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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1961

Page

8

Elks Foundation Meet Scheduled Tonight at Lodge

Elks National Foundation drive gains push at the lodge dining room event tonight at 6 30 PM with 63 members urged to enroll a new participant. Robert J. Ashworth chairs the local chapter and Ross Irle leads state efforts for Ellis Foundation serving 25 lodges alongside a long list of participating members.

Elks National Foundation Lodge Elks Robert J. Ashworth Ross Irle Ellis Foundation Glen M. Akers P. D. Alderson Mason Anderson John C. Ashworth A. T. Barker M. F. Barksdale G. R. Bartley I. Wilbur Bays Dr. Curtis Beam C. L. Bibb

Two West Virginia Hospitals Oppose Aged Care Cutbacks

St. Mary’s and Union Protestant Hospitals of Clarksburg joined Beckley’s Raleigh General Hospital in opposing reductions in the Medical Aid for the Aged program. Welfare Commissioner W Bernard Smith announced lower payments and bans on collecting the difference from patients. The Clarksburg hospitals said they cannot raise costs to cover the cutbacks and must be paid the full cost of services.

West Virginia State Welfare Department St. Mary’s Union Protestant Clarksburg Beckley Raleigh General Hospital W. Bernard Smith

Hughes Earns Eagle Award

Phillip Hughes received Scouting's highest honor the Eagle Award at a Troop 197 Court of Honor held at Calloway Heights Baptist Church. He earned 23 merit badges and holds multiple awards while being a Woodrow Wilson High School sophomore. presented by Rev. H. A. McClung.

Phillip Hughes Calloway Heights J. P. Hughes Hughes Paul Bunyon Woodrow Wilson High School H. A. McClung Michael Bosley Paul Brown Douglas Hughes Paul Mallamas Bosley Bank of Life John Hollandsworth Bill Guy Amato Appalachian Council

Two County Students Excel In WVU Meat and Livestock Judging

Raleigh County competitors Howard Lester Daniels and John Peters Shady Spring contributed to West Virginia University’s strong showing at the International Meats and Livestock judging contests in Madison Wisconsin Dr G C Anderson reports Peters Tucker Reynolds Poca and Hampshire County earned top individual lamb scores The Meats Evaluation Team placed 12th overall with 24 schools The Livestock Judging Team finished 16th in Chicago Peters Judy posted 898 and 895 points respectively

Raleigh County West Virginia University Madison Wis G. C. Anderson Anderson University Department of Animal and Veterinary Science West John Peters Shady Spring Lanty McNeel Hillsboro Howard Lester Daniels Reynolds James McBee Chicago Jerry Judy Circleville

Legion Auxiliary Plans Yule Events

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 70 met Sunday with carols led by Mrs. Emma Boyden. They voted to donate $5 to Mac's Toy Fund and approved purchasing two kitchen table cloths. A Christmas party is planned for December 24 and members will help decorate a tree mid week.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 70 Emma Boyden Mac Thelma Cosby

Physical Fitness Programs Emphasized At Raleigh Meetings

Raleigh County officials and elementary principals attended sessions led by Dr. Arthur Hofstetter of West Virginia University to outline a county wide fitness program. The meetings, also joined by I L Mitchell of Concord College, covered standards for model school improvement requiring a three year district wide project. January sessions were announced with attendees list including Hartson, Bone Jr., Meadows, Richmond, McKinney and Pettry.

Arthur N. Hofstetter West Virginia University J. L. Mitchell Concord Raleigh County Elemen DR. Hofstetter Charles Akers Norval Cooke D. D. Crawford James Deck Clyde Law S. W. Moye Guy Mitchell John Hartson Dewey Bone Jr Sam Meadows Paul Richmond C. M. McKinney Posey Pettry Ira Richmond Wayne Pettry Elmer Meadows M. K. Austin Fred Clark Frederick Dinkler Sheldon Covey

Doctor Says Give Yourself A Break In Foul Weather

Health hints for winter protection cover clothing layering skin care and air moisture. Dress snugly yet avoid bulky outerwear. use warm underlayers. Moisturize to prevent dryness. ventilate rooms and avoid sunburn with cautious sun exposure. Immunize against influenza if advised and maintain distance from infected individuals.

Hollywood

Ten Christmas safety rules to reduce fire risk

The National Board of Fire Underwriters offers ten questions to gauge home Christmas safety. Topics include tree setup and placement, keeping lights in good condition, using switch controls, keeping trains away from the tree, disposing of wrapping promptly, choosing safe toys, flameproof ornaments, knowing fire drills, and briefing a babysitter on fire response. Answering yes to all indicates a strong safety posture.

National Board of Fire Underwriters National Board of Fire Underwriter

Government buys more paper towels than Washington era budget

The federal government now spends more each year on paper towels than the entire annual federal budget in George Washington's era, highlighting a dramatic shift in procurement scale and household supply costs over history.

U. S George Washington

Family Weekly Praises Color Film King of Kings Portfolio

In the December 17 issue of Family Weekly part of the Sunday edition, a colorful portfolio accompanies a feature on the new color movie King of Kings. The presentation highlights vivid film stills and commentary celebrating the cinematic release.

Family Weekly

First Aid Course Attracts 25 in Raleigh County Courthouse

A Civil Defense first aid course in the Raleigh County courthouse circuit court room enrolls 25 students. Instructor Lewis C. Jones says classes run 7 to 9 p m each Tuesday. The ten hour Red Cross certificate is offered with a 16 hour advanced option. A makeup session is planned for absentees. no classes December 19 or January 2.

Raleigh County Lewis C. Jones Gertrude C. Riffe James V. Fragale Mable Slaughter Alpert Hart Grace Harrell Don Window C. W. Blevins Edward L. Karnes Pearl Wiley

Stoco High Band Concert Planned Thursday

Stoco High School presents a 7 30 p m concert in the school auditorium directed by Mrs Sarah Bailey featuring 105 chorus voices and 40 band members. The program opens with Alma Mater and includes The Star Spangled Banner Trumpeters March Russian Choral Parade of the Wooden Soldiers White Christmas Jingle Bell Rhapsody and March Salutation. Chorus selections include Stout Hearted Men A Fellow Needs A Girl Battle Hymn of the Republic Winter Wonderland Silver Bells Gentle Jesus Holy City and more with Rita Brakefield Laura Black as soloists and Beverly Privett Karen Hungate Rita Brakefield Judy Wallace as pianists. The concert closes with a medley of Christmas carols.

Stoco High School Sarah Bailey Stoco S. Romberg R. Rodgers R. Watson F. Bernard Livingston - Evans Gentle Jesus Holy City S. Adams Rita Brakefield Laura Black Mrs. Bailey Beverly Privett Karen Hungate Judy Wallace

Horoscope and travel notes spark varied guidance 1961

A mid century aura blends astrology and everyday tips. The piece lists sun signs with cautious counsel on health, manners, and work, noting breakfast meetings may rise in prominence. It also explains the origin of the term to Shang hai and ends with a dated attribution to Field Enterprises.

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