England of Oak Hfll in front of Ray's Trading Post. Hosey, Mrs. Bud Herndon and Mrs. Warren Clevenger.

When the couple left for a wedding trip to Nassau, the bride wore a beige ensemble with matching accessories and a pink rose corsage. The bride is a graduate of Morgantown High School and is employed as a dental assistant in Morgantown. Wallace is a graduate of Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg and will graduate from West Virginia University in July with a degree in aerospace engineering. The couple witt live at 16 River Westover until August degree from Eastern Baptist Treva "Cluck of Covington, Seminary in and 15 grandchildren. I a Pa.

Funeral services will be con-! For years. Rev. Franklin ducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in was employed as a teacher at the Church of Jesus Christ rf Cedar Grove High School. He Latter Day Saints at white is a veteran of the Korean War; Sulphur Springs with President I na pastored Kandley Baptist Paul Richard Burdette ini Cnur ch, Deepwater Baptist charge.

Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, The body is at Shanklin Funeral Home in White Sulphur Springs and will be removed to the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9:30 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be Samuel Sarver, John R. Justice, Jesse Taylor, David Sizemore, Warren Whitt, Lafayette Kirk.

Dennis Vance and Paul Burdette. Church, and Belmont Baptist Church at Broomali, Pa. Rev. Franklin conducted meetings in Israel and Korea; had a weekly radio ministry and had a weekly radio program in the Philippines for one year. Presently he has two radio programs and has studied for nine weeks in Israel in 1966.

He is a a member of the ex- REV Clerk In Fay ette Gives Program FAYETTEVILLE (RNS) -The Fayettevdlle Arrowhead Home Demonstration Club met in the home of Mrs. R. S. Tamplin Wednesday afternoon with C. H.

Maxwell, Fayette County circuit clerk, presenting the program entitled "Duties and Privileges of Jury Service." Mrs. Tamplin presented the devotional with the topic being on Memorial Day followed by a Thanksgiving a dedicated to those who died for their country. Mrs. Nettie Cottle reported on the trip taken to Jackson's Mill April 23-24. A discussion was held concerning the annual meeting of ihe Area i Somemakers Club to be held at the Fayette County 4-H Camp at Beckwith.

Dr. John Shultz, state extension specialist of Child Development and Human Relations of West Virginia University, will be one of the speakers. A get-well card was sent to John Kmcaid, brother of Tamplin, who recently had a heart attack. The June meeting will be held in the home of Mrs. E.

C. Myles of Fayetteville Route 2 with Mrs. Nettie Cottle in charge of the program on "Grease." Patients Listed McGRAWS (RNS) Mrs. William. Webb, who underwent surgery Wednesday at the Wyoming General Hospital, received as visitors Thursday her husband, and son.

Hobart Webb. Dave Moretz was admitted Wednesday to the Stevens Clinic in Welch. He was accompanied there by his great niece and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Eddy Ray Cook.

Announcement Made UNION (RNS) Mrs. Faye Martin, clerk of the local Selective Service Board at Union, will attend a state Selective Service conference at Oglebay Park in Wheeling May 26-28. The office will be closed on these dates. Because of the Memorial Day holiday, the of- jfice will also be closed May 29. Rmnelle BPW Installs Officers For New Year New officers were installed by the RaioeUe Business and Professional Woman's Club Wednesday evening during its regular meeting.

They are (from left) Mrs. Mayme Amick, treasurer; Mrs. Ann Livesay, recording secretary; Mrs. Thelma Bailey, pro tern for Mrs. Hazel Franklin, second vice president; Miss Haynes, first vice president, and Mrs.

Thelma Wiseman, president. They are shown with the installing officer, Mrs. Elsie Crawford, who was also elected corresponding secretary. Mrs. Thelma Wiseman gave a report on the convention held in Morgantown in April, the club was given two awards.

Club members voted to sponsor two youths to 4-H camp this summer. Mrs. Howard Crawford will make the selection. Mrs. Connie May, outgoing president, presented gifts to the officers who served with her this past year.

Mrs. May a presented the president's pin by Mrs. Elda DiMascio and a gift from the club members by Mrs. Thelma Wiseman. ecutive board of the West Virginia Baptist Convention; past vice moderator, Baleigh Baptist Association; is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, a member of the board of directors, of the YMCA and' is presi- with special music byi the school chorus.

