Pinecrest patients craft skills shine in hospital arts
Tubercular patients at Pinecrest Sanitarium turn to needlework, crochet, painting, and handmade lamps to pass time and express creativity. Notable works include Mrs. Martha Nash’s cross stitch and a Dane thread count design, Mrs. Tomblin and Mrs. Jepeway’s crochet creations, Clifford Collins’ dual socket lamps, and Larry Farr’s oil paintings. A public display case in the lobby showcases the crafts for visitors.
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Teek Rice Register
Pinerest Sanitarium
Allway
Edgar
Martha) Nash
Charleston
Nash
Mrs. Nash
Jepeway
Clifford Collins
Gilmer
Sutton
Collins
Lampso
Larry Farr
Industrial
Salem
Pinecrest
Furr
Farr
Concord
Tax Withholding and Home Sale Tax Basics
Guidance on adjusting paycheck withholding and exemptions to reduce taxes due. Includes steps to increase withholding, claim all eligible exemptions, and request additional withholdings from the employer. Also outlines cost basis for home sales including purchase price and permanent improvements, plus a note on a $200 estate exclusion tied to dividends for joint returns.
Austria to present giant crystal light to Met House
Austria will donate a crystal spray valued at 160000 dollars, weighing 15 tons and 12 feet in diameter, to the new Metropolitan House in Manhattan after World War II. The Met home opens September 16.
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Vienna
UPI
Austria
Manon Tor
Met
Social Security changes for doctors under 1965 law
Dwight B Billings outlines a new provision in the 1965 law affecting doctors. Net income up to 4800 dollars in 1965 is taxed at 5.4 percent, with the tax due by April 15, 1966 if the year ends December 31, 1965. The article discusses potential social security protection for a doctor's family and eligibility based on credits and prior service.
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Beckley
Retirement plan with Social Security while working seasons
The reader asks if they can retire for the winter to collect Social Security while working in the summer. The answer is yes.
Earthquake Felt Near Blytheville Arkansas
St Louis University seismograph records a mild quake about 200 miles from St Louis centered likely in Blytheville Arkansas. Rev William Stauder university seismologist said the tremor occurred about 10 32 CST Friday night with 12 32 a m Saturday EST as reported by UPI.
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ST. Louis
UPI
St. Louis University
Blytheville
Ark
William Stauder
Father Stauder
Painting's models for Spirit of 76 linked to family and friends
The famous Spirit of 76 painting used Willard's father as the central figure, Hugh Mosher served as the fife player, and the drummer boy was the son of John H. Deveraux. The painter's circle included a soldier friend who modeled for the fife player, tying the work to a close network of personal connections.
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Willard
Hugh Mosher
John H. Devereux
Non-traffic Accidents Kill 47,500 in U S
National Safety Council reports 1965 non-traffic deaths at 47,500, about 1,000 more than 1964, with $2.4 billion in medical and wage losses. Home deaths total 28,500, public-place deaths 19,000. falls hit home deaths, and over 75% of home victims were 75 or older. Drownings make up about 25% of public deaths.
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Chicago
UPI
United States
National Safety Council
Protective Face Masks Available From 2 Firms
Read about washable electrically heated masks from Carmen Commodities Corp in Chicago and disposable fiber masks from Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co in St. Paul. Local dealers can order either for you.
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Carmen Commodities Corp
W. Peterson Ave
Chicago
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co
St. Paul
Minn
Strange look in Jackson eyes on counterfeit $20s in Austin
The Secret Service said counterfeit twenty dollar bills circulating in the Austin area feature an identifiable flaw: a strange look in Andrew Jackson's eyes. The notice flagged the design irregularity as a key marker for investigators and the public to spot fakes.
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Austin
Tex
UPI
Secret Service
Andrew Jackson
Brandstadt Says He Answers Letters Of General Interest
The columnist notes he cannot reply to individual letters but will address letters of general interest in future columns. He asks readers to limit requests to topics of broad concern and avoids personal correspondence.
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Brandstadt
Legion Meeting Scheduled Here in Beckley
State heads of the American Legion and auxiliary will meet in Beckley for the National Security Conference starting at 11 p.m. at the El Chico Restaurant. It is the first such conference in West Virginia with William Black of Welch and Mrs. E Wyatt Payne of Huntington in charge. Local arrangements are by Mrs. R E Presley of 224 Vine Street. Attending announced include Mrs. Raymond L Short of Gary and Gene Hess of Morgantown, plus other state auxiliary officials.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Beckley
el Chico
American Legion
William Black
Welch
E. Wyatt Payne
Huntington
West Virginia
American Legion Auxiliary
R. E. Presley
Vine Street
Raymond L. Short
Gary
Gene Hess
Morgantown
West Virginia Legion Press Association
Floyd Blake
Wheeling
Flu Zaps Batman Actor Adam West Hospitalized
Batman actor Adam West was admitted to Bel Air Memorial Hospital with flu and exhaustion. His condition was listed as good and he expected to recover in time to return to work by early next week, quipping that he needed to prove he is not Superman.
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Hollywood
UPI
Batman
Adam West
Bel Air Memorial Hospital
Superman
Complex shoe making involves many manufacturing steps
The article notes around eighty distinct operations are required to produce a pair of shoes, outlining a detailed process from material preparation to final assembly and quality checks. It highlights the complexity and precision involved in traditional shoemaking workflows.
Hawaiian grass sleds called holuas on ti palm leaves
In the Hawaiian Islands sledding is an unusual yet popular sport. Islanders slide down mountain slopes on grass sleds made from long slick ti palm leaves tied together, known as holuas.
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Hawaiian Islands
Notice to Redeem in Raleigh County West Virginia
Notice to Redeem informs named parties of delinquent tax sales on October 19, 1964 in Raleigh County West Virginia. Purchasers O A Lilly Virgil Phipps W Horton seek deeds after April 7 and March 31 redemption deadlines, with itemized redemption amounts including sheriff sale sums taxes and survey fees.
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Ginia
O. A. Lilly
Little Beaver Creek
Shady Springs
Raleigh County
Migg
Helen Lilly
Cr. O. Smith, Jr
Raleigh
West Virginia
Dasi
Farley
Lola F
Virgil Phipps
Aetrict
Ra County
Dasil
Lola Fa
High County
Cc. O. Smith, Jr
Margie Samples
Pete
W. Horton
Soak Creek
Slab Fork
Margie
Mount Para
Ste C. O. Smith, Jr
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Pinécrest
Adie Tomblin
Salt Rock
Tressie Jepeway
Tomblin
Look
Pine
Mrs
Crest Sanitarium
Seaneetaanaas
Narowaare
By Dwight B. Billings
Arkansas
Prise
Our
C. H
Tim” Yates, Beckley
Irene McDaniel
John W. Hall
W. K. Toney, Beckley
Pauline Moore
W. H. Bowyer Jr
Mr. Hope
Frank Snuffer
Mabscott
Paul Gunter
Mabecott
Lillie Bonar
Stephenson
Johnnie Gregg
Oak Hill
U. S
Wayne Brandstadt
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Beckley National
Neville ST
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Ins. Corp
Pyacnou
Pox
Doris May
Rod Taylor Powor Disturb
Coler Bh
Legion
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