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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1961

Page

6

Lincolnville U S A presented by Lincoln School P T A

The Lincoln School P T A will present Lincolnville U S A at 8 p m on March 14 15. Mrs Verlin Walker and Mrs Jack Hylton square dance and Randall Woodip stars. Written and directed by Mrs Albert O'Brien. Music by James Melton Bud Kurtz and trio. Cast includes Molly Hubbard Lyle Boyen Julia Hubbard Conley Wagner Buck Hubbard Betty ODell Rose Rodney ODell Texas Co Beavers Zeke Tobias Randall Wooddell sheriff Gerry Rose Ross Alexander Bill Coleman Black Dog Dillon Ernest Wickline Mousie Woods Richard Smith and others.

Lincolnville Lincoln School Parent - Teacher Association Verlin Walker Jack Hylton Randall Woodip Albert O’brien James Melton Bud Kurtz Olaf Olif Molly Hubbard Lyle Boyen Julia Hubbard Conley Wagner Buck Hubbard Betty O'Dell Rose Rodney O'Dell Texas Beavers Zeke Tobias Randall Wooddell the Sheriff Gerry Rose Ross Alexander Bill Coleman Black Dog Dillon Ernest Wickline Mousie Woods Richard Smith

Weather satellite Tiros I images large Earth area

One of the television cameras on the Tiros I weather satellite focused on a 640000 square mile area of the earth.

Tiros I

Saks Jewelers Manager In Satisfactory Condition After Incident

Bernard Saks, 43, of Woodlawn Avenue, manager of Saks Jewelers, is in satisfactory condition in a local hospital after suffering a coronary insufficiency at the Lyric Theater Sunday night. Beckley Rescue Squad administered oxygen before he was hospitalized.

Bernard Saks Woodlawn Ave Saks Jewelers Lyric Theater Beckley Rescue Squad Saks

Mrs Pauline Smith Treated for Splinter at Beckley Hospital

Mrs Pauline Smith of Crab Orchard was treated at Beckley Hospital Thursday for a splinter under a fingernail. The injury occurred while she was working at Beckley Manufacturing Co.

Pauline Smith Beckley Hospital Beckley Manufacturing Co

Princewick Men Face Hearings

A Princewick man Donald Rutledge was booked at Raleigh County Jail at 9 23 p m Saturday on charges of being drunk and indecent exposure. Charley A Gutlett also of Princewick was jailed at 7 15 p m Saturday by a deputy sheriff on a charge of being a fugitive from Virginia. Billy Lilly of Flat Top was released Sunday after a $162 appearance bond and must appear Saturday. Lilly was arrested by State Police at 4 a m Sunday on drunk driving and moonshine charges. Charles M Moore Jr of 1921 By Pass was released after a $1000 bond for two charges from Friday night drunken driving hit and run. hearing set for Tuesday at 2 p m. Eddie Eastman alias Eddie Evans was arrested by Beckley Police at 10 40 p m Saturday for assault and battery and is jailed in lieu of bond.

Princewick Donald Rutledge Raleigh County Charley A. Gutlett Virginia Billy Lilly Flat Top W. A. Burke Burke Lilly Charles M. Moore Jr Eddie Eastman Eddie Evans Beckley Eastman

Young Driver Hurt In Auto Accident

A 17 year old Willis Branch youth was admitted to Beckley Hospital at 11:50 p.m. Saturday in satisfactory condition after an automobile crash on Sand Branch Road near Maynor. Harold Conley sustained head and chest injuries. his 1949 car was demolished. Jackie Coleman of Long Branch was treated and released.

