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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1962

Page

3

Fallout Shelter Survey Under Way In Four Counties

A survey to assess fallout shelter possibilities in Wyoming Logan McDowell and Mingo counties will be conducted by Michael Baker Jr. Inc. under U S Army engineers. Phase one aims to shelter about 50 million people and identify spaces adequate for peak population with two weeks of habitable shelter.

Pineville ANS J. Russell Beavers Wyoming Civil Defense Department of CD Mobilization U. S. Army Engineers Logan McDowell Mingo Michael Baker Jr., Inc Charleston Beavers

Donor predicts banner year for auto industry in 1962

Frederic G. Donner, General Motors board chairman, forecast a second best year for the auto industry in 1962 with over seven million car sales and more than one million trucks. He cited continued momentum from nine months of recovery and expansion.

Detroit UPI Frederic G. Donner General Motors Board Donner

Oceana Church Women Set Goals For New Year

Oceana First Baptist Church women gather for General Mission Society at 7 30 p m with Mrs Maude Cozort guiding business and a faith themed ladder of goals. New officers are installed and various circle leaders recognized amid gifts and refreshments.

Oceana Church Oceana RNS General Mission Society of the Oceana First Baptist Church Ronald L. Cook Harold Rose Maude Cozort Bert Greene Boo Thomas Rockcastle Association Society Cozort Otis Cook Toneda Mission Society Jess. Cook Wirt Cook Dedi Church of Christ Virginia Claypool Mervin Walker Marguerite Lang Jesse Cook Hallie Rowe

Births During Holiday Listed In Wyoming

MULLENS BNl The following births were recorded at the Wyoming General Hospital Mullens the past week A daughter Teresa Christine six pounds four ounces to Mr and Mrs Charles L Johnson of Resaco at 624 am Dec 25 A son Jeffrey Wayne eight pounds one half ounce to Mr and Mrs Jimmy Darrell Acord of Pineville at 122 pm Dec 26 A son David Kent seven pounds five ounces to Mr and Mrs David Lee Steele of 1010 Johnson Avenue Mullens at 5 am Dec 27 A son James Edward seven pounds 14 ounces to Mr and Mrs Robert Edison Lockabill of 919 Farley Avenue Mullens at 542 am Dec 27

David Lee Steele Johnson Avenue Mullens James Edward Robert Edison Lockabill Farley Avenue

Cockpit jargon may birth the phrase well heeled

The expression well heeled likely stems from cockfighting slang. A game cock with a strong spur on its lower leg is described as well heeled, meaning ready to fight and capable. The term suggests a creature with natural advantage and readiness to engage.

Present For You and Yours Horoscope Brief

Present for you and yours says turn a deaf ear to money borrow requests. You will handle everything with the board for a month. Career plans gain approval. impress the boss with new ideas. Home life improves. ARIES and TAURUS sections note work harmony and financial progress.

Christmas Visits Span Several Regions in Family Groups

Miss Nan cy Wade of Cincinnati spent Christmas with her parents on Highland Avenue. Jimmy Thacker and family return to Chicago after visiting his in laws the Webbs in Mullens. Larry Steele of Washington DC enjoyed the holiday with his parents in Corinne and siblings there. David and Wetzel Esque from Cleveland joined Mullens hosts. Joe Blackwell and family welcomed guests from Washington DC. Wanda Belcher of Washington DC visits her parents in Bud with Gene Belcher from Alexandria VA. Seaman Bob Phillips returns to Charleston SC after time with Marvin and Donald Martins and children in Columbus Ohio.

David Steele Mullens David Steeles Wetzel Gene Belcher Alexandria Seaman Bob Phillips Charleston S. C Marvin Martin Lincoln Street Donald Martin Susie Kathy Columbus Ohio

Manhattan Cocktail Origin Celebrated On Anniversary

United Press International notes that the Manhattan cocktail was created 87 years ago today. The brief mention marks the anniversary of the classic drink without detailing its origin or creator.

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