Barboursville State Hospital to share Huntington staff
A West Virginia mental health note reports Barboursville State Hospital will be placed under administration with shared staffing from Huntington State Hospital. The history at Barboursville includes periods of private physicians, part time superintendents, and evolving therapy programs, prompting questions about who will provide care as staffing shortages loom in Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Information Committee
West Virginia Association For Mental Health
National Association
West Virginia
Barboursville
Charleston Police Department
Huntington State Hospital
Huntington
Redyard Coal Company
Oceana
Jesse Redyard
Pineville
W. Va
Twenty Men Sent to Fort Jackson After Beckley Enlistment
The Beckley Army Recruiting Main Station recruited 26 men from December 4 to Tuesday. Twenty were sent to Fort Jackson South Carolina for nine weeks of basic training. Several others were dispatched to Fort Belvoir Fort Ord Fort Chaffee Fort Meade Fort Dix and Fort Andrews during the week with dates and home towns listed for each inductee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Beckley Army
Fort Jackson
S. C
Willard D. Dorsey
Willard Dorsey
Pool
Robert A. Altizer
Robert L. Altizer
Whitewood
Donald L. Bennett
Lelia D. Bennett
Carlos D. Perkins
Thelma P. Blevins
Tams
Donald K. Smith
Homer Smith
Gilrt
Fort Belvoir
Carl E. Grounds
Roy M. Grounds
Decota
Fort Ord
Calif
George W. Crowder
Bertha W. Crowder
Charleston
Fort Chaffee
Ark
James M. Godfrey
Loss Godfrey
Hanover
George M. McCormick
Sissonville
James R. Hughes
Edward G. Hughes
Lookout
Donald G. Eplin
Don Folin
Big Creek
Oscar T. Hall Jr
Oscar T. Hall
Tazewell
Robbie G. Ledford
James Ledford
Laeger
Fort Meade
Parry G. Dolin
Nannie C. Clay
Beards Fork
Max B Kelley
Clovis Kelley
Sophia
Melvin C. Bennett
Cassie A. Bennett
Daniels
Carl E. Bragg
Lewis W. Bragg
Boggs
Roger A. Kessler
Ina T. Kessler
Quinwood
Fort Dix
N. J
Clyde A. Alfrey
Virgil Alfrey
Oceana
Auty D.looney
Cur Vie Looney
Grundy
Richard IC. Kegoullon
Richard S. Regoullon
Baltimore
James L. Jenkins
John K. Jenkins
Hansford
James D. Albert
Virgil A. Albert
Richlands
David F. Cook
Emory E. Cook
Kimball
James A. Hart
Beulah C. Hart
Price Hill
Norman J. Rhodes
Vana H. Rhodes
Asco
Sophia Teen Town Closes After Low Attendance
Sophia and surrounding community learn that the Sophia Teen Town Club will cease operations immediately due to lack of teenage attendance and parental interest. Officers voted to shut down, return rented equipment, refund current dues, and transfer funds to a savings account until a new youth group forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia
RNS
Sophia Teen Town Club
Sophia American Legion Hall
Clinton Shumate
Beaver Marines Held in Robbery Plot in Pa
Three Marines were held without bail in Philadelphia on charges of conspiring to rob a movie house. Cpl. Arrolds O. Chambers of Beaver, Pvt. James Spencer of Tinley Park Illinois, and Pvt. Daniel Ferrier of Philadelphia were accused after two were arrested at the Pearl Theater. The manager said the men appeared to carry pistols in their pockets and fled. Police said they planned to rob the box office and were charged with conspiracy and carrying concealed weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Philadelphia
Cpl
Arrolds O. Chambers
James Spencer
Tinley Park
Ill
Chicago
Pvt
Daniel Ferrier
Pearl Theater
Paul Fsiman
Montcoal-Stickney PTA Christmas Party
The Montcoal-Stickney Elementary School PTA hosts a Christmas party at the school at 7:00 p.m. for pupils, parents, teachers, and friends. Attendees are asked to bring food, toys, or clothing to aid area needy families after the event. Alex Kelemen leads carols with piano by Lavenia Stamper. Refreshments by Williamson, Mooney, Romine, with Homeroom Mothers assisting. Bob Hale provides the Christmas tree decorated by students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Montcoal-Stickney Elementary School
PTA
Alex Kelemen
Lavenia Stamper
Leroy Williamson
D.A. Mooney
Dewey Romine
Bob Hale
Replace Bulbs Keep City Streets Bright
Appalachian Power Co. crews are replacing defective bulbs along Crysc 5 lights strung over the city streets to restore proper illumination. The project aims to eliminate outages and improve nighttime visibility for residents and drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian Power Co
Crysc
Beckley Jaycees Seek 150 Members Amid Activities
Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce members were urged to recruit a new member to reach a 150 goal. The group reported 77 members and noted the Charleston Club placed second nationally for member growth and earned a plaque. A basketball game Beckley College versus Salem College is planned, with Meredith Trent chairing. Members will staff the Salvation Army booth on Neville Street Saturday, per president Don Larrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce
