Library Receives 1350 From Medical Society Donation
The Raleigh County Public Library gains 1350 from the Raleigh County Medical Society after a Head Start program funding split. The Society earned 3200 for federal services. each child’s exam cost government 4. The donation supports books, the Charles Lively Memorial Scholarship Fund, and the Parent's League.
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Betty Bare
Raleigh County Public Library Treasury
Raleigh County Medical Society
County Public Library
Charles Lively
Parent’s League
Eva Elliott
Debates Over New Math Weak Points
A reader argues that new math’s discovery approach delays core skills, citing frequent school changes and language-like terminology across publishers. The letter urges standard terms, more drill, and older arithmetic methods to keep students from falling behind before high school.
Twelve Thousand Four Hundred Six Books Loaned in January
The Raleigh County Public Library and the Bookmobile posted a banner month with 12,406 volumes circulated, 7,404 via the bookmobile sub tract, reflecting weather and school recess effects. Staff reported 448 reference requests, 88 new adults, 81 new juveniles, and 38 checkouts.
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Raleigh County Public Library
Bookmobile
Cecil Graham
Eva Pugh
South Kanawha Street
637 Handicapped Children In Raleigh County
Raleigh County has an estimated 637 physically and mentally handicapped school children age 14.4 or over. The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks 1966-67 funding of 261,450 for a new program to provide joint rehabilitation and special education services in schools with federal matching that could total 869,760. If approved, a senior rehabilitation counselor or Counselor II, a social worker, a secretary, and a stenographer would be assigned to Raleigh County beginning July 1 to work exclusively with handicapped students.
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Raleigh County
Charleston
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Now You Know By National Geographic Insight
United Press International reports that nitrogen gas particles on carbon cause color in certain diamonds, according to the National Geographic Society.
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United Press International
National Geographic Society
Twelve Raleigh County Accidents Cause $3200 In Damages
Twelve accidents across Raleigh County in a three hour span caused fire and property damages estimated at $3,200. State Police report weather contributed to the sequence of crashes. A two-truck collision at Skelton is noted among the incidents.
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Raleigh
Skel
Spanish Course At Strattonへ
The article lists a string of traffic accidents in Beckley and surrounding areas involving 1950s to 1960s model cars and trucks. It notes injuries to several people including Gene Redden and his family, various charges, and police action. It also mentions a local Spanish class session led by Marshall and Hilda Saunders.
Four Divorces and an Annulment Granted Here
Four divorces were awarded and an annulment granted. Mrs Halstead received a divorce on a cross claim. Duria Bragg MacKenzie was granted a divorce on counter claim from Earl MacKenzie. Mary Jo Pack was granted a divorce from Nathaniel Bill Pack. Myrtle Florine Jarrell obtained custody of two children from Cecil Jarrell. An annulment went to Willie Mae Cole Spicer from Robert Earl Spicer.
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Mrs. Halstead
Duria Bragg MacKenzie
Earl MacKenzie
Mary Jo Pack
Nathaniel Bill Pack
Myrtle Florine Jarrell
Cecil Jarrell
Willie Mae Cole Spicer
Robert Earl Spicer
Peregoy Offices Open at Raleigh County Armory
Raleigh County begins administration of Elementary and Secondary Education Act and National Defense Education Act programs from new offices at the Raleigh County Armory. C. G. Peregoy, former Woodrow Wilson High principal, serves as director. James Lowry directs NDEA programs. A secretary and two aides are also employed.
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Raleigh County
Sherman Trail
C. G. Peregoy
Woodrow Wilson High School
Peregoy
James Lowry
TB Drive Short Goal For Raleigh County TB Association
The Raleigh County Tuberculosis Association says it is about $3,000 short of its $12,000 goal. Executive director Frances Lowe said the group has raised nearly $9,000 over the past year and will continue the drive through March.
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Raleigh County
72 Year Old Woman Sues For 50000 Injury Damages
A 72 year old woman filed a $50,000 injury suit in here naming David R. Allen and Charles Jones of Sao Street as defendants. The suit states on January 15 a car driven by Allen and owned by Jones struck Mrs. Neal as she was on or near the highway. Medical costs totaling about $3,000 are listed and permanent injuries to the legs pelvis bones neck spine face head and internal organs are alleged. She is represented by Cunningham and Sporcino law firm.
