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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1960
Page
12
Veterans Administration advises submitting applications now for Korean GI Bill training and War Orphans Education to avoid delays as fall classes begin. VA offices provide forms. early filing ensures processing before the rush. Estimates expect about 250,000 veterans in Korean GI Bill programs and 12,000 War Orphans students this fall.
Harold Blaine and Barbara Lee along with Wilma Kirby and Jay Ballard Ashworth sell to John S. and Flora Frazier a parcel described as lot 11A in Section 3 of Kirby in the Fairview Addition to Beckley for 8000 dollars. Edith Pauley Phillips is noted in the deed chain.
National Guardsmen of the First Squadron, 150th Armored Cavalry finish preparations for a motor movement to Ft. Stewart Georgia. They will undergo two weeks of active duty training beginning August 7. Units in Charleston Montgomery Beckley and Ronceverte spent eight hours drilling and briefing, while Dunbar and Richwood completed final prep a week earlier. LT. COL. James H. Francis Jr. says the squadron is well prepared.
Beckley fire crews answered a 3 15 a m call to Mount Tabor to extinguish a dwelling blaze. The fire confined to the upstairs of C L Milam home caused an estimated 500 in damages and firefighters returned to station by 4 30 a m.
The National Guard unit trains during active duty phase focusing on armored warfare tactics at Ft. Stewart. Reconnaissance platoons will practice with live ammunition, demonstrating lessons from armory training and aiming to bring credit to West Virginia and the Greenbrier Long Rifles.
A two vehicle collision Saturday on South Kanawha Street led to damages of 500 dollars and the arrest of Fred Ritch Jr., 20, of Cool Ridge, for failure to keep his vehicle under control. He drove a pickup that hit a 1958 car driven by Leonard Dale Garten of Tennessee.
Members of a Baptist class gathered at a member’s home for a steak fry. Left to right in the group are John Houck of 105 Combs Street, Don Lafon of 604 Scott Avenue, Mrs. John Houck the class president, Mrs. Bill Sergent the treasurer, Bill Sergent of 111 Oak Grove, Crews the chef, and other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Wood visiting from Detroit, plus local couples at Mercer Street, Orchard Avenue, and Woodlawn Avenue.
Beckley Junior High science instructor Mrs. Janie Thorne will attend West Virginia University's conservation education workshop from Monday to August 24. Sponsored by the Garden Club Council and the Beckley Woman's Club, the event includes lectures by university faculty and representatives from WV Forest Fire Protective Assn. and several local agencies. Sessions cover water soil forest wildlife, conservation planning, law enforcement, and nonrenewable resources, with field trips to Oglebay Nature Camp Terra Alta and local facilities. Approximately 50 teachers and interested citizens are expected. Governor Cecil Underwood will deliver an address on August 23. Financial support comes from the WV Conservation Education Council and county councils.
A farmer asks about start dates for disability benefits and family eligibility. If approved in June 1960, first payment arrives early July. dependents such as a wife and children under 18 may start in the same month if qualify. delaying back credits is risky due to survivor benefits, possible penalties, and yearly credit limits.
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