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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1963

Page

3

Dr Stover To Be Speaker At ABI Commencement

Appalachian Bible Institute awards its 11th graduating class in a 7 30 p m ceremony in the school auditorium with Dr Gerald Stover of Souderton Pa as principal speaker. Ten graduates receive diplomas from Rev Lester E Pipkin and Rev J K Pinter as special music and testimonials mark the event.

Appalachian Bible Institute Gerald Stover Souderton Lester E. Pipkin J. K. Pinter Paulen Wombacker Binghamton N. Y Ann Caw Garfield Heights Ohio Irene Saunders Dana Jenean Igo Charleston Gerald Fields Hillsboro Loraine Kennedy Saeger Virginia Thomas Dalton Betty Jo Allen Williamson Bill Huffman Johnstown Jack Fenner Logan Pinecrest Sanitarium Lester Baptist Church Miss Sauers el Rancho de Paz Owego Sunshine Trio Miss Igo Mexico Maryland Grace Gospel Church Beaver Abi United States Mount Tabor Kennedy Chesapeake and Ohio Hospital School of Nursing Clifton Forge Weirwood Community Church Thomas West Virginia ABS Miss Allen Camp Evangel Biggs Piney View

Life Saving Class Opens Monday At Waterdale Pool

The first Junior and Senior Red Cross Life Saving class of the year will open at Waterdale Swimming Pool Monday June 3 registration at 9 30 a m those entering should be prepared to swim immediately afterward Miss Rose Allen Red Cross instructor will teach under the direction of Mrs H H Harvey of the Red Cross Water Safety Committee.

Red Cross Waterdale T. C. Moorefield Raleigh County Rose Allen H. H. Harvey Red Cross Water Safety Committee

Disease report shows spread across counties in West Virginia

West Virginia health officials compiled a county by county tally showing many sickness cases. The report lists measles chickenpox influenza streptococcus mumps tuberculosis infectious hepatitis and multiple animal bite and other disease counts across Summers Fayette Mercer Wyoming Greenbrier and Raleigh counties.

Summers Fayette Mercer Wyoming Greenbrier Raleigh West Virginia State Department of Health Disease Control

Class Outing Planned By Coal Marsh Baptist Youth Group

The Young Adult Bible Class of Coal Marsh Baptist Church plans a June 8 outing at Babcock State Park with basket lunches. At a Glen Daniel meeting, members voted to boost the flower fund by monthly fourth Sunday collections and to send flowers to faithful members after hospital stays or illness, and in cases of immediate family death.

Coal Marsh Baptist Church Babcock State Park Wayne Eubank Glen Daniel

Armory program set for WWHS graduation night

Woodrow Wilson High School plans a 8 p m commencement at Raleigh County Armory for 362 graduates under the theme One Hundred Years to Build On. Dr E B Wray will present diplomas. Principal C G Peregoy introduces the class to Supt John Saunders and the Board of Education.

Woodrow Wilson High School Raleigh County E. B. Wray Raleigh County Board of Education C. G. Peregoy John Saunders Board of Education Charles Delaney Jr St. Luke Lutheran Church Vicki Shumate Hamil Clark Kessel Jr Kenneth L. Swank Paul McClure Grace Marie Bragg

The Doctor Explains Varicose Veins Causes and Treatments

The article describes varicose veins as a common circulatory issue worsened by standing and pregnancy. It explains aging valves, symptoms like pain and heaviness, and early relief methods. It notes injections with clotting agents such as sodium tetradecyl sulfate and the potential for surgical removal to improve blood return and prevent complications.

Antarctic coal deposits hint at ancient warm climate

Deposits of semianthracite coal in Antarctica indicate a former warmer climate, as summarized by Britannica Book of the Year. The finding supports theories of a globally warmer period in Earth’s distant past.

Antarctica

Varicose Vein Removal And Vein Care Cautions

Varicose veins are removed only after leg ulcers have healed. Healing usually requires a prolonged bed stay. If ulcers persist after vein removal they may return. Early mobilization aids recovery, but an elastic bandage should be worn for two to three months post operation. Neglecting varicose veins can cause greater damage and prolong treatment.

Vote canvass set for Monday in Beckley city hall

Beckley residents witnessed a mayoral race with John W. Smith leading Democrats in Ward II while incumbent Mayor Cecil L. Miller lost the council race. An official vote canvass will occur Monday at 1 pm in City Hall Council Chambers to certify results with no expected changes.

