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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1963

Page

5

Sanderson named Federal Mutal representative in Shady Spring

Eve Breck reports Sanderson named local representative for Federal Mutual Insurance Co. in Shady Spring. I M Crews announces Kemper group writes fire casualty life and marine policies. Sanderson, veteran miner and Navy man, active in community groups, named area captain for Shady Spring Scholarship Foundation. Mary Payton, 66, treated for breathing difficulties after 3:45 a.m. call. squad returned at 4:50 a.m.

Edwad W. Sanderson Shady Spring Federal Mutual Insurance Co I. M. Crews Federal Mutual Kemper Insurance Group Sanderson Raleigh County Dennis * Leary Jr Beckley Carson Raritan Club Lower West Virginia Raritan National United States Navy Shady Spring High The Elks Edith John Marilyn Pendleton Beaver Washington, D. C Sandra Morgan Maxwell Ifill Road Beckley Fire Department Mary Payton

Feasibility Study Slated for WV Fruit and Berry Lab

Senator Byrd announced a 1964 feasibility study for a regional fruit and berry research laboratory in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The effort, supported by Senator Holland, aims to assess the project’s scope and funding needs for year 1964, with potential U.S. Department of Agriculture backing in Beltsville and Appalachian climate suitability.

Wasilington Robert c. Byrd Day Panhandle West Virginia U. S. Department of Agriculture Senate O’ Byrd Holrid Byrd Setate Appropriations Committee U.S. Department of Agriculture Tastern Appalachian Mountain Department of Agriculture Beltsville

Beckley Nazarene Church Reports 12 Percent Membership Gain

The Beckley Church of the Nazarene at 607 Johnstown Road, led by Rev. Carl W. Gray Jr., shows a 12 percent rise in membership and record income this year. Stewardship indicates 75 percent donate 10 percent of income, 10 percent give 15 percent, and some donate 20 to 25 percent as the church aims to grow in the new year.

Beckley Church of the Nazarene Johnstown Road Carl W. Gray Jr Stewardship Committee Gray Church of the Nazarene Kansas City United States Canada British Isles

Piedmont Aviation Dedicates New Engine Shop in Winston-Salem

Piedmont Aviation Inc dedicated a new engine and propeller overhaul facility in Winston-Salem North Carolina this month. Mayor IM C Benton presided at the ribbon cutting and an open house showcased a $260 000 facility with engines including a Curtis OX-5 from 1918 on display.

Piedmont Aviation, Inc Beckley Raleigh County Memorial Penman Road Winiston-Salem N. C Piedmont IM. C. Benton Willis-Morrow Company

Piedmont expands engine overhaul output at new shop

Piedmont's engine shop, now in a new 33,000 square foot facility, doubles throughput with 156 engines overhauled through November 1963 and 113 in 1962. Officials say the larger quarters will boost gear, equipment, and staff to attract more business. A church event preceding services is noted but unrelated to the plant news.

Piedmont Mechanics Ground the/ing Beckley Memorial Baptist Aleven Fellowship Sonnel R. ‘Tunday S. Northington

News For Vets QC If a veteran has named

A veteran is identified in a community notice with services offered and eligibility details. The item highlights outreach, approval steps, and contact information for assistance.

MacArthur Church Special Meeting Sets Watch Night Service

Watch night services at Bethel Freewill Baptist Church MacArthur begin Tuesday at 8 pm with special singing. Delegations from area churches will join. Youth group will sell refreshments.

Bethel Freawill Bapteist MacArthur

Doctor Answers Reader Health Questions on Nasal Septum and Librax

Dr Wayne Brandstadt explains perforated nasal septum repair methods and risks from Librax. He covers sarcoidosis signs and ACTH therapy, fatty tumors heredity, and dangers of sudden withdrawal from chlordiazepoxide. Readers invited to send questions for future columns.

