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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1961

Page

12

Moose Initiates 15 At Meeting In Beckley Lodge

Beckley Moose Lodge No 1606 held initiation ceremonies to welcome 15 new members at the lodge hall on McCreery Street. Newly welcomed members include S P Hutchison Luther C Halstead Dan G Williams Russell Riddle Russell J Potter Norman Stenges Kenneth Crook Teddie Whitman E J Vaughan Jr Joe P Alvarez Jr O P Hamilton Andy Lilly Edward Myers Ralph Withrow and Jack Mann Bernard Chayka directed Mooseheart children.

Beckley Moose Lodge No McCreery Street S. P. Hutchison Luther C. Halsted Dan G. Williams Russell Riddle Russell J. Potter Norman Stenges Kenneth Crook Teddie Whitman E. J. Vaughan Jr Joe P. Alvarez Jr O. P. Hamilton Andy Lilly Beckley Edward Myers Oak Hill Ralph

West Virginia University hosts Tau Beta Pi initiates three area students

Three area students join 25 new members of Tau Beta Pi at West Virginia University, the national engineering honor society recognizing excellence in character leadership and scholarship. New locals Harold I. Simmons Beckley Eldon J Williams Mount View and Melvin D Aldridge Daniels Til spoke at the ceremony with Ralph C Dusi Romney in attendance as state Moose director.

Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honorary West Virginia University Harold I. Simmons Beckley Eldon J. Williams Mount View Melvin D. Aldridge Daniels

Deaf Man Perfects Smallest Hearing Aid

Beckley West Virginia report on a compact ear level hearing aid developed by a veteran head of hearing. The device uses four transistors, weighs about a fraction of an ounce, and avoids cords or clothing transmitters. It channels speech and sounds directly to the ear, advertised with home contact details for information.

Beckley W. Va Earl Richmond Main St

Take It From Kathy Advice Column for Jimmy Romance

Dear Kathy counsels Jimmy on overcoming shyness with girls. He faces mockery and a lucrative allowance from his dad, while peers press him to date. The adviser suggests starting with one quiet girl, building conversation, and avoiding buying friendship through spending.

Kathy Jimmy

Club Holds Annual Dinner Meeting

The Penny Wise Swings and Benevolent Club held its annual meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dickerson on Rice Street. After exchanging gifts, members motored to the Glass House for their annual dinner with numerous couples listed as present.

Penny Wise Swings and Benevolent Club Louis Dickerson Rice Street Glass House

Toys Delivered for Rhodell Sophia Party Repair

Toys were delivered Saturday afternoon to Sophia to be repaired and painted for the party. Mayor Rosa McKinney Police Chief Irvin Simmons and Mrs. Fred Hammond inspected the items. About 15 Rhodell area families will be feted at the December 24 gathering from noon to 3 p m around a large Christmas tree in Sophia. Albert Veneri announced a meeting Friday night.

Sophia Rhodell Department Rosa McKinney Irvin Simmons Fred Hammond Rhodell Albert Veneri

Pinworm Infestation In Children No Reflection On Parents

Pinworm infections in children are common and do not reflect on a mother's care. Treatments remove worms but do not prevent recurrence. Prevention rests with the household including medicine for affected members, disinfecting the toilet, trimming nails, and snug sleepwear. if reinfection occurs repeat the deworming process.

Friendship Renewed By Hospital Roommates

Two area women became hospital roommates again in Raleigh County Hospital sharing Room 412 where they first met four years ago. Mrs Lillie M Shumate Lester entered Wednesday night for treatment while Mrs Louise Herrera Beckley returned last week with injuries from a car crash. Herrera was released Sunday and Shumate said they had a wonderful visit.

Raleigh County Hospital Lillie M. Shumate Lester Louise Herrera Beckley Herrera

Four Suits Dismissed In Raleigh County Court Orders

Four suits were dismissed from the docket on Monday and Tuesday by Raleigh County Circuit Court Judge Norman Knapp. The cases include Diamond National Corp. vs Royal Crown Bottling Co of Beckley and others. R C Allen Business Machines Inc. vs George E. Greene Jr. and others. J H Holt Plumbing case against Willard and Dorothy Scurlock and Bessie Trolio vs Pearl Hooper, all reported settled and removed. Dana Brewster and Homer Warden suits were continued. Theodore Norman Kidd and Cordellia Delores Kidd were divorced with custody given to Mrs Kidd.

Raleigh County Norman Knapp Diamond National Corp Royal Crown Bottling Co Beckley R. C. Allen Business Machines, Inc George E. Greene Jr J. H. Holt Geneva Holt J. H. Holt Plumbing Willard Dorothy Scurlock Bessie Trolio Pearl Hooper

Glade-Pinch Project Meeting Tonight In Raleigh Courtroom

Guy Rumberg told Beckley Civitan Club about the Glade-Pinch Trout Association project during an open meeting at 7:30 tonight in the Raleigh County Courtroom. Clyde McCoy noted fruit cakes sold by the club remain available and a plant tour video from Claxton, Georgia was shown.

Raleigh County Guy Rumberg Beckley Civitan Club Rumberg Civic Club Clyde McCoy Claxton

Coloring Contest Set In Seal Drive

The 1961 Christmas Seal coloring contest sponsored by Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association, Miss Boots Dilley says posters will be placed in all county elementary schools. Pupils in grades one through four color posters and return them by Dec 20. best boy and best girl wins prizes.

Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association Boots Dilley

Physical Fitness Talk Set for Raleigh Principals Meet

Kenneth H. Wheeler, physical education instructor at Stoco High School, will discuss and demonstrate methods of physical fitness at the Wednesday Raleigh County Elementary Principals Association meeting. The group convenes at 7:30 p.m. at Beckley Junior High School. Haven C. Clay, president. G. G. Greene, chief clerk and budget director, will discuss cafeteria worker payments.

Kenneth H. Wheeler Stoco High School Raleigh County Elementary Principals Association Beckley Junior High School Haven C. Clay G. G. Greene Board of Education

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