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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1961
Page
8
A glossary like list features terms from AB words such as aardvark abatis abjure abnegation abdication and aberrance. It hints at varied definitions from acerbity to alcanzado while noting antediluvian and apocalypse terms in a linguistic parade.
Sophia Man was fined on liquor charges after pleading guilty to sale of tax paid whisky and possession for resale. George Botman appeared with her, pleading guilty to both charges, and paid fines totaling 250 dollars plus costs. Botman was arrested Saturday by State Police and fined 200 dollars for possession and 50 dollars for sale, plus costs.
Railway Express Agency offices in Harper and Glen Rogers will be discontinued under Public Service Commission authority after hearings. The action follows the closure of Norfolk and Western Railway freight depots at those points, with PSC sanction. Closings likely become effective when audits are completed.
Starlena Teaster, 10, of Tams, may lose her sight after a snowball strike to her good eye. She previously lost her right eye from an birth injury. Doctor hopes treatment may save her remaining sight, but verdict awaits time for response.
The Rev Glenn W Stewart district superintendent of Methodist churches will lead the third session on the Stumbling Block study book at The Methodist Temple after a 6 30 p m dinner Sunday The study focuses on Alcoholism and Christian Responsibilities A play titled The Sentence by the Methodist Youth Fellowship will also be presented Members are urged to attend the meeting
The Standard Utility Service Corp seeks higher water rates for 161 Glen White customers. The Public Service Commission in Charleston will hear the request on March 15, outlining new rate proposals and effects on service charges.
Eleven men enlisted in the Air Force at the Beckley Recruiting Station on Wednesday and Thursday. Names include Homer Loren Brown, Donald Dale Evans, David Bennie Dishner, John Ingram Hazelwood Jr, Donald Neal Welborn, James Roger Robinson, William Donald Summers, William Leonard Newberry, Stuart Francis Andrews, George Samuel Vaselaros, and Howard Richard Chatman. They will receive basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Howard Richard Chatman’s hometown is listed as Superior. Jimmy B. Martin, of Narrows Virginia, reenlisted and will train at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
The text notes private matters avoiding involvement in others issues and urges caution. It reflects on about 20 world fairs since 1851 with the Great Exhibition as a starting point and states the US hosted nearly half. It then discusses potential mineral riches beneath the ocean floor, estimating yields per square mile and noting the vast ocean area.
The page presents brief sun sign guidance with cautions for Aries and Taurus optimism, Gemini restraint, Cancer leisure after duties, Leo service to others, Virgo balance amid pressure, Libra ambition spark, and Scorpio caution about finances. Reading hints at varied outlooks for readers across signs.
West Virginia University's Century Club lists 325 charter members from Beckley Bluefield Fayetteville Hinton Lewisburg Mullens Princeton Welch and other towns. The drive aims to raise private support with $100+ annual gifts through the Loyalty Permanent Endowment Fund Foundation and Mountaineer Scholarship Fund.
Robert B Sayre a Beckley attorney and WVU alumni speaks to the Lions Club on the 94th anniversary of the university. The talk is arranged by Robert J Ashworth with a postmeeting board of directors session. Public notice follows for the sale of several Raleigh County school buildings at 10:30 AM February 18 1961 in front of the county courthouse.
Public sale February 18 1961 at 10 30 A M will offer multiple school buildings and adjoining lands in Raleigh County West Virginia including Brooklyn Griffith Trish Mountain Jarrell McKinnley Red Bird Shiloh sites. Buildings are not to be sold separately. cash on date of sale. right to reject any bids.
Arthur S. Flemming former Secretary of Health Education and Welfare will be principal speaker at the Wood County Lincoln Day Dinner in Parkersburg on February 17.
Buckley Photo Service offers complete commercial photography and speedy service at 220 Church Street. The accompanying non profit Institute advertises training in hand composition linotype intertype letterpress presswork and offset lithography with high employer recognition and free placement.
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