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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1962
Page
3
Dear Sherie, do not kiss every boy or pass out affection freely. Kissing invites rumors and can harm your reputation. Think about boundaries, and keep control of your affections rather than pleasing peers. Your mother likely agrees with wise limits.
In a Sunday Family Weekly issue, defense chief Robert S. McNamara draws praise from President Kennedy and Senator Goldwater. The article probes his mind and career, noting a switch from a high salary to a cabinet post. The edition also features pieces on marital value, Hollywood hopefuls, a Mississippi cover girl, recipes, games, riddles, and cartoons.
Mr and Mrs W Arvin Nelson of 216 Church St Beckley became parents of twin daughters Dina Maria and Tina Maria born June 28 at Raleigh General Hospital. Dina Maria weighed 4 lb 14 oz at 12 20 am and Tina Maria 4 lb 4 oz at 12 35 am. Grandparents are Naaman Clark and wife, Becky native Beckley and W H Nelson and wife of Beckley. The couple also has two older children Maureen and William Arvin Jr.
B. T. Hinkley department commander of the Disabled American Veterans of West Virginia Huntington will tour the Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital from 1:30 to 4 p m Thursday. He will speak at the Beckley DAV chapter meeting at 7:30 p m Thursday and stay afterward to discuss individual claims with veterans. Accompanying him are Paul R. Norman James F. Thompson and Byrle R. Currence adjutant.
Some 275 members and guests are expected for the 10th annual West Virginia State Assembly of Alcoholics Anonymous convention in Clarksburg August 24 to 26. A First Things First meeting will be held August 24 at 8 30 p m in the East Room of the hotel, followed by a social.
The Appalachian Chapter of the West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers plans a family picnic on August 13 at John P. Hindsley home Flat Top Lake. About 30 members attended Monday night’s meeting at Town and Country Drive-In where Elmo Hurst of Lively Construction Co presented the program.
Harold Lambert of Charleston, an honorary member, spoke to Beaver Lions Club and installed officers Wetzel Brammer as president Lawrence Pruett as vice president James Robinson as treasurer C W Mustard as secretary Mason Anderson as lion tamer E J Fourney as tail twister Willis Walker and Kermit Okes as directors Ladies night was observed by the club.
The New River and Winding Gulf Electrical, Mechanical and Mining Institute will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Appalachian Power Co. auditorium. Pemco Corp. will present its SIL PAK silicon rectifier used to power the newspaper print. Officers Richard J. Wood and others will explain the equipment, operation and capabilities. All interested are invited to attend per E. F. Eager, secretary.
Fifteen crippled children have signed to attend the State Elks Camp in Huntington later this month, with more names possible. The Beckley Elks Camp Committee invites additional submissions from interested parents via Ray Hawley or E. R. Hartson. Sofia Lewis Buchanan chaired the girls junior bowling tourna ment signup, set for Saturday at the Elks Lodge from 11 am to 1 pm, for girls 9 to 16. Reg attendance matters noted as Exalted Ruler Robert Fleming was away at a Chicago convention. George Springer presided in his absence.
Okey Mills, Pinecrest business manager, backs Institutions Commissioner Browning Jr. in urging higher salaries for physicians and registered nurses at Pinecrest and other state institutions. The proposal would raise physician pay to 12 000 to 14 000 yearly and nurses to 3 900. The plan also considers using empty beds at Pinecrest and Hopemont for non tuberculosis chest diseases.
Theodore Simpkins of Shady Spring Rodney Boyd Smith of Shady Spring Jessie Phil lip Lewis of Long Branch Ames Newton McLemore of Marion James David Altizer Randy John Barea of Crab Orchard Gerald Wayne Higgins of Charleston Jerry Wayne Sutphin of Crab Orchard were sent to Lackland AF Base Texas for basic training.
Mrs. John W. Horton of Otumwa Iowa a high school teacher and director of commercial education in Iowa visits Beckley College to observe classes for a week She earned a bachelor of arts in commercial education from the State College of Iowa and is pursuing a master's in counseling and guidance at Iowa State University.
Bidding time for an improved Lester Post Office building has been extended to July 23. Under the US Post Office Department lease construction program, a bidder offering a suitable building and agreeing to make improvements or erect a new structure will lease it to the department. Bids go to F E Simms in Charleston 29.
Mabscott Independent Christian Church held closing exercises for its daily Bible school. The theme Answering God's Call highlighted a 97 average daily attendance. Nursery teachers included Jewel Garten and others. beginners were Mary Hopkins and Arlie Garten. primary teachers Nellie Lilly and Math Mattie Allen. junior teachers Eva Hatcher and Martha Arthur. teens taught by Rev. L A Garten with his wife as secretary treasurer. Karen Snuffer served as pianist.
Two car collision on a curve between Green Valley and Crab Orchard caused no injuries. Russell L. Mahan of McAlpin was charged by State Police with failure to have his vehicle under control. The other driver was Billy Ray Jones of Caton Ohio, traveling toward Midway.
The Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association reported 156 X rays in June at the daily clinic. Of these, 118 were negative. Findings included 10 pulmonary TB cases with varying activity, 18 primary infections, 1 silicosis, and other conditions such as emphysema, tumor, fibrosis, bronchiectasis, and right lung pleurisy. Fifty-seven contacts and 10 ex patients were seen.
Russell Trump of Lanark suffered an attack at his home about 2 45 p m Wednesday but had recovered when the Beckley Rescue Squad responded. He did not require treatment.
West Virginia University offers a coal mining short course at Sophia High School running until August 24. It is one of three in the state with others at Gary and Morgantown. Subjects cover mining arithmetic ventilation gases and fires drainage timbering safety lamps haulage and WV mining laws. Dean Holland says the training aims to prepare mine foremen and fire bosses for certificates. exams will be held by the State Department of Mines.
Dempsey Lee Meador was charged with reckless driving after a two car crash Friday at 7 p.m. in front of Amy's Drive Inn in Crab Orchard State Police said Meador pulled into the curb in front of Bobby Jack Pigg's car. Helen Ortiz, 46, a passenger in the Pigg vehicle, received head and forehead injuries and was treated at Beckley Hospital.
Two people were treated at Beckley Hospital on Thursday. Bobby Edward Reece age 23 of 728 Dry Hill Road received a cut to his left index finger. Mrs Earl Mildred Snider of 208 Beaver Avenue injured her right shoulder in a fall.
How to treat pinworm infections and prevent reinfestation in a family. The doctor may prescribe an effective worm medication and give guidance to reduce recurrence. All household members should be treated with physician approval, nails trimmed, fingers scrubbed, gloves worn at night, and laundering and disinfection steps followed.
The West Virginia Watchmakers Association plans its annual picnic next Sunday at Cedar Lakes near Ripley. Secretary Lyle A. Mills of Parkersburg urges attendees to bring a picnic lunch as only soft drinks are provided, and to bring outdoor games and equipment. No business meeting is planned. the day is for recreation and food handling prep.
An aging colon slows waste movement and dries stool. Doctors endorse COLONAID as a new laxative that relieves constipation overnight with a three way action focusing on the lower colon, retoning muscles, and stimulating mass movement, without interfering with nutrient absorption. Introductory size 436.
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