Holy Week Services Announced By Beckley Churches
Beckley churches announce Holy Week services at multiple venues. First Baptist hosts Palm Sunday programs by children and adult choirs with Easter events. Methodist Temple, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Ebenezer, New Hope, St James A M E and Welcome Baptist also schedule services with sermons, participation by choirs and youth groups, and Easter morning observances.
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Beckley Churches
First Baptist Church
Jenten
Beckley
Real Beer
Bettei J. L. Bly’s
Ieredaye
J. A. Higginbotham
Archie Johnons
Mr. du Teeta
Tovie
St. James A.M.E
Robert Newsome
Church of the Living Gods
Ones Temple
Durgan
S. W. Williams
Slab Fork
Charles Whitted
Builders Of Beckley: Sidetracked into teaching and success
C G Peregoy, longtime Woodrow Wilson High School principal in Beckley West Virginia, began as a promising college student in Maryland but shifted to teaching by chance. He rose from Eccles High School to district supervisor, then Beaver and Beckley schools, expanding WWHS from 800 to 1452 students and guiding 8346 graduates. He earned a master’s from WVU in 1932 and has served in numerous educational and civic roles while remaining devoted to mentoring youth.
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Maryland
Washington College
C. G. Peregoy
Beckley Builder
Beckley
Woodrow Wilson High School
West Virginia
Peregoy
Raleigh County
Onoy
Chestertown
Old Eccles High School
Eccles
Shady Spring
Woodrow Wilson
WWHS
Hulett Smith
West Virginia University
Johns Hopkins University
University of Cincinnati
Raleigh County Education Association
West Virginia Education Association
National Education Association
American Association of
White House
Wrong Name Adjusts Beckley Builders Series
In the final note of the Builders of Beck ley series the spouse name was incorrectly given as J. S. Butts married Helen Marsh Freeman Lynchburg. The correct name should read Ellen Miriah Ferguson.
Lily sale raises funds for Raleigh County society
The Raleigh County Crippled Children and Adults Society gained $95 from Easter lily sales by Woodrow Wilson High School Key Club. Total collections reach $1,917, about $200 above last year but $2,883 short of the $4,800 goal. Only about 25 of 80 elementary schools have reported. Institute School leads with $69.
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Raleigh County
Crippled Children and Adults Society
Woodrow Wilson High School Key Club
Richard Lepkowski
County Society
Institute School
Math teachers to meet in Beckley junior high
Raleigh County mathematics teachers plan a 7:30 p.m. meeting at Beckley Junior High School. Fred Roberts reports the event aims to discuss curriculum and teaching methods for secondary math.
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Raleigh County Secondary School
Beckley Junior High School
Fred Roberts
Two Beckley Girls Attend Kappa Omicron Phi Convention
Fernia Shrewsbury a Marshall College junior and Sandra Prince a Marshall College senior served as delegates from Beckley to the regional Kappa Omicron Phi convention in Mansfield Pennsylvania. The sorority is a home economics honorary.
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Beckley
Fernia Shrewsbury
Sandra Prince
Marshall College
Kappa Omicron Phi
Mansfield
Red Cross notes lag in annual fund drive
The Raleigh County Red Cross chapter reports funds lagging by over 2000 dollars against last year. As of April 1 total donations reached 4236.20, a quarter of the county goal of 20000, with distributions by individuals and groups listed. The secretary warns that water safety programs may be curtailed without more gifts as headquarters remain at the chapter office and further contributions are accepted.
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Raleigh
American
Red Cross Fund
T. C. Moorefield
Moorefield
Fire damages Beckley home after rug fault
A Sunday fire in Andrew Robinson Sprague's two story frame house was started by a throw rug over a overheated furnace outlet. Beckley Fire Department arrived at 3 30 p m and extinguished the blaze in about 30 minutes. Estimated damages were 1500 dollars.
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Andrew Robinson
Sprague
Beckley
Three Coal City Boys Put Out Forest Fire
Three young Coal City boys George David and John Ayers ages 12 9 and 7 respectively extinguished a small leaf fire in woods near their Lynwyn Road home on Saturday warning it could spread. They are grandsons of Raleigh County Deputy Sheriff Wes Thompson and saved the area from a larger blaze.
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Coal City
George
David
John Ayers
Lynwyn Road
Raleigh County
Wes Thompson
Wreck Causes Arrest On Two Car Collision
A Sunday two car collision at Daniels caused $400 in damages and led to the arrest of driver James Elkins of MacArthur for failing to keep his vehicle under control. The other driver was Robert Jolly of Shady Spring.
