Chamber Names Coordinators Across Divisions
Kessinger St Clair Kern and Berg named four coordinators after personal interviews with each chamber director. In December two more coordinators were added P J Brady Services overs ment Relations Division and Justin R Carr Community Development Division Beckley Water Company chairman of Beckley Rec Center St Clair a Virginian employed by J Lively Construction secretary and treasurer and Berg manager of J C Penney store.
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P. J. Brady
Sasvices Oversment Relations
Justin R. Carr
Beckley Water Compas
Pany
Beckley Rec- St. Clair
J Lively Construction Scarce
Ceenter
Enurphy Company
Berg
J.C. Penney
Skeleton identified as ex Beckleyan Pvt Ira Thompson
Skeleton found near Alvaton Georgia was identified as Pvt. Ira Stephen Thompson 21 of Cincinnati missing on Fort Benning. Dental work confirmed identity. an APB remains for Sgt James O Neil of Conroe Texas who was also at Fort Benning. FBI notes suitcase of military and civilian clothes found in abandoned well linked to Thompson. survivors include his mother Mrs Sarah Thompson and paternal and maternal relatives. Body to be returned to Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors in Hinton. arrangements incomplete.
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Alvaton
Ira Stephen Thompson
Cincinnati
Fort Benning
Sarah Thom
S. Heber St
Beckley
Hinton
All Points
James O. Neil
Conroe Texas
Oae
Ft. Benning
Herman Jones
State Crime Laboratory
Georgia Bureau No Investi
Claude N. Hen
Thompson
Neil
Aye
Army
FBI
Orchard Home Damaged by Fire in Mabscott
Mabscott fire department responded to a blaze at Orchard Home Saturday evening. The attic and bathroom fire caused about 250 dollars in damage before fire crews extinguished the flames.
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Rab Orchard
Mabscott
Approximam
Kessler Charged After Hazardous Driving Crash
State Police report a two car collision at Crab Orchard around 2 p m. involving a 1956 car driven by Four Todd of Cedar Street and a 1963 model car driven by Mrs. Alice Wood of Carter Street. Damages estimated at 600 dollars. Todd failed to stop at a blind curve and was charged. Beckley arrested for drunken driving, appeared before town magistrate and released on bond. Joe Rodriguez released after paying fine on a driving charge. Samuel W. Kessler of unknown status charged with hazardous driving in the morning collision.
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Samuel W. Kessler
Beckley
W. A. Burke
Jon
Il Moye
Ohio
Maate Joe Rodriguez
Todd
R Street
Crab Orchard
Alice Wood
Carter Stree Blind Curve
West Virginia Snow Storm Pauses Flights and Schools
Snowstorm blankets West Virginia with up to 18 inches in some areas. airports reopen slowly as power and communications crews work. Ten counties suspend classes. Raleigh County schools stay open. frigid temps and ice complicate travel with travel advisories and scattered outages, but no major storm deaths reported.
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Moundsville
Charleston
Raleigh County
Sherman Trail
U. S. Weather Bureau
Gulf of Mexico
West Virginia
Beckley
State Road Commission
Sprague
County Mary
Virginia
Bea
Robert E. Cunningham
Potomac
John M. Gates
Beckley Appasop Power Co
Appalachian Power Co
Education Act Initiative Set to Start Here Monday
Raleigh County prepares to implement Title 1 Education Act with remedial instruction and health program for students in grades 1 to 12. Forty seven schools will join the program including Morton Reaves Crow Piney Oaks Richmond Fireco Shumate East Beckley Glen Daniel Whitby Amigo Lower White Oak Stoco Dillon Creek Brooks Adair Ghent Pineknob Markoe Daniels Mt View Rhodell East Park Eccles Dorwood and Crab Orchard. Former WWHS principal leads the program locally.
WVU Extension Classes Canceled In Beckley And Athens
Oscar Hutchison, director of the Area Appalachian Center in Beckley, says tonight's WVU extension classes in Beckley and Athens are canceled. Classes will resume Tuesday night at Beckley Junior High School.
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West Virginia University
Beckley
Athens
Oscar Hutchison
Area Appalachian Center
Hutchison
Beckley Junior High School
Raleigh County Board of Education Meets Tuesday in Courtroom
The Raleigh County Board of Education will hold a regular session at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the County Courtroom. The meeting will cover district matters and plans for educational programs.
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Raleigh County Board of Education
Wire Reported Stolen From State Mine pumps
State police are investigating a week end theft at a local mine where power lines valued at $400 were cut. A resident said thieves removed wires that powered water pumps, forcing residents to haul water from other communities while officials assess damage.
1966 Comenes Conference of Democratic Women Held in DC
The 1966 Comenes Conference of Democratic Women will be held in Washington, D. C. Mrs. M Gregg, who is also the chairman of the Kanawha County...
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Comenes Conference of
Washington, D. C
Ynan
M Gregg
Kanawha Coun
Local Churches Report Beckley area events and notices
Green University instructor to speak at Family Nite rally at Beckley First Assembly of God Church at 7 30 p m Wednesday. Dr William O Breedlove to speak at Missionary Baptist Church at MacArthur at 7 p m today. Nellie Price quilting bee planned Thursday at 9 a m in the church parsonage.
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First Assembly
Green University
Will Akr
Beckley First Assembly of God Church
Bowling
Ohio State University
Ohio State
Young Republicans
Hollywood
William O. Breedlove
Central Area
American — Home Society
Missionary Baptist Church
MacAr
Nellie Price
MacArthur
Mine Permits Sought By Two Wyoming County Firms
Buffalo Coal Company No 1 and Anna Coal Company No 52 seek permits to open mines in Wyoming County. Applications list Lane Leek Adair and L W Walker as owners and indicate six employees. Permits to be issued from the Charleston office after approval of the applications.
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Buffalo Coal Company No
Wyoming County
March 21 Deadline for Area Teachers Plan
Area teachers must submit plans by March 21 to qualify for professional development funding. District officials remind participants to include latest certifications and course proposals. The deadline notes a review window and required credentials.
Gentle kidney relief promises in old drug advert
An advertisement claims BU KETS balanced formula can ease tired kidneys with a gentle lift. It warns of functional disorders causing backache and frequent flow and promises improved passage in four days, with a money back offer at Cohen Drug Store.
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Cohen Drug Store
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Womenley
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