Rev. Franklin, speaker will) be introduced by Itf. B. Caven-j dish, principal. Following the! address, awards will be! presented by Cavendish, withi recommendation of seniors Douglas Eades; presentation oij diplomas by H.

H. Wills, mem-1 ber of the Fayette County! Board of Education. 1 The following are candidates! for graduation; Mona Leigh! AUport, Gayla June Rhonda Gayle Benger, Maceyj Lee Biggers, Beverly Jo Boley, Rebecca Dawn Bragg, Richard Allen Bragg, James Brooks, Bina Susan Cole, Lonnie Frank Cooper, Deen Ann Dever, Frances Campbell Eads, 1 Terry Ruffner Drennen, Orenj Joe Eagle, Verna Mae Easley, Linda Mae Elkins, Kathy Marie Fink. Harriett Rowena Fitzwaier, Robert Winston Ford, Michelle Alane Fox. Richard Laird Fox, James Glen Goad, Kathy Sue Grimmett, Mickey Annette Hall, Eva Lynn Harper, Frances Carol Horrocks.

Patricia Jean Hundley, Brenda Lee Hypes, Robert Edward Ingram, Frank Ashford James, Jeanj Ann Johnson. Navada Charlene Kaylor. Clyde Wayne King, I Cora Leah Legg, Brenda Kay LeMasters, Susan Marie Mason. Robert Dale Miller. Kenneth Dale Minter, Peter WiSTHESUM OFF ATNGHT'OUSe EXPENSlVBTOKEEPrrRUNNIM 1 Annual Mission Study Is Held At Hico Church Carroll Minter.

Alice Joe McClimg, Robert a a McMullen, Gary Richard Neal, Billie Kaye Pack, James Dale Pack, Betty Annette Parker, Everette Addison Parks, Virginia Mable Parks, Robert Jayson Parson, Larry Dale Paul, Darrell Gene Pepper, Kathi T. MARKS Workman Pridemore. dent of the E1 ementary Harwell Bill Parent-Teacher Association. He and Ms wife, Phillis are the parents of three children. Buddy, Brad and Lisa.

Organist for the Sunday afternoon program will be Mrs. Elsie Cavendish, with invocation by Rev. "Wendell Hoge. Choral response and special music will be by the Ansted High School Chorus with a solo, "How Great Thou Art," by Linda Elkins. Pianist for the June 8 pro- Audrey Lucille Rogers, James Steven Snuff, Slark Douglas Skaggs, Robert Kelly Skaggs, Linda Cvnis Kincaid Sutton, Stnmk, Paul Sandra Lynn Sydnor, Randolph a gram will be Jean Jolmson, Duane i of Johnson, with invocation oyjwithrow, Clyde Thomas Rev.

A. E. Bostick, pastor of Wood, Gerald St Paul's United Methodist iWocdrum and Mark Stephen Church. The salutatory will be given by Virginia Mable Parks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Ralph Parks and the valedictory will be given by James Glen Goad, 'Outstanding Women 9 Homed There young women were named "Outstanding Young Women for 1970" by the PineviHe Woman's Club at their meeting Tuesday evening. They are (seated) Mrs. Harry Cooke Jr. and standing, Mrs. P.

H. Calfee ffl (left) and Mrs. Don Green, Each one win submit their qualifications to the committee for "Outstanding Young Workman. Class sponsors are Mrs. Margaret Martradale, Douglas Eades, Miss Bonnie McGraw and Miss Dorothy McCallistex.

Fiduciary Notes Listed In Fayette FAYETTEVILLE (RNS) -Fiduciary notes recorded by the Fayette County Clerk of Tuesday are as follows; Tiny Belle Painter was appointed executrix to serve without bond for the estate of L. T. Painter. Katherine Snyder, Ray Eplin and Mable Eplin were appointed appraisers. Frank ToUi was appointed executor to serve without bond for the estate of Serafnia ToBi.

Tovert Stoner, C. G. Hernndon and Mildred Herndon were appointed appraisers. Margaret Parsons of Fayetteville was appointed ad- ministratrix of the estate of Ralph Parsons. Joel Conner, Louis Rahall and William Hesse was' appointed appraisers.

