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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1972

Page

11

Woodrow Wilson High School names Patty Todd field conductor

Alan Staton selects Patty Todd 17 of Beckley as field conductor for Woodrow Wilson High School Band. The senior Majorette at least five of six years onductor chosen. she attended Thurman Clinic and Oglebay Institute for two years each. Patty is head majorette vice president of Tri-Hi-Y and Sub Deb Club member.

Alan Staton Patty Todd Woodrow Wilson High School Russell Todd West C St Beckley Thurman Clinic Oglebay Institute Tri-Hi-Y Charles Edward Salmon Jr

GI home loan boom in fiscal 1972 tops 15-year high

Veterans Administration figures show 359,000 loans closed in 1972 up from 198,000 the prior year while loan applications reached 400,000 up 43 percent from 279,000. Appraisal requests rose 19 percent and eligibility determinations 11 percent as rates fell from 8.5 to 7 percent since December 1970.

C. W. Nixon Veterans Administration

Short Termers Get Extended Benefits

The Department of Defense announces that short term servicemen with pregnant wives may extend active duty for up to one year if their service is satisfactory. Medical benefits cease at discharge, making extensions a relief for those unable to cover pregnancy and delivery costs. Deputy Secretary Kenneth Rush said extensions could be used to support the period.

Department of Defense Kenneth Rush

WVU Dental Officials Address New River Society Meeting

Two WVU School of Dentistry officials spoke at the New River Dental Society gathering in Oak Hill before 57 attendees at White Oak Country Club. Dean Robert Biddington updated on standards and student statistics while Dr John Campbell discussed continuing education and school training programs.

West Virginia University Dent. School New River Dental Society White Oak Country Club Oak Hill Beckley Area Robert Biddington WVU Dental School John Campbell West Virginia Dental Association Paul Loflin Frank West John Vargo Tom Stauffer United Fund of Raleigh County, Inc

New Red Cross Director Seeks FIND Volunteers

Virginia Haga named director of the Raleigh County Red Cross returning Beckley resident. She replaces retiring Leis Thurmond and aims to boost Project FIND volunteers to assist the elderly with nutrition and hunger relief. Haga notes only eight local FIND volunteers, schedules a Thursday training at 1 30 p m at the Glass House. She emphasizes blood bank development remains a goal and urges locals to help the Raleigh County Chapter grow.

Virginia Haga Beckley Raleigh County The American Red’ Cross Leis Thurmond Haga Memorial Baptist Church Shady Spring High School Samuel B. Hale Ghent White House American Red Cross Red Cross Glass House Turnpike Huntington

Caroline Kennedy Enrolls at Concord Academy

Caroline Kennedy, 14, begins study at Concord Academy in Concord Massachusetts. Five Secret Service agents, three men and two women, relocate to the area to guard her during her first year as a pupil.

Concord Mass UPD Caroline Kennedy Concord Academy John F. Kennedy Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Secret Service

Laurita to Address Policemen's Lodge in Beckley

Republican attorney general candidate Joseph A. Laurita Jr will speak to the Fraternal Order of Police at Beckley City Hall on September 20 at 7 30 p m His county crime fighting record includes an attempted assassination claim and he has received the Outstanding West Virginia Citizen Award from Civitan International and Jaycees honors for service.

Joseph A. Laurita Jr Monongalia County Order of Police Beckley Laurita West Virginia Civitan International Jaycees

Masking Tips for Neck Care

A weekly facial mask benefits the neck area along with the face, keeping the skin smooth and youthful. Focus on gentle treatment to maintain delicate neck skin and avoid neglecting this area.

Doctors Report Use of Preparation H for Pain Relief

In a survey, doctors stated they use Preparation H to relieve painful symptoms both personally and in office practice. The product provides prompt temporary relief for hours.

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