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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1962

Page

12

Mending Hopalong Cavities U S Ahead Of Russia

U S dentist Dr John R Abel reports after a four week tour in Russia that American dentistry is about 50 years ahead. Russian drills are older or less advanced and patient comfort is neglected. Local anesthetics are rarely used and permanent fillings are often cement or missing, with teeth drilled plugged and capped in stainless steel before extraction.

New York Nea American Dental Assh John R. Abel

How U S dental trends outpace Russia in oral care

A columnist contrasts American dental progress with Russia, noting the United States leads in drills and gadgets, toothbrush tech, and public hygiene spending. It cites 300 million dollars spent on dentifrices and toothbrushes, plus advances like a remote-control chair and a charged toothbrush, while Russia lags due to older dental education and manpower.

U. S New York Russia Abel

Local News Helpers Seek Fayette Raleigh and Wyoming Input

Residents in Fayette Raleigh and Wyoming counties are invited to submit news for publication via regional correspondents. Contact nearest reporter to share events and tips for quick dispatch to the Raleigh Register.

Fayette Raleigh Wyoming Raleigh Register Fairdale Glen Daniel C. W. Walker Jr Glen Daniel YE Fayetteville Helen Morris

Welborn Named Tenor Soloist in SAC Glee Club

Airman 3 C Donald N Welborn son of Rex and Mrs Welborn of Oak Hill serves as tenor soloist with the Strategic Air Command Glee Club at Offutt AFB Nebraska. He holds a bachelor’s in music education from Shenandoah Conservatory and studied voice under Andrew Aerne. Welborn's career spans opera Broadway and church choirs with a repertoire of classical religious and secular works. The SAC Glee Club formed in 1960 within SAC Band has earned wide acclaim through performances nationwide.

Donald N. Welborn Rex Welborn Oak Hill Strategic Air Command Glee Club Offutt Afb Welborn Richmond McCluer Lara Hoggard Howard Mitchel National Symphony Orchestra SAC Glee Club SAC Glee Club

National Foundation Rep Speaks at Mullens PTA Meeting

John C. Stepp, West Virginia and Virginia representative from the National Foundation, spoke at the Mullens High School auditorium about birth defects. He urged support for the Mothers' March on Jan 30, with Mrs. Elbert Humphrey as chair. Sheriff Lelan Phillips attended as county chairman. reports were given by Mrs. Roncella and Mrs. Humphrey. PTA voted to buy a stage curtain for Ben Dunman Junior High. next meeting set for Feb 13 guided by the Woman's Civic Club with a panel on World Affairs by Mrs. Dora Lewis.

National Foundation Mullens Elbert Humphrey Lelan Phillips W. R. Nelson First Baptist Church Frank Roncella H. L. Akers Ben Dunman Junior High School Paul Ritchie Dora Lewis

Ten New Mines Open in Raleigh and Nearby Counties

The Beckley office of the Department of Mines reports ten new mines opening in Raleigh Nicholas and Wyoming counties. Approximately 100 miners will be employed across Raleigh Massie Coal Co Shady Spring with 4 workers Nicholas Imperial Smokeless Quinwood six mines about 9 workers James Coal Co two mines and Wyoming H W Coal Co four workers.

Raleigh, Nicholas Wyoming Counties Beckley Department of Mines Raleigh Massie Coal Co Shady Spring Nicholas Imperial Smokeless Quinwood James Coal Co Wyoming H. W. Coal Co

Special Gospel Sing at Jones Avenue Church of God

A gospel sing is set for 8 p m Saturday at Jones Avenue Church of God Oak Hill to benefit the Mount Nebo Project Don Alexander Fayette County Singing Convention secretary treasurer said Featured groups include the Mastertones Trio Dunbar Foley trio Matoaka Inspirational Quartet Summersville Christian Four East Rainelle Lingtime Quartet Oak Hill and others The public is invited to attend

Jones Avenue Church of God Oak Hill Mount Nebo Don Alexander Fayette County Mastertones Dunbar Foley Matoaka Inspirational Quartet Summersville Christian Four East Rainelle Lingtime Quartet

Army Enlists Three Men at Beckley Station

Army signs three men at the Main Recruiting Station Beckley on Monday. Ralph A. Flanagan of Lewisburg to administration William H. Ridgeway of Lewisburg to automotive maintenance and Edward F. Brown of Ovapa to Fort Jackson South Carolina reception station.

Army Beckley Ralph A. Flanagan Vernon A. Flanagan Lewisburg William H. Ridgeway Robert G. Ridgeway Edward FE. Brown John L. Brown Ovapa Fort Jackson S. C

Fifteen Seek Work at Beckley Employment Office

Fifteen persons filed applications for work at the Beckley Office of Employment Security Tuesday. Jobs listed include one bookkeeping machine operator, one bookkeeper, one fountain clerk, one short order cook, one salesman, one pipe fitter, two mine foremen, one taxi driver, one brick layer, one carpenter, one truck driver, two construction laborers and one timber cutter.

Beckley

Lilly Says Foreman Satisfactory After Vehicle Crash

Henry Lilly 74 a State Road Commission foreman remains in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital after injuries from being struck by a car on Prince Street. He has been hospitalized since December 13.

