Johnson Seeks Legislature Support for West Virginia Farmers Markets
Johnson proposes expanding farm marketing to Beckley and a network of counties Hancock through Greenbrier with basic services in 18 counties. He cites market growth, rising sales to over 2.5 million in 1963 64, and stresses need for trained staff, facilities, and producer cooperation to meet changing production patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
John T. Johnson
A. Athley
Parkersburg
Johnson
Hancock
Brooke
Ohio
Wetzel
Monongalia
Preston
Grant
Mineral
Jefferson
Mason
Putnam
Cabell
Kanawha
Clay
Pocahontas
Greenbrier Counties
West Virginia
Mountain State
Danville
Logan
Ranger
Summersville
Union
Wayne
Lamberton
Franklin and Gassaway
Fac
Ing
Ee Logan
Wayne Comes
It's Too Late To Mail Early It's Postmaster Urges Air Mail
Beckley post office official A Fray Lilly warns the holiday mail surge is at its peak and urges customers to mail now using air mail and special delivery for pre Christmas delivery Especially for out of town mail ZIP codes speed processing Parcels with ZIP codes may arrive 24 hours earlier and post offices will operate on a holiday schedule on Christmas Day Only special delivery mail will be delivered Dec 25 The post office seeks public cooperation as the annual mail explosion grows to 72 billion pieces this year up six billion from three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Fray Lilly
Beckley Post Office
Lilly
Appalachian Hospital Expenditures Near One Million
Appalachian Regional Hospital in Beckley projects payroll and expenditures for the last half of 1964 will top 1 million dollars. Administrator Harland W. Layer notes 345 local workers support utilities coal and supplies, with many staff from Beckley. ARH, a nonprofit group, runs 10 community hospitals across Kentucky Virginia and West Virginia, employing 1,681 and listing annual payroll near 9 million. the Beckley ARH joined the chain last July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Harland W. Layer
Layer
Beckley
Appalachian Regional Hospitals
Kentucky
Virginia
West Virginia
ARH
Mariner 4 on New Mars Course Toward Close Flyby
Mariner-4 accelerated on a revised path from Caltech JPL toward Mars promising a closer approach than planned. The mid course maneuver, executed from over a million miles away, could place the spacecraft within about 4,400 miles of the Martian surface for high resolution images and experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
UPI
America
Mars
Red Planet
Earth
Mariner
Caltech
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
JPL
Cape Kennedy
Civil Service Openings For 512th Troop Carrier Wing
G Z Kincaid announces Civil Service Commission openings for Supply Management Officer and Administrative Officer for the 512th Troop Carrier Wing at Willow Grove PA. Positions are Air Reserve Technician roles. No written test. ratings based on experience and training. Full application instructions available from Kincaid. Arabic is noted as prevailing language in the Middle East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Z. Kincaid
Board of US
Civil Service
Beckley Post Office
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Willow Grove
Air Reserve
Kincaid
Male Students Riot At University Of Florida
A large riot involving about 8000 male students erupted after Florida sports wins. Bleachers trees and cars were set on fire while coeds waved under dorm windows. One student and two policemen were injured. sixteen students were released on bonds. Police halted bars and parties except the Policemen's Ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Florida
Gainesville
Fla
UPI
University
Gene Watson
Watson
Ou- Campus
Frank T. Adams
Stetson University of
Three Witnesses Remain On List In Baker Probe
The Senate Rules Committee plans to finish its Baker investigation this week with three witnesses remaining: Wayne Bromley, a former Senate employee, and two FHA officials Robert Berman and C Franklin Davis. The DOJ will allow the committee to review files on Ellen Rometsch as the probe into party girl influence continues. The panel expects a three day wrap, may address illegal corporate gifts, and has not resolved whether to pursue that line of inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Senate Rules Committee
Congress
Wayne Bromley
Senate
Federal Housing Agency
Robert Berman
C. Franklin Davis
Justice Department
Ellen Rometsch
Baker
Lennox P. McLendon
Department
New Uniform Style Outlined For Inmates
NASHVILLE Tenn. A new uniform style has been approved for the state women's prison. Inmates deemed most trustworthy will wear pink while trustees wear pale green. The outfits, based on a grading system, aim to incentivize good behavior. Probationary inmates wear white or light blue uniforms, and disciplined inmates will wear striped pajama type outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville, Tenn
