Recommendations from 1958 Governor's Mental Health Confab
A summary of 25 recommendations from 10 workshop groups at the Governor's Conference on Mental Health in September 1958. They cover funding, alcoholism, hospital commitments, aging and mental retardation, private facilities, and public action. The 25th urges citizens to contact legislators in support. The report notes the need for public backing to avoid death of the conference's work. For a complete copy, write the West Virginia Association for Mental Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Martinsburg
Wheeling
West Virginia
The
West Virginia Association For Mental Health
Washington Blvd
Huntington
National Teachers Examinations Set for Feb 7
The West Virginia University College of Education will host as a testing center for the 1959 nationwide administration of the National Teachers Examinations on February 7. College seniors preparing to teach and teachers applying to school systems that require or encourage NTE scores are eligible to participate. Examinations are prepared and administered annually by Educational Testing Service of Princeton, New Jersey. Applications and bulletins with registration details and sample questions may be obtained from Dr. Walter H. Jarecke at the University College of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia University College of Education
Educational Testing Service
Princeton
N. J
Walter H. Jarecke
University College of Education
Real estate deeds filed in Raleigh County recorded
Deeds on file show transfers recorded at the Raleigh County Clerk’s office. Listings include L B and Violet Shelor to Luther and Frances Smith in Town District for about $1,000 and New River Homes Inc. to Jim mie L Pennington for about $2,000. Other transfers include Blevins to Martin for about $1,500, Neal from New River Homes for about $2,000, Price to Wood for about $1,000, Rakes to Hancock for about $14, Lilly Land Co. to Henry for about $1,500, Armstrong to Elison for about $500, Canterbury to Adkins for about $500, and Beckley transactions with various parties for about $1,000 to $2,500. Some Beckley properties show no stated consideration.
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Raleigh County
L. B
Violet Shelor
Luther
Frances L. Smith
New River Homes Inc
Jimmie L
Blanche E. Pennington
Herbert M
Melba A. Blevins
Carl C
Ann M. Martin
Harry A. Neal
Town
Mary A. and
Blaine Price
Cline Wood
Slab Fork
John H. and
Evelyn Rakes
Eugene and
Evelyn G. Hancock
Beckley
J. H. Lilly Land Co
Samuel E. Henry
Jacqueline P
Elmo Armstrong
Elison
Mae C. Canterbury
Sam and Marie Adkins
Shady Spring
Logene C. Anderson
Ow. P
Etta M. Broyles
Fred L
Lauria Blackburn
Opal F. McConnell
Rhoda C. Thompson
Eccles
Retired General Says He Was Bitten by Chinese Poodle
Coronado California Maj. Gen. Walter G. Farrell testified he was bitten by a Chinese poodle owned by retired navy Capt. Theodore J. Schultz, whom he sued for 100000 dollars. Schultz’s attorney argued the bite came from Farrell’s own Labrador retriever during a dog fight. The jury denied liability.
