Giles Education Association May Banquet Honors Longtime Teachers
The Giles Education Association held its May banquet at the Marriott Inn in Blacksburg Virginia. Mrs Joy Skidmore installed as president and urged broader membership and community involvement. Carolyn Spangler Gary Lewis Judy Ray and Maleta Guthrie were named officers for 1977 78. Three retiring Giles County teachers Virginia H Watts Houchins Jocelle Saunders and Carnelle S Hypes were honored with a combined 118 years of service.
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Giles County teachers honored in retirement program
A group of Giles County educators including Mrs Heuchins Mrs Saunders and Mrs Hypes were recognized for long careers spanning 19 to 40 years. The event with a Bicentennial theme featured remarks by Mrs Grace Robertson and highlighted county history. A recital by Giles High School students was set for 8 p.m. at Narrows First United Methodist Church with elementary students performing Friday at 8 p.m.
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NAACP Mercer Chapter Set to Meet Sunday
The Mercer County NAACP chapter will gather Sunday at 3 p.m. in First A.M.E. Zion Church Bluefield. President Ted Curtis calls on all members to attend.
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Oil Interests Aid Byrd Reelection Donations Reported
Texas oil interests gave 10 separate 300 contributions to Virginians for Byrd, boosting Byrd's Virginia Senate reelection fund to 163385.78 through May 24. The filing shows 93.5 percent of gifts were 100 or less and 92 percent from Virginians, with other notes on labor donations and congressional primary reports.
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