Talks On Strike Expected In Beulah Town Bus Tie-Up
The seventh day of a local bus strike continues with four dozen Local No. 14513 workers on strike as mediation delays a planned meeting. Union representatives say they are ready to meet. Quesenberry insists on one year contract terms. Only two buses operate, carrying parochial students to St. Francis de Sales. The service covers Beckley area, Hinton, and portions of Raleigh and Summers counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bestale Gomeee
Msesenberry
Columbus Spears
United Mine Workers of America
Two Troop 80 Scouts Earn Eagle Awards in 1962 Return
Michael Bodnar and Randall Rumberg of Boy Scout Troop 80 at the Methodist Temple received Eagle badges, the first troop Eagle awards since 1962. Bodnar also earned the Eagle Palm during the annual awards program, with multiple merit badges and OA involvement. Randall Rumberg earned 21 badges and OA membership, and attended the Jamboree at Valley Forge.
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The
Methodist Temple
Randall Rumberg
Michael Bodnar
Bodnar
Robert P. Bodnar
Clyde St
Michael
Order of Arrow
Paul Bunyon
Randall
Guy Rumberg
Hill 'Dr
Order of
Arrow
Valley Forge
Tenderfoot
Jerry Smith
Doug McGuigan
Larry Simpson
Jim Dyer
Wesley Harper
David Stanton
Kim Cooper
David Francisco
Linnie Jones
Terry Jones
Tony Cremens
David Whitener
Conrad Cooper
Linne Jones
Dennis McCoy
Kim
Mike Bodnar
Den
Paul Wilbur
Mark Waddell
Tom Hunter
Tony Reedy
Mike Lilly
Steve Whitener
Dana McCorkle
David Rumberg
Randy Rumberg
Christmas hours at Beckley Post Office announced
Postmaster A Fray announced Christmas hours for the Beckley Post Office. The regular schedule remains, with Wednesday and Saturday opening 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. From December 13 to 18 the office will open at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Money order service will be available each Saturday until Christmas. Use the zip code and mail early to ensure on time delivery.
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Beckley
A. Fray
Lilly
Sears Denied Use Of Morgantown Driveway
The Morgantown Sears Roebuck store lost its appeal to use a private driveway. The State Supreme Court refused the appeal and Monongalia Circuit Court issued an injunction prohibiting use of an alley on Anastasios B. Demanelis's property. The store had challenged the injunction.
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Charleston
UPI
Morgantown
Sears Roebuck and Co
State Supreme Court
Monongalia
Anastasios B. Demanelis
Stoco Scholarship Group Names Board of Directors
The Citizens Scholarship Foundation of Stoco named its board at a Monday meeting to serve Coal City area students attending Stoco High School. Members include Whitby, Mrs. Bobby Saye, Mrs. James Norris, Mrs. Madeline Wells, Mrs. Lucy Cantabury, James White, Richard White, W. B. Martin, Rev. L. V. Basham, Mrs. Faye McConnell, Mrs. Edna Wallen, Mrs. Dempsey Adams, Mrs. Charles Lilly, Henry Adams, Romney Thompson, Bunce Tilson, Mrs. Paul Cole, Mrs. Glenna Whitely, and others. Lee Cole heads a membership committee. Rev. Herman Hayes is publicity chairman. A by-laws study committee comprises Vernon Carpenter, Darrell Thompson, Reid Daniel, Dailey Walker and Clemson Lilly. The panel meets Friday at the Carpenter home. A 7:30 p.m. Monday meeting at Coal City Community Church will adopt by-laws and form extra committees. Gulf Woman's Club is sponsor.
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Vernon Carpenter
Darrell Thompson
Reid Daniel
Dailey Walker
Clemson Lilly
Carpenter
Coal City
Gulf Woman's Club
Pressure on gifted child fuels school stress
An anxious mother asks about her 10 year old daughter in a fast tracked class. The columnist recommends moving the child to a slower paced group, notes Spock opposes excess homework, and suggests a doctor note to support the transfer. Emphasizes mental health over prestige.
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Susan
Asser
Barbara
Benjamin Spock
Rhodesia Opens Austerity Drive In Wartime Economy
Salisbury guided Rhodesia launched an austerity program to bolster war efforts amid Britain’s comprehensive sanctions. The government urged sacrifice from citizens and industries to sustain the conflict and shield the regime from economic collapse.
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Rhodesia
Salisbury
UPI
Britain
Gas Firm Names Smyth Advertising Manager at United Fuel
Douglas O. Smyth has been named advertising manager for United Fuel Gas Company and affiliate Columbia Gas System firms. He will oversee ads for United Fuel Gas, Virginia Gas Distribution, and Columbia Gas of Kentucky from Charleston headquarters, serving Beckley area as well. Smyth, a Dallas transplants, recently completed two and a half years as a U.S. Army lieutenant and served in Worms, Germany. He is married to Eva M. Stolpe of Koblenz, Germany, and they have a young son, Gerhard.
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United Fuel Gas Company
Columbia Gas System
Douglas O. Smyth
Charleston
Smyth
Virginia Gas Distribution Corporation
Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc
Beckley
Dallas
Texas
Lower Gas Company
U. S
Worms
Germany
Eva M. Stolpe
Koblenz
Gerhard
Icy Beckley streets spark multi vehicle accidents
Police reported several icy road crashes in Beckley with about 575 dollars in property damage. A 1965 car driven by Daniel A. Boone struck a tele phone pole on East Main Street, another car hit a pole on Piney Avenue, and a three car pileup occurred on Valley Drive North. No injuries were noted. Weather worsened as snow and ice covered streets and city crews salted roads. Beckley police also charged Opel Meadows for failing to control after a collision on Valley Drive. A separate crash on South Fayette Street involved Byron B. Johnson and Doron Maniece with no charges. Local buses reported no delays.
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Beckley
East Main Street
Daniel A. Boone
Mabscott
Piney Avenue
Valley Drive
Opel Meadows
William Callison
W. T. Riffe
Crab Orchard
Riffe
South Fayette Street
Byron B. Johnson
Narrows
Doron Maniece
Prince Ee
Mollie Marie Dawson
Coal City
Frank Edward Tomaniewicz
Prince Street
Dawson
About
Mnen
Wredictsane
State Road Commission
Sprague
East
Harry L. McCreery
Harold Gene Price
Beckley Fire Department
Main Street
Raleigh
Ministers Elect Reece Burns Named Beckley Group Leader
The Rev W Reece Burns of Methodist Temple was chosen to lead the Beckley Area Ministerial Association for 1966 with Rev Edward Hanshaw and Rev Robert Corburn elected as vice president and secretary treasurer. Office begins Jan 1. Burns succeeds Dr Kenneth Swank. The group also donated 25 to the United Fund of Raleigh County and 25 to the Salvation Army kettle. Burns was pastor since June 1962 and trusteeship at West Virginia Wesleyan College followed by an honorary Doctor of Divinity in May 1964. The Star Spangled Banner was written Sept 13 1814.
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W. Reece Burns
Astor
Methodist Temple
Beckley Area
United Fund
Raleigh County
Salvation Army
Burns
West Virginia Wesleyan College
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Troop 90
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Seneca
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Troop 80
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Sears
Stoco Scholarship Group
Board of Directors
James Norris
Fireco
Madeline Wells
Lucy Cantabury
Princewick
James
Richard White
Odd
W. B. Martin
L. V. Basham
Rhodell
Faye McConnell
William Almond
Caesar Bradley
Josephine
Ed Shaffer
East Gulf
Raleigh Register
Smith
Paris
Reece Burns
Fastia Cringseedes
Electric Living
Appalachian Power CO
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