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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1958
Page
3
New York AP report traces the resurgence of family rooms to the ancient atrium. Architect Samuel Paul of New York explains that courtyard homes offer privacy amid urban congestion, with interiors centered around an open inner court and adaptable features such as skylights, pools, and gardens.
Postmaster General Summerfield says collectors may request first day covers now for the 7 cent Air Mail Alaska Statehood stamp even before a issuance date is set, likely December or January, with requests to the Juneau Postmaster. Eire issues two stamps honoring Mother Mary Aikenhead, founder of the Sisters of Charity, bearing her portrait and 3 pence blue and 1 shilling red denominations. Iran issues a new stamp set featuring Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi with values 5 dinars, 2 rials, 3 rials, and 100 rials.
An old advertisement promises quick relief from nagging backache headaches and muscle pains with Dean’s Pills. It claims soothing effect on bladder irritation and mild diuretic action. The copy urges a good night’s sleep and notes the product has been trusted for over 60 years and is available in a new larger size.
Leon Wolff recounts the 1917 Western Front campaign with stark critique of Haig Lloyd George and allied leaders. The work blends political decisions, tactical blunders, and brutal frontline realities across Ypres Messines and other actions, revealing the human cost and leadership failures.
Raleigh County shows 153 residents enrolled at West Virginia University this term, placing ninth among the state's 55 counties. The university records total enrollment at 5,483 West Virginians, with area counties contributing various counts including Fayette 99, McDowell 91, Mercer 78, Greenbrier 71, Logan 66, Wyoming 46, Pocahontas 44, Boone 28, Summers 25, and Monroe 17.
Beckley resident Sherry Lee Persinger is admitted to Philadelphia General Hospital School of Nursing as a member of the class of 1961. The three year program includes classroom study and practical experience in about fourteen hospital services. Miss Persinger, daughter of Mr and Mrs L E Persinger of 333 Neville St Beckley, is a Woodrow Wilson High School graduate.
Beckley Optimist Club invites parents of midget football players to a get acquainted party at Twin Oaks Country Club. Friday dinner at 7 p.m. includes chicken, dancing to Midnight. Twin Oaks Quartet provides music. Tickets are $5 per couple via John Jackson at CL 3-300.
The University of Michigan counters Florida citrus pride by noting Michigan produces Vitamin C in blackberries cantaloupe apples grapes and watermelon. They claim these Michigan fruits offer far more zest than a Florida orange.
Leonard C Navicki of Hill Top was freed from Raleigh County Jail at 6 30 p m Tuesday after posting a 106 bond for a Beckley Police Court appearance Thursday night He was jailed at 11 30 a m Tuesday following a two car crash on South Heber Street on a charge of driving while drunk Robert W Jeffrey of Keith was released after paying fines and costs on charges of driving while drunk and without an operator license He was jailed at 6 p m Saturday on the deputy sheriff charges He paid 50 in fines and costs for driving while drunk 10 in costs for driving without a license Robert West of Ghent was released from the jail at 5 17 p m Tuesday after a warrant charging assault and battery was withdrawn before Magistrate J E Mays West was booked at 10 05 p m Monday by a constable The warrant was obtained by his wife Mrs Marjorie est
The eighty fifth semi annual session of the Second District Sunday School Union of the West Virginia Baptist Sunday School Convention will be held Thursday and Friday at St John Baptist Church in Raleigh. The theme is Fostering our Baptist witness through missions in an age of emerging freedom. Young people lead Thursday service at 7 p.m.
In Raleigh County 1350 envelopes were stuffed Tuesday by five First Methodist Church women at the Raleigh County Memorial Building. Total efforts will mail 14,000 envelopes statewide, with 12,000 already prepared, to raise funds for tuberculosis fight. companions from Methodist Temple and Dry Hill Prosperity Farm clubs assisted.
Beckley prepares a grand welcome for Grand Exalted Ruler Horace Wisely of Salinas California. Wisely will arrive by plane on November 4 and be greeted by Mayor A K Minter and the Beckley Elks. A luncheon at Flat Top Lake, tours of youth and veterans projects, radio visits, and a large buffet dinner at the lodge are on the agenda. About 60 new Elks will be initiated that night with Dewey Kuhns accompanying Wisely.
Earl Snider, chairman of the Beckley Area Rural Development Council Poultry Commission, said several area egg producers are expanding flocks and egg output may double next year with about 40 000 more chickens. He noted local demand remains unmet. Charles Hodel updated on Forestry Commission plans for a community forest near Little Beaver Lake to host the West Virginia Woodland Show with lumbering machinery demonstrations and land plots showing management, and will seek boundary clarification with the county court alongside RDC manager Charles Shackelford. R. E. Hicks reported interest in a Beckley Farmers Market county fair, with further review by P. W. Burks of the Country Life Commission at the next RDC meeting.
Democratic leaders circulate a West Virginia newspaper editorial warning party workers that a strong Democratic registration alone is not enough. They urge all candidates to secure straight-ticket support, warn of a tough race, and urge turnout to counter Republican fundraising and alleged administration failures.
Byron W. Scarbro, 24, Crab Orchard, was ordered to appear in Beckley Police Court Thursday night to answer a charge of failing to yield the right of way after a two car collision on South Kanawha Street at 3 05 p m Tuesday. Police said damages were about 400 dollars from the crash with Dillard Todd Jr. 32, Beckley.
The Beckley Planning and Zoning Commission canceled its regular meeting at 11 a.m. Tuesday after learning there was no business to come before the group.
The University of Alaska sits in College, Alaska, a town that shares its name with the national university system. Local residents and students note the unusual pairing of institution and place as a point of regional pride.
Dr. Paul Copeland of the Beckley VA Hospital will address the East Beckley Elementary PTA Thursday at 6 p.m. The session will cover Raleigh County health center plans and finalize carnival arrangements for October 29 at the school.
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