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Coronado
Calif
Marine Corps
Walter G. Farrell
Navy
Theodore J. Schultz
Schultz
Farrell
Meadows Released From Jail On Bond
Clayton W. Meadows of Glen Morgan was freed from Raleigh County Jail after posting a $500 property bond to face a drunk driving charge before Magistrate W. A. Burke. Ernest Sampson of Crab Orchard paid a $25 fine and costs for a shoplifting charge before Magistrate Burke. George McGraw of Glen Daniel paid a $10 fine and costs for speeding before Magistrate J. E. Mays. All were jailed by State Police Saturday or Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton W. Meadows
Glen Morgan
Raleigh
W. A. Burke
Ernest Sampson
Burke
Sampson
Carolina
George McGraw
Glen Daniel
J. E. Mays
Two Auto Collisions Reported in City
City Police log two afternoon crashes. At 12:55 p.m. Sunday on Second Street and Second Avenue a collision involving Roger Phillips, 17, of 110 Pershing Street, and James E. Garrison, 52, of Neville Street, caused about $500 damage. Later, at 4:35 p.m. Saturday on Valley Drive and Sisson Street, Ben Daniels, 17, of 106 McDowell Street, and James A. Thompson, 31, of Maxwell Hill, caused about $250 damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Phillips
Pershing Street
James E. Garrison
Neville Street
Second Street
Second Avenue
Ben Daniels
McDowell St
James A. Thompson
Maxwell Hill
Valley Drive
Sisson Street
Eight Raleigh County Students Enroll at Glenville
Eight Raleigh County students attend Glenville State College this semester. Doris Carrol Conkle James Ernest Cooper Charles Robert Crews William Christie Dawson Gene Philip Lilly Walter Richard Shupe Peggy Jill Stover Romeo Williams. Cooper Crews Dawson Lilly are physical education students. Shupe is a general education student. Stover and Conkle are daughters of local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Glenville State College
Glenville
Doris Carrol Conkle
James Ernest Cooper
Charles Robert Crews
William Christie Dawson
Gene Philip Lilly
Walter Richard Shupe
Peggy Jill Stover
Romeo Williams
Cooper
James Cooper
Crews
T. M. Crews
Dawson
Robert T. Dawson
Lilly
Jesse R. Lilly
Shupe
J. G. Shupe
Miss Stover
Buel Stover
Miss Conkle
John Conkle
No Arrest From Wreck in Raleigh Register Story
Beckley Police said Sunday no arrests were made after a two car collision early Saturday. The drivers were James J. Roberts, 45, of 100 Kinzer St, and James Edward Griffith, 22, of 111 Campbell St. The Raleigh Register and Post-Herald had incorrectly stated an arrest was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Register and Post-Herald
Beckley
James J. Roberts
Kinzer St
James Edward Griffith
Campbell St
Polio Clinic Set At Sullivan School Friday
The Raleigh County Health Department schedules a polio clinic at Sullivan School from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday. The event aims to vaccinate eligible residents and is open to the community with no advance appointment required.
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Sullivan School
Raleigh County Health Department
Beckley VA office logs 1886 cases in November
The Beckley field office of the West Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs handled 1,886 cases and contracts in November. Deputy director Roy I. Smith said the office, serving Fayette and Raleigh counties, secured $25,761.69 for veterans and beneficiaries in the past 30 days, covering burial, insurance, retroactive pay, and pension/compensation. The report lists services including 840 in-person interviews, 409 calls, 413 correspondence, 2 education applications, 17 death claims, 41 disability and pension claims, 13 hospitalizations, 3 outpatient requests, and 113 other forms. The office assisted in converting $5,000 GI insurance and Smith conducted itinerant visits to Gauley Bridge, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, and Ansted.
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Beckley
West Virginia
Smith
Department of Veterans Affairs
Gauley Bridge
Oak Hill
Fayetteville
Ansted
Reservists Plan Next Summer Camp by Beckley Army Reserve
The administration personnel of Company C 497th Engineer Battalion Beckley Army Reserves are planning next summer encampment. At last summer’s camp the local reservists were named the best unit. Capt. Robert H Woollard commands the company with First Sergeant Carl Worley Pfc. Harry Bonds 1st Lt. Frank Helmesi Pfc. Robert K. Holliday 1st Lt. Charles Knotts and 2nd Lt. Durwood McKinney also helping plan.
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497Th Engineer Battalion
Beckley
Robert H. Woollard
Carl Worley
Harry Bonds
Frank Helmeczi
Robert K. Holliday
Charles Knotts
Durwood McKinney
Holmes Safety Council Meet Scheduled for Dec 19
Beckley Council of the Holmes Safety Association will hold its next meeting December 19 in the Raleigh County Courthouse. About 35 people attended a Friday night gathering where Arthur Charlesworth federal coal mine inspector discussed the Burton mine explosion near Craigsville. He described the blast at 10:20 am and the rescue timeline, noting 14 miners died and all but one were recovered by evening.
