Panhandle Pinkie: 19 Year Old Marine Attacks Gun Nest
Alvin Lapoint a 19 year old Greenville New Hampshire Marine earned a Leatherneck legend during Operation Indiana near Quang Ngai. He charged a Viet Cong anti aircraft gun armed with a bayonet and a grenade that failed to explode twice. He saved at least a dozen lives and escaped unharmed aside from a belly blister.
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Greenville
N.H
Pinkie
Alvin Lapoint
Viet Nam
Pfe
Alvin
Panhandle
Lapoint
Leatherneck
Indiana
Saigon
Quang Ngai
C Company
First Battalion
Seventh Marines
Guadalcanal
Ben Goodwin
Route 1
Italy
Tex
Exploitation of Children in Viet Nam Pitch Penny Ring
A U.S. soldier, Pfc. Charles Centeno, guards a rural Vietnamese playground where a Viet Cong grenade attack maims several children. Centeno pursues the attacker, wounds him, but the village suffers as signs warned locals against aiding American troops. Medics treat the wounded as distressed villagers cry over the bloodstreaked scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centeno
U. S
Centennial Coins Gather Dust In Bank Vault
Charleston bank seeks removal of 95000 dollars in centennial trade dollars stored since 1963 as West Virginia marks its centennial. Coins cost 11500 dollars to the state and were sold at 1 dollar each. department head James Hupp still promotes sales to souvenir hunters. State officials weigh legal authority to destroy, while silver medals at 12 dollars remain available.
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Charleston
UPI
Charleston National Bank
West Virginia
Treasury Department
Department of Archives and History
James
Community women meetings and notices listed
Readable schedule of Friday events including Whitby Community Church Fellowship Class at 7 30 p m at the church Woman's Club of Central Baptist Church at 118 Ringleben Street at 7 p m and Queen Esther Court No 53 Heroines of Jericho at 5 30 p m on G Street Invitations to submit notices by 10 a m for same day publication and 10 a m Saturday for Sunday calendar entries at Beckley Newspapers.
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Men's Department of
Beckley
Whitby Community Church
Woman's Club
Central Baptist Church
Mary Scott
Ringleben St
Queen Esther Court
Heriones of Jericho
G. St
Socio Civettes Meeting Notice for Mrs Willa Green
A local notice for Socio Civettes at 7 30 p m at 223 Church Street invites community members to attend an event hosted by Mrs Willa Green.
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Socio Civettes
Willa Green
Church St
Saturday Senior Usher Board Meeting at Central Baptist Church
The Senior Usher Board of Central Baptist Church will meet Saturday at 6 p.m. at the church to discuss service duties and upcoming events. Members are requested to attend for planning and coordination.
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Central Baptist Church
Thrifty Savers Club and Social Savings Club Meet
Thrifty Savers Club led by Mrs Evelyn Royster meets at 7 p.m. at Canna day Street. Social Savings Club led by Mrs Ardelia Carter gathers at 7 30 p.m. at 503 Sylvia Street.
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Thrifty Savers Club
Evelyn Royster
Cannaday St
Social Savings Club
Ardelia Carter
Sylvia St
Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club Lesson Evening
The Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club offers beginners lessons at New River Park Recreation Room starting at 7 p.m. The session welcomes newcomers and provides basic instruction in square dancing.
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Calico and Jeans
New River Park
Fellowship Class Party at Missionary Church Parsonage
Fellowship Class of Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church hosts a party in the parsonage basement at 7:30 p.m. The event invites members for an evening gathering with refreshments and fellowship.
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Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church
Usher Board Meeting at First Mission Baptist Church
The Usher Board of the First Mission Baptist Church convenes at the church at 3 p.m. to discuss service duties and upcoming events. Members will review ushering schedules and coordinate hospitality arrangements.
Zeta Chapter Hosts Early Meeting With Beta Phi Sorority
Alpha Zeta Zeta Chapter and Beta Phi Beta Sorority co host a meeting at the Pioneer Hotel with Mrs Willard Hyman and Mrs James Bradley chairing. The event convenes at 2 p m one week early.
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Alpha Zeta Zeta
Beta Phi Beta Sorority
Pioneer Hotel
Willard Hyman
James Bradley
King Hiram Abiff Lodge meeting details on Fay ette St
The King Hiram Abiff Lodge No. 25 holds a meeting at the Masonic Hall on South Fayette Street at 1 p.m. Strong entities include King Hiram Abiff Lodge No. 25 and Masonic Hall. The note states the time and location for the gathering.
