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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1965
Page
7
An old feature denounces a New Jersey firm selling a 4 a month “magic liniment” claiming to sculpt bodies with a one and a quarter ounce clear solution. Doctors warn of iodine thyroid risks, advise FDA review, while the piece questions modern quick fixes and emphasizes embracing natural beauty.
William Andrews of Beckley is listed in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital after a Monday car train crash on North Kanawha Street. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway collision with his 1964 car caused severe head face and leg cuts. Four additional Monday accidents involving nine vehicles were investigated by local police.
C. L. Nordstrom assistant director at Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital spoke to 42 young volunteers at the first Annual Youth Volunteer ceremony in the hospital auditorium. He praised their contributions to VA patients and noted the experience would benefit them personally and in developing unselfish service. He awarded a "100 Hours Certificate" to Carolyn Sanger of Crab Orchard and Margaret Thorne of 216 Hall St for logging 100 hours or more of voluntary service.
Beckley city council meets in special session at 7 p.m. to certify the 1965 66 levy order and discuss federal pre planning funds for a proposed new incinerator. Planning and Zoning Commission follows at 7:30 p.m. with hearings on Humble Oil and Refinery Co. service station near First Church of God and on waiving side yard requirements for Dr. and Mrs. Walter F. E. Klingensmith at 142 Dexter Ave.
United Fund expected to approve next year's budget at a Beckley Hotel luncheon today. The board discussed the Life Program contest judged by five entrants from three Raleigh County communities under the Beckley Area Rural Development Council sponsorship.
A drive seeks 5000 to build a floor and roof on the Boy Scout Pavilion at Camp Wilderness near Daniels. Beckley Civitan donated 1000, Dr. R. O. Gale gave 200, and Slab Fork union contributed 100 as campaign runs another month. A survey of 11 county schools shows 600 boys want to join Scouts and 250 Beckley freshmen seek Explorer roles.
Town District Magistrate Joe Rodriguez tried four violators in the Justice of the Peace Court Monday. Kyle R. Cole of Mount Hope was fined $10 and costs for making a left turn into oncoming traffic. Jesse E. Smith of Kincaid was fined $10 and costs for speeding. Clarence Parks of 113 Ninth Street was fined $5 and costs for operating a motor vehicle with illegal color lights on the rear. John Thomas Gelder III of Wheeling was fined $5 and costs for failure to have his vehicle under control.
Beckley officials canvassed last Tuesday's special election results Monday night confirming the extension levy failed. Mayor John W. Smith said totals will be close to election day figures, with no large variance. The levy would have funded $15,000 for Raleigh County Library for three years, $52,000 for the recreation board, and $130,176.77 to expand the recreation program.
The Beckley Raleigh County YMCA Easter program, deemed a success by Director Harry Culp, announced winners across multiple age groups in grade school tournaments. Winners included Sharon Harper and Robert Harper in out shooting, Cheryl Legg and Chip Keatley in skittles, Donna Harris and David McQuade in nok-hockey, and top finishers in 10 and 11 12 age groups for foul shooting skittles and nok-hockey, plus model car divisions with Michael Brewer and Harold Scarboro among eight and under, Milton Hawes Jim Bennett Steve Critzer among 11 and under, and Lee Crawford Bob Blankenship Joe Straton among 12 and over. Eric Randal received a trophy for best car, while Robert Kent and James Powers tied for first in stilt walking with Ella Richmond taking second and John Welch third.
Two men reenlisted and six enlisted in the Navy under the 120 day delay program. Reenlistees for two years are Harlice Eugene Fox and David Lee Peters. Six new enlistees will train after high school graduation: James William Johnson Jr., Jack Edward ONeill Jr., Thomas Fredrick Burgess, John Anthony Suptic, Ralph David Deal, and Arlie Oscar Ruff.
U.S. District Judge Mell G. Underwood ordered Homer Jack Dean released from Ohio Penitentiary after 15 years serving a life term for the 1947 slaying of Elmo Rice in Columbus. The ruling cited prosecutor statements not based on evidence, including a letter from Dean’s wife not admitted as evidence. The order leaves open the possibility of a new trial in Franklin County if pursued by authorities.
The U S Civil Service Commission announced exams for Medical Technical Assistants with nursing experience and two specialties such as laboratory x ray pharmacy or dentistry Men will work in federal male prisoner care with starting pay 5505 annually rising to 6630 after training Applications run until further notice Ask for Announcement No 355 B and apply through the Public Health Service Washington D C 20203 or from examiner G I Kincaid at Beckley Post Office Building Room 101 25801
The U S Department of Agriculture announced openings for Poultry Inspector at GS-5 with a starting salary of 5000 per year. Positions are in plants across 20 eastern states. applicants need a written test and experience with meat or poultry or related college coursework. Applications from the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners in Hyattsville MD 20781 or Beckley Post Office. Mr Hope, son of Mrs Edith Carolina Ruff.
Kanawha County led in births with 4 687 and deaths with 1 846 reported by West Virginia's 55 counties, while Raleigh ranked sixth in births with 1 191. The state tallied 32 436 births last year, including 1 876 out of wedlock, with Cabell and Harrison following Kanawha in both categories.
A brief guide explains dunking clear plastic eyeglass frames in a warm concentrated all purpose dye solution to tint them without affecting lenses. It notes that clear plastic combs, barrettes, and buckles may receive the same treatment.
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