Police Boat Wade Stover Jailed Here For Burglary
Wade Stover of Glen Daniels was jailed on a charge of burglary at Raleigh County Jail on a peace warrant. A 38 hour lull in activity ended at 1:18 pm Tuesday with Stover’s booking, while Beckie Sireson was jailed at 3:35 pm Tuesday on a new charge. additional details terse and fragmented from the scene indicate law enforcement activity on Whitestick streets.
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Raleigh
Ronnie Meadows
Crab Orchard
Sevena Fave
Wade Stover
Glen Daniels
Beckie
Whitestick
Five Divorces Entered Into Record Here
Decrees for five couples were entered in Raleigh County Circuit Clerk’s office. Names include Arnold Bowling and Eva B. Dodson, Loretta Jo Lilly and Marvin Boone Lilly, Amalia Adkins and Anhine, plus James Kerr and Evelyn Kerr. Orders cover custody and child matters. some cases out of jurisdiction.
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Raleigh County Circuit Clerk’s Office
Arnold Bowling
Oo Jewell
James Kerr
Evelyn Edad Kerr
Eva B. Dodson
James L
Loretta Jo Lilly
Marvin Boone Lilly
Sevior
Adkins
Amalia
Anhine
Newport News Va
Youth Rally Set Friday by Area Assemblies of God
Youth from Beckley Mt Hope Dorothy Sundial Sylvester Ansted and Oak Hill will attend a Friday rally at the Assemblies of God. The program includes The Impatient Patient skit with Sam Pack and Cheryl Woodrotton and a Singing Sharette Trio from Beckley church. All area youth are invited.
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Assem of God
Beckley
Mt. Hope
Dorothy
Sundial
Sylvester
Ansted
Oak Hill
Sam Pack
Cheryl
Woodrowton
Southeastern Bible
Ts Cain
Lakeland
Sharrete
Travel Council Group Meeting Sets Regional Planning Session
The Planning Committee of the Mountainaire Travel Council including Fayette and Greenbrier counties will convene in Hinvel Geet Ty vind te organization meeting scheduled for February at 2:30 p.m. in the Memorial Building, Hinton. The council aims to engage business enterprises and individuals in promoting economic growth through tourism across Greenbrier Mercer Monroe and Summers counties.
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Mountainaire Travel Council
Fayette
Hinvel Geet
Memorial
Hinton
Greenbrier
Mercer
Monroe
Summers
Donkey Basketball Charity Game At Local School
A school game featuring donkey basketball drew attention from students and local radio announcers. The event mixed sports and entertainment to raise funds for a community project, with players from the school and volunteers participating in a light hearted competition.
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Ameren Chap
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Estem
Fort Worth police prepare shields for riot control
Fort Worth police plan to use plexiglass shields to subdue rioters, weighing about two pounds each, as part of crowd control measures in tense situations. The effort reflects a safety first approach amid potential unrest and theft incidents observed in the city.
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Safety First
Fort Worth
UPI
Council promotes educational television in West Virginia
An organizational meeting in Charleston Tuesday formed the South Eastern West Virginia Educational Council with representatives from West Virginia's 20 southern counties. Beckley College executive vice president attended as part of the group. The council aims to promote interest in educational television.
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Charleston
Southeastern West Virginia Educational
Seen
Beckley College
West Virginia
Naturalization Petition Denied After Arrest
A naturalization petition was denied in 1965 for several reasons. The record notes an arrest for assault in 1962 and identifies Azar as the proprietor of Midway Lunch on Neville Street.
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Azar
Neville St
Beckley Council weighs traffic and sale ordinance
Beckley city officials reviewed a traffic safety report, a proposed special sales ordinance, and plans for street repairs plus fire department expansion. Lt. R. E. Stanley cited 1964 data and noted 1962 63 two traffic deaths in Beckley. A driver improvement school and public school education were urged. Councilman Larrick proposed a 40 dollar license for temporary business closings, with strict disclosure and penalties. Fire Chief Connor highlighted December as a peak month and urged hiring a two year college educated inspector. Additional sidewalk inspections and street parking complaints were discussed as well.
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R. E. Stanley
P.er
D. Beckley
AB Vaell
Beckley
Stanley
Her Smith
C. ¥. Parsons
al Ellison
Shor H. McCulloch
W. A. Teubert
Ara
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Syd) Larrick
Cecil P. Connor
Council
Connor
Frank Ubeda
Charles W. Merritt
Smith
Teubert
How Important Is English in Education Debate
Paraphrased old adage argues English is undervalued in schools. It contends many teachers lack preparation for literature, composition, and grammar. The piece asserts English teachers often grade unevenly and fear basic analysis tasks, reflecting broader systemic issues.
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O. K
Two Marriage Applications Filed In County Clerk Office
Two couples filed for marriage licenses in the County Clerk's office. Deweya Howlett, 25, of Fireco, and Myrtle Jane Hickman, 17, of Pope Grace, listed as daughter of Freda Hieows and Margarette Fay er, 17 Beaver, daughter of Edward and Opal Cooper, are named in the applications.
