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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1958
Page
11
Dr George W Crane explains stuttering as a normal phase in toddlers and teens and warns against scolding. He notes that most young stutterers outgrow it with expanded vocabulary and a calm home environment and offers therapeutic tips and his Compliment Club booklet.
Rhodell Mayor Charles Farraggia appointed a committee to meet Raleigh County Court and present an estimate for the cost of a fire house and equipment. The panel includes Fire Chief Alex Hugbert, Councilman C W Lilly, and City Recorder Louis P Beard.
Residents ask about survivors benefits for children over 18, spouses’ retirement eligibility, adoption of grandchildren, and disability benefits. Answers detail conditions for continued payments, retirement routing, and when benefits may be drawn from a deceased worker’s account.
A car driven by Elsie Marie Harold age 60 of 120 Clyde Street and a truck driven by Harold Sterling age 39 of Beckley collided on Prince Street Monday at 9:20 am causing about 700 dollars in damages as reported by City Police. The Rev. W A Tresenwriter pastor of the Church of Living God asks all eligible for the commodities distribution today from 8 am to 2 30 pm at the church and to bring their own containers.
Seven Beckley routemen and sales staff at Fairmont Imperial Ice Cream Co. earned safe driving honors for accident free service totaling 469 072 miles. Recipients include Hiram Reid Paul Bragg Lavern Caffee Earl Godby Wilford Shumate Arnold Kessinger and Ted Phillips, with awards ranging from one to seven years. Presented by Capt. C L Walker of Company D West Virginia State Police.
All members are urged to attend the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4469 meeting in the Memorial Building at 7 30 p m today commander John W Taylor announces. This is the last meeting before the State VFW Convention. Alexander Graham Bell spent 35 of his summer vacations at Beinn Bhreagh Beautiful Mountain.
The Flat Top Women's Club met at Camp Creek for a Father's Day Picnic on Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Grady Keaton and son Mike. Mr and Mrs Harold Wood and daughters Becky and Mary Beth. Mr and Mrs James Rose and children Mary Kat and Jimmy. Mr and Mrs Criss Allen and children Mary Sue and Jimmy. Mr and Mrs W J Rogers and children Doris Faye and Scott. Mr and Mrs Arlo Rogers. Mr and Mrs Virgil Shrewsbury. Mrs James Moster. Mrs Anne Wood. Mrs Virgil Harvey. and Miss Kathryn Lilly. The next meeting is set for July 13 at the home of Mrs Anna Wood.
Twelve contestants will vie in a Queen's Contest sponsored by the Hill Top Financial Committee of the Women's Baptist State Convention. The event, climaxed at Central Baptist Church on July 13, will honor national president Mrs. Nannie I. Burroughs. Co-chairs are Mrs. Mable Tuck and Miss Naomi Hall. Contestants include Mrs. Beatrice Grays, Mrs. Mary Hines, and others from Glen Rovers Glen White Stanaford East Park Beckley Tains. Contestants must contact state chairman by June 15 and each participant will receive a prize.
The Men’s Club of The Methodist Temple heard Rev. Claude R. Collins district superintendent speak on "What Makes A God Church Man." Dinner was served by Group II led by H. K. Stairs and E. T. Gilmer Jr. The invocation was by Don Francis and devotional by Rev. C. G. Eastwood. Wilbur Bays will host at Flat Top Lake July 71 overlooking Baddeck Bay Nova Scotia.
Three driving while intoxicated cases result in $317 in fines in Beckley Police Court. A total of eight intoxicated defendants forfeited $132. About 280 people applied to attend a six week Speech Therapy Clinic in Raleigh County Memorial Building starting June 30, with instructors and screenings in early July.
W T Bill Blakely the general chairman announced a new meeting time for the steering committee and interested parties. The Thursday gathering will start at 5 p m at Amigo baseball park rather than the previously planned hour.
Four youths appeared before Magistrate J K Cole Rhodell on breaking and entering and copper wire theft valued at 200. Junior Gillespie released for lack of evidence. Bobby Boyd and Freddy Seigler released on 500 bonds awaiting Grand Jury action. A 16 year old Rhodell juvenile remanded to jail on bond. George Edwards of Odd remanded on 500 bond awaiting Grand Jury action for peace warrant and moonshine charge. Arnold Morrison of Stanafora released on 500 property bond after Beckley Police Court drink driving arrest. Beulah Mollohan of Bradley ordered to appear for temporary license and driving without license. Arthur Clark Beckley released on 500 property bond on warrants for bastardy and other charges. Autry James Mabscote pled guilty to assault and battery and destruction of property.
Aug 1 marks the 4-cent lavender Lincoln stamp replacing the 3-cent Liberty design. A 7-cent airmail enters sale July 31 in Dayton. Brazil issues a 2.50 cruzeiros stamp for Salto Grande with more releases ahead. First Day Cover Exhibition Aug 1–3 in Philadelphia, plus new listings for United Arab Republic and other regions in Scott’s Chronicle. Free sample available from Scott Publications.
W T Blakely leading Beckley postal improvements says a survey is near completion per Senator John D Hoblitzell Jr. The Post Office Department will review the survey and discuss location and investor inquiry after completion. Senator Hoblitzell sent Blakely a sample lease agreement for new building construction and lease. Burke was fined $5 and costs on both charges.
A compact note lists titles including Masters of Deceit by Hoover and Dear Abby by Van Buren along with other suggested reading. It presents a quirky mix of nonfiction and syndicated columns cited in a catalog-like fashion.
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