Salvation Army receives annual allotment from American Legion Post 32
American Legion Post 32 presents a yearly Christmas basket check to the Salvation Army, received by SA Lieutenant Carol Highton from commander R. Frances Parker. W. M. Houchins chairs the basket committee as Beckley Civitan Club and other groups raise funds. The kettle drive yielded $104.65 and a letter appeal brought in $135, bringing the total to $3870.74 from last year’s $3652.30. Life members and Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce plan to staff the booth Saturday.
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Salvation Army
American Legion Post
R. Frances Parker
Carol Hyton
American Legion
W. M. Houchins
The
Beckley Civitans
Beckley Life
Booth
Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce
WWHS 11th Graders Win Bulletin Decorating Contest
Woodrow Wilson High School announced top honors for its 11th grade homerooms in a bulletin decorating contest. 11-F led with a candy cane theme, 11-P titled Merry Christmas Around the World placed second, and 11-H with Christmas with the Flintstones earned third. Homeroom teachers Julian Williams 11-F Ray Martin 11-P and Miss Pauline Alderman 11-H guided the winning groups.
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Woodrow Wilson High School
The
Flintstones
Julian Williams
Ray Martin
Pauline Alderman
Employment Office Closing For Holidays Observed
Beckley Employment Security office will be closed Monday and Tuesday for Christmas holidays and December 31 and January 1 to observe New Year. Ten people filed for work on Thursday including one payroll clerk one day worker two maids one salesman one plumber helper one truck driver one painter helper and two construction laborers.
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Beckley Employment Security
Merchants Oppose Sunday Selling In West Virginia
Beckley merchants resist Sunday selling while Raleigh County lawmakers urge caution. Eric Rosenbaum calls Sunday a rest day, favors minimum wage fairness. G C Murphy manager J W Kern backs clearer blue laws and rest day concept. Senator Porter warns about tourism impact and up to date statutes referencing past Supreme Court rulings. Local delegates foresee legislative bills addressing the issue when the 56th Legislature convenes.
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West Virginia
Raleigh
Beckley
Beckley’s
Eric Rosenbaum
Eric Jewelry
Rosenbaum
J. W. Kern
G. C. Murphy Co
West Virginia Retail Association
Kern
G. C. Porter
D-Ral-Wyo
Barron
America
Navy Grants Yule Leaves for Recruits Early Christmas Leave
Naval recruits after four weeks of training may receive Christmas leave up to 14 days in lieu of standard recruit leave. WAVES included, those reporting by Nov 14 are eligible. Recruits enlisted Dec 18-31 may receive up to 14 days advanced leave expiring by Jan 2, 1963, at the recruiting station, without barring later regular training leave.
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Naval
Winter car maintenance reminder for safe driving
A brief advisory stresses clearing snow and ice from the windshield and ensuring headlights, wipers, and defrosters are in top shape to avoid dangerous conditions on the road.
Brenda Ward Chosen SSHS Miss Spring for 1950
Brenda Ward was crowned Miss Spring at Shady Spring High School chosen by the senior class. Attendants were Margaret Bair, Sharon Kiser, and Linda Martin. Ward is daughter of Mrs. Jean Wood Daniels and active in Keyette Pep Club Tri-Hi-Y Thespians and roles on May Court and Typing Arts.
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Spring
Margaret Bair
Sharon Kaiser
Linda Martin
Beaver
Shady Spring
Brenda Ward
Jean Wood
Daniels
Brenda
Typing Arts Club
Margaret
James H. Barr, Daniels
Future Teachers of America
Pep Club
Tri-Hi-Y
Thespians
Tiger
J. E. Kiser
Sharon
Linda
Robert I. Martin
Typing Club
The
Girl Treated for Burns After Coffee Spilled
Phyllis Lilly a 14 year old Ghent resident is treated at Beckley Memorial Hospital for burns to both legs from spilled hot coffee. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Freddie Lilly.
