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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1961
Page
9
Reader admonishes tax spend by federal agencies, cites FDA actions in one month including condemnation of a therapeutic vibrator and misbranding cases, removal of contaminated foods and products, and disposal of large quantities of unsafe goods. Concludes personal value of tax dollars and offers a pamphlet from Dr. Hyman.
Almanac entries note March 10 1961 as the 69th day of the year with 296 days remaining. The moon, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus and Mars are visible. historical notes include the first U S paper money in 1862, Bell's 1876 telephony message, Stilwell's 1942 appointment, and 1945 B 29 raids on Japan. Thoreau is cited with a caution about enterprises needing new clothes.
Beaver Lions Club Thursday meeting drew 34 members as District Governor Dr. James Shelton was the guest speaker. The event featured remarks and club updates during the evening gathering.
The Fellowship Guild of the Firs Baptist Church Prosperity held a Monday program themed Change Places Please. Mrs William D Nelson led noting home attitudes must reflect Christian ties with Meridal yla Creed and Sharon K Bailey assisting. A spaghetti dinner served 4 30 to 7 30 p m March 17 while plans were finalized for Clear Fork High School reps to attend the 11th annual confab and decorate the church nursery and buy library books.
Raleigh County students at Marshall University are listed on the Dean's Honor Roll for the first semester. Sudith Greiner and Scarlett O'Hara McKinney appear among Beckley area names, with multiple majors and GPA ranges from 3.0 to 3.5 and one at 3.78.
The Circuit Court of Raleigh County WV grants Eula M Matlock a divorce from Edward T Matlock. Edward is a non resident. he must answer by April 14 1961 via attorney Thomas Canterbury Box 1189 Beckley WV or face judgment by default. Clerk C Harold Hanks entered the order March 9 1961.
Radiations warn against head-strong temper. seek freedom of expression under planetary influence. Aspects favor educational matters and organizing ability. In 1830 Edwin Budding patented a lawn mower machine for croping lawn surfaces. early mowers were hand pushed or horse drawn. one inventor used camel power.
A quirky horoscope page blends futuristic hints about dialing home ovens with sun sign advice. Aries through Pisces receive brief character notes, urging charm, focus, realism, or restraint, while stray typographical errors and odd names pepper the text.
Colorado legislators prepare to vote today on an amendment to an amendment to a bill affecting the state occupational disease law. Sealed bids are due in Charleston WV by 10 am March 21 1961 for two road projects in Raleigh County including Wade Daniels Arnett Road and Surveyor Eccles Road on Route 3 with set guaranties and right to reject any bids.
Obituaries list several death notices including Ulysses Grant Elkines age 81 of Crab Orchard Sylvester Cuvelier 68 of Glen View Linda Carol Grose 23 formerly of Stanaford Phillip Kemp 60 Layland Orley R Jack Weaver 73 of 328 Bailey Avenue and others with funeral times venues and burial plans.
A collection of advertisements for photographers offering genuine oil portraits from a California studio, plus an education ad for a Southern Newspaper Publishers Association graphic arts school. Also includes local service ads for radio repair, Channel Master installations, plumbing, heating, upholstery, and pickup delivery radio services.
Beckley TV radio appliance repair service also antenna repair and installation. Same day service. Dial CL 2 4271. Ashworth Firestone 211 Prince St. Ph. CL 3 4213. Honest dealing. All work guaranteed.
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