Medical Society Forms Sevenman Ethics Committee in Beckley
A seven man committee led by Dr Warren D Elliott was named by the Raleigh County Medical Society to plan a Code of Ethics for Beckley youths and Raleigh County. The group was announced at the society meeting at El Chico Restaurant as part of the 1965 Youth Problems project with Dr Elliot serving as president and a slate of officers and delegates listed for 1965 and 1966. Dr Donald Rasmus spoke on Changing Concepts of Pulmonary Function Evaluation at the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren D. Elliott
Raleigh County Medical Society
Beckley
Raleigh County
el Chico
Dr. Elliot
E. B. Richmond
E. B. Wray
J. A. Hedrick
F. Vivan Lilly
C. A. Stevenson
T L. Martin
Elliot
Preston C. Davis
Sheri J. Winter
Ross P. Daniel
Rardin
S. J. Lee
M. M. Ralston
Donald Rasmus
Appalachian Coal Mines Research Center
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Melpar progress report modernizes Beckley plant
Melpar-Beckley manager Marvin Wales told the Beckley BBDC that the Melpar plant overcame earlier delays and was moving forward at a good pace. Leslie C. Gates was elected 1965 BBDC president with Okey L. Patteson, Isaac McKinney, and E. M. Payne III re elected to key posts. New board members are Rev. Lester Pipkin and J. Callaway Brown, replacing A. David Abrams and James Lilly who stepped down. Board discussed Mountain State Equipment blasting in the 1921 By Pass area tied to the North Beckley Public Service District sewage project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Wales
Melpar-Beckley
Beckley Business Development Corporation
BBDC
Melpar
Leslie C. Gates
Okey L. Patteson
Isaac McKinney
E. M
Ned) Payne
Lester Pipkin
Appalachian Bible Institute
J. Callaway Brown
Raleigh County Bank
A. David Abrams
James
Word Named President Country Club Elects Officials For 1965
James W Word Jr elected president of Black Knight Country Club at the stockholders meeting. Officers named include Thomas R Troitino as vice president Price H Calfee Jr secretary and John L Phillips Jr treasurer. Board terms set for three years for Lewis Calfee Phillips and Word with other directors listed and Word noted as a past Air Force pilot and local business associate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Knight Country Club
James W. Word Jr
Thomas R. Trioitino
Price H. Calfee Jr
John L. Phillips Jr
Charles S. Lewis Jr
Calfee
Phillips
Larry Ciccarelli
Russ Parsons
L. T. Tully
E. M Payne
Troitino
Word
Woodrow Wilson High School
West Virginia University
M. W. Powers
Beckley Loan Co
Beckley Rotary Club
Ward
Raleigh County Bank
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Beckley Lodge No. 95
AF and
Elks Lodge
Flat Top Lake Association
Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce
Sarah Jane Powers
West Ave
Laura Jane
J. Walker
Summer Work Arrangements For Area Youth
Cecil R. Neal of the Beckley Employment Security Office led a planning session with Shade Growers Agricultural Association to organize the area Youth recruitment program for next summer. Raleigh and Wyoming County high school students aged 16 and 17 will work in Connecticut during summer break, marking Raleigh County's third year and Wyoming County's fifth in the program. Local supervisors will accompany groups. lodging and entertainment including sight seeing will be provided, with Sundays at the students church of choice. The work week will be capped at 48 hours. Participants included Doris Rockwell, Jesse Richardson, and Joseph A. Mankus, with officials from Connecticut involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil R. Neal
Beckley Employment Security Office
Shade Growers Agricultural Association, Inc
Raleigh
Wyoming
Connecticut
Wyoming County
Doris Rockwell
Jesse Richardson
Charleston
State Farm
Joseph A. Mankus
Culbro Tobacco Division
General Cigar
Police Probe Break-In At Mark Twain High School
