Drive In Theaters Sponsor Cancer Drive Proceeds
During Cancer Control Month two area drive ins in Raleigh County sponsor benefit showings. Beckley Open Air Theater screens Say One For Me and Gun Fight at Dodge City with Inside Magoo educational reel. Crab Orchard Drive In offers Quantrill's Raiders Father of the Bride World in My Pocket plus Sappy Homins as ACS health check up film. Proceeds go to ACS Raleigh County Unit for research education and services.
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Raleigh County
American Cancer Socrty
Beckley Open Air
Debbie Reynolds
Dodge City
Joel McCrea
Magoo
Crab Orchard
Quantrill
Steve Cochran
Rod Steiger
ACS
Convention Committee To Make Year's Plans In Beckley
Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce convention committee, led by H. M. Eckler, prepares plans to welcome numerous gatherings in Beckley this year. Members include Victor Giampocaro, Donald Curson, Mrs. Jose Sheffield, Joseph Lilly, and Mrs. Sylvia King. The group aims to engage convention visitors with local businesses during their stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley-Raleigh County
Victor Giampocaro
Cannon Shoe
Donald Curson
G. C. Murphy Co
Jose Sheffield
Charles House
Joseph Lilly
Lilly’s Men’s Shop
Sylvia King
King’s Kitchen
Eckler
Conventin
T. E. Simmons
Joseph W. Bissett
Stotesbury Museum Visits From Swiss Visitors
Out of town guests toured the Coal Town Museum at Stotesbury on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Russell Hinkle and their children Connie and Joe visited from Swiss.
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Stotesbury
RNS
Coal Town
Russell Hinkle
Connie
Joe
Tension and caution during unsettled times
The text advises working alone when possible, avoiding close contact, and not overexerting oneself while radiations suggest staying inactive. It cites Samuel Richardson's Pamela as an early novel, notes ancient works like Homer's Odyssey as proto-novels, and mulls an absurd future where women become rectangular with a tall, straight figure of about 5'10".
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Richardson
Zodiac Advice for the Day From Field Enterprises 1963
Taurus through Pisces are urged to monitor nerves and appetite, pace actions, and avoid overindulgence. Each sign receives brief guidance on restraint, energy management, and sticking to routine, with a reminder to rest if fatigue appears and to avoid rash changes.
Bishop Hodges to Speak at Beckley Kiwanis Luncheon
Most Rev Joseph H Hodges bishop of Wheeling Diocese will address Beckley Kiwanis Friday at noon in El Chico. He will discuss the Second Vatican Council of which he is a member and plans to return to Rome in September for the council's second session. Hodges, born near Harper’s Ferry, has served in Richmond and Roanoke and became auxiliary bishop in 1956 before joining Wheeling in 1961.
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Beckley Kiwanis Club
el Chico
Joseph H. Hodges
Wheeling
West Virginia
Hodges
Kiwanis Program
E. J. Berger
Rome
Harper's Ferry
Joseph Brennan
Roanoke
Thomas B. Martin
Richmond Diocesan Missionary Fathers
Titu
Lar
Rusadus
Ireton
Richmond
Richmond St. Peter's Church
Swint
Seventeen Seek Work at Beckley Office of Employment
Seventeen applicants filed for work at the Beckley Office of Employment Security Monday, including a pathological technician, sales clerk, file clerk, ward maid, nurse aide, tumbler operator, salesman, claim clerk, routeman, tool dresser, vehicle loader, dish washer, truck driver, janitor, two construction laborers and an electrician. Out of area openings listed for several engineers, case worker, social worker, nurse, clerks, stenographers, and housekeepers. Gertrude Ederle, first woman to swim the English Channel, accomplished the feat in 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Office of Employment Security Office
Death notices and funeral announcements roundup
Obituaries list for multiple individuals with ages and service details. John Morris Cochran 72 of Lester funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday Church of Christ Tolley burial Webb Cemetery Maple Meadow Arrangements by Caffee Funeral Home. Willie Lee Flannagan Neubert 72 Mabscott funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mabscott Methodist Church burial Ridge Lawn Mt Tabor Cemetery Melton Mortuary. Philip Fama 76 Kin Kin Avenue requiem high mass 9 a.m. Wednesday St Francis de Sales burial Mt Calvary Sunset Memorial Park. Noah Delmar Long 56 Ironton Ohio formerly Beckley graveside 10 a.m. Wednesday Sunset Memorial Park officiant Garland Howington. Kirk Hurst Crab Orchard body held at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel pending arrangements. Sandra Kay Ames 19 Lanark body forthcoming pending arrangements Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel. Jacqueline Jones 8 months Chicago Illinois died April 1. body returning to Webb and Neal Funeral Home for arrangements. Webb & Neal Funeral Home.
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Cochran Cochran
John Morris
Lester
Church of Christ
Tolleytown
Webb Cemetery
Maple Meadow
Caffee Funeral Home
Neubert Neubert
Willie Lee Flannagan
Mabscott
Mabscott Methodist Church
Ridge Lawm
Mt. Tabor
Melton Mortuary
Philip
Mankin Avenue
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Mt. Calvary
Sunset Memorial Park
Long Long
Noah Delmar
Ironton
Ohio
Beckley
Garland Howington
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of William Bailey Akers
Creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of William Bailey Akers are notified to file claims with vouchers, verified, at 213 Raleigh County Bank Building Beckley WV by October 15, 1963 or be barred from benefits. Beneficiaries must be present to protect their interests. Dated March 29, 1963 Roy A. Cunningham Commissioner of Accounts Raleigh County West Virginia.
