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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1964
Page
3
Morgantown West Virginia University President Paul A Miller in a year end message calls 1965 pivotal for state higher education. He notes the state is on the move and progress hinges on support for colleges and universities as centers of vitality and imagination.
The Department of Welfare reported 5,428 cases assisted across Raleigh Fayette and Wyoming Counties in October. Raleigh totals show 2,058 welfare lists and 1,936 in cash and total awards, with 531 old age, 38 blind, 603 families with dependent children, 448 AFDC work, 313 disabled, seven other. Fayette lists 2,236 cases with total benefits about 2,220.37 and cash 2,052, plus 685 AFDC, 582 dependent children, 327 general assistance, 71 other aid. Wyoming reports 1,134 cases, total awards 1,421.04, cash 1,162, relief in kind 259.04, with 251 old age, 4 blind, 391 AIC, 321 disabled, 111 general assistance, 55 other.
In Phoenix Arizona a city botanist notes the abundance of date palms with around twelve distinct varieties thriving in local landscapes. The observation highlights the diversity of ornamental palms used in urban greenery and public spaces.
The S and S Construction Co of Clendenin was the apparent low bidder at 37 293 dollars for the White Oak Development Association water project. Sealed bids were opened at Gates Engineering Co in Beckley. Other bids ranged from 38 510 to 60 438 dollars. Bids will be studied through January to select the lowest and best. Work includes a booster station mains services and meters. The association president is John R. Griffith.
The St James AME Church East Park will present its annual Christmas program at 7 p m tonight led by the Sunday School class. The Rev Mittie Lovelace serves as pastor.
George Walters aged 21, charged with attempting to murder his wife by wiring an electric current to a door handle. The crime stems from an idea he reportedly saw on a television program.
The doctor explains aplastic anemia arises from bone marrow failure to produce red cells, often linked to leukemia or marrow tumors, with transfusions and blood builders as stopgaps. cure hinges on removing the underlying cause. Vagotomy may reduce stomach acid but its benefit is debated, and some advise removing part of the stomach if done. Seconal risks include addiction. relaxation and sleep routines are recommended. Hot compresses do not affect high blood pressure, which depends on blood viscosity volume heart strength and arterial resistance.
William Binderman of the Raleigh County Mental Health Association reports Dr. Ralph Rabinovitch and Dr. Charles Shaw conclude three lines of evidence support childhood schizophrenia as true schizophrenia. Long-term follow-ups show persistence into adulthood, higher family incidence, and identical core symptoms.
The Beckley WV Department of Employment Security announces openings for civil service posts with applications due by Jan 2 for chaplain mail clerk driver and manager of the showboat Rhododendron. Continuous openings listed for clerk typist stenographer secretary shorthand reporter RN nursing educator and nursing consultant. Past week openings include two waitresses three general office clerks two machine men two laborers and numerous other skilled and trade positions across warehousing construction and maintenance roles.
Beckley Police logged two accidents on Monday totaling about 650 dollars in damages. A southbound 1965 Mahoney car rear ended Mullins 1959 car on Vance Drive at 545 PM. Mahoney of 206 Dixon Avenue was charged with failing to keep his vehicle under control. No injuries were reported. A separate 11 AM single car crash on Secondary 15 near Fairdale involved a 1962 Blevins car that swerved into a fence to avoid a left crossing vehicle. no charges and no injuries.
A brief report notes multiple hunting season mishaps tied to careless handling. Authorities urge shooters to follow safety rules and wear blaze gear while in the field to reduce injuries and fatalities.
Beckley City Police arrested six men late Monday and early today. Clinton M. Jones 26 of Sprague was charged with failure to yield and leaving the scene. William Thomas Louises 21 of Oak Hill cited for expired temporary license. Jones and Louises to appear in Police Court December 28. Billy L. McQuillen 20 and Walter Ansel Bowyer Jr. 20 of Raleigh booked for tampering with an automobile. Lewis C. Dillon 19 of Florida cited and jailed on AWOL. Joe Green 33 Beckley arrested for attempted death by own action and jailed.
Crab Orchard Church in Crab Orchard presents its annual Christmas play at 7 30 p m Thursday titled Greater Than Gold. The young cast under Ronald Lilly directs features Simon Bill Whitecotton Miriam Connie Via Abigail Rose Lins ey Eleazer Tom Parker Ezra Dale West Benjamin Edward Allen Nathan Gary Dale Asher Charles Lilly Joseph Robert Lilly Mary Mary Lilly and Isaac Harry West. Rev E Cameron Lilly invites the public.
The Rapidly girls' dormitory was dedicated to house a growing student body of 90 full-time day students, including 50 freshmen. Classes ended for Christmas vacation on December 18 as the term nears break.
The Public Service Commission issued certificates of convenience to C. Ray Farrow City Cab Service John Radford City Cab Co and Guy Meek and Noah Adkins Beckley Cab Co The firms plan to begin operation as soon as possible with Farrow starting Monday Radford aiming for Wednesday afternoon and Meek and Adkins purchasing two 1965 cars for use behind the local bus terminal and adding two way radio service after Jan 15
The White Stick Lodge No 311 Mabscott will deliver 10 fruit baskets today to widows of deceased members in Beckley Mabscott Crab Orchard and Beaver areas. Treasurer Elgin M Hall says proceeds from lodge fruit cake sales fund the baskets.
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