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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1965

Page

6

Fourteen Enlist In Army From Local Recruiting Station

Twenty four men enlisted in the Army at the recruiting station here last week. Enlistees include Ralph Wellington Tabor Marie. Kepperly Wayne Sears Charleston. Dennis Charles Hurley Davin. Kenneth Eugene Petties Wyce. Jerry Wayne Rhodes Meadow Bridge. Edward St. Clair Burnett Corrine. Carl Edward Clark Allen Junction. John Wilson Mizell Wyce. Robert Truman Scarbro Hinton. Jerry Wayne Pendry son of Hudson and Edith Pendry. Carl Raymond Walters Pecks Mill. Roger Dale Sears Beckley. Elmer Dewey Lowe Short Gap Virginia. Roger Lee Hosey Cowen. Lawrence E. Ferguson Glen Morgan. Charles C. Romanello Hinton. Bobby Ray Bonds Stotesbury. Charles D. Wood Bishop. Jack W. Layne Jaeger. Timothy J. Pios Ravenswood. John H. Johnson Vivian. Delmon R. Treadway Lochgelly. Vincent K. Sturgill Roseanna.

Army Ralph Wellington Tabor Marie Ray Magdaline Tabor Kepperly Wayne Sears Charleston John and Beatrice Sears Dennis Charles Hurley Davin George Maxine Hurley Kenneth Eugene Petties Wyce Isaile Pauline Petties Jerry Wayne Rhodes Meadow Bridge Eugene Ina Rhodes Edward St. Clair Burnett Corrine Edward Naohie Burnette Carl Edward Clark Allen Junction Daniel Annie Clark John Wilson Mizell John Betty Mizell Robert Truman Scarbro Hinton Jess Mary Scarbro Jerry Wayne Pendry Hudson Edith Pendry Carl Raymond Walters Pecks Mill Marion Anna Walters Roger Dale Sears Beckley Clinton and Brady Sears Elmer Dewey Lowe Bishop John W Winnie H. Wood Jack W. Layne Jaeger Beulah Layne

Cancer Drive Nets $262.51 in Hill District Fund

The Trap Hill District Cancer Fund Drive netted $262.51, announced by district chairman Mrs Violet Daniels. Funds will assist local patients and cancer support services.

Trap Hill Violet Daniels

Scholarships Awarded To Six SSHS Students

Six Shady Spring High School seniors and an alumnus received scholarships at graduation ceremonies by the Shady Spring Citizens Scholarship Foundation. Winners include Ronnie Lilly, Vickie Noor, Lois Wood, Catherine Cheek, Mary Alderman, Brentford Kendrick, and Sue Rylant. Allies among the foundation officers and local leaders also elected were William Merchant as commander of American Legion Post No. 70 and other post officers. The foundation has aided 18 students with $4,500 in funds since inception.

Shady Spring High School Cere William Merchant American Legion Ronnie D. Lilly Vickie Lynn Noor Lois Gladys Wood Catherine Cheek Mary Alderman Brentford Kendrick Sue Rylant Concord College Lilly Carrington Lewis Jr Shady Spring Oscar Lilly West Virginia University Lois Foundation Golden Wood West Virginia Tech Toney Cheek Daniels Catherine Thespians Mary Thurman Alderman Beaver Appalachian Bible Institute Bradley National Honor Society Student Council Keyette Club Future Farmers of America Brentford John S. Kendrick

Crickmer and Mona Lead Slab Fork Elementary Honors

Susan Crickmer and Mona Wilson named best all-around girl and girl and boy at Slab Fork Elementary. Eighth grade top scholastic honors go to Shirley Acord and John Caperton. graduating class includes Susan Crickmer and Mona Wilson among others. Citizenship and multiple subject awards distributed at school awards program.

