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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1966

Page

10

Directors Named For 6th Honey in the Rock Production

Beckley outdoor drama Honey in the Rock will feature James Wilson Knorr Buckhannon as musical director for its sixth season. Ewel Cornett is named director for 1966 with auditions set at Woodrow Wilson High School.

James Wilson Knorr Buckhannon Beckley Noorman Fagan Knorr Buckhannon Junior High School Gordon Batelle Honey Arundel Opera Theater Kennebunkport Maine West Virginia Wesleyan College Night Visitors Ewel Cornett John Morgan Cornett Jerry Rose Woodrow Wilson High School Oregon Ridge Dinner Theatre Baltimore CBS Television Boor Anton Chekov CBS Glass Menagerie John Brown

Speech clarity aid promises crystal understanding at no cost

If you can hear people talk but can't make out the words clearly or you have listening difficulties in church or social events, this new aid offers high speech clarity. Even whispers become clear. Write P. O. Box 4217 Charleston WV for full information at no cost or obligation. Adv.

Charleston W. Va

Clerk's Office Extends Registration Hours in Raleigh County

Raleigh County Clerk's office will stay open today and Thursday from 6 30 to 8 30 p m to assist voters registering for the May 10 primary. Deadline to register is Saturday noon when the courthouse closes. Regular hours are 8 30 to noon and 1 to 4 30 p m with Saturday 8 30 to noon.

Raleigh C. O. (Smitty) Smith County Clerks Office

17-Year-Old On Trial For Theft Of Copper

A 17-year-old Stotesbury youth, Elgie Lee Mathews, stands trial in Criminal Court for allegedly stealing 1,500 feet of copper trolley wire valued at $2,000 from Winding Gulf Coal Inc at Tommy's Creek. Co-defendant Thomas Dewey Treadway is also indicted and testified for the defense. jury includes alternates and witnesses sworn for both sides. Other docket items included cases of driving left of center and taxi operation without PSC permission.

Stotesbury Winding Gulf Coal Inc Elgie Lee Mathews Raleigh County Tommy’s Creek Atty. C. Berkley Lilly Mathews Thomas Dewey Nathaniel C. Sweatte Public Service Commission PSC

Texas Driver Charged After Auto Accident

A two car collision on Beaver Avenue near Johnstown Road at 12 05 a m led to a drunk driving charge for Willie G Robinson of Antonio Texas. His 1962 model car struck a 1966 model vehicle driven by Clay W Walker of Beckley causing about 500 in damages. Robinson was booked at Raleigh County Jail at 930 a m and released at 1 a m after posting 110 cash bond to appear in City Municipal Court. Other items note Ronnie Sutton of Eccles released on bond for weapon charges, Earl Whitlock of Beckley jailed then released on bond for license and concealed weapon charges, and several other local or out of state individuals cited or released on various charges. A separate two car crash on Prince Street caused 200 in damage with no arrests.

Beaver Avenue Texas Johnstown Road Willie G. Robinson Antonio Clay W. Walker Mankin Avenue Beckley Robinson Raleigh County Ronnie Sutton Eccles Joe Rodriguez Rodriguez Sutton Earl Whitlock Roy Allen Roberts Charles B. Widener Ft. Knox Lawrence L. Starset Cranberry Charleston William A. Stokes Linden Ala Calvin Bonds W. A. Burke Richard K. Kocur Cherry Point N. C John Doyle Pauley Blacksburg Fred Clyde Nisbeth Huntington

Raleigh County School Budget Receives Tentative Approval

The Raleigh County Board of Education tentatively approved a 6.948 million dollar budget, the largest yet, with final approval due April 18. Net levy requires 1.898 million dollars to be raised without raising current tax rates, amid added federal program costs and Social Security contributions.

Raleigh County

SHS Band Concert Thursday in Sophia High auditorium

Sophia High School plans its annual band concert Thursday at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium under the direction of Mrs Duke Williams The Mixed Chorus will perform several selections with Jennifer Darnell at the piano The Eighth Note Singers and a mixed quartet will also perform plus an elementary clarinet quartet and Senior Band pieces The program includes a diverse set of choral and instrumental works and features solo performances by Shelia Billings and others. Also included are notes on local school news and a municipal council levy estimate for Sophia in Raleigh County West Virginia.

Sophia High School Duke Williams Jennifer Darnell Eighth Note Jackie Riggs Richard Druery Bob Trump Charles Lilly Danny Benfield Eddie Rushbrook Dennis Polk Aileen Johnson Linda Martin Drema Calhoun Sandy Martin King Judy Dunn Rita’ Richards Shirley Summers Sally Hatfield Mission Choral Golden Glow Shelia Billings West Virginia Raleigh Sophia Towit Municipality of Hampton C. Thomas Dennis R. Saunders Tony Romeo James R. Polk Arden Doss

Backyard barbecue chaos sparks burnt steaks incident

Public notice states not responsible for debts or obligations by others. Named party William Mullins at 126 Allen Avenue Beckley West Virginia signed on the date 4 15 W 2 RR.

William Mullins Allen Avenue Beckley West Virginia

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