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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1960
Page
9
A science note describes using a cardboard tube as a periscope to view distant objects. By looking through the tube with the left eye at the distant target and bringing the right hand beside the tube, a hole appears in the hand. The illusion arises because each eye sees a different image that the brain fuses into a single scene.
Health advocates urge careful planning for Halloween. Use light colored flame proof costumes with reflective tape. Keep costumes short and avoid masks and candles. Use flashlights, rubber swords, and supervised group trips for very young children. Sponsored by the Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association.
A brisk critical take on Lawrence Durrell's The Black Book and its place in the Alexandria Quartet lineage. The review notes the Paris origin, the bold sensual content, and the作者's revolt against England while praising the work's vigor, brash humor, and provocative daring despite length.
Eleven men enlisted in the Air Force at the Beckley Recruiting Station on Thursday. Names include Franklin Hunter Craig and Larry Hill of Beckley, Richard Jolly Jr. of Affinity, Lonnie Hudson of Richwood, Fred Dearfield of Lorado, Robert Atwell of Oceana, Ray Arcadia of Scarbro, Keith Young of Richwood, Michael Davis of Richwood, Ernest Prichard of Oceana, and Bobby Massey of Bolt. They will be stationed at Lackland Texas for basic training.
Roger Page Jones of Huntington resigns as Marshall College Young Democrats leader to chair Marshall College Youth for Nixon and Lodge. Miss Carol Dawson says Jones left to prioritize Nixon-Lodge election leadership over party activity. Dawson cites Jones’s belief in Nixon’s foreign and domestic stance and notes Nixon led in Marshall student polling at 55 percent.
Alpha Psi Sorority Chapter of the National Sorority of Phil Delta Kappa Inc selected Teacherama as its year project at a Saturday meeting. The aim is to foster civic interest and pride among parents through creative activities. The session at Mrs. John Christian Jr.'s home at 115 Adkins St. featured reports from national leaders and attendees Mrs. R. J. Howard, Mrs. H. M. Garland, and Miss Grace Clark.
A Beckleyan is named among 19 students selected for Mercersburg Academy Chapel usher staff in Mer cersburg Pennsylvania. John K. Schulte son of Mr and Mrs C L Schulte 101 Bishop Street is among those chosen for the position of honor per Eric E Harris head faculty usher. Ethan Allen captured Fort Ticonderoga in northeast New York state in 1775.
Harold Russell, the double amputee and Oscar winner for Best Years of Our Lives, was elected unanimously to a third term as national commander of AMVETS at the 16th annual Miami convention. The Wayland Massachusetts resident has been a prominent public figure and author of Victory in My Hands, advocating for veterans worldwide.
Raleigh County Elementary Principals Association backed two motions to cut West Virginia Education Association dues by five dollars and repeal the unified dues rule allowing membership in state or local groups without national dues. The resolutions, aligned with county teachers, will be presented to the WVEA in Charleston. The group also urged adoption of policies to unify principals’ needs and wishes.
Fred Hawley of Glen Daniel received a 40 year pin and certificate at the Beckley Chapter of Holmes Safety Association meeting in the courthouse for no loss of time accidents in four decades of mining. The council invited Fayette and Wyoming counties to join the Beckley Council and Raleigh County residents to join the association. Lewis Meadows of Meadows Coal Co spoke on safety records of small versus large mines, presenting charts on sunenes and injury causes.
Sherlyn Dodson aged 15 of Route 3 Beckley was treated at Beckley Hospital for injuries to her right wrist sustained while playing ball.
Creditors and beneficiaries are notified to present all claims with vouchers, verified, to Ned H. Ragland, Commissioner of Accounts, Beckley, Raleigh County WV, by April 12, 1961. Failure to file may bar rights to estate benefits. Beneficiaries must be present on the filing day to protect interests.
George Wise of 110 Meadows Court remains in fair condition at Raleigh General Hospital after several days of ongoing treatment.
Bishop Fred G. Hollaway of Charleston West Virginia was elected president of the Methodist Church Board of Hospitals and Homes at a Chicago meeting. He will serve the term 1960 to 1964.
The estate of Beryl D. Long, deceased, is mentioned in a probate context with references to due and for. The fragment indicates a formal action for settlement or administration. No further details are available in the fragment.
James Hare Cox, 83, of Whitby, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, October 23, at home. The body rests at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel until 4 p.m. Tuesday, then to the residence. Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at Whitby Community Church, Rev. Jack D. Thomas officiating. Burial follows at Peace Cemetery, Peace Springs. He lies in state one hour before the service. Arrangements by Rose & Quesenberry.
An OCR fragment lists Buckley Photo Service offering candid photography for weddings advertising industrial work and social events with speedy service and photographic copying at 220 Church Street plus repair services for mowers and bicycles. Also appears: Ashworthine address and various employment ads seeking male workers, including routes for Standard Coffee Company and a journeyman sheet metal worker in Grants New Mexico.
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