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William Bailey Akers
Raleigh County Bank
Beckley
West Virginia
Roy A. Cunningham
Raleigh County
Public Notice Order for Divorce Case in Raleigh WV
In Circuit Court of Raleigh County West Virginia civil action 1434 1 George Moon plaintiff Gracie M Moon defendant the affidavit shows Gracie M Moon a non resident must answer by April 30 1963 or court may grant relief requested in complaint clerk will provide copy of complaint entered March 25 1963 clerk C Harold Hanks presiding. Also includes local advertisements and notices of services and goods for sale from Beckley area businesses.
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Raleigh County
West Virginia
George Moon
Gracie M. Moon
Brown H. Payne
S. Fayette Street
Beckley
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Phillip W. Payne
E. M. Payne Co
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Gemini
Virgo
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LIBRA
Scorpio
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Capricorn
Aquarius
Field Enterprises, Inc
Gertrude Ederle
Resenberry Funeral Chapel
Ames Ames
Sandra Kay
Lanark
E and
Quesenberry
South Kanawha
Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel
See- Dias Floral CO
City Ave
Betty Henley
Mina Henley Thompson
Webb
Neal
Funeral Home Ambulance Service
R. H. Neal
Vance Drive
Harless W. Stover
Glen White Road
Barre
R. C. Egnor
Charles Lively
Dial Beckley
Foster Hardware CO
Main St
Montgomery Ward
W. Va
Todd’s Grocery and Hardware
Beaver
Shady Spring
Carolina Super Market
Marie Deweese
Taylor's Market
Dora B. Lilly
Dial
Robert L. Amick
Beckley Newspapers
San Este
Stella’s
Oceana
Delmar Beauty Shop
Heber St
Southern Institute of Graphic Arts
South
P. O. Box
Nashville 2
Tennessee
Bair Bldg
Kidd’s
N. Oakwood Ave
John H. Meadows
Ashworth’s
Wright
Williams Top Shop
Sparks
Prince St
John W. Eye Television
West
Neville St
Ashworth
W. C. Rogers Plumbing & Heating
Temple St
Halstead
Williamson
Sprague
Willey Brothers
Hinton
Jan Campbell Music Co
Paul Irvin
Locust Drive
Will Byron Goode
Ford Street
South Fayette Street
Land of Oz
W. Neville
Raleigh Insurance Agency
Thompson’ S
Sophia. Finance Co
Beckley, Ph
Call
Avon
Bostick Avenue
Adelaide
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
Charles House Motor Hotel
Hopkins
Valley Drive South
Town & Country Drive Inn
Harrell Nursing Home
Virginia St
Charleston
Palace
Neville Street
Pineville
J. D. Baker
Rose Hotel
Ernie Gorham
Langhorne
Lake City
Florida
Cornelia
Georgia
G. V. Gillespie
Ballenger Paving Company
ASCP
Shenandoah Valley
Care Beckley Newspapers Corp
H. C. Swallow
Southwestern Petroleum Co
Fort Worth
Texas
R. E. Bare
H. Bennett
E. Beckley
R. L Stinson
Myers Ave
Blue Tick Ukc
Chihuahua
Fotos & Co
Copley Brothers Poultry
L. R. Freshman
Dr Arene Llt
Crestliner
Channel 4
Belle Furniture
Oak Hill
J. L. Mills
Sophia
Gravely
Robinette’s Grocery
Surveyor
Singer
A. J. Gilkerson
A. A. Milam
Fairdale
RED Dog
Glen Daniel
Best Furniture Co
S. Fayette St
Niagara
Joe D. Lilly
Ravencliff
Mullens
Ford
Dealing Bros
Ford Tractor
K. M. Walker
Westinghouse
Thomas Honaker
Ramey's Sweet Shop
Ramey
Columbia Grill
Sophia Finance Co
Foster Hardware Inc
Main Street
Motors
H.P. D.C
H.P
D.C
H.P. Sullivan
Aristocrat Craft
Lone Star
Frigidaire
Russell Stover
Valley Dr
North
Pioneer Chain
Sparks TV
Holston’s Place
Flat Top Lake
Ghent
UL. Mills
J. W
UDDLE
Wilson
S. Kanawha
Remington
McCreery St
Dowdy
East Beckley
S. Oakwood PLC
Homelite
Dearing Bros. Prosperity
I.H.C
I.H.C. T
B. M. Atkins & Sons Union
Briggs & Stratton Engines
We Trade Rural Equipment CO
W. Prince Street
Beckley, W. Va
Colony Drug
S. Valley Dr
MecCutloch Chain
Basham’s
White Oak
Zenith
Ashworth Firestone
Prince St. Ph
Super Met
Fayette Ph
Electrolux
Temple Street
Sears Roebuck & Co
C. Ray Williams
Lowman Piano & Organ CO
Ernestine McKinney
Mgr
Hoiats
Arthur
Vibrapac
Beaver Block CO
Sophia Builders & Supply
French
D. Williams
B & B Excavating Co
Russell B. Lilly Dial
Combs Brothers
Woodlawn
Beckley Maytag
S. Cross Inn
Matt
Central Ave
Prc-Way
Cole
Cabinet
Foster Hardware
Means Lumber Co
Sisson St. Ph
Bunker Hill
Oak Hill, W. VA
F.H.A
Quality Lumber & Supply Co
Jim Chambers
American Glass & Mirror Co. Inc
Briggs & Stratton Motors
Rotary
Rhodes
Matt Croolx
Appliance & Furniture, Inc
Kanawha St
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