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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1958
Page
5
Information gathered for a forestry brochure to be published nationwide. About 3000 copies will cover types grades and quantities of timber in 13 southern West Virginia counties in the official publication.
The Mississippi American Legion votes to replace the term Comrade with Legionnaire in greetings. The resolution aims to standardize address usage among members and improve formal communication. A brochure on the new salutation is expected to aid members across the state.
West Virginia Baptists plan the 94th Annual Session in Charleston from September 9 to 12. Attendees include Rev. and Mrs. Charles E. Walker and other local ministers, with speakers Dr. Knudsen Dr. Tuller and Dr. Gates directing music and a missionary showcase. Dr. William E. Hayler delivers the annual sermon, with Rev. Clarence E. Jones as alternate preacher. Officers include Roy C. Keys president and William G. Farmar executive secretary.
Twenty six men from Beckley area enlisted in the United States Army and were sent to Fort Jackson South Carolina for nine weeks basic training. Names include Clyde L Avis George H Surdiss Ekbridge Elgin Reginald Tuell Rolf Hawkins Edward Colley Gerald Leadman Gerald Coleman Edward Hill Gene Basham William Shawver Maynard Murdock Billie Larck Orville Spencer Jackie Chadwell James Swim Kermit Massey James Lundy Freddie Browning Earl Lawson Oscar Farley Earnest Teaster Tracy Meadows and Neil Pugh with parental references to their families.
In his Worry Clinic column Dr. George W. Crane discusses teen withdrawal, dropping grades, and apathy as potential early signs of schizophrenia. He contrasts neurosis and psychosis, urges early intervention, and promotes a booklet on preventing nervous breakdowns.
Mrs. L G Dodd aged 79 dies at Beaver residence of a daughter Mrs Grace Spangler after heart attacks. Funeral at 2 p m Wednesday at E M Meadows with Rev H A Thompson and Rev Garlen Howington. Survivors include two sons Bill Beaver and Julian Shady Spring a daughter Miss Mae Dodd Ilinton two brothers Perry Wiseman Talcott a sister Mrs M L Gore Hinton eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Burial at Jumping Branch Cemetery.
Lucas district forester urges outdoor burning only before Oct 1. The fall season runs Oct 1 through Dec 31 with permits granted only if necessary. Outdoor fires are unlawful outside 5 PM to 5 AM. any fire started during those hours must be fully extinguished by dawn.
Mrs Evelyn E Rhodes Steele Ky and Clifford E Popp Vivian sent to Fort Knox Ky Roger D Davidson son of Mr and Mrs James A Davidson Fairdale sent to Fort Leonard Wood Mo Donald E Mounts Wharo Cliffe sent to Fort Lee Va Douglas M Glass son of Mr and Mrs Dwight M Glass Montcalm Jerry D Perry son of Mr and Mrs Warren C Perry Justice and Charles B Austin son of Mrs Jessie B Wort Stollings sent to Fort Jackson Thursday
Williamson hosts the 36th Annual State Convention of the West Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers on Oct 9 10 at the Mountaineer Hotel. Delegation leader Mrs Delmas Miller of Morgantown will preside with educator officials Veron Staggers Vernon Staggers and Rev Arthur Beckett among speakers.
Police Court in Beckley Monday night collected 154 in fines and bond forfeitures. Willie Oscar Turner paid 10 for driving without a City license. Cornelius W. Hill forfeited 30 cash for driving without registration plate and city license. Reva B. Mahoney forfeited 15 for cutting across the highway after an auto crash on the 921 By-Pass injuring a Parked car. John Hager of Lanark and Geral dine L. Dale of Beckley were involved. Eight hundred dollars property damage estimated. Six other persons, all charged with drunkenness, forfeited 99 for not appearing.
Four widows of Confederate veterans in West Virginia have filed for VA pensions under a new law effective in May. About 900 Confederate widows nationwide may be eligible, with an estimated 500 more awaiting records to locate and verify eligibility. A state mental health report from Charleston and a state board election were also noted. To qualify, a widow must have been married to a man who served at least 90 days and must not have remarried. proof of marriage and honorable service is required, with state records used where applicable.
False teeth buyers learn FASTEETH powder helps dentures stay in place and feel steadier. The alkaline powder claims to reduce plate odor and mouth sourness, offering comfort and confidence with regular use at drug counters.
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