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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1962
Page
6
Mayor James Salyers announced water will be off from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday in Sophia at High Akers Church Streets and Valley Road for repairs. A Charleston rally features Dr Archibald Carey and aims to spotlight human relations, with local bus transportation set up for attendees.
Rhodell town officials postponed Tuesday night council due to members being in or out of town. Mayor Rosa McKinney said the meeting will be rescheduled for next Tuesday.
Report notes Americans consume over 1.2 billion sardines caught and processed in Maine each year, reflecting a large regional fishery.
The Beckley Lions Club was entertained by the Stoco Junior High School Glee Club at its regular meeting Tuesday. Leslie R. Carter was accepted as a new club member. Reports were made by several members who attended the Lions State Convention at Charleston last weekend.
Delegates to attend the Disabled American Veterans State Convention at Bluefield June 15 to 17 will be named at a Beckley DAV Chapter No. 18 meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday.
An officer of the National As will speak at 9 30 a m Saturday. Banquet speaker is Senator Jennings Randolph D W Va who will address the convention Saturday evening. A David Abrams of Beckley will be master of ceremonies. Co chair of the 39th annual convention J H Holt of Beckley says this will be the largest convention with more exhibits than any year. The event runs three days with golf, cocktail party, smorgasbord, and a Statesmen dance at Beckley Winn Hotel Ballroom. About 1500 to 2000 are expected to attend.
Dr Thomas D Vance a specialist in internal medicine at Beckley Memorial Hospital will transfer to Middlesboro Memorial Hospital Kentucky effective July 1 He came to the local hospital January 8 from Middlesboro where he served staff for a year and a half The move is a promotion restoring him to associate chief and chief of the medical department A North Carolina native he attended Spruce Pine Schools Duke University and Duke University School of Medicine He interned at Vanderbilt Veterans Administration Hospital and University of Colorado with focus on arthritis He is a Phi Beta Kappa member and has ties to the American Rheumatism Association Mrs Vance former Miss Carol Ammons is a registered nurse They have three children and have lived in Stamford during their stay Here he said they leave with reluctance.
Beckley alumni sell tickets for a smorgasbord honoring WVU President Dr Paul A Miller. Mrs W Fred Richmond and Mrs K Douglas Bowers assist as Miller stays with Beckley board member family. Banquet at 6 30 p m Friday at Beckley Elks Lodge with flowers from local gardens.
A Beckley firm faced $400 in fines in Mercer County Criminal Court for operating multiple coin pinball machines. C R Music Service Inc. contested $200 fines on two counts. Jail and cash confiscation orders favored the sheriff, with machines to be destroyed.
The Dry Hill Prosperity Country Life Group will sponsor a hobo and bum costume party Saturday at 6 30 p m at the Dry Hill community house. Children in the area are invited with parents also welcome. Prizes will be awarded for the most original costume. Soft drinks may be purchased.
Fire damaged the Hardy home in Illinois early. Mrs. Thomas Edward Hardy suffered minor burns while trying to fight the blaze before firefighters arrived. The couple, formerly of Beckley, are connected to Beckley through Mrs. Hardy’s parents. Panda the dog alerted Mrs. Hardy as the fire burned in the living room. Fire officials cited possible causes as a severe electrical storm or a faulty air conditioner.
Woodrow Wilson students toured Charleston stores and local sites including the telephone company Kanawha City Airport and state capitol. Accompanied by sponsor Mrs Betty Jarrell and chaperones Mrs Willie Mae Chambers and Mrs Marjorie Hoskins. Club members on trip include Sara Hoskins Mary Fitzgerald Joyce Chambers Bernard Campbell Ernest Barley Zella Lafferty Joyce Gunnee Wanda Gunther Russell Jennings Willa Karns Linda Martin Barbara Logan Donnie Legg Ruby Lawson Delma Bennett Larry Garten Patty Wray Linda Mays Brenda West Jane Royal Francis Smith Jimmy Smith John Pack Curtis Tate Anna Willis Gilbert Lilly Vicki Stump and David Miller.
Scott is in fair condition at Beck ley Hospital after a Monday admission for treatment. He and his wife had returned from the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville where they were treated for two weeks. Surgery scheduled at Charlottesville was not performed.
The Christian Youth Fellowship of the First Christian Church will host a covered dish dinner at 5 30 p m Sunday to honor graduating seniors. The program features the Senior of the Year award to recognize the outstanding senior and will conclude the year's C Y F meetings. All members are urged to attend.
The Valley View Riding Club at Scott Depot announces its annual spring horse show starting Sunday. Local riders are invited to compete, with schedules and classes published by the club.
Boy Scouts of the Beckley Area with Goodwill Industries plan a bag drive to collect clothing shoes small appliances books toys and other usable items from area households. Scout Executive Dale Mosslander says contributions support Goodwill employment training and rehabilitation programs and larger items can be arranged by calling three digits.
The Terraced Hills Spring at Bluefield State College showcased campus beauty, sports, and culture with students photos on the lawn, tennis, volleyball, and badminton in full swing. TheOUR Fine Arts Festival featured Maxine Harris in A Street Car Named Desire and Kay Ferguson, Patricia Braxton in the Speech Choir. Alpha Kappa Alpha earned the Mid Atlantic Region cup for scholastic and cultural excellence while sororities welcomed new pledges and Ivy Leaf Club members. May Festival queen Joann Berger led the celebrations on the campus green.
GUESTS on campus include Leonard Wright now in the Navy and Clarence Harris still convalescing from injuries from a car wreck. Wright has joined the Navy while Harris recovers, reflecting ongoing campus ties to alumni and local news.
City agencies convene to discuss a proposed public housing plan as the Planning and Zoning Commission votes to defer action until the city’s comprehensive plan is complete. The vote, with Ward Duncan Vaughan and Maxwell in favor and Williams opposed, includes abstentions from mayor and several officials.
Brochures with the complete Woodland Show program were mailed after a RDC meeting. Four thousand pamphlets printed and about fifteen hundred mailed. Eleven firms have exhibit space for logging and equipment with many educational displays. Miss Woodland Nymph of 1962 and runners up will be announced June 1 program. Activities include a cosmetic grooming demonstration luncheon bowling parade and a chicken barbecue. Exhibits open 9 30 a m to 10 p m Friday and Saturday with contests Saturday at 2 30 p m and show ending at 5 p m. County agent notes strong harvest prospects and Raleigh County earns first national award for brucellosis eradication.
Mrs. Allie Gordon aged 68 of 215 W Reservoir Rd collapsed on Hill Street and was admitted to Beckley Hospital at 4 30 pm Tuesday in fair condition. Beckley Rescue Squad administered oxygen at the scene before transporting her to the hospital.
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