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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1962
Page
7
At Sophia High School an open house for prospective band members drew about 60 attendees, hosted by RAND MOTHERS. Band director Mrs Duke Williams has taken senior and elementary band members to nearby schools to boost interest, with a test given on arrival to gauge ability and potential membership.
Edward E. Low of Raleigh forfeited bonds totaling 128 for drunken driving and no State license at Beckley Police Court. Kelly Clay of Prince Street forfeited 168 on possession of tax paid whisky for resale and drunkenness. Birdie Clay forfeited 150 for resale of tax paid whisky. Okey Leroy Gore of Slab Fork forfeited 50 for speeding improper registration and expired inspection. Cecil F. Harless of Paden City forfeited 20 for improper left turn and expired chauffeur's license. Eight drunkenness forfeitures totaled 124.50.
Members of the senior band showcased their skills at the open house. Randa Hornbeck played flute while seated, Donita Neff stood on tenor saxophone and Sherry Taylor on French horn. Kathy and Judy Mace, shown on the left with their mother, expressed interest in the instruments.
Demonstrations by senior band members showcased their instrument choices while talks explained various instruments. Mothers of the band presided at a refreshment table with an early spring flower arrangement donated by Webb's Florist. A lilies arrangement adorned the piano.
St Francis De Sales Catholic School held special ceremonies Sunday for the first graduating eighth grade class. Fr Paul Helsley addressed graduates and parents and issued diplomas with Fr Sylvester Staud assisting. Solemn Benediction featured Fr Michael Lazy, Fr Staud, and Fr Helsley. Sister Mary Clarita led parish social events. Life expectancy note on Norwegian woman listed separately.
James T. Morgan Jr., a Stoco Junior High general science teacher, is among 60 teachers nationwide chosen for the fourth annual science institute at West Virginia Wesleyan College. The institute runs June 18 to July 27, funded by the National Science Foundation to train elementary teachers in biology chemistry geology math and latest science developments.
Real estate deeds filed in county clerk records show Finley and Patsy Basham transferring property to Eugene and Mildred Adkins in White Oak Truck Swin Shady Spring District. Clayton and Dorcus Coleman convey Garden Farms Addition property to Blackburn-Patteson Realty Co. for $3,000. J H Lilly Land Co transfers Epperly-Winding Gulf property in Slab Fork District to Martin B and Bessie L Reed for $1,275.
Stanley Berman a New York City taxi driver shares his surprising story in the June 10 issue of Family Weekly. The combined Sunday edition highlights his claims and experiences as a gate crasher with candid details about the social scene he navigates.
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