Beckley Lions receive district praise amid visit
District Governor James J. Johns of Lions International lauded Beckley Lions for sight conservation work and community service, urging five new members per current member and inviting attendance at the State Lions Club Convention in Charleston May 11 to 13. Annual Ladies Night drew about 70 attendees. Rotary and Civitan guests were present as T. L. Van Stavern hosted the event. Music for the dance was by Don Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
James J. Johns
Welch
Lions International
Kermit Locke
Johns
Lions Club
Daniel Boone Hotel
Charleston
C. G. Peregoy
Arthur Hull
James McCabe
Leslie Gates
la Roy Gorman
The
Civitans
T. L. van Stavern
Don Boyd
Saunders Seeks Pilot Study On Drop Outs Here
John W. Saunders Raleigh County school superintendent plans a pilot study on the school drop-out problem in the county. Authorized in the recent legislative session, the program will run this summer amid a high drop-out area with interested school officials. Success hinges on available facilities and funding.
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Saunders
John W. Saunders
Raleigh County
Beckley Planning Commission gets Vaughan appointment
A Beckley CPA, James F. Vaughan of Queen Street, was named Tuesday night by Mayor Cecil L. Miller to fill an unexpired term on the Beckley Planning and Zoning Commission. The vote was 4-3 as the council weighed a second nominee and noted the need for new members amid the city’s expanded comprehensive plan work.
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Beckley
Beckley Planning and Zoing Commission
James F. Vaughan
Queen Street
PIC
Lawrence T. Forbes
Norfolk and Western Railway
Cecil L. Miller
Vaughan
Pable
PZC
Commission
Fath
Nancy Kelley
Oak Hill
Rotary Club
Methodist Temple
Truman L. Sayre
Housing Authority
Zoning Board of Appeals
Sayre
Labastille
Council
Beckley Business Bureau
Business Bureau
Philip Payne
Clarence Bibb
Westwood Drive
Neville Street
Locust Drive
Mechanical Trades Board
Miller
W. L. Humphrey
D. E. Warden
S. Kanawha St
Gutenberg Bible purchase linked to Yale donation
Astrological note for February 15 offers warnings about money handling and patience. News reports reveal Dr. A S Rosenbach paid 106000 for the Melk Gutenberg Bible copy, later donated to Yale University Library by Mrs EF S Harkness. State legislatures anticipate over 60 tax law changes to boost fiscal 1962 revenues to about 20 billion dollars, triple 1948 levels.
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A. S. Rosenbach
Anderson Galleries of
New York
Yale University Library
EF. S. Harkness
Aries to Pisces daily guide for 1942 zodiac
The page lists daily horoscopes for all signs from Aries to Pisces. Each sign gives brief advice on conduct and mindset, with a publication date and credit to Field Enterprises. Some lines are garbled, but the gist shows caution, focus, and personal suggestions per sign.
Police Chief Seeks Three Wheel Motorcycle Purchase
Police Chief M. E. Tyree urged the council to replace the department’s 1957 three wheel motorcycle with a cab equipped vehicle for year round use in traffic duty. Two models priced around 1500 to 1700 dollars were reviewed. council to compare prices and old bike offers.
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Council
M. E. Tyree
Tyree
Beckley
Huntington
Charleston
Cecil P. Connor
Council On the Firemen’s Pension Fund
Girl 7 Hit By Car In Beckley
Laura Cain, 7, was walking on South Kanawha Street when she darted from behind a parked car into a car driven by Bill Goodwin, 37, as he turned onto McCreery Street. She was treated and released from Raleigh General Hospital. The driver was not charged.
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Beckley
Raleigh General Hospital
Kanawha Street
Beckley City
Laura ‘Cain
Memorial Building
Bill Goodwin
Hargrove Street
McCreery Street
Jack Cain
Valley Drive
125 Charged In 108 Crimes
Beckley police charged 125 persons for 108 offenses in January. Nine arrested for breaking and entering, 16 for petit larceny, 72 for drunkenness, and 28 for other charges. There were 10 auto accidents with three arrests and $3,380 in damage. Daily recepts and fines brought in $3,151.80.
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Beckley City
Young Democrats Sign 300 In Current Drive
Raleigh County Young Democrats report about 200 members enrolled in a membership campaign begun earlier this month. By laws require annual renewal, with co chairmen leading the effort to expand the group and boost organizational activity.
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Young Demos
Raleigh County
Twelve Angry Men opens at Raleigh theater in Beckley
A Raleigh Register item previews the Curtain Callers production of Twelve Angry Men. Juror No 5 is portrayed as a frightened, respectful youth in a first degree murder case, with the ensemble exploring varied juror traits and the moral weight of their verdict in a 900 minute scene. The article includes a personal profile of a 21 year old laboratory technician, his family, and his home at 112 Williams St.
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Raleigh General Hospital
Margaret Falin
Judy
Williams St
Americanism Compared To Good Religion
John S. Phillips of the Raleigh Register spoke at American Legion Auxiliary Unit 70 on democracy as a cross section jury. He likened patriotism to defending home and compared Americanism to religion. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Anderson. Mrs. Anderson screened a Hoover FBI statement on communism. Music followed, and pamphlets on national anthem respect were distributed at Conley High School. The group planned to host guests for the District Conference in Beckley on Feb 24.
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John S. Phillips
Raleigh Register
American Legion Auxiliary
Phillips
Harry Anderson
Carl Dobson
Payne
Unit 70
Dobson
Conley High School
Mullens
Commander's District
Beckley
Beckley Chamber to Host Planner Speaker at Noon
Fred LaBastille of Michael Baker Jr Inc will present Beckley planning study findings to the Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce board. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday at the Beckley Winn Hotel at noon.
