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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1968
Page
3
Bruce Biossart reports on broadened disability provisions under Social Security and Medicare. The changes ease qualification for benefits, extend widow benefits to younger ages, and allow earlier access during certain periods. The Raleigh Register summarizes the new regulations and offers copies for 1 dollar.
An ad-style notice touts Pasteeth as a denture powder to prevent teeth from slipping on loose plates. It claims to increase security and comfort, reduce denture breath, and suggests using it with regular dentist visits and purchases at drug counters.
Weekend guests at the McGhaws include Mr and Mrs Jack Siventare and family. They were joined by Mrs Auman and Mrs Denver Sizemore of Camp Springs Maryland and Avondale Sizemore and son Cathlen Mogers and Billy Sizemore Ayitsville Virginia. The Denver family also visited her parents Mr William J Drown. Sizemore is stationed at Andrews Air Force Base and Mrs Sizemore is a teleprocessor in Hyatlavilly.
Five rural water projects in West Virginia receive 1,248,200 in grants and loans from the Parmners Tome Administration State PIA Director. Funds supported 50 miles of water lines for Unio Williams Public Service District in Wood County and other districts in Randolph, McDowell, Payette, and Mayimt counties.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Mullens postpones its meeting to Friday at 7 30 pm. The program will be in view and an executive meeting precedes the annual membership gathering.
The West Virginia Civil Service invites applications for examinations for 16 professional and technical positions across several agencies including the Department of Employment Security and Welfare. Requirements vary from eighth grade to master’s degrees with written tests and job-specific experience. openings cover administrative, supervisory, as well as public health and defense mobilization roles, with locations at the state civil service and local offices.
A ladies shower honored Mrs. Jack Casteel at a Pineville home with gifts and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. O. Castel and numerous residents from Glen Fork and nearby communities, while guests heard remarks and enjoyed a brief program.
Oak Hill residents, including Lord Cows of Oak Hill, postmaster, and Lions Club president, face illnesses at home and in Beckley Regional Hospital. Students and staff at Oak Hill Elementary and Collins High School report flu and other health issues. several teachers are on leave or replaced.
In Pineville, Pineville County Circuit Court granted three divorces. Deloris Y and Roe Kandy Norge Bastog, Pauline Vaught and Roy Vaught with custody of three children, and Teddy Curts and Aint ML Cambs were divorced. An unrelated hospital judgment of 1200 with interest and costs was awarded, and a separate 3215.08 judgment with 6 percent interest and costs against Ball RL and Peggy Kerney was added to the total.
An AK gathering of Lions clubs lists members and attendees including Gene Carter Charles England and Teel News. The text names tax collection topics and several local figures such as Tam Bell Nelseys Burgess Wil Finek and Johnsin Chivence Beud along with Oak WAL associates.
Prather Jr. Charles II and Mrs. Charles II Prather left this weekend for a year’s tour of duty in Vietnam. Prather, graduate of Colli Tugh School Oak Mill, completed nine weeks of advanced infantry training at Mart Polk Louisiana before his present assignment.
A promotional piece touts the Fairmont Cottage Cheese Diet promising up to 5 pounds lost in 3 days. It highlights fat-free milk proteins, free access with Fairmont Cottage Cheese cartons, and urges continued weight control through sound nutrition.
Tucker County hosts the Alpine Festival from February 1 to 4 with a coronation of the Alpine Queen, a dance, and ski competitions. Candidates include area colleges and clubs from Davis, Western Maryland, and nearby towns. Events feature a queen’s ball, a dance at Mountaineer High School, ski jumping, and a grease-pole contest with proceeds supporting guests and sponsors. Officials urge inquiries to the State Department of Commerce in Charleston.
A garbled list notes five licenses issued in Pineville Wyoming County. It names numerous individuals with ages from 16 to 21 and multiple family connections, with unclear spellings and places. The piece ends by noting restricted hours and days of operation.
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