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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1962
Page
9
Dear Kathy advises a teen to stop shielding a friend from consequences, urging self-responsibility. The columnist argues real loyalty means facing one’s own actions and letting peers solve their own problems, and notes teens should seek personal growth by taking blame rather than excusing friends.
The annual minstrel show The Astronauts opens at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium under Glenn Sallack. The program features Scene I The Take Off with pilots and dancers, Jazz Band numbers, and multiple Rhythmette dances from Scenes II to IX plus skits and vocal solos, ending with All About My New Play and Harbor Lights performances.
Mrs Leona Biggs a Raleigh County tax department office deputy for over two years was born August 29 1915 to the late John and Nellie Garges. A lifelong Raleigh County resident she is married to Earl Biggs and attends St Francis de Sales Catholic Church with four children. She is a member of Beckley Court Paula Catholic Daughters and attended Teel Elementary School and Woodrow Wilson High School.
The Beckley Civitan club announces its April 12 election of new officers. Nominees include Guy Rumberg for president, Chester Roberts first vice president, Dr. Francis L. Edwards second vice president, Bernard H. White Jr. secretary, and D. C. Lynn treasurer up for re-election. I. D. Christian is named for a three year board term. Nominations may be made from the floor at the next meeting.
Sixteen men enlisted at the Main Recruiting Station in Beckley on March 28 29 and were sent to Lackland AFB Texas for basic training. Names include Charles F Tynch Wayne T Holstein John Blaha Larry R Lacy Leon Shepherd Wendell D Kautz William A McClure James M Elswick Allie M Walker James L Megginson Horace A Williams Thomas C Lesher Carl H Lloyd Albert J L Walker Hans-Georg Fredrich Wurfel and Arnold E Lesher.
Thieves broke into State Iron Metal Co in Toledo Ohio and stole copper and brass. They also took the firm’s watchdog Sleepy. The Stage Band will perform a rousing rendition of The Fire House Special and then bring the minstrel to a seat finale with Hey Look Me Over.
Nominations are being accepted to select the Outstanding Outdoorsman of Southern West Virginia for the Beckley Sport Show May 10 14 at the Raleigh County Armory. Jim Cook chairperson says selections consider hunting fishing archery skiing camping swimming and more. Beckley Jaycees sponsor with a male contestant limit. Nominees should send a photo and qualifications to Beckley Home and Sport Show 105 Barwood Beckley. Winners crowned at the show with trophies and prizes.
Harold Thomas Hyman outlines cancer prevention steps including semiannual physicals, prompt reporting of lumps and sores, breast and cavity checks, possible biopsies, dental attention to pressure areas, leukoplakia referrals, and avoiding carcinogens at work. He cautions against overexposure to sunlight and warns against relying on cosmetic sun products, urging protective clothing and hats.
The Morton-Reaves Parent-Teacher Association will meet May 1 to elect new officers, per President Cecil Poin dexter. A Tuesday night talk on the importance of agriculture was given by Simeon Warren, vocational agricultural instructor at Stratton High School, at the local gathering.
A new charter for Cub Scout Pack No 163 Bradley was presented to about 35 residents and scouts. Willis Stover Roy Oles Clarence Daniels led the ceremony. den chiefs Wesley Roles Stephen Eddie McNeely Tommy Broyles Gary Goddard Jim Williams Eddie Daniels Allen Moore Frankie Lockhart earned badges for Bear and Wolf ranks. Den No 3 won the parents banner as the group showcased Indian leg wrestling.
Tillie S. Mankin and Melvin Sawyers transfer property in Shady Spring District to George A. Miller M. D. for $9,000, recorded in the county clerk office.
Two gatherings scheduled at St Johns Baptist Church Raleigh on Saturday Deacon Board to meet at 5 p.m then the regular church business meeting follows at p.m.
Britannica reports the terrestrial cuckoo, or road runner, travels at speeds of 12 to 15 miles per hour. The fact appears in the encyclopedia's wildlife entries, highlighting the bird's quick terrestrial sprint.
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