Susan Crickmer Junior Martin Slab Fork Ele Mentary School Susan Mona Wilson Austin Caperton Caperton Vivian Halsey Kay Eller Elmer Acord Paul Milam Basil Keaton Shirley Acord John Caperton Barbara Ward Franklin Martin Paula Goddard Roger Keaton Hugh Caperton Mary Ann Goddard Gary <Acord Sharon Keaton Jerry Acord Eric Wilson Sam Woods Rosalyn Stone Samuel Austin Caperton Robert James Ingram Joy Faye Birchfield Paul Franklin Milam Alvin Harlow Martin Jr Warren Allen Mills Okey Junior Wyatt John Edward Lawson Russell Eugene Bailey Kay Frances Eller Vivian Leigh Halsey Susan Leigh Crickmer Mary Arlene Acord Mona Lynn Wilson Darios Daniel Ward Charles Henderson Acord Roger Lee Basham Elmer Thomas Acord Basil Ray Keaton

Court ruling jolts TV coverage of trials in Estes case

A 5-4 Supreme Court decision reversed Billie Sol Estes swindling conviction by allowing televised portions of his Texas trial. Four justices deemed TV in court unconstitutional, four dissented. Justice Harlan limited ruling to this case and warned against televising highly sensational trials. Broad industry and state rights concerns cited. Texas and Colorado permit trials televised. most courts follow ABA Canon 35 prohibiting broadcast.

Sam Fogg Washington UPI Supreme Court Texas Billie Sol Estes John Marshall Har Lan Estes Harlan Bruce B. Palmer Oklahoma City Radio-Television News Directors Association Ralph Sewell Daily Oklahoman Times of Sewell Professional Journalism Society Sigma Delta Chi Colorado The American Bar Association

Deeds On File Record of County Real Estate Transactions

Real estate deeds recorded in the clerk of the county court list transfers in Shady Spring Prosperity Crab Orchard and Beckley areas. Buckland to Hodson. Woolwine to Sayre. Sayre to Woolwine. Law to Williams. Jennings to Elkins. Melone to Spinelli. Crab Orchard Planing Mill Inc to Moye. Prices noted: 9000 1700 5000 3750.

Glen Hazel Buckland Donald D. Hodson Shady Spring T. J Nora L. Woolwine Robert B. Sayre

Epilepsy seizure care guidance from Epilepsy Foundation

The Epilepsy Foundation Washington DC advises. Remain calm and do not restrain the patient. Clear the area to prevent injury. Do not force anything between the teeth. If the mouth is open place a soft object between side teeth. Call a doctor only if another major seizure follows or the seizure lasts over ten minutes.

The Epilepsy Foundation Washington, D. C

Rehearsals Set for Cliffside Amphi Show at Local Schools

Rehearsals will continue daily at 10 a.m. at Woodrow Wilson High and Beckley Junior High schools near Cliffside Amphi theatre, signaling ongoing preparations for the community production.

Cliffside Woodrow Wilson High Beckley

Polio Upsurge Is Forecast By Dyer

Health Director N H Dyer warns a possible polio upsurge this summer in West Virginia despite no cases since January 22 1964. He cites low vaccination rates of about 50 percent, birth of many unvaccinated babies, and cyclical disease patterns as factors. Emphasizes continued vaccination with Salk and Sabine vaccines and measuring years rather than months. Also lists weekly report figures on communicable diseases across Raleigh and Wyoming counties.

N. H. Dyer Dyer West Virginia Raleigh Register Raleigh Wyoming Fayette

Honey In The Rock Casts Mike Snyder

Beckley teenager Michael B. Snyder, 17, will appear in the fifth act of Honey in the Rock, West Virginia’s Civil War musical, opening June 26 at Cliffside Amphitheatre Grandview State Park. He previously starred for Beckley Curtain Callers in The Man, portraying a youth with a psychosomatic disorder. A member of The Wayfarers, he plays guitar and banjo and plans to attend college next year. Performances run nightly, June 26 through Sept 5 at 8:30 p.m. EDT, except Mondays.

