Awards Taken By Area People Local Vo-Tech Students Among Winners
West Virginia State Fair entries from Raleigh County Vocational Technical Center Pineville Beckley and other schools captured 18 of 27 awards. First place went to Portrait of Vocational Industrial Education from Raleigh County Center. other prizes went to Stonewall Jackson High School Morgan town High McDowell County Vocational School and Welch. Winners included Barney Wheeler Edward Hatcher Mike McQuillen and William Pennington with prizes ranging from 3 to 50 dollars. 77 entries were received in seven classes and judges announced the results after Tuesday’s judging.
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Raleigh
Wyoming County
Fairlea
Raleigh County Vocational Technical Center
Pineville School
Stonewall Jackson High School
Charleston
Morgantown
McDowell County Vocational School
Welch
Raleigh County Center
Barney Wheeler
Pineville
Edward Hatcher
Mike McQuillen
Beckley
Herman Cantrell
Raleigh County
William Pennington
Vo-Tech Center
Kyle Testerman
Beckley School
Eddie Laxton
Chester Gross
Frank Monarchy
Vincent Gallagher
Elmer Mackey
Leslie Lilly
Clarence E. Burdette
State Department of Education
V-Tech
James D. Robinson
Boxes of grenades found in fishing nets off Spain
Three boxes containing 90 hand grenades were recovered from the nets of a fishing boat near Ayamonte on the southern Spanish coast. Police said the grenades appeared to have been submerged since the Spanish civil war.
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Ayamonte
Spain
UPI
Help Build the John F Kennedy Library
Citizens urged to donate to the John F Kennedy Library in Boston as a private contribution project. President Kennedy chose the site in 1963 and architects design a building for the nation. Gifts support good government and global freedom, with funds sent to Kennedy Library Box 2500 Boston.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Boston
Kennedy Library
Kennedy
Hoover
Roosevelt
Truman
Eisenhower
Mass
John F. Kennedy Library
Massachusetts
Birthday Party for LBJ Lights Up Atlantic City
Atlantic City marked President Johnsons 56th birthday with a grand outdoor celebration. A parade of high school and fraternal bands plus 17 nationality groups entertained crowds on the boardwalk before a massive fireworks show. About 200 civil rights demonstrators kept a silent vigil nearby over Mississippi delegation seating, while the fireworks in front of Convention Hall drew the bulk of attention.
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Atlantic City
UPI
Johnson
Hollywood
Convention Hall
Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party
Mississippi
Cherokee Hammond Wild West Rodeo Set for Saturday
The Cherokee Hammond Wild West Rodeo of North Carolina will appear at the Dry Hill Prosperity Fair Grounds Saturday night with a 7:30 p m show. Sponsored by the Dry Hill Prosperity Country Life Association, all proceeds benefit the organization.
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North Carolina
Dry Hill
Prosperity Fair Grounds
Barron Opposes Closing Of Atlas Plants
Gov. W. W. Barron joined Sen. Jennings Randolph and Sen. Robert Byrd and Rep. Arch Moore in opposing a Justice Department ruling that could force Hazel Atlas plants in Wheeling and Clarksburg to close. About 2,025 workers would be affected as Barron sought clarification of the order and pledged to use his office to prevent the shutdown and protect public and employer interests. He said he would involve President Johnson and discuss with Attorney General Robert Kennedy.
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Charleston
Supreme Court
Barron
Johnson
Robert Kennedy
West Virginia University to offer three extension courses
WVU Extension Division will run three Beckley courses in the 1964 65 first semester. Registration times are September 9 for Education 346 Principles of Supervision with Frank H. McClung, September 15 for Mathematics 270 Introduction to Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Carl P. Cummings, and September 16 for Music Education 288 or 289 with an instructor to be announced. The division offers 55 courses in 25 state communities this fall across disciplines.
