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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1977

Page

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Huntington Dr. Bateman Named Medical School Psychiatry Chair

Mildred Mitchell Bateman, 55, to join Marshall University School of Medicine as professor and chair of psychiatry from July 1. Robert Coon praised her leadership as mental health director and praised the appointment as strengthening the program. Bateman has planned departure from the Department of Mental Health after months of preparation.

Mildred Mitchell Bateman West Virginia Department of Mental Health Marshall University School of Medicine Robert “W-Coon Medical School Bateman Coon

Rockefeller Addresses Graduates at Two WVU Marshall Commencements

West Virginia Governor John D. Jay Rockefeller served as the commencement speaker for graduates at Marshall University on Saturday and West Virginia University on Sunday. The wirephoto caption notes his speeches addressed the student bodies and broader state issues.

West Virginia University Marshall University West Virginia John D Jay’ Rockefeller

Robert Hutchins Dies at 78 Leader of Chicago Center

Robert Hutchins former president and chancellor of the University of Chicago founder of the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions died Saturday night after a lengthy illness. He was 78. Burial is private at Santa Barbara Cemetery with public memorials planned at the Center in Santa Barbara at 3 p.m. PDT Friday and June 17 at the University of Chicago. He is survived by his widow Vesta Sutton Orlick four daughters and four grandchildren.

Robert Hutchins University of Chicago Center For the Study of Democratic Institutions Santa Barbara Hutchins Vesta Sutton Orlick

Beckley and Oak Hill Win Best Overall at State Junior Women

Beckley and Oak Hill Junior Womans Clubs led by Beckley with 78 members won best overall in large and small club categories at the West Virginia Junior Woman's Club convention. Beckley took three best overall trophies and three special citations for legislature preventive medicine and CARE work. Delegates from Raleigh Fayette Mercer and Wyoming counties attend the WVEA Delegate Assembly in Charleston.

Beckley and Oak Hill West Virginia Education Association WVEA Charleston PAC Raleigh County Cathy Albrecht Donald Bingham Elizabeth Callaway Margaret Covey Latonya Ferguson Gladys Milam John Noland Margradel Richmond Renee Shumate Beverly Stover Gay Boyle Richard Callaway Jacqueline Meadows Laura Rossmeyer Mary Thomas Charles Hughes Joe Jones Fayette County Betty Steen David Perry Connie Taylor Marion Valentine Lucile Meadows Myrtle Martin Cynthia Payne Mercer County Gilbert Bailey Ruth Boyles Effie Brown Jackie Friedle Keatley Tonia Russell Marcella Klock Phyllias Smith Margaret Weatherford Billie Morefield Albert Clarkes Wyoming County Paulenship Lafferty Julia McGraw Alvin Proffitt Huntington Woman's Club of Beckley Womaan Beckley Club West Virginia

Foster Child Week Observed In Raleigh County

National Action for Foster Children Week is observed by Raleigh County Welfare with Janis Hogg noting the aim to push legislative protections and improve foster children’s image. Officials will raise funds for activities including picnics skating bowling swimming and a square dance. call 252-5381 to contribute. The department serves 165 foster children.

Janis Hogg Raleigh County

Blumenthal Promises Rebates for Most Energy Taxes

Treasury Secretary Michael Blumenthal told the House Ways and Means Committee that nearly all funds from proposed energy taxes would be returned to the public via direct rebates. He said rebates would go to anyone filing a tax return or receiving Social Security welfare or similar programs, with per capita payments funded by the energy tax receipts.

Treasury Michael Blumenthal House Ways and Means Committee Carter Blumenthal AFDC

Two youths arrest in Glen White truck theft spree

A 10 year old and a 14 year old were arrested after stealing two four wheel drive trucks from United Welding in Glen White. They allegedly broke into the field office and stole keys to 22 vehicles. The trucks valued at about 7000 were recovered. Both boys reportedly drove the trucks, one stalling on a dirt road near Eccles.

United Welding Glen White Raleigh County Ty Bob Belcher Belcher Eccles William “Bud” Ferrell

Scholarships Awarded by West moreland and Penn Virginia Firms

Eighteen Raleigh County high school students and one Concord College student will receive scholarships from West moreland Coal Company and Penn Virginia Corporation Foundation. The program has awarded an average of 800 annually over three years with 306 applicants for 54 awards. Recipients include Woodrow Wilson students Steve Childers and Barbara Jill Cuthbert among others, plus Dana Ray Elder from Sophia High School. Community clergy will lead revivals at the Church of the Nazarene on Muddy Creek Mountain. One parent of Diana Earehart, a Strawbery Festival princess, was omitted from a prior story.

Raleigh County Concord College Westmoreland Coal Company Penn Virgina Corporation Foundation Foundation Woodrow Wilson Independence Trap Hill Marsh Fork Steve Childers Barbara Jill Cuthbert Randa Dalton Mary Elizabeth Fragile Cecil C. Graham Carol Ann Jackson Kathryn Kirby Elizabeth Pittman Leann Shelton Jexel Suddreth Ronald Dailey Kevin Spicer Melinda Sue Taylor Ronnie Crum Christine Bennett Arlenma Callahan Dana Ray Elder Sophia High School

Closed Hearing for Arthur McKenzie on three charges

Arthur McKenzie faced a closed hearing before Public Institutions Commissioner Stewart Werner in Charleston. McKenzie, suspended pending investigation, did not speak as his attorney former state Supreme Court Justice Donald Wilson accompanied him. The charge letter accuses violations involving altered inmate files, directing disciplinary outcomes, and pressuring inmates to sign over funds. The Park Junior High Symphonic Band then earned a top rating at the Lewisburg festival, with high marks for tone, intonation, technique, balance, and interpretation under director Jack Stewart.

Stewart Werner McKenzie Charleston State Supreme Court Donald Wilson Park Junior High Lewisburg Jack Stewart Stewart Park Band

Piney Oaks housing project delay hits Beckley site

HUD says state and regional offices lag in processing work while emergency housing aids flood victims. The 50 unit Piney Oaks complex between South Fayette and Terrill streets in Beckley awaits a land price setting at a dela meeting. Funding is 75 percent by HUD and 25 percent by the city.

Piney Oaks Beckley Hout Department of Rowee Smith

Weather and river conditions report

The 24 hour airport data show a high of 77 and a low of 54 with 68 at 10 am. Extended outlook calls for sunny days with highs in the 80s and lows in the 50s Wednesday through Friday. River conditions indicate Greenbrier normal and clear while Lake Bluestone is normal and cloudy with 2.3 gates open. new gauge at Hinton reads 2.1 feet.

Greenbrier Bluestone Hinton

Raleigh Regiper Subscription Rates Listed

Beccy West Virginia ad lists Raleigh Regiper home delivery and mail rates for daily and Sunday editions. Prices include tax: one year 57.00, six months 99.00, three months 15.00 with tax. weekly home delivery 1.00. carrier availability and payment terms noted for West Virginia addresses only.

Raleigh W.va Fionti Eal West Virgina

Veterans Affairs Office to Close for Conference Trip

The Veterans Affairs office at 207% McCreery St will close Thursday and Friday as staff attend a veterans conference at Jackson's Mill per spokesman Joe R. Berry. The action follows delays in air traffic developments and a public protest at a prior event.

Veterans Affairs Office Veterans Affairs McCreery St Joe R. Berry Jackson’s Mill Berry

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