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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1965
Page
3
About 350 high school juniors including nine from Raleigh County gathered at Jackson's Mill Sunday to begin the 28th annual Mountaineer Boys State. Participants organized into Federalist and Nationlist parties as a mock primary election set the tone for the event.
Thirteen men and one woman enlisted in the Air Force at the Recruiting Main Station here last week. The list includes Raymond L. Roberts of Montgomery and Sandra K. Hutchinson of Spring Hill along with others from Tazewell Beckley and Charleston. A Woman’s Air Force enlistment and a Boys State government event are noted with Gov. Hulett C. Smith attending Tuesday’s activities.
Mrs Ralph Steckle of Charleston will speak at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the Woman's Club headquarters Park Ave Beckley. The event launches a local League membership drive with greetings from State League president Mrs H J Jackson and welcoming by Mrs Joseph MacLeod.
A two day Regional Health Conference opens this afternoon at Washington Carver Camp in Clifftop with representation from multiple counties. The theme Focus on Family Health is hosted by the Cooperative Extension Service and West Virginia University. Elizabeth R Bare state extension specialist will discuss the conference purpose health problems of families and where to seek help. Mary Nell Godbey Beckley will conduct screening tests Tuesday morning. Registration tonight runs 5 to 7 with supper at 5 30 and screenings at 7.30. Distinguished speakers include Tanner J Livisay B J Rader Jr Marilyn Jarvis L A Dickerson and William C Byrd. Exhibits arranged by Mary Reed and Mary Godbey.
Curtain Callers prep a busy summer at The Playhouse with four productions this season closing, and plans for a scale model set, new curtains, teasers, and a major cleanup. New leadership under Mrs. Frankie Wheeler assigns committees for makeup, auditorium, stage, and properties and explores workshops and a directors reading program.
A five county segment of the Governor's Progress Corps will meet in Beckley at the Beckley Hotel Friday. Each of the state's five districts will hold a 1:30 p.m. two hour session. Boone Clay Kanawha Nicholas and Raleigh counties attend as officials explain the group's meaning and purpose.
A state law takes effect requiring that all titles to real estate personal property or liens include the name of the preparer. The county clerk may not record documents without a legible preparer name. The amendment excludes documents dated before the effective date and certain court documents wills death certificates financing and certain instruments.
Donations and pledges to the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department topped $2,000 in a Shady Spring District drive Sunday. Treasurer Wendell Thurman said funds will pay bills and cover two or three house payments on the combined fire station and community building, with monthly payments of $197.13. The department reportedly owes about $14,490 on the building, corrected from an earlier misreport of $4,490.
Emmett D. Parker and 29 other West Virginia educators from 31 schools were selected to attend a National Science Foundation sponsored summer mathematics institute at West Virginia University, running from Tuesday through July 16. The program aims to train higher grade teachers to run modern math workshops for elementary teachers, with participants including Bill R. Bowyer Sidney L. Goodwyn Kesler W. Hise Charles D. Horn Rufus Newton Houchins Carl Justice Robert S. Patterson Rodney Leo Welder and Edward Calvin Wilson.
A revival starts this evening at Helen Baptist Church with evangelist Rev. Milburn Bailey Mullens. Services run 7 p.m. daily through June 21 with special singers featured at each service. Pastor is Rev Milburn Bailey Mullens.
Commodities will be distributed Wednesday and Thursday at the Freewill Baptist Church in Sprague. Distribution hours on Wednesday are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Thursday 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
The Daily Mirror reports the latest twist on the tiger in the tank gasoline campaign. An old beaten car displays a rear window sign reading I've got a swine in my bank, drawing sharp reaction and debate over the ad stunt.
G Thomas Battle state tax commissioner filed suit in Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's office on Saturday claiming Carlos Walker owner of the Clear Creek Mining Company owes $1,042 in taxes and $359.17 in penalties for business and occupation taxes. James H Coleman represents the State.
A note explains poteen as illicit Irish whisky produced without legal authorization. The term refers to untaxed spirits often linked to rural distilling and smuggling practices in historical contexts.
Six seniors will graduate at Richmond District High School Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. Guest speaker is A C Poling of the State Department of Agriculture marketing division. Baccalaureate was Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev Reece W Burns delivered the sermon. Valedictorian Basil Plumley of Shady Springs. salutatorian Wendell Author of Shady Springs. Other graduates are Sherman Bennett Dean Meadows Omer Richmond and Kermit Bragg.
Judy O Meara and Janet Valentine, both serving parole violation and forgery sentences, were captured by Raleigh County and Beckley officers after fleeing Peace Springs State Women's Prison. The pair were found walking on U S 21 in Shady Spring and were returned to jail. Police reported a possible jump from prison grounds and noted a bruised arm on one inmate. Separately, David Deeds was arrested for no registration, and Noel O Dell for drunken driving.
Twenty five seniors were graduated from St Francis de Sales Parish during Sunday mass. They received diplomas for completing the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine high school program. Fr Robert F Scott of the Newman Club at West Virginia University addressed the group and urged diligence and prayer during the college years. Fr Thomas Kerrigan presented the diplomas as Holy Communion was observed. Graduates included Barbara Barbera Sandra Barbera Richard D Culberto Vincent Gallagher Suzanne Sikora Martha Surbaugh Linda Symonds Raymond Barcel Joseph Bernett Kyle Broyles Jr Mary Ann Della Mea Renetta Farris Aneika Filipek Christopher Gallagher Judith Johnston Catherine Luchini Helen Lynch Anna Milano William OBrien Betty Jane Payne Theresa Peelish Robert Peraldo Robert Rappold Marjorie Shumate Frank Vest.
Beckleyan and William M. Garrison headline among 261 graduates at Washington and Lee University June 4 as the 216th commencement closes. Garrison earned the Bachelor of Laws before 1,700 on the front campus lawn with Dr. Fred C. Cole delivering the address. Garrison, son of W O Garrison of 219 Locust Drive, is a Woodrow Wilson High School alumnus.
Humble Oil and Refining Company receives a $50,000 permit to build a service station on the Beck ley Mount Hope road near the old Skelton Airport. Construction contract not yet let, per Raleigh County Clerk files. Permit issued June 4.
A mail order burial insurance offer targets 40 to 90 year olds. No medical exam required and only the insured can cancel. Free information from Central Security Life Insurance Co with tearout request to Dept. J-2068, 1418 West Rosedale, Fort Worth.
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