Unsung heroes aid Shady Spring and Raleigh County
Community clubs across Shady Spring and Raleigh County organize clothing drives, camp aid, scholarships, and health programs. Dolly Johnson of the Shady Spring Woman’s Club cites clothing for the mentally retarded and needy, with about 500 names on a contact list. Moose Lodge, Kiwanis and Rotary groups sponsor camps, shoes for needy children, scholarships, and youth activities. Becketley area clubs run bike roadeos, student awards, and support the United Fund and Heart Fund. Local Lions, Civitan, Garden Council, and Home Demonstration groups contribute to education, health, beautification, and public welfare initiatives.
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Shady Spring
Dolly Johnson
Woma
Bee Iie Fashions
Alex
Shady Springs
Beaver
Johnson
Woney
Rock
Eivic
United Fund
Heart Fund
Favre
Princestol
Frederick Frlue
Liltio Teague
Orchard Valley
Beckley-Glen White Road
Beckley American Legion tended cemetery and scholarships noted
Commander Albert Allen says the Beckley American Legion owns and maintains the local cemetery with Boy Scouts aiding. Memorial Day and Armed Forces Day programs are planned. The Citizens Scholarship Foundation of Beckley has raised about $10,000 annually for six years to fund college-bound students, awarding $100 to $400 to 41 graduates from Woodrow Wilson High School last spring. Similar clubs exist at Shady Spring, Sophia, Stoco, and Trap Hill high schools.
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Wonai's Club
Beckley
Robert Amick
Cr Eataes
Aleigh County
Civitan Club
Paul Pinecrest
Foucney
Veteran's Hospital
Wardy
Appalach
Pawers
Beckley Club
West Vir
Hinia
Stu Association
Dents
Raleish
Woman's Club of
Lemny
American Legion
Albert Allen
The
Legion
Allen
Citizens Scholarship Foundation of
Woodrow Wilson High School
Shady Spring High School
Sophia, Stoco
Trap’ Hilligh
Jaycees
Beckiphan
Aley Foundation
Foun
Citizen Band Radio Club Aids Police and Salvation Army
President Tad England states the Citizen's Band Radio Club assists police in locating missing persons. Togland notes the club will help find lost individuals and has aided the Salvation Army in providing clothing for victims. Members can communicate with anyone within a broad regional radius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizen's Radio
Citizen's Band
Tad England
Radio Club
Togland
Salvation Army
Coal Marsh Church Plans Special Program Sunday
Coal Marsh Church in Raieign County hosts homecoming services at Marsh Baptist Church Glen with Rev Wallsce York officiating in morning worship. Special program includes 2:30 p.m. message by Rev N Dinsmore of Accokeck Md former pastor. Lunch served on church grounds.
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Raieign County
Marsh Baptist Church
Glen
Wallsce York
Poss Daniel
Missionary Baptist For
N. Or
Denny" Dinsmore
Accokeck
Thoreh
York
Persistence Keeps Five WV Post Offices Retained
In the fifth West Virginia district, Rock Creek and other small towns rallied to keep their post offices. Congressmen Kee and Byrd reported final House action preserves all existing offices in the district including Rack Creek, Suddial, Coaldale, Isaban, Lobate, Quinnimont, Sandstone, and Skygusty amid broader closings. Public notices cited 71 small offices statewide affected, with ongoing revival services planned at local fire departments and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Creek
Chesnie
Saltees
Congreeeman
Tames Keo
Te Pith
Kee
House of Representatives
Rhodell Clureh
Heneral
Allernest Blake
Souther West
Virginia
Billy Parks
Tion
Robert C. Byrd
Jennings Franklin
Randolph
James Kee
Joal Jetises
Gospel Sing To Benefit Camp Fund At Sophia Church
The First Baptist Church of Sophia will sponsor a gospel singing event Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds go to the church camp fund. All singers are invited. Rev. Dewey Wilson is the church pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of Sophia
Dewey Wilson
Union Plans Meeting at Stotesbury Mine Site
The local UMWA union at Stotesbury will meet at 2 pm Sunday at the Affinity Union Ball. Treasurer M. K. Niday urged all new workers at the Stotesbury mine to attend. The article notes many area clubs and says officers could not be contacted for inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UMWA
Stotesbury
Affinity
M. K. Niday
Niday
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Jane McCoy
Register
Clyb
Socrel
Gub
Ana
Moose
Raleigh
Ludge
Bal Nace
Naco
Chidren
Nace
Kiwanis Club
Joh Straten
Kiwanis Chis
Straton
Ololy
Ford Motor Co
Doyreen
Shatan
Rotary Club
T. R. Wilson
Jschelara
Focal Club
Joan Fal
Beckley Lions
Lions Club
Kenneth H. Wheeler
Wheeler
Focal
Bradley Lions
Bradley Lions Club
Fredrick Dinktor
Bradley
Dinkler
Lions
Oak Hill
Mount Hope
Wonderland
Trap
Ira Flu Country Life Group
Gerald Miller
Water Committee
Tila Ia
Trace Country Ie Group
Health and Recreation Committee
Trap Hill
Country Life Group
Ef Ptas
Trip Hill Lions Club
Sons Club
All Lions Clubs
Maxwell Hill
Lita
Maxwell Hil
K. K. Keatley
Woodrow Wson
Maxwell Him
Woman's Club
Prince
Encourg Jaglog
Queenegers
Yoodeo
Fire Department
Bethe
Isadore Weln
Beckley B'Nsi B'rith
Garden Council
Raleigh County Garden Council
Harry W. Hall
West Virginia
South Valley Drive
Beckley Hospital
C. W. Rat
Raleigh County Health Center
Jon
Berkley
Wal Ragan
Frank Ubetla
Moose Jonge
Meosa Lodge
McCreery Street
Armed Forces Day
Coal Marsh Church
Vian
Glen Daniel
Slanary
FISH
Sanowick
Bassett
Johnson—Carper
Chromecraft
Barance
Lfe—Health and Accident Insurance
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