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West Virginia University
Beckley
E. B. McCue
Frank H. McClung
Carl P. Cummings
WVU Extension Division
Kennedy visits West Virginia delegation at Democratic gathering
UPI reports Attorney General Mrs. Robert Kennedy spent about 45 minutes with West Virginia lawmakers at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City. She recalled WV events linked to the 1960 primary and accepted a West Virginia made glass pitcher set, stressing the Kennedys are not seeking office in WV this year. Robert P. McDonough of Parkersburg/Huntington organized the visit.
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Atlantic City
UPI
Robert Kennedy
West Virginia
Kennedy
W. W. Barron
Hulett C. Smith
Sen
Jennings Randolph
White House
Robert P. McDonough
Parkersburg
Huntington
Johnsons for Goldwater Miller Committee formed
Two Johnsons Lyndon Johnson and Karolyn Johnson age 21 from Minnesota form the John sons for Goldwater Miller Committee to support GOP candidate Barry Goldwater and his running mate William Miller.
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Johnsons
Goldwater Washington
UPI
Negro History In State Revealed In Travel Guide
A 40 page American Oil travel booklet highlights Negro history sites in West Virginia and beyond. Harper's Ferry National Monument and the Booker T. Washington monument at Malden are featured, with notes on John Brown, Sojourner Truth, and other historic figures and places. The guide notes Tuskegee Institute, Emancipation Statue, and Henson’s polar voyage plaque among 200,000 copies of the first edition and a second edition expanding sites.
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Malden
West Virginia
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Chicago Defender
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Harper's Ferry National Monument
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Ione
Elliott
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Washington
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Hampton
Tuskegee Institute
Sojourner Truth
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Sojourner
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Mich
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Handy Heights
Annapolis
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Admiral Peary
Mathew Henson
North Pole
Peary
Henson
Blatimore
Banneker
Benjamin Banneker
L’ Enfant
District of Columbia
Library of Congress
Thomas Jefferson
Echoes of Convention by Harry Ferguson
United Press International notes recount the 1960 Republican and Democratic conventions. Debris flooded Convention Hall after sessions, including stray lingerie. Custodian W A Bolden explains the odd behavior as curious, while Lois Miller of the Convention Hall organ boasted 1283 memorized songs. A mysterious envelope marked Confidential Secret weapon vote getter hints at espionage intrigue within the California delegation.
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Harry Ferguson
United Press International
Atlantic City
UPI
W. A. Bolden
California
Slab Fork Postmaster To Be Named Examinations Scheduled
An examination for Postmaster at Slab Fork will be open for applications until September 22, 1964, announced by the U S Civil Service Commission. Applicants must have one year of experience or education above high school substituting for six months, good reputation, ability to deal with the public, and pass a written test. Residency in the delivery area for one year, 18th birthday by closing date, no appointment for those over 70. Race creed color or national origin not considered. Information and filing instructions at the Slab Fork post office.
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Slab Fork
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Washington
D. C
Emanuel Tabernacle 16th anniversary schedule at Harper Park
The Emanuel Tabernacle 16th anniversary program begins Friday with Rev. W. A. Tresen writer in charge. Rev. W. L. Brown leads Monday. Bishop Ernest Stewart leads Tuesday. Rev. O. Horton leads Thursday and Rev. John H. Moore Friday. Elder H. A. Robinson delivers the noon Sunday anniversary message.
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Emanuel Tabernacle
Harper Park
W. A. Tresenwriter
W. L. Brown
Ernest Stewart
O. Horton
John H. Moore
H. A. Robinson
Byrd Calls to Expand Food Stamp Program in West Virginia
Senator Robert Byrd urged expanding federal food stamps to all 55 counties in West Virginia. He noted the program spends about 2.5 million dollars in the state and benefits unemployed workers and their families as a cornerstone for stimulating the economy.
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Washington
UPI
Robert C. Byrd
D-W. Va
West Virginia
Byrd
Tierra del Fuego Means Land of Fire
Tierra del Fuego translates to Land of Fire, yet the region is famed for its icy winds and frigid climate despite the fiery name.
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Tierra del Fuego
Land
Island
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