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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1961
Page
11
Charleston column note from UPI features a conservation officer fielding odd calls. A caller asks how to tell if a snake is poisonous and requests a description. The piece highlights quirky, practical inquiries received by wildlife authorities.
Bob Bowers, head of the education division, notes daily odd questions and letters to the West Virginia Conservation Commission. From trout before season to ununiformed officers and robin eggs to record snakes, letters reveal public curiosity and mix of humor with hunting violations. A man jailed for a Doddridge County hunting infraction later subscribed to the Conservation Magazine.
The column urges patience with slower listeners and requests for help when needed. It advises unemotional discussion of family finances and stresses maintaining calm discourse while pursuing personal goals and tasks.
An odd import story notes Special shoes for subway riders may come from Paris as the item allegedly screams when stepped on. The piece blends a quirky product idea with a horoscope column warning readers about personal missteps and life lessons.
A small frightened deer chased by men and chased near Parkersburg flood wall died after a conservation officer arrived following a call from police. The deer was pursued through several spots as it tried to escape threats in the city.
Beckley Babe Ruth League action features Keatley and New River Supply, first and second in the American Division, clashing in the opener of a doubleheader. Bays Buick (3-6) faces King Photo in the nightcap with Photo third, only a half game ahead. Silver Brand tightens National League standings with 6-5 win over Eric's, while Harry's handles Patton's 13-3 to move to 4-5 as Eric's remains 6-3 and Silver Brand 6-4.
WVU head coach Gene Corum and staff spoke to youths at the State Industrial School for Boys in Pruntytown WV, showing films from the Alumni-Varsity game. Public Institutions Commissioner Hodgson hopes to expand such visits to girls schools and prisons if well received, noting volunteer athletes from WVU and past appearances by Jerry West.
In Buffalo, IL All-Stars edged the Cleveland Indians 2-0 as five pitchers combined for a two hitter and 11 strikeouts. Bob Johnson drove in both IL runs with a fifth inning single after Ted Savage’s pinch hit and a Tom John error. Veale earned the win, and Pena fanned the side in the ninth.
A deer pursued repeatedly by a man and his family and later captured in a garage died minutes after officials were alerted. The creature, its tongue hanging out, had been chased in a continuing pursuit across several days.
World flyweight champion Pone Kingpetch of Thailand defeated Japanese challenger Mitsunori Seki by split decision after 15 rounds at Kuramae Sumo Arena. Referee Chua Chakshurakuha and American judge Nat Fleischer scored 147-138 for Kingpetch, while Japanese judge Tezuke preferred Seki 145-144. UPI had 145-142 for the winner.
The State Conservation Commission reports this week stocking trout streams across three counties to support fishing during the July 4 holiday. Read lists include Barbour Teter Creek Lake Berkeley Harlan Run Tuscarora Creek Mill Creek Braxton Sutton Dam Elk River Fayette Glade Creek Grant Big Run Stoney River North Fork South Branch River Greenbrier Summit Lake Laurel Fork Howards Creek Second Creek Hampshire Cold Stream Edwards Run Dillons Run Hardy Moore s Run Waites Run Trout Run Lost River Jefferson Evitts Run Big Bulletin Run Monongalia Coopers Rock Lake Pendleton Big Run Laurel Fork Seneca Creek Trout Run North Fork Nicholas Cranberry River Pocahontas Williams River South Fork Cranberry West Fork Greenbrier Little River Seneca Lake Randolph Mill Creek Laurel Fork Gandy Creek Shavers Fork Spruce Knob Lake Tucker Horseshoe Run Sliphill Mill Run Clover Run Blackwater River Webster Laurel Fork Elk River Cranberry River
Syracuse hosts the Charleston Marlins to start a 17 day road trip after a late season slump, a three game set here precedes a four game series at Rochester. Hal Deitz vies to start for the Marlins who eye a return to Charleston on July 14. Ray Oliver is optioned to Lancaster in the Eastern League, per manager Joe Ryan.
In Beckley Warren Williams League action Eppys Drug seeks rebound after a 5 0 defeat by Duncan Catron Monday. Post 32 and Eppys clash in game two while Dias Floral and Thompson Drugs finish the twin on the road. Finney drives in three for Duncan Catron and Murray earns the win with 2 hits allowed and 17 strikeouts.
City Softball League features Sparks TV against Beaver Merchants and W V Casket vs Park Drag on tonight's slate. Monday makeup games saw undefeated Dido's Sunoco win 12–4 over Beaver Merchants with Sparks TV also victorious. Furrow of Beaver hit the lone homer. Sparks hitters included Parker Holt Pegram Akers.
New floor sander and edger for rent at Todd's Grocery and Hardware in Beaver. Call CL 3-8373 for availability and rates.
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