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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1971
Page
3
The Public Service Commission schedules a public hearing at 10 a.m. Sept. 1 in Charleston to consider Sophia town’s application for changes in water service rates, tolls, and charges. Objections may be filed before the hearing. notices will be posted where Sophia bills are paid.
Real estate transfers filed in the county clerk office include Opplie Lilly to R I Wikle for 3000 dollars for Lot 18 and 19 near Cool Ridge Shady Spring. Carole Warren to Henry Beavers for 5000 dollars in Trap Hill. Grace Deeds to Darrell Deeds transfer from mother to son on Beaver Shady Spring. Bowman to Moye for 12000 dollars for Lots 90 91 92 93 and part of Block K Hollywood Addition MacArthur.
The House voted to authorize 3.5 million dollars to buy an abandoned salt mine near Lyons Kansas for use as a dump for nuclear wastes. Kansas congressmen opposed and sought delay for safety studies before proceeding.
Youngsters may register for the fourth week of the Beckley Raleigh County YMCA Day Camp at the Maxwell Community Center and Park starting Monday at 9 a.m. The camp fee is 22.50 for non members and 17.50 for YMCA members, with 10 per additional sibling. Activities include horseback riding, swimming, a visit to a livestock market, a hike to Cranberry, a railroad walk, a scenic airplane ride, miniature golf, nature studies, and a showing of Pinocchio at a local theatre.
Beckley Recreation Board at Thursday meeting named Mrs. Jane Echols chairwoman and formed a committee to study park conditions and playground needs. The panel will explore using Sylvia Elementary and Stratton Junior High restrooms and drinking facilities for summer programs while guarding property with gates.
Minor L. Scott reports 200 head sold at New River Livestock Market with 79 consignors and 78 buyers. Prices ranged from butcher cows at $22 to veal calves up to $38 and horses at $80, chickens 25 cents to $1, and rabbits 60 to 90 cents per head.
The local Navy Recruiting Station reports 119 persons enlisted in the Beckley area during a year ending this month. The Beckley area includes Fayette Raleigh Summers and Greenbrier counties.
Raleigh County reported 146 cases of influenza like disease for the week ending July 10. Also noted were three strep infections and three diarrheal disease cases, four animal bites, one mononucleosis case. Other counties reported Wyoming 19 influenza like disease and two diarrheal and two German measles cases, Fayette 3 influenza like disease.
Departmental reports show ongoing training cuts due to financial difficulties while staff highlight priorities in drugs abuse diabetes geriatrics. May nursing visits total 1 524 plus 557 ambulance trips and 14 912 Raleigh County residents qualify for health services.
A total of 439 was forfeited in Beckley Municipal Court Thursday afternoon. Bonds forfeited include John H. Stinson Jr Beckley for failure to yield right of way 30.50 William E. Stewart Mabscott hazardous driving 46.50 David A Willis Beaver unnecessary noise 30.50 Dennis R Lee Mabscott reckless driving 230 Relious Glasco Beckley petit larceny 35 Dreama Daniels address unlisted permitting dog to run loose 16 John Wesley St Clair Wirtz Va unnecessary noise 30.50 Donald H. Kiblinger MacArthur speeding 30.50 Intoxication forfeitures totaled.
The column explains withholding for working couples and advises estimating 1971 tax liability, adjusting exemptions, and adding withholdings if needed. It notes Publication 519 for aliens, how to file Form 1040NR, and obtaining a leaving permit. It also covers adding central air costs to basis and handling estimated tax notices.
Beckley Weight Watchers groups have shed 14 000 pounds in under a year and since the WV program began 141 300 pounds have been lost. Harvey and Millie Snyder started the Beckley sessions on Sept 17 1970 at the Beckley Hotel with thrice weekly meetings.
The notice notes a 90 day lead time for billing related to a February love birds event. Local officials remind participants to prepare payments and ensure registrations are completed on time.
Thursday night 1101 attendees at Grandview State Park for Hatfields and McCoys. Nicholas County Foundation 148, Wyoming County Science Camp 66, visitors from 20 states. Honey in the Rock drew 664 attendees Wednesday. Total repertory attendance 16835 with 11146 for Hatfields and 5689 for Honey.
The West Virginia Air Pollution Control Commission ordered the American Viscose Plant at Nitro to stop emitting black smoke from boiler operations. Director Carl Beard said multiple warnings were given and the firm has 15 days to correct the problem.
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