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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1961
Page
3
Fayette County led the tri county area in welfare caseloads for September per West Virginia Department of Welfare figures released Monday. Raleigh County reported 2,464 cases with counts for old age assistance 605 and dependent children 1,271 among others, while Wyoming County totaled 1,471 cases with 321 old age, 881 dependent children and 156 disabled assistance.
Evra and John W. Smith partners doing business as Smiths Grocery file suit in Raleigh County Circuit Clerk office for 2039.34. Defendants Robert L. and Rose Davis of 315 Park Ave are sued for groceries and necessities bought on open account from November 2, 1956, to September 30, 1958.
East Killivan Elementary School PTA hosts a post Halloween carnival at 6 30 tonight in the school gymnasium A prize for the funniest costume will be awarded Social refreshments served Mrs Maude Hubard committee chair invites the public to attend
A musical program will be conducted at Ebenezer Baptist Church at 3 p.m. on November 12, sponsored by the pew committee. Reverend Corey C. Mitchell, pastor, says the Young Women's Chorus of Central Baptist Church will perform under Mrs. Bernice Henry's direction.
Harold Casali of Beckley West Virginia University leads the WVU AFROTC Fifth Squadron as flight commander in the advanced program. A junior he joined AFROTC in September after passing stringent physical and mental exams at the end of his sophomore year.
Dr. Harold Thomas Hyman explains a U S Public Health Service survey shows arthritis incidence is similar nationwide. Climate does not improve or worsen rheumatic conditions, though easier living in warm climates is noted by some. The Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation cautions no consistent climate effect on sufferers.
A Directors Pool was formed at a Curtain Callers meeting in The Playhouse. Mrs. W. W. McKinney was named to direct the fourth production of the season. Others include Mrs. Archie Ellenbogen, Mrs. Robert R. Brown, Mrs. James Wheeler, Mrs. Robert Hyatt, Mrs. Albert O'Brien, Mrs. Bill Snyder, Mrs. George W. Hodel, Paul Vennari and John Saunders. A $1,000 note was approved to pay off the Curtain Callers debt for renovation.
Cecil Birchfield became the 1961-62 president of the Ever Ready 4-H Club Maple Meadow in a meeting at leader Mrs. Delma Farr's home. Officers elected include Willis O'Neal as vice president Kay Trail as secretary Kathy Toler as treasurer Linda Shumate as reporter John L. Martin Jr. as song leader and Nolen Dinsmore as recreational leader. Eight new members enrolled bringing total to 30: Nolen Dinsmore Tommy Bunch Donny Bunch Jack Daniels Barbara Toler Judy Greer Willis O'Neal and Ronnie O'Neal. The next meeting is Nov 10 at 7 pm at Mrs Farr's.
Masataka Tamaki of Mitsui & Co assisted by Sprague Coal Co official toured Beckley area mines over two days. The Mitsui executive, opening Japan’s first South office five years ago, visited Winding Gulf Coals Inc at Quinwood and Smokeless Coals Inc in Smoke.
Beckley area unions rally for AFL-CIO Labor's March on Cancer Month pledging 10 cents per member to a fund benefiting the Eleanor Roosevelt Cancer Foundation. Local 872 of the Electrical Workers leads with 100 percent participation, aiming to raise at least 250 for the campaign. Funds support cancer research facilities and international fellowships, with many affiliated unions urged to join nationwide efforts.
A Sunday New York Times magazine supplement praised West Virginia as a key part of the Mighty Ohio Valley along with Ohio and Kentucky. State Commerce Commissioner Hulett C. Smith authored a piece extolling industrial growth in aluminum and chemicals and noting WV’s central location within 500 miles of major markets. He highlighted recreational facilities and a growing plan to expand tourism to match industrial activity.
Raleigh County National Farm-City Week committee met to outline a November program extending to the month. Members H B Thomas chair, Charles Hodel Franklin Lilly O C Hutchison and John Phillips endorsed the Harvest Festival and planned materials for women’s clubs Parent-Teacher Associations and Four-H clubs to promote understanding between rural and urban residents.
The Rev. Robert H. Doan of Bradley conducts a two week revival that began Monday at Gordon Free Will Baptist Church in Charmco. The Bethel Quartet will sing Saturday night with additional specials planned. Dean serves as pastor of Gordon Church and Bradley Free Will Baptist Church.
Warren Merritt of Sprague waived to the grand jury in a magistrate hearing. He posted a 509 dollar appearance bond and was released. Beckley State Police arrested him at 11 30 am Wednesday. Samuel Henry Webb Jr of Columbus Ohio was arrested by Beckley City Police at 11 55 pm Wednesday and released after a 20 dollar city speeding bond. Carl G Asbury 22 of Rock Creek is jailed on a drunk driving charge after 1250 am Thursday arrest on South Fayette Street. William Howerton of Mabscott appeared before Judge Rodriguez on a destruction of property warrant from Nan's Grill and pleaded guilty to damaging a cigaret vending machine Monday night, fined five dollars and costs and remanded to jail if unable to pay.
Lawrence Martin of Whitby, an employee for G and J Coal Co, sustained injury to his right middle finger while moving slate at work on Monday.
A visitor praised West Virginia coal as excellent for manufacturing and said exports to his country would be blended with local coals.
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