Willis Branch Beckley Hospital Harold Conley Conley Jackie Coleman Long Branch Maynor Sand Branch

Merger of Five County Girl Scout Councils Explained Wednesday

The merger plan uniting Raleigh Fayette Boone Kanawha and Putnam Girl Scout councils will be outlined at a Wednesday neighborhood meeting in The Methodist Temple at 1 30 pm Speakers include Mrs R A Updike and Mrs C E Staats Panelists cover program training finances camping and interpretation Raleigh County leaders provide refreshments The Enchanted Hills unit aims to serve more girls with a complete budget and expanded training and camping opportunities Funds will come from a regional fund drive united fund cookie sales and camp fees The office staff would include five professionals and three full time clerical workers

Methodist Temple R. A. Updike Montgomery C. E. Staats Charleston Kanawha County Girl Scout Council E. V. Bow Man of Beckley Blaine Tanner E. K. Davidson James T. Farris R. Francis Parker C. Woods Raleigh County Raleigh Fayette Boone Kanawha Putnam Counties Girl Scouts Enchanted Hills Neighthood Association United Fund Kanawha Valley

Den 4 Cub Scouts Display Honor Banner

The Sophia Cub Scouts Den 4 receives the honor banner for the month as Terry Weese, denner, shows the banner at the ceremony.

Den 4 Sophia Cub Scouts Terry Weese Denner Mike Cello Johnny Conklin Michael Spicer

Beckley Chamber Seeks Beckley Annexation Expansion

The Beckley Chamber of Commerce Expansion Committee discussed boundary expansion for Beckley. Chairman James Lowe led as members urged city administration backing and clear commitments to new residents. The committee seeks suburban improvements to guide planning and will meet City Council to air annexation possibilities with members Lowe Sayre Ashworth Minter Armentrout Morehouse McDaniel and Hodel.

Beckley Lowe Floyd M. Sayre Jr John C. Ashworth A. K. Minter Jr R. B. Armentrout Gene Morehouse James McDaniiel E. J. Hodel

Beta Sigma Phi fundraiser aims to top $1000 for charity

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority plans its Raleigh County Crippled Children and Adults Inc drive, hoping to exceed $1,000. By Saturday morning, $700 had been received, with additional donations expected from a dance. Easter Lily street sales netted $243 with several sellers named from local groups and schools.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Raleigh County Crippled Children and Adults Inc Jack Clemons

New Federal Act Expands Health Benefits for Retired Workers

The Federal Employees Health Benefits Act of 1960 creates a government funded plan for certain retirees and survivor annuitants, to start July 1, 1961, covering about 415000 people not under the 1959 act. A. T. Briley announced meetings in North Charleston and Huntington to explain eligibility and enrollment as part of a nationwide health benefits program.

A. T. Briley Cincinnati Ohio National Association of Retired Civil Employes U. S. Civil Service Commission North Charleston Recreation Center Seventh Ave. W Federal Building 5Th and 8Th Streets Huntington Briley

Seventeen Apply for Work at Beckley Employment Office

Seventeen persons filed applications for work at the Beckley Office of Employment Security Friday. They included one nurse's aide, one maid, one spot welder, one truck driver, one platen pressman, one welder helper, one electric apprentice, three truck drivers, one service station attendant, three construction laborers, one dump truck driver, one mine shuttle car operator, and one coal loader.

Beckley Oine of Employment Security Platten

Dry Hill-Prosperity Group Plans Election

The Dry Hill Prosperity Country Life group will elect officers for 1961 62 at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Community Building. The nominating committee proposed at least two nominations for each office with one nominee from the committee and others from the floor. Residents of Dry Hill and Prosperity are urged to attend. membership requires only residency in either community.

Dry Hill-Prosperity Country Life Group W. O. Bowyer Basil Bailey Herbert Atha Hattie Thurman Larry Stover Dry Hill Prosperity William S. Stump

Ministers Hear Lutheran Pastor At Beckley Meeting

The Rev. Charlies Delaney Jr of St. Luke Lutheran Church Beckley was to speak at a Beckley Area Ministerial Association meeting at 10 30 a m today in Beckie Presbyterian Church. Attendees from all area ministries were invited. meetings occur the first Monday of each month at 10 30 a m per Rev. Don Francis secretary treasurer.

