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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1962
Page
6
Raleigh County Animal Shelter lists Trixie as a pet shop dog placed there to find a home. The Register notes she is no longer available yet highlights ongoing weekly arrivals and a daily census feature, with caretaker A. C. Allen asking no phone calls as calls hinder duties.
Franklin Melton, district manager for the U S Chamber of Commerce, praised Beckley for strong cooperation in planned programs. He discussed carrying out Practical Politics and Freedom Versus Communism courses with local leaders, noting a pilot course earlier in the year and plans to form new classes after the year begins.
Plans to send city hall funding requests to Washington are to move today as Beckley seeks federal aid for a new City Hall and garage. Mayor Miller aims to secure Byrd’s help. construction could begin in January on a one story building with offices, council chambers, and police facilities. The project is priced around 180000 with a 75 25 federal local match.
The Morton Reaves School hosts a 4-H officers training session Saturday starting at 10 30 a.m. The program will acquaint officers with their duties, and committee chairmen are urged to attend. About 350 members from 30 clubs are eligible to attend.
Judge Norman Knapp signed orders granting six divorces along with a default judgment in favor of Phillip Roxane Inc. against Dr. R. J. Howard for 537.28 plus interest and costs. A state license to carry a revolver was issued for one year, and several cases were continued or awarded recoveries. Custody arrangements were issued in several divorces.
Sarah M. Keller sues Federal Mutual Insurance Co and H E Lipps agent in Raleigh County Circuit Court for hail storm damage to her house totaling 501.02 with a 70.28 draft issued and Beckley Insulation Co estimated at 3501.92. Plaintiff seeks 5651.02 plus costs. counsel D D Ashworth represents her.
Raleigh County ranks third among 47 West Virginia counties with land certified for sale due to non-payment of 1959 taxes. The 118 certified tracts will be offered for sale in coming months by deputy commissioners of delinquent and forfeited lands. Redeem by petitioning in circuit court before sale confirmation.
The New Hope Baptist Church will elect its 1963 officers at 7 p m today in the church. All members are urged to attend by Rev. Henry Du Bois the pastor.
A court document notes that the plaintiff's name is restored to Mary Ann Lilly in the ongoing case. The filing confirms her full identification amid attached records and procedural steps in court proceedings.
Five civic minded Beckley men plan a noon to 7 p.m. spaghetti and ham dinner in Friendship Hall to raise funds for the Flying Eagle Band's trip to the Orange Bowl in Miami on New Year's Day. About 400 tickets sold. target 600 to 700 attendees with help from local grocers and bakeries.
The Salvation Army clothing drive starts Sunday with advisory board members at 2 p.m. Dr Westwood Holliday says Boy Scout troop members from First Baptist Church and Men of the Moose will assist. Donors should box clothes and place on the front porch for pickup. uncollected items Sunday afternoon can be called in for volunteer pickup.
Beckley Post Office announced ample supplies of the first U S Christmas stamp. The 4 cent stamp went on sale in Pittsburgh Nov 1 and second day sales began here Nov 2. It features tapers and an evergreen wreath with Old English lettering and will be sold through Dec 31 at local branches.
Bishop M Gravley of Beckley will be guest speaker at Sunday noon services at Metalton Church of Jesus Christ. Elder M Whitehurt, the pastor, invites everyone to attend.
J. Lucas, president, and John Gates chair the boys and girls work as E. C. Minter guests with daughter Frances Minter Litt. Past presidents R. D. Watts E. B. Hawkins and Charles Hedei were absent. Dr. G. W. Stewart gave the invocation. Lucas introduced guests and Eager, president elect. Entertainment by Tom Powell of Columbus Ohio and dinner music by Jan Campbell.
One of Raleigh County's most destructive fires burned Wednesday in the Cabell Heights area destroying an orchard residence barn and outbuildings. Weir Covey said eight fires Thursday covered about 70 acres with several under control. Fire danger remained high with 56 new blazes and continued through Saturday. total fires since Thanksgiving reached 115.
The Raleigh County Association for Mental Health plans a January membership drive to recruit workers against a major illness. At the annual dinner at the Elks Club Corey Mitchell was named president with Herman Samans re elected vice president. The group discussed the National Association meeting in St. Louis and noted generous public doll donations to Barboursville State Hospital after a recent fire.
Donations to the Salvation Army kettle drive lag behind last year with a six day total of 221.65 compared to 282.21 previously. Thursday’s collection brought 28.60 with Salvation Army staff assisting. Beckley groups including the Junior Department of the Woman's Club and the Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club will staff the booth on upcoming days.
Beckley city officials plan to announce the nine member Human Rights Commission at the next regular council meeting on December 11. The group will reflect labor management religious professional and racial groups and aims to improve race relations and opportunities while fighting discrimination. Three members will be Black.
Bald Knob slopes prepare for a winter season under Winterfun Inc a new chartered leasing group led by Ralph Jackson and Paul Sanna. Skating pond plans include 25 cent admission a two day flood this weekend with a renewed tow rope motor and snow protections. Other incorporators include Dr. M B Fisher and French Davis Beckley region. The lease could renew if a needed ARDA loan is denied.
Beckley Masonic Lodge 27 plans an election of new officers at a 6 p.m. Saturday meeting held in the Heroines of Jericho Hall on G Street.
Alvenus Sherry, 87, vows to keep working as one of the last Morse code railroad agent operators. Officials of the New York Central Railroad commend him for 70 years of service with the line in New Castle, Indiana.
Dr. Joe H. Winner named chairman for the 1943 Woodrow Wilson High School reunion. Officers include Ornie Johnson and Truman L. Sayre as vice chairs, Ruth Laren secretary, David Mullins treasurer, Helen Davis Jackson publicity chair, and Frederick O. Helm chief of publications. A second meeting is set for Monday at 7 30 p.m. in Sayre’s Raleigh County Bank office to compile mailing lists and pick a date and site for the 20th anniversary. About 275 graduates face updated addresses and outreach to all class members.
Carl Barbour of Barbourville returned from a Tennessee State University Alumni Association conference and 50th anniversary reunion in Nashville. He noted 45 chapters were asked to pledge to a scholarship fund, with West Virginia pledging 500 dollars. Plans include hosting Miss Wilma Rudolph at a Governor’s Mansion reception and a formal Beckley ball with proceeds for the Centennial Committee, pending her 1963 schedule.
Dr and Mrs Robert A Ashworth of Moundsville hospitalized after a one car crash in Beckley area. Police say 82 year old Ashworth failed to negotiate a turn as brakes failed. Car struck guard rail, rolled down hill, hit three parked cars and went over a 30 foot embankment.
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