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Fred LaBastille
Michael Baker Jr., Inc
Beckley
Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce
Beckley-Winn Hotel
Injuries Reported After Separate Local Accidents
Two area residents were treated at Beckley Hospital on Tuesday for injuries from separate accidents. Marshal Mullens of Coal City hurt his right shoulder while cutting brush for the State Aid to Dependent Children program. Dewey Byrd of Fairdale injured his right eye while using a torch at Mitchell Coal Co mine Surveyor.
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Beckley Hospital
Marshal Mullens
Coal City
State
Dewey Byrd
Fairdale
Mitchell Coal Co
Line DeMarchi Undergoes Adenectomy Hospitalized
Line DeMarchi aged 16 son of Mr and Mrs Pete DeMarchi of Wood Street is in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital after an appendectomy performed Tuesday.
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Line DeMarchi
Pete DeMarchi
Wood Street
Raleigh General Hospital
West Virginia Heart Association Will Beneficiary Request
Persons wishing to name the West Virginia Heart Association as a beneficiary in their wills should write to the State Heart Association at Box 5336 Capitol Station Charleston for guidance and records.
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West Virginia Heart Association
State Heart Association
Capitol Station
Charleston
Community groups target 1000 member gain this year
Mrs J D Brakefield and Mrs Verdie Carter are cited as leading figures in a drive to add 1000 new members this year. The effort focuses on expanding outreach, attracting volunteers, and building local support for the organization’s programs.
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J. D. Brakefield
Verdie Carter
Klaudt Indian Family to Perform at Local Church
The Klaudt Indian Family from Fort Bert hold Indian Reservation North Dakota will perform at First Assembly of God Church 500 Valley Drive Friday Saturday and Sunday per Rev T M Waldron pastor. The group marked 33 years in evangelism travels about 125000 miles yearly and has sung before many events nationwide.
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Klaudt
Arickaras
Fort Berthold
North Dakota
Assembly of God
Valley Drive
T. M. Waldron
R. H. Klaudt
Vernon
Melvin
Raymond
Kenneth
Betty
T »Nation
Ryman Auditorium
Nashville
Tenn
Twelve Angry Men Opens Tonight at The Playhouse
The Playhouse presents the drama Twelve Angry Men directed by Robert R. Brown, with nightly performances at 8 15 through Saturday. The cast and crew invite audiences to a gripping courtroom confrontation.
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Playhouse
Robert R. Brown
Tickets Moving Fast For Play Curtain Callers Open Tonight
Tickets for the Curtain Callers production Twelve Angry Men are selling quickly as the show opens at 8:15 pm tonight. Dan ny Saks, tickets chairman, says a full house is expected for each performance and Friday and Saturday nights are selling heavily. The Playhouse box office will operate 10 am to 4 pm daily this week for purchasing or exchanging tickets.
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Danny Saks
Saks
Playhouse
How to Choose Your Family Doctor
A columnist urges personal caution in health advice citing two cases of fake experts. A so called doctor with a philosophy degree faced FDA action for false nutrition claims while a Swiss awardee unknown as a doctor or professor had past criminal charges. The piece advises verifying credentials as a traffic cop would, and offers a leaflet for 10 cents.
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Food and Drug Agency
New York Academy of Sciences
U. S
Berne
Grisons
Dr. Hyman
Demo Women's President Quits
Mrs Erland Hedrick resigns as Raleigh County Democratic Women president citing small past attendance and a lingering treasury balance. She hopes the group will reorganize and attract larger turnout at future meetings to benefit the Democratic party.
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Raleigh County
Erland H. Hedtick
Hedrick
Democratic Party
Educators To Hear Chamber Speakers
Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce representatives will address two Raleigh County educator meetings. John Ashworth will speak at the CTA meeting 7:30 p.m. at Greenbrier Dairy. George Parker reports on a Charleston mid year conference on teacher education and standards. Entertainment by Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club. James McCabe to speak next Wednesday before Elementary Principals Association at Beckley Junior High School. Charles Akers to discuss Parent-Teacher Conferences.
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Beckley- Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce
John Ashworth
Raleigh County Classroom Teachers Association
Greenbrier
George Parker
Charleston
Calico
Jeans Square
Elementary Principals’ Association
Beckley Junior High School
Haven C. Clay
Charles Akers
Film Tonight at Hollywood Baptist Church
The color film Getting to Know God Through Jesus will be shown at 7 30 tonight at Hollywood Baptist Church of Mac Arthur. Glen Smith presents the film followed by a talk by Rev Victor Garlow of Maxwell Hill.
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God
Jesus
Hollywood Baptist Church of MacArthur
Glen Smith
Victor Garlow
Maxwell Hill
Deacons Elders Hold Annual Dinner Meet
The 30th annual banquet of the Elders and Deacons of the First Baptist Church was served Tuesday night at the church. About 124 people attended, including wives and guests. Speakers included Rev. Robert Mathews, H. D. Butterworth, and Dr. Walter H. Griswold, with a musical program by Mrs. C. A. Thompson, Mrs. Robert Bane, and Miss Julia Ann Dunn.
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First Baptist Church
Edwin Ratcliffe
Robert Mathews
H. D. Butterworth
Walter H. Griswold
C. A. Thompson
Robert Bane
Julia Ann Dunn
Frank Pettit
Griswold
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Sam) Tucker
R. H. Ruff
H. C
Kit) Lewis Jr
Beckley Lions
Beckley Club
Forbe
Zoning Commission
J. Frank Vaughan
Marshall University
University of Tennessee Law School
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Jim Falin
Earl
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Rev
Prince Street Hill
A. A
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Central Elementary School
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Nelle Keefer
CTA
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