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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1967

Page

9

Outing Attracts West Virginia Historical Drama Association Members

West Virginia Historical Drama Association members and the board enjoyed a hay ride at The General Store and Livery Stable Cool Ridge Monday evening. Charles E. Watchinson led a three mile trek as antique horse drawn vehicles and Morgan horses were shown. Officials awaiting a home cooked meal included board member Kermit Locke president Okey L. Patterson and others.

The Rock West Virginia Historical Drama Association Cool Ridge Charles E. Watchinson Hugh Hutchinson Morgan Hutchinsons West Virginia Association Foiic Kermit Locke Okey L. Patteson M. F. Barksdale James Kessinger Fred K. Hays Emile J. Hodel Paul

Attitudes Toward Safety Drive Mining Accidents Reduction

A lecture emphasizes safety attitudes as the key to reducing accidents amid diverse mining methods. It urges workers to stay focused, act with care, and be their brother's keeper to maintain a positive safety culture and collective competence on the job.

Bolt-Three Forks Road Opening Delayed By Contract Limits

The Register reported August 1 that the Bolt Three Forks Road project showed completion of fine grading and base work but remains closed. Vecellio and Grogan foreman Dani Janutolo said traffic cannot begin until contract limits are met and SRC discretion allows an opening. In about three months the grading base work should finish and SRC will decide on opening before paving. The 12 mile road paving contract has not yet been let, and completion will cut 40 miles of mountain miles for motorists between Bolt Raleigh County and Three Forks Wyoming County.

the Register Bel Jopen Dani Janutolo Vecellio and Grogan Janutolo Vecellio SRC Bolt Raleigh Three Forks Wyoming

Missionary Alton Chies to Speak at Prosperity Church

Alton Chies missionary to Korea will speak at the Free Will Baptist Church in Prosperity at 7 30 p m on Wednesday. He could not return to the mission field last year due to illness but plans to resume soon. Slides of Korea will accompany a talk on local customs. Chies is with the Baptist Bible Fellowship Missionary Board. The church pastor is Rev Fred R Magn.

Free Will Baptist Church Prosperity Alton Chies Korea Chies Baptist Bible Fellowship Missionary Board Renarch Fred R. ‘Magn

Powerful Tenors Chicago Tops with Narrow Ceiling Collapse

A UPI report says Baby Huey and the Baby Sitters electrified a Chicago crowd on Saturday when a five foot ceiling chunk fell during the act. No injuries were reported.

Chicago UPI Baby Huey the Baby Sitters

German Extractor Seeks Owner for Dog Bite Incident

A man of German extraction in the neighborhood reports being bitten by a neighbor’s dog. He is actively seeking the dog’s owner to address the incident and determine responsibility.

Taxpayers Queue At Raleigh County Court House

Long lines of conscientious citizens formed at the Raleigh County Court House as taxes were being paid. Deputy Sheriff Carlos Martin described the scene as common and natural, with people arriving early throughout the month.

Raleigh County Court House Carlos Martin

Two Suits Filed Seeking Twenty Five Thousand Dollars

Two lawsuits totaling 25 500 were filed by David E. Creager in Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's office. The actions allege that on August 9 1965 a boy under 21 was struck in the eye by an arrow from a bow fired by Larry Franklin Ciccarelli also under 21. The elder Creager seeks 5 500 for medical expenses and 320 40 for pain and injury in the second suit.

David E. Creager Larry Franklin Lawrence Ben Ciccarelli Creager Raleigh County David T. Creager Larry Franklin Ciccarelli

Opium War Shaped By Hong Kong Cession Details

United Press International notes Hong Kong served as a base for British ships in the 1839 to 1842 Opium War. The island’s cession to Britain in perpetuity in 1841 and its confirmation by the 1842 Treaty of Nanking stand as pivotal outcomes of the conflict.

United Press International Hong Kong Great Britain Nanking

Third Raleigh County science camp tours space demo

Raleigh County hosts its 96 campers at a week long science camp selected for standout work in science. NASA presented space concepts satellites and space food basics while fielding questions about future aviation speeds and passenger capacity.

Raleigh County

Delayed Verdict In Beckley Traffic Case Awaiting Scene Review

A Beckley traffic case against Valerie Vaughn is postponed as Judge George L. Ballard will view the accident scene at South Fayette and G streets. Police allege Vaughn pulled into an oncoming lane causing the collision with Richard Vaughn. A prior court session had Vaughn plead not guilty.

Til Beckley George L. Ballard Valerie Vaughn Mullens John E. Miller Talmadge G. Alley South Fayette

Cuba accuses six U S agents of anti Castro plots at OLAS

Cuba paraded six men before OLAS accusing them of sabotage and spying for the United States. Two admitted CIA links, four admitted membership in Second Front. One ex Army captain Jose Rabell Nunez, 46, already sentenced to 30 years.

US Central Intelligence Agency CIA Second Front OLAS Uruguyan Rodney Arismendi United States Fidel Castro Moscow Pravda Havana Cuba Jose Rabell Nunez

Wreck Victims In Good Condition On West Virginia Turnpike

Miss Judith Jordan age 18 and Miss Cheryl Moore age 21, both of Huntington, remained in good condition at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital after a Monday morning accident on Milepost 41 of the West Virginia Turnpike. Jordan drove a 1960 auto that went out of control and struck an embankment while Moore rode as a passenger. Jordan suffers a cerebral concussion, cuts and bruises. Moore has cuts to the right knee and bruises. The vehicle was bound for Charleston.

West Virginia Ju‘dith Jordan Cheryl Moore Becksley Appalachian Regional Hospital Miss Jordan Miss Moore Huntington Charleston

Ruptured Men Get $4.95 Gift for Trying This

Kansas City readers are invited to try a new inconspicuous truss on a 30 day trial. The Physicians Appliance Company offers a $4.95 special truss as a free gift in exchange for a report, with details mailed from 2534 Koch Bldg Kansas City Missouri.

Physicians Appliance i Company Koch Bldg 75Th St Kansas City

Marilyn Fletcher to star in How To Succeed at Cliffside Amphitheatre

Marilyn Fletcher will lead the female role in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying at Cliffside Amphitheatre Grandview State Park next weekend. She doubles as Guild secretary and appears in past Guild productions while her family participates in multiple roles with about 60 performers in the cast. Reservations are by Honey in the Rock at 253 8313 and the show runs 8:30 p m on Saturdays and Sundays with a Monday performance August 14 for this special run.

Marilyn Fletcher Cliffside Amphitheatre Grandview State Park Rosemary J. Pierrepont Finch Guild Bianca Kate Cliffside Rock

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