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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1964

Page

3

Silver Sword cancer project chair named Mullens civic club

Project Chairman Mrs. James McDougal a nurse at Raleigh General Hos in Beckley and Mullens resident has been named chairman of the Silver Sword cancer control project of the Woman's Civic Club of Mullens by President Mrs. Dave Lucas. She will work with Mrs. C C Phillips Jr Cancer Crusade chairman for Wyoming County to offer educational programs leaflets films speakers and Q A programs. Special emphasis will reach elementary and secondary school children before smoking habit forms.

James McDougal Raleigh General Hos Beckley Mullens Silver Sword Woman’s Civic Club of Dave Lucas McDougal C. C. Phillips Jr Cancer Crusade Wyoming County Atient

Withers announce birth of fourth child at Raleigh General

Rev and Mrs Bill Withers announce the birth of their fourth child, a girl, at 6 30 am Wednesday at Raleigh General Hospital. The baby weighed seven pounds four ounces and is unnamed. Withers is minister at Mount Hope Baptist Temple. The other children are David Ky and Bethany. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wayne Osburn of Logan.

Mount Hope Rns Bill Withers Raleigh General Hospital Withers Mount Hope Baptist Temple David Ky Bethany Wayne Osburn Logan

Bridge Workers Hurt In Fall At Pineville Site

Four Bluefield Lilly Construction Co. workers were injured while installing cables on a swinging bridge across the Guyandotte River for a strip mine project in Pineville. Clinton Dickerson remained in satisfactory condition with neck injuries. Oliver Shorter Charlie Terry and Raymond Chambers were treated and released.

Pineville BNS Wae General Hospital Clinton Dickerson Lilly Construction Co Bluefield Bluefield Company Oliver Shorter Charlie Terry Raymond Chambers Guyandotte River Jack Lambert

Second Child Is Born McGRAWS

Mr and Mrs Glen Sizemore of Newport News Virginia announce the birth of their second child a son at Riverside Hospital Newport News. He weighed seven pounds twelve ounces at birth and remains unnamed. The mother Brenda Davis is formerly Miss Davis. Grandparents include Basil Sizemore and Caskell Davis with Ruby Clergy as grandmother. The couple also has a daughter Glenna Faye.

McGraws RNS Glen Sizemore Newport News Riverside Hospital Brenda Davis Basil Sizemore Caskell Davis Appalachia Ruby Clergy Glenna Faye

Birth Announcement for Polk Family Son Kenneth Scott

Mr and Mrs Clifford Polk of Pax announce the birth of a son, Kenneth Scott, on December 5 at 9 a.m. in the Appalachian Regional Hospital. Carolyn Whitlow, Pax, daughter of Mrs Bertie Whitlow and Polk, is the son of Mr and Mrs C H Polk, Sophia. This is the couple's second child.

Pax Clifford Polk Sophia Kenneth Scott Appalachian Regional Hospital Carolyn Whitlow Bertie Whitlow Polk C. H. Polk

Grandparents Are Dr and Mrs Jdon L Withers

The note lists grandparents as Dr. and Mrs Jdon L. Withers of Charleston, identifying them as key relatives in a family record.

Jdon L. Withers Charleston

Be A Reporter Open Call for Regional News Service Contacts

Fayette Raleigh and Wyoming counties residents are invited to share news with Raleigh Register correspondents identified by RNS logos. Local reporters list with names and phone numbers include Crab Orchard, Fairdale, Fayetteville, Flat Top Ghent, Glen White, Herndon Covel Garwood, MacArthur, Maple Fork, Mabscott, Mount Hope, Mullens, Oak Hill, Oceana, Pax, Pineville, Ravencliff Sabine McGraws Glen Fork Soulsville, Rock Creek, Shady Spring, Sophia.

Fayette Raleigh Wyoming Coounties Raleigh Register Crab Orchard Marve Rhodes Rowe Fairdale Glen Daniel W. Walker, Jr Fayetteville Claudette Nichols Ghent Cordie Nugen Glen White Donnie Nichols Herndon-Covel-Garwood Terry Bailey Mullens MacArthur Marge Rhodes Rowe Maple Fork Madge Davis Mabscott Elizabeth Robinson Mount Hope Margaret Marchio Jan Huffman W. Oak Hill Floyd “Mop” Warrick Jr Oceana Mike Meador Pax Hazel Mowell Pineville Jack Martin Ravencliff-Sabine-McGraws Glen Fork Soulsville Elizabeth Williams Rock Creek Maude Parolari Whitesville Shady Spring Martha Lilly

The Race for Inner Space and Strip Mine Recovery

The piece highlights how mineral conservation and outdoor recreation converge through Bureau of Mines efforts. It describes restoring strip-mined lands, a pilot project in Pennsylvania, as a model for national use, and notes reservoir construction aids recreation near cities. It mentions pollution control studies and water requirements for mining processes.

Bureau of Mines Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dept. of Interior Bureau

Live TV Resurges Via Independent Stations

Independent and affiliate stations across the United States explore live programming to replace costly film libraries. Executives like Hathaway Watson of RKO General cite rising film prices, shrinking supply, and expensive syndication as drivers toward live shows and sports attractions to fill schedules.

Joan Crosby New York NBA United States Hathaway Watson RKO General Boston Detroit Memphis Los Angeles Watson CBS Pic BBC Liverogrammart

Youth Stole Flocked Christmas Tree From Lot

A 15 year old boy admitted stealing a flock covered Christmas tree from a local lot. The owner tracked pink flocking from the scene to the juvenile home where the suspect resides, confirming the case.

Dallas UPI

Jaycees Yule Dance Set for Oak Hill Armory

Oak Hill announces the annual Jaycees Christmas dance on Saturday December 19 at the Oak Hill Armory from 9 p m until early morning. Eddie Choronobay says Peanut Holley and the Castells provide music with Rick Justice on drums. Proceeds support community development projects.

Oak Hill Eddie Choronobay Choronobay Oak Hill Armory Peanut Holley The Castells Rick” Justice

ODRINEX Diet Pill Ad Promises Weight Loss Guarantee

A vintage ad promotes ODRINEX fat reduction tablets with a money back guarantee. It claims easy swallowing, appetite suppression, and no required exercise or drastic diet, priced at 3.00 with mail order and full refund if unsatisfied. The ad lists Kay's Drug Store at 306 Neville as the seller.

Kay Neville

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