Be argued site survey for Beckley outdoor drama
The West Virginia Historical Drama Association discussed site options for an outdoor theatre in Beckley near the Beckley Interchange. They rejected a pricey Beaver Coal tract at $800 per acre, ordered further surveys, and named a site committee to evaluate other locations while Concord College offered epic drama survey support.
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Board of Directo's
VMI
Sullaie
Beaver Coal Corp
Kermit Bunter
University of North
Carolina
Harper Road
Drama Department
Beckley
West Virginia Turnpike
Sev
Land Company
Philadelphia
Drama Association
Association Board
Kermit A. Locke
Association
Harry Anderson
W. A. Thornhill Jr
Eugene L. Scott
Tne Association
Department of Business Education and Administration
Concord College
Cloyd P.armbrister
Concord
Epic Arnea
Starr Services Set Saturday For Waymon Starr
The Rev. A H Wilson will officiate Saturday at the last rites for Waymon Vernon Starr 42 of Arizona formerly of Raleigh County Funeral services are at 2 p m from First Christian Church Burial will follow in Wildwood Cemetery The body goes from Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home to the church one hour before services Starr died Friday in Arizona where he had been living due to ill health. PAIR RECEIVES DIVORCE A final divorce decree was issued by the Raleigh County Circuit Court assigning property and household goods to the defendant Margaret Watkins vs Fred B Watkins
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A. H. Wilson
Waymon Vernon Starr
Arizona
Raleigh County
First Christian Church
Wildwood Cemetery
Fe Rose and Quesenberry
Starr
Margaret
Watkins
Fred B. Watkins
Mann County to be Desegregated by September Says Attorney
Raleigh County Board of Education heard an off the cuff report on desegregation from Mann who represents the board. He stated any student in his area who applies for a school next semester will be admitted if space allows even before a federal order signs. The complete desegregation plan aims to be in operation by September. Miss Mary Scott of the Raleigh County Classroom Teachers Association asked for across the board raises, but Superintendent Bryson noted no year to year revenue source to fund the increase despite a budget surplus.
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Beckley
Fletenery
Mann
Raleigh County ‘Board of Education
Ben Moore
Raleigh
County Classroom Teachers Association
Mary Scot
Scott
Raleigh County
Miss Scott
D. W.I Bryson
Aliss Scott
Bryson
Bibb
Roanoke
Minter
Bluefield
Beckley Man Sentenced to Six Months and Fines Totaling 36 Dollars
Albert Hill received a six month jail term plus fines totaling 36 dollars after four charges including two assaults and battery destruction of property and breach of the peace. He appeared before Magistrate J. E. Mays following arrest on county warrants.
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Albert ‘Hill
Beckley
Hill
J. E. Mays
Evans Rites Incomplete And Board Plans Special Meeting
Funeral arrangements are incomplete for William Evans who died Tuesday at a local hospital. The board voted to call a special meeting at 7 30 p m on January 10 to discuss a possible school levy. The body has been moved to Wright Funeral Home pending completion of arrangements.
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William Evans
Church Sti. Beckley
Wright Funeral Home
Transfer and Resignation Scheduled at Beckley VA Hospital
Beckley VA Hospital plans two personnel shifts. Dr Saul Fortunoff, chief of medical services, awaits a Philadelphia based 13 week course to become chief of professional services at another VA hospital. Dr Thomas V Shiels resigns Jan 3 1956 to join Beckley Memorial Hospital.
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Beckley Veterans Administration
Paul’ R. I Copéland
Saul Fortunell
Fortunoli
Philadelphia
Fortunoff
Beckley, VA
Vatserans
Army
Copéland
Dé Fortunoff
Thomas V. Shiels
Shiels
Women's Unit to Prepare Gifts for the Aged
Women’s Improvement League plans a 1 am Thursday meeting at Mrs. A.R.B. Clark’s home to prepare cheer boxes for the aged and to exchange Christmas gifts. The event includes notes on upcoming West Virginia Quartet Convention plans and church drive results for shut-ins.
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Women's Improvement League
A. RB. Clark
West Virginia Quartet Convention
Ard
Victoria Calhoun
Lee
Beckley Officials Weigh Tax Hikes Amid Budget Strain
Beckley City Council discussed worsening finances with Mayor Minter signaling no relief before the July budget session. Bluefield’s larger tax base and staffing prompted calls for higher revenues, while Councilman Bibb urged careful tax increases and target checks on gross sales tax and stamp rebates.
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Beckley
A. K. Minter
Council
Bluefield
Don’t Miss This Polio Benefit in Beckley
Weatherford Quartet from Fort Wayne Indiana will appear at the Memorial Building Friday at 8 p.m. Profits go to the polio March of Dimes. Tickets are at Galperins Keatleys Melody Shop and Malls Pure Oil.
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Weatherford
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Beckley
Memorial Building
Galperins
Keatley's
Melody Shop
Pure Oil
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ABC Network
Lefty Frizell
SUN
Koze Korner
van Heflin
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Weet HS
Meni Eet
Pontn Morgan
Austar
Psig
Starr Services
Mabscott
State Road Commission
SRC
Beckleyan
Evans
James Cosby
West Virginia Harmonizers Sr
West Virginia, Harmonizers Jr
Glorious ‘Voices of “Zion
Royal’ Trumpets
Melody Spiritual Singers
Starlight Gospel Singers
The
Three Wonders
First Baptist Church
Derrydale
Price Hill
Glorious ‘Church ‘of God Jin Christ
Mt. Hone
Glorious Church of God In Christ
Scarbro
First “Baptist Church
Hill ‘Top
Pleasant Baptist Church
Minden
Last Baptist Church
Summeree
West, Virginia
First Baptist Church of
Price’ Hill
New Hope
James Hughes
Fort Dix
N. J
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South Fayette Street
Gladstone Cunningham
Dallas Wallace
Cleveland
Ohio
Miller
Clarence Bibb
Emery Smith
Valley Drive
Archie Enenbogen
Dennis M. Leary
Chesapeake and ‘ Potomac Telephone Co
Acme
Amoco
Bob's Valley Drive
Cecil Swim
Sidney Perry
E. MM. Crouch
C and P Telephone
Peeper
Buick
Sest
First Avenue
Hen Reuter
Thea Bays
Buick, Inc
Mountain Motors, Inc
West Virginia
George Younce al the
Holiday Entertainment
Martin-Lewis
Ney
Hutcheres of Martyr
Rormente
Saeke
Glenn Ford
Dorothy Msu
Arthur Kennedy
Jorn Hoduak
Katy Sup
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