Death Watch at Beckley Wootan’s Club rehearsal
Cast lists include David Johnson as Jim El Walr and JGC Gravely as Catch. The Beckley Wootan’s Club prepares a March 15 rehearsal at American Woman News Cafe, with a personal presentation to Carrie and Tony. District competition in Montgomery on March 16. Winners advance to Morgantown Speech and Drama Festival March 27.
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Rahal
David Johnson
Jim
el Walr
Fred
J. GC. Gravely
Catch
Beth Alderson
Carrie
Nancy Sparks
Tony
Cheki Perry
Beckley Wootan’s
American Wome Newart
Sersonl
Montgomery
Morgangown
Police Probe City Hall Glass Smashers In Beckley
Beckley police pursue three suspects in a Saturday dawn vandalism at the Municipal Building causing about 1,000 in damage. City officials call the incident the worst disrespect to government in a decade as investigators search the residential area for clues.
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Mom Durrett
Beckley
arts/ City Recorder
Terry Stover
Durrett
Tno
City
Adestrian
Alice Chigh
W. A. Toubert
Stover
City Hall
John W. Smith
Smith
Berkley
Ned
Stabbing Death Leads to Grand Jury Action in Raleigh County
In Raleigh County a stabbing near Helen Berry’s home resulted in Margie Grant Jones and others facing charges. Odessia Berry of Hele Unayeedied faces binding over to grand jury. a 7-year-old and others are held on related counts. A separate incident left Saniis Fowlkes jailed on a peace warrant after a car accident injured one person.
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Odessa Berry
Hele
Raleigh
Sprague
Margie Grant
Bragg
Joe Maleigh
Rodriguez
Ofj
Saniis Fowlkes
Pam
Melon
Drate
Joe Radriguez
Amit Cutting
Crim
RMT Em Aeramont Court
Marvy’ le Met Croecs
NE Berry
Price Fill
Noel James
Mount Hope
George Tore
Sandsetonte Avas
Logoa
Beckley
Buna
Beckley Municipal Court
Tom J. Smith
At & Pi
Tovene Wallace
Wallace
Terry Rogers
Palestine
Kathy Head
Texas
Nortalion
Political Action League Formed in Ralelah County
A new Political Action League formed at a weekend meeting in Midway. Led by Steve Sokula as temporary chair, the group will not endorse candidates until a eight member committee contacts all county hopefuls to ask views on tax reform education and pollution. PAL aims to register voters and inform them of candidates positions. Other temporary officers named were Ina Barker secretary and Atert Patrick treasurer. The group plans precinct organization to involve more residents from rural areas.
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HOMIE
Raleleh
Pal
Ina Barker
Eccles
Atert Patrick
Harper
Sokula
Puej Ileal Activs League
Two Couples Apply To Wed In Haiteigh County
Dave filed marriage license applications at the Haiteigh County Clerk's office. Darrell Lilly, 19, of Mabseett, son of Russell and Kathleen Redden Lilly, weds Jacqueline Alf, 18, of Sophia, daughter of Lacy and Betty Paschal. Richard Bradford, 21, of Rock Creek, son of Charles Dewey and Rita Cantley Bradford, plans to marry Janice Hash, 16, of Pettus, daughter of James and Phyllis Payne.
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Aye Couotes
Dave
Hateigh County
Darrell Lily
Mabseett
Russell
Kathleen Redden Lilly
Jacqueline Jewell Alf
Sophia
Lacy
Betty Paschal Agh
Richard Wayne Bradford
Rock Creek
Charles Dewey
Rita Cantley Bratford
Janice Lou Hash
Pettus
James
Phyllis Payne
Chamber Meet to Discuss Year Plans at Beckley Hotel
A noon meeting at the Beckley Hotel will discuss annual plans for the Beckley-Halrig County Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Division. Speakers include Red Bradford, development manager for United Fuel Gas, and Nick Roomey, industrial development manager for Appalachian Power Company.
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Andn Sual
Beckley Hotel
Econome Developman
Beckley-Halgig
County Chamber of Commerce
Red Beadford
United Fuel Gas
Nick Roomey
Appalachian Power Company
Mabscott Hosts OOF Initiation Night Crowns Local Lodges
White Stick Lodge No 231 hosted Dif feret 16 initiation for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows on Saturday. Degrees were presented to Calvin Sprouse of Coal River Lodge No 7 Eddie Henderson Jessie J Richardson of Trap Hill Lodge No 301 Luther Cook Janel and Dark Vass Grove Lodge No 18 Michael Is Linkswetter with Pine Grove Lodge and members from Trap Hill Coal River Fordge and White Stick Lodge taking part.
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White Stick
Mabscott
Order of
Odd Fellows
Calvin Sprouse
Coal River
Eddie Henderson
Jessie J. Richardson
Trap Will
Luther Cook
Jun Lam
Dark Vass
Line
Grove
Michael Is. Linkswetter
Pine Grove Lodge
H E. MelGraw
Pred Sizemore
Lacy Lafferty
Denny Lafferty
Eddie McMullion
Ward Stewart
Trap Hill Lodge
James Chambers
Elmer Teck
C. W. Surratt
H.C. Honeerson
Hubert Lawson
Coal Hiver
Mui Neal
Noble
Ming -Vout
Elgin M. Ifabl
B.S. Ferguson
Beckley business up 8.8 percent to 6.7 million
Mayor John W. Smith announced Beckley’s gross business rose 8.8 percent, adding about 6.7 million in a year. The gain came mainly from services and manufacturing, with several categories showing increases while others fell.
