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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1963

Page

8

Stotesbury Groups Sponsor Recreation Center Project

Stotesbury Community Club and Homemakers Club sponsor a recreation center project at the Zeigler home. Proceeds fund a new roof for the jointly owned building and plan a cleanup campaign for coal-house hillsides with flowers and vines. A prior window theft is noted. repairs were made and a final payment to Kelly Development Co. remains.

Stotesbury Community Club Stotesbury RNS James F. Zeigler Homemakers Club Kelly Development Co Oak Hill

Jefferies Seeks Ward 2 GOP Committee Post

W L Jeffries of 426 S Fayette St seeks re election to the City Republican Executive Committee from Ward 2. Precincts include Central School No 3 Raleigh County Vocational Technical Center No 7 Woodrow Wilson High School No 8 and South Oakwood Avenue No 13. Incumbent Harold A Hedrick also seeks re election in Ward 2. Jeffries has served as committeeman since the 1960 election.

Republican W. L Jeff Jeffries S. Fayette St Central School Raleigh County Vocational Technical Center Woodrow Wilson High School South Oakwood Avenue Harold A Velma) Hedrick Jeffries Raleigh County Republican Executive Committee

Naval Academy Moves to Newport During Civil War

The U S Naval Academy relocated from Annapolis Maryland to Newport Rhode Island amid the Civil War, reflecting wartime adjustments in training and operations. The transfer shifted the institution’s location and impacted midshipman training facilities.

U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis Newport R. I

Honey In The Rock Promotion Director At Capitol

Mrs. Mary R. Scott, promotion director for Honey In The Rock, is in Charleston awaiting completion of the Senate Journal. During the 1963 West Virginia Legislature session she accepted an appointment as attache assigned to the Journal.

Mary R. Scott Charleston Senate Journal West Virginia

Military Men In The News At Home And Overseas

Several West Virginia natives are highlighted in military news items. Sgt Kermit W. Birchfield of Beckley serves at Ft Campbell Ky during Exercise Cold Eagle with the 101st Airborne Division and is married to Reva. Sgt Robert L. Murdock of Bradley serves with the Second Battalion Ninth Marine Regiment on Okinawa in Pacific Fleet amphibious operations. Pfc Richard D. Mabrey of Midway and Pfc Charles R. Bowling of Crab Orchard accompany the Third Battalion Eighth Marine Regiment in a two month Caribbean training exercise with more than 3 600 Marines and sailors. 2nd Lt James W. Hopkins of Beaver completes a four week chemical biological and radiological warfare course at Ft McClellan Ala. Specialist 4 Richard A. Williams of Beckley serves with the 95th Civil Affairs Group at Ft Gordon Ga. Airman C Andrew E Wooten of Minden arrives at Ramstein AB Germany for a unit assignment with the U S Air Forces in Europe. WAF Airman 2nd Class Millicent R Davis of Mullens named Outstanding Airman of the Quarter. Daniel R Proffitt of Midway promoted to Airman Second Class at Ellsworth AFB S D. M Sgt William W Lyons of MacArthur graduates from TAC S NCO Academy Langley AFB Va and serves as first sergeant of the 4505thHQ Squadron.

Eighth Marine Regiment Caribbean Richard D. Mabrey W. G. Mabrey Midway Charles R. Bowling D. L. Bowling Crab Orchard

Tax deductions for casualty and theft losses outlined

Nathaniel Looker, director of Internal Revenue for the West Virginia District, explains casualty losses deductible on federal returns. Rules cover fire, storm, flood, auto accidents, and disasters with special election timing. Theft losses are deductible when discovered. other losses not deductible.

Nathaniel Looker Internal Revenue West Virginia Internal Revenue Service Parkersburg Looker

Southern Regional Meeting Set Tuesday

The Southern Region Restaurant Association will hold its final meeting before the statewide convention at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hosts House. Secretary Louise Stanley announced plans for the March 28 to 30 convention will be finalized in Tuesday's meeting and urged full attendance.

Southern Region Restaurant Association Hosts House the Glass House Louise Stanley SRRA

Eisenhower Nixon Meet Quietly at Palm Desert

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon met last weekend in Palm Desert California for a friendly discussion. They declined to answer reporters questions, marking the first gathering since the Eisenhowers arrived for their annual winter stay at the desert resort.

Ike Nixon Palm Desert Calif Upi Dwight D. Eisenhower Richard M. Nixon Eisenhower Mamie California

Diners Question Theft Of Silverware After $100 Plates

A columnist notes irony that attendees at expensive dinners may be tempted to steal silverware, hinting at lax controls at high priced events and prompting comment on security and etiquette.

Junior Class Comedy Skits Planned Tuesday at Stoco High

Stoco High School junior class to stage Life O party a one act comedy Tuesday. Two skits and a dramatic monologue feature students including Jack ie Garretson Rita Brake feld Patty Farley and others under Miss Mitzi Stanley and Mrs Patricia Waddell with prompters and makeup teams.

Stoco High Stoco High School Wilbur Jackie Garretson Hope Thompson Betty Lou Connie Maxwell Rita Brakefeld Patty Farley Danny Tilson Mr. Maxwell Johanna Roebuck Karen Hungate Beverly Privett Carolyn Bolen Mancy Norris Mary Basham Charlotte Demyan Barbara Shrewsberry Michael Pegram Judy Deweese Janice Lilly Mitzi Stanley Patricia Waddell

Raleigh County Talent Show set for April at Stoco High

The Mth annual Raleigh County Talent Show will be held April 5 at Stoco High School starting 7 30 p m for students in grades 7 through 12. Prizes are 10 7 50 and 5 with three judges and Gene Morehouse of WJLS as master of ceremonies.

Mth Raleigh County Stoco High School Gene Morehouse WJLS Patricia Waddell Mitzi Stanley James Fink Michael Pegram

Deeds On File Record Of Real Estate Transfers

Deeds on file record real estate transfers in Raleigh Real Estate Co Inc to Samuel P Mills and Lina O Mills for Pine Lodge Addition Town District valued at 550 dollars. Donald Wayne Gregory and Anita Marlene Gregory to Everard D Gregory and Lilia W Gregory for Beckley Town District valued at 2500 dollars. Pendleton L Raines and Irene T Raines to Richard Lee and Coralie Charter for Woodland Hills Addition Town District valued at 24800 dollars.

Raleigh Real Estate Co., Inc Samuel P Lina O. Mills Pine Lodge Donald Wayne Anita Marlene Gregory Everard D Lilia W. Gregory Beckley Pendleton L Irene T. Raines Richard Lee Coralie Charter Woodland Hills

Wild Cat Jaguarundi Size Descriptions

The jaguarundi is a small gray wild cat measuring 3 to 4 feet in length with a shoulder height of 9 to 12 inches and a weight ranging from 10 to 20 pounds.

Langley native veteran profile notes service and family

Langley graduate of Mark Twain High who entered service in 1941 is noted as a member of the Masonic Lodge. Sgt Lyons and his wife formerly William Wade of Ft. Valley Georgia have five children.

Langley Mark Twain High Masonic Lodge Sgt. Lyons William Wade Ft. Valley, Ga

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