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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1960
Page
8
Beckley’s 1959 economy shows reduced losses from 1958 and strong buying power. Sales Management cites Beckley consumer spending at 35,468,000 with net incomes totaling 39,732,000 and an average 6,022 dollars per household. The Beckley index stands at 133, well above the national average, signaling optimism and continuing demand amid high employment and income growth.
Dr George Howard of Charleston to open offices in Medical Arts Inc on South Kanawha Street Beckley Aug 18 with Thursday hours by appointment. A Michigan graduate with Northwestern DDS and MS in dentistry he is active in ADA Kanawha Valley Dental Society Delta Sigma Delta Omicron Kappa Upsilon and AA Cleft Palate Rehab. He served as Army captain and earlier worked with Dr Leo F Moses and Dr Carl Kennedy. Saks Inc Incorporation Granted Jewelry Firm Led by Gussie Saks Daniel Saks Robert Saks and Bernard Saks Nashville? Beckley office history notes.
Harrison Salisbury of The New York Times will speak at Concord College Assembly. His appearance in Athens is set for this Thursday.
The West Virginia Young Democrats plan their annual convention in Huntington August 25 to 27 with a by law requiring all delegates under 40. Delegates must be chosen at least 20 days before the event, with club selections due by August 5 and Raleigh County unit setting August 4 as the delegate deadline. Registration is ten dollars plus hotel accommodations.
William Henry Ford known as Squire Ford remains in poor condition at Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital after several days of treatment.
Mrs Thelma Joseph Garrett sister of Mrs Louise Toney of 116 Fairlawn Ave is in fair condition at Raleigh General Hospital where she has been under treatment and observation since Thursday
Raleigh County reports 1959 railroad property taxes of 277238 while West Virginia railroads total 7270221.63 in property taxes, up 1419413.68 from 1949. Additional privilege and surtaxes 3289464.66 franchise taxes 51444.03 and fees 51444.03 bring total tax bill to 10636961.48 for the year ending June 30.
A health column advises single diners to avoid lone meals and follow the Fundamental Four diet of milk products, meat or eggs, vegetables and fruits, and bread or cereals. It suggests social meals with friends, rotating dinners, or dining out to ensure balanced nutrition and prevent malnutrition. Sponsored by the Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association.
Miss Mary Porterfield a 22 year old nurse is in satisfactory condition with burns to her hands and feet and smoke poison after a fire at the Raleigh General Hospital Nurses Home. Beckley firemen said a mattress in the nurses home caught fire and the blaze was extinguished after a 6 a.m. call. Damages were slight per Fire Chief Cecil P Connor.
The first of two special School Board meetings will be held at 7 30 p m Tuesday to approve the levy estimate for the year. As required by the West Virginia Code the second meeting will be held Aug. 16 to lay the levy. A regular meeting is scheduled for Aug. 23.
Alvin McGinnis 33 of Beckley was booked at Raleigh County Jail at 8:20 p m Sunday on drunk and trespassing charges. Lanark man Leonard Hanks 26 jailed 5:10 a m Sunday faced similar charges and was released after posting bond. Freddy Brown jailed 10:30 p m Saturday on fighting in public released after bond. bond forfeited. A 15-year-old Beckley juvenile ordered to appear Aug 8 in Beckley Police Court for driving without a state license. Vester Whitman Whitaker of Beckley jailed 1:40 a m Sunday for drunk driving. posted $106.50 bond and released. William Piotrowski of Marlinton released after bonding to Mabscott Mayor. arrested 11:30 p m Saturday for drunk driving. Two brothers Frank and Johnie Rogers of Beckley arrested on robbery by force. $40 taken from a boy. Johnie denies taking money. Deputy said another man to be picked up on same charge.
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