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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1957
Page
10
Residents of the Sand Lock area say a two inch strip or guard rail on the culvert at Ri 3 would have prevented the accident that occurred last Thursday morning. An eight year old McDowell County girl fell over while helping push the stalled car in which she rode, as her companions were unfamiliar with the area.
A West Virginia Chamber of Commerce committee sent a proposal to the state legislature urging a unified Natural Resources program led by a new department. The plan names agencies including the Conservation Commission and Water Commission and calls for a conservation education subcommittee and a teachers’ workshop at Jacksons Mill.
Registration for Saturday and evening classes at Marshall College is scheduled Friday 7 to 9 p.m. in the main reading room and February 2 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the offices of academic deans. A total of 11 courses in 28 fields are open to second semester registrants. Day classes for the rest of the week are available in 39 fields. College credit requires admission before reporting to registration. Spring classes begin Thursday.
The executive board of the Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association meets at 7 30 p m February 5 in the State Veterans Affairs Office Memorial Building. Committees will be named for the April annual meeting and the 1956 Christmas seal sale report will be presented.
Robert W. Foster of Beckley is named head of the Raleigh County Heart Fund Campaign for 1957. Joe F. Burdette of Charleston, chairman of the State Heart Fund Association, announces the drive Feb 1 28 affiliated with the American Heart Fund. The peak occurs on Heart Sunday Feb 24 with door to door collection aiming for a state goal of 138000.
West Virginia University Herbarium processed 7 563 plant specimens in 1956 with 4 869 contributions and 2 699 sent to other institutions. Fayette County provided eight specimens and Wyoming County one. Specimens were collected by faculty, students and individuals statewide. The herbarium began in 1937 with 36 403 specimens and now holds 89 425. Also 4 668 botanical publications were distributed that year.
West Virginia medical authorities at Spencer and Weston hospitals clash over two major mental illness treatments. Dr. East favors transorbital lobotomy citing low mortality and rehabilitations, while Weston leaders prefer tranquilizing drugs with higher death rates. Alcoholism reform and separate facilities are urged amid staff shortages and limited rehabilitation.
West Virginia University outlines events for the upcoming semester including WVU Day on February 7 marking the 90th birthday with meetings by service clubs and alumni groups across the state. Easter recess runs April 18 to 24, with Greater West Virginia Weekend May 10 to 12, final exams May 23 to 2, Alumni Day June 1, and graduation events June 2 to 3.
The Ever Ready 4 H Club at Maple Meadow met Friday night at Maple Meadow School. Judy Woods led Scripture and members sang as Darrell Richardson presided. Plans for a talent show in Sophia and a square dancing group were discussed. Members listed include Naomi Rakes Dolly Halt Patty Martin Carol Holt Billy Farr and others. A poem The Four Seat Clover was read and a song Union in Heaven performed. Billy Farr led a recreation period after the meeting.
Tucker the son of Mr and Mrs Charles C Tucker heads the UT Journalism Department, serving a decade and accepting the award. He said the gift will fund awards lectures and incentives to educate more graduates of superior ability for the newspaper profession. A Beckley public graduate.
Wilhelm Susky and Viena Kauppila wed in a double ring ceremony at Anchorage Lutheran Church Alaska. Bride daughter of Edward Kauppila Negauunee Michigan groom son of George Lusky Lochgelly. Both teach in Anchorage schools with her a University of Michigan graduate.
An ad touts stainless Pazom as a home remedy for piles. It claims instant relief from pain and itching, swelling reduction, and faster healing using a six ingredient formula from Grove Laboratories. It promises modern suppositories or ointment baths and money back if not effective.
Parents and teachers in the Tri-County area urge children to enter The Register Comics Contest. Local winner advances to national judging for prizes, radio and TV appearances, with entry due by February 15 and national submission by February 21.
The department at the University of Tennessee Knoxville is led by a former Beckleyan. The head, Tucker, is a West Virginia University graduate and previously taught at Marshall College Montgomery the University of Kentucky.
West Virginia University officials forecast a spring enrollment of about 5600, roughly 200 more students than the 1955-56 second semester. Registrar J Everett Long notes spring terms are typically lighter than fall due to seniors finishing degree requirements in January. Classes resume after a five day recess with regular sessions set to begin Wednesday.
Seven members of Boy Scout Troop sponsored by First Baptist Church will join about 50 000 scouts at the National Scout Jamboree in July at Valley Forge Pennsylvania. The Beckley Troop members include Dickie Ashworth Eddie Kenney Mead Parsons Pat Halt Jerry Williams Crewe Maples and Cami Lewis T.
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