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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1962

Page

8

Doctors Lawyers Plan Feb 22 Joint Meeting

Raleigh County Bar Association and County Medical Society announce their annual joint meeting to be held February 22, Washington's Birthday, at 6 p.m. in the Elks Club with a 7 p.m. smorgasbord. E P Stansbury and Dr Allen Bliss oversee arrangements. New Bar Association officers include James K Edmundson as head, Joseph Luchini as vice president. Dr John Hedrick presides over the Medical Society, with Dr Preston Davis as vice president and president elect.

Washington Raleigh County Bar Association The County Medical Society Bar Association E. P. Stansbury Allen Bliss Medical Society Elks Club Stansbury Association James K. Edmundson Joseph Luchini John Hedrick Preston Davis

Questions and Answers On Dental Health Week

Editor notes this is the fourth in a Raleigh Register sequence with the New River Dental Society. It explains gum boils as abscesses from infected pulp signaling advanced decay and possible tooth loss. It also covers inherited decay versus environment and dairy milk’s limited dental benefit, urging reduced fermentable carbohydrates and regular dental care.

Raleigh Register New River Dental Society

Reorganization of Washington Postal Region Aimed At Improving Services

The Washington Region of the Post Office Department undergoes a major reorganization aimed at boosting postal services across Virginia Maryland West Virginia and the District of Columbia Deputy Postmaster General H W Brawley and Fergus McRee announce the changes which cover 2927 post offices and major offices including Washington D C Richmond Arlington Norfolk Alexandria Portsmouth Roanoke Charleston Wheeling Parkersburg Huntington Baltimore Rockville and Silver Spring New staffing and new roles emphasize central coordination open door employee relations and enhanced field service support with immediate steps already in place such as appointing F Alvin Webb deputy regional director and William G Milstead special assistant for employee relations This move is described as among the most significant for postal service improvement in the region and nationwide

Virginia West Virginia Maryland District of Columbia Washington Post Office Department Fergus. McRee McRee J. Edward Day H. W. Brawley Washington, D. C Richmond Arlington Norfolk Alexandria Portsmouth Roanoke Charleston Wheeling Parkersburg Huntington West Va Baltimore Rockville Silver Spring Postal Service Brawley F. Alvin Webb William G Milstead Webb

Service plan coverage for life of purchase agreement

The notice offers service, repairs and maintenance including full replacement of parts and tank at no extra cost for up to 12 years. It directs customers to contact their Modern Electric Living dealer, a plumber, or Appalachian Power Company for details.

Appalachian

SRC study under way to raise Route 54 speed limit

Mayor Charles Cook told Lester Town Council that a study by the West Virginia State Road Commissioner is being made to increase the 35 mph limit on Route 54 through Lester. SRC spokesman said permission to raise the limit can be issued only after the study is completed.

Charles Cook Lester West Virginia SRC

Four Beckley residents forfeit $5 dog violations

Four persons charged with permitting a dog to run loose forfeited $5 bonds each in Beckley Police Court. The individuals named were Jimmie Haga William Meadows Jim Justice and Donald L Thompson, all of Beckley. Other fines included Gene Hensley for a red light violation Mary Witherspoon for no city operator's license and totals of $142.50 forfeited for drunkenness cases.

Beckley Jimmie Haga William Meadows Jim Justice Donald L. Thompson Gene Hensley Mary Witherspoon

Lincoln Birthday Holiday Observed by Local Banks

Lincoln's birthday on Monday February 12 will be a legal holiday for Beckley's three banks and Raleigh County Courthouse employees. Only Board of Education offices will remain open.

Lincoln Beckley Raleigh Board of Education

Stoco Honor Society Initiates New Members at Friday Program

Stoco High School National Honor Society will initiate 16 new members, five seniors and eleven juniors, Friday at 12 45 p m. The program includes an one act play AN UNPREPARED TEST, student speakers on Leadership and Service, a poem recital, and a reception in the band room afterward.

Lacy Miller Mike Meadows Harold Meadows Joyce Lilly Charles Wallen Norma Payne Stoco Honor Society Stoco High School Janet Farley Sharlene Thompson Flora Mitchem Sharlene Flora Jimmy Jennings National Honor Society

Doctor Seeks Surgical Aid for Parkinsonism Patients

A medical article notes rising Parkinsonism cases and outlines iatrogenic risks from drugs while highlighting pioneering surgical methods by Gillingham and Cooper. It cites 85 percent and 88 percent tremor and rigidity reduction in large patient series and invites readers to seek further information from physicians or the National Institute at Bethesda.

