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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1960

Page

11

Area Men Join Marines During Birthday Drive

Area men join a birthday enlistment drive as the Marine Corps marks its 184th anniversary on November 10. Larry Wright, John Elliott Jr., and Carl Conley will enlist in the state quota and depart for Parris Island to begin 12 weeks of basic training, then move to Camp Lejeune for four weeks of advanced infantry. Maynard notes Marines train across 40 fields from electronics to construction engineering and highlights unit tactics and weapons training. Interested individuals should contact the local recruiting station for information.

Marine Recruiting America Marine Corps Larry Wayne Wright Annie Price Fayetteville John Elliott Jr Gustine Elliott Beckley Carl H. Conley Camp Lejeune N. C Korea Eighth Army Yalu 1St Marine Division Maynard Informan

Monthly MS Clinics Set In Huntington

The Tri-State Area Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society announces the first once a month clinic on Tuesday Oct 25 at St Marys Hospital in Huntington. Two physicians attend in the morning and a physical therapist in the early afternoon. Open to all Tri-State area MS patients with arrangements by calling JA 39640 or writing to the chapter P O Box 1712 Huntington.

Tri-State Area National Multiple Sclerosis Society St. Mary’s Hospital Huntington Tri-State

Den Mothers Of Midway Pack To Meet Tonight

Charles Bosly, chairman of leadership training for Raleigh District, Boy Scouts of America, will lead a session with the newly reorganized Cub Scout Pack den mothers at Midway Elementary School tonight at 7 0 p m. The meeting covers Cub Scouting fundamentals and aims to orient the new den mothers to their roles.

Charles Bosly Raleigh Boy Scouts of America Midway

Pre Men s Day Services Outlined by Ebenezer Church

M E English chairman of the Men's Day Committee at Ebenezer Baptist Church announces the Pre Men s Day program. Wednesday sermon by Rev W M Jones with a choir from First Baptist Harp er Heights and Lindwood Baptist Church. Friday Rev W Gowens with choir of Second Baptist Church. Services start at 7 30 pm.

M. E. English Ebenezer Baptist Church W. M. Jones First Baptist Church of Harper Heights Williams Lindwood Baptist Church No Fork

Evangelistic Service Begins At Bradley

An evangelistic service is in progress at the First Baptist Church in Bradley with Dr Alvin J Cook as speaker. Evening meetings are held daily at 7 30 p m with a continuing program through the week.

First Baptist Church Bradley Alvin J. Cook

New Cannon Shoe Store Manager Named at 120 Main St

Max Smith of Hope Mills N C is the new manager of the Cannon Shoe Store at 120 Main St in Anderson S C. He served as a staff sergeant in the Air Force from 1959 with two years in Japan and currently lives at 102 Lilly St Beckley. Cannon’s headquarters are in Baltimore. Manning Antenna Service in MacArthur opened last week offering installation and servicing of television antennas for dealers and individuals. Owners Bob and Ed Manning, Crab Orchard residents, bring decades of radio TV and mining experience. They plan to stock a range of channel antennas and brands for various stations. municipalities and firms. The Corey candy firm features vending nationwide with two brothers running operations from Beckley area. The article highlights vending routes, products mainly cigarettes and candy, and occasional hot foods. It notes vandalism challenges and a move toward coffee and cold drinks in the future. A lecture at Raleigh County Bank covered the new PBX telephone system by Chesapeake and Potomac with 60 extensions and 10 outside lines, emphasizing better extension handling and customer service.

Max Smith Hope Mills N. C Cannon Shoe Main St Anderson, S. C Smith Air Force Japan Lilly St Beckley Cannon Baltimore Wright Crab Orchard Emogene Foley MacArthur Bob Myrtle Jones Pemberton Corey Ana Pameer American Automatic Merchandiser National Voice of Beckey Matthew Corey George Edward Corey Brothers Potomac Telephone Co King

Greyhound Adds 300 Scenicruiser Buses For All Weather Travel

Greyhound promotes year round air conditioning on its Scenicruiser Service with thermostatic control for constant cabin temperature. The feature list includes wide panoramic windows, smooth air suspension, and a fully equipped restroom as travelers enjoy scenery and comfort. The company has added three hundred new Scenicruiser Service buses to meet rising demand.

Greyhound Scenicruiser All Scenicruiser Greyhound Greyhound Corporation

Greyhound Drivers Reach Exceptional Safety Record

Greyhound drivers earn an outstanding national safety record among millions of highway travelers. The Greyhound Corporation operates a fleet exceeding 5000 intercity buses with a history of premier safety performance.

Greyhound Corporation

Greyhound hailed as safest way to travel in council report

Council discussion highlights Greyhound as a far safer travel option compared to driving. Officials cite multiple studies and records showing significantly lower accident risk and greater passenger safety.

Council Greyhound

Greyhound Package Express announces nonstop daily service

Greyhound Package Express offers 24 hour service seven days a week with no delays on weekends or holidays. It also provides same day delivery for shipments up to 300 miles and next morning arrivals for distances up to 750 miles.

Greyhound Package Express Greyhound

Grandma Takes It Easy On Greyhound Scenicruiser

Grandmother enjoys Greyhound Scenicruiser service praised for panoramic picture windows. The ad touts rest room, air suspension, air conditioning and comfort on long trips with multiple origin options.

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