Shotgun Toting Pair Blocks Road Activist Standoff
Floyd Rider 83 and relatives block a secondary Greenbrier County road used by Appalachian Mining Co. trucks hauling iron ore to Alvon. The plant, facing ore exhaustion in days, may lay off 40 workers. The Greenbrier Circuit Court refused an injunction, citing need for the state to sue if the road is public. The Road Commission and attorney general study the case.
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UPS
West Virginia
Floyd Rider
Appalachian Mining Co
Alvon
Rider
Greenbrier
State Road Commission
Greenbrier County
Road Commission
State
Twins Born To Mt Hope Couple
Mt Hope couple Mr and Mrs Phillip Washington announce the birth of twins at Beckley Memorial Hospital. Reba Ivy weighed 3 pounds 8 ounces at 11 55 p m December 9 and Robin Ivan weighed 3 pounds 6 ounces at 12 38 a m December 10. The family also has six other children. Washington works for the General Services Administration at the Mount Hope Bureau of Mines Building.
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Mount Hope
RNS
Phillip Washington
North Virginia Avenue
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Reba Ivy
Robin Ivan
Washington
General Services Administration
Navahoes Remain United Native American Powerhouse
The Navahoes become the nation’s largest Indian tribe with numbers rising from 12,000 in 1868 to over 90,000 by 1960, countering the vanishing Indian myth and highlighting growth and resilience.
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United States
Despondent WVU student shoots self in rooming house
Mary L. Brammer, 36, a West Virginia University graduate student from Bluefield, killed herself with a .22 pistol in a Morgantown rooming house after learning her grades barred field training for a master’s in social work. She was separated from her husband.
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Morgantown
UPI
Mary L. Brammer
West Virginia University
Bluefield
William Bowers
Bluefield State College
Brammer
Mountaineer Justice Takes Humorous Courtroom Turn
Fayetteville attorney W Robert Abbot debuts in a new field with Write Me a Verbal Contract a collection of 40 humorous Appalachian West Virginia legal incidents set in the mountainous region The incidents feature anonymous characters from coal country and range from a Not Guilty plea by an 18 to 20 year old thief to witty exchanges with judges The book published by The Michie Co Charlottesville Va and illustrated by David M Giltinan Jr is praised for its fresh light tone and local flavor.
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Lillian Redd
Fayetteville
RNS
Justice
The
Michie Co
Charlottesville
W. Robert Abbot
Appalachian Mountains
Glen Jean
Lochgelly
Kilsyth
Derry Hale
West Virginia
Abbot
David M. Giltinan Jr
Charleston
Pineville Sorority Plans Charity and Dance Event
Gamma Xi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met in Pineville to discuss a Sweetheart Dance with Mullens Alpha Gamma Chapter, plan a Christmas food basket for a needy family, and set January bake sale. Transfer of Mrs. David Wilson approved. Next meeting set for December 27 at 8 p.m.
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Pineville
ANS
Gamma Xi
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Eugene Graham
Bailey Murphy
Wesley Brown
International Headquarters
David Wilson
Oceana
Beckley
Beta Sigma Phi
Mullens Alpha Gamma
Graham
Brown
Jack D. Martin
Richard L. Huffman
Sam Lambert
James ‘Lyons
W. W. Bolt
Civil Defense
Jim Franklin
John H. Martin
Wilson
Robert Adlams
Budget Is Presented At Congregational Dinner
Approximately 60 people attended the annual congregational dinner of the Baptist Temple in Mount Hope. The covered-dish meal was served buffet style with Baptist Women's Mission Society in charge. A fellowship program followed with carols and a Christmas story read by Rev. Harry R. Dias Jr. The budget for 1962 was presented by W. C. Carter as pledges were made.
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Mount Hope
BNS
Baptist Temple
Baptist Women’s Mission Society
Harry R. Dias Jr
Shepherds
W. C. Carter
The
Board of Deacons
James Twohig
John J. Henkins
W. C. Hoke
Lawrence Angle
Weirwood Church Christmas Program Scheduled
Weirton church to present Christmas program Sunday at 7 30 pm with aid from Ap palachia Bible Institute Brat ey Readings include Gods Gift Why Jesus Came and Good News Christmas songs by primary group and a play titled A Gift for the Christ Child by the Young People Characters include Mr Richwan Mrs Richwan Eva Richwan and Early Christians Also piano music by Martha Jean Money The public is invited to attend.