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Deweya Howlett
Fireco
William
Eva Mae Howlett
Myrtle Jane Hickman
Pope
Freda Hieows
Margarette Fayer
Beaver
Edward
Opal Cooper
Denver camera repair notes bite marked by brown beer
A Denver repair report describes an image showing a green scene and damaged choppers with vivid teeth marks. An attached notation reads bitten by brown beer, marking the incident tied to a Rocky Mountain Camera Alaska item.
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WG Bite
Denver
UPI
Grn
Wrs
Rocky Mountain
Alaska
Recreation Board Picks Budget Committeemen
Beckley Recreation Board names three to a budget committee led by Board Chairman James Keer. A prepared budget will be presented January 25 for City Council approval. The group endorsed forming a Mountainair Travel Bureau to promote southern county tourism and publish information. A Feb. 6 meeting in Hinton Memorial Building will urge local businesses serving tourists to attend.
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Beckley
Hinton Memorial Building
Recreation Board
Raleigh
Isolated Reservation Near Grand Canyon Lives Havasupai
The most isolated Indian reservation in the United States lies in a fertile valley at the western end of the Grand Canyon where about 200 Havasupai Indians reside.
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United States
Grand Canyon
Beckley City Finance Report Shows Surplus Of 25578 In 1965
The Beckley financial statement for the year ending June 30 1965 shows the city $25578.11 in the black up from 15643.80 in 1964. Salaries for top officials totaled 10920 with Mayor John Wesley Smith at 2400 and Recorder-Treasurer Walter L Humphrey at 600. Police and fire department costs, travel expenses and clerical pay are itemized, including 24325 for Patricia Browskey and 3000 for Alice F Riffe. Mileage paid to officials and street commissioner totaled 1458.20 and 480 respectively. The full statement is available on pages 11 and 12 of The Register.
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Beckley
John Wesley Smith
Walter L. Humphrey
Ete
C. Berkley Lill
Edward M. Payne III
George Ballard
Avrel M. Ellison
J. S. Larrick
John H. McCulloch
H. E. Melton Jr
Charles W. Merritt
Charles E. Parsons
A. A. Ross
Patricia Browskey
Alice F. Riffe
Fire Department
Smith
Humphrey
D.E. Warden
Three Plaintiffs Seek $18400 Injury Award in Raleigh Case
In Raleigh County Circuit Court Mildred Merriam and Colin Archer sue E D Motor Co defendants Roger Goode John Dunkley and Earl Evans seeking 18400 for injuries from a March 2 1964 accident. Lawyers for plaintiffs include Meadows and Crouse. for defendants Mann Hodson. In a separate verdict, Ratliffs win three suits against Carise and associates after a Jan 9 1965 collision near Mabscott. Juries award 460 for car damages and other claims. trial concluded with mixed outcomes after witnesses testified about weather right of way and whiplash concerns.
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Tadey
Raleigh Coun
Ty Mildred Archer
Merriam Archer
Colin Archer
Roger Dale Goode
John Dunkley
Earl Evans
E. D. Motor Co
E. Carl Meadows
Clay S. Crouse
Jack A. Mann
Donald D. Hodson
W. Va
Mabscott
Clarence
Ida Mae Ratliff
Itmann
Charles
Carlie
Crouse
Laneau
Bec
Ratliff
Lena Crouse
Ratliffs
G. Berk Lynch Fietcher Mann
Kermit
Paul Viers
Pineville
Alvin W. Bonds
Tpr
A. C. Bartlett
Bartlett
Frank Evans
Evans
Viers
C. A. Smith
Beckley
Sid
Seeveny Ratliff
County Health Officials Target Polio in Raleigh County
County Health Officials from Raleigh County and West Virginia state health departments push intensive vaccination for all children under five. The vaccination drive, aided by a federal grant, runs through 1958 to 1962 with weekly clinics and emphasis on completing the full Sabin or Salk vaccine series to curb polio cases.
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Raleigh County
Alth Department
United States
Sabin
West Virginia
Mental Health Group Meeting Slated Friday
The Raleigh County Association for Mental Health board will meet at the Health Center at 7 p.m. Friday. The meeting will discuss new steps for acquiring community mental health clinics, new committees and chairmen, and possible additions to the by-laws.
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Raleigh County Association For Mental Health
Jack Loemeres
Gresham Named Cancer Crusader in West Virginia Crusade
Dr. Perry E. Gresham president of Bethany College and noted lecturer will again lead the American Cancer Society's annual Crusade in West Virginia. The appointment was announced by Mrs. A. Thomas president of the Board of Directors. Last year Gresham led the crusade to near the goal.
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Perry E. Gresham
Bethany College
American Cancer Society
West Virginia
A . Thomas
Gresham
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