Count Basie Night Delights Fans With Swing Classics
In Herndon West Virginia a Count Basie concert drew a large crowd as the orchestra delivered brass driven solos from Wayman Reed and a standout cornet solo. The performance featured Little Darlin and Jingle Bells with an enthusiastic reception.
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Basie
Count Haney
Herndon
W.va
Eastern Associated Coal Corp
Ilate
Frank Stafford
Herndon No. 2
Hotice
Outstanding drum solo electrifies concert crowd
Sonny Payne delivered a lengthy drum solo ending the first half that wowed the audience. The performer was a blend of magician and juggler, twirling sticks and jumping in his seat to spark the cymbals and energize the show with his performance. The set included tunes like Hey Jim and Cover the Waterfront.
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Sonny Payne
Jim
Man Guilty In Milton Chief's Death
A Cabell County jury found 23yearold Raymond Wallace guilty of killing Milton Police Chief Melvini Lucas on August 4 during a warrants arrest attempt at Wallace’s father home. The panel recommended mercy, making Wallace eligible for parole after ten years in a life sentence. Wallace remains free on bond while defense motions for a new trial await a February hearing.
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Huntington
W.va
Cabello County
Shot Kills St. Albans Youth in Accidental Shooting
A 14-year-old boy, Alvin Lee Adkins of St. Albans, was killed by a shotgun blast while he and his 10-year-old brother David played with a 2 gauge shotgun in a bedroom. State police said the shooting was accidental and occurred outside South Charles Lane.
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South Charles
Lon
G. W. Bradshaw
Alvin Lee Adkins
Alvie Adkins
Box 301
St. Albans
Bradshaw
David
Alvin
B. F. Simpkins
Vt Ee Ee
Kanawha County
West Virginia
Minnie Lee McNeil
Minnie Lee
Lucinus McNeil
Lucious McNeil
Marjorie Dean
Legal Aid Society of
Barneston
Plantiff
Charleston
Jack Kinder
South Charleston Repeals B O Tax Hike After Meeting
South Charleston City Council votes 5 4 to repeal the recent business and occupation tax increase amid revenue sharing concerns. Russell Johns of Jaycees praises the move while leaders cite budget priorities and the need for a full study. Bids opened for public auction west of Chestnut Street and police investigative gear approved.
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South Charleston
Roy Coen
Coen
Russell Johns
Jaycees
Tald Council
Chestnut Street
Federal agents capture Charleston drug suspect Whitaker in New York
U S agents in New York City arrested Donald Washington Whitaker alias Herman Precious Jones on drug trafficking indictments tied to Charleston operations. Federal and state authorities sought him since weeks, with Loree Rice charged separately for witness obstruction. Whitaker faces transfer hearings and potential forfeiture action on a $50 000 bond.
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Michael L. White
U. S. Atty
John A. Field
New York City
Donald Washington Whitaker
Herman “Precious” Jones
Whitaker
Charleston
Field
U. S. Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
New York
Kanawha Intermediate Court
George Wood
Whittaker
U. S
Apparent Attack Kills EMC Worker at FMC South Charleston
Earl B K Uvneh, 42, of Rt. 7 South Charleston, died at work after an apparent heart attack at FMC Corlin South Charleston. Police report a collision involving the ambulance transporting him to Thomas Memorial Hospital at the MacCorkle and Rhodes intersection. He was a welder for FMC. Survivor details and obituaries follow.
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Earl BK. Uvneh
Rt. 7
South Charleston
FMC Corn. Mant
Lynch
FMC
Thomas Memorial Hospital
MacCorkle Avenue
Rhodes Avenue
Avon calling and sales careers offered in ad slate
Avon seeking part time and full time fundraisers with flexible hours. Best Foods division CPC International offers career path with advancement on food and nonfood trade. salary, expenses, company car and fringe benefits. resume to Box M-843 Gazette-Mall. Also listings for wholesale heating air conditioning sales with travel in West Virginia and Virginia. four saleswomen and four salesmen wanted with regional managers. contact 344-3041.
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Meadows
Ford
Gazette Mail
Charleston
P.O. Box
Huntington
West Virginia
Hamton Paint Wa. Ca. Inc
Hampton
AVON
Best Foods
CPC International, Inc
Gazette-Mall
Eve Aloyer
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Monroe Motor Sales, Inc
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Ral Motors Acceptance Corpora
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General Motors Accept. &Nce Corporation
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Ayone
Kanawha Valley
Common Pleas Court OF
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Mildred Feazell
Richard Paxton Scoral Fisher
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Haines City
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Maridiin Drive
Pittsburgh
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Judy Fears
West Broad Bock Roads
Richmond
Virginia
Patricia Flood
Rhode Island Avenue
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Herbert Vaughan
Sanawha Valley
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Willard
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Pauley
Judy Schulte
Kanawna County
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Osemers County
Robert W. Greer
J. ©. Greiner
Hubert Wh. Seabolt
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Sara Chagas
Childers Chevrolet
Nitro
Saigl Lee
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State of West Virgin
Ters Acceptance Corporation
Wndersigred
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Ance Corporation
Riverside Motor Co
Madison
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Orserves
General Motors ‘Accertance Corporation
Kenamha Boulevard
Hazel
Vicinty McMillan Hospital
Montrost Drive
King’s Restaurant
Hurricane
I “Buten
Af Frontier Mobile
Tyler Ai
Steve Nick White
Mt. Vernon Road
Tabar Iound
Pace
Tost
Manihs Olds
Oyer Spring Hill
Las River Lake Estates
Kanawha City
Teward
Greenbrier Street
Jersons
Arian
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Say Care
Tam
Dunbar Presbyterian Church
Goodin Rest Home
SOB
Harrell Nursing Home
Virginia ST. E
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FETS
Paperback Mart
Guartier Street
Croson
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Peach Bowl
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Haggerty Insurance Service
Percy
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Miss Rogers
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America's Sevier
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Martin Tenal
Mingo
Minga County
Archiectiral Associates
Smith
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South Charington
the Board of Education
Miran County
Williamnstin
West Virgin
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Wiream
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Capitol Street
Central Avenue
Sr Batery Area
Fragale
Montgomery
Professional Placement, Inc
Sanawha Valley Bida
R. J. Lindroth-Beall Assoc
ALL Gees Company
Snelling & “Snelling
Whitten Transfer
Compa O. Box
West Lest
Gazette-Mail
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Long John Silvers
MacCorkie Ave
Kanawha Boule
Shoney’s
CURB
Honey's
Kanawha Blvd
Sears
Honey’s
Boulevard Recreation Center
Kanawha Stud
Shadyside Drive
Wissonville Drive
Dakhurst Road
Temale
c/o Gazette-Mail
Holmes
Edgewood Country
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Central
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Preslicg Co
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Crown & Shield
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Ernie’s Escu
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Leonard’s Drug
D Street
Shoney's
Apenita
Rose City
St! Albans
Kenawha City
Merntn
Tornages
Contact Hat Electric
Day Manufacturing Company
Bluefield
Sena
Novamont Corp
Kenova
W. Vni
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P.O. Box Lay Renova
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Newspaper Agency Corporation
Virginia Street
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Gazelle
Diamond Shamrock Chemical CO
Belle, W. Va
Belle
N. R. Crisler
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