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PAX
Weirwood Community Church
Appanchisa Bible Institute
Bratey
Pam Hamilton
Jesus
Pam Berlow
Jerry Settle
Julia Thomas
Gay McGuire
Leon Moss
Randy Foster
David Barlow
Debbie Davis
Christ Child
Mr. Richwan
Stephen Davis
Summersville Worker Killed by Falling Limb
Hart Sel L. Hart 44 Summersville was killed instantly when struck by a falling limb while cutting timber in the White Water Creek area. An employee of Clifton Sparks Lumber Co. he suffered a skull fracture. The limb likely broke free during an October snowstorm.
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Summersville
RNS
Hersel L. Hart
White Water Creek
Hart
Clifton Sparks Lumber Co
Women Of The Moose Plan Hospital Party
Women of the Moose Chapter 190 met at Moose Hall for a monthly session led by senior regent Mrs Georgia Frank. They discussed a Christmas banquet for G C Murphy Co employees and plans to visit Beckley Veterans Hospital with refreshments and entertainment for patients. The next meeting will be a Christmas dinner on December 20 at 6 30 p.m. at Moose Hall with baskets prepared for needy families.
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Moose Hall
Medical Society Elects Officers at Pineville Dinner
Wyoming County Medical Society elected Dr. George Fordham as president and Dr. Samuel Santa Rita as secretary treasurer, both Mullens, with Dr. Frank Isoldos named vice president. Terms begin Jan 1 for one year. Auxiliary to donate 10 to Lowell Bishop in Charleston General Hospital training. Attendees included Mrs. B W Steele and others.
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Wyoming County Medical Society
Pineville
George Fordham
Samuel Santa Rita
Mullens
Frank Isoldos
Wyoming General Hospital
County Medical Auxiliary
Society
E. M. Wilkerson
R. C. Hatfield
Lowell Bishop
Charleston General Hospital
B. W. Steele
Ward Wylie
Mario Cardenas
Jorge de la Piedra
Area Churches To Fill Yale Baskets
Eight members from four Oceana area churches met at 1 30 p m Monday at Oceana First Methodist Church to plan Christmas baskets for needy families. Perry Scott named general chairman with Nora Hopkins Harlan Eilenburg and Basil Brown on the purchasing committee. Perry Scott and Keith Raymond to collect groceries to be delivered to the Oceana Methodist Church for basket filling. Each church to supply names of its own needy families. Baskets to be filled Thursday morning and delivered Saturday afternoon December 23.
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Oceana
RNS
Oceana First Methodist Church
Perry Scott
Nora Hopkins
Harlan Eilenburg
Basil Brown
Keith Raymond
Oceana Methodist Church
William Lusk
First Church For God
Delilah Methodist Church
Art Carter
Oceana First Baptist
Nina Walker
Crafton Stover wed in Artie ceremony
Catherine Jane Stover and Airman 1C Stuart Bradley Crafton wed on December 11 at 9 p.m. in Artie. The bride, a Clear Fork High School 1959 graduate, will live in Carleton, South Carolina, where Crafton is stationed.
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Pax
Eldie Stover
Detroit
Mich
Clear Creek
Catherine Jane
Stuart Bradley Crafton
Crafton
Stanley Ave
Beckley
Nelson Treadway
Artie
Clear Fork High School
Kerskege Co
Clevelland
Ohio
Grand Ravids Jand Hastings
Caarieston
S. C
Building Strike Idles 150 Men
PRINCETON UP I reports a Construction and General Laborers Union strike halted work on a North American Aviation plant and three Concord College buildings in Athens. About 150 men were idle as Local 453 picketed the Roanoke contractor over wage rates to match other local major contractors. Ground was broken last month for the plant, which will employ about 300 for aircraft and missile components. The Concord projects are part of a $4 million program including two dormitories and a student union building.
