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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1961
Page
14
New Jersey health officials summarize a study on sleeping sickness from equine encephalitis spread by mosquitoes. Many victims show inapparent infections with immunity as strong as survivors. The report notes risks of transmission via contaminated hands after bowel movements and urges careful hygiene to prevent spread.
Mrs. Natalie Austin of Beckley, manager of Interstate Hosts West Virginia division operating the Glass House restaurants, was named State Restaurateur of the Year at the Huntington convention. She joins five state winners recognized by regional associations for advancing the industry. The honor plaque will hang at the Glass House near Beckley interchange.
Evangelist Charles Aldridge of Midway Church of Christ Bluefield will lead a series themed The Truth Shall Make You Free beginning Wednesday at Oak Grove Christian Church Old Eccles Road. Weekday nights March 22 31 at 730 p.m. Sunday services at 7 p.m. including singing prayers music and sermons.
The Louella Wright Mission Circle gathers at 6 p m today in Mrs. William Gwinn's home at 751 South Fayette Street. Mrs. A W Christian leads the devotional titled Bearing My Cross, under the direction of Mrs. Elijah Jackson.
Green Bank Observatory official Michael Waslo explains the moon has a 180 degree hot side and a 104 degree below zero cold side. He notes the site is remote to minimize interference and that tours show films and slides rather than telescope views.
Four Stoco High School students and adviser will attend the 32nd annual Southern Interscholastic Press Association convention April 28-29 at Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia. Delegates include Donald Meadows Mollie Wood Linda Bays and Gale Walker with advisor H J Hurley.
Beckleyans Nathaniel Reynolds and Catherine Hays were booked at Raleigh County Jail at 6 30 p m Monday on shoplifting charges. Police say they stole meat and cigarettes from Acme Supermarket and tried to flee.
Deeds on file record transfers including Bernard E. Carter and others to Ralph and Freda Meador for property in Whitestick Addition Mabscott with no consideration. D G Coulson to Lewis Hatmaker for property at Mitchells Ridge Slab Fork District for $100. M C Richmond and Nicolle to Robert Grant and Lou Ellen Meadows Richmond for property near Little Beaver Creek Shady Spring District with no consideration.
Sophia Elementary School achieved the model rating it sought after the Monday evaluation. Assistant Superintendent Dewey Bone announced the result, with Galen Duling of the State Department of Education aiding the committee alongside Mason Anderson, Miss Any Dilley, and Miss Mary Altt in the review.
Crab Orchard Post Office rental quarters bidding closes today. F E Simms regional real estate officer in Charleston reports private ownership, maintenance, insurance and real estate taxes borne by owner. Building must be 2,163 square feet interior on a corner lot 75 by 150 feet or an inside lot 9 by 120 feet or equivalent.
For veterans receiving pension under the old law do not count railroad retirement as income. If on the pension rolls after June 30, 1960 or moved from old to new law after that date, report all railroad retirement payments above your contributed amount.
Mrs Charles Lowe of Red Sulphur is in good condition at Beckley Hospital after transfer from Hinton Hospital for a fractured left hip from a recent fall. Red China reportedly resettling large populations in underdeveloped areas of Sinkiang and Inner Mongolia due to population growth.
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