Beckley City Hall Cecil L. Miller John W. Smith Miller Charles W. Merritt J. S. Larrick R. J. Lucas Jr A. A. “Buck” Ross Ward H. E. Melton John H. McCulloch C. E. Parsons Ros IV Arvel Ellison

Beckleyans to Take Part in War Exercise June Start

Beckley resident Sgt. Norman Southern will lead a guerrilla unit in Operation Dare II a mock guerrilla warfare drill starting June 15 at Camp Dawson with six drop zones for the 16th Forces Team infiltration into Preston County terrain Adj Gen Miller announced. Beckley attendees include Capt. N. E. Wallace Capt. James W Woolwine Sgt C Joe C Dance Sgt Southern Cpl Dennis Wilson Cpl Ted Maxey and Pfc Rudy Hall as six high speed radio operators from Ft Bragg and demolitions experts from Ft. Bragg join the aggressor force while Ft Lee teams from Virginia provide opposing guerrilla bands.

Norman _ Southern Beckley Adj William E. Miller Southern Camp Dawson 16Th Forces 16Th Special Forces (Airborne West National Guard Charleston Preston County Ft. Bragg N.C Miller

McElrath And Collins Graduation At VPI

Steve E. Collins of Beaver and Thomas S. McElrath of Pleasant Bills, Raleigh County, will graduate from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg on Sunday June 9. Collins earns a Bachelor of Science in distributive education and McElrath a BS in mechanical engineering. The class numbers about 1325.

Steve E. Collins Beaver Thomas S. McElrath Pleasant Bills Raleigh County Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg Collins J. M. Collins McElrath T. S. McElrath

Police Questioning Confessed Slayer

Harrison County authorities continued questioning Henry Bragg 31 in the fatal 1952 shooting of Denzil Sands 20 of Clarksburg. Bragg told New Jersey police he shot Sands after an argument post card game and was returned after extradition. No charge has been filed as Bragg provides information that conflicts with established facts.

Clarksburg UPS Harrison County Henry Bragg Denzil Sands Bragg New Jersey Toms River Sands

Association To Meet On Saturday At The Association Hall

The Stotesbury Improvement Association will meet at 7 30 p m Saturday in the Association Hall. President Alex Fralin urges all members to attend noting Centennial Float participants must be present to assist with completing plans.

Stotesbury Improvement Association Association Hall Alex Fralin

Talented Actor Joins Honey Cast For Centennial Drama

John Frederick Krich, a versatile actor with Othello and theatre TV credits, signs a contract to join Beckley Centennials production of Honey in the Rock. The show opens June 22 at Cliffside Amphitheater Grandview State Park with two veteran cast members Vincent Dennis and Norman Arrington returning.

John Frederick Krich Ed Loessin Erich Mayfield Heights Ohio Cleveland Yale University School of Drama Baldwin Wallace College Kirch Priscilla Beach Plymouth Mass Provincetown Hall Players Provincetown Berea Gaslight Village Lake Norman Arrington John Morgan Beckley Dennis al H. Woods Louis Mann Taylor Holmes Guy Kibbee Arrington Princeton Roanoke Concord College Athens Dr. Kermit Hunter Salem West Virginia Cliffside Grandview State Park

Bible School Opens Monday at Coal Marsh Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School starts Monday at 9 a.m. and runs noon for two weeks in Glen Daniel. Theme is traveling God's Highway with Young Teens Parables Jesus Taught and Bible Boats for Beginners learning God's Ways. Ends with parents' program and church grounds picnic.

Coal Marsh Baptist Church Glen Daniel Jesus God Marie Wilson Miss Brown Appalachian Bible Institute Bradley Michigan M. H. Dinsmore Elmer Hawley

Military Academy Receives $200000 Gift for Amphitheater

The U S Military Academy at West Point announces a 200000 gift from the Richard King Mellon Trusts of Pittsburgh to fund an outdoor amphitheater on Trophy Point overlooking the Hudson River. The West Point Alumni Foundation will receive the funds for the Superintendent's Fund, and Maj. Gen. W C Westmoreland says the venue will host Cadet summer chapel services, concerts, and other performing arts.

West Point N. Y UPI U. S. Military Academy Richard King Mellon Trusts Pittsburgh Trophy Point Hudson River West Point Alumni Foundation W. C. Westmoreland

Railroad Talks Still Going On

Washington negotiators for the nation s railroads and five unions resume sessions to avert a possible nationwide strike set for June 13. They met Thursday in a holiday session but cautioned against assuming progress. The dispute centers on eliminating the fireman job on diesel locomotives versus union job security and benefits. The cooling off period expires June 13 and striking remains forbidden until then.

Washington UPI Kennedy

Buses Welcome Greyhound Orders Seventy-Five Scenicruisers

Greyhound accepts seventy five 1963 single level Scenicruiser service buses ahead of the busy travel season. Part of a 475 bus order with General Motors, 400 more are due by March 1964 before the 1964 World’s Fair. The air conditioned restroombooked buses cost about 3.4 million dollars, with reclining seats tinted windows and individual vent ducts and reading lamps.

Greyhound General Motors Greyhound Corporation

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