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Beckley Council
Holmes Safety Association
Raleigh County
Arthur Charlesworth
Federal
Burton
Oglebay Norton Coal Co
Craigsville
Charlesworth
Six Join Air Force Enlistees Sent to Basic Training
Six men enlisted in the United States Air Force at Beckley and were sent to Lackland AFB Texas for nine weeks of basic training. Edward L. Kyle Ronceverte Russell M. Thurmond Beckley Ronald J. Armes Sophia Robert D. Riffe Jaeger Robert F. Harper Harper Lyndell W. Sutton Arbovale. Others headed to Sheppard AFB Texas were Tony Joe Craig Premier and James H. Lemon Naoma. Alvin C. Williams Craigsville went to Lockbourne AFB Ohio after enlisting Thursday.
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United States Air Force
Beckley Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
Edward L. Kyle
Ronceverte
Russell M. Thurmond
Beckley
Ronald J. Armes
Sophia
Robert D. Riffe
Jaeger
Robert F. Harper
Harper
Lyndell W. Sutton
Arbovale
Sheppard Afb
Tony Joe Craig
Premier
James H
John Kistler Named Chairman Of Missionary Volunteer Program
John Kistler of 205 Mercer Street has been elected chairman of the Missionary Volunteer Program Committee. He is a student at Southern Missionary College in Collegedale, Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kistler
Mercer St
Kistler
Southern Missionary College
Collegedale
Tenn
IOOF Lodge To Hold Initiation Ceremonies
The Greater Beckley Lodge No. 74 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows will conduct a special initiation for candidates with no degree work or only the Initiatory Degree. Noble Grand W. G. Jarrell has obtained dispensation to grant the Initiatory and 1st Degrees. Candidates should assemble at 7:45 p.m. at the Lodge Hall for preliminary instruction. this marks the last chance to begin the degrees this year. Deputy Grand Master Mike Casey Grand Secretary Robert A. Roller and General A. F. Glover attended the oyster fry last Tuesday along with prospective members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Beckley Lodge No. 74
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Noble Grand
W. G. Jarrell
Grand Lodge
Mike Casey
Huntington
Robert A. Roller
Charleston
A. F. Glover
WVU Representatives To Visit High Schools
Seven area high schools will be visited in December by West Virginia University faculty. The schedule includes Clear Fork today, Woodrow Wilson and Collin s High Schools Tuesday, Stratton and Hinton Wednesday, and Princeton and Spanishburg Thursday. Spindler, director of the School of Mines, will accompany the visits as part of West Virginia College Day to encourage continued education beyond high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia University
Clear Fork High School
Woodrow Wilson and
Collins
Stratton and
Hinton
Princeton
Spanishburg
West Virginia
West Virginia University School of Mines
G. R. Spindler
West Virginia deer season opens with hunt plans and safety tips
West Virginia's six day deer season begins today with an expected 18 000 to 20 000 deer killed and 105 000 to 110 000 hunters afield in the first three days. Bucks only rules for last three days cut total hunters to about 25 000 daily. Handley predicts 7 000 to 8 000 kills day one and a total $2 million in lodging and supplies. If 20 000 deer are killed the average cost per deer will be about $100.
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West Virginia
C. O
Handley
Bucks
the Conservation Commission
Conservation Law
Art Bachman
Sophia Methodist Men Re-Elect Jack Branham
Sophia Methodist Men elected officers at the regular monthly meeting led by president Jack Branham. Officers to be installed Jan. 30 include Branham as president, Bill Euchler as vice president, Calvin Saunders as secretary treasurer, and James Hornbeck Jr. as reporter. Appointed chairmen covered attendance membership program publicity devotional project recreation fellowship and transportation. Rex Johnson reported on the National Family Life Conference. Seventeen members and guests attended the social hour with cookies and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Rinehart
J. A. Staton
Ross Hutchens
Harold Walker
Clyde Souder
Rex Johnson
Nation Family Life Conference
The
Methodist Churches
End-of-year Inspection Deadline Warned For WV Cars
State police warn West Virginia motorists that all vehicles displaying 1957-58 inspection stickers dated December 1957 must be inspected and new stickers affixed before the end of December this year. The advisory urges timely compliance to avoid penalties or citations.
