Board Endorses Raleigh County Engineering Education Program
The Sounder of Education approved Raleigh County joining the Pocahontas Industrial Council for Education to boost math and science interest and career paths in engineering. The program, led by PICE, offers school aid with science fairs curriculum guidance and vocational school support with no cost to the Board. Dr E B Wray Jr questioned secures and noted WV Tech’s strong output despite local hires lagging, urging stronger guidance and early math engagement alongside IBM test scoring access for school tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Soundor of Education
Pocahontas Industrial Council For Education
Pocahontas Operators Association
Winding Gulf Operators Association
Pocahontas Association
Raleigh
Wyoming
McDowell
Mercer
Virginia
E. B. Wray Jr
Securers
West
West Virginia
Wray
Sherman C. Trail
Virgil A. Sarrett
IBM
Supply Department's Work Told To Board
A report on the Supply Department's operation was given to the Raleigh County Board of Education by Clinton Phillips. He noted distributions for 74 hot lunch programs, records on free textbooks, janitorial supplies, and the film library. The board questioned the need for a second truck.
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Raleigh County Board of Education
Clinton Philips
Phillips
Board
O. A. Phillips
Clinton Phillips
Earl Riner
Riner
Raleigh
Coca - Cola Bottling Co
Sherman C. Trail
Trail
Mason Anderson
National Association of School Administrators
Atlantic City
Walker Objects To Hiring Clerk
A Board of Education meeting in the County Court room Tuesday saw one dissenting vote from Strake Walker against personnel changes proposed by the Superintendent. The dispute centered on hiring a new staff member at 250 salary for the Board office when a current staffer earning 215 could perform the work, supported by Budget Director G G Greene who cited 25 years experience for Miss Gertrude Weaver. The board also accepted Miss Julia Gott’s resignation and noted retirements of Albany Milam and Emmaline Glashen. New appointments include Mae E Reid as East Park principal, Alice Pannell transferred to East Park, Lara Watson on a probationary contract at East Metalton, and Jonben principal Anna Brown with Eddiana Lester on a probationary teaching contract. A five member East Park delegation led by J T Thompson urged approval of Mrs Reid, backing a prior petition. Violet Lindsay was appointed Mabscott assistant janitor to replace Donald Setiff.
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Board of Education
Strake Walker
County Court Room
Walker
G. G. Greene
Gertrude Weaver
Greene
Weaver
Julia Gott
Albany Milam
Mount View
Emmaline Glashen
East Park
Mae E. Reid
Alice Pannell
East Metalton
Lara Watson
J. T. Thompson
Reid
Anna Brown
Jonben
Eddiana Lester
Violet Lindsay
Mabscott
Donald Setiff
Youth Civil Defense Group Prepares for Home Front Duty
The Youth Civil Defense Group of American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 70 trains Monday evenings at the post on South Fay Street under Cecil Poin Dexter. They practice firefighting, rescue, and medical support, aiming to aid Basen for everyone in an attack while advancing from first aid to an advanced course.
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American Legion Post 70
Charlene Anderson
Dennis Franklin
Mary
Snowy weather fails to deter Beckley Livestock sale
Despite a swirling snowstorm, buyers and sellers attended the Beckley Livestock auction. Stewart reported prices by the head and pound for pigs hogs calves stock cattle steers heifers and cows with ranges from 7 to 27 and a half cents per pound. There will be no auction at the Livestock Market Monday.
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Beckley
Is Stewart
Salvation Army Yule Fund Reaches 4369 98 in Beckley
The Salvation Army Christmas Cheer Fund stands at 4369 98 toward a 5500 goal. Funds include 3072 98 from Neville Street booth and 1297 from a letter appeal. Beckley Jaycees and Lions club ran the booth with Lions adding 20 plus bake sale proceeds. Rotary volunteers take over today.
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Salvation Army
Neville St
Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce
Beckley Lions Club
Beckley Moose Lodge
Marv McVicker
Jaycees Manning
John Ashworth
Floyd Sayre
Bill Hurst
Lyle Loflin
Meredith Trent
Kennon Chambers
Pete Crouch
Tom McHugh
Bill Wilbur
J. Dawson
Beckley Rotary Club
BNC Carrier Boys Attend Christmas Party
Beckley newspaper notes a Christmas party for BNC carrier boys held at First Methodist Church. Robert Amick gave a welcome, games and carols followed, with hot dogs and a treat for the youths. Rev J B Dryfield spoke on the Christmas meaning. A group photo lists several carrier boys and a pianist by name.
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Beckley Newspaper Corp
Carrier Boys
First Methodist
Robert Amick
BNC
J. B. Dryfield
First Methodist Church
Charles Prince
Thomas F. Prince
Sprague Ave
Jimmy Hal
Concrete Bleachers Planned for WWHS Field
Beckley city council approved about 24000 for Woodrow Wilson High School field improvements including 425-seat concrete bleachers by Wipperman Construction. A three-council committee will meet with the Raleigh County Board of Education to finalize an understanding before proceeding.
