Dulcimer Maker Featured At Craft Workshop Today
Dulcimer maker F. W. Belcher Jr. will perform with his hand made instruments at the Mountain Craft Shop from 1 to 5 p.m. near Princeton. The piece notes his high quality work, family participation, and the craft’s regional history as many dulcimers have sold out of state. Belcher describes his methods and materials and invites owners to bring instruments for demonstration and discussion.
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Craft Workshop
Phyllis Connor
F. W
Pete” Belcher Jr
Mountain
Mercer County
Princeton
Skyland
Rhonda
Marty
Belcher
Chet Hines
Ford To Host GOP Delegates Delegates meet with Ford in Washington
West Virginia Governor Arch A Moore said 22 of his state's 28 GOP delegates will lunch with President Ford in Washington. Twenty are pledged to Ford, two undecided, six declined. five of those back Reagan. Moore hopes one undecided delegate may back Ford. unity remains challenging after Kansas City.
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Washington
Arch A. Moore
West Virginia
Ford
Republican Nationation
Moore
West Virinia
Ronald Reagan
GOP
Kansas City
Capital Faces Costly Audit for Washington DC Records
A private firm estimates it costs 20 million dollars to ready the District of Columbia's finances for an audit and notes current records are too disorganized for a formal review. The firm forecasts an audit may occur by fiscal year 1978 after reforms. District officials request federal assistance to begin needed reforms.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Congress
Senate District Committee
Arthur Anderson and Co
Arthur Anderson
Comer S. Coppie
Thomas F. Eagleton
D-Mo
Eagleton
Washingto
New Y
Elkins Hosts Largest Craft Workshop in State
From July 12 to August 7 Elkins hosts the state’s largest crafts workshop, Augusta Workshop, drawing 500 students from as far as New Mexico and Florida. Classes cover Appalachian music and instrument construction, weaving, dyeing, wood carving, pottery, and more. registration is open at 4 Randolph Ave Elkins with $30 weekly fees and $13 holds a place.
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Charleston
Elkins
Augusta
New Mexico
Florida
Randolph Ave
Randolph County
Creative Arts Council
Pipestem State Park Offers Free Summer Clinics
Pipestem West Virginia park runs free tennis golf and archery clinics in June July and August led by recreation director Tom Spencer. Archery sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 to 11 am with equipment provided. Golf for ages 12 and under 11 am to noon at the par 3 driving range. Ages 13 and over 5 to 6 pm at the 18 hole range. Tennis for ages 12 and under Tuesdays 1 to 2 pm and ages 13 and over Wednesdays 1 to 2 pm at the main complex. Private instruction by appointment call 466 1800.
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Pipestem
W. Va
Pipestem State Park
Tom Spencer
Call Golf Club
Three area students to attend PBLA National Leadership Conference
Three Phi Beta Lambda members from Southwest Virginia Community College travel to Washington DC for the 25th annual PBLA National Leadership Conference. Kathleen Elam Jill Sullivan and Kelvin Long will participate with advisor Larry Davis. Officers for 1976 77 will be elected and chapters will compete with state delegations.
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Phi Beta Lambda
Southwest Virginia Community College
Washington, D. C
Kathleen Elam
Castlewood
Jill Sullivan
Vansant
Kelvin Long
Swords Creek
Larry Davis
Play of Appalachian Children shown at Bluefield State College
A film produced by the University of Pittsburgh documents Appalachian children's play in Kopperston and Oceana West Virginia. Suzanna Brooks served as consultant. The event includes a 7 p.m. screening after a day of workshops on child health safety and development in the Bluefield student center lounge.
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West Virginia
Bluefield State College
Bluefield
Suzanna Brooks
University of Pittsburgh
Department of Child Care and Development
United States
Wyoming County
Kopperston
Oceana
Bill Lambert
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