Junior Ushers Elect Officers At Ebenezer Church
Ebenezer Baptist Church junior ushers elected officers for the year in a special meeting on Sunday. They reported progress on a joint project with the senior ushers to erect an outside bulletin board. Officers shown include secretary Vera Hairston and president Nor gina Wright with vice president James Topsale.
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Ebenezer Baptist Church
James Topsale
Vera Hairston
Norgina Wright
Carol Jones
Florence Ferrell
Marion Lois Brown
Eva Martin
Conservation Law Violators Fined
Two conservation law convictions were reported by Capt Raymond Eye. Estil L Keene aged 50 of Alderson was arrested in Greenbrier County for hunting without a license and fined. Jack Linkous aged 26 of Bluefield was arrested in Mercer County for littering a highway and fined $20.
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Raymond Eye
District 4
Estil L. Keene
Alderson
Greenbrier
Jack Linkous
Bluefield
Mercer County
Jackson in fair condition at Beckley Hospital
Elijah Jackson of Grant Street is listed in fair condition at Beckley Hospital after treatment. The report notes he remains under medical care with no further details disclosed.
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Elijah Jackson
Grant Street
Beckley Hospital
Doctor Answers Epilepsy Pregnancy Fears in Letter
A reader shares how epilepsy treatment enabled a safe pregnancy and healthy children, countering fears about epilepsy and fertility. The doctor clarifies hysterectomy versus radiotherapy, explains artificial menopause risks, and invites readers to request Dr. Hyman’s leaflet while noting he cannot respond to every letter.
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Hyman
Angriest juror speaks in Curtain Callers Twelve Angry Men
Juror No 3 in the Curtain Callers production of Twelve Angry Men outlines his egotistical and sadistic portrayal. The speaker, a Beckley policeman of 14 years, notes his marriage to Louise Hancock and daughter Mary Jo, reflecting on type casting after previously playing a loud brassy senator in The Curious Savage.
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Bob Brown
Louise Hancock
Mary Jo
Beckley
Savage
Coal Marsh Church Plans Business Meet
GLEN DANIEL BNS The Coal Marsh Baptist Church will hold its monthly meeting at the church Saturday at 7 p.m. All members urged to attend. The meetings are held the first Saturday of each month. E. D. Armstrong Past President Director.
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Glen Daniel
BNS
Coal Marsh Baptist Church
Hawaii Grass Skirt Reimagined Made in New Jersey
A well known Hawaiian grass skirt once imported from Samoa in the 19th century is now produced in New Jersey. The shift highlights evolving supply chains and cultural fashion echoes across regions as artisans adapt traditional attire for modern markets.
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Hawaii
Samoa
New Jersey
Byrd-Prillerman PTA Boosters Plan Meeting
Rhodell reports the Byrd-Prillerman Par ent-Teacher Association and Band Boosters Club will meet Sunday at 2 30 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Band Boosters meet first then join PTA to discuss disposing funds on hand from the school fire. Nathaniel Radford and Mrs Bailey urge all members to attend.
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Byrd-Prillerman Pta Boosters Plan Meeting
Rhodell
RNS
Byrd-Prillerman Parent-Teacher Association
First Baptist Church
Otho Bailey
PTA
Nathaniel Radford
Mrs. Bailey
Singing Convention Set At Fairdale
A Singing Convention will be held at the Free Will Baptist Church in Fairdale on Saturday at 7 30 p m All singers and the public are invited Guests include the Coal Marsh Choir from Glen Daniel and the Green Valley Quartet from Coal River.
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Fairdale
RNS
Free Will Baptist Church
Coal Marsh Choir
Glen Daniel
Green Valley Quartet
Coal River
Beckleyan To Help Select Demo Speaker
Beckley magistrate Joe Rodriguez, a Democratic National Committeeman, joins a three member committee arranging the 1962 West Virginia Young Democrats state convention in Wheeling on August 31. About 1,600 delegates are expected for the two day session. The committee plans a meeting later this month with Richard F. Burke of Wheeling and James Sprouse of Charleston.
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Beckley
Joe Rodriguez
West Virginia
Young Democrats
YDC
Walter Burton
Rodriguez
Wheeling
Richard F. Burke
James Sprouse
Charleston
Astrological Brief and Horace Greeley Note
A sociable Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo and Virgo forecast appears with a Horace Greeley birth note. The piece warns of impulse and caution for unpleasant influences, and mentions Greeley born February 3 1811 with a brief bio.
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Horace Greeley
The
New York Tribune
Drama States Officer Election Drama States Officer Election
West Virginia Historical Drama Association will elect new officers at Tuesday’s meeting after a progress report on production and publicity for Honey in the Rock the outdoor drama opening its second season June 26 at Grandview State Park. Kermit Hunter Zane Knauss Norman Fagan will present the report. Directors will vote on by law changes to limit one officer term. notice was mailed with the election announcement.
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West Virginia Historical Drama Association
Grandview State Park
Kermit Hunter
Zane Knauss
Honey
Pittsburgh Playhouse Assn
Norman Fagan
PPA
Mary Scott
Home Sport Show Appears Successful
The Beckley Jaycees report strong early sales for the Home and Sport Show May 10-13 at Raleigh County Armory. MIKE ECKLER predicts a sellout as plans for spectaculars attract inquiries from companies nationwide. announcements will follow per Blaine Wright.
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Beckley Jaycees
Raleigh County
Jaycees
Mike Eckler
Blaine Wright
Marshall Extension Classes Begin Monday at Wilson High
Marshall University Extension Classes will start at Woodrow Wilson High School Monday February 8 at 6 30 p m Dr T Richardson will conduct classes in Group Relations and Sociology 412 or 512 Hubert L Jackson teacher at Woodrow Wilson said the classes have already been organized
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Marshall University Extension
Woodrow Wilson High School
T. Richardson
Hubert L. Jackson
Woodrow Wilson
Insect Free Iron Beds Advertised in 19th Century
A note on early advertisements for iron beds promoting insect free assurance. The 19th century display classified item highlights concerns with wood frame infestations and iron alternatives.
Nuclear sheltered living within five thousand five hundred yards
A claim suggests people could survive near a 100 megaton bomb by using a proper nuclear shelter. The statement links distance, shelter design, and blast effects without detailing specific locations or official validation.
Notice to Creditors of Leo DeLuca estate in Beckley WV
Creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of Leo DeLuca are notified to file verified claims with voucher by July 25, 1962 at 10:00 AM at the office of Roy A. Cunningham Commissioner of Accounts Raleigh County West Virginia. Failure to comply may bar participation in the estate. All beneficiaries should be present to protect their interests. Dated January 17, 1962.
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Leo DeLuca
Beckley
West Virginia
Roy A. Cunningham
Raleigh County
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