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King
Hiram Abiff
Masonic Hall
South Fayette Street
Easter program at church sponsored by youth fellowship
The Baptist Youth Fellowship of Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church sponsors an Easter program at the church, set for 7 p.m. The event invites congregants and families to attend the church activities.
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Baptist Youth Fellowship of Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church
Curtain Callers Board General Meeting at The Playhouse
A general meeting of all Curtain Callers board members and interested members is scheduled at The Playhouse at 4 p.m. The gathering invites attendees to discuss upcoming productions and club affairs.
Daughters of Isis Mecca Court Meeting Notice
Monday event for Daughters of Isis Mecca Court 1 at the Masonic Home on G Street at 6 p.m.
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Daughters of Isis
Mecca
Masonic Home
G St
Hope Court Amaranth meeting at G Street 7 p.m
Hope Court No 1 Amaranth holds a business meeting at Heroines of Jericho Home G Street at 7 p.m. Crusaders Council meeting to follow.
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Hope Court No. 1
Amaranth
Heroines of Jericho
G St
Crusaders Council
Beta Sigma Phi City Council Meeting Note
Newly elected members meet at 7 p.m with present members at 8 p.m in the Coca Cola Social Room. The record lists attendees and times for a local chapter council session.
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Beta Sigma Phi
Coca-Cola
Benefit Pancake Day at Judea Shrine No 13
A pancake day event sponsored by Judea Shrine No 13 runs at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Proceeds support shrine activities and community programs.
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Judea Shrine No. 13
Masonic Temple
Howe Street
Beckley Hospital Auxiliary Pink Ladies Meet at 9:30
The Beckley Appalachian Region hospital auxiliary known as Pink Ladies will meet at the hospital at 9 30 a m to discuss upcoming volunteer activities and charity work.
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Beckley
Appalachian Regional Hospital
Pink Ladies
Homeroom Mothers Club Sale At Old Crab Orchard School
The Homeroom Mothers Club of Old Crab Orchard Elementary sponsors a special benefit sale at the school following the Parent Teacher Association meeting. The event is slated for 7 30 p m.
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Old Crab Orchard
Helping Aid Sewing Class at Center in Lester
A sewing class to assist neighbors in Lester and surrounding communities meets at 11 a.m. at the community center. Local organizers invite residents to join for instruction and fellowship.
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Lester
Morton-Reaves PTA Fourth Grade Program At School
A Morton Reaves Elementary School special program by the fourth grade is scheduled at the school at 6 p.m. Also listed is a Columbine Garden Club meeting at Coca Cola Social Room at 1 30 p.m. and a Black Diamond Affiliate No 9 event at the home of Mrs Helen Keaton 120542 Johnstown Road Apt 1 in West Virginia for the Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association.
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Parent-Teacher Association of
Morton-Reaves
Columbine Garden Club
Coca- Cola
Black Diamond
West Virginia
Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association
Helen Keaton
Johnstown Road
Apt. 1
Town and Country and Highland Garden Club Meeting Notes
Town and Country Home Demonstration Club hosts a white elephant sale and meeting at the home of Mrs. Thomas L. Martin, 404 Northwestern Ave., 1 15 p m. Mrs. Jack Mann serves as co host. Ladies Mission Circle of First Baptist Beaver holds an Easter program at the church, 7 30 p m.
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Town and Country Home Demonstration Club
White Elephant
Highland Garden Club
Thomas L. Martin
Northwestern Ave
Jack Mann
Ladies Mission Circle of
First Baptist Church of
Beaver
Winding Gulf District President's Council Meets at First Baptist Church
The Winding Gulf District President's Council will convene with the First Baptist Church of Lester at 9 30 a m. The meeting brings together district leaders to discuss church matters and regional events.
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Winding Gulf District
First Baptist Church of
Lester
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Robert Ibraham
DA Nang
South Viet Nam
Ups
Pfc
Leonard Montano
Albuquerque
N.M
Montana
Neville ST
Fedeal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Ins. Corp
OF Ma
Appalachian Power
By Tom Tiede
Vinh CU
Nea
Charles Centeno
Gilroy
Calif
Elm Street
Simco Dealer
Hill Top Saddle Shop
David
Hill Top
Hinkle
The
First Mission Baptist Church
Peace Strings
Nash Campbell
MN Sofar
MR. Hocks
Andet
Lars
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