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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1961

Page

10

Marsh Fork High School Commerce Club Officers Named

Marsh Fork High School lists current Commerce Club officers seated left to right Carolyn Gyo v ai president Nancy Mc Brayer treasurer standing Daisy Peters secretary sponsor Arlene Chambers and vice president Jean Adkins. Other members include Kathleen Simmons Janet Hunter Jo Alice Bradley Susie Large Florence Sparks Scottie Murray Delmar Webb Jamie Craig David Barker Opal Hall Deanna Bailey Patty Petty Virginia McClure and Bill Jarrell.

Commerce Club Marsh Fork High School Carolyn Gyovai Nancy McBrayer Daisy Peters Arlene Chambers Jean Adkins Bulldogs Bark Kathleen Simmons Janet Hunter Alice Bradley Susie Large Florence Sparks Scottie Murray Delmar Webb Jamie Craig David Barker Opal Hall Deanna Bailey Patty Petty Virginia McClure Bill Jarrell

Trio Nominated For Beckley DSA Bosses Night Dinner

The Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce will present the Distinguished Service Award to one of three nominees on February 2 at the Elks Club. Truman L. Sayre A K Minter Jr and John J Flanagan are up for the DSA which honors leadership and service in 1960. The event is chaired by John Ashworth with Minter stepping down.

Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce Truman L. Sayre A. K. Minter Jr John J. Flanagan Jaycees Elks Club DSA Jaycee Beckley Minter John Ashworth Ashworth Sayre Daniels St Sayre & Sayre Shirley Lancaster St Flanagan Maxwell Hill Fayette, Raleigh Summers Counties WVU Extension Service Penn State University WVU Eliza Jane

Substitute Teachers Approved By Board

Raleigh County Board of Education approved substitute teacher appointments for elementary and secondary schools. The list includes Louella Amar Opal Bowman Alena Caldwell Helen Chapman Hattie Christian Willia Dillard Mary Ann Farmer Pauline Farmer Nuala Fourney Margaret Francis Hazel Gaines Helen Gorman Beatrice Grimm Betty Hairston Loveline Manning Goldie Lively Evalene Maples Josephine Midkiff Margaret Minor Reba Moye Ruth Nickell Sue Paris Nina Phillips Phyllis Roberts Juanita Spradley Virginia Stanley Maxine Waldron Ocie Williams Belle Walker. Retirement eligible teachers were named for elementary and secondary schools with limits of 10 days per month. Retirement qualifiers for elementary: Nora Bailey Pearl Burkett McClurre Claytor A H Daniel Charlotte McKinney C S McKinney G W McKinney E T Miller M E English Louise Goldston Marie Green Wayne Henderson Mary Jennings Ethel Martin Madeline Porter Laura Watkins Mary M. Lacey etc. Secondary qualifiers include Goldie Bostick Mamie Givens Ethel Keyser Lida Price Hila Richardson. Other personnel recommendations include resignations Ramona Boswell Virginia Scott Carl Bolen Anne Gillian Bess Cole and Mary Maxwell. Four returning from leaves are Douglas Johnson Janet Rodriguez Ada Butler Ruth Walker. Transfers include Rose Meadows Mary Thurman and Charles Burdiss.

Raleigh County Board of Education Louella Amar Opal Bowman Alena R. Caldwell Helen Chapman Hattie Christian Willia O. Dillard Mary Ann Farmer Pauline Farmer Nuala Fourney Margaret T. Francis Hazel S. Gaines Helen D. Gorman Beatrice Grimm Betty M. Hairston Loveline Manning Goldie M. Lively Eva A. H. Daniel Charlotte McKinney C. S. McKinney G. W. McKinney E. T. Miller M. E. English Louise Goldston Marie Green Wayne Henderson Mary M. Jennings Ethel Martin A. Madeline Porter Laura N. Watkins M. Booker Willis E. Brad Rose Ellen Meadows Princewick Eccles Mary Thurman Affinity Pemberton Charles T. Burdiss

Digestive steps explained from mouth to small intestine

A health column explains how saliva enzymes begin starch digestion in the mouth, followed by stomach acid and pepsin breaking down proteins, then intestinal juice and pancreatic bile coordinating digestion in the small intestine. It notes absorption in the wall and liver storage, warning against self treatment for persistent indigestion and urging medical advice. Sponsored by the Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association.

Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association

Former Beckleyan Cited At University

A former Woodrow Wilson High School student, Mary Lin da Burks of Charleston, is among 20 West Virginia University seniors named most outstanding 1961 graduates by Monticola yearbook staff, to be featured in a Who's Who section. Burks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Burks and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Heatherlin, is with Appalachian Power Co. in Charleston. he was in Charleston a few years ago.

Woodrow Wilson High School Mary Linda Burks Charleston West Virginia University Monticola Miss Burks P. W. Burks J. C. Heatherlin Park Ave Burks Appalachian Power Co Harleston

Openings Announced For Foreign Language Institute

West Virginia University with the U S Office of Education will host a summer language institute June 17 to August 11 for 24 French and 24 Spanish high and junior high teachers from WV and neighboring states. The eight week program features lectures in linguistics and culture, demonstration classes, native speaking conversation leads, evening film and music series, and on site housing with stipends for public school teachers.

