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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1960
Page
6
On Monday Mike Minter of 239 Hull Street tried skiing for the first time at Bald Knob. He quickly adapted, being among the first to appear at the Bald Knob venue during Kids Day activities.
Tom Minter conducts a Monday class with 20 Crescent Elementary students led by Van Lucas 110 Skyline Drive and tutored by his brother Chuck Lucas. Attendees include Ann Akers and Carol Ann Christian among others at 224 Glenn Ave and 222 Vine St as Kids Day proceeds after the school delay.
Raleigh County March of Dimes chairman Bill Wilbur reports the booth closed on Friday and the foundation has not heard from many mailers or special gifts. He says the outstanding money is needed as the fund is behind anticipated amounts and urges donations by mailing to Beckley West Virginia.
The Belmont Homemakers Club formed at Mrs. Etta Pennix home with Mrs. Gustine Elliott present to explain aims. Officers include Frances Nance president and Myria Pannell vice president with a sewing project planned for the first month and monthly meetings on the first Thursday. A workshop is set for February 24–25 at Mrs. Mattie Coleman’s home with Mrs. Elliott guiding pattern use.
An aluminum free dental aid touts FASTEETH as an improved powder that sprinkles onto upper and lower plates to hold them firmer. It is alkaline, non acid, and claims to avoid gagging taste while reducing plate odor. Available at drug counters everywhere.
Clyde McCoy was elected vice president and general manager at the May Office Service board meeting, succeeding Gene Hall. He will also serve as treasurer as the 25 year-old firm, led by president Mrs. Ellen G. Fader, continues its 10-county sales reach in southern West Virginia.
Raleigh County Circuit Judge Norman Knapp denied Roark's request for bond after an hour long habeas corpus hearing. Prosecutor Anthony Sparacino argued Roark aided and concealed the Homer Richmond murder with Goldie Lambert and Roy Richmond, while Roark’s counsel Joe Luchini contended Roark faces a noncapital charge and should be released. The judge dismissed the writ and remanded Roark to jail.
Miss Oretha Carter of Peterstown suffered third degree burns from her waist to her shoulders when her bathrobe ignited from an electric cooking stove about 11:30 a m Monday at 401 Beaver Ave Beckley College. Her roommate Miss Doris Schoolcraft said Carter leaned against the stove as her clothing blazed. She remains in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital undergoing treatment.
West Virginia Native Sons Inc wins state charter as five directors including Beckley mayor Cecil L. Miller and educator Jerome R. Van Meter are pictured. The group awards Mountaineer Colonel certificates to notable residents for meritorious civic, industrial, charitable and educational service statewide.
James A. Cochran announces a combined meeting of Beckley Chapter 18 Disabled American Veterans and its Auxiliary in Room 10 at Raleigh County Memorial Building at 7 p.m. Thursday. A special Auxiliary program features a guest speaker and a movie on Americanism titled Our American Heritage shown by the Army Recruiting Service. Public invited. refreshments to be served.
Albert M. Hart, 33, of 1148 S Fayette St, said his brakes failed at a red light causing a collision with a 1958 truck driven by George R. Hubbard, 56, at the G Street intersection on South Fayette Street about 9 25 a m. No injuries or charges reported. Raleigh Hardware Co. owned the truck.
Thomas Deveny executive director of West Virginia Tuberculosis and Health Association will be guest speaker at the Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association quarterly meeting at 7 30 p m today in the Memorial Building The program includes a quarterly report by Mrs C Co Lewis county executive director a report on the Seal Sale Campaign by Miss Topsy O Dell and the appointment of a committee to plan the annual meeting in April
At least five local music educators plan to attend the West Virginia Music Educators Association conference in Morgantown, running Wednesday through Saturday. Participants include Glenn Sallack, Mrs. Oscar O Williams, Mrs. Duke Williams, Mrs. Cary McClure, and Miss Twila McVey with consultants Dr. John Raymond and James Dunlop contributing clinics and workshops. The three day program features a choral clinic, music education workshop, and performances by university ensembles plus a Friday band clinic and related meetings.
A. S. Bair newly elected president of the Raleigh County Horsemen's Association will present a film on recent horse shows at a 7 30 p m meeting in Richmond's social room. Plans for a membership drive to begin soon will be discussed and all members urged to attend.
A Raleigh County Republicans caravan forms Wednesday for the Lincoln Day Dinner at the Civic Center Charleston. Former Governor Roosevelt McKeldin will be honored as host for an event expected to draw 2 500 to 3 000 loyal GOP members. Pickup starts Woodrow Wilson High School at 430 pm with transport arranged by Turman L Sayre.
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