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West Virginia
Library Extension Nears Roof Stage at Memorial Building
Workmen will start roofing the Raleigh County Library extension at the Memorial Building. Construction began October 1 and cost over 30 thousand dollars, funded by Beckley city the county court and the board of education. The extension adds an adult reading room on the top level the main library becomes children’s books space on the lower level will house book collections and overflow in the basement with potential future phonograph record storage.
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Raleigh County Library
Memorial Building
City of
Beckley
County Court
Board of Education
C. H. Graham
College Day Slated At WWHS Semifinalists
WWHS prepares for College Day December 2 with National Merit finalists meeting college reps. Top qualifiers include Bettina DePaulo Mary Jane Mulholland Connie Curtis Susan Parker and Nancy Sparkes as colleges such as Alderson Broaddus Bethany Concord Marshall Davis and Elkins send representatives.
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Woodrow Wilson High School
Margaret Thonson
Bettina DePaulo
Mary Jane Mulholland
Connie Curtis
Susan Parker
Nancy Sparkes
Alderson-Broaddus
Bethany
Concord
Marshall
Whole Families Are Educated At Kambini Mission Station
Methodists across Beckley District push fundraising for a theological school building at Kambini in Portuguese East Africa. Bishop Wicke urged support after a mission tour. The plan includes family-centered training, multiple schools, and farming with three crops yearly. Building cost is $35,000 with $20,000 sought locally and $8,750 from the Woman's Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kambini
Beckley
Inhambane
Indian Ocean
Providence
Mozambique
Collins
Woman's Division of
Christian Service
Methodists
Mines School Director To Visit Area Schools
West Virginia University School of Mines director G. R. Spindler will visit area high schools this week to urge qualified students to pursue education beyond high school. His itinerary includes Sherman, Clear Fork, Woodrow Wilson, Collins, Stratton, Hinton, Princeton, Spanishburg, and Park Central High Schools.
Sophia Lions Observe Ladies Night at Wednesday Meet
Sophia Lions Club will hold a ladies night during the Wednesday meeting in Sophia. Dinner at 6 30 p.m. attendees should bring wives. Guests include District Governor Hiram King of Crosslanes Deputy District Governor Henry Melton Jr. of Mabscott and zone chairman Joe Bragg of Pineville. The agenda covers the annual basketball tournament and buying glasses for needy children.
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Sophia
RNS
Sophia Lions Club
Ross Hutchens
Hiram King
Crosslanes
Henry ‘Buster’ Melton Jr
Mabscott
Joe Bragg
Pineville
Christmas Basket Applications Start Tuesday at Beckley Citadel
The Beckley Salvation Army Citadel will begin Tuesday to accept applications for Christmas baskets from unemployed residents and those lacking other aid. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily through Dec 11. Bell-ringing totals reached 154.47 in two days with 38.26 collected Friday and 116.21 Saturday. The drive aims for a 5000 target as booths rotate with groups including the Methodist Youth Fellowship and Beckley Woman's Club.
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Beckley
Salvation Army Citadel
Mary McVicker
Citadel
Salvation Army
Neville Street
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Beckley Woman's Club
McVicker
Four Enlist In Navy From Beckley Station
Four men enlisted in the United States Navy at the Beckley Navy Recruiting Station during November and were sent to Great Lakes Naval Training Center IL for basic training. They are Clifton Eugene Hawkins of Victor IA and Mr and Mrs Duel Clifton Hawkins. Ronald Ray Seco of White Oak, son of Mr and Mrs Manuel B Seco. Thomas Walter Tredway of Oak Hill, son of Mr and Mrs Bill Tredway. Charles Dale Henley of Fayetteville.
