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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1963

Page

10

Beta Thetas Plan Dinner and Dance in Oak Hill

The Beta Theta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Fountain Terrace Lanes. They heard about a March 11 film event A Ticket to Freedom From Fear of Cervical and Breast Cancer at Oak Hill Grade School with Dr. J. N. Jarrett and Dr. R. M. German. Plans included pledge training, a March 16 Centennial Ball concession, and a potential April dinner dance for new officers.

Oak Hill BNS Beta Sigmi Phi Fountain Terrace Lanes J. N. Jarrett R. M. German Loyd Warrick Robert Stoner Beta Theta Chapter National Guard Larry Navick Joe Moreau T. G. Pettry Mark Miller Lucille McCoy Maurice Carden Tom Humphries Pat Waters H. L. Stricklin W. R. Lessick Sticklin Pettry Robert Patrick McCoy Carden Moreau Miller Humphries Warrick Jr Andrew Warrick Harry Price

Fayette County Farm Bureau and Home Demonstration Council Plan Joint Meeting

A joint quarterly meeting of Fayette County Farm Bureau and Home Demonstration Council is set for Thursday at the Legion Home in Fayetteville. The program includes agency presentations on soil conservation and agricultural services, followed by separate business sessions and a midday luncheon hosted by local homemaker clubs.

Fayetteville RNS Fayette Ward Ashford Soil Conservation Service Kathleen Hess Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Stanley Moore Plant Pest Control Division Beatrice F. Whanger Ethel Banks John D. Cutlip H. L. Riggle West Virginia Cooperative Extension Service Mrs. Kelly Home Demonstration Club Calvin Kenney

Commuting Problem Before Congress

Sen. Abraham Ribicoff argues mass transit aid is essential as Congress funds moon projects. He says traffic solutions must come from states and regions, not a single Washington plan, while Sen. Lausche opposes the bill as federal overreach.

Washington UPI Abraham Ribicoff D-Conn Senate Banking Congress Ribicoff

Strike Talks Still Deadlocked In New York

Mayor Wagner reports no appreciable progress in 88 day old newspaper strike negotiations. Talks began at 12 30 p m and ended near midnight with union asking automation related retraining funds and pensions. Post resumes after a five edition 96 page run as five dailies shut down since December 8.

NEW York UPI Robert F. Wagner Wagner Bertram Powers New York Post Post Dorothy ‘Schiff New York Publishers Association

Jailor Willie Watson Named for Fayette County Court House

Willie Watson of Mount Hope has been appointed night jailer at Fayette County Court House and began duties Friday. A Fayette County native, he attended DuBois High School and Tuskegee Institute, formerly worked for the U S Air Force, and is married to Lillian Thomas. He belongs to New Hope Baptist Church and the Kanawha Valley Bowling Association.

Willie Watson Mount Hope Fayette County Watson DuBois High School Tuskegee Institute Tuskegee Lillian Thomas New Hope Baptist Church Kanawha Valley Bowling Association

International Nuclear Force Details Told

Washington reports details of a proposed multi lateral nuclear force led by the United States. About 200 Polaris missiles would sit on 25 or more ships with up to eight per vessel. NATO crews would join a unified legion with distinctive uniforms and flag. European members would pay most costs, and any participant could veto a firing order.

Washington UPI United States Livingston Merchant NATO

Be A Reporter Invites Local News Submissions

Fayette Raleigh and Wyoming counties residents urged to share tips with Raleigh Register reporters identified by RNS Regional News Service logo. Citizens should contact nearest local correspondent listed with names and phone numbers across multiple towns.

Fayette Raleigh Wyoming Raleigh Register

Wisconsin home economists explain mashed potato taste differences

University of Wisconsin home economists say peeling and soaking potatoes for about 24 hours when making large batches alters color and flavor. Dehydrated potatoes were found to have poorer texture and consistency than fresh or frozen spuds based on 15 tasters.

