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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1961
Page
6
A personal reflection argues for embracing spontaneous moments with children despite rules. It recalls a late winter night picnic in a living room, lighting candles, and savoring applesauce and cocoa, suggesting such memories bind families amid change. The piece champions surprise, risk, and authentic connections over strict child care norms.
Charleston West Virginia UPI reports Jee Kra benstein was named technical director of a pilot study in Logan County. The one year project, starting August 1, will train disabled jobless persons to assess if the population warrants expanding vocational rehabilitation efforts.
McGraw family and relatives visit, bringing Tony Pat and Norma Janice Brown from Cleveland and Washington respectively. Grandchildren Jimmy Debbie and Judith Ann Patrick continue visiting. Nancy Sizemore returns home after six weeks with relatives in Cleveland. Rose McGraw and children Cheryl Ann and David Ross vacation in Boston. Glen Sizemore from Newport spends week with Basil Sizemore. Lon Shumate and family host Sgt Donald Shumate visiting. he is stationed at Oscoda Air Force Base in Michigan and will return to base Monday.
In 1959 national manufacturers spent 8.7 million dollars on newspaper ads and 10.8 million in 1960. Locally, women's specialty stores devote 90 percent of promotion budgets to newspapers while men's shops average 85 percent.
Fayette County Board of Education announced replacements and pay provisions for nine and a half months of school. Salaries for basic teachers funded by legislation. local funds to cover two weeks of supplemental teacher salaries plus other costs. Bus drivers gain five days sick leave annually, up to 20 days. Lists numerous named staff across multiple schools, including drivers, janitors, and secretaries.
The Wyoming Pocahontas Coal and Coke Co protested county valuations totaling about 1.7 million dollars on 29 000 acres near Glen Rogers. Engineers and bank officials testified valuations, severance and gas yields were overstated. The assessor fixed values and the court may render after July 20 following a memo submission by counsel.
Mount Hope Lions Club held its first board dinner meeting as new president P. C. Gran ey Jr. led plans for the year. Directors nominated Lions for committee chairmanships to be announced next meeting. Other officers were McNeely first vice president Donald Stark second vice president Fred Dixon third vice president M A Marchetti secretary and William B McCoy treasurer. About 46 members attended.
The Meth odist Youth Fellowship Planning committee of First Methodist Church met to finalize plans for a picnic pot luck at Palisades Playground Sunday. A group swim from 4 to 5 p.m. precedes the picnic. Committee members include Mark Long Ned Crews and Jane Rogers with counselor Catherine Crews.
The number of bowlers has grown to 27 million, up from 17 million four years ago, while 108 million readers aged 12 and over read a daily newspaper.
Fayette County audit shows a clear arrest pattern among constables deputies and State Police for April 30, 1958 to Jan 31. Constables accounted for 42 percent of arrests, deputies 12 percent, with rest by State Police. The audit notes staffing limits and cost implications, questions constables’ primary arrest roles and suggests tighter adherence to the State Code. Prosecutor J Z Summerfield calls for officer cooperation to fix irregularities and clarify warrant authority.
Mullens city commissioners discussed a county court decision to fund recreation programs at one dollar per registered voter on a matching basis. With about 2700 voters, Mullens would gain 5400 dollars, below last year's 4500 spent plus 2000 city match totaling 6500. Mayor Woodrow Cook urged a letter opposing the 50 50 plan, arguing the program serves nearby areas as well and would be undermined.
Oak Hill Methodist Church will host two guest ministers on Sunday as Rev R J Chenoweth II undergoes hospital treatment for a back ailment. D Glen W Stewart of Beckley will officiate the 11 a.m. service, having served last year as superintendent of the Beckley District. Rev Chenoweth Jr will preach at 7 30 p.m. He was recently assigned to Pineville Methodist Church.
Rebecca Rose Hensley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ronald Hensley of 8il Farley Avenue, was feted with a birthday party Tuesday at her home. She celebrated her fourth birthday. Attending were Mike and Donna Monday Joanie Wilcox Jeff Bishop Martha Roach Danny Humphrey Joetta and James Jones Sandy Goad Ronnie Hensley Autuman Dillon Mrs David Monday Mrs John R Wilcox Mrs Bobbie Bishop Mrs Paul Humphrey Mrs Johnny Jones Mrs Bill Goad and Mrs Shields Kline, grandmother of the honoree.
Mt Hope residents and relatives share visits and travel plans across several states. William A Thrasher and wife visit Richmond family while newlyweds Jack and Betty Ann Painter plan Oak Hill residence. Eugene Gast summers in Winston Salem with Mrs Arlee Lively’s kin. multiple extended family guests stay in Akron Detroit and Wilmington.
Orlan Mc Neely of Itmann was admitted to Beckley Memorial Hospital Monday night for major surgery this week. Mr and Mrs W L Pack of Church Street hosted guests Mr and Mrs Estil Bevins and their children from Williamson.
Arnett residents Mr and Mrs Aden Webb and children Randy and Rosemary have returned home from visiting relatives in Lexington Virginia. Warren Jarrell and daughter Sharon Kay plan a weekend trip to Virginia Beach. Claude Jarrells family and Mrs Myrtle Lovely will visit Louisa Kentucky. Nora Sarrett of Arnett and Mrs Cora McGinnis of Cambridge Virginia are visiting in Charleston with Mr and Mrs Harold Lawrence. Additional guests include Mr and Mrs Harvey Cottle.
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