County PTA Plans Conference At Central School
Central Elementary School hosts a 7:30 p.m. PTA meeting with a classroom visit before the business portion. Principal Charles W. Akers outlines a projected experimental conference schedule tied to report cards. Dr. William C. Menninger cautions on rising mental illness tied to home life and societal tensions at a Charleston dinner.
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Central Elementary School
PTA
Charles Harris
Charles W. Akers
Akers
Central
Virginia Association For Mental Health
Raleigh County Association For Mental Health
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Menninger
Dr. Menninger
Zeller
TB Remains Major Health Problem in West Virginia
West Virginia State Health Director N H Dyer says tuberculosis stays a major public health issue despite drug and x ray use. He cites 37 new cases in the first two weeks of the year, 714 cases in 1961, and 9 percent deaths. Active cases total 4 302 with 15 177 inactive cases. he also notes 39 infectious hepatitis cases last week amid epidemic levels.
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Charleston
Dyer
Dozer Destroys Illegal Pinball Machines in San Jose
In San Jose police used a public works bulldozer to crush 13 unlawfully used pinball machines slated for gambling. The action followed weariness with axes and sledge hammers as authorities remove illegal gambling devices from city dumps.
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San Jose
Calif
UPI
Public Works Department
Former President Urges Chamber Support and Unity
Former president urges all Raleigh County and beyond to back the Beckley Raleigh County Chamber with financial and moral support. He emphasizes teamwork under the president and board to achieve the Chamber’s goals, noting real benefits come from active participation, not just dues.
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Chamber
Beckley-Raleigh County
Seek Work At Beckley Office
Seven persons filed applications for work at the Beckley office of Employment Security Friday. They were one farm hand one motor man one mine foreman one laborer one porter one nurse aid and one machine presser.
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Beckley
Two Hurt In Falls At Beckley Hospital
Two area residents were treated at Beckley Hospital Sunday for injuries from falls. Roger Hill, 13, son of Mr and Mrs James Hill of Glen Rogers, injured his right arm. Isa Bass of Sprague sustained an injury to her right shoulder.
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Beckley Hospital
Roger Hill
James Hill
Glen Rogers
Isa Bass
Sprague
Advanced 4-H Clothing School Dates Set in WV
West Virginia University Extension Service lists March dates for 4-H clothing school. Beckley area on March 15 will serve Raleigh, Wyoming, McDowell, Summers, Fayette, Mercer and Logan counties for volunteer leaders and extension agents. A March 17 session in Lewisburg covers Greenbrier, Monroe and Pocahontas counties. Pocahontas joins a March 24 Elkins session in Randolph County.
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Ruth K. Jones
West Virginia University Cooperative Extension Service
Beckley
Raleigh
Wyoming
McDowell
Summers
Fayette
Merce
Logan
Lewisburg
Greenbrier
Monroe
Pocahontas
Elkins
Randolph County
Mar
Mabscott Lions Plan Ladies Night Meeting
Mabscott Lions Club sets Ladies Night for February 20 at Mabscott Methodist Church. Plans call for renewing old friendships with former members invited. The club changes meeting dates to the first and third Tuesdays from the previous Thursdays.
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Mabscott Lions
Mabscott Lions Club
Mabscott Methodist Church
What Hitler Wrote in His Secret Book
Family Weekly reveals a 1928 Hitler manuscript published in English uncovering whether he foresaw war with the United States. The issue also covers June Allyson and Dick Powell’s split and marriage-saving efforts, along with family features on dogs, baby names, recipes, jokes, and games.
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Hitler
United States
U.S
Family Weekly
Food Stamp Plan To Be Expanded
President Kennedy said the experimental food stamp plan has shown encouraging results and will be expanded to reach more needy persons. The budget proposes 150 percent more funding next year for the pilot program, with continued operation in eight test areas and expansion to additional areas in 1963, though not yet a permanent welfare program.
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Washington
UPI
Kennedy
Congress
15 Millionth Traveler Due On Turnpike Soon
West Virginia Turnpike General Manager W E Stahl says the 15 millionth traveler will pass a toll gate this spring. Truck traffic has risen steadily with 8 000 unit weeks appearing more often and income rising from 4.1 million in 1961 to an estimated 4.2 million, though expenses are also set to grow.
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West Virginia Turnpike
W. E. Stahl
Stahl
Gypsy moths invade New England forests and orchards
The gypsy moth was introduced to the United States from Europe for experiments in 1869. It escaped confinement, multiplied slowly, and grew into a woodland and orchard pest across New England.
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United States
Europe
New Engand
Raleigh Baptists Set Mid-Year Conference
The Raleigh Baptist Association will hold its mid year conference at Crab Orchard Baptist Church starting 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Topics include the Assembly Grounds on Pluto Road, with Rev. Earl P. Cochran moderator. Morning speakers are Rev. H. G. Shrewsberry Jr. and Rev. Tom Eldreth. Dr. William J. Farmer will speak in the afternoon, with Rev. Henry Prewitt addressing. Evening devotional led by Rev. Charles Browning at 7 p.m. Mrs. L. M. Hopkins and Rev. Waldo Jackson will participate in mission work and closing remarks.
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Raleigh Baptist Association
Crab Orchard
Pluto Road
Earl P. Cochran
H. G. Shrewsberry Jr
Tom Eldreth
William J. Farmer
West Virginia Baptist Association
Henry Prewitt
Charles Browning
L. M. Hopkins
Beckley
Raleigh Baptist Missionary Society
Waldo Jackson
Minister Selected As House Chaplain
The Rev T M Waldron pastor of the First Assembly of God Church on Valley Drive will serve as chaplain for the West Virginia House of Delegates Thursday through Saturday. He previously held the role in 1961 after recommendation by Delegate W W Jackie Withrow and consultation with Raleigh County delegates. Speaker Julius Singleton issued the invitation and the chaplain opens each day with prayer.
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T. M. Waldron
First Assembly of God Church
Valley Drive
West Virginia
House of Delegates
Beckley
W. W
Jackie’’ Withrow
Raleigh County
Julius Singleton
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