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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1962

Page

3

Lead Industries talk boosts highway warning marks

A Lead Industries Association speaker at the annual meeting in Lead Industries warns that expanding yellow caution marking on highways to warn of danger could increase lead consumption by 1,500 tons. He notes speakers from First Baptist Church and other local churches will serve as narrators for a related event. The report is filed from St. Louis Missouri.

Mickey Bowles Lynn Hoffman The First Baptist Church ST. Louis, Mo UPI Lead Industries Association

City Council approves levy and hires fireman and patrolman

Beaking the 1962 63 budget the Beckley council set a 177 525 44 levy for the new fiscal year including an excess levy for recreation and a fire truck purchase they approved the 1962 63 budget accepted the tax canvass and authorized election costs. New patrolman William E Bowman and fireman Donal R Windon were approved on six month probation with Windon to move into Beckley.

Obeh Walter Humphrey C. Howard Hardesty Hardesty Truman L. Sayre William E. Bowman Beckley John Smith Donal R. Windon Robert Perdue

Peace Corps Tests To Be Given Saturday

Peace Corps placement tests will be given Saturday in Civil Service Testing Centers nationwide including Bluefield and Charleston. The tests assess eligibility for volunteer service and placement in various postings.

Peace Corps Civil Service Bluefield Charleston

Special Services This Week at Church of the Living God

The Church of the Living God on Broadway Street hosts services through the week. Tonight features a talent program, Thursday presents Rev. William Jones and his group, and Friday showcases Mrs. Howard Law and her singing group.

Church of the Living God Broadway Street William Jones Howard Law

Late Tax Help Offered by State Official in Beckley Oak Hill

Patrick J. Lamb of the State Tax Commissioners office will be at the Raleigh County Court House in Beckley from 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m today and at Oak Hill City Hall from 9 a m to 4 30 p m Thursday and Friday to assist late income tax filers. Lamb emphasized no extension of time for individuals to file remains in place, stating the help is a service to aid in filling out returns.

Patrick J. Lamb Charleston State Tax Commissioners Office Beckley Raleigh County Court House Oak Hill City Hall Lamb

Revival Begins At Ury Free Will Baptist Church

Revival continues for two weeks with Rev. Ronald Adkins of Herndon Heights as evangelist. Services start at 7 p.m. daily.

Ury Free Will Baptist Church Ronald Adkins Herndon Heights

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Abner David Barksdale Michael Shumate First Christian Church Joel Carol Price Methodist Temple Lois Ruann Ernst Regular Baptist Church Phoebe Robert Levy Windon Stamford Road Cecil Connor G. C. Porter Bowmar Hoffman A. O. Smith Ashland Ashland Oil & Refining Company U. S. Highway 21 Skelton West Virginia China WARDS
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