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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1957

Page

4

Leftover Veggies in Cheese Sauce Toast for Lunch

Combine small amounts of assorted vegetables with a cheese sauce and spread on toast for a simple lunch. Top with sliced hard boiled eggs if desired for extra protein.

Beckley to See How Atom Aids in Medicine Exhibit

Beckley residents will view an Atomic Energy Commission mobile exhibit on March showcasing atomic tools in medicine. Sponsored by the National University Extension Association and the National Junior Chamber of Commerce, the display explains radioactive substances aiding blood studies, thyroid diagnosis, and tumor treatment with machines emitting radiation. The exhibit, managed by the Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies, will be shown at the Municipal Parking with time to be announced.

Beckley U. S. Atomic Energy Commission Mobie Versity Extension Association National Junior Chamber of Commerce AEC Museum Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies Bill Wilbur Beckley Jaycee

Constipation Cure Promises Overnight Relief With Colonato

An advertisement touts CoroNaID Coronain as a new laxative that re moistens dry colon contents and adds bulk to stimulate normal bowel action. It claims safety for pregnancy, no gagging or bloating, and no nutrient absorption interference. Price is 98 cents for a 60 tablet package.

CoLonato

Tragic Wreck: Two Staffs Marking Fatal Site Torn Down

In Raleigh County near Midway a car crash killed a young man after an earlier fatality prompted the safety council to erect two warning staffs. The second staff was torn down when Curtis Wayne Parker and Walter Wiseman lost control, wrecked their car, and were hospitalized.

Raleigh County Safety Council Curtis Wayne Parker Sophia Parker Walter 3. Wiseman

Pallbearers named for Jonathan Brabben funeral

Pallbearers for the funeral of Jonathan Brabben are Farle Bibb C C Farmer D W Brynson R R Smiley H G Huttman and Roy J Lucas. Services set for 2 pm Wednesday at Keyser Funeral Home Chapel with Dr Alvin I Cook. Burial in Sunset Memorial Park with Masonic rites by Beckley Lodge No 95. Brabben 63 died at 8 am Monday at his residence after an extended illness.

Jonathan Brabben Farle Bibb C. C. Farmer D. W. Brynson R. R. Smiley H. G. Huttman Roy J. Lucas Keyser Funeral Home Alvin I. Cook Sunset Memorial Park Beckley Lodge Brabben

University honors and admissions list with area students

The registrar reports 6 000 students at the university with 24 achieving perfect 4 0 averages and making the honor roll. Area students named include Marion Brooks Glen Rogers Bob Haynes Andrew Fermain Shelton Bill Brown and others. Also listed are seven area entrants for the medical college term starting Sept 1956 and a variety of students from Beckley Meadow Bridge Princeton and more. The university enrollment totals 5736 with 5080 from West Virginia and 656 from other states and 12 foreign countries.

University Marion Brooks Glen Rogers School of Arts Sciences Bob Haynes Fayetteville School of Engineering College of Pharmacy Andrew Fermain Shelton East Rainelle Bill Brown Pipestem Okey Sanford Peleches Ralph Wood Beckey Warren Dean Richwood James BD Robinson Beaver University College of Medicine Louis Groves Jr Meadow Bridge Margaret Heagarty Beckley Don Hicks Stephen Maxey Montreal James Milter Gautey Tom Tendleton Princeton John Re Paire Montgomery Dave” Haga MacArthur School of Commerce Phyliss Bowers Kappa Kappa Gamma West

Rites Wednesday For John McGrew

Funeral services for John E. McGrew will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at United Brethren Church in Red House. Burial is planned in Bir ford Cemetery at Midway, Putnam County. McGrew, 50, died Sunday morning in a local hospital after a yearlong illness.

John E. McGrew United Brethren Church Red House Birford Midway Putnam County McGrew

Former County Teacher Selected to Math Camp

Darrell B. Ashworth a former Raleigh County teacher has been chosen as one of 50 math instructors to attend a summer institute at the University of Chicago He teaches at Fairview High School in Dayton Ohio and was elected by the National Science Institute and the University of Chicago He is married to Arvada Day and has four children He is a Welch High School and Marshall College graduate who taught at Maple Meadow School in Raleigh County for about three years The Ashworth family has lived in Ohio for four years

Raleigh County Darrell B. Ashworth United States University of Chicago Ashworth Fairview High School Dayton National Science Institute Joe B. Ashworth Hedrick St JE. Z Easy" Ashworth Ashworth Home Auto Supply Co Prince St Arvada* Day Dewey Day Raleigh Welch High School Marshall College Maple Meadow Ohio

Marines Offer One Year Enlistment Program

The United States Marine Corps expands options with a two-year enlistment alongside three and four year terms. Recruits enter basic training at Parris Island and proceed to Fleet Marine Force or one of 47 job specialties. Local recruits can visit, call, or write Beckley Marine Recruiting Station.

