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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1962

Page

3

The Human Story Of Astronaut John Glenn

Lt Col John Glenn the Mercury astronaut is recalled through the memories of Julian Creigmiles a Marine comrade and later agronomist at the Georgia Experiment Station in Griffin. The piece presents a personal impression of Glenn as a comrade friend and man from World War II and Korea.

John Glenn Pacific Korea Julian Creigmiles Georgia Experiment Station Griffin Dr. Craigmiles

Remembering John Glenn A neighborly, steady airman

Dr Julian Craigmiles recounts John Glenn from their El Centro days through Korea, praising his steadiness, teamwork, humor, and faith. Glenn resisted reckless risks, chose to stay in aviation after Korea, and showed courage with multiple jet kills, while remaining a humane, approachable leader.

Korea John Glenn

West Germany Case Shows Terror Still A Tool Of Khrushchev

NEA analyst Leon Dennen argues Khrushchev's Russia continues to use terror as a foreign policy tool. He notes Bogdan Stashinsky, a 30 year old Soviet agent, faces trial in Munich for the 1959 murder of Ukrainian exile Stefan Bandera, implicating A N Shelepin and KGB ties.

Leon Dennen New York NEA Khrushchev Stalin the Terrible Bogdan Stashinsky West Germany Munich Stefan Bandera A. N. Shelepin Russia Bread State Security Committee KGB Moscow Bonn Lev Rebet Ivan Serov Serov Shelepin Red Stalin Stashinsky Communist Party Russian Communist Party

Free penicillin program aids 135 in Raleigh County

West Virginia Heart Association and State Health Department report about 1,509 residents statewide on rheumatic fever prophylaxis in January. Penicillin, limited to medically indigent patients on physician request, targets those with prior rheumatic fever or rheumatic heart disease. County totals include Fayette 48, Boone 42, Wyoming 41.

Raleigh County West Virginia Heart Assocation State Health Department Robert M. Simmons State Heart Assn West Virginia Simons Heart Fund Fayette Boone Wyoming

State Officer To Visit Beaver Lions Thursday

Beaver Lions Club will host James Johns of Welch District 29-W Lions Governor as guest speaker for the ladies night dinner meeting at 6 30 p m Thursday. The Beaver Clubhouse announcement also notes the club joined the Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce.

Beaver Lions Club James Johns Welch W. Lions Beaver Beckley- Raleigh County

William Vannoy Discharged From Raleigh General Hospital

William Vannoy of 114 Hill Street was discharged from Raleigh General Hospital on Saturday after completing treatment.

William Vannoy Hill St Raleigh General Hospital

Methodist speaker to address St Mark's Church group

The Men's Brotherhood of St Mark's Methodist Church in Charleston will host Rev J B F Yoak, pastor of the Methodist Temple, as tonight's speaker. The event highlights church outreach and community discussion led by a regional pastor.

The Men's Brotherhood of St. Mark’s Methodist Church Charleston J. B. F. Yoak Methodist Temple

Luigi Briguglio Discharged From Beckley Hospital

Luigi Briguglio of City Avenue was released from Beckley Hospital Saturday after a 10 day treatment period.

Luigi Briguglio City Avenue Beckley Hospital

Now You Know By United Press International

Lake Titicaca on the Peruvian Bolivian border is the highest navigable lake in the world with an altitude of 12 500 feet.

United Press International Lake Titicaca

Dear Kathy column: teen girl seeks guidance on boys

Kathy Peterson answers reader Susan L on why girls 14 discuss boys. She notes it is natural to talk about growing up, but warns against pestering boys and losing good behavior rules. The Raleigh Register invites more letters for the Teenagers column.

Kathy Susan L Susan Kathy Peterson Raleigh Register

Beckley Lions Club Ladies Night Dinner Dance Tonight

James Johns district governor of District 29 N Lions International will be the special guest at Beckley Lions Club Ladies Night at the Elks Club. Dinner starts at 7 p m and dancing from 9 p m to 1 a m with Don Boyd providing the music. Guests are welcome.

James Johns Welch Lions International Beckley Lions Club Elks Club Don Boyd

Three Maxwell Hill Teachers Earn Masters Degrees

Three Maxwell Hill Elementary School faculty members earned master degrees after completing Marshall University studies in the past term. Ira Richmond of Prosperity and Lloyd Williams of Shady Spring earned master’s in administration and supervision, while Mrs. Wayne Pettry completed education and social studies at Marshall after undergrad at the same university. Pettry is in her second year as a primary teacher at Maxwell Hill.

Maxwell Hill Marshall University Ira Richmond Prosperity Lloyd Williams Shady Spring Wayne Pettry Maxwell Hill School Richmond Concord College Williams Pettry

Air Underground Discussed At Meeting On Use Of Air

The New River and Winding Gulf Mechanics and Electricians Institute met Thursday night to discuss air use in underground places. Marlin Kellerman of Bluefield Supply Co presented in three parts including a color film of a Comadian tunnel and guidance on efficient air use. Eugene Eager presided. Earl Waters was absent. Diseases of the heart and blood vessels cost the economy over $1 billion yearly, with 69 million lost man-days of production. The Heart Fund is urged for support.

New River and Winding Gulf Eugene Eager Institute Earl Waters The Heart Association Heart Fund

Science Shrinks Piles New Way Without Surgery

New healing substance Bio-Dyne used in Preparation H suppositories or ointment reportedly shrinks hemorrhoids, stops itching, and relieves pain without surgery. Case after case shows reduction and patients saying piles are no longer a problem with a money back guarantee.

New York, N. Y

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Astronaut John Glenn Julian Craigmiles Bill Knight Enterprise Assn el Centro Marine Training Center California Pacific Theater Henry M., Knought C. W. Buntin Empire State Building C. H. Jarvis Salem Ore L. A. Dailey Houston Tex C. P. Browne R. H. Rainforth Doniphan, Neb W. R. Hopper Portland, Ore Buntin Lewistown Mont Craigmiles Anna Glenn Astronaut Henry Knaught Vincennes Ind John Griffith Amboy Iil Order of the Red Banner America Old Crow Kentucky LD Crow Distillery CO Frankfort el Centro Vannoy York By Kathy Peterson Buick Beckley Buick, Inc First Avenue
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