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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1966
Page
3
The Gospel Cavaliers a Beckley group will perform for the Fairdale Freewill Baptist Youth Fellowship at Fairdale to raise funds for the church building project now nearing completion. Members include Perry O Neal lead vocalist Jack Wray pianist Rodney McComas tenor and Trail bass and allcy baritone.
Sgt. C. Ross Cottle of Beckley Police seeks retirement with pay filing to Mayor John W. Smith and the Policeman's Pension Fund board. He served 23 years and six months since August 1942 and plans to become a field inspector for the Public Service Commission starting February 1.
A meeting of the Southern Region Restaurant Association will be held Tuesday night at the Glass House restaurant. Dutch treat dinner at 6 30 p.m. Guest speaker Miss Betty Newton home economist for United Fuel Gas Co Beckley will discuss A Garnishing Program using slides. Presiding Henry Della Mea SARA president. Nomination committee will announce a slate of new officers.
Pearls once served as a masculine adornment in historical fashion, with male wearers adopting pearl accessories across eras before the modern shift to feminine styling. This note traces the cultural use of pearls among men and their evolving symbolism.
Beckley Business Corp. posted a 1965 loss amid expenditures of 19,851.91 on assets over 210,000 and income of 17,438.22. The report cites a $3,500 note payoff, a $20,000 loss from an “extraordinary salesman,” and the need to raise working capital by selling more stock. President Gates notes prospects but few closures and urges community involvement to attract tenants and new ventures.
Labor Commissioner Lawrence Barker reports Beckley's retail food cost rose less than 0.4 percent from December to January and 3.3 percent from January last year. The Market Basket cost for 1965 months is listed, with 1966 January at 24.46. Of 40 items compared, 16 were more expensive, 15 cheaper, and 9 unchanged since December.
Peregoy will assume full time federal duties and direct the county Title I program, earning 875 dollars per month. The county's remedial instruction and corrective health project was approved for 946,363.38 by the State Department of Education. Superintendent Trail said vacancies exist and the county is accepting applications for all positions except Peregoy's.
A description depicts the Fertile Circle as a half circle of land extending from the Mediterranean in the west to the Gulf of Persia in the east. The concept frames a vast agricultural belt believed to cradle fertile soils across ancient geography.
Prosperity Church plans a 2:30 p.m. Sunday dedication for the Fundamental Baptist Church of Prosperity. Organized August 10, 1952, the church met in a basement until last August when a new auditorium above was added. The\roof line ceiling features three exposed beams and colonial-design columns flanking the rostrum. Pews were donated by members and friends, with a memorial.
Judge Harry L. McCreery announced Raleigh County Criminal Court jurors to report Monday will not be needed until Tuesday. He said all 22 cases docketed for Monday can be disposed of without jury service.
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