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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1961
Page
14
A May 10 forecast promises a surprising turn of events and a day of wishes fulfilled. Be punctual for appointments and take events at face value as you navigate business and social engagements. In the evening, expect social festivities and romance. The Centennial Exposition opened May 10 1876 by President Grant showcased inventions including the telephone and the typewriter.
A preview describes wristwatch tape recorders air conditioners the size of a cigar box and a two ounce portable telephone. The piece envisions small lightweight devices transforming everyday life in the near future.
Aries to Pisces forecast for the day offers guidance across personality traits and actions. It advises calm, steady effort, firm stance against gossip, humor, home focus, confident progress, kindness, prudent money use, caution toward glamour, readiness for action, calm pursuit of goals, networking, and time management with a note on being needed. 1961 Field Enterprises, Inc.
Beckley Civitan Club bicycle safety committee will staff a bicycle inspection station at Crescent Elementary School on May 13. I. D. Christian, committee chairman, announced at a Thursday meeting with about 35 members. The group also voted $25 to Beckley Clean up Campaign. Miss Sallie Keable of Amere Gas Utilities Co. in Charleston will speak at the May 11 meeting on Building Lots of Petro-Chemistry.
Senior readers seek clarity on osteoarthrosis linking to aging rather than rheumatoid arthritis. The doctor notes osteoarthrosis is common after middle age, often weight related, with hereditary hand nodules. Treatments focus on weight loss, posture, heat, aspirin. no drastic cures or expensive therapies.
Pastor Hayward Lough of Calloway Heights Community Church holds a trophy won by the Sunday school at a rally hosted by the church Others attending included Stamford Road Baptist Piney View Bible Mount Tabor Baptist and Eccles Community Church Each church presented a program at the event during which the trophy was awarded for largest attendance.
The April Cancer Crusade totals rose to $3,243.58 over the weekend, reported by Treasurer Mrs. John C. Ward, up $1,020.21 from the prior $2,223.37. The Beckley Woman’s Club canvass added $320.10, chaired by Mrs. Robert L. Amick, bringing that source to $1,716.79, with $337.57 from business solicitations, $1,009.22 from the area, and $180 from miscellaneous sources.
Beckley Life Underwriters Association keeps its May clothing drive for the Salvation Army with chair L. J. Grubb stating more than 100 area insurance men were contacted to collect discarded garments from patrons and deliver them to the Salvation Army Citadel. Residents unable to deliver can call Grubb after 4:30 p.m. for pickup.
Veterans and widows receiving non service pension benefits must report any unanticipated income that could push annual earnings above limits under Public Law 86-211. The VA cautions timely reporting to avoid back payments or overpayments, and urges meticulous monthly records and prompt notices to the VA Regional Office for each income change. Bats note: illumination attracts insects, not bats.
Florists express gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of James Hilton. Thanks extended to Miner's Memorial Hospital staff Webb and Neal Funeral Home ministers and those who sent flowers arranged transportation or helped in any way. May God bless each supporter. Wife Mrs. James Hilton, Father, Brothers and Sister.
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