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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1972
Page
12
A reader letters column features quips and guidance on vacation misery with a highway row, a name dispute over the baby Brian, and ethical debate on end of life care. Ann Landers weighs in with a calm reply, and readers write from Dallas and Pittsburgh.
The 17th annual William Jordon Hurt family reunion drew 38 attendees including Mr. and Mrs. William T. Hurt and relatives from Beckley Prosperity Taylor Mich. Baltimore Mabscott Mount Hope and other towns. A dinner and singing program featured a solo by W. L. Martin of Mount Hope.
The National Wildlife Federation proposes a nationwide ban on lead shot for waterfowl hunting by 1973, aiming to protect wildlife health and reduce environmental contamination across the United States.
Nancy Evelyn Farmer and Carl Eugene Vass II married in an open church ceremony at Rhodell Church of God. Rev. Billy Parks officiated at 5 p.m. Best man was Dewayne Parks. Bride is daughter of Mal and Mrs. Levett J. Farmer of Marion Virginia. groom’s family from Rhodell. The couple resides in Rhodell.
Women groups invited to submit notices or calendars via phone or mail to Beckley Newspapers Women's Department. Notices by 10 a.m. appear the same day. Sunday notices must arrive by 11 a.m. Thursday Alcoholics Anonymous open meeting at St Stephen's Episcopal Church on Virginia Street at 8 p.m.
A feature on a crochet shawl with three circular sections forming a lacy pinwheel design. Instructions cite a size F crochet hook, yarn choices, fringe finish, and steam for a light weight wrap. Includes Stitchin Time ad form and knitting Q&A with Judy.
Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Herbert Denenberg offers a Shopper's Guide to Life Insurance detailing cost comparisons among 166 large insurers. The 22 page booklet ranks 10 high cost and 10 low cost firms, with updates planned to expand the list. It explains interest adjusted cost methods and encourages comparing policies before switching.
Mrs. James E. McGraw of Glen Daniel is featured in the 1972 Outstanding Young Women of America biographical sketch. A Liberty South Carolina native, she has lived in Glen Daniel 11 years with husband a building contractor and three children Kelley Kimberly and Kevin. She chairs the Trap Hill finance committee and co chairs the Fine Arts Department while serving on the Education Committee.
Maynor and family visitors from Falls Church Virginia and Sweeneysburg Ohio share time with relatives. The Painter and Smith families host relatives including Butch Painter and Robert Warren in Virginia while Ronald O'Dell and Ronnie visit Philipp Sweeney in Sweeneysburg. Earl Smith and others from Cleveland join the gatherings.
The piece notes a trend change in footwear with fall styles moving away from rugged platforms and crepe soles toward flat, delicate ballerina style boots, contrasting rugged wilderness boot aesthetics with refined forms.
No change in beef and pork prices this past week, with grocery shoppers urged to hope for relief soon. Readily affordable staple bags include flour, potted meat, pancake mix, syrup, coffee, creamer, and frozen vegetables while cabbage and squash appear as low priced produce. Bananas and melons trend moderately priced with a wide range of fruits and vegetables listed as higher in price.
Miss Joyce Harless daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Harless of Coal City and George Griffith son of Mrs Zelphia Griffith of Tonben and the late Nash Griffith were united in marriage Thursday at the United Methodist Church of Pulaski. Griffith works in the mines at East Gulf and the couple will reside at Midway.
The Rev and Mrs Garrus Lilly of Sophia celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise dinner Saturday at their eldest son Charles David Lilly’s home in Sophia. Six children and five grandchildren attended along with out of town guests from Lynchburg Madison Heights and Orlando.
The Women's Department outlines photo and write up rules for Beckley society coverage. Wedding pictures must arrive within seven days of the wedding date or publication will be brief. Engagement photos must reach by Thursday noon for Sunday publication. The department may reject stories or adjust picture placement as needed.
A striking estimate claims that if all salt from oceans and seas were spread over the planet’s land, it would create a sheet over 500 feet high, illustrating the vast mineral content of seawater.
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