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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1963
Page
9
The Secret Service reports counterfeiting declined losses to the public in 1962 with 737 arrests and 44 plants seized. Over $3.5 million in fake money was stopped before circulation, but the crime remained tempting. Learn to compare bills, crease tests, and spot differences with genuine government notes.
A double explosion Sunday night shattered about 40 windows and loosened paving stones in Manhattan's Washington Market area. Officials suspect melted snow and salt entering utility vaults caused the blasts. no injuries were reported.
Two East German border guards in uniform and carrying weapons fled to West Berlin across the snow covered death strip. They reportedly fled together after cooperating to escape, crossing barbed wire into a northern West Berlin district amid retreating patrols.
Mrs. Madge Warden visits sister Mrs. William McCoy in Richmond Virginia while Elmer Bowman is seriously ill at Beckley Hospital The Bowmans are former Mount Hope residents Mrs Eva Fletcher of Washington DC recently visited her mother Mrs Mary Falletty
Mount Hope Civil Defense members discussed community protection for a nuclear attack and expanded the fallout shelter program. Chairman Frank Graff urged residents to provide shelters and cooperate, with plans to designate suitable public shelters in hotels and offices. Supplies would cover 780 calories per person for two weeks plus medical and sanitation items. Attendees included Mayor J. E. Howard and others.
Fayetteville notices list Mrs E B Woods Jr visiting Cleveland relatives, Mary Rachel Wood at WVU during vacation, Gray undergoing treatment in Clarksburg, Connie Witt visiting Marshall University parents, Van Batton enrolled at WV Tech after Washington Stenotype Institute studies, and WVU students Bob Bibb and Charles Houchins at home on Maple Ave.
One hundred two high school students from Alaska Hawaii and nearby join peers in Washington for a week long study of American government. Delegates gather at the Mayflower Hotel for orientation as snow and cold greet them. The program runs through February 2 and is sponsored by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation and prepared by the American Political Science Association.
The Christian Women's Fellowship of Mount Hope Christian Church met in the church social room with President Mrs. Page Humphrey in charge. They discussed Christmas baskets and sick and shut-ins, voted to give 100 dollars to the parsonage fund, and named a nominating committee for next year. The next meeting is set for February 18 at 7 30 p.m.
Rita Bowling chairwoman of the Mount Hope Centennial Committee announces a Benefit Centennial Party Friday at 8 p.m. in the Gold Room of the Mountainair Hotel. Jack Keatley chairs the party committee with assistants Sanford McNeely Lucinda Ann Keatley and others.
London reports Britain placing a 2000-man infantry brigade of the Strategic Reserve on 72 hour alert for rapid deployment. Defense officials withheld destination and purpose, but speculation centers on the Far East amid rising regional tension with Red China and Indonesia.
Supreme Court justices Congress members and senators joined Archbishop O Boyle for the Red Mass in Washington. President Kennedy stayed at his Virginia estate due to weather but attended Mass in Middleburg. Chief Justice Warren and justices Goldberg Brennan participated along with a large delegation of lawmakers and diplomats from over 50 countries.
By Mrs. Frank Pizzino secretary for the school the Glen Rogers Junior High cheerleaders now have complete uniforms in green and white. Ethel Tolliver leads the juniors with other teammates Gayle Shrewsbury Judy McGraw Sharon Bailey Kathryn Cottrill and Frances Harrington listed among the group.
Col. John A. Powers, the voice of the astronauts, told Texas editors that citizens must increase scientific literacy to keep democracy in space age decision making. He urged newsmen to spend more to train staff as the nearly 99 billion space budget covers weapons systems and nuclear science.
With 27,000 square miles of area, Lake Victoria is described as a chief source of the River Nile, and noted as the second largest body of fresh water in the world. The snippet emphasizes its vast size and its role in feeding the Nile.
Two Marines from Camp Lejeune faced a hearing in Bedford County on robbery charges after a one day crime spree that included striking a sailor with a tire iron. Victim Roger Lee Whiting of Olean New York said he helped the men with gas money before they fled and assaulted him. He was treated at Bedford Memorial Hospital for head contusions and a concussion. The suspects Marciniak of Johnsonburg Pennsylvania and Pinkston of Parkersburg West Virginia were jailed pending the hearing.
Mrs J K Whitlock was celebrated with a surprise party Friday at her daughter’s home on Sarah Street. She received a dozen red roses from daughter Mrs Kenneth Wilder Summersville could not attend due to bad weather. Refreshments were served to a long list of guests and prizes awarded to four attendees.
Den No 4 of Fayetteville Cub Scouts met in Legion Home on Maple Avenue with den mothers Mrs Ben Akers and Mrs Dillard Inge in charge. Cubs planned valentine cards for parents, sang, and formed their Living Circle before dismissal. Attendees included Wayne Inge R C Godsey John Vernon Lewis Reynolds Mike and Jerry Dickerson Sheryl Akers.
At a February 9 Valentine Ball in the Fayetteville Elementary School auditorium the Future Homemakers of America of Fayetteville High School will crown a queen and two attendants. Candidates are Sandra Avis, Brenda Null and Ginger Feazell who led in votes. Miss Avis is a 1962-63 FHA officer and active in Glee Club, band, and church activities.
Seven men enlisted this month at the Pineville U S Army Recruiting Station. Ronald N Cook Jesse Linza Browning Roy F Cook Lewis Brooks Gary R Sanders Billie C Counts and Arthur McNulty Jr re enlisted for three years. Six of the new enlistees headed to Fort Knox Kentucky for reception while McNulty was sent to Fort Bragg North Carolina after re enlistment.
Mrs. Mattie Davis of Statesville spends the week with son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs Gaye Treadway on Maple Fork Road. Mrs. Treadway returns from Raleigh General Hospital after surgery. Mrs. Arbatis Hurd and Elizabeth visit Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Williams in Mount Hope. Mrs. Price Davis at Beckley Memorial Hospital shows improvement. Frances Galligher of Beckley visits Price Davis on Maple Fork Road.
Jerry Thomas son of Mr and Mrs John B Thomas Jr East Pineville is on tour in New York and Washington with West Virginia University political science faculty and students. The party plans to attend the College Bowl TV program and to meet Robert Kennedy and other lawmakers in Washington.
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