Madison, Wis UPI University of Wisconsin

State Finance Report urges $300000 capitol repairs fund

Charleston report by Truman E. Gore to Gov. Barron calls for a $300000 capital repairs fund and 24 hour uniformed police protection for the statehouse. He warns neglect could raise repair costs and invite vandalism, noting Centennial year reflections on public image and visitor courtesy.

Charleston UPI Statehouse State Department of Finance and Administration Truman E. Gore W. W. Barron Gore Capitol Eapitol

Big Dipper may reshape over cosmic time

Astronomers note the Big Dipper is wider at the top today than in 50 000 BC when it was narrower at the bottom. They project that by 50 000 AD the dipper pattern will hardly resemble its current form.

Unusual 1960 Census Occupations List Odd Jobs

The 1960 U.S. census occupational index notes diverse entries such as alligator trapper snake charmer tree killer and worm gatherer among its recorded jobs, illustrating quirky American employment interests of the era.

State Bands May Tour U S For Centennial

A West Virginia Centennial proposal would send selected high school bands on a nationwide tour this summer to promote the state centennial. District leaders backed the idea after surveys found strong support. 46 band leaders participated and about 14 bands would be chosen from taped performances.

Charleston West Virginia United States West Virginia Centennial Commission Jack H. Gentry Gentry Pineville

State Leads In Job Retraining Programs In WV

Gov. W. W. Barron announced West Virginia leads the nation in people completing federal state job retraining courses and ranks first in trainees placed in employment. The state reports 1,011 completers, 592 placed in jobs, with Pennsylvania and Michigan following in both categories.

Charleston UPI W. W. Barron West Virginia Barron Mountain State Pennsylvania Michigan Area Redevelopment Administration

Keating calls Congress to clean house over scandals

Congressman Len B. Keating argued on New York TV that Congress must purge itself of conflicts of interest and junketing to restore credibility. He cited scandals involving relatives on payrolls and improper perks as evidence of decline in congressional influence.

Washington UPI Len Kenneth B. Keating R-N.y Congress Keating New York Congressional

Verona Tremor Causes No Casualties or Damage

An earthquake hit Verona on Monday with authorities reporting no injuries or structural damage despite visible shaking.

Verona Italy UPI

Death notices and funeral announcements

Dorothy Lewis age 4 of 812 South Kanawha Street funeral 2 pm Tuesday in Caffee Funeral Home Chapel Rev Donald Lowe burial Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens arrangements by Caffee Funeral Home William Edward Painter age 62 of Mabscott funeral 2 pm Tuesday Calvary Baptist Church burial Sunset Memorial Park body taken to church 1 hour before service Masonic rites Beckley Lodge Tuesday 1 pm Shrewsbury Paul Michael Shrewsbury age 2 of Beckley funeral 2:30 pm Wednesday Melton Mortuary Chapel burial Davis Addition Mt Tabor Cemetery Fara Crochetta age 74 of Bradley requiem high mass 9 am Tuesday St Francis de Sales Church burial Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens rosary 7:30 pm Monday Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Chapel Gibson Terry Easley age 69 of Sophia died March 3 a local hospital body at Williams Funeral Home until one hour prior to funeral 2 pm Tuesday March 8 First Baptist Church Sophia burial Hotcoat Cemetery pallbearers listed honorary pallbearers named

Lewis Lewis Dorothy Kanawha Street Caffee Funeral Home Donald Lowe Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens William Edward Mabscott Calvary Baptist Church Sunset Memorial Park Beckley Shrewsbury Paul Michael Melton Mortuary Chapel Davis Mt. Tabor Fara Fara Crochetta Bradley St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Sylvester Staud Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Gibson Gibson Terry Easley Sophia Williams Funeral Home First Baptist Church Dewey Wilson Wade Webb Hotcoat Cemetery Monroe Coleman Orin Graham G. W. Mooney al Janey Mac Basham George Bragg Edgar Richards Jake Deweese Troy Martin Troy Lusk Woodie Smith L. R. Mason Cleve Young Tom Bowman L. Crutchfield Sherman Akers James Sayers

Aid Offered by Barron to Mobilize State Rehab Efforts

W. W. Barron told the Commission on the Handicapped he can mobilize state leaders to coordinate rehabiliation work in counties. The 18 member advisory group reviewed 32 recommendations including a state sheltered workshop for the severely disabled and blind. Barron will receive proposals this week. F. Ray Power was reelected commission chairman. The article notes the giant sable antelope as a contrasting fact.

