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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1962
Page
6
Norfolk and Western Railway reports 1961 as its second strongest year, aiding 239 new or expanded operations with over 162 million dollars in investment across 109 communities. 14,000 new jobs expected as chemical, electronics and metals plants lead growth.
Regular 149.95 three piece walnut bedroom set now 99.88 in charcoal and wood tones. Includes bed dresser and nightstand. sale highlights value and savings at local furniture retailer.
Local ad lists various items including lamps and tables with prices such as 3.88 to 49.95. Featured pieces include coffee tables, step tables, a double door glass bookcase, a wrought iron gossip bench, and a 6 piece desk outfit with chair. Some garbled text appears but core items and prices are readable.
An old newspaper ad promises credits toward new purchases. It states up to $70 for a television, up to $100 for an electric range, up to $60 for a gas range, up to $100 for a washer, and up to $60 for a refrigerator, all conditioned on buying new models. The text is repetitive and contains OCR errors but communicates trade-in incentives.
A catalog style listing shows multiple rugs including 24x64 foam back hall runner 3.95 and 9x12 tweed rugs 49.95 with prices such as 38.88 for Axminster rugs and 4x6 scatter rugs at 7.95. Also mentions rug pads and kitchen scatter rugs with assorted prices. The text ends with a fragment "Cash and Carry."
Bradley Free Will Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary met at 7 30 p m Monday in the Auxiliary Hall with Mrs Mae Renfro presiding. Officers chosen for the new year were Mrs Wanda McMillion president Mrs Dorothy Martin vice president Mrs Lillie Pritt secretary treasurer and Mrs Nathan Elliott program leader. A program on Youth Participating in Missions and a panel discussion were conducted with several members participating. The next meeting is set for March 12 with a Witness Unto Lord program by Mrs Nathan Elliott.
Herbert Mills aged 45 of Sundial died Tuesday morning from self inflicted gunshot wounds in his home. State Police report he shot himself in the heart with a 12 gauge shotgun. Mills was a coal miner employed at Armco Steel Corp mine at Montcoal.
Choice selections in every department highlight bargain nylon fabrics. Customers find a wide range of weights and finishes, with discounts on popular widths and colors during this sale event.
A Logan area man named George Vance, convicted in 1961 of statutory rape involving his 10-year-old stepdaughter, was granted a new trial by the State Supreme Court 4-1 ruling. The court found a temporary absence from a jury instruction discussion violated his right to be present during his trial.
Circle No 1 of Mount Hope Methodist Church met at 1 30 pm Monday at Mrs Okey Pattesons home with Miss Belle Perry leading prayer and scripture The group discussed chapter seven of Edge of the Edge and planned to manage flowers for the last two Sundays in February Guest Mrs Nokie Thompson attended The next meeting is March 12 at Mrs Fred Potters home
Glen Fork resident Mrs Amos Diamond Shumate, age 95, the area’s oldest Valentine, recalls a life rooted in a evolving two story log house begun as a few rooms. She married Dan Shumate in 1885 at Pine Grove Baptist Church and raised twelve children, with many still nearby.
Mullens physician Dr. George F. Fordham is named to the Committee on Wood Utilization by Gov. Barron. He runs a certified tree farm on Barkers Creek, has long forestry interest, serves on Wyoming General Hospital staff and heads the county medical society. The committee notes West Virginia could add 15 000 jobs and boost forest product value to 500000 annually, with much timber currently exported.
Mr and Mrs Daniel A Oliver announce the birth of their son Timothy James on February 8 at Oak Hill Hospital weight seven pounds eight and one half ounces. Grandparents Carl Kesler Mount Hope Limwood Oliver Hilltop Pax and Mrs Rosella Sutton Beckley. Mrs Carol Kesler Mount Hope is the mother, Reginald Allen is a older brother.
Saulsville event honors 13th birthday of Ethel Tolliver at home party hosted by Mr and Mrs Muriel Tolliver. About forty teenagers attended, with games and a refreshment course served. Attendees include Sharon Clay Elizabeth Meadows Sue LaVerne Clay Ollie Holhouser Karen Kelly Judith McGraw and many others.
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