Police Beat Recap of Multiple Arrests and Citations
A Ghent man Marvin Boone Lilly faces charges of reckless driving intoxication resisting arrest failure to stop and expired chauffeur license. Walter F. Hardin of Dearborn Mich jailed on drunken driving possession of moonshine and carrying a pistol. William Mills of Sophia jailed on drunken driving then released after paying 65 fine. Oscar Hart of Pemberton jailed on peace and assault warrants. Jerry Belcher released on bond after a peace warrant. Thomas Ellis Jackson cited for driving left of center. Van Lester Oliver cited for improper registration. Benjamin V Daniel cited for expired license. Billy Joe Wingate posted bond for speeding and collision damages. William R Roberts cited for improper traffic lane use. Additional accidents involving Ella Doss and others reported with escalating damages and bond payments.
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Marvin Boone Lilly
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Lilly
Joe Rodriguez
Walter F. Hardin
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Rodriguez
William F Mills
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Mills
Diabetic Camp Kno Koma Seeks Delegates For Summer
Applications are now open for Camp Kno Koma a two week program for diabetic children aged 7 to 15 sponsored by the West Virginia and Charleston Diabetic Association. Located at Camp Galahad Blue Lake 40 miles northwest of Charleston the camp offers daily diabetes instruction and full medical staff with facilities for 64 campers. Non residents pay $80 while WV residents pay tuition by ability to pay and scholarships are available. Send applications to Camp Kno Koma Box 8184 South Charleston WV 25303. Contributions are tax deductible.
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Regional Conference On Aging Set At Beckley Vets Hospital
The Regions area hosts a daylong conference Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Beckley Veterans Hospital with sessions on housing transportation income maintenance and health. Regional coordinator Mel Henry says participants from Fayette Mercer Monroe Raleigh and Summers Counties may attend and form interest groups led by experts. A luncheon costs 1 or less, with a final session 3 to 4 p.m. and recommendations to Charleston’s State Conference on May 4.
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First Baptist Church
McDonnell
White House
Washington
Weather Details Airport and River Conditions Report
A compact weather summary notes 4 p.m. airport conditions at 71 degrees, low earlier 46, winds calm, barometer steady at 30.28. Greenbrier river level 1 percent above normal and receding. new gauge at Hinton 3.3 ft. Extremes list 95 in Arizona, 20 in Montana. Extended outlook: mild midweek with showers possible, highs 60s to 70s, cooler late week with continued chances of rain.
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Beckleyan Delegate Attends Insurance Confab in Winston-Salem
William I. Mills Jr. of Beckley represents Combined Insurance Co at a Southeast divisional conference in Winston-Salem North Carolina with about 1200 attendees. Sessions focus on intensive training led by company officers. A Billion Dollar Gala Ball will honor top sales performers. The Southeast division covers Alabama Delaware DC Florida Georgia Maryland Mississippi North Carolina Pennsylvania South Carolina Virginia and West Virginia with headquarters in Richmond and offices in Atlanta Birmingham Raleigh.
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Combined Insurance Co. of America
Winston-Salem
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Mississippi
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Birmingham
Raleigh
Spring Showplane Success Sparks Autumn Excursion Plans
The Post Herald-Register Showplane completed a New York Easter tour and promoters announce a fall Showplane with plans already under way. Bobby Clay says interested theater fans can contact the newspaper offices. The tour featured The Rothschilds with Chris Sarandon, No No Nanette, The Gingerbread Lady and a Radio City Music Hall stop.
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Beckley
Chris Sarandon
Jacob Rothschild
Sarandon
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Nanette
Ruby Keeler
Bobby van
Helen Gallagher
Neil Simon
West Virginia
New York City
NBC
New York Hilton
Rockefeller Center
Summit Hotel
Keith Grimmitt
Lennon slams Martin in Rolling Stone interview
In a Rolling Stone feature John Lennon criticizes George Martin for underplaying his role with the Beatles while Martin, in Stereo Review, recalls early sessions and Lennon's quick chord recognition. The item also notes Reynolds can recycling cans in a city contest and extra rock news from Deja Vu sales to Sly and the Family Stone, plus Ellington composing for Nureyev.
