Former Beckleyan Joins Stock Firm In San Francisco
A former Beckleyan, Rodney J. Miller, joins Dean Witter in San Francisco for six months before transfer to Chicago as a stockbroker account executive. He holds an MBA from Indiana University and a BS from the University of Arizona, is married to Emily Corazon Zola of the Philippine Islands, and is son of Peter and Octavia Miller. Foster Hardware expands its art department with decorative and fine art painting classes led by Margit Bragg starting Sept. 1 for six weeks at $12, with adult and youth sessions. Mrs Bragg, Beckley Art Group member and former president, studied at Maryland Institute and other schools. Work begins mid August on a new long distance microwave route spanning West Virginia, linking Charleston and Huntington to eastern cities, costing $8.5 million with 12,000 additional circuits. permanent facilities expected by mid 1968. Dillard Bailey opens 19-21 Auto Repair on U.S. 19-21 at Shady Spring with partner Larry Belcher, open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. six days. About 20 Humble Oil dealer representatives attend a two‑day meeting at Honey in the Rock Motel, then see Honey in the Rock. U.S. credit unions report 1965 deposits, loans, and assets doubling in six years. 16.6 million members, $9.3 billion deposits, and $8.2 billion loans. CUNA International based in Madison, Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Gauldin
Beckleyan
Rodney J. Miller
San Francisco
Calif
Dean Witter
Emily Corazon Zola
Catbologan
Philippine Islands
Peter Miller
Beckley
Octavia Miller
Amherst
Mass
Woodrow Wilson High School
Foster Hardware
Bragg
Beckley Art Group
West Virginia
R. E. Cunningham
C & P Telephone Co
Charleston
Huntington
Seaboard
Sumerco
Lincoln County
Holden
Kopperston
Flat Top
Springdale
Fayette County
Anthony
Greenbrier
Dillard Bailey
Kessinger St
U. S
Shady Spring
Prince St
Bailey
Larry Belcher
Otis Reid
Hix
United States
International Credit Union
Cuna International, Inc
Cuna International
Madison
Wisconsin
Dr Tiona Scott Named Vice President of West Virginia Radiology Society
Beckley radiologist Dr Tiona D Scott was elected vice president of the West Virginia Radiology Society at a Sulphur Springs meeting, becoming the first woman to hold the post. A native of Hungary, she trained at the University of Vienna Medical School and City Hospital, came to the United States in 199, studied roentgenology at Lawson VA Hospital in Atlanta and the University of Georgia, and is listed in Who's Who of American Women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Tiona D. Scott
West Virginia Radiology Society
Scott
Hungary
University of Vienna
Vienna
Austria
United States
Lawson Veterans Administration Hospital
Atlanta
University of Georgia
Richmond Named Outstanding Young Educator of the Year
Robert Richmond 34, a Melbourne High School biology instructor and former Crab Orchard resident, receives the Outstanding Young Educator of the Year award from the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He is Auburn University trained, Navy veteran, and active with AAAS and Florida science groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Richmond
Crab Orchard
Richmond
Melbourne High School
National Science Foundation
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Florida Association of Science Teachers
Brevard County Science Teachers Association
Junior Academy of Science
Florida Foundation For Future Scientists
Bone Gardens Baptist Church
Ann Capone
Sophia Band Slates Concert at Sophia High School
Sophia High School opens the year with a Blue Hawk band concert on Tuesday at 7 45 p m. Selections include Mr Woodblock with Mick Crouch on temple block Flattery for Flutes Christiana Crouch and Patricia Bias duet Air and Dance with a clarinet duet Brenda Parker Ruth Branham Rudimental Rumpus with Wayne Barnett Michael Crouch on drums and a twirling routine by head majorette Vicki Chamberlain to Miss Liberty Officers named for the band council are Vicki Chamberlain president Linda Stone vice president Brenda Parker secretary Ruth Branham treasurer and Christiana Crouch librarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Hawk
Sophia High School
Duke Williams
Mr. Woodblock
Temple Block
Mick Crouch
Christiana Crouch
Patricia Bias
Brenda Parker
Ruth Branham
Wayne Barnett
Michael Crouch
Vicki Chamberlain
Miss Liberty
Williams
Linda Stone
Ruth Brannham
California Vehicle Ownership Share Stated
A historical note states that one of every two Californias 18.5 million residents drives a car or other vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Raleigh reports six aseptic meningitis cases
State Health Dept data show Raleigh County had six aseptic meningitis cases in the week ending Aug 20, along with one animal bite, six German measles, two mumps, 34 streptococcal infections, one chicken pox, 56 upper respiratory infections, and one tuberculosis. Other counties reported varied cases of aseptic meningitis, influenza like illness, tuberculosis, mumps, and chickenpox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Health
Raleigh County
Raleigh
Logan
Randolph
Fayette
Greenbrier
Pocahontas
Summers
Mercer
Fire destroys 30 Logan County school buses whole fleet damaged
Logan County suffered a $300,000 fire that destroyed or damaged 30 of its 68 school buses and burned the bus garage near the city. Superintendent Tom Orr said transportation will be limited until salvage and new buses arrive, but classes will start on schedule. Firemen suspect a gas water heater in the rear of the building as the possible ignition source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
UPI
Logan County
Tom Orr
U. S. 119
Tax Q and A on deductible divorce expenses
Periodic alimony payments may be deducted if you itemize deductions. Child support payments designated in the decree, legal fees to obtain the divorce, and lump sum cash settlements are not deductible. You may deduct medical expenses you pay for your children if they qualify as medical costs under the tax rules.
