Beckley to Host Full-Time YMCA By May
Raleigh County residents push toward a full-time family YMCA in Beckley with a $19,000 budget. A March 15 meeting will elect directors and ratify by laws as Walter Jacoby from Columbus notes the Armory as a prime site for offices, gymnasium, classrooms, and a rifle range.
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Beckley
Raleigh County
Co. A. Smith
John Hodel
Robert R. Brown
Emile Hodel
Walter Jacoby
Columbus
Ohio
Concord College
Indian Guides
Princess Club
Bob Cunning
Buckley Heads Upsilon Chapter In First Meeting
In Herbert Buckley home at 220 Church St the Upsilon Upsilon chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity elected officers for the year Buckley named Basileus Rev Corey O Mitchell vice basileus D D Crawford keeper of records and seal Dr A D Belton keeper of finance C L Griffin keeper of the peace E C Smith Mount Hope chaplain Plans set for next meeting February 16.
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Herbert Buckley
Church St
Upsilon Upsilon
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc
Buckley
Basileus
Corey O. Mitchell
D.D. Crawford
A. D. Belton
C. L. Griffin
E. C. Smith
Mount Hope
Busy Beaver 4-H Club Hosts Fire Prevention Theme
William G. Clark Raleigh County 4-H Agent spoke at Beaver Elementary School to about 50 attendees. The Busy Beaver club presented a Fire Prevention program with tips for home and school safety and singing events. Sue Mann led as program chairman. helpers included Mary Gravely Benita Shrewsbury Theresa Wickline and Jimmy Bucy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County 4-H
William G. Clark
Busy Beaver
Beaver Elementary School
Sue Mann
Mary Gravely
Benita Shrewsbury
Theresa Wickline
Jimmy Bucy
Area Career Men Assigned Here Exchanging greetings are two Crab Orchard Army career men
Two Crab Orchard Army career men greet at Beckley Army Main Recruiting Station where Sgt Claude F Maynard Jr is now career counsellor and M Sgt Kenneth Manning is recruiter. Maynard joined Navy in 1943 served as military policeman guarding famous persons including Eisenhower De Gaulle Cary Grant Lana Turner. He took part in seven Pacific invasions during World War II and served recently in Orleans France 1959. He stayed at Richmond Virginia MP Field Office three years before joining here after AGS training. He studied at Mullens and Herndon High Schools and married Janet Cox Mabscott. they have an infant son John Howard.
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Crab Orchard Army
Claude F. Maynard Jr
Beckley
Kenneth Manning
Maynard
Navy
Army
Eisenhower
DeGaulle
Cary
Grant
Lana Turner
Orleans
France
Military Police Field Office
Richmond
Benjamin Harris
Ind
Sgt. Maynard
Mullens and Herndon
Janet Cox
Mabscott
John Howard
Beckley Driver Faces Police Court Hearing
Phil Thompson 46 of Beckley is ordered to appear in City Police Court Monday night on a charge of driving to the left of the highway center after a two car crash on North Fayette Street Wednesday. He allegedly hit Barbara Minton of Mankin Avenue at 2 25 p m. No injuries were reported and damages were about 200 dollars. A 15 year old from Woodlawn Avenue was arrested for Joy riding second offense and no operator license, and released to his parents.
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Phil Thompson
Beckley
North Fayette Street
Thompson
Barbara Minton
Mankin Avenue
Woodlawn Avenue
Vehicle Fire Damages Car On Locust Drive
Beckley fire crews were summoned to 206 Locust Dr at 9 20 a m Thursday where a 1962 model station wagon owned by C F Ratliff caught fire under the hood. Fire department spokesman said a rod punctured the engine and started the blaze. damage estimate not provided.
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Beckley
Locust Dr
C. F. Ratliff
Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollar Suit Filed in Raleigh County
Kathleen Cox filed a $7500 suit against Eugene C. Lusk Jr on U S Route 21 near Beckley Memorial Hospital on September 21 1962 alleging the defendant negligently struck her rear with his vehicle causing $100 in medical expenses and $750 in auto damage and asking for $7500 plus costs. Attorneys for the plaintiff are Anthony J Sparacino and Roy A Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Cox
Eugene C. Lusk Jr
Wildwood Ave
Beckley
Raleigh County
U.S. Route 21
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Anthony J. Sparacino
Roy A. Cunningham
Three Raleigh Officials Attend AASA Convention
Three Raleigh County school officials will attend the American Association of School Administrators annual convention in Atlantic City New Jersey February 16 to 20. Superintendent John W Saunders and Assistant Superintendents Mason M Anderson and Sherman C Trail were approved by the Board of Education at the Tuesday night meeting.
