Pet show and horse events mark community evening
In a village pageant Dr. Bruce Hogg judged the pet show where Michael Kennedy won ribbons for most obedient and most amusing. Two riders opened the Western Pleasure Horses Open Class while other winners included Kathy Houchins, Peter Gregory, Robin Susman, and Gary Michael Kennedy. Afternoon events featured games for children, nail driving, greasy pole, and a late horse show followed by evening activities.
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Bruce Hogg
Michael Kennedy
Kathy Houchins
Peter Gregory
Robin Susman
Cheryl Neal
David Kennedy III
Gary Michael Kennedy
Peggy Thompson
Marie Comer
David
Gary Mc.Guffin
Denise Wilson
David Wilson
Peggy Thomas
Greasy
Gary McGuffin
Beckleyan Awarded Wisconsin Scholarship to Linda Lawson
Miss Linda Carroll Lawson of Beckley receives a University of Wisconsin scholarship for a master's in library science in the 1964 65 term. She is a former Concord College graduate and past teaching assistant at Wisconsin during the summer session. Lawson has worked as a research librarian in Madison and previously as a librarian in Ohio, while also performing with the Honey in the Rock dance ensemble.
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Linda Carroll Lawson
Beckley
Concord College
University of Wisconsin
Miss Lawson
Bob Siegist
Madison
Wis
Siegist
Midwest
Chicago
Ill
Milwaukee
Wisconsin U
Concord
Lawson
Stoco High School
Raleigh County
Columbia High School
Columbia Station
Ohio
Proposal to add district representation on Beckley chamber
Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce leaders discuss bylaws changes to place each magisterial district on the board. Robert Daniel of Glen Daniel proposes the plan in a letter. R L Webb leads the bylaws revision committee as monthly reports, work plans, and questionnaire distribution are outlined to gather member ideas. The group aims to push road routing on I 64 along the Turnpike to Beckley and promote a October sales event by the Mercantile Division.
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Beckley- Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Robert Daniel
Glen Daniel
Chamber
R. L Webb
Turnpike
Beckley
Robert F. Hamilton
Hamilton
Mercantile Division
Farewell Service Planned for Major McVicker Beckley SA leader
Major Mary McVicker who led the Salvation Army in Beckley for seven years will have a farewell service at 11 a.m. Sunday in the SA Citadel before reporting to Richmond Virginia on August 26 for a new assignment. A fellowship hour will follow at First Baptist Church where she reflects on seven years of service and her initiatives including a Men’s Club an SA Band and clothing drives. Lt. Raymond Kitchen will succeed her in Beckley.
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Mary McVicker
Salvation Army
Beckley
SA Citadel
Richmond
First Baptist Church
Fairmont
McVicker
Atlanta
Georgia
An SA
Beckley Hotel
Raymond Kitchen
Clean up planned at Hot Coal Cemetery before Labor Day
The Hot Coal Cemetery Committee at Sophia asks relatives and plot owners to mow and clean plots if possible before the annual Labor Day service. Several committee members will work at the cemetery on Saturday.
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Sophia
Theft Reported At Coal City Gulf Station
William Akers, operator of the Coal City Gulf Station, reported a theft of property valued at 150 dollars to state police Thursday. Akers said an air impact wrench was missing from the station, and police said an investigation is ongoing today.
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William Akers
Coal City Gulf Station
Akers
Illiteracy in Ireland Cited in Domestic Context
A brief note observes that illiteracy is practically unknown in Ireland while remarking on a man consuming candy he brings home to his wife, reflecting domestic and social imagery of the era.
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Ireland
Republicans Plan GOP fund raising dinner in Beckley
Harold Holt announces committee appointments for the Republican fund raising dinner to be held in Beckley on Saturday. Notable attendees include A. Ritz Kingdon Mullens GOP nominee for State Senate and Mullens Mayor William Staats. Committee lines cover decorating, arrangements, punch, welcoming, finance, programs, guest book, hospitality, ushers and joint committees with numerous local party members.