Policeman's Son Found Murdered in Skokie Park Lagoon
The body of 3 year old John Jensen, son of Skokie police officer Charles Jensen, was found in a Skokie park lagoon after a seven hour disappearance. Coroner Dr. Andrew Toman cited drowning with minor head injuries and ruled out sexual attack. The search involved police, firefighters, civil defense workers and about 50 neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
UPI
Cook County
Andrew Toman
John Jensen
Charles
Nancy
John
Jensen
Toman
Skokie
Ship Captain Charged After Moroccan Tragedy
The overloaded trawler captain off Agadir faces involuntary homicide charges and a charge of being drunk at the time of the capsize. The incident near the Moroccan port last week left 19 dead amid estimates of about 60 aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agadir
Morocco
UPI
Canterbury Thornhill Named UF Division Chairs
Thomas Canterbury and Warren Thornhill III are appointed division chairmen for Raleigh County United Fund’s 1967 drive set to begin in October. Canterbury, Raleigh County assistant prosecuting attorney, leads the government division while Thornhill, of the Thornhill Kennedy firm, heads the general division. John Gates, publicity chairman, notes a goal of 79,675 dollars to fund 11 county agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Canterbury
Warren Thornhill
United Fund
Raleigh County
John Gates
Canterbury
Thornhill
Thornhill and Kennedy
Harris Is Judge Trap Hill Horse Show Winners Announced
C B Harris of Beckley judged the Trap Hill District Horse Show at Lester Community Park Grounds. Winners across 14 classes include Pony Lead In Cindy Snuffer on Coca Cola and Robbin Payne on Fury. Tally Ho Stables and Trap Hill Saddle Club riders dominated events with many trophies awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Harris
Beckley
Trap Hill
Lester Community Park
Victor Birchfield
Lester
Glen P. Daniel
Cindy Snuffer
Surveyor
Cocoa
Robbin Payne
Glen Daniel
Fury
Terry Grubb
Stanton
Shorty
Keith Coulter
Chipper
Johnny Bowyer
Cittsville
Buckshot
Billy Roop
Maxwell Hill
Ajax
Tammy Roop
Major
Debbie Rose
Farley Hill
Billy
Lisa Grubb
Rusty
Sharon Gregory
Trap Hill Saddle Club
Fancy
Mike Darnell
Winding Gulf
Joey
Lisa Kizer
Mount Hope
Lady Lace
Johnny Farley
Hotchkiss
Barbie Tolliver
Oak Grove
Sugar Foot
Christie McNeely
Alan Susman
Tally Ho Stables
Penny
Bill Sisk
Mabscott
Monte Roger
Nancy Tiche
Danny’s K Copper
Bob Johnson
Corine
Ginger
Honey Comb
Bobby Winston
Maple Fork
Leslie Daniel
High Priceman
Judy Comer
Tally Ho Saddle Club
Midnight Fancy Star
John Kizer
Brimes Mike
Joe Lusk
Lazy B Stables
Ken Gregory
Blub
Marvin Farr
Honeycomb
Darrell Payne
Tennessee Fred
Ronnie Crook
Shady Spring
King
Beckley Air Show features free fall jumps and plane rides
The Beckley Parachute Club will perform free fall jumps at the Raleigh County Memorial Airport during the September 10 11 air show. The Purple Patch Committee and the Woman's Club of Beckley sponsor 15 minute plane rides over Beckley with ten planes in service both days. Rides cost one dollar minimum per ride plus a penny per pound. Proceeds support the Raleigh County Unit of the American Cancer Society toward a ten thousand dollar goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Parachute Club
Raleigh County Memorial
Woman’s Club of
Raleigh County
American Cancer Society
D. D. Holiday
Cancer Crusade
Betty Burgess
Helen Gagalis
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Foster Hardware, Inc
H. L
Margit) Bragg
Maryland Institute of Art
Baltimore
New York School of Interior Decorating
Robie Warren
Concord Colege
Bell System
Washington, D. C
Memphis
Tenn
Humble Oil Company
Honey in-the-Rock
Esso
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Mrs
Margit Bragg
Dealer Merchandising Advisory Council
Honey-in the-Rock
D. B. Farrington
Humble Ore & Refining Co
E. L. Miller
Pineville
W. W. Bell
Dillard Bennett
Shady
Princeton
F. H. Billups
Humble Oil
C. J. Epperly
Oak Hill
R. C. Armentrout
Dr. Scott
Harris
Horse Show
Lucille Bailey
Golden Cloud
Deloris Harper
Katie
James Jewell
Nicky Kizer
Little Gal
Dave Hinkle
Hill Top Saddle Club
Chief Sunset
Brimes
Mike
Larry Moore
Texas Sue
Henry Bowyer
Cirtsville
Tobe
Callie Allen
Jack
Defense
Leontin Salajan
Agerpress
Bucharest
Salajan
Lady
Roger Darnell
Joy
Lide
Bill
Howard Collins
Donald Cole
Eccles
Sugarfoot
E. W. Richmond
Mountain State Hearing Aid Center
Main Street
W. V
Cincinnati
Piedmont
Piedmontland
Piedmont Airlines
Linda Mae Weidensall
W. Va
William Weidensall
Bank of Raleigh
Bank of Raleigh Main and
Kanawha Streets
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