United States Marine Corps Thomas A. Morphew Beckley Marine Raleigh County Parris Island S.C Fleet Marine Force Marine Corps Marines

Honesty Proves Honest People at a Local Bakery

Bob Harrah, a Sunbeam Bakery driver, returned a large mistaken payment after a clerk misread a check for 24.30 and handed out 243 dollars in change. Almond's Market owner Bill Almond says Harrah's honesty mirrors earlier incidents where customers returned extra money, reinforcing the town’s view that most people are honest.

Whodell BNS Bob Harrah Sunbeam Bakery Bill Almond Almond Rhodell Harrah Alemond

Agricultural Committee Tackles Low Farm Income in Rural Regions

The USDA Rural Development Program's agricultural committee met to discuss low incomes among farmers and part-time farmers in Fayette Summers and Raleigh counties. John Flanagan spoke on focal needs and led an open discussion. H. B. Thomas emphasized improving low income rural families regardless of farming status. about 15 people attended in the Memorial Building.

Agricultural Committee U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Program John Flanagan Fayette Summers Raleigh H. B. Thomas Memorial Building

Remodeling Permit Granted for Crown Cleaners Office

W A Ballard representing Crown Cleaners secured a remodeling permit from the City Recorder on Monday for the Vance Drive business. Estimated construction cost is 11000 with a 10 fee paid to the city.

WVU Offers Short Course In Mining At Courthouse

West Virginia University hosts a Mining Extension Service short course in mining at the Balefel County Courthouse starting Monday through April 5. Evening sessions 6:30 to 9:30 with eight units on map ventilation air measurement and gas testing. Enroll by Friday. nine already registered. Fee eight dollars for instructional materials. Register at the Raleigh County Sheriff's office or write The Mining Extension Service West Virginia State College Institute for details.

WVU Courthouse Mining Extension Service West Virginia State College Balefel Monay Raleigh County Sheriff's Office West Virginia’ State College, Institute

County Librarian To Appear on TV

Mrs. C. H. Graham Raleigh County librarian will appear on WOAY TV at 2 30 p m Friday. She will discuss the county library services for residents of the county and neighboring areas and explain the types of books offered.

C. H. Graham Raleigh Woay-Tv

Shady Ruritans Back Auditorium in Raleigh County

Shady Spring Ruritan Club discussed the planned Raleigh County Civic Auditorium and urged voter turnout at a meeting held in Shady Spring Elementary School. Jack Starr presided. nine new members were approved. a beautification committee was formed with Farm Women.

Raleigh County Frlay The Methodist Church Shady Spring Jack Starr Harold Smith Jerry Gwinn A. S. Wilcox Frank Morgan Fred Meadeis Oral Massey Glade Creek

Legion Post Celebrates Anniversary With Banquet and Dance

American Legion Post 70 marked its 38th anniversary with a banquet and dance. More than 150 Legionnaires auxiliary members and guests gathered at the Legion home on S Fayette St. Dr Benjamin Clark deputy commander gave remarks on Legion goals and responsibilities to disabled veterans widows and orphans.

American Legion Legion Legion Home S. Fayette St Benjamin Clark Department Hannah Clarke Légion Morton-Jeaves Thhe L. A. Toney Institute Up and Go $I Club East Park Belief Services Club Sprague High Steppers Morton Reaves Stanley Daniels Washington Parent-Teacher Association Jennie Carter Welcome Baptist Church Foster Ebenezer Baptist Church March of Dimess J Red Cross Zetas Alpha Zeta Zeta Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

Harold M. Riffe Joins Attorney General's Staff

Harold M. Riffe of Beckley executive and secretary of the Liquor Control Commission is assuming duties in the Attorney General's office. Attorney General W. W. Barron said Riffe, a former Beckley newspaper man, will serve as chief clerk in charge of clerical employees and will handle additional administrative duties besides legal work.

Haron M. Riffe Beckley Liquor Control Commission W. WW Barron Riffe Win Fife

Pruett to Discuss Civic Auditorium at Cranberry

Lawrence Pruett of the Beckley Chamber of Commerce will address the Raleigh County Civic Auditorium project at Cranberry PTA. He will discuss the special levy proposal at a 7 30 p m meeting today, presented by the school's eighth grade students.

Lawrence Pruett Beckley Chamber of Commerce Committee Raleigh County Marsh 2A Cranberry Parent-Teacher Association

Also Mentioned on This Page

di, G. M. Powers Main Street Beckleyans Uni Jess Amere Gas Utilities Company Columbia Gas System Bob Harvit John McGrew South Oakwood Clifford Greyhound Greyhound Lines C.O.D Greyhound Package Express Fayette St Greyhound Tos Ce Shady Ruritans Legion Post Ceat Elizabeth Merritt South Fayette St Berta Wade Jones Elijah Jackson Pauline Clark Bernice Henry Neal. Pack Blanche Wilkerson Olfie Trotter Louise Goldston Clyde R. Taylor Moses Watkins E. Moss Cook Betty Craig C. D. Trent Tanner Scofield Hiefen New Hope Baptist Church Pattie Wilbur Gregory Sty Harold M. Riffe Trogp .H
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