Red Cross Volunteers Help Veterans Hospital Work
Mrs Edwin K Davidson of 213 Hull St is a VAVS alternate who shows weekly movies at the Veterans Hospital assisted by Miss Silvia Calivillo from Mexico City. Calivillo has worked since August, does typing and dictation, and lives with Dr and Mrs G Givdall. The Red Cross Raleigh County Chapter, chartered July 19 1917, reorganized Aug 9 1929, relies on voluntary contributions of time and funds to serve Raleigh County veterans and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin K. Davidson
Hull St
VAVS
Veterans Hospital
Cen
Veterans Administration Hospital
Red Cross
Silvia Calivillo
Mexico City
Veteras Hospital
Silvia
Cresent
G. Gividall
United States
Mexico City College
Beckley
Staunton College of Business
Staunton
Beckley College
DAVIS
American Red Cross
Congress of the United States
Raleigh County
American National Red Cross
National Headquarters
Veterans Administration Hospital Service
Deane Brooke
O. M. Jones
Gray Lady
Fred , Hurt
Robert Parker
Sherl Winter
Methodist Temple
Roy Keister
Crawford St
Veterans Hospitals
United Way
United Fund
Raleigh County Red Cross reports wide service and growth
The Raleigh County Red Cross lists officers and a large board of directors. Over the last year Home Service assisted 1,186 people with 859 telegrams, 1,057 cases, and $1,048.42 in aid. Nursing and Junior Red Cross programs expanded with 57 nurses enrolled and 50 schools in the 1961 62 program. Volunteers support VA Hospital care, library work, and patient assistance while new safety and water safety certificates are issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military
Veterans Administration
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Archie Riner
Safety Services
H. H. Harvey
Water Safety Service
Waterdale Pool
Little Beaver Park
Fitzpatrick Park
Flat Top Lake
Black Knight Country Club
Mor
Deeds On File Record of Real Estate Transfers
Deeds on file record county clerk actions noting transfers from Roosevelt and Tilla Daniels to the State of West Virginia by the State Road Commission for property in Glen White Town District valued at $599. John K and Bonnie Davis to State Road Commission property in Town District valued at $96.
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Roosevelt
Tilla Daniels
West Virginia
State Road Commission
Glen White
John K
Bonnie Davis
State Boad Commission
Dawn Wells Weds Larry Rosen in Las Vegas
Tele vision actress Dawn Wells Miss Nevada 1959 Miss America contestant married Saturday to theatrical agent Larry Rosen in Las Vegas. Wells, 23, daughter of Thunderbird Hotel president Joe Wells, has appeared on Bonanza Hawaiian Eye and A Man's World.
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Las Vegas
Nev
UPI
Dawn Wells
Nevada
Larry Rosen
Miss Wells
Thunderbird
Joe Wells
Transistor Radios Sell Fast Across Beckley Stores
Beckley shops report a surge in transistor radios and batteries as the Cubar crisis drives a national trend. Leed's Discount Manager Ernest J Haddad says batteries and emergency gear are selling quickly and stores have run out twice last week.
Mercantile Division Plans Final Beckley Chamber Meeting
The Mercantile Division of the Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce will meet at 9 30 a m Thursday for the final yearly session. President Philip W Payne says Mrs J B King will speak on the Centennial. A final report on Christmas lights for Beckley streets tops the agenda and members will select Mercantile Division candidates for the Chamber Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile Division
Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce
Philip W. Payne
J. B. King
Beckley
Chamber Board of Directors
Doctor's Mailbag on Jerking Legs and Sciatica Tips
Reader questions cover nocturnal leg jerks and isolation, with Dr. Wayne Brandstadt noting unknown exact cause for leg jerks and suggesting bed stretching and rest. He explains sciatica as a nerve-impairment symptom needing medical tests, cautions against some folk remedies, and outlines posture studies and possible injections for relief. He discusses blood sugar management through diet, not pills, recommending high protein and low carbohydrates with fats, and notes belladonna as a possible aid.
Local Merchants Feature Scan of Regional Brands
A reading list highlights multiple firms including Sears Roebuck and Co Gates Engineering Beaver Coal Beaver Coal Corp Baby Shop Baker's Jewelry Lillys Mens Shop Dr Pepper Bottling Co 7 Up Bottling Biggs Johnston Withrow Inc Quality Pastry Shop showing a cross section of midcentury retail and production names across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Gates Engineering
WWNR
Beaver Coal Corp
Baker’s Jewelry
Lilly’s Men‘s Shop
Dr. Pepper Bottling Co
Biggs-Johnston-Withrow Inc
Liberty Statue Dedic Anniversary Observed on Island
UPI reports ceremonies marking the 76th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty dedication were held Sunday on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Liberty Island
New York Harbor
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Eddhe Nara
Robert Thomson Jr
C. G. Peregoy
Fred Hays
Fred Richmond
George Parker
Paul Phipps
T. C Moorefield
Edwin Ratcliffe
Roger Sharp
Dewey Bone
Harold Feazelle
M. E. English
Fred Rich
William F. Watts
The
Home Service
Gray Lady Service
Nancy Tucker
Rsemson Armstrong
Sprague
C. H.rutledge
C. C. Wetzel
Beaver Ave
H. D. Gibbs
Valley Drive North
Miller Jackson
Clyde St
Frank Bolash
Whitestick St
Carl Lucas
Prosperity
Catherine Minion
Orga
Vee Parsons
Betty Avis
Langhorne Lewis
Ing
Focal
Stratton
Woodrow Wilson
Trap Hill
St. Francis de Salas Catholic School
Presbyterian Church
LE. Crowson
Appalachian
Roddy Kilowatt
We. Power Company
Wayne Brandstadt
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Wayne G. Brandstadt
Brandstadt
Rere
Uys
Mung
Dr. In
Hercules
Uderwater City
William Lundigan
Julia Adams
Mics
Melville Saview
Fanasion
Metro-Goléain-Mayer
Samuel Bronston
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