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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1960
Page
11
An evaluation team from Raleigh County Schools and the Wyoming County Board of Education assessed the Ituann Elementary School’s evacuation drill and overall program. The panel cited standards for principals and teachers, instruction, leadership, organization, equipment, community relations, and facilities, noting the drill impressed observers.
West Virginia faces a large tax increase to raise school funding to the national average. A state tax commission study finds the state must generate 49 to 83 million dollars more, with projections that the current structure underpins lower per capita wealth and road and school spending.
Regina Taylor, fourth grader from Mont Hope, wins the Dubois Elementary spelling crown at the 34th annual Tri County Spelling Zen sponsored by The Raleigh Register and the West Virginia Principals Association. Judges include WVBA tax education chair and Charleston attorney Ernest Williams.
Five week course to be taught by Olin Davis at Fairdale Elementary School. Sessions start at o'clock each Tuesday. Sponsored by the Fairdale Parent Teacher Association. Open to residents of Balt, Fairdale, Surveyor and Glen Daniel aged six and older.
In Fayetteville coach Paul McDown presided at the first Abe firet annual Jayc een tournament where James EF. Lovely received the sportsmanship trophy. Fans Sherry Allen and Frank Tin Melntein accepted on his behalf as the Fayetteville cheering squad led by Nancy Allen and Karin Neal celebrated the event.
The notice lists numerous weekend guests and extended visits among families in Harper Heights and nearby towns. Names include Mr and Mrs George Welshans, Mr and Mrs John Honaker, Mrs Harless Adking, Mr and Mrs Ira Fletcher, and many others visiting relatives in Charleston, Huntington, and Dayton. Several individuals are noted as staying with Durham, Brooks, Guthrie, York, and Sturgill families, with a Bluefield Sanitarium admission mentioned for Gwinn.
PINEVILLE Wyoming County Board of Education faced a dramatic shift as President Gilbert Goode resigned during Monday night’s session. Mandy Mullens assumed the presidency, with Goode to remain in place through the May meeting. the board also discussed student discipline and a forthcoming community meeting to address tensions from recent alleged beatings at Herndon High School.
RNS report notes Mark Torre elected as PFAX School Parent Teacher Association resident. John Bisker named vice president and Mrs Aton Aaron secretary treasurer. Outgoing treasurer Remus Wikst cited a total of $2. A sixth grade program featured boys on washboards spoons pots and pans. Beatrice Lively teaches sixth grade. Refreshments by Mrs Canterbury and Mrs Polk. Members Sue Polk Joanne Allen Margaret Hraser Caryl Mosley Packett Victor Gabany Fel and Larry Durham present.
Glen Rogers, president of the West Virginia State Dental Society, retired to Louisville Kentucky for the Kentucky Dental Association annual meeting. Dr Cottrill represented the West Virginia group and presented a handlettered scroll on behalf of the state society appreciating Kentucky for its 10 years of progress and contribution to the profession.
The Concord College marching band clinic hosts Cassavant, a leading drill authority, with consultant Joyce Robertson and others guiding spelling champions among elementary and middle school divisions. The event features demonstrations, student participation, and a final discussion, with no fee. The program runs at Science Hall Room 41 starting 9 a.m., and attendees may bring two students.
A report states Oak Hill Line Office was entered on a Sunday morning. Mens tacks, cabinets, and storage shelves were damaged during the break in. D Merton noted the incident and promised action by local authorities. Spotted with references to traffic violators and insurance company oversight.
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