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Raleigh County
American Association of School Administrators
Atlantic City
N. J
John W. Saunders
Mason M. Anderson
Sherman C. Trail
Board of Education
Unemployed West Virginia workers study by WVU professor
A University of West Virginia survey of 200 men in the Emergency Employment Program shows average weekly income of 20 dollars during unemployment, with compensation and family support as main sources. Many cut spending on clothing food recreation and education, while past unemployment experience eased the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
UPI
West Virginia University
West Virginia
Thomas P. Gavett
University Bureau of Business Research
Gavett
Doctor's Mailbag on Vitamin B12 and Health Topics
The column answers reader questions on vitamin B12 sources and deficiency effects, menstrual cramps relief options, mineral oil nose care, tongue lumps in a teen, and whether extreme nervous tension can cause anemia. Dr Wayne Brandstadt notes he can’t answer individual letters but will address general-interest queries in future columns.
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Wayne G. Brandstadt
Raleigh Register
Brandstadt
Beckley Weather Station Delayed To Spring Opening
Senator Byrd announced the Beckley year round weather station opening has been delayed to spring. The Raleigh County facility at the airport will staff six, led by Louis Hayes, with five technicians from other stations. The station will provide general weather service, aviation and agriculture briefings, fire weather forecasts, hourly to six-hour forecasts, and 24 hour data access, linking to radar and national centers. Initial costs are estimated at 75000 dollars.
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Beckley
Robert C. Byrd
Raleigh County Memorial Airport
United States Weather Bureau
Louis Hayes
Bumpass
Wake Island
Juno
Alaska
Greenville
S. C
Richmond
Alasa
Byrd
Hayes
William and Mary College
Jacksonville
Fla
University of Florida
Furman University
Pennsylvania State
U. S. Department of Agricultural Graduate School
National Meteorological Center
Washington
D. C
Weather Bureau
Charleston
Cincinnati
Ohio
Rhodell Council Seeks Return of Fire Equipment
Rhodell Town Council demanded immediate return of fire equipment and boots loaned or taken by unauthorized persons. Mayor Cole pledged to identify those with items and return them to City Hall as hydrants are checked for repairs and a chlorine comparator is purchased.
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Rhodell
RNS
Council
Cole
ADC
Alex Hugbert
Sadie Simmons
Fire call in Coal City from Powell couple
The Sophia Volunteer Fire Department received an 8 50 a m call from Mr and Mrs J B Powell of Coal City and were told to stand down as the fire was under control.
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Sophia
J. B. Powell
Coal City
Contol
Pastor in Hospital After Heart Attack at Home
The Rev. W. J. Carter of First Baptist Church North Beckley is in satisfactory condition at Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital. He was admitted January 18 following a heart attack at his home on 800 F Street.
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W. J. Carter
F St
First Baptist Church
North Beckley
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Air Force personnel reassigned after training and service
Senior Master Sgt. Orwell B. Simpson returns to Charleston AFB after a three week Antarctica survey. Airmen Dodd Bibbs Orban Jennings Garrett Wills Alberty and others receive new assignments to bases including Stewart AFB Langley AFB Seymour Johnson AFB Kincheloe AFB George AFB and Germany after completing technical training in aircraft navigation electric and wire communications courses. Hardship details include marriages high school affiliations and family links in Tennessee Kentucky West Virginia and North Carolina.
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Charleston Afb
S. C
Antarctica
Orwell B. Simpson
Ashland
Miss
Ashland High School
Saen Simpson
Helen Judson
Fayetteville
U. S. Air Force
Sheppard Afb
Tex
Jerry W. Dodd
Knoxville
Oak Hill
Bibbs
Seymour Johnson Afb
N. C
Mount Hope High School
Clinard Bibb
Glen Jean
Keesler Afb
Julius Orban
Andy Orban Jr
Virginia St
Langley Afb
Collins High School
Russell M. Jennings
Beckley
Edward D. Garrett
Mount Hope
James H. Wills
Jennings
Robert Gunther
Kincheloe Afb
Mich
Woodrow Wilson High School
Virginia Willis
Garrett
Paul Garrett
Broad St
George Afb
Calif
Wills
Edward Wills
Germany
Beckley College
Linda Kincaid, Scarbro
Amarillo Afb
Clayton R. Alberty
Martha Alberty
Raleigh
Alberty
C. Wayne D. Dalton
Douglas Dalton
Dalton
Air Force trainees noted from Mississippi and South Carolina
Airman C Wayne D Dalton completes Air Force air traffic control training at Keesler AFB Mississippi and prepares for reassignment. Pvt David C Hatcher finishes Marine Recruit Depot Parris Island South Carolina recruit training. Airman Donald E Bennett stationed at Greenville AFB Mississippi for medical service specialist training.
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Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Parris Island
S. C
David C. Hatcher
James Hatcher
Hull St
Beckley
Greenville Afb
Miss
U. S. Air Force Medical Service
Donald E. Bennett
Nathan Bennett
Beaver
Citizens Scholarship Board to Meet at Woodrow Wilson High
The Citizens Scholarship Foundation board of directors at Woodrow Wilson High School will meet at 7:30 p.m. January 30 in Room 101 to assign committees, discuss affiliating with the Citizens Scholarship Foundation of America, and set a regular meeting date. The American Foundation newsletter notes New Hampshire plans and growth of the program from Fall River to 29 states and 100 chapters.
