Beckley driver waives to grand jury in sled death
Alfred Lyons 23 of Beckley waived preliminary hearing before Magistrate Joe Rodriguez and faces Raleigh County Grand Jury action over the Christmas Day death of David Donivin Williams in a car sled collision on Graham Street. Lyons, charged with negligent homicide, drove the car that struck the boy as he sledded solo on an icy 45 degree slope near his home.
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Beckley
Joe Rodriguez
Raleigh County
Grand Jury
David Donivin Williams
Alfred Lyons
Lauren Ave
David
Graham Street
Sophia Williams
Graham Sr
Benny Williams
Cleveland
Ohio
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Lyons
Tance
Williams
Lincoln
West Virginia
Satuday
Huntington
Charles Whitfield
Whitfield
Della Thomas
Summersville
Denver Thomas
Barberton
State Retailers Meet Thursday in Charleston Hotel
The West Virginia Retailers Association will hold its first retailing conference with its annual meeting at the Daniel Boone Hotel in Charleston on Thursday. President E. E. Bibb of Beckley announced with Calvin K. Snyder of the American Retail Federation as luncheon speaker on The Washington Scene. Speakers include Irene Parks Sears Roebuck & Co Clem Bassett WV Department of Employment Security Joseph Ervin Distributive Education Robert Otten Stone and Thomas Earl Barnes Kroger Cincinnati Phil Zeller Downtown Toledo Associates. The meeting will cover training employment, unemployment compensation, recruiting, sales tax reporting, display techniques and more. The conference is open to all West Virginia retailers. The annual meeting will elect directors and report, followed by a officers election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Retailers Association
Daniel Boone Hotel
Charleston
E. E. Bibb
Beckley
Calvin K. Snyder
American Retail Federation
Washington, D. C
Washington
Miss Irene Parks
Sears Roebuck & Co
Clem R. Bassett
West Virginia Department
Joseph W. Ervin
Robert Otten
Stone and Thomas
Earl T. Barnes
Kro
AF Academy Seeks To Interest Youths
A representative of the U S Air Force Academy Colorado Springs will be in Beckley February 16 to meet prospective recruits and their parents. Capt Robert D Carter will discuss career opportunities available through the four year college curriculum offered by the academy as part of a national outreach effort aimed at high school youths and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs
Colo
Beckley
Robert D. Carter
Air Force Academy
Undo Birth Control Surgery A Doctor’s Advice
Dr Hyman says tubal reversal may be possible and lists steps to seek qualified specialists. Readers ask about connections between cysts and cancer and about douche after menses. Advice covers weighing rash decisions, fertility, and safe practices.
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Harold Thomas Hyman
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
The
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Adelbert Road
Cleveland
Ohio
Stop Freebies at the Soda Fountain Says Dear Kathy
Doris asks how to stop giving away free ice cream and drinks at her new job. Kathy advises immediate action, warns against dishonesty, and urges Doris to quit if necessary, but to learn to say no and protect the employer’s money and property.
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Kathy
Doris
Home room Mothers hold holiday party at Rhodell Elementary
The newly organized Home room Mothers of Rhodell Elementary School hosted a pre holiday party with refreshments and treats, a student gift exchange, and playful activities. Mrs A J Wallen, a homeroom mother, hands a gift to Ricky Meadows while Mrs Nellie McMillan and Mrs Faye Rose coordinate gifts for Robin Woods and Jerry Rose.
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Rhodell Elementary School
A. J. Wallen
Ricky Meadows
Nellie McMillan
Robin Woods
Faye Rose
Jerry
Gene Tierney Finds a New Life in Family Weekly
Gene Tierney, at 41, overcomes mental illness and a recent marriage to W. Howard Lee to gain confidence and a new movie career. The Family Weekly feature profiles her health recovery and happiness, in a Raleigh Register supplement. The issue also includes health pieces on medical dog tags and a mystery tale The Case of the Missing Heiress, plus a Family Weekly Cookbook feature Garnishes.
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Gene Tierney
Texas
W. Howard Lee
Gene
Family Weekly
Raleigh Register
Understanding Social Security for Farmers and Workers
Answers cover verifying self employed earnings posting, methods to qualify farm self employment income, continuing payroll tax after eligibility, disability benefit reduction, wife benefits timing for a nonworking spouse, and relocation notifications to Social Security and the post office.