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Beckley
Harold
Hank"’ Holt
A. Ritz Kingdon
Mullens
GOP
State Senate
Raleigh
Wyoming
William F. Staats
C. Co. “Smitty” Smith Jr
Wyoming County
Jack A. Mann
John A. Hedrick
John Ashworth
Truman Sayre
Natalie Austin
R. O. Tolliver
Austin
Mary Carpenter
Floyd M. Sayre
Arthur Rees
R. L. Reardon
Gladys Carney
Howard
Bud) Spears
Julia Painter
Sayre
Ted Kessinger
Slab Fork GOP Coffee Meeting For Voters
Slab Fork Republican Women’s Club hosts the third coffee session at 7 p.m. today at Mrs New man Bryant’s Odd home. Guests include Minor Scott for Raleigh County Court and Carl Jones for House of Delegates. Poll workers urged to attend. locals urged to join.
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Slab Fork Republican Women's Club
Newman Bryant
Odd
Minor Scott
Table Rock
Raleigh County
Carl Jones
Maxwell Hill
House of Delegates
Guy Hunt
Slab Fork Club
UMW Endorses Medicare War on Poverty Civil Rights Agenda
Atlantic City UPI reports the United Mine Workers Union endorses President Johnson’s Medicare and civil rights programs, backs extending coal mine safety laws, limits on residual fuel imports, and ending subsidy support for atomic reactors. Boyle calls for removing right to work, opposing hydroelectric projects where coal is abundant, and strengthening unemployment benefits. The union also proposes a permanent automation study commission, expanded aid to distressed areas, more coal research, and reciprocal trade policies to protect American workers while encouraging international commerce. The UMW urges exploring American investment abroad and measures to stop outflow of money, technology, and jobs.
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Atlantic City
UPI
United Mine Workers Union Today
Johnson
Democratic Platform Committee
UMW
W. A. Boyle
Boyle
Eugene Smith Cited On Traffic Charge
Eugene R. Smith aged 48 of 804 F Street was arrested by city police at 10 45 p m Thursday and cited for no state or city operator s license and expired temporary registration He was ordered to City Police Court on August 27 A 15 year old Curtis Street juvenile arrested at 1 p m Thursday on possession of stolen property and ordered to Juvenile Court August 29 to answer charges for possessing a stolen bicycle.
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Eugene R. Smith
F. St
Smith
Curtis Street
Caspian Sea fed by eight rivers largest Volga says World Almanac
The Caspian Sea, the world s largest lake, receives water from eight rivers with the Volga identified as the largest, according to the World Almanac.
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United Press International
Caspian Sea
Volga
World Almanac
Miss Soter Speaks at Beckley Kiwanis Luncheon
Beckley Kiwanis Club luncheon featured Miss Sula i Soter as guest speaker. Soter, commercial training supervisor for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone, presented slides on Greece and Mediterranean islands from a recent trip. The talk emphasized durable lessons from travel. The piece notes the American Automobile Association’s 1902 founding.
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Beckley Kiwanis Club
Sulai Soter
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Beckley Area
Miss Soter
Greece
Mediterranean
Anne Marie the Teen-Ager Who Will Be Queen
Peer J Oppenheimer recounts the 18 year old Danish princess poised to wed her prince Constantine of Greece in the August 23rd issue, outlining royal betrothal plans and the anticipated wedding.
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Peer J. Oppenheimer
Prince Charming
Constantine
Greece
Kids Car Sickness Follows Family After Payment Due
A family faces strain when a due payment triggers stress for both children and father. The piece notes recurring discomfort and tension linked to financial obligations impacting daily life and emotional well being.
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Dry Hill
Beckleyan
Wisconsin
Linda C. Lawson
Linda C, Lawson
John T. Straton
Major McVicker
Doin
Sparkle Dry Cleaners
Valley Drive
Eppy
William H. Underwood
Juanita Hunt
J. D. Lilly Jr
Ben Guy Jr
C. W
Bill) James
Norvel Williams
Curley Allen
Edna Wills Mankin
Betty C. Price
Tony Pallares
Slab Fork
West Virginia
Grandview
Clarence Wilson
Tolbert Sr
Earl Snider
Beaver Ave
Medicare
Eugene Smith
The
American Automobile Association
Anne-Marie
Family Weekly
Becaney Post-Herard
Frigidaire
Beckley Hardware
Heber St
Main
Emerson Imperial
Life Lighting
Universal Corporation
S. Kanawha St
the Complete Variety Store
Cannon
Domino
Gulf Saphire Supreme Motor Oil
G. Cs. Murphy. CO
W. Main ST
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