State Police investigated a breaking and entering at Mark Twain High School after thieves accessed the building through a faulty window lock. About two dollars in change was stolen from a vending machine. thieves reentered by a broken window but caused no further vandalism. Principal Augustine Hovansky said the theft was found during school hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain High School
Augustine Hovansky
Suit Seeks To Recover 1100 Dollars On Back Debt
Harriet Marshall sues in circuit court to recover 1100 dollars from J. F. Trout and Beatrice Trout. Joseph Propne represents the plaintiff. A separate suit by the State Tax Commission seeks 925.87 dollars against A. J. Crum doing business as Highland Pure Oil Station, with Larry D. Taylor of Charleston counsel for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Marshall
Circuit Clerk's
J. F
Beatrice Trout
Joseph Prop Ne
G. Thomas Battle
A. J. Crum
Highland Pure Oil Station
Larry D. Taylor
Charleston
Be glad Morton-Reaves Grade School burglary reported
Beckley City Police investigate a Thursday night break in at Morton Reaves Grade School. Thieves forced the back door and stole a typewriter. Police say no other articles appear to be missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley City
Morton - Reaves
Linkous Pleads Guilty and Is Sentenced in Burglary Case
Robert Linkous, a 19 year old escapee from Huntington State Hospital, pleaded guilty to burglary in a Moundsville case and received one to ten years with credit for time served. He previously fled from police after a Dec chase that included gunfire, vehicle thefts, and a Mabscott underpass crash during a 15 mile pursuit to Oak Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Linkous
Moundsville State Penitentiary
Linkous
Huntington State Hospital
George C. Porter
Druid Ave
Maryland Avenue
Linkows
Porter Linkous
Jay Woods
Fairview Ave
Jess Williams
Tom Durett
Mabscott
John E. Miller
Sidney Falin
Oak Hill
Five Men Enlist In Air Force Here
Five men have enlisted in the US Air Force at the Recruiting Main Station on Prince Street. Richard A. Atkins of Pearisburg Virginia son of Frank and Mary Atkins. Gerald T. Bargo of Bluefield son of Raymond and Lorna Bargo. Edwin L. Martin of Pearisburg son of Jerry and Edan Martin. Hassel Hurley of Glen Fork son of Avener and Elsie Hurley. Carmane Sharp Jr of Marlinton son of Carmane and Thelma Sharp. All were sent to Lackland AFB Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Prince Street
Richard A. Atkins
Pearisburg
Frank
Mary Atkins
Gerald T. Bargo
Bluefield
Raymond
Lorna Bargo
Edwin L. Martin
Jerry
Edan Martin
Hassel Hurley
Glen Fork
Avener
Elsie Hurley
Carmane Sharp, Jr
Marlinton
Carmane
Thelma Sharp
Lackland Afb
Texas
Women Voters Launch Study Of Local Aid Programs
The League of Women Voters and Beckley Woman’s Club plan a joint study of economic and educational aid programs run by local agencies and clubs. Aimed at creating a brochure to help job seekers find suitable aid and leverage new Anti Poverty Act provisions. Attendees included Mrs. Pauline Jarrett Mrs. H T Gibson and Mrs. Robert A Hatcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
Beckley Woman's Club
Joseph MacCleod
League
Pauline Jarrett
H. T. Gibson
Robert A. Hatcher
Woman's Club
State Police Changes Announced By Randall
West Virginia State Police announces transfers in Company D. Sgt W A Gosnell moves to Oak Hill after Logan posting of about 14 months. Cpl B H Cassell shifts from Oak Hill back to Logan after a Beckley to Oak Hill transfer. Transfers take effect immediately per Capt G F Randall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Library Drive Seeks 1628 For Bookmobile Fund
The Raleigh County Library Bookmobile Emergency Fund needs 1628 more to reach a 6500 goal to sustain operations through the new fiscal year. Donations may be mailed to Carroll D Simpkins fund treasurer Box 1028 Beckley. Late Thursday contributors include Basile N Meadows Dr Pepper Bottling Co Seven-Up Bottling Co Virginia L McCormick Kathie Thornhill A A Farmer Pinewood Garden Club Dr Thomas L Martin Dr A Allen Bliss.
