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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1961
Page
8
A wintertime event titled Sweetheart Ball spotlights community activities with organizers E. Daniel and Mrs A. The program features dances, games, and social gatherings aimed at residents enjoying seasonal traditions.
Raleigh County Republicans observe Lincoln birthday with the annual Lincoln Day Dinner at Beckley Elks Club. Young Republican Club leaders announce committees for Tickets and Decorations with many local volunteers named. A national speaker is expected at the event.
Boy Scout Troop 128 of Glen White presented a program during morning services at Glen White Community Church themed Describing a Scout and Points of the Scout Oath. Frankie Miller led with the scout oath and candle lighting, each member reciting a scout law. Joe Overday and Ed Sharver closed by thanking the community for its support.
The Rev Harry M Don Francis of 211 Granville Ave was discharged from Raleigh General Hospital today after a brief stay for examination and treatment following admission on Sunday.
Sharon Brash of Senior Troop 75 and Karen Snuffer of Intermediate Troop 50 practice on Mrs J E Williams Jr and her daughter Dianne. The annual sale funds Girl Scout camping gear, director salary, and other camp costs. orders run through Saturday with deliveries the week of March 20.
The rector Rev. Joseph A. Richards Jr announced Ash Wednesday services at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church with a Penitential Office and Holy Communion at 6:45 a.m. and 12:10 p.m., Evening Prayer at 7 p.m. A Youth Group program Turn Unto The Lord directed by C. L. Schulte will follow. Daily Evening Prayer schedule lists times on Sunday 6:15 p.m. and weekdays 5:15 p.m. with Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. lectures to follow.
Raleigh County heart fund drive nears halfway mark with a $10,000 goal. Local chairman Mrs George Lowery reports $1,577 raised to date and $29 collected over the weekend.
The Raleigh County Board of Education reports a gross January payroll of 421,513.04 dollars. Net payroll after deductions for Social Security, withholding taxes, retirement, insurance, and loans totals 314,026.99 dollars.
Grant Stockdale a Miami real estate man named by President Kennedy as U S Ambassador to Ireland spent about six weeks in Beckley during the 1960 primary campaign. He arrived around April 1 and joined Ben Smith of Massachusetts in vigorous campaigning for Kennedy. Smith later joined Kennedy’s Senate staff after the election. Stockdale, previously administrative assistant to U S Senator George A Smathers, attended Miami University and remained devoted to Kennedy. Both worked for weeks before the May 10 primary and at the polls on election day.
Dr and Mrs R J Howard of South Fayette Street are in Charlottesville Virginia where he is undergoing observation and treatment at University of Virginia Hospital MR and Mrs W M Beverly of Church Street have left Beckley for Pasadena California where his mother is ill
Six Veterans of Foreign Wars posts in District 10 endorsed a veterans aid bill due before Congress. At a Raleigh County Memorial Building meeting 126 members and auxiliaries heard Beckley officials outline House Bill 1185 to raise disability compensation from 11 to 18 dollars monthly. The Beckley post earned district banner for 75 percent participation. others claimed 100 percent participation. Ladies Auxiliary reported a brief session with three of 15 auxiliaries present.
Boy Scout Troop 197 sponsored by Calloway Heights Baptist Church will hold a Court of Honor at 7 tonight in the church. Scouts will receive awards for merit and advancement. Scoutmaster J P Hughes invites parents adult scouters and other troops. Firearms safety literature will be handed out and Assistant Scoutmaster J M Harvey will speak on firearms. He is the troop rifle instructor. A safety film will be shown courtesy of Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co per Raleigh District safety chairman Lewis C Jones.
The Variety show planned for February 14 by Morton-Reaves Elementary School PTA has been postponed to a later date.
The Raleigh Baptist Association Youth Fellowship Rally is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday at Crab Orchard Baptist Church. Donna Gray, church secretary for BYF, confirms the event details.
Dr. Harold Thomas Hyman answers a 23 year old woman on nail biting and fretting. He says anxiety drives the habit and urges gradual desensitization to cold and stress with practical steps. He explains cold sensitivity often stems from overcoddling and proposes temperate rooms and simple exposure.
Douglas N. Marshall of Grant Street was convicted of drunken driving in the January term of Raleigh County Criminal Court. He received 60 days in jail, a $50 fine plus costs, and a six month license revocation. Judge Harry L. McCreery denied a motion to set aside the verdict and granted a 30-day postponement on a 60-day stay, allowing him to remain free on bond.
A four year Baptist liberal arts college program from Alderson Broaddus was presented to Shady Spring High School students and area adults at a First Baptist Church luncheon. Elmer Bostow outlined campus life and admissions while Dr. Alvin Cook gave the invocation. Guests included Mrs G L Anderson chairing, trustees and local figures, and four Alderson Broaddus students spoke to attendees.
A compact sports feature highlights notable champions from 1961, referencing key figures and momentous performances. The piece frames achievements in a celebratory tone, noting prominent teams and athletes that defined the season and set standards for subsequent events.
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