West Virginia University United States Office of Education West Virginia University Institute West Virginia Fred Brengelman Fresno State College Warren F. Manning Americo Paredes University of Texas Fernand Marty Hollins College Odilie Can Alpha Phi Pi Beta Phi Institute Robert Stilwell Armstrong Hall Morgantown

Aliens In U S Must Report Addresses In January

William D. Biggs of the INS Pittsburgh office says about 50,000 aliens in this area must file address reports in January under the Federal Address Report Program. Last January 2,948,000 reported. this January expected to reach at least 2,990,000. Exemptions include diplomats, UN staff, and temporary agricultural workers. Reporting is at post offices or INS offices. cards must not be mailed. Violators face fines up to 200 dollars, 30 days in jail, and possible deportation. Aliens not in the U S during January must report within 10 days of return.

William D. Biggs Immigration and Naturalization Service Office Pittsburgh United States Biggs United Nations United States Post Office Immigration and Naturalization Service Uss Macon North Atlantic Franklin D Kilburn Seaman Walter H. Kilburn Camelalien

Soldier Completes Five Week Demolition Course in Germany

Pfc Landford L Clay son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Clay Amigo completed five week demolitions mines and booby traps training at the Army Engineer Ordnance School in Murnau Germany He is a combat construction specialist with the Second Infantry Headquarters Company in Gablingen He joined in June 1959 after basic training at Fort Jackson and is a 1959 Mark Twain High School graduate

Army Engineer- Ordnance School Murnau Germany Landford L. Clay Lawrence Clay Amigo Second Infantry Gablingen Fort Jackson S.C Mark Twain High School

Army Private Bailey completes course at Fort Harrison

Pvt. James D. Bailey finished the administrative specialist course at the Adjutant General's School Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana He entered the Army last June and completed basic training at Fort Jackson South Carolina The 18 year old graduate of Stoco High School in 1960 is assigned to Headquarters Command Bolling Air Force Base

Adjutant General's School Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind Pvt James D. Bailey P. H. Meade Rhodell Army Fort Jackson S.C Stoco High School

Present-For You and Yours Astro Guide Card

The column urges simple but active plans and practical help for others. Evening visitors may arrive. focus on household harmony and clear up arrangements. The piece notes the first land speed record in 1898 set by Chasseloup-Laubat driving a Jeantaud at 39.24 mph.

Chasseloup- Laubat Jeantaud

Aries to Libra daily zodiac outlook with cautions

The page gives sun sign guidance for Aries through Libra. Aries advised to avoid extravagant spending if freed from debts, Taurus cautioned not to trust cynics, Gemini urged to study publications for business ideas, Cancer to show versatility, Leo to join the race, Virgo warned against leaving home, Libra warned about prying when questioning a friend.

Deeds Filed For Properties And Road Project Right of Way

Deeds show Hettie Goode and Vada Harris with J J Farrow selling to John A Harvey and Evangeline M Harvey for 1000 dollars in Town District. Smiths sell to Lena Cox for 300 in Shady Spring District. Crafts sell to Luther E Bowyer and Alia Bowyer for 2950 in Maple Fork Town District. Hartwell and Simmons of Cheyenne sell to State Road Commission for Mabscott Crab Orchard Road right of way for 9168 dollars. Reed and SRC handle Mabscott Crab Orchard Road for 4354. Miller and Miller pair sell to SRC for Mabscott Crab Orchard Road for 462. Beavers sell to SRC for Mabscott Crab Orchard Road for 2917.50 and 2749. Tolbert Road sale 8654. Smiths sell to SRC for 4910. Maurice Smiths sell to SRC for 4817.

Hettie Goode Vada Harris J. J. Farrow John A Evangeline M. Harvey Frank J Gussie Smith Lena Cox Shady Spring Lawrence Elane Crafton Luther E Alia Bowyer Maple Fork Lula Hartwell Lawrence E. Simmons Cheyenne Wyo State Road Commission Mabscott-Crab Orchard Road C. H Virgie Louise Reed SRC James T. Miller Thomas T Helen Miller Mabscott- Crab Orchard Road Erna Guy F. Beavers George S Ona C. Tolbert Clifford A Carmen Sue Smith Maurice H Elsie Mae Smith

