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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1962

Page

12

Leukemia Breakthrough Could Control All Cancer

Dr Richard G Starr of the Raleigh County unit of the American Cancer Society cites a leukemia breakthrough offering hope for broader cancer control. He notes viruses may trigger leukemia in animals and possibly humans, reports on experiments with filtered brain fluid and serum showing partial protection in mice. The article links leukemia research to the Society’s crusade and urged local support for continued funding.

Richard G. Starr Raleigh County American Cancer Society Starr

Elks To Install Officers April 11

Beckley Elks Lodge will install new officers on April 11 after an unopposed Wednesday nominating slate led by exalted ruler Robert M. Fleming. Officers elected include William Buchanan leading knight Ray Hawley loyal knight Howard Janney lecturing knight Earl Riner tiler Ross Irle secretary Thomas Crews treasurer and John C. Ashworth on the board of trustees for a five-year term. Fleming will appoint esquire chaplain and inner guard before the next meeting. Ashworth and officers oversaw 25 new initiates to close the year.

Beckley Elks Lodge Robert M. Fleming William Buchanan Ray Hawley Howard Janney Earl Riner Ross Irle Thomas Crews John C. Ashworth Fleming Ashworth Elks

Funeral notices and obituaries from Raleigh 1962

A compilation of death notices and funeral details for multiple individuals in Raleigh and surrounding areas, including Robert M. Toney 83 of 410 Johnstown Road, Lewis Crockett Milam 77 of Arnett, Connie Hunt 81 of Grandview, Rebecca Jane Burchette 65 of Raleigh, Ocal Doss Lilly 62, Charles Henry Higginbotham 77, and other listed families. Details cover dates, church services, burial locations, and arrangements.

Toney Toney Robert Bob) M Johnstown Road Maple Fork Baptist Church Leslie A. Garten Maple Fork Melton Mortuary Eddie McCormick Howard Milam Arthur Serrett Rex Sarrett Homer Webb Jack Honaker Arthur Milam McClure McClure Connie Hunt Grandview Elizabeth Ransom Rose and Quesenberry Kanawha Street Grandview Christian Church George Rose Grandview Cemetery Paul McClure Clyde McCluure Billy Bob McClure Howard Scott Phillip Scott Wesley Carper Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel Burchette Rebecca Jane Raleigh Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel Jim Franklin Mt. View Higginbotham Charles Henry MacArthur Webb and Neal Vance Drive Regular Baptist Everett R. Shafer Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens

Reward for information on stealing newspapers

A 25 dollar reward is offered for information leading to conviction of person or persons stealing newspapers from roadside tubes or bundles. Contact Robert L. Amick of Beckley Newspapers at 253-3321.

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