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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1972
Page
12
A reader warns of developing an addiction to nasal decongestants after pregnancy and guidance from a doctor. Ann Landers responds urging caution and suggests alternative relief methods and medical oversight.
The section lists multiple Raleigh general hospital births with times and weights for newborns to families from Beckley Campbell Crab Orchard Oak Hill Coal City and Beaver. It includes Angela Michelle Epperly Carla Lea Rebekah Lynn Jennifer Lee Michael Joe Lisa Dawn and others with dates April 11 to April 16.
Bettina Mittie Hughes, five, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Hughes of 412 Maplewood Lane, was crowned Little Miss Carnette by the Carnette Sub Deb Club at Stratton Junior High School. Escort Marconi Dawson Jr. led her coronation with attendants and program participants listed, including Mrs. Robert Dobson as master of ceremonies and Shirley Hughes presenting a dance number.
West Virginia markets show overall high prices with vegetables like cauliflowers and celery rated very high and cucumbers extremely high. Beef pork and poultry hold steady while poultry remains the best buy. Egg prices rise across all sizes, and staples and frozen items offer some bargains.
The Gulf Woman's Club will install new officers for 1972 74 at 7 30 this evening. Mrs Lenore McPherson will install Mrs Earl McVey as president and others into offices. Outgoing president Mrs Fred Williams presides. A Fine Arts program features a film Art Is presented by Mrs C E Tipper.
UPI reports that most cases stem from mishandling at home or en route. Botulism deaths fell from 56 in 1960 to 10 in 1968, while 23,448 people sickened in 366 outbreaks in 1970. Staphylococcus and Salmonella remain common, with Salmonella causing about 2 million cases annually. Proper cooking and prompt refrigeration are crucial.
Women's organizations offer a calendar of events with meetings at Maggie L. Walker Temple Elks Home Pinewood Garden Club Atron Hill Post Beckley Chapter and more. Activities include dances workshops coffee conversations and open AA and Al Anon sessions across Fayette Street Vine Street Maxwell Hill Road and Beckley areas.
The Raleigh County Civic League will meet at 7 30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall on South Fayette Street to discuss local affairs. The event invites members and residents to attend and participate.
Shady Spring Community Action Association holds a special meeting to nominate officers at Shady Spring Health Center at 7 30 p m. Queen Esther Court No 33 Heroines of Jericho meets at G Street at 5 30 p m. Midnight Promenaders square dance at former Teen Town Prince Street 8 to 11 p m. Raleigh County Senior Opportunity Program at former Teen Town 115 Prince Street 11 a m public invited.
Maxwell Hill Homemakers Club at Crab Orchard hosts guest speaker Mrs G D Griffith of William Grafton at 7 30 PM.
A health ad offers MONADEX tiny tablets to curb appetite and promote weight loss without dangerous drugs or strenuous exercise. It promises refunds if the user does not lose ugly fat and lists Thompson Drug Store in Crab Orchard selling mail orders with a 25 cent tax and postage.
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