Lilly Henry Lilly State Road Commission Raleigh General Hospital Prince Street

City Police Report Details 1961 Crime and Traffic Totals

Beck ley Police Department logged over 1,500 offenses in 1961 with 1,412 arrests. Drunk cases dominated, while petit larceny led other felonies. stolen car recoveries outpaced bicycles. Traffic tickets totaled 68,716 with 56,384 paid. 21 injuries in 211 accidents. fines and receipts totaled $50,664.21. Cruisers logged 111,551 miles and used 4,426 gallons of gas.

Beckley City Council Rset

Foot Injury Sinks Hall While Working for Platnick Co

Ernest Hall of Daniels suffered a right foot injury while employed by Platnick Brothers Co in Bluefield Virginia on Tuesday. He received treatment at Beckley Hospital.

Ernest Hall Daniels Platnick Brothers Co Bluefield Beckley Hospital

Singing Convention at Sorogue Free Will Church

A singing convention will be held at Sorogue Free Will Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Monday with James Stanley of Crab Orchard in charge, inviting all area residents to attend.

Sorogue Free Will Baptist Church James Stanley Crab Orchard

Rough Going Seen For JK's FHA Elevation

Washington upi a top senate democrat warned of rough terrain on Capitol Hill for President Kennedy s plan to raise the Federal Housing Agency to cabinet rank. Backers uncertain the bill would create a department of urban affairs and housing to oversee slum clearance mortg ages grants for mass transit and other programs.

Washington UPI Senate Capitol Hill Kennedy Federal Housing Agency John L. McClellan Government Operations Committee McClellan House Joseph S.clark D-Pa Department of Urban Affairs and Housing

Young Demos Schedule Session For Jan 18

The Raleigh County Young Democrats will meet at 7 30 p m January 18 in the Raleigh County Courthouse. New membership cards will be available and the youth program will be discussed, says president Eli Egich. All members urged to attend and prospective members invited.

Raleigh County Young Democrats Eli Egich

Lona Whitt Treated After Staircase Fall

Lona Whitt of Shady Spring was treated at Beckley Hospital on Tuesday for an injury to her left leg suffered in a fall down a stairway.

Lona. Whitt Shady Spring Beckley Hospital

Dry Hill Prosperity Country Life Group holds nominating committee

A Tuesday meeting named a nominating committee led by Walter James, John Shumate, and Wilbur Bouwyer to select officers for next year with a report due February 13 and installation planned for March 6. Plans include a pie social and square dance January 27 at 7 30 p.m. Proceeds fund building maintenance.

Dry Hill Prosperity Country Life Program Walter James John Shumate Wilbur Bouwyer

County Court to Review 1962 Assessments at Beckley

The County Court will sit from February 1 1962 at 10 30 A M in Beckley West Virginia to review and equalize assessments for the year 1962. The court will not sit longer than 25 days nor adjourn more than three days. Cr O Smith Jr Clerk of County Court 1 24 Wed 3 PH RR.

Raleigh County West Virginia Court House Beckley Cr. O. Smith, Jr PH & RR

Obituary notices for Sumner Basham Withrow Lawson and Lawson

William Carl Sumner 65 of Maple Meadow dies. funeral Monday at Akers Baptist Church. Erastus Lee Basham 93 dies. funeral Thursday at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel. Leonard L. Withrow 52 dies in Florida. funeral Thursday at Beckley Presbyterian Church. Martha Lawson 83 of Hotchkiss dies. funeral Thursday at Hotchkiss Church of God. Active pallbearers named. flowers by church ladies. Williams Funeral Home. CLASSIFIED DISPLAY

Ross Ross Frances Mabscott Calfee Funeral Home Lester Tenney Sunset Memorial Park Caffee Funeral Home Sumner Sumner William Carl Maple Meadow Akers Baptist Church Webb Cemetery Bill Trail Paul Bond Bill Harris Jack Worley Corbett Holt Tom Largen Glen Shumate Billy Milam Flynn Canaday Buster Bowling Lester Hatcher Will O'Neal Orville Meadows Edward Birch Dwight Collins Sherman Shumate Carl Farr Carl Greer Melton Mort Basham Basham Erastus Lee Temple Street Stacy Fizer Rose and Quesenberry South Kanawha Street Rose and Quesenberry Peace Ernest Barley Earl Cochran Flat Top Row Withrow Leonard L Johnstown Road Tavares Florida South Kanawha Street Beckley Presbyterian Church James W. Witherspoon Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel Lawson Lawson Martha Hotchkiss Hotchkiss Church Bill Maloney James Farley Sydney Johnson Russell Cannaday Joy Cannaday Junior Cannaday Williams Funeral Home

New Flying Club Organizing Here

A meeting to elect officers of a newly organized flying club will be held at 6 p m Thursday in the Town and Country Restaurant. A spokesman said anyone interested may attend. Interested members include Rayben Cook Bob Kosnoski Dr Oliver Peck Buford Crouch and Jack Clemens. The group plans to buy a small airplane.

Beckley Club Rayben Cook Bob Kosnoski Oliver Peck Buford Crouch Jack Clemens

Lester Council Votes on Commodity Center Use

During the regular monthly meeting of the Lester Town Council Mayor Charles E. Cook said all monthly invoices were approved for payment. The council also voted to rent the Lower Church of God of Lester as a commodity center.

Lester Town Council Charles E. Cook Church of God of Lester

Silent Night Lays Our Dear One in the Grave

A solemn verse recalls a final rest as sleep abandons eyes and thoughts dwell on a loved one buried in silence. The quiet grave becomes the measure of grief and memory.

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