Beckley ministers elect 1965 association officers
Dr. Kenneth Swank was elected president of the Beckley Ministerial Association for 1965 succeeding Dr. Walter Griswold. Rev. W. Reece Burns became vice president and Rev. Edward Hanshaw served as secretary-treasurer. Harry Culp outlined YMCA programs, urging ministerial support. The group endorsed East Beckley Nursing and Convalescent Home and approved a treasury contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Swank
First Baptist Church
Beckley Ministerial Association
Walter Griswold
First Christian Church
W. Reece Burns
The
Methodist Temple
Edward Hanshaw
First Methodist Church
Harry Culp
Beckley-Raleigh County
East Beckley
Study links mother child bond to later learning ability
William Binderman of the Raleigh County Mental Health Association cites a National Association for Mental Health funded study tracking birth to first grade. Findings suggest early maternal responsiveness, autonomy support, and shared parent involvement shape a child’s future behavior, curiosity, and school readiness, with fathers also contributing to the home learning environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Binderman
Raleigh County Mental Health Association
National Association For Mental Health
Binderman
William Malamud
The
Mental Health Association
Malamud
Dr. Malamud
Neanes
Malam
WVU Alumni Chapter Plans Raleigh Meeting
A special Raleigh County WVU Alumni Association meeting is set for 8 p m today in the Civic Room at the Bank of Raleigh. President C B Shingleton urges attendance to discuss chapter activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WVU
Raleigh County
West Virginia Alumni Association
Bank of Raleigh
C. B. Shingleton
Fire Damages 1957 Ford in Beckley Intersection
Beckley Fire Department responded to a blaze at the corner of North Heber and Prince Streets where a 1957 model Ford owned by Mrs. T. G. Smith burned. Firemen estimate the damage at fifty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
North Heber and
Prince Streets
T. G. Smith
Shopping complaint from a seven year old in Dageham
In England seven year old Peter Edmunds laments Christmas shopping for his 15 nephews and nieces. With only a one-shilling allowance he quips they only call him uncle when they want something.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dageham
England
UPI
Peter Edmunds
Edmund
Rodeo Injuries Reported at National Finals
Several cowboys during the week long national rodeo finals at the Sports Arena were trooped on as they parted from their animals or suffered painful injuries. The only participant carried from the arena on a stretcher was a calf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RODEO
Los Angeles
UPI
$50 000 Sought In Court Case
Circuit Court opened for a $50 000 personal injury trial by Hattie L. Hodge of Beckley against Naomi and Preston Turner of Beckley over a Dec 21, 1963 collision at Prince Street and Valley Drive. Hodge alleges negligent driving by Mrs Turner, who owned the car. Hodge suffered severe injuries including amputation of a right toe. Defendants admit involvement but blame Hodge. they seek damages to their car and dismissal. Attorneys and jurors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie L. Hodge
Beckley
Naomi
Preston Turner
Lynch and
71 Applicants Seek Employment Here
A Beckley West Virginia Department of Employment Security office reports 71 applications received in the past week. The list includes heavy truck drivers, sales clerks, general salesmen, construction laborers, waitresses, welders, plasterers, machine operators, nurses aides, clerks, drivers, carpenters, foremen, and other trades, with roles such as dispatchers, barbers, and maintenance staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
West Virginia
Department of Employment Security
Euclid
Meeting Scheduled for Cool Ridge Development Association
A general meeting of the Cool Ridge Development Association will be held at New Haven Church at 7 30 p m Saturday December 12 All members are urged to attend and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cool Ridge Development Association
New Haven
Board meeting of American Cancer Society canceled
The Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening at the Glass House Restaurant has been canceled due to the illness of Mrs Natalie Wood the society president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Cancer Society
Glass House
Natalie Wood
Legion Auxiliary Gift Shop aids 170 VA hospital veterans
The American Legion Auxiliary at the Veterans Administration Hospital enabled about 170 veterans to complete Christmas shopping. The statewide project provides Christmas shopping facilities in VA hospitals with non ambulatory patients shopping from beds. hospital staff and volunteers describe the effort as bringing gifts to families and ensuring children and wives receive presents. A wide gift range including items for tots and elderly veterans was offered with a holiday display and gift wrapping services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans Administration Hospital
Auxiliary
Legion Auxiliary
C. L. Nordstrom
Evan B. Hume
Vernon Smith
Bess Titlow
Charleston
Department of West Virginia
R. L. Wooster
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Carpenter and Mason Jobs in National Parks Offered
G. Z. Kincaid, Examiner in Charge, announces temporary positions for carpenters and masons in Maryland and West Virginia national parks. Work locations include Harpers Ferry, Sharpsburg, and along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. No written test. ratings based on experience and training. Applications available in Room 101.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Z. Kincaid
Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Beckley Post Office
National Parks
Maryland
West Virginia
Harpers Ferry
Sharpsburg
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Kincaid
Army Enlists Two at Beckley Recruiting Station
Two men enlisted at the Beckley Recruiting Main Station. William Ronald Mathews of Oak Hill will go to Fort Benning for basic training. Larry Gene Sears of Quinwood will train at Fort Knox for basic training and later specialize in office administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Beckley
William Ronald Mathews
Oak Hill
Jennie Mathews
Fort Benning
Larry Gene Sears
Quinwood
Oklaw
Mary Sears
Fort Knox, Ky
Two Men Charged By Beckley City Police
Beckley City Police cited two men late Monday evening and today. David R. Richmond, 19, of Minden, charged with driving without a state operators license, to appear in Police Court on Dec. 14. James Robert Meadows, 19, address unavailable, charged with shoplifting, released after posting a $25 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
David R. Richmond
Minden
Richmond
James Robert Meadows
Meadows
Girls Sentenced After Shoplifting Warrants Issued
Nancy Faye Biggs and Della Kay Smith of Piney View were sentenced to two days in jail plus a $20 fine and costs by Magistrate Joe Rodriguez after failing to appear in Police Court on two counts of shoplifting, warrant issued for their arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Faye Biggs
Della Kay Smith
Piney View
Joe Rodriguez
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Robert McKinney Jr
Robert McKin
Awardney
Maplewood Lane
Terry Miller
J. H. Miller
Mankin Ave
Patrick Stoner
O'Dell Stoner
Fulton Ave
Steve Nickell
F. B. Nickell
Orchard Ave
Albert Allen
NAMH
Geet
Maxwell & Keyser, Inc. Plumbing & Heating
Prince Street
Jack Lilly
Isors Gift Shopunteer Service
Cho
Clarice Thorne
Evelyn Foster
Gloria Cunningham
Angela
Playhouse
North Kanawha St
U.S. Army
Bell-ans
Orangeburg
N. Y
Beckley City
Palestine
Wooddell
Jewelry
Pontiac
Raleigh Motor Sales, Inc
Rts
Raleigh Heights
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