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Beckley
le Expinim
John W. Smith
Doday
Smith
Aplin
Titan
Andmls
Local Grocery Prices Edge Up in January and February
Readings show modest jumps in several items with 19 of 40 goods changing price and bacon up about 12 cents per pound in February. Report notes declines in poultry and onions, with some items like cabbage and eggs edging higher. A separate court motion in Raleigh County seeks dismissal of a resident class action while NBPSD funding efforts and a school bake sale fundraiser are described.
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Treckiey
Elgit Ye
Lawrence Yin
Laly
Raleigh County
West Virginia
Berkley
Nori Beckley Puliic Service
Inna
Jane Day
Leing Court Clark
Charleston
John J. Ward
Norman Knapp
Ward
Service Commission
Ty Bil Clark
Clark
PSC
Atheao
Ole Anatler Rece
Vamnlals
Charlestatt
Weekley Attormer
W. Erleddin
Sophia Bhanentary
Rhonda Horton
Meta Jett
Sultane ‘Chomas
Hach
Wwe
Jane ‘Thomas
Paul Craghead
Ase
Elu
Vhs
Clais
Holly River State Obligations Park
Reachers
William Lambert
Jack Tatthersley
Ind
Parent-Teacher Association
Force Wan
Two Films Shown At Shady Spring FFA Meeting
Shady Spring Chapter of the Future Farmers of America screened two agricultural films by Don Summers of the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service. The Land of Flatvall showcased changes from old farming methods to new conservation farming, and The Green City covered proper rural housing development. Summers announced that SCS motion pictures and slides would be shown to interested clubs and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Spring
FFA
Future Farmers of
Board of Education Meeting Set for 7 30 P M
Raleigh County Board of Education will meet at 7 30 p m in the county courtroom Topics include educational television an addition at Strattan Junior High School and purchasing 10 school houses
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Raleigh County Board of Education
Topaes
Strattan Junior High School
Shady Spring Ruritans Meet At Elementary School
The Shady Spring Ruritan Club held a February meeting at the elementary school with President John present. Women from The Perry Memorial Methodist Church served refreshments. Joseph Starr and Alfred Tay Joy were named to the entertainment committee. Rev. Robert Davis announced plans for a spring chicken barbecue in cooperation with Shady Spring High School.
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Snae Orange
Shady Spring Ruritan Club
John the 5
Perry Memorial Methodist
Joseph Starr
Alfred Tay- Joy
Robert Davis
Ladies Night Initiation At Lake Stepheny Club Meeting
Frank Rase, president of the Lions Club, announced a Wednesday night meeting at Lake Stepheny Restan ds with special initiations planned. Zone chairman Spe Withrow will conduct initiating ceremonies for new members during the event.
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ITNS
Stepheny Restands
Frank Rase
34 Area Students Make Dean's List At Marshall
Thirty four Marshall University students are named to the dean's list for the fall semester. Readable names include freshmen Susan Casali Weikie and Phyilis tateher among Beckley area entrants, with several juniors and seniors listed. The list also references programs and activities connected to student councils and statewide youth programs sponsored by state departments and foundations.
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Marshall
Marshall University
Beckley
Susan Casali Willoger Weikie
Valley Stover
Nolyer Jackson
William O'Brien
Michael Roney
Tomant Verd
Vord
James Wooten
Quentina McDanind
Ronald Thunteracl
Suzanne Sinead
Marsha Voxel
Pan Ae Lynch
Narbarn Bowen
Rudy Coleman
Marilyn Wooddell
LSD Discussion Set By WWHS Students
Weak OCR notes show Woodrow Wilson High School students plan a live TV panel on drugs over WOAV Channel 4 in Oak Will Wed 4:30. Participants include Baby, David Johnson, Connie Harrison, Steven Lineferry, Katharina Tumphries and Karen Farris. The class, led by Miriam Brown, will discuss legalization and other topics in future broadcasts with Robert Brosyn moderating.
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Woodrow Wilson
WOAV
Channel 4
Oak
But Baby
David Johnson
Connie Harrison
Steven Lineferry
Katherina Tumphries
Karen Farris
Mya
Miriam Brown
Shilents
Chs
Robert Brosyn
WOAY
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Political Action League
James Keith Lively
All
Artie Lively
Mt. Mope
Fort Knox, Ky
Mt. Uope High School
SS Ruritans
Dles Barbar
Horaguey Kelley
Blankenship
Phyilis Tateher
Jun
Sue
Mephaed McGrady
Skounie Nopper
Pana Sydenstricker
Prograhalymany Nictoria Wanton
Robert Smith
Donna Manbcy
Sconls
Fitnee Pamners of America
Wirginia Department of Natural Resources
Sears Koebuck Foundation
Fisher
Richard Culberto
Marsailla
France
UPL
Glen White
Telry
Aashormas Demyan
Con City
Pearkes Adaie Speel
Fears Hodge
Fdyculion Climbers
Winsen
Colt Chile
Aresseate Fur
Rivar Toil
Activtics
Mrs. Son
Tinmmy Stokes
WWHS
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W. Val
Idoy
Wally
George Sale
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