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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1977
Page
2
A blast wrecked the four story Sisken Building causing extensive damage and windows to be shattered in a four block area. Police say natural gas is a possible cause and a debris search continues near the cordoned site. The event drew reaction from Washington figures as energy policy debate resumes.
Obituary notices list Mrs. Ella Campbell Bibb of Beckley with burial at Sunset Memorial Park. Survived by husband Edgar Earle Bibb and daughter Margaret Johnson, plus two sisters and other relatives. Funeral arrangements include services at First Baptist Church Beckley and calling hours at Keyser Bryant Funeral Home.
Beckley Fire Department answered two calls Monday evening to fires causing minor damage to a home kitchen and a car. Electrical wiring shorted in a kitchen light at 104 Edge Wood Drive about 6 15 p m. Capt Harold Statzer said six firemen and two trucks were at the scene for about four minutes. A 1968 model car owned by Jack Bledsoe caught fire near Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers on North Valley Drive at 1 p m due to a tailpipe issue igniting a rubber hanger, Statzer said.
Eight year old Robson girl critical in Charleston General Hospital ICU after being struck from a trestle by a coal train on Sunday. Patricia Ann Treadway, daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Treadway, among the injured. Penny Marie Jenkins, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Jenkins Jr of Lochgelly, died from the accident.
A Beltone advertisement offers a free non operating model of the smallest Beltone aid to anyone who writes. The tiny ear level device weighs under a third of an ounce and comes with no cost or obligation. Send to Dept. 2878 Beltone Electronics Chicago Illinois for a free model.
Theatre Arts of West Virginia announced outdoor dramas Hatfields and McCoys and Honey in the Rock opening June 25 and 26 at Cliffside Amphitheatre, Grandview State Park. Hatfields runs Tue Thu and Sat nights to Sept 2. Honey runs Fri and Sun nights to Sept 4. Ushers and box office staff sought for 1977 season. eight ushers needed, positions salaried. Applicants must be 16 or older. box office staff bondable.
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