Homecoming for Beckley patient David Evans
David Evans nineteen, grandson of Mrs Mary Elizabeth Evans of 1227 Church Street, was discharged from Beckley Memorial Hospital Friday after surgery on December 7. Mrs Evans reports he is improving at home.
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David Evans
Mary Elizabeth Evans
Church St
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Order of Arrow Plans Installation Rite Friday
Two Beckley Boy Scouts will be installed Friday as officers of the Hystone Lodge of the Order of the Arrow Appalachian Council. A banquet for installation of officers is set for 7:30 p.m. at El Chico. Officers are Johnny Cline of Princeton chief Jin Snyder of Beckley vice-chief Herby Wheeler of Beckley secretary Kenny Coleman of Princeton treasurer.
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Beckley
Hystone Lodge
The
Order of the Arrow, Appalachian Council
el Chico
Johnny Cline
Princeton
Jin. Snyder
Herby Wheeler
Kenny Coleman
Piney View Pupils Present Holiday Program
Primary children at Piney View Elementary showcased a Christmas program under Mrs. Clarice Martin with teachers Geneva Roberts Louise Jiden and Edith Roberts. Second graders Cheryl Gurack Doris Adkins Linda Lawhorn Cathy McMillian led Silent Night and a prayer, then Cynthia Radford and Mike Thomas starred in titles like Little Miss Christmas and Christmas Capacity. A Spelling Bee and The Sulky Brownies followed with Santa Claus roles by Michael Brogan. Derby Atkinson accompanied on piano.
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Piney View Elementary
Clarice Martin
Geneva Roberts
Louise Jiiden
Edith Roberts
Cheryl Gurack
Doris Adkins
Linda Lawhorn
Cathy McMillian
Lawrence Walker
Cynthia Radford
Mike Thomas
Michael Brogan
Santa Claus
Randy
Rodney Gwinn
Derby Atkinson
Wyoming officials tour Phillips Coal Co water clean up
On a Wyoming County tour legislators and officials found clear water at Phillips Coal Co near Baileysville while seeking pollution safeguards for nearby streams. Participants included Del. Paul J. England and Sen. G. C. Porter, who praised the firm for complying with rules and preventing sludge from the washery entering streams after a pipe break was quickly fixed.
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Wyoming County
Phillips Coal Co
Baileysville
Wyoming
Paul J
Phillip
Claude
Leonard
Seth
Pineville
Beckley
England
Nigerian Student Holiday Visitor Here
A Nigerian pre med student visiting Beckley enjoys the town during a vacation from Concord College. He stays with Burnice Booker and Booker Jr. and says midnight mass at St Francis de Sales Church made many friends. He plans to transfer to West Virginia University School of Medicine after graduation and return to Nigeria to practice.
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Burnice Booker
Boniface P. Mgsafuke
Concord College
Burnice Booker Jr
Beck- Vv
St. Francis de Sales Church
Mgsafilike
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Concord
Nigeria
Youth, 10, Injured In Sled-Car Accident
Gary Jackson ten year old son of Mrs Gloria Christian of Grant Street treated and released from Peckley Hospital on Christmas Day after a sledding accident. He said his cap slipped over his eyes obscuring vision causing a crash into a parked car. He sustained a head wound requiring stitches and bruises to his eyes and arms.
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Gary Jackson
Gloria Christian
Grant Street
Peckley Hospital
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Betty
Canton
Jackson
Marshall
James Skeen
Kenna
Jackson County
Walter Pettit
Glen Dale
Moundsville
AF Academy
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Dr. Hyman
Dept. B
Radio City
New York
N. Y
By Kathy Peterson
Florida
Post Office
Social Security Administration
Order of Arrow
Piney View
Silver Savings
Rogers
Rogers Silverplate
Member
Federal Reserve System
F.D.I.C
Raleigh County Bank
RCB
West
Virginia
T. T.t
Radai
Percale
Neville St., Beckley
Plisse
W. W
Jackie” Withrow
G. C. Porter
Alton Phillips
New Richmond
Bell-Ans
Bellans
Orangeburg
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