She posted S300 bond. Margaret Parsons was appointed legal guardian of Judith Parsons and posted a S50 bond. Patsy Sue Adkins was appointed to serve without bond as executrix of the estate of Freeman Adkins. Robert Saxton, Robert Elliott and Charles Couch were appointed appraisers. Mary Frances 1 Settle was appointed administratrix of the HICO (RNS) "Toward Understanding China and the Chinese People" was the theme of the annual mission study held at the church school building of Sunday Road Baptist Church Wednesday morning.

Sponsored by the Sunday Road Baptist Women, Mrs. Joan Ellison was in charge. Presenting poritons of the study were Mrs. Ellison, Mrs. Edith McGraw, Mrs.

Hessie Campbell, Mrs. Pearl Casto and Mrs. Bertha Kessler. Following a covered-dish luncheon, a meeting was held with a devotional led by Mrs, Mildred Metheney. Mrs.

Edith McGraw, Mrs. Pearl Casto and Mrs. Ruth Creger partieipated- Not Yours, But God was a reading by Mrs. Metheney. Mrs.

Hessie Campbell led the Love Gift dedication service. A report was given by Mrs. Pearl Casto on the 63rd annual meeting of the American Baptist Convention held at the Convention-Exposition Center hi Cincinnati, Ohio, during the past week, with the theme, "God Speaks in Revolution, Reconciliation, Renewal Listen and Mrs. Casto had attended the 19th annual meeting of American Baptist Woman with Hie theme, "Strengthen the when Dr. Zelma George of Cleveland, Ohio, executive director, Cleveland Job Corps Club Tour Planned FAYETTEVILLE (RNS) -Mrs.

Beatrice "Wiianger, Fayette County Home Demonstration agent, announced Thursday that the Fayette County Home Demonstration Club. Tour to te held June 23 and 24 will have is "Community- Facilities" and a new deadline of June 5 to place reservations. She stated that not only dub members -were eligible to attend but als'o anyone that would be interested in the tour. The group will leave Lookout Post Office June 23 for a tour to Carter Cave, Lexington, "My Old Kentucky Home State Park" and the Barton Museum of Whiskey History. They wffl attend a performance of the musical drama, "The Stephen Foster Story." From there they will go to Berea to tour college and campus facilities.

Mrs. Whanger said that as of now there have not been enough reservations made and in order for the tour to take place more people will need to go. Reservations may be mailed to the co-chairmen, Mrs. Vasco Ballard at Lansing or Mrs. Claude Sevy of Victor.

Speaker Slated HONCEVERTE (RNS) -Guest speaker for the Ronceverte Woman's Club to be held Monday evening at the Gateway Inn will be Franklin H. Bennett who will tell of her visit to Holland, The dinner meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and all members are urged to attend. Legion Will Meet RAINELLE (RNS) The American Legion Unit No. 66 will meet at 7:30 p.in Tuesday at the Lamp Post Restaurant.

Hostesses are Mrs. D. IT. Bennett and Airs. Mary Reddea.

Women" and the selections will be announced by the of Harry W. Mills. Julian Committee. Settle. Carl Workman and Bill Hick were appointed appraisers.

A $500 bond was acknowledged. Discussion Planned UNION (RNS) The Monroe County Comprehensive Planning Commission will meet in the courthouse in Union at 7:30 p.m. Monday. The subject to be discussed a representative of Roy F. Weston Co.

will be present to lead the discussion. Service Planned MMirZ (RNS) A memorial service wnl be held at the Crews Cemetery in Nimitz at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Leo Lambert, pastor of the Nimitz Missionary Baptist Church, will be the speaker and 'the church choir will sing. Center for Women, on 'Dissonance: A Search for Human Dignity." Items of interest were displayed by Mrs.

Casto. Minneapolis will be convention, site in. 1971. The secretary's report was given by Mrs. Bertha Kessler with Mrs.

Olive Zimmerman giving ihe treasurer's report A contribution had been made by Mrs. Ruby Wellman. A brief report of attendance at the Spring Rally, American Baptist Women, Association April 24 at Ansted Baptist Church was made by Mrs. Ellison. The fall rally is to be held Sept.

18 at Sunday Road Baptist Church. Thirty-six persons had attended the "Show and Tell" for older persons of the community earlier this month, according to Mrs. Maggie Potter. Mrs. Casto is chairman of the committee serving dinner to National Honor Society members of Nuttall High School and their guests at Divide Grade School today.

