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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1961

Page

13

Stratton High to present festival concert in Bluefield

Stratton High School Band, under director Charles L. Griffith, will perform at the Bluefield festival May 4 to 6. The 7:30 p.m. gym concert features Maurice Whitney works Holiday in Naples and Theodora Overture, a Trumpeters Lullaby solo by Richard Campbell, plus a program of classical and light pieces including Rachmaninoff, Moussorgsky, Elgar Walters, and Chiarelli arrangements.

Stratton High School Brenda Griffin Brenda Webb Levora Lilly Bluefield Charles L. Griffith Naples Maurice Whitney Whitney Leroy Anderson Richard Campbell E. E. Bagley Rachmaninoff Kiev M. Moussorgsky Harold Walters Lul Old Stratton D. D. Crawford

Pro Matters Hint at Gains and Moves Across Transits

The column urges focusing on professional issues as effort pays off under current transits. It notes possible gains through new investments or residence changes for long term benefit, and hints at better communications like future public telephones on airplanes. It recalls the 1839 perforated metal sheet patent by Peter Naylor in New York City.

Peter Naylor New York City New York Kansas City Denver Pasadena

Aries To Pisces Horoscope For 1961

The aries through pisces signs offer cautions and guidance for the period. Aries urges care with finances while taurus rewards resourcefulness in friendship and money. Gemini gains confidence from a friend's faith. Cancer pleads expressing feelings and sheds the clingy approach. Leo should share spotlight in partnerships. Virgo faces cooperation issues but can go solo. Libra through Scorpio note obstacles and help with restraint. Sagittarius cites meaningful news. Capricorn advises cautious movement. Aquarius warns you may be wrong. Pisces sees influence from an older person resurfacing. 1961 Field Enterprises Inc.

Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces

Bradley Cancer Crusaders To Meet Tuesday

Volunteers for the Cancer Crusade in Bradley and Maple Fork areas were announced by co chairmen Mrs. Blaine Renfro and Mrs. John Miller. All workers should meet at 6 15 p m Tuesday at the Ladies Auxiliary of the Bradley Free Will Baptist Church.

Bradley Maple Fork Blaine P. Renfro John Miller Bradley Free Will Baptist Church Maxine Shelton Dot Wees Sarah Jane Stone

Kennedy Says He Has Not Forgotten West Virginia Problems

Washington UPI report on a one day conference in which about 25 area representatives from Beckley gathered with federal, state, and local officials to discuss federal aid for West Virginia. Sen. Byrd and Henry Wilson delivered Kennedy’s message stressing ongoing concern, with VP Johnson and Gov. Barron also speaking. Welfare Secretary Ribicoff outlined programs and funding prospects, while Sen. Douglas cautioned against misused funds and urged area wide, noncompetitive project planning.

Washington UPI West Virginia Beckley Kennedy Sen Robert C. Byrd Henry Wilson Byrd Wilson W. W. Barron Barron Abraham Ribicoff Ribicoff Congress West Virginia University Medical and Dental Paul Douglas D-Ill House Senate Conference Committee Douglas Illinois

Gold Horseshoe Tests Set For County Pupils

Raleigh County plans a West Virginia History Golden Horseshoe contest this weekend. Two eighth graders per school will take tests Friday at Institute School at 9 30 a m. Four winners will be knighted in Charleston by Rex M Smith and tour the capitol and governor mansion meeting Gov Barron and receiving golden horseshoes established by Spotswood.

Raleigh County Knights West Virginia Institute Charleston Rex M. Smith Capitol W.,. W. Barron Smith Alexander Spottswood

Ind Book Study Held In Sophia Ind

The second annual book study at the Sophia Church of God opens at 9 30 a m with lunch served by the church ladies. Participants from several local churches present chapters on Safe In Bondage. The event invites surrounding churches and pastors, with plans for special singing and a next year host church to be announced.

Eileen Barr Freewill Baptist Church Iva Smith Gordon Akers First Baptist Church

Check Identifications Before Making Gifts

Mrs. Robert Amick, chairman of the house-to-house drive for the Cancer Crusade in Raleigh County, warns residents to verify solicitor authorization. Authorized workers carry kits with tags showing seven cancer danger signals and printed leaflets.

Raleigh County Robert Amick

Talent Variety Show Scheduled Tonight

The East Beckley PTA will sponsor a talent and variety show in the school auditorium at 7 p.m. Mrs. A Durgan, PTA president, urges everyone to attend.

East Beckley Parent- Teacher Association A. Durgan PTA

Deacons to Meet at New Hope Church

Mrs Bertha Turpin president of the deacon board at New Hope Baptist Church East Beck ley announced a meeting for 6 p m today.

Bertha Turpin New Hope Baptist Church East Beckley

Lovers Fair Held in Arlon With Giant Matchmaker

A Lovers' Fair takes place in Arlon Belgium on the first Thursday of January showcasing a giant figure named Hellechsman who serves as a matchmaker guiding couples together.

Arlon Belgium

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