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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1963
Page
8
Beckley College Newspaper prints first edition to be published Thursday. Roddy Moore is editor with Andy Campbell and Karen Amick as staff, Judith Pack, Martha Casebolt, Joe Ann Wood, Bob Slack, Bill Harsanyi as reporters, Charley Thompson sports editor, Lanny Bowling also on staff. Wood care tips noted.
Nathaniel Looker, director of Internal Revenue for West Virginia District, states the 4.7 percent self-employment tax applies in addition to income tax. Self-employed farmers must pay Social Security taxes and file returns if earnings reach 400 dollars. A free Farmer's Tax Guide is available from IRS Box 1388 Parkersburg.
The Stotesbury Improvement Association plans for the nation’s first Coal Town Museum to open April 1, with the Crafts Center opening later. Last year the tourist site drew about 4,000 visitors from 25 states and four foreign countries, from June 2 to October 30, 1962. A silk screening program is being discussed to produce pennants scarves T shirts and related items for sale.
Five delegates from the Raleigh County Classroom Teachers Association will attend the West Virginia CTA Spring Council April 4-5 at Parkersburg. Delegates include Mrs. Rachel Williams Mrs. Nelle Keefer Mrs. Gay Dillon George Parker and Mrs. Wanda Simpkins who was elected CTA county president replacing Mrs. Williams. Other officers are Mrs. Jo Ann Sweeney vice president Mrs. Ava Cook secretary and Mrs. Doris Maynor treasurer. Guest speakers were C G Peregoy and D K Shroyer who spoke on testing programs.
Nine area schools determined their 7-8 division representatives as the Tri County Spelling Bee heats up. The Raleigh Register and the Elementary Principals Associations of Fayette Raleigh and Wyoming counties sponsor the event.
A Fayetteville graduate, Lowell D. Moses of Oak Hill, is promoted to airman second class in the Air Force and assigned to the 1502nd Field Maintenance Squadron at Hickam AFB Hawaii as an aircraft instrument repairman. Other servicemen in Alaska include Sgt. Jackie D. Akers, Specialist 4 Herman Wickline, and Pfc. Benny D. Thompson with the 23rd Infantry's 1st Battle Group at Ft. Richardson.
New clothing valued at over 1900 dollars was donated by Leeds Discount Store to the Raleigh County Chapter of the American Red Cross. The items will first aid flood victims in Raleigh and then be shared with surrounding counties as needed. Executive director Mrs. T. C. Moorefield thanked Joseph Haddad and the store for a varied supply of new clothes for all ages.
New Beckley College Circle Club officers are Roddie Moore president Andy Campbell vice president John Donaldson treasurer Randolph Robinette secretary Faculty sponsor is Jack B Van Dyke Moore of Welch studies law history and political science and edits Blue Hawks Review Campbell a business major plans to transfer to Washington and Lee University next year He lives with his parents The article also notes Beckley is chair of the school newspaper advertisement committee sergeant at arms of the Young Democrats and a Ski Club member.
Attendance remains strong for the first week of the three session series sponsored by the Beckley Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. John S. Phillips moderated addressing patriotism and the economic contrast of systems while stressing the program is educational, not a witch hunt. Sessions proceed at 106 McCreery Street.
Twenty persons filed applications for work at the Beckley Office of Employment Security on Wednesday. Openings include a general office clerk cashier keypunch operator two sales clerks one waitress one retail store manager one nurse aide one machine presser one routeman and one orders. Out of state positions include a cost accountant psychologist case worker economist clinical psychologist statistician manotype keyboard operator and cylinder press man. Carry Me Back to Old Virginia was a hit song in 1888.
A guide on child discipline contrasts discipline with punishment, urging parents to train rather than scold. It stresses setting age appropriate limits, using prompt consequences, and maintaining a united parental front to reinforce authority with love.
The YMCA aided the creation of independent movements including the Boy Scouts of America by offering leadership and space until Scouting stood on its own. Dr. Luther Gulick helped found Camp Fire Girls as the first national physical director. Father’s Day was first sponsored by the YMCA.
Malefic aspects bring enmity and clashes with relatives superiors and neighbors. Supervise children closely. Aries seek unusual fun while Taurus must pursue goals. Gemini should frame suggestions as if others thought of them. Cancer shares loan repayments with family. Leo advises not to blow minor issues out of proportion. Virgo strategic moves boost work standing.
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