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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1961
Page
6
Rhodell Town Council held a special meeting to certify June 6 election results. New officials attended. Cecil Sizemore offered assistance to newcomers. All outgoing bills paid and a $286 missing fund restored. Rose McKinney elected new mayor.
Nine men enlisted in the Air Force at Beckley Recruiting Main Station on Friday. Otuce Jack Craddock from Pax. Kermit Lee Milam of Bloomingrose. Tyrone Edward Mills of Scarbro. Charles Victor Barbour of Charleston. Jerry Morgan Mace of Charleston. Kenneth Lee Mollohan of Charleston. Gene Edward Farmer of Accoville. William Douglas Lightner, Meadow Creek. Charles Edward Cox of Beckley.
Dr. Harold Thomas Hyman warns complete formula weight loss plans fail long term. They exploit hunger and do not adapt to individual caloric needs or daily activity, often leading to rebound weight gain and wasted effort. Instead he advocates steady portion control and regular exercise with a simple meal plan. He offers a leaflet titled What About Hardening of the Arteries for ten cents.
The Lou Ella Wright Mission Circle of Ebenezer Baptist Church plans to assist with purchasing lighting fixtures for the new church building. Members and the pastor discussed fund raising and a rainy day sacrificial giving program at a Tuesday meeting. Reverend Corey O Mitchell spoke on proposals from engineers regarding sanctuary lighting. Attending members included Mrs Elijah Jackson and several named presidents and officers.
West Virginia awaits a decision on the new Department of Commerce head as Gov. Barron and state party leaders weigh the Beckley businessman Smith who refuses to comment while Barron is in Hawaii. The post, created by the 55th Legislature, carries a 14000 salary and aims to lure industry and boost tourism.
Just-A-Mere Club members voted Monday to donate to Ernest Hairston to fund his trip to the Olympic Games for Deaf Athletes in Finland. The meeting in Richmond Building featured a juvenile delinquency debate and reports of recent civic gifts and donations.
Four Beckley area churches enter contestants in the Miss Hilltop Contest at New Hope Baptist Church on July 23. Winners will be crowned Miss Virginia Baptist and Miss Hilltop Baptist at the Hilltop Convention on August 17. Contestants include Betty Hairston Sandra Gregory Florence Ferrell and Patricia Hill with sponsors from their churches.
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