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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1961
Page
10
A physician urges women to rely on regular physical exams and Pap tests to detect cervical cancer in situ early. He explains that early signs are misleading and emphasizes prompt surgery or radiation for a cure, advising readers to seek competent surgeons and obtain Dr Hyman’s information leaflet.
The Lincoln School Parent Teacher Association held a planning meeting for the 1961 62 term at the home of new president Paul Reid. Programs were arranged for the next term and the annual minstrel was scheduled for March next year.
James Gilchrist III nine year old son of Mr and Mrs James Gilchrist Jr of 509 Orchard Ave received treatment at Beckley Hospital for an injury to his left leg following a bicycle accident Saturday.
S. F. Thomas is president of the newly organized Shady Spring Methodist Men's Club formed at a May meeting. Officers were installed Thursday at a church fellowship dinner led by Beckley District lay leader R. L. Davis. Other officers include Arlie Richmond vice president Everett Underwood secretary treasurer and Robert Thomas reporter. Committee chairs named: Fred Ritch project Alfred Burns program Douglas Lowe attendance Robert Thomas publicity Arlie Richmond devotional. The Rev. Frank Perry is pastor. Florists listed by DIAS FLORAL CO 345 City Ave CL 3456.
Sophia volunteers from the Fire Department led by Fire Chief Dan Pinson and Assistant Chief Jack Weese wash town streets. Darrell Barr participates while Mayor James Salyers and Buford Mann assist off to the side.
Seven men enlisted in the Army at Beckley Recruiting Main Station on Friday. They are Donald Culbertson of Bluefield, Billy Gray Bledsoe of Decota, Billy Thomas Arden of Cabin Creek, Earnest Thomas Hayden of Radford Virginia, Thomas Clinton Thompson of New River Virginia, Franklin McCloud of Yalyn, and Bruce Elbert Snyder of Beckley. Several are assigned to armor in Europe while others are unassigned.
Present for you and yours urges self improvement through reading socializing or enrolling in a summer course. Aries to Aquarius forecasts offer reminders to value friends, pace work, stay practical, protect finances, and seek meaning in dreams, with notes on trust and thoughtful spousal rapport.
Deborah and Rene Ferguson, daughters of Mr and Mrs Howard Ferguson of Columbus Ohio, are spending the summer with grandparents Mr and Mrs Arthur Barker of Harper Heights and Mr and Mrs DuBois Ferguson of Riley Street. They are here with their parents and Mrs Grace Ellis of Columbus.
Public notice states Julia R Thompson Scarbro will receive a bachelor of arts degree today at Wayne State University Detroit Michigan. Also appears a public notice about debts disclaimer and various county court scheduling in Raleigh County West Virginia with clerk Cr O Smith Jr and dates June 21 1961 and July 5 1961.
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