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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1962
Page
9
Dr. Witherspoon serves as pastor of the Beckley Presbyterian Church while Mr. Waldron leads the First Assembly of God Church, both prominent local congregations in Beckley.
Woodrow Wilson High School's Class of 1943 plans a July 6 dinner dance at the Elks Lodge ballroom to mark the 20th reunion. About 275 graduates will receive initial notices by mail within a week. some addresses are still unknown. Committee members at a recent meeting included Mrs. Helen Honaker Janey Ruth Laren secretary Mrs. Sarah Hunt Cunningham Truman Sayre co-vice chairman F C Helm chief of publications Ornie Johnson co-vice chairman and W David Mullins treasurer.
Gerta Mae Edwards filed a $2,000 suit for assault against Samuel Glasco Beckley in the County Circuit Clerk's office. Plaintiff demands trial by jury with Clay S. Crouse as her counsel. In a second suit Beckley Hospital contends Kelly Clay and Bertie Ann Clay owe $687.07 for hospital services rendered plus interest from Nov 24. Truman Sayre is counsel for plaintiff.
New York UPI report says at the general post office 1,600 letters have arrived for Santa. One child Celia writes Dear Santa Clause asking the doctor to fix her mother's nose so they can get a puppy for Christmas.
Judge Norm an Knapp signed orders dismissing two suits. Lelis Wills and Melva Wills sued Royal Indemnity Co. of New York, and Mettie Bell De Weese sued John Meador and Eddie Joe Meador.
The piece surveys ongoing antibiotic development since penicillin, noting newer drugs like cycloserine kanamycin ristocetin oleandomycin novobiocin and vancomycin. It explains resistance risks dosing decisions and the need to tailor therapy while highlighting fungi fighting drugs fumagillin and viomycin as promising but distinct agents for various infections.
Military men in the area are listed with service details including Airman 3 C Jerry Mullins of Herndon a graduate of Herndon High School who married Jenny Pack. Other notes include promotions, training completions at Camp Lejeune Camp Buckner Grafenwehr Port Seudo and assignments at Keesler Chanute Memphis and Patrick AFBs involving Marines Army and Air Force personnel with school ties and family details.
The Flying Eagle Band at Wilson High School needs 500 more dollars to finance travel for 160 members to the Orange Parade on New Year’s Eve and the game at the Orange Bowl in Miami. Prominent donors helped with 499 from a spaghetti and ham dinner at The Methodist Temple, and the Mothers group will meet Monday to review funds and solicit further contributions.
H B Thomas of Raleigh County is chosen as chair of the Raleigh County Agricultural Workers Council. John Eye, county forester, becomes vice chairman and Albert E Beairy, SCS conservationist, secretary treasurer. They will be installed at the annual dinner in the Glass House on January 4. The council also votes to join the Centennial celebration with a parade float.
State Police advise carrying a pair of warm blankets on winter trips to stay warm if stalled. They emphasize winterizing the car by ensuring trunk chains and all winter safety features are in proper condition to prevent stalling and speed assistance when needed.
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