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Princeton
UPI
North American Aviation Company
Concord College
NAA
Athens
Concord
Home for Holidays in Mount Hope
Earl Richard Batten of Las Vegas New Mexico was due home Thursday to celebrate Christmas with his parents Earnest and wife in Glen Jean. A Highlands University freshman and Mount Hope High School 1961 graduate Batten starred in football and track led Hi Y treasurer of Student Council and served in junior and senior class roles.
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Mount Hope
RNS
Earl Richard Batten
Las Vegas
N. M
Earnest Batten
Glen Jean
Batten
Highlands University
Mount Hope High School
NLRB Orders Leggett's Store to Stop Unfair Labor Practices
The National Labor Relations Board upheld a examiner's recommendation against Leggett's Department Store in Princeton West Virginia. The action by Local 347 of the United Steelworkers union cited discouraging union membership threatening dismissal listening in on calls and other practices. The store was ordered to reinstate seven employees with back pay for eight including back wages for discrimination.
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Washington
UPS
National Labor Relations Board
Leggett's
Princeton
W. Va
United State
Christmas Meeting Planned by Oceana Bible Class
The Oceana First Baptist Church men’s Bible Class will gather at Mr and Mrs French Manning’s home Saturday at 7:30 p m for its annual Christmas meeting. All who wish to attend are invited.
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Oceana
BNS
Oceana First Baptist Church
French Manning
Notice to Creditors in William Harvey Estate Beckley WV
Creditors and beneficiaries of the William Harvey estate must file verified claims with voucher at Roy A. Cunningham Office in Beckley West Virginia by June 11, 1962 at 10 00 a.m. Beneficiaries should attend to protect interests. Dated December 6 1961. Commissioner of Accounts Raleigh County WV-22-Fri 3 RR
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William Harvey
Beckley
West Virginia
Roy A. Cunningham
Raleigh County
Notice of Trustee's Sale in Pine Grove Park Subdivision
Trustees will sell at 10:00 a.m. January 10, 1962 at the Raleigh County Courthouse Beckley WV the Lot E of Pine Grove Park Subdivision No 1 in Shady Springs District Raleigh County showing bounds from Crow Road and US Route 1921 to Lot E F corners. Sale is cash on sale day. The property was conveyed to Lee Roy Meadows and Inez Bell Meadows by Elco Lumber Company on January 8 1959. Dated December 11 1961.
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Lee Roy Meadows
Raleigh County
West Virginia
Raleigh County Court House
Beckley
Shady Springs
Pine Grove Park
Rale’ County
Crow Road
Inez Bell Meadows
Elco Lumber Company
J. W. Hubbard Jr
P. B. Hill
Beckley Water seeks higher rates for Beckley area
Public Service Commission of West Virginia in Charleston issued an order on December 12 1961 allowing Beckley Water Company to file for rate increases. The proposal covers Schedules 1 2 and 3 for water service in Beckley Mabscott and outside areas with specific tiered rates per thousand gallons and minimum charges based on meter size. A hearing is set for January 1 1962 with objections due by January 31 1962. The company must post notices and publish the order prior to the hearing.
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Public Service Commission OF West Virginia
Capitol
Charleston
Beckley Water Company, Corporation
Beckley Water Company A Corporation
Beckley - Mabscott
Beckley-Mabscott
Public Service Commission
Bagere
Commission
Beckley Water Company
A. Ccept
Beckley
M. F. Wright, Jr
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Mobby Bo
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Belle Camp
Dean's
Phillips
Magnesia
In Attorney’s New Book
Pineville Sorority
Robert Lilly
Eva Cope
J. L. Wilkins
Guy Pettit
Luther A. Lewallen
Raymond Tissue
Christian Education
Helen Darnall
John Braidy
Blanche Davis
Weirton Church
Women of the
Moose Plan Hospital
Party
Medical Society Officers
Yale
Crafton-Stover
Old Peoples Bank of
Clyde Newsome
Hilda Sclater
Sanitary Board
NLRB
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