Optimism Brightens Beckley Area Prospects for 1960
Beckley leaders from business civic and political spheres express cautious optimism for 1960 despite coal downturns. Plans include tourism expansion small plants outdoor Grand View amphitheater and Beckley Business Development Corporation stock sale to lure industry while mining jobs likely shrink due to automation.
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Beckley Business Development Corporation
The
Register
Beckley
M. F. Barksdale
Cecil L. Miller
New River Park
State Road Commission
Kanawha Street
Opti
C. C. Hutchison
Farmer's Market
Hutchison
Charles Hodel
Beckley Newspapers
Hulett C. Smith
Democratic Party
West Virginia
Fletcher Carter
Yellow Cab Co
Home For The Holidays McNeish Fights Back
Cpl William McNeish a severely injured Marine returns home for Christmas after a wreck in San Juan Puerto Rico left him with multiple fractures and paralysis. He faces therapy at Bethesda and a medical board review before possible return to duty. His wife Pam stays by his side as they plan future studies at Marshall College.
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Robert McNeish II
Old Crow Road
Eve Breck
Cpl
Wiliam McNeish
Pan
Puerto Rico
McNeish
San Juan
Publico
National Naval Medical Center
Bethesda
Shady Spring
Gerald von Streh
Huntington
Pam
Marshall College
Bill
Marine Corps
Bil
Bethesda Hospital
William McNeish
Ward C
Beckley Adult Ceramics Class Praises Instructor Oliver Harper
Beckley residents applaud BJHS industrial arts teacher Oliver Harper after a six week adult ceramics class. Students funded materials and plan a summer session while Harper aims to extend offerings in pottery, leather, metals, and electricity. Harper, a 1952 Woodrow Wilson grad, holds WVU and WVTech degrees and lives with his wife and two children at 100 Rural Acres Drive.
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West Virginia University
West Virginia Institute of Technology
Montgomery
Woodrow Ison
Flying Eagles
Grey Eagle
J. R. van Meter
BJHS
Tech
Margaret Basile
Fran Comerci
Eugene Eager
A. T. Artman
R. E. Hyatt
John V. Mann
Colin McLuckey
J. B
Miss Peck
Artman
Universal CIT Credit Corp Notice
Public notice from Universal CIT Credit Corp listed at 130 South Heber Street, Buckley, West Virginia, regarding financial matter or corporate statement.
Beckley Churches Plan Watch Night Services
Beckley churches announce New Year’s Eve services. A communion service at the Methodist Temple at 7 30 p m led by Rev Jennings Fast and retired ministers Rev W F Foglesong and Rev C Glenn Eastwood. Silent communion and watch at First Methodist from 7 to 12 p m. Presbyterian watch at 11 30 p m preceded by coffee at 10 30 p m on Floor C. Memorial Baptist on F Street hosts watch night 9 to 12 p m with Rev Charles E Walker preaching.
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Beckley
Methodist Temple
Jennings Fast
W. F. Foglesong
C. Glenn Eastwood
First Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Memorial Baptist Church
F Street
Charles E. Walker
Annual Watch Night Service At Shady Springs Church
The Shady Springs Community Church will hold its annual watch night service starting at 7 30 pm Thursday. Guest speakers will be present and special singing is planned. The public is invited by pastors the Rev F C Calhoun and the Rev Gene Hall.
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Shady Spring
ANS
Shady Springs
F. C., Calhoun
Gene Hall
Watch Night Service Set At Daniels Church
Three visiting ministers will speak at the Daniels Community Church watch night service Thursday night. Speakers include the Rev. Okey Cox Sophia the Rev. Cameron Lilly Ravencliff and the Rev. Fred Childress Beckley. The Men's Chorus from Beckley and other singers will perform several musical selections, according to Pastor L. A. Garten.
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Daniels Community Church
Okey Cox
Sophia
Cameron Lilly
Ravencliff
Fred Childress
Beckley
L. A. Garten
Daniels Church
Pallbearers Named for Mrs Kate Peters Funeral
Listed pallbearers include Claude Bailey Joe Menghetti O F Cook R L Trump J W Rogers and Burren Atkinson. Funeral services were to be held at 2 p m today in the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel.
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Kate Lee Peters
Claude Bailey
Joe Menghetti
O. F. Cook
R. L. Trump
J. W. Rogers
Burren Atkinson
Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel
Raleigh Schools Resume Tuesday After New Year Holiday
Raleigh County school children return to classrooms on Tuesday after Christmas vacation due to a 1959 law. The law counts a legal holiday as a taught day if classes run on the day after, so Monday could not be used. To avoid counting New Year’s Day, classes were postponed to Tuesday.
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Raleigh County
Aliens Must Sign In January Reporting Address Rule
The U S Justice Department Immigrations and Naturalization Service requires every alien present in the United States on January 1 to report his address within 30 days and provide additional information as regulations require. If temporarily absent, report within 10 days after return. Penalties include custody and deportation, with possible fines or imprisonment before deportation. Address report cards available at post or immigration offices.
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United States
Immigration and Naturalization Office
Post Office
Immigrationoffice
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Larry Hurd
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Sophia High School
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Brenda Shumate
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