UF Meeting Slated for Raleigh United Fund Event
The annual United Fund of Raleigh County meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. February 3 in the Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce conference room. UF president Alan Susman says all donors are members and urged to attend to elect new officers, select 10 board members, review a UF condition report, and handle other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fund of
Raleigh County
Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce
Alan Susman
36 New Jobs Opened With Three New Mines
Planned openings of three new mines are set to create thirty six jobs in West Virginia. Applications for permits list Perry and Hylton Inc with twenty workers in Woming and Tracy Hylton at Mullens, Vango Coal Co No 1 in Wyoming with eight workers under S R Vandal, and Comer Coal Co Inc No 8 in Beckley with eight workers under Core Comer in Rupert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Department of Mines
Perry and Hylton Inc
Wyoming
Tracy Hylton
Mullens
Vango Coal Co
S. R. Vandall
Beckley Comer Coal Co. Inc
Core Comer
Rupert
Granville Bragg Arrested in Grand Larceny Case
Granville Bragg of Stamford was arrested by State Police on a grand larceny charge and booked at Raleigh County Jail. An unnamed juvenile allegedly helped steal a calf from a Pluto resident on August 26 of last year before taking the animal to Lookout and selling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Bragg
Stamford
Raleigh
Bragg
Pluto
Lookout
Power Company Honors Nineteen Service Awards Dinner
Appalachian Power Co. honored nineteen Beckley area employees at the annual Service Awards Dinner held Tuesday at the Elks Lodge. W. C. McMahan, district manager, presented emblems across nine departments and areas, recognizing years of service from 15 to 35 years for staff including Emma Jean Wilson 20 and J. O. Graham 35 in various divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Appalachian Power Co
Elks Lodge
APC
W. C. McMahan
H. Taylor Jr
H. H. Hutchinson
Emma Jean Wilson
E. F. Eager
W. G. McGraw
R. L. Loudermilk
T. L. Humphries
B. H. White Jr
J. O. Graham
Vera Haynes
R. D. Duren
McMahan
P. E. Pauley
F. O Helm
C. A. Marshall
L. W
National Group Discusses Mental Health Problems
The National Association for Mental Health adopted a resolution urging federal funds for initial operations of community mental health centers at its 14th annual meeting in San Francisco. The event highlighted community service goals, insurance needs, and vocational rehab, with leaders like Mrs. Winthrop Rockefeller outlining chapter plans for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association For Mental Health
San Francisco
Calif
West Virginia
John F. Kennedy
Mental Health Association
Peter G. S. Beckett
Lafayette Clinic
Detroit
Opera Auditions Slated Feb. 13 In Huntington
West Virginia district Metropolitan Opera auditions will be held February 13 at the Woman's Club in Huntington. A Lake George Opera Festival scholarship to New York is added, with WVU credit possible, plus a trip to Bloomington for regional auditions and guest appearance with the Charleston Symphony. First prize 30 dollars from the Junior League Huntington. second prize 20 dollars. Eligibility requires sponsor backing, operatic potential, and age limits. applications due February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake George
New York State
West Virginia
Metropolitan Opera
Woman's Club
Huntington
Mountain State
Kentucky
Ohio
Walker Long
National Council of the Opera Company
David Lloyd
West Virginia University
WVU
School of Music
Bloomington
Ind
Charleston Symphony
Junior League of Huntington
Long
Honeysuckle Hill
Polio Prayer Service Set at Fairdale Church
Annual polio prayer services will be held at the Fairdale Freewill Baptist Church at 7 15 p m on Saturday January 30 Guest speaker will be Rev Wade Webb of Arnett Public invited Rev Wesley Grose is pastor
Bond Forfeitures In Beckley Police Court
A total of 495 dollars was forfeited in Beckley Police Court on Thursday night. Multiple defendants faced red light violations, reckless driving, moonshine possession, no state operator license, operating a club after hours, overdue parking tickets, shoplifting, blocking an alley, blocking traffic, and expired temporary registration. Individual forfeitures ranged from 5 to 298.50 dollars, plus 61.50 dollars forfeited for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Morris Greene
Stamford
William E. Stump
Route 2
Ruth Harriston
Ninth Street
Albert Donald Lambert
Wyco
Roy Clemons
South Fayette Street
Luther Halstead
Tams
Eddie Hess
Frankie N. Sedarat
Johnstown Road
ARH names successor after Esson resignation
Dr Karl S Klicka ARH president announced William B Esson administrator of the 145 bed ARH South Williamson Kentucky hospital has resigned to lead a 350 bed hospital in Youngstown Ohio Esson took the South Williamson post in 1955 when opened by the Miners Memorial Hospital Association ARH acquired the hospital July 1 1964
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl S. Klicka
Appalachian Regional Hospitals Systems
William B. Esson
ARH
South Williamson
Youngstown
Ohio
Esson
South Williamson Hospital
Miners Memorial Hospital Association
Cral Singing Session Ends Two-Week Course at Zion Church
A singing session spins off from a two-week course led by O. O. Kidd at Zion Primitive Baptist Church on 1921 By Pass. About 50 participants completed the course and the public is invited to attend the 7 p.m. tonight event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cral
Zion Primitive Baptist Church
O. O. Kidd
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Medical Society
Gates
Country Club
Randall
Avco
U.S. Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton
Raleigh County Library
Susman
Bragg Jailed
Power Company
Ralph D. Rabinovitch
C. H. Hardin Branch
Theniversity of Utah
Winthrop Rockefeller
Ation
Jaycees
Furniture & Accessories
Nash Campbell
Opera
Phyllis Phipps
Westwood Drive
Donald Boudear
Pastry Shop, Inc
Neville St
Tally HO
Taffy
Kroger
ACME
Atkinson's
Patton's Markets Daily
Price
Mustangers
Ford
Grady Whitlock
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