Wayne G. Brandstadt M.D Raleigh Register Brandstadt

Two Men Cited for Traffic Violations in City

Dennis Wayne Floyd 17 was ordered into Voice Court tonight after speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone. Steve J. Fekete 41 posted bond on two counts of red light violations, according to city police records.

Dennis Wayne Floyd Steve J. Fekete

Special church program at 7:30 pm

Services begin at 7 30 pm with singing by the Ghent Quartet and the Harmoneers plus other church members. A baptismal service and installation of new officers in a candlelight ceremony will highlight the program. Rev Jim Franklin invites the public. nursery will be provided.

Cveoung Ghent Quartet Harmoneers Jim Franklin

Conservation Offices To Close For Holiday

Conservation offices tied to agriculture and conservation will close Wednesday. Agencies include Soil Conservation Service, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Department of Natural Resources Forestry Game Management Enforcement Rural Areas Development Extension Service and Beckley Area Rural Development Council. There will be no auction at the New River Livestock Market Wednesday and none at the Beckley Area Farmers Market Thursday.

The Soil Conservation Service Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Department of Natural Resources,Forestry, Game Management Rural Areas Developement, Extension Service Beckley Area Rural Development Council New River Beckley Area

Radio Club Party Draws 90 Members at Raleigh Meeting

The Raleigh Fayette Citizens Band Radio Club hosted a Saturday night party at its Valley Drive meeting room in North. More than 90 members and their families attended with dancing and games, while the business meeting was postponed. Basil Bill and Fred Berry of Columbus Ohio were guests.

Raleigh-Fayette Citizens Band Radio Club Valley Drive North Business m Harold Blake Basil, Bill Fred Berry Columbus Ohio

Permits issued To Open Two New Mines

The Beckley West Virginia Department of Mines announced permits to open two mines with about twelve potential jobs. Hillview No 3 in Fayette County has six employees under owner Edward Breit of Springdale. Allison No 3 in Traverse?leigh has six employees owned by Van Allison of Beckley.

Beckley West Virginia

Two-Car Crash Leaves Cars Damaged In Merchant Street Collision

A two car crash caused about 200 in damage when Lilly Watson 22 of 3490/1963 vehicle turned from Prince Street into traffic. James Milton Lilly 27 of 340 A 1959 model vehicle was charged with leaving the scene. Both men are recruiters at local recruiting stations.

Bonej Lilly Watson Charles R. Clay Prince St James Milton Lilly

Fire season to end January 1 lifting restrictions

District forester Carl Lucas announced fire season will end January 1 and no burning permits will be needed from January 1 through February 29 after one of the worst fall fire seasons on record. He urged continued safety, praised public help, and noted fires’ costs impact parks, recreation, and state economy.

District TV Carl Lucas District TV Forester Lucas Department of Natural Resources

New Year's Eve Meet Planned At Coal City

A New Year's Eve watch service will be held at Coal City Community Church from 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesday. Rev. Armour Sayre, former pastor now living in Mundsville, will be guest speaker. Refreshments served in the church basement by the Ladies Aid Society and Fellowship Circle. The public is invited.

Coal City Armour Sayre Moundsville Ladies Aid Society Fellowship Circle

Missionaries to Speak at Glen View New Year Service

Glen View Independent Baptist church will hold a New Year's Eve service from 9 a.m. to midnight led by Pastor Rev. Ted Cripe. Missionaries Ken Pearson and his wife from Angola Indiana will share a film Krowuga Gates of Splendor and guest singers will perform. The church youth and ladies of the church will also contribute songs.

Glen View ANS Glen View Independent Baptist Church Ted Cripe Ken Pearson Angola Ind

Correction notes Beckley business figures for 1963 quarters

Raleigh Register fixes an error in 1963 Beckley business figures. The corrected second quarter gross is $1 064 948.81, not $64 948.81, with a poor first quarter down $270 307.98 and a third quarter up $541 947.09, totaling a three quarter increase of $1 336 587.92. Alabama’s rainfall averages about 68 inches annually.

Raleigh Register Beckley

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