Biblcal Times Parkinson Gillingham Eldenburgh Irving Cooper New York Cooper National Institute At Bethesda 14 Maryland

Juror No 12 in Beckley Twelve Angry Men

Juror No 12, an advertising executive, appears brash yet learns court procedure during Beckley Curtain Callers production of Twelve Angry Men to be shown Feb 14 17. McCulloch, a Beckley native, plays Juror No 12 and is married with two children at 536 Woodleaf Ave.

No. 12 Beckley

VA Volunteer Service hears talk on WHAT WHO and How

Dike Pisegna, management analyst for Beckley VA Hospital, spoke on communications at a Veterans Administration Volunteer Service committee meeting. Paul Thompson of the Veterans of Foreign Wars offered ideas for next year’s Christmas program. The next meeting is set for April 2 to plan the Awards Ceremony.

Dike Pisegna Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital Veterans Administration Volunteer Service Committee Paul Thompson Veterans of Foreign Wars

Wisconsin student hiked 80 miles for five dollar prize

Richard R. Horn, a University of Wisconsin student, hiked 80 miles from Madison to Milwaukee over the weekend to win a five dollar prize. He called the stunt a stupid idea.

Milwaukee, Wis UPI Richard R. Horn University of Wisconsin Madison Wis Milwaua

Deeds On File Record Of Real Estate Transfers

Real estate transfers recorded in the county clerk’s office include Caroline Bunger Ralph Bunger and others to Anna Stunek for property in Beckley Town District for consideration Roy A Jones and Nannie B Jones to Harold T Jones and Wanda Lee Jones for property in Town District for 7050 Arnold Barker and Marcella Barker to Kay Barker Estep for property in Packsville Marsh Fork District for consideration Elmer H Walker and Betty Walker to Vernila J Walker for property on Ameagle Clear Fork District for consideration

Caroline Bunger Ralph Bunger Anna Stunek Beckley Roy A. Jones Nannie B. Jones Harold T. Jones Wanda Lee Jones Arnold Barker Marcella Barker Kay Barker Estep Packsville Marsh Fork Elmer H. Walker Betty ©. Walker Vernila J. Walker Ameagle Clear Fork District

Plan To Reunite Families After Attack

Washington post outlines a plan to reunite evacuated and displaced persons with families after an enemy attack. It uses two forms safety notification cards for evacuees location and a second card for new mailing addresses enabling mail forwarding and preventing contaminated mail. Central postal directors would coordinate post-attack mail readdressing and reunifications if other systems fail.

Washington API J. Edward Day Day Postal Service

Fine Arts Music Camp Set At University

West Virginia University schedules its second annual Fine Arts Music Camp from July 29 to August 19. Donald C. Portnoy, camp director, notes eligibility for high school students in grades 9 through 12 involved in a music organization. The program includes band orchestra and chorus plus small ensembles and music theory classes. Over 100 students expected. housing in dorms, meals in dining halls, access to university facilities. Lawrence J. Intravasa leads the band department. Joseph Golz heads the choral program. Portnoy oversees orchestra. Camp cost covers room, board, tuition, coaching and recreation for three weeks at $100. Information and applications from Portnoy at the University.

West Virginia University Donald C. Portnoy Portnoy Lawrence J. Intravasa WVU Joseph Golz

Clear Fork PTA Plans March Program

The Clear Creek Elementary School Parent Teacher Association will present a play in March. A committee was appointed to plan the presentation. Membership cards were distributed and ten new members joined, bringing total membership to about 30.

Clear Creek Elementary School Parent Teacher Association

Food To Be Distributed At Coal City Church

Commodities will be distributed at Coal City Free Will Baptist Church on Wednesday and Thursday February 7 and 8 from 9 a m to 4 p m Those receiving commodities are asked to bring their own containers.

Coal City Free Will Baptist Church

John T Morgan Listed Satisfactory After Surgery

John T Morgan of Raleigh Heights is in satisfactory condition at Rales General Hospital after undergoing surgery Monday.

John T. Morgan Raleigh Heights Rales General Hospital

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