UPI
Department of Corrections
Two Cars Collide On Johnstown Road
Beckley police report a two car accident on Johnstown Road Saturday left Dora L. Lilly of Beckley facing a fine. Lilly was turning left from Johnstown Road onto Vine Street when her 1964 car was hit by Martin E. Durham of East Beckley driving a 1962 model. Durham was charged with passing at an intersection while attempting to pass Lilly’s car at Vine and Johnstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown Road
East Beckley
Beckley
Dora L. Lilly
Vine Street
Martin E. Durham
Durham
Miss Lilly
Vine and
Johnstown
Chou En-lai to visit UAR and Iraq next March
Chinese Premier Chou En-lai will visit the United Arab Republic and Iraq next March before attending an Afro-Asian summit in Algeria, according to Al Ahram. The trips precede participation in regional talks and reflect heightened diplomacy in the Arab world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.A.R
Cairo
UPI
Chou En-lai
United Arab Republic
Iraq
Algeria
al Ahram
Soap Bubbles Flood Rome Fountain After Prank
A fountain outside the Roman Forum overflows with soap bubbles after a prankster pours powdered soap. Firefighters work to scrub away the foam, cleaning the area for onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Roman Forum
The Well Child Gluten Free Diet For Celiac Disease
Dr Wayne Brandstadt explains that with proper treatment a child with celiac disease can outgrow it. A congenital small intestine defect allows undigested fats to pass, causing diarrhea and poor growth. A strict gluten free diet avoids wheat, rye and related products, with careful reintroduction possible after age nine in some cases.
Oak Hill Pineville Men Named To New Task Force
Gov elect Hulett Smith taps Bernard Jacobson temporary chairman of a 21 member West Virginia task force to study conflict of interest prevention. The group will advise on legislation for the next legislature and will study statutes from other states. Additional members and meeting date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
Pineville
Hulett Smith
Bernard Jacobson
FMC Corp
Charleston
Smith
West Virginia
C. Don
Ald Robertson
Benjamin Yancey
Jacobson
Forrest H. Kirkpatrick
Wheeling Steel Corp
Zane Grey Staker
West Virginia State Bar
Williamson
Charles Friedman
du Pont Washington Works
Parkersburg
L. B. Allen
Bluefield State College
Bluefield
Miss Maud
Spencer
Angus Peyton
George L. Eubanks
New Martinsville
Charles C. Wise Jr
William T. O'Brien
Buckhannon
Irvin L. Stewart
West Virginia University
Samuel Cooper
James Moler
Shepherd College
Charles Town
Shirley Donnelly
Bernard Gottlieb
Clarksburg
Robert D. Bailey Jr
Leonard Samworth
Ohio Valley Bus Co
Huntington
Woman charged in moonshine possession and game device
Rosa Lee Peters, 35, of 139 Morris Ave, was charged early Sunday by Beckley City Police with possession of moonshine and a gambling device. She posted a $1,000 bond to appear in Police Court December 14. Officers found one third of a gallon of moonshine and numbers slips used to induce customers to gamble, referred to as dream stickers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Lee Peters
Morris Ave
Beckley City Pace
Peters
Dione Quintuplet Charged With Assault
Montreal and the Dionne family figure in a court case as Mrs Florian Houle, one of the surviving Dionne quintuplets, faces an assault charge. The charge stems from an incident reported by babysitter Marie Dionne, with proceedings delayed twice due to publicity and to protect the defendant's rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
UPI
Florian Houle
Dionne
Marie Dionne
Marcel Asselin
Burial Insurance Sold by Mail Ad Promises Quick Coverage
A Fort Worth advertisement offers burial insurance by mail from Central Security Life Insurance Co. No medical exam required for ages 40 to 90 and policy cancelable. No agent visits, free information. Tear out and mail name, address, and year of birth to Dept. V-2068.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legal Reserve Life Insurance
Central Security Life Insurance Co
West Rosedale Fort Worth 4
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Na Danny Warren
Center
Heart Fund
Raleigh County
Imed
Heart
Dolly Johnson
Shady Spring
Pat Padgett
A Heart
Legislature
Appalachian Hospital
Charlie
West Virginia Safety Council
West Virginia State Police
Middle East
Baker Probe
Wayne Brandstadt
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Dione Quintuplet
A&p
Hinton
Rainelle
Lewisburg
Mullens
Jane Parker
Crestwood
ALL Milk & Dark
Wendell Brooks
Worthmore
Warwick Royal
Toys For Christmas
Brazil
Warwick Thin Mints
Sophie Peanut Brittle
Warwick
Turkeys
Owen
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!