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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1961
Page
3
The Stoco Band Mothers hosted a December dinner for parents of band students with Assistant Superintendent Sherman C. Trail as guest speaker. About 50 attended as Trail discussed elementary education topics while C. Elwyn Bailey Mrs Bailey and Mrs Paul Cole looked on.
The E L Morton Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America held an assembly at Stratton High School. Officers spoke on symbol tables, new members were inducted, and Mrs Matlie Saunders Chambers was named most outstanding in business, receiving honorary membership. New members include Mary Barksdale Jean Barnett Geraldine Boyden Mary Caldwell Ann Ce Mary Cousins Florence Ferrell Bettie Gray Patricia Harvey Rosa Jackson Kieta Johnson Leajla Johnson Myra Law Bettye Moore Paulette Traynham and Ollie Whitted.
The newly reorganized Beckley chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha honored wives and guests at a Glass House dinner meeting Wednesday night with president S. E. Warren as toastmaster. Attendees included Capt. and Mrs. J. M. Jeffries Jr. of Novato California and Rev. and Mrs. Howard Law, plus Mr. and Mrs. John T. Flippen from Bluefield. Beckley Gamma Delta Lambda members present were Dr. and Mrs. N. L. Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Redd, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Davis, Mr. and Mrs. DuPont Evans, Mrs. Warren, Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Austin, and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Harris.
Pinecrest Sanitarium Employees AFL-CIO elected officers Thursday for the coming year. Robert Wiseman is president, with Clarence Goodson as vice president, Lucy Adkins as secretary, and Margaret Woicehovich as treasurer. Trustees are Myrtle Burgess, Thelma Goins, and Pansy McBride. The group discussed Pinecrest’s recommended budget.
A three act Christmas play titled A Gift for the Christ Child will be presented at the Free Will Baptist Church in Fairdale Sunday at 7 p.m. Lead roles include Jerry Lambert as the father Gaye Bailey as the mother Angela Chastain as the daughter and Sada Barber as the poor woman. The public is invited to attend.
The Baptist Youth Fellowship of Coal Marsh Baptist Church presents a Christmas program titled A Christmas Miracle on Sunday at 7 p.m. Lead roles include Avis Bailey as Melody Ann Martin and Janet King as Carol Martin, with Mrs. John Martin played by Ann Worley. Directed by Mrs. Kelly Barrett and Mrs. Fred Johnson, the church choir led by Elmer Hawley will sing carols. the public is invited.
Dr. Hyman explains most drug related blood issues are hypersensitivity rather than permanent. With stopping the drug and early treatment the blood can fully recover. The column also cautions about purpura signaling possible serious disease or toxin exposure and advises considering drug or workplace chemicals as causes.
Mrs. Bertie Lucas of Glen Daniel will execute the will of her husband A. Lucas who died November 14 after posting a 25000 bond with the Raleigh County Clerk. The will dated December 24 1936 and probated November 27 leaves all property to the wife. Other county records note Willa Godby as administratrix for Henry R. Godby died October 27 with a 2000 bond, and Lessie Miller administratrix for Eli Wetzel Miller Jr. who died November 12 with a 4000 bond.
In Miss Clay's class Paulette Bond and Jack Bailey won first place for girls and boys while Donna O Neal and Jay Dixon took second. Prizes are awarded by the Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association. The class has donated $32.50 to the campaign this year.
Five persons scheduled to appear in Beckley Police Court Thursday night forfeited bonds totaling 87.50. Shirley Blankenship of Skelton forfeited 20 for speeding. Ronald Wilson of Pemberton forfeited 16.50 for hazardous driving. Three others charged with drunkenness forfeited bonds totaling 51.
At 8 30 p m Wednesday the Beckley Rescue Squad was called to 108 N Vance Drive for Paul Ballard who suffered an asthma attack. Firemen gave oxygen and he was later attended by Dr Clark Kessel at the scene or nearby care facility.
The Glorious Church of God will hold a joy service at 7 30 p m Friday led by Rev Robert Newson pastor and inviting the public to attend the event.
Dr. Alvin G. Bowles of 1401 Harper Road was discharged from Raleigh General Hospital after several days of treatment.
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