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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1962
Page
9
The United States began 1960 in space with Pioneer V setting a long distance radio transmission record of 23 million miles in March. In April Tiros I, the first weather satellite, sent thousands of earth cloud images, marking a landmark for meteorological observation.
Central Elementary plans add on between its building and Beckley Junior High. Principal Charles Akers says the new plot will sit on the current McCreery Cemetery site after graves are moved at about 1800 dollars. PTA awaits court action to condemn the property before starting work.
Qualified musicians may record a local audition which is sent to the Second Army Bandmaster at Ft. Meade Maryland for screening. If approved the bandmaster will visit the area to audition and interview the applicant. High school college or music school graduates may contact the Beckley Army Recruiting Station for more details.
The Appalachian Council Boy Scouts of America will hold its annual Appreciation Dinner Oct 15 in Welch. About 200 attend. Senator Jennings Randolph will be principal speaker. New officers elected at Bluefield include C Yearout president Kermit Grogan VP Dr R O Gale VP Keil D Anderson treasurer and George R Nuckols commissioner. Silver Beaver and Council Merit Awards will be presented. The nine counties served include Raleigh Summers Wyoming McDowell Mercer Monroe in West Virginia and Giles Bland Tazewell in Virginia.
Woodrow Bales presents the governor's plaque to Bill Aurednick Beckley Moose Lodge governor. Carl Cody waits to receive the Mooseheart gold en anniversary campaign ring. Cody is the first Moose member of the Sixth District to receive the ring. Forty members have been written this month honoring Governor Aurednick.
Everett Carter and Glen Daniel were returned to Raleigh County Jail from Weston State Hospital at 4 10 p m Friday to stand trial on a charge of raping his daughter several months ago Roylan I Goode and Robert Jr Mathews both of Statesbury were jailed at 4 p m Friday by State Police on an investigation of grand larceny charge Daniel Eugene Ruff Mount Hope was transferred from the county jail to Moundsville Penitentiary at 7 10 a m Saturday by Deputy Marshal Charles M Adkins Harry Gowman Jr Sophia was released from jail Saturday morning after paying a 50 fine and costs on a drunk driving charge He was arrested by State Police at 8 p m Friday.
The Precision Workers 4 H Club of Piney Oaks School elected officers including Charles Miller as president Marion Miller vice president Nancy Lee secretary Rose Stevens treasurer and club reporters Lillie Murray and Arthur Reeves. Additional posts filled by Frances McMillan Marion Miller recreation leaders Jerole Bradley James Brown program chairman Sharon Henry financial chairman Easter Galloway health chairman Gail Borders safety chairman James Hunt.
A historical note records Mammoth Cave in Kentucky holding eight waterfalls, three rivers and two lakes within its cavern system, highlighting its varied hydrology and natural features.
Dr Wayne Brandstadt explains how influenza differs from a cold and why vaccination is essential. He notes multiple virus strains, limited cross protection, rapid spread through travel, and why timing matters. The piece highlights targeting high risk groups and workers with contact to the public this season.
An old line life insurance ad promotes a $1,000 burial policy for ages 40 to 90 with no medical exam. It claims no agent visits, offers free information, and asks readers to mail name, address, and year of birth to Central Security Life Insurance Co. in Fort Worth Texas.
Richard Williams of 109 Saunders Ave obtains a building permit on Friday to construct a garage costing 1000 dollars. The permit fee is 10 dollars.
Twenty applicants filed for work at Beckley Office of Employment Security on Wednesday. Occupations listed include a typist, three sales clerks, chief electrician, shoe salesman, meat department manager, two stock boys, dishwasher, kitchen helper, cylinder press feeder, three truck drivers, arc welder, three construction laborers and a baker helper. Out of area openings exist for stenographers, clerk typists and advertising salesmen.
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