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Daniels
James Elkins
MacArthur
Robert Jolly
Shady Spring
Church Sees 600-Goal Pass at Membership Day
First Christian Church Sunday school tops a 600 member goal during Membership Day. About 157 attended the Men's Bible Class led by Dr. Ray Snodgrass from Colorado, as he conducts a two week meeting through Easter Sunday. Twenty four new members were received in morning worship by Rev. H. Wilson.
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First Christian Church
Ray Snodgrass
Colorado
H. Wilson
Injured at Work At Purity Baking Co Incident
John F. Thomas of Lilly Highlands Addition was treated at Beckley Hospital Sunday for a left arm injury. A bread pan fell on his arm at Purity Baking Co causing the injury.
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John F. Thomas
Lilly Highland Addition
Beckley Hospital
Purity Baking Co
Byrd Prillerman Club Presents Three One Act Plays
The Dramatics Club of Byrd Prillerman High School will present three one act plays in the school auditorium Friday at 8 p.m. Casts include Daniel Dailey Ardell Jackson Carl Mullins Esther Berger Rudolph Hosten Jerry Barnett Verna Harris Dorothy Mitchell Annie Donald Tucker and Carl Mullins in Darkest Hour Pity the Poor Fish also features Charles Donald and Caesar Tucker Hooli gan Bat. Maxine Staples serves as stage aide Velma Smyre is mistress of ceremonies Director is Mrs. Rutinella Mitchell.
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Dramatics Club
Byrd- Prillerman High School
Daniel Dailey
Ardell Jackson
Carl Mullins
Esther Berger
Rudolph Hosten
Jerry Barnett
Verna Harris
Dorothy Mitchell
Annie Donald
Tucker
Charles Donald
Caesar Tucker
Maxine Staples
Velma Smyre
Rutinella Mitchell
Auto Collision On Rt 21 Injures Three In Beckley
Three people were treated at a local hospital after a two car crash on Rt 21 at the 1921 By Pass intersection at 10 30 p m. Dayton C Dickens of Beckley was charged with reckless driving after his car hit Eugene Rubin of Charleston formerly Coal City who had stopped at the intersection a moment earlier. The impact drove Rubin’s car about 100 feet. Treated and released were Mrs Lois Rubin with a neck injury Dickens with a cut lip and Carl Hooper of Mount Hope a Dickens passenger with a facial cut.
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Dayton C. Dickens
Beckley
Eugene Rubin
Charleston
Coal City
Rubin
Lois Rubin
Dickens
Carl Hooper
Mount Hope
Driver Released After Drunken Driving Charge
A series of jail releases and arrests are reported in Raleigh County. Billy Joe Workman, jailed April 1 for driving while intoxicated, was released at 7:30 a.m. after pleading guilty before Magistrate Burke and remanded on a 50 dollar fine plus costs. Arnold Lee Lucas of 309 Crescent Road posted a $500 property bond for future grand jury appearance after a reckless driving and fail to stop charge. he waived preliminary hearing late Saturday before Magistrate Mays. Ronald G. Hensely of Beckley, jailed Sunday, posted bond for appearance at 10 a.m. today after a 12:20 a.m. Sunday arrest for indecent exposure. Beckley Police cited Pete Patrosky of Lanark for speeding and running a red light. he is to appear April 18 in Beckley Police Court.
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Clear Creek
Raleigh
Billy Joe Workman
W. A. Burke
Arnold Lee Lucas
Crescent Road
Thrail
Pete Patrosky
Lanark
Beckley
Episcopal Choir Sings The Crucifixion On Good Friday
The St Stephen s Episcopal Church choir will perform The Crucifixion an oratorio by Sir John Stainer at 8 p m Friday in the church under K S Hobbs direction. The performance includes voices from other Beckley churches and aims to honor Christ s passion with a dimly lit, somber setting.
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Sir John Stainer
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
K. S. Hobbs
Beckley Church
Stainer
Jesus
Sunrise Easter Service Planned by Sophia Area Churches
Sophia area churches coordinate a sunrise Easter service at Sophia High School field at 6:00 a.m. with backup in the auditorium if needed. Holy Week events include 7:30 p.m. sermons, Holy Communion Thursday, and daily choir offerings. Easter morning services and a 2:00 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt are noted, with revival meetings led by Rev. James Katsinas at Church of God in Kingsport, Tenn.
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Methodist Temple
Frank L. Shaffer
Feliet
Shaffer
Presbyterian Church
Eobenes
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Choraler
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Corey
G. R
Red School
Lester
Central Baptist Church
Stratton High School
Freewill Baptist Church
Wade Webb
Soak Creek
O. A. Phillips
James Katsinas
Kingsport
Tenn
Sophia Church
God
Blair
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