Bill Wilbur
Jaycees
Bill Sutphin
Wilbur
Charleston
Beckley College
Salem College
Meredith Trent
Herman Gwinn 80 Dies. Rites Planned at St Marys Methodist
Herman Gwinn age 80 of 2211 South Kanawha Street died at 8 30 am Saturday December 13 at his home. Funeral services set for 2 pm Tuesday December 16 at St Marys Methodist Church with Rev L L Reckart officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Park. The body remains at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home until one hour before service. Active pallbearers named and honorary pallbearers listed. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwinn Gwinn
Herman
South Kanawha Street
Rose and Quesenberry
St. Mary’s Methodist Church
Flowers for All Occasions Beckley Cut Flower
An old classified style notice lists local florists FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS BECKLEY CUT FLOWER at 801 S Oakwood with phone CL 22 6565 Poinsettias grow at WEBB S FLORISTS AND GREENHOUSES in Crab Orchard West Virginia with phone Cl 3 8305 Funeral Directors referenced as available services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
S. Oakwood
Webb’s
Crab Orchard
W Va
Poinsettias
Webb’'S Florists
W. Va
N. Kanawha
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Ft. Jackson
Sophia Teen Town
Beaver Marine
Montcoal-Stickney Pta
Keyser - Bryant Funeral Home
Douglas T. Bryant
South Oakwood Ave
Beckley News Papers
Beckley Newspapers
Robert L Amick
Midway Geneva
Gray Lumber Co
Dial CL
Edger
Todd's Grocery and Hardware
Foster Hardware Co
Main St
Earl R. Huddle
EARL
Dial
Buckley
Church Street
World Book Encyclopedia
Kidd’s
N. Oakwood Ave
B. E. Silverman
South Fayette Street
Wright
John W. Eye
West Neville St
Morris
Valley Dr. & N Kanawha
Arnett Lilly Harper Road
Ashworth & Sparks, Inc
Prince St Beckley
C. Rogers Plumbing & Heating
Temple St
Harper Road
H. J. Munsey
Nichols Wall Cleaning Service
Venetian Blind
Aaron Venetian Blind Cleaners
Frank
Willey Brothers
Hinton
Hinton Transfer
Lewis Transfer & Storage
Piney Ave
MCC
Lumber CO
Lesson St
Reas
Hemlock Or
White Pine Gray Lumber Co
Crab Orchard, W. Va
Jan Campbell Music Co
Henry Bowling
Kanawha Street
Bowling
Union
Prince Street
Mabscott
W.a
Walter's Insurance Agency
McCorkle Avenue
South Charleston
Bradford
Bradford Termite Service
Oak Hill
Raleigh Insurance Agency
Lilly Building
Main Street
Jim Green
AVON
Coalwood
Welch
New York Area
Broadway
Huntington Station
New York
Care
Little French Beauty Academy
Bluefield
W.V
Fuzi
Singer
Singer Sewing Center
South
Cam Aeee
Mt. Hope
Cine Eee Gee
Speidel
Wooddel’s Jewelry
Ceee
Dunhill
Eric
Neville St
Maytag
Wonder Ae
Western Flyer
Western Auto
Prince St. Dial
Neville Maytag
Neville
Riser, Inc
Prince St. Ph
Millers
Watkins Drug Store
Heber & Neville Sts
Sunbeam Appliances
Silly Hardware CO
Beaver, W. Va
Tulaire
Merle Norman
Main St. P
Ati
Idios L
COM For
Christ
Sunbeam
Seeaen Skillets
NEW River Sui Prince St. Ph. Ec
SHELL
Yardley
Revlon
Helene Rubinstein
Beckley Drug CO
Neville St. Ph
Beckley Beauty Salon
Lamb & Son Plumbing & Heating CO
2Nd Ave
Bank OF ‘Raleigh
F. D I
Vst
Necchi
Beckley Area
Stanley Necchi
Quarrier Street
Londeree Music Co
Teeree
Newland’s Millinery
Ben’s Army Store
Nice
Sophia Finance CO
Alan Susman
Mgr
Florence
Mexico
Glass House
Turnpike
Zenith
Beckley Music & Electric
Prince St
Beckley-Lyric Theatres Dial
Russell Stover Candies
Little Ambassadors
Colony
Oakwood
Grady Whitlock Ford
Raleigh County Bank
FOLC
King Photo Supply
Neville St. Ce
Ieee
Garten Motors, Inc
Rytex
BNC
West Prince Dial
Montgomery Ward
Vogue Dacron
Kanawha Ph
Beckley Glass CO
Hall Furniture
Stanley
SEPRO
Odes Cannecs
Kroehler
Hall Furniture Co
Blenko
Maret Atkinson
Johnstown
Adance
Nash Campbell
Nash Campbell Foors
OUR
Foster Hardware
Raleigh Glass & Mirror
City Avenue
Ean
Ashworth Firestone
Beckley National Bank
F.d.1.c
Gasperin Music CO
St. Jenell W. Va
Wurlitzer
Spinette
Mac
Memorial Toy Fund
Raleigh County
NORGE
Lowe Brothers. Electric CO
Rainbow Grill
Black & Decker
General Department Stores
Helen
Dad
Santa
Henry Conway
Neville St. Dial
Wembley
Anson
Arrow
Lilly’s
Flinch
Canasta
Universal South
Reg
Ok Rubber CO
Fayette St
Grady Whitlock
Ford Beckley
Post-Herald
Raleigh Register
Newspaper Corp
Prince Suppapers, Corp
Beckley Post-Herald
Ing Supply & Glass
Jobbing Corp
West Virginia Territory
Avalier
Jalousie
Beckley Insulation Co
Poss Ci
Beckley Glass
Alex N. Breckinridge
M Lumber Co
Central Ave
Our Annue
American Glass
Philco
Beckley Music & Elec
Harvey
Cabinet CO
Eisenhower Drive
Thermador
Revco
Waste King
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