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United States Navy
Beckley
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Clifton Eugene Hawkins
Duel Clifton Hawkins
Victor
Ronald Ray Seco
Manuel B. Seco
White Oak
Thomas Walter Tredway
Bill Tredway
Oak Hill
Charles Dale Henley
Fayetteville
Beckley Students in Wakefield Second Shepherd's Play
Beckley residents Fred Bowles and John Mann will appear in a religious drama to be presented December 11 and 12 by the West Virginia University Players. Walter H. Rockenstein, instructor, directs. Carolyn Worrell of Mullens also appears in the play.
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Fred Bowles
John Mann
Beckley
West Virginia University Players
Walter H. Rockenstein
Wakefield Second Shepherd
Carolyn Worrell
Mullens
Building permit issued for Cecil Shirkey remodel
Cecil H. Shirkey of 130 East Main Street secured a city permit from the City Recorder to remodel the basement beneath his home. Estimated remodeling cost is 500 dollars with a 10 dollar fee paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil H. Shirkey
East Main Street
City Recorder’s Office
Shirkey
Driver Pays Fine After Reckless Driving Incident in Raleigh County
Harold Brown was released from Raleigh County Jail after paying a $25 fine and costs to Magistrate W. A. Burke for reckless driving. A car he drove struck a parked vehicle at Soak Creek at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, injuring Thelma and W. E. Liton who were treated and released. Police said $800 in vehicle damage resulted from the crash.
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Harold Brown
Sophia
Raleigh
W. A. Burke
Brown
Soak Creek
Thelma
W. E. Liton
Tams
Norma Lee Harrah
Beaver
Buford Dorsey Stump
Church Observes Pastor Anniversary Weeklong Services
Members of the Rose of Sharon Holiness Church begin a week of services marking the 22nd anniversary of pastor Elder J. H. Dunlap. Services start at 7 p m Tuesday with Elder Malachi Switch and continue each night led by visiting elders culminating in Sunday morning closing by Rev D P Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose of Sharon
Park Avenue Relocation Nears Completion At High School
Work progresses on Park Avenue relocation in front of Woodrow Wilson High. City crews fill a low area to match street level. Next spring the street will be paved plus the area between old and new streets for parking. Project collaboration between city and Raleigh County Board of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue
Woodrow Wilson High School
Raleigh County Board of Education
Chamber Praises Land Firm Offer for Free Industrial Sites
Beckley Chamber of Commerce leader Harry Anderson lauds Blackburn Patteson Realty for offering tracts in Raleigh and Fayette Counties at no cost to any industrial group that builds plants there. He envisions growth in tourism, health resort potential, climate and resources boosting the local economy and urges others to follow the example. A meeting to explore attracting industry to Beckley is considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Anderson
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
Okey L. Patteson
Blackburn-Patteson Realty Company
Mount Hope
Raleigh
Fayette Counties
Anderson
Chamber of Commerce
Also Mentioned on This Page
Junior Baptist Youth Fellowship
First Baptist Church
Joyce Bland
Paula Perdue
Lissa Mohler
Ellen Ramsey
Susan Robertson
Pam Dew
Mike Ramsey
Donna Monroe
Delbert Thurman
James P. Bland
Meadows
Holmes Safety Council
Air Force
Ioof Lodge
WVU
Ghent
A. T
John) Lilly
Mara Bailes
William
Robert
Johnny
Avon
Jane
Shady Springs High School
Johnson
Beckley Methodist Temple
WWHS
Mines School
Silver Star Rebekah Lodge
Ene
Chamber
Patteson
J. S. Blackburn
VI Lee
W. Neville Street
Lewis
Johnstown Road
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