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Gene A. Redden
Walnut Street
Becker
John A. Barone
City Avenue
Barone
Redden
Iralene
Darrell
Repo
Rob
Melvin H. Pendry
Helen Plumley
Shady Spring
Susan Lewis
Beckley
Kroger Company
South Fayette St
Henry Davis
Marion E. Goodman
Calloway Heights
John Fink
Stana
Ao St. Suit
Allen
Jones
Neal
Law Be of Cunningham and Sporacino
Bar and Medical Association Dinner Set for Feb 17 in Raleigh
The Raleigh County Bar Association and the Raleigh County Medical Association will hold a joint annual dinner meeting on February 17 at the Black Knight Country Club. Outgoing Bar Association president G. Berk Lynch announced there are no guest speakers scheduled at this time.
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Raleigh County Bar Association
Raleigh County Medical Association
Black Knight Country Club
G. Berk Lynch
Bar Association
Linda Powers among 40 top young scientists in nation
Linda Sue Powers, 17, of Beckley, has been named a finalist in Westinghouse Science Talent Search. She will travel to Washington, D C, March 2–7 for the five day finals with 39 other top students from 25,800 entrants. Powers plans to study organic chemistry at Duke University and work toward a doctorate in photochemistry.
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Beckley
Westinghouse
Washington, D. C
Linda Sue Powers
Mankin Avenue
Linda
Duke University
Woodrow Wilson High School
Science Talent Institute
Washington
Washington Area
Statler Hilton
Book Express Halted in Pineville This Week
Weather stops Book Express from the West Virginia Library Commission in Pineville today and Thursday. Bookmobile reschedules to Feb 23 24 at the same location. Automatic extension granted for books previously due per Mrs. Paul A Viers of the Wyoming County Library Commission.
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Pineville
BNS
Book Express
West Virginia Library Commission
Paul A. Viers
Wyoming County Library Commission
Byrd to Address Berkeley Lions Club Anniversary Dinner
U S Senator Robert C Byrd will be guest of honor at Beck ley Lions Club 35th anniversary dinner on April 9. A committee was named to arrange the event. The service club was organized in 1931.
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U. S
Robert C. Byrd
D-W. Va
Beckley Lions Club
Lions
Service Club
WVU Extension Classes Postponed at Beckley High
West Virginia University extension classes at Beckley Junior High will not meet tonight due to bad weather. Education 221 and Music 288 are among the classes postponed, per Oscar Hutchison, director of the Beckley Area Appalachian Center.
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West Virginia University
Beckley Junior High School
Oscar Hutchison
Beckley Area
Appalachian Center
Stream litterers fined in Montgomery and Wyoming counties
Ten persons cited in District IV during January faced $20 fines and costs for stream littering. Names: Island Copeland, Jess Marshall, Kenneth Avery, Michael E. Mayes, Arnold Lester, Mont Earl Oliver, Jesse Brown, Irvin Lester, Jake Thomas, Edward Lester. Several appeared before magistrates in Montgomery and Wyoming Counties. school officials awaited a county decision on Thursday. counties saw snow and early dismissals.
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Raymond V. Eye
Department of Natural Resources
Island Copeland
Jess Marshall
Kenneth Avery
Montgomery
Michael E. Mayes
Kimberley
Lawrence Atha
Fayette County
Arnold Lester
Mont Earl Oliver
Jesse
Jesse Brown
Ravencliff
Jack Pizzino
Glen Fork
Wyoming County
Irvin Lester
Baileysville
Jake Thomas
Gun Permit Issued to J. W. Foster in Raleigh County
Raleigh County Circuit Clerk records show J. W. Foster awarded a pistol carry license after posting a $3,500 bond with The Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York as surety. Foster is a conservationist at Slab Fork Coal.
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J. W. Foster
Raleigh County Circuit Clerk’s Office
Foster
Fidelity and Casualty Company of
New York
Slab Fork
Baby's Body Is Found After Winter Fire
Martinsburg reports the body of three month old Robert Crim found after a blaze in Bunker Hill it killed him Monday. Firemen fought two hours to reach the home as heavy snow nearly 20 inches blocked trucks the father failed to re enter. The cause of the fire was not yet known.
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Martinsburg
UPI
Bunker Hill
Robert Crim
Charles L. Crim
Salt Makes Slip Cover On Icy Sidewalk Noted
A brief observation notes that salt provides a useful slip cover on an icy sidewalk, offering practical traction and safety in winter conditions.
Small Transistor Hearing Aid Promises Clear Speech
A hearing aid advert promises high speech clarity even for whispers, ideal for church, social events, or home use. It claims you can understand people better and invites readers to write P.O. Box 4217, Charleston, West Virginia, for full information at no cost and with no obligation.
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Charleston
W. Va
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