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Woodrow Wilson High School
Beckley
John Smith
Raleigh County Board of Education
Warren Williams
Truman Sayre
Sid Larrick
Noel Christian
Frank Rodriguez
M. F. Barksdale
Mrs. Reed Barr Dies at 70 Rites Thursday
Final rites for Mrs. Reed Barr 70 of Sophia will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church Sophia with Rev. W. F. Tolliver and Rev. Dewey Wilson officiating. She died at home Tuesday at 4 30 a.m. Survived by husband Reed. two sons Darrell Sophia and Archie Detroit. five daughters Mary Crutchfield Slab Fork Delta Poe Sophia Thelma Stremp shi Allen Park Mich Ruth Hyden St Albans and Elma Lilly Sophia. two brothers William Eller Chilhowie Va Jacob Eller Warrensville N C. one sister Mrs Mary Parr Midway. 19 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Pallbearers Jack Frost Millard Poe Blane Poe Okey Crutchfield John Crutchfield Don Chamberlain. Body to be taken from Williams and Craven Funeral Home to home at 4 p m today. Burial in Hot Coal Cemetery Sophia.
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Reed Barr
Sophia
First Baptist Church
W. F. Tolliver
Dewey Wilson
Darrell
Archie
Detroit
Mich
Mary Crutchfield
Slab Fork
Delta Poe
Thelma Strempshi
Alen Park
Ruth Hyden
St. Albans
Elma Lilly
William Eller
Chilhowie
Jacob Eller
Warrensville
N. C
Mary Parr
Midway
Jack Frost
Millard Poe
Blane Poe
Okey Crutchfield
John Crutchfield
Don Chamberlain
Williams and Craven
Hot Coal
Don Chamberlin
The
Sophia First Baptist Church
William & Craven Funeral Home
Meadows Rites Nof Sef He Died In Local Hospital
The deceased passed away in a local hospital Tuesday after an extended illness. The body is at the Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Home.
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Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Home
Shady Lady Adopts A Family Of Puppies
Shady Lady the dog has adopted a family of 16 puppies including Boston terrier, English bulldog, chihuahua, and Pekingese. Mrs Paris Mitchem of Calloway Heights raises prize puppies and has earned two first place ribbons in Best of Breed. Four area residents will receive the Boston terrier puppies as Christmas gifts.
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Miami, Fla
Paris Mitchem
Calloway Heights
PTA Recognizes Teacher Of Year
The PTA honors a Teacher Of The Year for outstanding classroom leadership and community service. The honoree, selected by school administrators and PTA volunteers, received a plaque and public commendation at a district ceremony.
James L Hornbeck named Teacher of the Year at Sophia High
James L. Hornbeck was honored by the Gulf Woman's Club as Teacher of the Year. He was introduced to the group by Madison Lowry, PTA president, then delivered a brief talk thanking nominators and supporters.
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James L. Hornbeck
Sophia High School
Gulf Woman’s Club
Madison Lowry
PTA
Hornbeck
Lowry
T. H. Coffey
Raleigh Martin
Norval Cook
Third Lane Bid Refused By SRC Beckley City Council plan rejected
The State Road Commission denied Beckley City Council's proposal for a third lane at the W V Route 3 and Virginia Street intersection to aid left turns. SRC cited the street as too narrow. Police Chief Tyree clarified right of way at Main and Heber streets and noted no stop sign would be added due to pedestrian and traffic flow concerns.
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State Road Commission
Beckley City
W. Va. Rt. 3
Virginia Street
SRC
Truman la Sayre
Princetreet
Sid Larrick
Beckley
Main- Heber Street
M. E. Tyree
Larrick
Tyree
Christmas Program Scheduled at St James AME Church
Mrs. Julia Ragland, Sunday School intendent, says a Christmas program will be presented at 7 30 p m today at St James AME Church. Rev G W Favors of East Park Church invites all to attend.
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St. James Ame
Julia Ragland
East Park Church
G. W. Favors
Funeral notices for Mrs Reed Barr and Willie Hobart Rogers
Mrs Reed Barr age 70 of Sophia died at 4 30 am Tuesday December 22 at home. Funeral services Thursday December 24 at 2 pm at Sophia First Baptist Church with Rev Tolliver and Rev Wilson. burial Hot Coal Cemetery. Active pallbearers listed. Arrangements by Williams Craven Funeral Home. Willie Hobart Rogers age 63 of Harper Road Beckley died Monday December 21 at 12 05 am in a local hospital. Funeral Wednesday December 23 at 2 pm at Melton Mortuary Chapel. burial Davis Addition Mt Tabor Cemetery. Active pallbearers listed. Body remains at Melton Mortuary until funeral hour.
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Rogers Rogers
Willie Hobart
Harper Road
Beckley
Melton Mortoa
Alvin J. Cook
Davis
Mt. Tabor
Melton Mortuary
Russell Rogers
Rufus McMillion
Robert Mandeville
James Mandeville
John Mandeville
Bobby Hancock
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Mary Powell
Joan Powell
Joyce Bowles
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Marva Henderson
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William Hannah
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George Berry
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South Kanawha Street
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Scott
State Road Commission Board
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J. L. Hornbeck
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Johnstown RD
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Robert L. Amick
Beckley Newspapers
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Maple Fork
Lowell Foley
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Main St
Southern Institute of Graphic Arts
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No. Kanawha
James TV
Valley Dr
W. C. Rogers Plumbing & Heating
Temple St
Wrights
John W. Eye
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