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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1966
Page
3
A health and safety notice extols hands as essential tools. It warns of amputations from pinch points and urges using the right tools, keeping them in good condition, wearing gloves, and seeking prompt treatment for any hand injury.
U S Senators Byrd Randolph and Rep Slack report a 1967 explosion prevention device may be used by the U S Bureau of Mines. The unit detects methane sparks with an ultra violet ray sensor and sprays chemical powder to quench flames within a split second. Tested at a Pittsburgh underground mine, it proved workable though refinements are needed.
Deeds On File record shows transfers: Delbert and Jessie Redden with Dannie K. and Beverly Redden to Aaron R. and Georgia M. Meadows for Chilson Lots and Truck Farms Shady Spring District. Blackburn Patteson Realty Co to H C Washburn Lanark Town District for 4500 dollars. Virginia and Robert Sweeney to Harold and Jo Etta Scarbro Sweensburg Town District for 3900. Walter and Virginia McGraw to John Jay and Sheila Belcher Rinehart Maxwell Hill Town District for 3750. Merle and Willard Williams to Letis and Melva Wills Mount View Truck Farms Shady Spring District for 8000. Elliott and Arzilla Taylor to Nila Thompson on waters of Clear Fork of Coal River Clear Fork District. Henry and Ethel Goss to Alva Venoskie Eccles Trap Hill District. Thurman Meadows Vernice Meadows to Clydia Comer Greenbrier Branch Trap Hill District. Edgar and Nora Murdock to Sam H. and Gladys Foley near Sophia Slab Fork District for 3800. Harry Keith and Betty Lee
Mabscott Odd Fellows elected Dallas Radford noble grand of Whitestick Lodge No. 311 at the lodge hall meeting Thursday night. Also chosen were vice grand R M Neal, warden Paul Gunter, conductor Basil Anderson, treasurer Elgin Hall, secretary Hume Vogt, chaplain E S Ferguson.
Gov Smith and dignitaries will attend the biennial statewide first aid and mine rescue contest at the Raleigh County Armory on August 20, with eight rescue teams and five first aid teams registered. The event aligns with the 11th annual Fay ette Raleigh Wyoming First Aid League contest and features a morning schedule of registration, judging, and lunch breaks, followed by a 3 to 5 pm first aid contest. The setting also previews the Second Annual Appalachian Art and Craft Festival beginning September 2 at the Armory. Local figures and industry representatives will participate. The Collins Ceramics display from Beaver is shown among hand painted items.
Beckley City Council plans Aug. 23 talks with the Beckley Board of Realtors to study urban renewal eligibility and subsidized housing. The panel aims to draft a comprehensive plan while addressing sewer and paving needs in East Beckley and approving funds for light towers at Warren Williams Field. Larry Stafford becomes a probationary patrolman.
Bill Gray a Woodrow Wilson High School junior and Lt Gov of the 7th Division of Key Clubs will join state Key Club officers and Lt Governors from nine divisions at a district board meeting in Charleston. The gathering Friday and Saturday at the Daniel Boone Hotel will set activities for the year ahead.
John Pyles of 112 Beckley Place received a Master of Business Administration at the University of Iowa City summer commencement. He was among 935 graduates honored in the ceremony.
First volunteer fire department in the United States began in Mount Holly New Jersey in 1752. Legal notices detail Evans and Roy Phil yaw conveyance of property in Catlett Addition Town District for 7500 dollars. Shelby D Wol ford and Deloise Wol ford transfer property at Soak Creek Slab Fork District for 6000 dollars. George Ernest and Juanita H Taylor sell property along Johnstown Road Beckley to Humble Oil and Refining Corp for 18500 dollars.
At a Mountainaire Travel Council meeting in Athens on Sunday four TV Guide editions will feature ads for the Appalachian Art and Craft Festival and the State Water Festival at Hinton plus other late summer to early fall attractions. Ads target autumn vacations with inquiries and color brochures. 100000 brochures planned, 47000 already distributed. Distribution expands from Virginia into Bristol along U S 11, with future routes along U S 21 to central hub. The MTC anticipates an October 15 finish and an annual meeting set for November 13 in Hinton to elect officers and fill expiring terms.
In Amarillo a group of teenagers started a dangerous game called train riding on a Santa Fe freight. Donald Denny, 17, jumped off early with an arm injury. James Sims, 17, suffered a two by six inch leg laceration after riding longer. Marvin Sigler, 16, disappeared toward Clovis New Mexico, 120 miles away.
A medical column notes emphysema increasing due to polluted air and cigarette smoking. It outlines treatments including bronchodilators, humidified aerosols, portable nebulizers, and antibiotics for infections. It stresses quitting smoking as essential and warns against sedatives.
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital files two suits to recover overdue medical balances. Archie Ellenbogen, as Elco Realty Co., sues Goldie Patterson of 108 Houston St for 720 in realtor commissions claiming he sold property for Patterson. Truman L. Sayre represents Ellenbogen. The hospital sues David and Wanda Faye Davis for 405.42 for services before April 1, 1965 and Lloyd Clark of Eccles for 1110.13 for services before April 7, 1965. Roy A. Cunningham represents the hospital. One more Raleigh County Circuit Clerk suit was filed Wednesday.
Rep. Roman C. Pucinski demands a White House conference of civil rights leaders to halt rioting sweeping major northern cities. He released copies of his letter to President Johnson on Wednesday noting Chicago and other cities face a national crisis.
During summer parents can help children shape up for school by teaching listening. Listening readiness matters. if kids listen in class they absorb more. Train children to come the first time called and not interrupt. Read to them, discuss afterward, and encourage listening at dinner. Be a good listener yourself to model behavior.
Italy said it will repatriate its nationals in Australia at government expense if requested, criticising Australia's plan to draft immigrants. Australia confirmed it will induct non residents, a policy also used by the United States. Thousands of Italians live in Australia.
The average ostrich egg weighs about as much as two dozen hen eggs, illustrating the striking size difference between ostrich and common chicken eggs.
UPI reported that about 992000 workers were idled by strikes in the first half of 1966, the highest for a six month period since 1955. The Labor Department noted less actual working time lost than in early 1965. The airlines machinists strike, starting July 8, is not included in the figures.
Readers are invited to send school problems to Susan Light in care of the publication. While she cannot reply to each letter personally, letters of general interest will be addressed in this column.
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