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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1968
Page
3
Raleigh County Airport plans advance with engineer Robert L. Davis proposing a north south runway 8000 feet long and expanded taxiways and terminal area. FAA funding is sought with matching funds for the layout except buildings. Aircraft lighting and windsock issues prompt emergency attention.
A large crowd at Lester Horse Show Grounds watched about 60 horses compete in 12 classes after a rain delay. Nicky Kizer of Mount Hope won the W. S. Cannaday Memorial Trophy on Texas Sue for most Gymkhana points, with multiple riders placing in events like Western Pleasure and Barrel Race. Other top finishers include Lee Deluca, Kathy Comer, and Roger Humphrey across Pony lead, English and various hurdles, with the three day Trap Hill Fair closing its events.
Greenbrier Repertory Theatre opens Anything Goes on Aug 14 with a mod 60s shipboard spoof. Al Hill leads as a stockbroker among disguises. Maureen Silliman as Hope and Rebecca Smith debut as Reno. a 10 piece combo backs Kim Craft and Ann Dunbar with Cole Porter songs including Blow Gabriel Blow and You're The Top.
The wake of a ship refers to the water disturbance and trail left behind as it moves through water. It marks the vessel’s passage and can reveal speed direction and maneuvering.
The August issue of Outdoor West Virginia presents a two part feature by flyfishing expert Jack Grove with Beckley editor Roy Lee Harmon praising Grove as one of the world’s greatest fly casters. It highlights Ann Strobel as a world champion, includes Harmon’s poem Catfishin at the Turn Hole, and adds historical pieces on West Virginia Trek 1879 and The Ohio River with wildlife photos at McClintic. The issue also notes a native plant based menu and fishing guidance for subscribers.
Raleigh County delegates and alternates plan to elect Beckley attorney Oppie L. Hedrick as one of West Virginia seven presidential electors at the Charleston convention. About 2,200 delegates attend with registration at 8 a.m. and a 9:30 a.m. rally.
A horse show will highlight the Dry Hill Prosperity YMCA Fair September 13 to 15 at the Dry Hill Prosperity community grounds. Mrs. Andy Earehart announces about 60 classes with entries from a four state area. Allan Susman and Mr. and Mrs. D D Holliday serve as co chairs. the honorary chair is D W Woodie Kinzer.
Frank Albanese complains that donations are late for Beckley’s Labor Day fireworks. He has 605 dollars but needs 1,500 to fund the show. Contributions can be delivered to Albanese’s Heber Street store or mailed to P. O. Box 585 Beckley.
About 400 attendees including seven Raleigh County Design for '69 committee members gathered at West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon to review the educational plan. WVEA leaders urged an angry but truthful push for Design '69, stressing shared school finance responsibility and a framework for long term progress in education across state, regional, and local levels.
Sophia man William W Rutledge 39 jailed in Raleigh County on DUI and moonshine possession. Clyde Fink Crab Orchard man arrested on a peace warrant. Gary Gallmore AWOL from U S Army. List of local speeding and reckless driving fines, moonshine possession, weapons, and other traffic violations with names and addresses.
In City Police action, Wilbur Wright age 31 of Earle Street was arrested at 6 p.m. Monday on an assault warrant filed by his wife Maxine following a domestic quarrel. Wright's hearing is set this afternoon before Town District Magistrate Lorena Wallace.
Seven persons were cited for speeding by Beckley Police Monday. The list includes Daniel W. Hedge 37 Robert Lee Stout 18 William Wesley Carpenter of Coal City Richard Allen Daniels 22 Arthur A. Bliss 31 Hazel L. Southern 20 and Jerry Lee Adams 33. Hedge and Stout paid $26.50 fines while the others were ordered to appear in Beckley Municipal Court August 19.
Beckley Municipal Court forfeited bonds totaling 996 with 91 from intoxication charges. Named individuals include Randolph G. Moye of Beckley who posted 26.50 for speeding, with Edwina among those listed.
The Raleigh County Chapter of the American Red Cross will host an eight day intermediate swimming course August 16 to 23 at Lake Stephens. Instructors Margaret Thorne of Beckley and Roger Clay of Arnett will teach breast stroke side stroke and the American crawl starting at 6 p.m. daily with no instruction fee. Participants pay lake facility usage.
R C Thompson Jr a crewman aboard the aircraft carrier John F Kennedy will be guest speaker at Beckley Lions Club tonight at 6 pm at Henry's Restaurant. He will discuss the carrier its mission and his Navy service including a 1962 Pacific nuclear test citation aboard USS Lansing. He is a Beckley College graduate and husband of Beverly Sutherland.
RCCA Health Project announces an assistant district nurse vacancy. Salary ranges from 4690 to 6960 annually under OEO guidelines. Requirements include RN degree or LPN certification, with one year of experience preferred. duties include home nursing care, teaching, and supervising nurse aides.
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A promotional message claims a 30 day trial and a $4.95 special truss is sent as a present for reporting. The offer invites recipients to try the product with a small initial gift. Details on terms or eligibility are not provided.
It is free and available by mailing to Physicians Appliance Company at 2536 Koch Building, 515 West 75th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64114.
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