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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1962
Page
3
The year opens with Sputnik Will in February and an unsuccessful Venus flyby as radio fails. March sees Sputnik IX and Sputnik X carrying animal passengers, both returning safely. On April 12 Maj Yuri Gagarin completes one orbit in Vostok, marking a historic milestone.
Mr and Mrs W B Poling and James Wade attended the Lions fall conference at Welch on September 28. Mrs George Williams travels to University Hospital Charlottsville for observation and treatment with husband George Williams and sister Mrs Harvie Stark. Mrs M A Marchetti is ill at home. Mrs Benny DeLuca underwent major surgery at Beckley Memorial Hospital and is improving. Carolyn Akers has returned to work at the LaFern Shop after illness. Mr and Mrs Jimmy Herrera of Detroit were guests in Maple Fork at the homes of Edward Marchio and Joe Herrera and their wives.
Oceana Woman's Club members attended the Southern District meeting of the West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs in Mullens. Present were president Mrs. A. G. Lugar Jr., secretary Mrs. Robert Farren, and scrapbook chairman Mrs. Bobby Jean Crouch.
The island of Cyprus has a population divided into 400000 Greek speaking islanders and 100000 Turkish speaking residents, reflecting a marked linguistic and cultural split on the island.
Glen Rogers High School conducts a national guided fitness program under President Council guidance. Principal James W. Lewis notes rapid progress as boys and girls receive supervised instruction, medical screening, and tailored training aimed at improving cardiovascular fitness and overall stamina. Coach Marion D. Brown leads the boys program with Mrs. Tony Perry guiding girls
London UPI reports the Transport Commission approved special compensation for rail employees who are assaulted by irate passengers, marking a protective measure for staff facing violence on the job.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church will hold its regular monthly meetings today. Circles 7 and 8 meet at 2 p.m. and the remaining circles at 7 30 p.m. Addresses for each circle host are listed from Circle 1 at 703 Circle Drive to Circle 11 at 923 Poplar.
McGRAWS BNS John Mc Graw Grade School held its first birthday dinner party of the year with 350 students having birthdays recognized. The event marks the third year of the program including summer birthdays in September October and November. Fall colors decorate tables as a birthday cake and streamers embellish the honorees table.
A doe with a bullet wound in its leg limped into a Belluno tavern on Sunday night and stood behind the bar until the owner summoned a veterinarian for treatment.
Fayetteville notes list visits by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Phillips and children from Middletown Ohio to Mrs. Dean Akers and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Phillips on Daniels Street. Myron R Renick of Charleston was a business visitor Saturday. Mrs Howard Payne and daughter Mary Elizabeth of Virginia Beach are visiting in the home of their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ben Akers Laurel Creek. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stukey and son Mitchell Kent of Parkersburg visited over the weekend.
Gamma Xi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a dinner Saturday at the Cow Shed Restaurant to observe its first chapter anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Graham, Mr. and Mrs. David Wilson, Dr. and Mrs. Sam Lambert, Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Martin, and Mr. and Mrs. James C. Lyons.
The text notes the residence described as the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Don Stephens, located on Maple Avenue.
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