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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1959
Page
3
An error examination item linked to an exhibition case in Raleigh highlights extensive explanations about expenses and a federal inquiry into a scam involving expensive goods. The report notes an expired warranty, a failing exhibit, and questions surrounding executive conduct and frayed relations within associations.
Raleigh County plans observance for Boy Scout Week 1959 marking the fourth anniversary of the BSA. Feb 7–12 events in Beckley and nationwide honor the organization which since 1910 has touched over 29.5 million Americans. theme Onward for God and My Country highlights a Scout is friendly. Dr. Arthur A. Schucke urges youth training through service and self reliance as plans proceed for Raleigh County observance.
Major Mary McVicker commander of the Beckley Salvation Army Citadel and Lt. Lucille Randall will return to Beckley Sunday from Washington D C where they attended a meeting of Salvation Army officers.
In Lagrange Indiana Raymond Troyer teased his musical talent after a classified ad misread trombone as box of plugs. The humorous mix up appeared in the Lagrange Standard prompting chuckles from readers.
The oldest known coins of a copper nickel alloy were minted around 170 B C in a Indian kingdom. The discovery highlights early metallurgical innovations and monetary practices in ancient India.
Ten men enlisted at the Beckley Army Recruiting Main Station Tuesday and departed for Fort Jackson S C for nine weeks of basic training. Names include James Newton Stump Fitzpatrick David B Lalone South Charleston Robert McKinley Shepard Tazewell Va James B Seagraves Miami Vernon L Wood Egeria Ernest C Tolley Vicars Jer D Claywell Summersville Jackie D Akers Long Branch Ronnie L Bowers Maben John ny L Canada Maben.
Casting begins today for seven male and three female roles in My Three Angels at Curtain Call ers group. Tryouts start at 8 p.m. in the workshop at Whitestick and Temple Streets, announced publicity chairman Mrs. Sherr J. Winter.
A Monday evening New Testament course will be offered this semester at 7 p.m. in the First Methodist Church by Rev J B Dryfield. The class, a continuation of Beckley College work, covers the life and letters of Saint Paul. Textbooks at cost, no course fee. Sunday school teachers invited. Leadership Training credit via International Council of Churches. Course equals a three-hour college class and college credit available.
A father and two children fell ill with a pneumonia like disease. the children recovered, the father died. Postmortem showed pulmonary histoplasmosis, a soil borne fungus not contagious like TB. Source traced to chicken manure used on a flower bed. cleaning tips include dampening the area to reduce inhaling spores. The piece promotes tuberculosis and health awareness by the Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association.
Ray Lee West and John Scott Day of Princewick were ordered jailed in Raleigh County awaiting grand jury action on breaking and entering charges. They waived preliminary hearing after arraignment before Magistrate Cotton White and face state charges for entering Coal City Cafe and stealing beer and $74.80 from a juke box and pinball machine. Robert Crosby Jr. of Beckley was jailed on a breach of peace warrant, remanded on a $500 bond after Beckley police held him Wednesday night.
Beckley League of Women Voters maps a big turnout for League Day at the State Legislature on Feb. 3. The board meets at Mrs. Arlena Miller’s home to plan outreach, with a workshop on voting procedure to include jury service. Committees report for the March annual meeting.
A settlement was reached out of court on Thursday in the Raleigh County Circuit Court. Judge Norman Knapp ordered the case removed from the docket. Plaintiff Jerry Goodwin sued Kentucky Central Life and Accident Insurance Company.
The Bald Knob Ski Slopes use snow machines after a temperature drop to prepare for weekend skiers. The 500-foot practice slope should be lit and open Friday night, with parts of the 1,400-foot Devil's Elbow slope expected by Saturday. About 30 ski trains are planned from Cincinnati, Richmond, Norfolk, and Charlotte, bringing visitors to Beckley.
The Beckley WV Department of Employment reports 34 people placed in jobs in December 1958 versus 20 in December 1957. Manager Sarah K Elder notes 361 new unemployment benefit applications that month.
Beckley Chamber of Commerce directors approved the State Road Commission road program and said they would urge state lawmakers to back it. The group will launch its annual membership drive, aiming to grow from 208 members across 100 firms to 500 firms. five guests attended the meeting, including Thomas Gray and Harry Lewin.
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