Local Servicemen Listed From Base Notes

Base Washington D C lists Airman C Galen E Franklin 25 son of John Franklin Oak Hill a Fellowship Bible School and University of Maryland graduate who served in France Morocco and England. Pamp arrives in Germany to join 36th Artillery Pvt John S Gall 24 son of Mr and Mrs Louis Gall Glen Daniel cannoneer in Battery C Schwabisch Hall entered Army last May completed basic training at Fort Jackson. 1956 Trap Hill High School graduate previously worked at Raney Tire Co Cleveland Ohio. Pfc James E Riddell 19 son of Mr and Mrs Hugh G Riddell Scarbro completed eight engineer equipment maintenance course at European Engineer Ordnance School Murau Germany. Regularly assigned to Headquarters Company Fourth Armored Division 24th Engineer Battalion in Fort Hood he entered Army November 1959 completed basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky. arrived overseas last September. Riddell attended Collins High School. Two area men aboard USS O'Hare radar picket ship Sixth Fleet in Mediterranean Bruce C Waycaster ship's serviceman third class son of Mr and Mrs Fred Waycaster Mullens Earl T Welch boilerman third class son of Mr and Mrs William Welch Mount Hope. Harold G Browning promoted to specialist fire in Abilene Texas member of 517th Artillery son of Carl Browning Hatcher assigned to Battery A entered Army April 1958 completed basic training at Fort Jackson.

Washington, D. C C. Galen E. Franklin John Franklin Oak Hill Fellowship Bible School University of Maryland French Morocco England Germany 36Th Artillery John S. Gall Louis Gall Glen Daniel Schwabisch Hall Army Fort Jackson S. C Trap Hill High School Raney Tire Co Cleveland Ohio European Engineer Ordnance School Murnau James E. Riddell Hugh G. Riddell Scarbro Fourth Armored Division Forth Fort Knox Riddell Collins High School O'Hare Sixth Fleet Mediterranean Bruce C. Waycaster Fred Waycaster Mullens Earl T. Welch William Welch Mount Hope Abilene Tex 517Th Artillery Harold G. Browning Carl Browning, Hatcher Fort Jackson, S. C

Court OKs buying two file cabinets for county offices

The Raleigh County Court approved purchasing two secretary file cabinets for the sheriff and jailer, each about 59 dollars, to store medicines and prisoners' valuables and to improve record keeping. The court also reviewed a Thermo-Fax copying machine at 429 dollars and a Thermo-Fax microfilm reader printer at 1200 dollars, noting potential savings in document copying and filing.

Raleigh County Court Harper Road Health Department Thermo-Fax Sales Inc Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co Minneapolis Circuit Clerk's Office

Property value set for Mabscott Crab Orchard Road

Commissioners set compensation at 1069.80 for property seized by the State Road Commission. Owners James A. Folek and Mrs. John McGowan were represented by Leo Birch. Appraiser Aubrey Halstead valued the property. Mullins valued at 934. SRC right of way already includes two thirds of the market value. Appraisers did not appear for the owners.

State Road Commission Mabscott Crab Orchard Road James A. Folek John McGowan Leo Birch Aubrey Halstead Oak Hill Earl Mullins SRC Chris Sarandon Glenn B. Shanklin W. F Watts Walter Rappold

Stanaford Mine Opens Under Chattin Coal Co

The Stanaford No. 1 Mine of the Chattin Coal Co is in the process of being opened as announced by the State Department of Mines. Eight men are employed at the mine, which was transferred from the Coal Co to the Chattin Coal Co. The coal is contracted from The New River Co.

Stanaford Chattin Coal Co State Department of Mines The Coal Co New River Co

Firm Seeks $400 From Note In Raleigh County Suit

Neville May tag and Furniture Co. files suit in Raleigh County Circuit Clerk’s office seeking $400 on a promissory note. Defendants named are May Levey of Meadow Bridge and C R Furrow of 248 Locust Dr. Additionally, Successful Farming suggests sand and sawdust spread on slippery sidewalks or driveways using a hand grass feeder to improve safety.

Neville Maytag and Furniture Co Raleigh County May Levey Meadow Bridge C. R. Furrow Locust Dr Successful Farming Magazine

Funeral notices for Ivan Harry and Cathy Wilson

Ivan Harry age 51 of 123 Oakley Road died at 7 10 am Tuesday January 24 in a local hospital after illness. Funeral 1 pm Thursday January 26 at Williams Funeral Home Chapel Sophia with Revs Dewey Wilson and Evers R Shafer officiating. Burial Hot Coal Cemetery. Body remains at Williams Funeral Home until funeral. Pallbearers Roy Taylor Leon Sturgill Lawrence Sturgill O Dell Testerman Osborne Namon Wilms. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home. Card of Thanks thanks to friends neighbors for kindness after death of Cathy Sue Wilson. Thanks to Minister Elmer Wood Caffee Funeral Home those who sent flowers provided cars or helped in any way. May God bless each of you. Parents Denny and Rita Wilson. Brother James. Grandmothers Mrs Hazel Wilson and Mrs Blanche Miller. Funeral Directors.

Harry Harry Ivan Oakley Road Williams Funeral Home Sophia Dewey Wilson Evers R. Shafer Hot Coal Roy Taylor Leon Sturgill Lawrence Sturgill O'Dell Testerman Osborne Namon Wilms Cathy Sue Wilson Elmer Wood Caffee Denny Rita Wilson James Hazel Wilson Blanche Miller

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