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Rolling Stone
Yoko
George Martin
Martin
Stereo Review
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New York
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Elberton
Leslie
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Columbia Records
Sly and the Family Stone
Sly
George Harrison
O.K
Harrison
London
Miles Copeland Tit
Wishbone Ash
Miles
Duke Ellington
Rudolf Nureyev
Tax Questions And Answers For 1970s Taxpayers
This Q and A covers estimated tax forms who must file alimony deductions Mr Vietnam combat zone filing extensions tax on strike benefits Medicare premiums W 4P pension withholding joint returns signatures mileage deductions and related rules. It clarifies eligibility requirements deductions and methods for calculating deductible business mileage and reimbursements.
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Vietnam
Engineers To View Film On West Virginia
The film Wild, Wonderful West Virginia, produced for the West Virginia Department of Commerce, will be shown at the Appalachian Chapter of the West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers meeting at Henry's Restaurant tonight. A social hour starts at 6 15 p m followed by dinner at 7 p m.
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First Raleigh County Delegate Named for Boys State
Shady Spring High School junior Vasyl Warvariv is announced as Raleigh County’s first delegate to Boys State at Jackson's Mill in June 2026. Beaver Lions Club sponsors him. ten Raleigh County applications were allotted by Legion Post 32. Warvariv, a straight A student and National Honor Society officer, plans to study engineering or architecture at Virginia Tech. His Ukrainian-born parents live in Daniels after his father’s Munich study.
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Vasyl Warvariv
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Jackson’s Mill
Beaver Lions Club
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American Legion
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Eugene Warvario
Daniels
Washington, D. C
Germany
University of Munich
Varvariv
Ukraine
Tests Indicate Breathing Aerosol Sprays Dangerous
National Society for Medical Research warns inhaling aerosol propellants may harm the heart and cause death under certain conditions. Illinois Chicago lab studies show mice suffer severe heart damage from propellants, with dogs and rats confirming results. Human effects uncertain but two death syndromes proposed: direct inhalation by youths and asthma patients using bronchial sprays excessively.
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National Society For Medical Research
University of Illinois
Chicago
Chicago Hospital
Area Lions Club Sells Brooms In Local Communities
Crab Orchard MacArthur Lions Club members plan a Thursday evening broom sale in Crab Orchard and MacArthur. Proceeds fund sight conservation programs including eye glasses for indigent Raleigh County residents. Canvass begins at 5 30 p.m.
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Steco High School Class of 1961 Reunion Planned
The Steco High School 1961 graduating class will hold a ten year reunion on Saturday May 2 in the high school auditorium with a social hour at 6 p.m. Dinner and dance tickets are ten dollars per couple and five dollars for individuals. Contact Mrs. Freda Rubin Phillips at 252 9621 for missing addresses and reservations due by May 10.
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Freda Rubin Phillips
MacArthur
Mary Stanick
Otis Barker
Princewick
Paul Hart
Coal City
Roger Cox
Rhodell
Roy Lee ‘Roberts
Fireco
Edgar Bell
Mrs. Phillips
Phillips
Phyllis Shrewsberry Weagel
Shirley Cullop Thompson
Cochairmen
Leona Keaton Lilly
John Almond
Berry Stanley
Dogwood Garden Club
Sandra Lusk Trump
Philips
Thompson
Fire Claims Two Children In Dayton Home
A Dayton two family dwelling fire killed two nine year olds early today and left seven others injured. The blaze struck a multiunit residence and prompted emergency crews to battle the flames at dawn.
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UPI
Spring termite swarm warning from NPCA official
Dr. Ralph E. Heal of the National Pest Control Association cautions property owners to identify swarming termites early and seek professional help. He advises calm action, verifying a company's reputation, and not rushing contracts while pest control firms explain their planned work.
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National Pest Control Association
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Better Business Bureau
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Moose Lodge Memorial Service for Deceased Members
The Beckley Moose Lodge will hold an annual memorial program for twenty two deceased members this Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the lodge ballroom. Rev. Shirley Donnelly will speak. Honored are R. H. Harrison Fred M. Reed Harry T. Gibson John Robert Sweeney and others. Members and families of the deceased are invited.
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Beckley Moose Lodge
Shirley Donnelly
R. H. Harrison
Fred M. Reed
Harry T. Gibson
John Robert Sweeney
Charles
M. Hankln
Orange O. Snuffer
Fred Richmond
W. R. Campbell
R. G. Jolley
W. E. Davis Jr
C. R. Grimmett
Donald K. Martin
Fred M. Plumley
Jack E. Fleener
James Snyder
Archie E. Ellenbogan
I. H. Brown
Dido Pietrantozzi
Wylie Erwin
O. Wendell Harvey
Robert E. Stover
H. H. Pulliam
Moose
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