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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1966
Page
3
Mrs John Williams of Crab Orchard will chair the Stoco Scholarship Sing set for March 5 from 730 to 11 pm in the Stoco School auditorium with her as narrator The event benefits the Stoco Scholarship Foundation A memory under way ends February 28 and about 1000 membership cards are on sale
Five Raleigh County couples applied for marriage licenses at the County Clerk's office this week. The list includes Ronald Michael Baker and Norma Jane Lynch both of Glen Morgan. Kenneth Alas Boyd of Oakton and Ilene Faye Willis of MacArthur. Donnie Rayene Brad ley of Bradley and Virginia Gayle Claytor of Altavista. and Walter and Alzade Family of Sophia with Jim Taylor and daughter Ja t involved in the event. additional singing groups such as the Coal City Choir and East Gulf Quartet are mentioned among attendees.
A historical note highlights a century in which a Bible printed contained about 2,000 errors in the New Testament alone. The detail underscores the era's publishing challenges and the accuracy issues of early print runs.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation announced record circulation revenues and advertising for 1965 at its stockholders meeting. Net income exceeded the previous year, showing a profit margin just over 5 percent with total income topping 1.34 million dollars. Officers and directors listed include Hodel family members and Ella W. Johnston.
By George Hodel, national organizer, explains the Right To Work Committee aims to curb compulsory unionism and combat union power in several states including West Virginia. The group plans a long term educational drive, highlighting the Taft Hartley Act and threats of firing for nonpayment of dues. Hodel, WV chapter chairman, is Beckley born and a World War II veteran. Remember that income tax laws have teeth when Uncle Sam puts the on you.
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