Charlies Delaney Jr St. Luke Lutheran Church Beckley Beckley Area Presbyterian Church Don Francis

Car To Be Awarded Wednesday Afternoon

Beckley Bargain Days grand prize car will be presented to the winner at 1 p.m. Wednesday in front of the Raleigh County courthouse on Main Street. The award was moved from tonight to a daytime ceremony.

Beckley Bargain Days Raleigh County Main Street

PTA Plans Yard Fix At East Park Tuesday Meeting

East Park Elementary Parent-Teacher Association will meet at 7 pm Tuesday to plan fixing the school yard. Mrs. John Sorrells, president, urges all parents to attend. refreshments will be provided by Mrs. Esther Motley, Mrs. Vernie Carter, and Mrs. Delilah Bandy.

East Park Elementary Parent - Teacher Association John Sorrells Esther Motley Vernie ‘Carter Delilah Bandy

Three Cases Dismissed in Raleigh County Court

Raleigh County Circuit Judge Norman Knapp dismissed three cases on motions by the plaintiffs. Each suit was settled out of court. Dismissed actions include Perdue Transfer and Storage Co. v North East Mining Corp et al, Crab Orchard Planning Mill Inc v Wilbert Harrah and Lillian James dba James Grocery v Margaret and Dallas England.

Raleigh County Norman Knapp Perdue Transfer and Storage Co North East Mining Corp Crab Orchard Planning Mill, Inc Wilbert Harrah Lillian James James Grocery Margaret Dallas England

Clear Fork Band Tub Section Members Named

Seven members of the Clear Fork High School band trumpet section are listed from seated left to right Sue Daniel Myrtle Stover Carolyn Fraley and Linda Wingo with standers Brenda Jarrell Sandra Thompson and Billy Stover.

Clear Fork High School Tumpet Sue Daniel Myrtle Stover Carolyn Fraley Linda Wingo Brenda Jarrell Sandra Thompson Billy Stover

Shoplifting and Driving Violations Charged

Bernice Austin, who named Patricia Cooney to police, faces Beckley Police Court tonight on a shoplifting charge after an arrest at 3 05 p m Saturday and posting a $100 bond. Elsie May Stewart, 46, of 1202 Scott Ave, cited Sunday at 8 40 a m and ordered to court on expired license plate charge.

Bernice Austin, Mead Patricia Cooney Beckley Elsie May Stewart Scott Ave

Clifton Ballard Treated For Hand Burn At Raleigh General

Clifton L Ballard of 116 Sprague Ave was treated at Raleigh General Hospital Thursday for blood poisoning in his hand caused by a severe burn. The incident details remain limited but the patient underwent medical care for infection resulting from the burn.

Clifton L. Ballard Sprague Ave Raleigh General Hospital

Neighborhood Contact Selected For New Scout Troop

Ted Lacy was appointed Monday night to serve as neighborhood commissioner for a new Boy Scout troop at Fairdale Elementary School. Wallace Noble district scout executive said about 18 interested boys and their fathers attended the organization session. Lacy and Sheldon F. Covey principal of the school will contact an area man to serve as scoutmaster.

Ted Lacy Fairdale Wallace Noble Lacy Sheldon F. Covey

Civitans Prepare For Officer Election

Beckley Civitan Club named a nominating committee to report at the next meeting with a slate of officers. Members are N. R. Coleman Amerigo Cappellari Dr. James T. Farris Isadore Wein and William D. Nace. A second committee to decide on the national essay contest is led by Mayor Cecil L. Miller. The club will meet Montgomery Civitan at 1 pm March 19 for a bowling match at Bowl Wick. Commodities will be distributed at Sprague Warehouse from 9 am to 2 pm Thursday. bring containers for rice and beans.

Beckley Civitan Club N. R. Coleman Amerigo Cappellari James T. Farris Isadore Wein William D. Nace Cecil L. Miller Montgomery Civitan Club Bowl Wick

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