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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1961

Page

6

Beckley Jaycees Aim for 100 New Members and Activities

Beckley Jaycees set a goal of recruiting 100 new members to secure five delegate votes at the 1962 convention in Bluefield. Steve Bibb will chair the membership committee with Ken Jennings as retention head. They discussed a May Home and Sport Show, a Salvation Army food drive, staffing a Neville Street booth, and plans to rent the Beckley Recreation Building for weekly fitness events. Fifteen members attended the dinner meeting. next gathering December 20.

Beckley Jaycees Bluefield Steve Bibb Ken Jennings The New Armory Civic Center Kenna Chambers Salvation Army Neville Street

Class Of 1942 Plans To Hold Reunion Here

A planning session for Woodrow Wilson High School class of 1942 reunions will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the office of William P. Hall Jr. at 205 McCreery Street. Attendees from the first meeting last Friday include Mrs. Bernie Kelly and others. Tentative plans call for a dinner dance likely in late June.

Woodrow Wilson High School William P. Hall Jr McCreery St Bennie Kelly Sherwood Dunagan T. T. Davis Charles C. Farmer Odell Jessup Bruna Bettina Ruth M. Harris Ross Phipps Paul H. Loflin Hall

Community Sing At Stanaford Missionary Church

The Stanaford Missionary Baptist Church hosts a monthly community sing at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, earlier than the usual 8 p.m. time. O. O. Kidd directs and will use the Stamps-Baxter Song Book. Rev C. W. Jones invites the public to attend.

Stanaford Missionary Baptist Church O. O. Kidd C. W. Jones

Deeds On File Record Of Real Estate Transactions

Real estate deeds filed in the county clerk office list transfers in Slab Fork and East Gulf districts. J H Lilly Land Co sold to John Herbert and Frances Sayre for 1175 dollars. North American Coal and Dock Co sold to Thurston and Alice Hairston for 500 dollars. Dorothy and Charles Farruggia sold to Samuel A Dickerson for 1350 dollars. Susan E Thomas sold to Lawrence E and Eva Irene Pittman for 12500 dollars.

J. H. Lilly Land Co John Herbert Frances Sayre Amigo Slab Fork The North American Coal and Dock Co Thurston Alice Hairston East Gulf Dorothy Charles Farruggia Samuel A. Dickerson Susan E. Thomas Lawrence E Eva Irene Pittman Bradley

Doctor Says Heartburn Has Many Causes

Dr. Harold Thomas Hyman explains heartburn arises when the stomach contents back up into the esophagus due to a weak valve. He notes factors like bending over, tight belts, and acid gastric juice can trigger the sensation even without ulcers, and cautions about proper testing for changes. He also discusses height growth concerns, growth hormones, and advises against unofficial preparations. Readers are invited to send questions for future columns.

Last Book of New Testament Often Called the Apocalypse

The final book of the New Testament is commonly known as the Apocalypse. This designation reflects its prophetic visions and dramatic revelations about end times and divine judgment.

Barbara Bays Practice Teaching At Concord College

Miss Barbara Bays, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bays of Winding Gulf, completes practice teaching at Concord College Athens to finish her bachelor of science in education. She, a 1958 Stoco High School valedictorian, studies under Miss Janet Farley and Clyde Meador, with plans to teach for Raleigh County Board of Education after January 1962 graduation.

Clyde Meador Stoco High School Barbara Bays Concord College Athens Janet Farley Stoco Miss Bays Lloyd Bays Gulf West Virginia Legislature Women’s Independent Club Pi Omega Pi Raleigh County Board of Education

First Aid Instructors Course Set In January

A first aid instructors course will be offered in Alderson City Hall January 15 19 with Cliff Lundbert of Charleston as instructor. Eligible to enroll are those who have earned an advanced first aid certificate. Twenty one persons completed advanced first aid training at Alderson this week and received certificates. Instructors for the course included Archie Riner John Fink and Leonard T Hopkins of Beckley.

Alderson City Hall Cliff Lundbert Charleston American Red Cross Alderson Beckleyan Leonard T. Hopkins Archie Riner John Fink Beckley

Homeroom Mothers Organize Club At School

RHODELL RNS Mrs Char lie Farruggia leads the newly formed homeroom Mothers Club after a Tuesday meeting at the school. Officers include A J Wallen vice president Clyde Murphy secretary and Vernon Canterbury treasurer. The group plans monthly meetings and a Christmas party for each room with fund raising via bake sales to support room needs.

Rhodell Charlie Farraggion A. J. Wallen Vernon Canterbury Clyde Murphy RNS Charlie Farruggia

Beckley Business Bureau Cancels Meeting After Low Turnout

A Beckley Business Bureau session was canceled Thursday morning as only seven merchants attended. The reduced turnout led organizers to call off the planned meeting and reassess the agenda.

Beckley Business Bureau Num

Radio Club Prepares For Officer Election

Raleigh Fayette Citizens Band Radio Club nominates 1962 officers at a Wednesday meeting with 25 members and guests. Open house in North Kanawha Street clubroom included explanations of citizen band receivers and equipment. Nominations: President Bill Walsh and Les Morton. Vice President Hap Mahaffey and Doc Phillips. Secretary Treasurer Phil lips, Mahaffey, and Lloyd Walker. Board of Directors Robert Hatcher, Bill Forbes, John Mahaffey, Charles Hubbard, Jack Cozart. Richard Stone attended as a guest.

Raleigh-Fayette Citizens Band Radio Club North Kanawha Street Bill Walsh Les Morton Oak Hill Hap” Mahaffey Doc”’ Phillips Beckley A. K. Truman Lake Road Paul Kincaid Bradley Phillips Mahaffey Lloyd Walker Shirley Love

Smoking Wire Causes Call To Firemen

Beckley Fire Department responded to 1066th St at 8 p m on Wednesday after Tenson Chaf in reported smelling smoke. Fire crews found a smoking electric wire attached to a heater with no damage and no further action required.

Beckley 1066Th St Tenson Chafin

Astro-Guide for Saturday December 9 and Advice Snippet

The page offers a Saturday astrology and brief guidance across the zodiac with Aries to Pisces. It notes home appliance repairs as best left to professionals and hints at prudence in spending, with a forecast about space migration and Church World Service relief figures. The piece ends with 1961 Field Enterprises, Inc. credits.

Church World Service

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