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Citizens Scholarship Board
Citizens Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors
Woodrow Wilson High School
Bernard White
White
Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America Inc
American Foundation
WWHS
New Hampshire
C.S.F
Fall River
Mass
The
Horoscope and World Facts From 1963 Field Enterprises
A mixed page notes the Great Pyramid details with height and base size while predicting future jet propelled belts for spacemen. It offers astrological guidance for all signs urging practical help to neighbors and caution in financial matters.
Almanac of January 25 1963 events and births
Friday January 25 1963 marks a day with notable historical notes including Daniel Shay’s 1787 attempted uprising in Springfield and Joseph Hooker’s 1863 rise to Northern Army of the Potomac command. It also notes the 1890 formation of the United Mine Workers and Bell’s 1915 cross country telephone service opening.
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Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Robert Burns
Daniel Shay
Federal Arsenal
Springfield
Mass
Joseph Hooker
Ambrose Burn- Side
United Mine Workers
American Federation of Labor
Alexander Graham Bell
State bids for 60 day meat supplies for Pine Crest Sanitarium
The State Division of Purchases in Charleston West Virginia invites sealed bids by 3 00 PM February 7 for 60 day meat requirements for Pine Crest Sanitarium. Bids must be on prescribed forms and bid forms available only until 4 PM the day before opening. Curtis S Wilson Director. 1-25-Fri-2-RR
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State Division of
Capitol Building
Charleston
West Virginia
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Division of Purchases
Curtis S. Wilson
Order of Publication in Raleigh County Divorce Suit
The circuit court orders Mayme I. Worley to answer the complaint in a divorce action brought by iDenzil Worley. She is a non resident. response due by February 13, 1963 to attorney Fletcher W. Mann at 108 South Heber Street Beckley WV. If unanswered, judgment may be entered. Clerk Harold Hanks entered January 17, 1963. CLASSIFIED DISPLAY.
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Mayme
W. Va
Harold Hanks
Notice to creditors for Morris Hochman estate
Creditors and beneficiaries of Morris Hochman deceased must file their claims with voucher verified at the Roy A. Cunningham office in Beckley West Virginia by July 22 1963 to avoid exclusion from the estate benefits. Beneficiaries must appear on that date to protect their interests. January 9 1963.
Notice to all heirs in Parrott estate
The estate of William Plesant Parrott decedents are to exhibit claims with vouchers verified to the undersigned at 213 Raleigh County Bank Building Beckley WV on or before July 22 1963. Beneficiaries must be present to protect their interests. Commissioner of Accounts Portsmouth 25 Fri 3 RR
Notice to Creditors and Beneficiaries of Charley Keffer
To creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of Charley Keffer, deceased, the estate whether due or not is notified to exhibit same before July 22, 1963. Given under my hand this 9th day of January, 1963. 1-25 Fri-3-RR
Notice to Exhibit Claims in the Smisko Estate
For the estate of Lucille Smisko deceased all persons notified to exhibit claims with vouchers, legally verified, at the undersigned office 213 Raleigh County Bank Building Beckley West Virginia on or before August 1 1963 otherwise they may be excluded from all benefits of said estate. Given under my hand this 2nd day of August 1963 RR.
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Morris Hochman
Raleigh County Bank
Beckley
West Virginia
Roy A. Cunningham
Raleigh County
William Plesant Parrott
Charley Keffer
Lucille Smisko
Mary Ann Smisko
Estate of Mary Ann Smisko Notice to creditors and beneficiaries
All persons having claims against the estate of Mary Ann Smisko, deceased, must file by August 1, 1963, or be barred from benefits. All beneficiaries are required to be present to protect their interests. Beckley West Virginia Building 3% RR.
Send Flowers—Perfect Remembrance For Special Days
Dias Floral Co offers thoughtful sympathy and tribute floral arrangements at 345 City Ave. Call 253-4561 for custom bouquets and same day delivery options for memorials and anniversaries.
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Dias Floral CO
City Ave
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Ture
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Buckley Heads Upsilon Chapter
Wayne Brandstadt
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Rhodell Council
Coal City Fire
Bennett
Lackland Afb
Shady Spring High School
Fifth Marine Expeditionary Brigade
U. S
Caribbean
William D. Wills
A. E. Wills
Daniels
Cpl
Roy L. Causey
Steve Causey
Hill St
Camp Pendleton
D. Hatcher
D. Bennett
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N. H
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R. I
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Field Enterprises, Inc
the Almanac
United Press International
William Penn
Colony
Pennsylvania
Idenzil Worley
Choy Webb & Neal Funeral Home Ambulance Service
R. H. Neal
Mgr
Vance Drive
Edger
Todd’s Grocery and Hardware
Foster Hardware Co
Main St
Dial
Beckley Newspapers
Becksley Newspapers Corporation
Robert L Amick
Hopkins
Valley Drive South
Stamford
Pass
Harvey and Thurmond
R. L. Amick
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