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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1962
Page
6
First place winners in the semi annual statewide Model A Ford Club meet in Beckley on Saturday will receive trophies displayed by Beckley Club President Bill Bair and his son Billy. Trophies will honor Ladies Choice best car, Miss Model A contest, and top winners in seven divisions plus best costumed participants.
The West Virginia Model A Ford Club plans its state-wide fall meet at New River Park Beckley with about 50 Model A Fords expected. A parade from the park at 2 pm will showcase 13 judging categories then a Miss Model A contest, with a banquet at 6:30 pm at the New Pagoda Restaurant and prizes including scarce parts.
The Gymkhana Horse Show at Lester Rural Development Park was canceled by rain and moved to Sunday September 30. Sponsored by THE RURAL Development Corp with help from the Trap Hill Saddle Club. Judge Edward Halstead of Beckley to preside. All classes open including walking horse Western pleasure lead-in colt and ten games on horseback.
Mrs. Charles Thompson, 31, of 214 Grove St., was treated at Beckley Hospital for burns to her face and left eye after hot grease splashed during cooking. She was released later the same day.
The Beckley WV Department of Mines issues three permits to open mines in Raleigh County. Billie Grace Coal Co mine No 1 will employ four men, Griffith Coal Co mine No 3 will employ 10 men, and A and S Coal Co mine No 4 will employ four men. Vandall Coal Co applied for a permit to open mine No 1 in Fayette County to employ three men.
New York report explains a healing substance Bio-Dyne enabling reduction of hemorrhoids, relief from itching, and pain without surgery. Case by case, patients note shrinking and statements that piles are no longer a problem. Preparation H suppository and ointment are now available at drug counters.
Two men enlisted in the Marines at Beckley Recruiting Station. James Paul Dillon and Sammy Herbert Epperson were sent to Paris Island for recruit training. Dillon is the son of Mr and Mrs Maynard Dillon of Rainelle and Epperson is the son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Epperson of Pulaski Kentucky.
Roy Sanders a 43 year old man from Layland was admitted to Beckley Memorial Hospital at 2 10 p m Friday in satisfactory condition for injuries to his right arm after being dragged by a buggy while working at the L and L Coal Co.
Beckley College faced high demand as day classes filled quickly. President D K Shroyer said 8 to 10 students arrived before 9 30 a m seeking term registration, but day registration was stopped five days before the official close date due to unprecedented demand. Night registration remains open and veterans or war orphans may still change schedules today.
Mrs. Cora Harris hosted the bi monthly meeting of the Woman's Improvement League. A nominating committee elected officers: Simeon Warren president, William Beverly and Mary Neely as vice presidents, E L Morton secretary, Ollie Trotter assistant secretary, Debra Langhorn treasurer, and L B Redd reporter. A luncheon followed for members and guest Mrs. Bessie Murray from Winston Salem. The next meeting will be at Nellie Martin's home with Edward Wilson co host.
Six agencies plan to seek United Fund support totaling 49500 with approvals due at the Sept 25 board meeting chaired by J W Kern. Agencies include Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Raleigh County Red Cross Salvation Army Cancer Society and Raleigh County Association for Mental Health.
A Beckley formed committee promotes West Virginia right to work laws to attract industry. John N. Meadows is president and Howard L. Spears treasurer, both Beckley residents. Other members include Thomas H. Rosser Jr., William G. Cahernour, and Joseph W. Lee Jr., all Ronceverte residents.
Beaver Elementary and Blue Jay Consolidated will hold an open house at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. Parents of students at either school are invited to visit their children's homerooms. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
The Raleigh County Courthouse serves as the meeting place for Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce semi annual session Thursday at 7 30 p m. Managing Director Robert Hamilton notes directors reports and a progress update on new by laws are on the agenda for the full membership meeting.
Elementary students from grades 3 to 6 may enroll in beginner French and Spanish classes at Institute School on Saturdays. Modern Languages Inc sponsors the program, with about 65 enrolled this term and space available through Saturday. Contact Mrs. Marie Coutlee at 253-3809 or 102 Bishop St., Beckley. Advanced sixth to eighth graders may join after completing beginners.
The Veterans Administration Volunteer Service will meet at 8 oclock tonight in the Beckley VA Hospital for the first session of the fall season. James W. Tanner deputy chairman of the VAVS advisory committee urges all members to attend as special programming for the year will be outlined.
Raleigh County launched its 1962 63 hot lunch season with a statewide supervisor guest speaker in Greenbrier Dairy Social room. Eulan Cozart discussed menus and program requirements while Mary Scott led the meeting and honored long serving cooks including Dorse Cooke for 22 years.
Clarence Gunnoe, 37, of Pineknob, is in fair condition at Beckley Hospital with a fractured back and other injuries after his 1957 car rammed a bridge on Route 3 near Surveyor. He reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, the car overturned into a shallow creek, and bystanders lifted him from the water to prevent drowning.
Revival services begin at 7 30 tonight and run through Friday at the First Baptist Church of Rhodell. Pastor Rev W P Strickland of Beckley announced services will be conducted by Rev N C Lewis of Logan. The public is invited to attend.
Elder Ernest Hairston, pastor of a Lester church, delivered the Sunday sermon at the Church of Jesus on Ringleben Street in Bluefield. Bishop Wesley Scott leads the Ringleben Street church and Mrs. Mary Maxwell served as sponsor.
A Denver study of 300 intractable child asthmatics aged 7 to 16 shows nearly half become attack free and symptom free when separated from overbearing mothers, revealing psychological factors in parental care. Also discussed is arthritis care via postural exercises, simple splinting, analgesics, and avoidance of costly therapies, with guidance on choosing a family doctor.
Appalachian Bible Institute Bradley reports 70 students enrolled for the new term, with 30 men and 40 women from 12 states and multiple denominations, led by President Lester L. Pipkin. Improvements include new bed mattresses and box springs for residents.
Joseph Harvey age 33 of Coal City is discharged from Beckley Memorial Hospital after treatment for head injuries from a fall on Saturday while employed by Wind ing Gulf Coal Co at East Gulf.
The Raleigh County Horseman's Association will resume its regular monthly meetings at 7:30 tonight in the Raleigh Cola-Cola Building. They paused July and August because of horseshow activities across the state.
The Raleigh County Park Board will outline plans for improvements at Little Beaver and Fitzpatrick parks at 7:30 p.m. in the County Courtroom. Results will be presented at the next Raleigh County Court session when funds will be requested. Ray Redden will be retained as caretaker at Little Beaver Park.
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