The women agreed to meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday to recondition clothing to send to the center at Crum. Mrs. James Legg of Hico, whose husband is employed at Crum, will deliver the clothing to the center. Copies of the 1970-71 program book had been received from the printers for distribution to women's groups by Mrs.

Ruth Creger. Dorcas Fellowship Guild members will present "Trouble in the Family" for the meeting June 30. Prom Queen Miss Kathy Ashley was crowned prom queen Saturday night at the Junior-Senior prom at Nuttall High School Miss Ashley, a senior, serves as cheerleader, class secretary, varsity pep club, prom committee, school annual staff and sports editor of the Legrant Her attendants were 'Miss Evonne Adkins, senior, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Adkins of Danese, and Miss Cindy HaE, junior, daughter of Mr.

James Hall of Rainelle. Miss Ashley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Ashley of Corliss. Deanna Reeves Honored At Whitesville Shower Miss Deanna Susan Reeves (center) was honored with a household shower at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday in the Whitesville Lions Building. Shown with Miss Reeves are hostesses, Miss Judy Nelson (left) and Miss Jane Smith. Other hostesses were Mrs. Estlaine Smith and Miss Love, and Games were refreshments Bebbic played served to Mrs, Carol Sue Mooney, Mrs. C.

0. Kane, Mrs. Eva Browning, Mrs. Eunice Long, Will Cowley, Mrs. Mildred Mooney, Mrs.

Myrtle Miller, Miss Peggy Flint, Mrs. J. B. MacCorkle, Margaret Workman, Mrs. Ethel Skainper, Miss Debbie Love, Mrs.

Julia Talhouk, Mrs. Joyce Salamy, Mrs. Kathleen Weaver, Mrs. Bill Smith, Mrs. Aileen Salamy Miss Wanda Hagcr, Miss Debbie Reeves, Mrs.

Mary Trent, Miss Sharon Snodqrass and Mrs. Jessie Graybeal. Meeting Set Today FAYETTEVILLE (RNS) -The Fayette County Retired School Employes will hold regular quartley meeting at 10 a.m. today in the First Baptist Church in Fayetteville, according to Mrs. Nettie Cottle, president.

The members are urged to attend to elect new officers for the coming year and to make plans for the West Virginia Association meeting for retired school employes to be iheld at Jackson's Mill June 3-4. DEATH NOTICES AND -Funeral Arrangements HICKMAX HICKMAN, Thomas, age 44. of Skelton. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Skelton Freewill Baotist Church with the Rev.

John Richardson and the Rev. Herman Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Hot Coal Cemetery, at Sophia. Arrangements bv Rose Quesenberry Funeral Chapel 3HTCHEM Reece: age 77, of 529 Bostick Avenue. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m.

Saturday in the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel, 1901 South K.anawha Street, with the Rev. Bob Koontz. the Rev. Bobby Martin and the Rev. Billy Waddell officiating.

Burial will follow in the Blue Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Rose Quesenberry Funeral Chapel ROARK ROARK, Roy Russell: age 19, of Ghent. Funeral services will be nd cted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in tne Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel 1901 South Kanawha Street, with the Rev. Hallie Shrewsbury.

Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements by Rose Qnesenberry Funeral Chapel SHUMATE SHUMATE. John Emery: age 63.

of Coal City. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Williams Funeral Home at MacArthur, with the we 7 Wilson and the Rev. DonneU officiating. Burial will lollow in the Sunset Memorial Fark.

Members of the Coal City Masonic Lodge will act as pallbearers and conduct rites. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Homt at MacArthnr WOOD WOOD, Frank age 52. of BalU- more. Funeral services will conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday In the Fred Williams Funeral Homo Chapel, at Sophia, with the Earl Lovell officiating.

Burial will follow in the Shrewsbury Cemetery, at rx.tt Active pallbearers will ha Tyrone Shrewsbury. Freddie Shrewsbury, Alex Hubert. James Elliott. Harrison Powell. Howard Akers and Victor Auirustine.

Arrangements By Fred FnnernI at Sophia, TnOMPSON THOMPSON. Sim Lilly: nge 78, of MacArfhur. Funeral services will be conducted nt 11:30 n.m. Saturday in the Williams Funcrfll Homo Chapel, nt MacArthur. with the Rev.

Hnrvcy Todd officiating. Burial will follow in Ihe Blue Memorial by Williams Pinicrni MacArLhur.

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