Charleston UPI W. W. Barron Barron Mildred Bateman F. Ray Power

Almanac highlights and World events for March 5

This almanac notes today is Tuesday March 5 1963 with moon phase near full. It recalls the Boston Massacre in 1770 Nazi Reichstag results in 1933 Stalin death in 1953 Khrushchev warning in 1962 and a Stalin quote about work as duty.

United Press International Venus Mars Boston Germany Reichstag Josef Stalin Russia Kremlin Khrushchev Soviet Communist Party Central Committee

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America National Aeronautics and Space Administration Manned Spacecraft Center Houston Tex Gordon Cooper Jr Virgil I. Grissom M. Scott Carpenter Walter M. Schirra Jr John H. Glenn Jr Alan B. Shepard Jr Donald K. Slayton Edward H. White I James A. McDivitt John W. Young Elliot M. Lee Jr Charles Conrad Jr Frank Borman Neil A. Armstrong Thomas P. Stafford James A. Lovell Jr Beta Thetas Farm Bureau Council Frank Lausche Ohio House Armed Services Committee Carl Vinson House Commerce Florida Leroy Collins National Association of Broadcasters Senate White House House James E. Webb House Space Committee Roswell Magill the Treasury Roosevelt Ways & Means Committee Kennedy International Nuclear Force Raleigh & Register Fairdale Glen Daniel C. W. Walker Jr Tunney Hunsaker Flat Top Ghent Cordie Nugen Glen White Donnie Nuckols Elizabeth Robinson MacArthur Elmer Akers Maple Fork Mad Tams Helen Starlen Stella) Teaster U.S Melton Mortuary Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel Africa Animal Kingdom Hospital Homedial Floral CO City Ave Beckley Hospital John Daniel Fred Richmond Kenneth Hilling Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel Frank Giardella HO ‘Webb & Neal Funeral Home Ambulance Service R. H. Neal Mgr Vance Drive Deconcommoniente Ollie Brogan Alpoca Edger Todd's Grocery and Hardware Beaver Foster Hardware Co Main St W. Va Montgomery Ward Grerameneeny Nian Tepcies Adenine Aerseese- Wei Call Woodlawn Avenue Beckley Newspapers Corp Jo Ann Hardwick Richard F Hardwick, Jr Ad Beckley Newspapers Corp Robert L. Amick Beckley Newspapers Verlie Tilley Call Sam G. Foley Lowell Foley Charley Earl R. Huddle Earl’s Dial Zella Neville St Southern Institute of Graphic Arts South P. O Nashville Tennessee W. C. Rogers Plumbing & Heating Temple St Ashworth’s Wright Halstead TTC Ashworth John W. Eye Television West Sparks Prince St Rg. T All Makes TV Valley Dr North Sprague Sonnannennpeiet Willey Brothers Hinton Jan Campbell Music Co Thompson Jim Green Raleigh Insurance Agency Land of Oz Curb King Tut Drive Inn Bob's Drive Inn Valley Drive Avon Cosmetics Bostick Ave Adelaide Toronto Ontario Canada Montgomery Area Wyoming General Hospital Mullens California Hope Calvert President Hotel Lewisburg Standard Coffee Company Pioneer Hotel Rainelle W. C. Mills AAA E. Robinson Ave Barberton W. E. Sears American Lubricants Co Daytona Punch Mining D. H. Bennett E. Beckley R. L. Stinson Myers Ave Mary Alice Lilly Athens Fotos & Co FORD Go-Kart Motors K & K Music Jim Chambers American Glass & Mirror Co. Inc Beckley Mt. Hope Rd the Almanac U.S.S.R Hopkins Valley Drive South Edward Snuffer Dry Hill F.H.A Quality Lumber & Supply Co
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