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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1965

Page

12

The Doctor's Mailbag on Bad Breath and Edema

Dr Wayne Brandstadt answers reader questions on halitosis causes from infected teeth to dry mouth from nervous tension and how medicines may affect breath. He explains ankle swelling from heart, kidney, or pelvic conditions and outlines causes and treatments. He also covers hepatitis transmission via inadequately sterilized electric needles and proper sterilization temperatures.

Wayne Brandstadt Washington, D. C

Becckley area home owners watch Via Import Motors sign

Residents in Beckley see a double take as a new eye catching sign appears across from Harold R. Via's garage. Via operates a repair shop for foreign cars including Volkswagens. He has run a car repair business since 1930 and trained at the Volkswagen School in Blandensburg, Maryland. His sons Bill and Jim work with him and also trained at Blandensburg.

Beckley Import Motors Garage Sprague Harold R. Via Volkswagen Via Volkswagen School Blandensburgh Bill Jim Blandenburgh

Born Loser comic strip debuts in Raleigh Register

On Monday May 12 readers can glimpse THE BORN LOSER by artist-writer Art Sansom. The strip promises humorous chronicles of memorable and everyday losers from Napoleon to General Custer and to friends and relatives.

Raleigh Register Art Sansom Napoleon General Custer

Power Companies to File More Information

The Public Service Commission asked Appalachian Power Co. and Wheeling Electric to submit extra financial data in a case before the commission. The move follows a motion by United Fuel and Hope Natural Gas Co. objecting to proposed electric rate changes. Data will be used in cases seeking special rates for electric school buildings and some general service customers. UFG contends only large customers would benefit.

Charleston UPI Public Service Commission Appalachian Power Co Wheeling Electric United Fuel and Hope Natural Gas Company Commission UFG

Beclaher Arrested on Peace Warrant in Beckley

James Belcher 25 of Beckley was arrested at 7 20 p m Saturday by Beckley police on a peace warrant issued by Town District Magistrate Joe Rodriguez. He was lodged in Raleigh County Jail.

James Belcher Beckley Joe Rodriguez Belcher Raleigh

Morals Program Of Knights Of Columbus Highlighted

A Knights of Columbus program at St Francis de Sales Church featured a moral rearmament study led by Klaus Lempola and David Blair of Scotland. The effort, originating with Peter Howard of London, aims to rebuild youth morals through camp sessions at Camp MacInac on Mackinac Island, Michigan, targeting 10 000 participants this year with 500 from West Virginia and Kentucky anticipated.

Knights of Columbus St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Klaus Lempola David Blair Scotland United States Peter Howard London England Howard America Canada Blair Edinborough Ernest C. Nanners Charles Shoemaker Francis Edwards Raleigh County North Fork McDowell County West Virginia Kentucky Camp MacInac MaclInac

Inventory review helps protect growing home value

The piece urges families to track new purchases like clothing furniture and a piano, review insurance with an agent, and consider raising fire coverage and insuring valuables separately to balance protection with cost. The tone is practical guidance for homeowners on updating replacement values and coverage.

Dempsey Named Grand Marshal for Shenandoah Parade

Former boxing champion Jack Dempsey will serve as grand marshal for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival grand feature parade in Winchester Virginia on April 30. The Manassa Mauler rose to fame after beating Jess Willard in 1919 and later lost the title to Gene Tunney in 1926. In England, police on the south coast buy eight Lotus Cortina racing cars for patrol use. the 115 mph vehicles are touted to deter crooks.

Winchester UPI Jack Dempsey Manassa Mauler Jess Willard Gene Tunney Brigghton England

Realistic fake casualty shocks staff in civil defense drill

In Stafford England a civil defense exercise staged fake injuries Sunday so realistically that a first aid worker fainted at the sight of the mock injuries.

Stafford England UPI

False start in Haywards Heath road rally disqualifies six

Six of 78 starters in a road safety rally sponsored by local police were disqualified for ignoring stop signs. The event held in Haywards Heath, England, aimed to promote road safety and discipline among participants.

Haywards Heath England UPI

Military Men In The News At Home And Overseas

Army servicemen from West Virginia and nearby towns are listed with units and duties. Paratrooper Randal G. Tilley of Lashmeet took part in a large airdrop on Vieques Island near Puerto Rico as part of QUICK KICK VII. Other soldiers, including Capt Klase Longanacre of Ronceverte and PFC Robert Wingfield of Sandstone, are noted with training in Germany and Europe. The notice also mentions James Lilly, Estell Mullins, Arthur Rankins, Tommy Miller, Paul Thurmond, Andrew O Brien Jr., Thearn Ellis Jr., Larry Davis, Sherman Hall and their assignments, schools, and service dates.

Army Randal G. Tilley James W. Tilley Lashmeet Vieques Island Puerto Rico Tiliey 82Nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg N. C Navy Air Force Marines Tilley 2D Battalion 505Th Infantry 3D Brigade Fort Gordon Fort Benning Matoaka High School di- Oil Company Gainville Klase R. Longanacre Gladys B. Longanacre Ronceverte 9Th Artillery Grafenwohr Germany Longanacre Greenbrier High School West Virginia University Morgantown Ilse Robert B. Wingfield John B. Wingfield Hinton U. S. Army School Europe Murnau Wingfield Fort Knox 708Th Baumholder Mamie E. Wingfield Sandstone Green Sulphur District High School Bethlehem Steel Co Sparrows Point Paul D. Thurmond John H. Thurmond Grafenwehr Thurmond 24Th Infantry Division Scott High School Andrew J. O’brien Jr Hellen Pitsenbarger Rupert 101St Airborne Division Fort Campbell O’brien Rupert High School

Library Week Participants Include Beckley College Students

School, civic clubs and individuals will take part in National Library Week observed locally. Beckley College students will visit the library, and during the morning class break Bill Smith, Bradley, and Gregory Sparks study there. Williamson and another freshman majors in history say they usually study at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

National Library Week Beckley College Bill Smith Bradley Gregory Sparks Williamson

Warren Merritt Transit Service Operates Regular Route

Warren Merritt, owner and operator, announces pickup service on regular route and at Beckley Hotel for all trains and planes, contact phone 253 2254 for scheduling and service details.

Beckley Hotel Warren Merritt

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