Beckley Michael B. Snyder West Virginia Mike Beckley Curtain Callers Howard Wilton the Wayfarers

Seven Enlist In Air Force At Lackland AFB

Air Force recruiters report seven men enlisted Monday. Names include Sebert Edwin Wood Kopperston Tommy Eugene Hubbard Bob Calvin Mason Danny Eugene Urban Bobbie Allen Bowen Robert Eugene Uhl and David Robert Williams each with parental mentions. They will begin basic training at Lackland AFB Texas.

Air Force Sebert Edwin Wood Kopperston William H. Wood Tommy Eugene Hubbard Hatcher Leonard G. Hubbard Bob Calvin Mason Summerlee B.C. Mason Danny Eugene Urban Marietta Ohio Paul T. Urban Bobbie Allen Bowen Little Hocking Methel L. Bowen Robert Eugene Uhl Williamson Harold

Lake Mead Length and Depth Details

Lake Mead near Boulder Dam stretches about 115 miles with a depth of 589 feet. The figures highlight the reservoir's substantial size and capacity in the region.

Lake Mead Boulder Dam

Glen White BYF’er of the Month Named

Phyllis Miller named BYF er of the Month at Glen White Missionary Baptist Church for her BYF work and youth choir singing She attends Glen White Junior High School and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Miller.

Phyllis Miller Glen White Missionary Baptist Church Glen White Junior High School Lee Miller

Valdez Bout Cancelled Due to Back Injury

Featherweight Danny Valdez canceled his 12 round showdown with Mercer Smith set for Thursday at the Olympic Auditorium after injuring his back in training. The UPI report notes the bout was to be held in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles UPI Danny Valdez Mercer Smith Olympic Auditorium

Lincoln Memorial Statue Stands 19 Feet High

The Lincoln statue in Washington's Lincoln Memorial is described as nineteen feet tall from head to foot.

Abraham Lincoln Washington Lincoln Memorial

Epilepsy Foundation supports research and education

In the second article of a six part series scientists worldwide study epilepsy from brain sugar effects to infant care. The Epilepsy Foundation funds research and educates to dispel myths and help two million Americans live normal lives. The campaign aims to expand information access and professional training, while addressing social barriers and misunderstanding.

Chicago United Kingdom East Africa Louisiana France Houston TEF Foundation A. B. Baker The Epilepsy Foundation Washington Oigy

Fox and Tym win Saltsjoebadens tennis titles

Allen Fox of Los Angeles defeated Jadix Muerjen of India 6-4 6-0 to win the men's singles in Stockholm. Alice Tym of Peoria Illinois edged Birgetta Lindstrom of Finland 7-5 6-3 to capture the ladies final.

Stockholm Sweden UPI Allen Fox Los Angeles Jadix Muerjen India Alice Tym Peoria Birgetta Lindstrom Finland

Epilepsy Foundation Teaches Teachers to Spot Disorder

Children with epilepsy are sometimes punished for day dreaming because their disorder is undiagnosed. The Epilepsy Foundation in Washington DC runs an annual Teacher Alert program to help teachers recognize symptoms of a condition affecting one in fifty children.

The Epilepsy Foundation Washington, D.C

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ronnie Lilly Lois Wood Kendrick Vickie Noor Timothy J. Pios Ravenswood Henry F Frances L. Pios John H. Johnson Vivian Eddie Alice G. Johnson Delmon R. Treadway Lochgelly George T Pauline M Treadway Vincent K. Sturgill Roseann Ralph V Myrtle S. Sturgill Assembly of God R. C. Jones Atlanta, Ga WWNR T. M. Waldron Lanolin Hazel Bishop G. C. Murphy CO W. Main ST SSHS Merchant Carl Noor Vickie West Virginia Institute of Technology Sue F. N. Rylant Cool Ridge Concord Susan Harwood Julie Capen Burnet M. Hobgood Hobgood Altera Norman Fagan Webbs Florist Mike Synder
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