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Phyllis Lilly
Freddie Lilly
Ghent
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Extension Courses To Be Organized At Beckley Area
Morris Harvey College will hold an organizational meeting at Beckley Junior High School at 6 30 p m January 22 for Beckley area residents interested in spring extension classes Clarence D Tamplin director of extension and associate professor of education says classes primarily help teachers earn credit hours for degrees or certificate renewal A minimum of 20 students will be required for classes Courses offered include Art 291 Art Appreciation Education 214 Human Growth and Development English Literature History 251 American History 1492 1865 History 252 American History 1865 present Social Studies Upper Division Sociology 300 Principles of Sociology Sociology 322 Marriage and Family Relationships Sociology 402 Criminology Oak Hill Elementary School will host an organizational meeting at Oak Hill January 18 for the second semester courses to be announced at the meeting
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Morris Harvey College
Beckley Junior High School
Beckley Area
Clarence D. Tamplin
Tamplin
Oak Hill
Little Miss Christmas Seal Helps Linda over Tuberculosis
Mrs C C Lewis, executive director of the Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association, presents Linda Gail Lewis as Raleigh County's Little Miss Christmas Seals. The seals aided Linda’s cure from tuberculosis last year.
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C. Lewis
The
Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association
11 Year Old Reigns as Miss Christmas Seal 1962
Linda Gail Lewis of Crab Orchard will reign as Raleigh County's 1962 Little Miss Christmas Seal. She was chosen as a living symbol of Christmas Seals battle against tuberculosis after spending last year at Hopemont Sanitarium receiving treatment, and was released December 20.
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Linda Gail Lewis
Crab Orchard
Raleigh County
Linda
Charles Merritt
Chester A. Lewis
Hopemont Sanitarium
Linda picked for tuberculosis award at local school
In 1961 Linda recovered and returned to society, joining Crab Orchard Elementary with Miss Betty Wilkes in sixth grade. Mrs. C. C. Lewis of the West Virginia Tuberculosis and Health Association said Linda’s parents were overjoyed at her selection and pleased to support the fight against tuberculosis. Linda will receive a double bar Red Cross emblem bracelet from the county association in honor of her title.
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New Crab Orchard
Betty Wilkes
C. C. Lewis
West Virginia Tuberculosis and Health Association
Linda
County Association
Beckley City Budget Outlines 1963 64 Revenue Plan
Beckley estimates total income for 1963 64 at 600 525 with major sources including property taxes 168 649 and gross sales taxes 175 000. Fines and costs 43 000 drivers licenses 14 250 parking meters 31 500. Balances 99 060 treasurer 11 466 sheriff plus capitation dog taxes 15 000 permits 2 000 liquor 21 000 general licenses 13 500 and July 1 carryover. City is among 12 class II cities with League of Municipalities and WVU Bureau of Government Research providing estimates.
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Beckley
West Virginia League of Municipalities
League
Bureau For Government Research
West Virginia University
Charleston
Huntington
Wheeling
15 Months In Air West Virginia Commander Joins 10000 Hour Club
Maj Tobias W. Maynard Jr. logged a steady 1000 hours per year over ten years to reach 10000 flight hours. A West Virginia born pilot assigned to the 19th Logistic Support Squadron, he flew a C 124 Globemaster from Kelly AFB to Kirtland AFB while achieving the milestone. He has served in Europe during WWII and in Korea, earning the Bronze Star and Air Medal, and once survived a 65 knot crosswind landing in Greenland.
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Tobias W
Toby” Maynard Jr
San Antonio
Texas
West Virginia
Maj
Maynard
Kelly
Kirtland Afb
N.M
5Th Infantry
England
Iceland
Ireland
France
Randolph Afb
Tex
United Nations
Thule Afb
Greenland
Globemasters
Terry
Stephen
Joan
Bluefield
Holiday Closure At Raleigh Shelter Aims For Adoptions
Raleigh County Animal Shelter will close Sunday Monday and Tuesday per caretaker A C Allen. Dogs and cats in kennels will be up for adoption Wednesday including three beagle hounds found Wednesday if not claimed. A blond collie picked up Thursday in Prosperity is ill and urged to be claimed soon.
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Raleigh County
A. C. Allen
Allen
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Jackie) Withrow
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