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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1961
Page
6
Dillard Todd serves as the Beckley Clean-Up and Beautification Committee’s representative. Herbert Cohen, vicar, and R. W. Goodwin, public relations and civic affairs chairmen of Beckley Moose Lodge No. 1606, participate in the demonstration.
State Fire Marshal investigators probe a Wednesday night blaze at Raleigh Cleaners and Laundry causing initial damages estimated at 100 dollars. Fire officials say the fire, near a window sill, appears intentional. the incident follows another recent laundry fire in the area.
The JB's a Rhodell group of three high school students and a graduate will supply music for a Rhodell Women’s Recreation Club dance at Ruby’s Teen Town starting at 9 p.m. The event follows a Thursday meeting appointing a ticket chair and chairing committees, with a $5 donation to national campaigns and a cancer drive contribution.
The Rev George Johnson of New York City will be guest speaker at a revival service Friday night at the Church of God in Harper Heights. Pastor J C Richards has led the meeting for several days and is assisted by Mrs Juanita Ervin.
Financial strain hits Appalachian Bible Institute with no staff allowances for April and May. Immediate need of 3000 dollars to cover two pay periods and no reserve funds. Request donations of furniture for a new lounge and outdoor gear for camping season. Family Conference set July 3-7 with junior camps July 10-15 and July 17-22.
Beckley police court records show Judge Ed ward Stansbury spared a 30 day jail term for George T Bragg citing his employment and three children as the reason. Bragg, 40, pleaded guilty and paid a 106.50 fine after a May 5 crash at South Fayette Street.
Maxwell Hill Brownie Scout Troop 7 will host a Mother-Daughter luncheon at 1 p.m. Saturday at Maxwell Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Led by Mrs. Okey Hager and Mrs. Tony Gonzalez the troop will award MEMBERSHIP stars to Car men Gonzalez and Phyllis Lafon, with other members listed such as Jo Ellen Brooks Donna Darling ton Nancy Deal Kathy Farley Shelia Hager Beverly Moore Elaine Oswald Terry Thompson and Marcia Williams.
Mrs Eugene Warden becomes membership chair as Raleigh County Young Democrats vow intensified recruitment. County Chairman Okey Mills touts placing qualified people in county jobs during the Kennedy era. Delegates urge volunteers for the Aug 25 26 State Young Democrats Convention in Beckley. Rodriguez praises Teen Dems aiding conventions and events. reservations for the state gathering rise.
Sylvia School Parent-Teacher Association names Russell Neely as president for the 1961 62 term. Other officers chosen Wednesday include Robert T. Sims as vice president, Mrs Joe Bowling as secretary, and Mrs George Moss as treasurer.
Dale Deweese of McAlpin was treated at Beckley Hospital for burns to his face ears neck and both hands after a cable exploded at the Winding Gulf Coals Co mine in McAlpin.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co installed an elaborate two way communications system for the outdoor drama Honey in the Rock at Grandview State Park. Four headset positions link amphitheater locations with dressing rooms and ticket offices to ensure director control and quick ticket service. General and box office hours are listed for Beckley and Grandview offices with shared telephone numbers.
The Flying Eagle Band at Woodrow Wilson High School will present its final concert of the year at 8:00 p.m. in the school auditorium under Glenn Sallack. The program features The Universal Judgment by De Nardis with six trumpets and six baritones, plus other pieces for junior high and ninth grade bands. The concert highlights include performances by 40 graduating seniors listed in the program.
Eleven persons filed applications for work at the Beckley Employment Security office. They include a stenographer, a maid, a waitress, a sales clerk, a chamber maid, a porter, a watchman, a trailer truck driver, a boiler maker, a janitor and a truck driver. Forty-one people were placed in local jobs this week through the Beckley office.
Mrs Hazel Perkins of Killarney is listed in good condition at Beckley Memorial Hospital following surgery performed on Wednesday.
Walter Goff of 209 Combs Street suffered a left hand injury on Wednesday when he was struck by a hammer.
Beckley Chamber of Commerce managing director Floyd M. Sayre Jr. resigned effective June 17 after a Thursday board meeting. He will attend a one week executive course at UNC Chapel Hill and then join the Salisbury-Rowan Chamber as assistant to the executive director. Sayre has a long local background and serves on multiple regional boards. The chamber plans a regional air service survey and a public meeting June 15 to discuss Honey in the Rock promotions and summer visitor accommodations. William M. Houchins was elected to the chamber board to fill a vacancy.
An organizational meeting of the class of 1936 Woodrow Wilson High School will be held tonight at 8 p.m. in the Raleigh County Bank Building office of Jack Beard, according to Dr. W. B. Pete Lilly the chairman.
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