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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1961
Page
11
Thoughtful reflections by the retired Episcopal minister Dr. S. Roger Tyler on faith, memory, and community life. The piece blends personal history with spiritual observations, offering calm, professorial commentary for readers seeking contemplation.
An affectionate June reflection on biblical fathers Abraham, Paul, Joseph, Zacharias, and the Prodigal Son. It links their fidelity to teachings on fatherhood, highlights Abraham’s near sacrifice, and notes how paternal influence shaped leaders like Timothy and John the Baptist, with Jesus calling God Father.
West Virginia holds a four day workshop at Blackwater Falls State Park with top personnel from five state mental hospitals and state consultants. Gov. Barron and leaders from Indiana and Michigan mental health departments join Dr. Charles Zeljer in presenting on patient care aftercare and community responsibility. Alice Leslie of the West Virginia Association for Mental Health also attends along with Dr. Knapp, a Charleston psychiatrist.
Mrs Bessie Stephens of Tornado Kanawha County was elected president of the West Virginia League of Postmasters at the annual convention. New officers include Dewain Canterbury Walton James O Lakin Charles ton Lee Ellis Newton Roane County Amer Loughry St George Tucker County and executive council members Rex A Pygman Huntington Maude Copeland Elk Garden Isabel Johnson Lavalette Ruby Cobb Glasgow Lawrence Mohr Galaplis Ferry. The convention ends Saturday with an address by C L Fallis of Washington D C. The workshop is cosponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health and the Virginia Department of Mental Health.
Twenty-one boys and girls are enrolled for the Charleston YMCA day camping program at Coonin Park.
A former Charleston postal clerk pleaded guilty to theft of five letters from the mails in U S District Court. Shirley Wallot, 29, of South Charleston, admitted taking letters totaling 6.50 for Welfare Finance Corp, 248 for Beneficial Finance Co, and sums of 20.52 16.33 and 4.50 for Aetna Finance Co. Judge Joan A Field Jr deferred sentence after the hearing.
Commissioner Jack Nuckols said there will be no extension of license receipts or personal property tax receipts. The Motor Vehicles department has issued 172,000 new plates to date and expects about 248,000 more before June 30. Three injured in a two car collision on Oakhurst Road, Ernest Breedlove, Darrell Ryan, and Douglas Turley treated and released. Ryan’s car reportedly hit a water-filled pothole causing the crash.
Canterbury hosts a summer worship series for children aged six to seven with a two week program at Canterbury House West Rhode Island. Registration via YMCA. camp days and dates noted. War fund drive and interdenominational services also referenced with planning for a large subway project and World Fair stakes.
A World Bank official told a Charleston Rotary luncheon that the U S foreign aid program must be reorganized and expanded to meet poverty and Communist challenges. Kenneth R Iverson urged consolidation of aid agencies, warned against publicity gaps for U S projects, and described Bank operations funded by 68 countries with loans totaling 3 7 billion dollars to 57 nations in 15 years.
Senate action staved off a disaster-like outcome for President Kennedy’s modest income housing proposal. Administration leaders hope to restore 40 year no down payment loans up to 15000 in the House this month. The Senate kept long term mortgages but set down payments to 555. House members worry the requirement limits use by families in the 4000 to 6000 income bracket. If the House drops the program, a conference could revive it. Senate final passage expected Monday. House Rules Committee to act Thursday.
A pasted church bulletin lists services for Emmanuel, First Shawsbury, South Charleston, Air Conditioned Starcher, Spring Hill and related ministries. It details morning worship lines, sermons by named pastors, Sunday schools, youth programs, prayer meetings, and evening services with topical titles and times.
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