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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1966

Page

3

Sophian Receives One-Year Term In 2nd DD Case

In a county courtroom judge Ballard sentenced Sophia Sizemore to one year in county jail and revoked his operator's license after a prior term, while a charge of failing to comply with a lawful order was dismissed. Several trials were continued or reset, including grand larceny and breaking and entering cases, with dates moved to February and early sessions adjourned to morning hours. A separate case related to Crab Orchard Elementary School theft of $120 was noted.

Nterpeam. Iy Fein Te Elgie Lee Matthews Thomas Dewey Treadway James Carl Sampson Sidney Murphy Cereet Lacy Poems Dry Creek Marsh Fork Ballard Blevins Chicago C Crab Orchard

Four Firms Seek Mine Permits in WV Area

Four companies submit mining permit applications to the Charleston office. Q and M Coal Co No 10 of Sewell with five employees, Wilford Quesenberry, manager. Coal Co Raleigh County with eight state workers, Lester Steele, Beckley owner. Coal Co Leckie No 31 Greenbrier County with eight employees, Virl Kyle Rupert, owner. Permits issued upon approval after review.

Q& M "Coal Co Sewell I Ae Wilford Quesenberry Ee Eleets Coal Co Raleigh County Staime Lester Steele Beckley Coal Co. Leckie No Greenbrier County Virl Kyle Rupert Charleston

Under the Law of Averages the Dumbest Dope Shines

A terse aphorism discusses rare moments of competence among the least capable, noting that even poor performers can have brief flashes of ability under the law of averages.

Beckley Girl Named Among Nation's Most Promising Scientists

Linda Sue Powers, 17, daughter of Luther and ______ Powers of Beckley, is one of 300 high school seniors nationwide selected for the annual Science Talent Search. About 25,798 graduates were considered with 2,883 chosen. Powers excels in chemistry, plays in bands, and has attended a Youth Leadership Camp. She holds a Silver Medal in Chemistry and is active in student organizations and church.

Beckley Linda Sue Powers Luther Powers Mankin Ave Colleges En Project Beld Linda University of California Hi-Y Flying Eagle Camp Horseshoe WWHS

Waddell Resigns Woodrow Wilson Teaching Post

Raleigh County Board of Education approves several staff changes for second semester. Moody Waddell Kas ner moves to Pettus High, Lavenia Stamper to Pettus, Belva Hullman to Lincoln, and Aretta Workman named permanent Pineknob principal. Kathleen Hoover and Betsy Summers placed in elementary roles. Bernard Bowyer and G Mitchell resign as bus drivers. Virgil Lewis Jr. and Roy Lee Brown hired as drivers. Donnie Shupe and Flicka Starkey hired as substitute teachers.

Raleigh County Board of Education Moody Waddell Kas Ner Marsh Fork High Lavenia Stamper Pettug Belva Hullman Lincoln Eckley Aretta Workman Opal Miller Kathleen Hoover Pettus Betsy Summers Bernard H. Bowyer Aas G. Mitchell Virgil Lewis, Jr Roy Lee Brown Donnie Shupe Flicka D. Starkey

Exams Set For Raleigh County Youths By Center

Beclley Opportunity Center schedules fee examinations for Raleigh County youths under a project supported by the Beckley Area Labor Council. The program aims to assist youths from low income backgrounds through the YDC.

Raleigh County Beckleyouth

Sons Of Revolution Elect New Captain James Ellison Chapter

At a Monday meeting of the Captain James Ellison Chapter the out-going president Donnelly spoke on Revolutionary War regional history. Ladies night was observed. Attendees included Harry Arnott Henry Arnott Irma Ueltner Beckley Dr W P Bittinger Shirley Donnelly George Eads Oak Hill Col E S Summerfield E B Wood Sr Fayetteville.

Sheridan S James Ellison Donnelly Harry Arnott Heny O. Arnott Irma Ueltner Beckley W. P. Bittinger Shirley Donnelly George Eads Oak Hill E. S. Summerfield E.B. Wood Sr Fayetteville

Drowned Man Revives During Morgue Transport

A Fiji police escort transporting a presumed drowned man to the morgue reports the so called corpse sat up in the ambulance asking where he was being taken. The revived man, identified as Kata, was resuscitated after the bumpy ride and mouth to mouth breathing.

Java Fiji

Beckley College Group Granted a Charter

Beckley College Group receives a charter from Sigma Alpha Rho. Delta Phi fraternity officers named include President David Lindsey and Vice President Peter Guss with Bill Mackenzie as treasurer. Dr. John Daniel serves as advisor with Bill Mooney as assistant advisor.

Delta Phi Fraternity Beckley College Sigma Alpha Rho Orison Washington, D. C David Lindsey Peter Guss Bill Mackenzie John Daniel Bill Mooney

3rd Avenue Girl Charged After One Car Collision

Miss Jeri Lynn Michael, 18, of ae Avenue, was charged after a one car collision on North Kanawha Street. A 1964 model car driven by Michael struck a second 1964 model owned by Ohio Valley Leasing, causing $500 in damage with no injuries reported. Court date set for January 31. Other incidents included blocking a driveway fines and a peace warrant arrest.

Jeri Lynn Michael Ae Avenue Pass North Kanawha St Michael Ohio Valley Leasing Ionce Burnsales Rt. L Weeve Va Frank Alderson Beckley Rodger Lee Coleman Dave Cella Sophia Bunk Weddle Raleigh County Estra Weddle Lozier’s Richard Dickerson Neville Street Raleigh Dickerson Asbury Park N. J

West Virginia TV to Air New Math Series for Elementary

The West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority will broadcast Sets and System on Channel 8 at 7:30 a.m. Saturdays starting January 29. The program aims to teach the new math concepts with an accompanying teachers’ guide for classroom use.

Tec Ues Prinane West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority Eastern Educational Network

Next Meeting Feb 8 Tolliver Heads Fire Fighters

Tolliver Callaway Heights will spearhead a committee to secure fire protection for Proy Dry Hill Maxwell Callaway Heights Cranberry Sprague Skelton and the 1921 By-pass. Officers elected include Mrs priors Prosperity vice Jack Honaker secretary treasurer and a board with two reps from each community.

Peace Steve Acme Plaza A-Mart Green Store Valley Esso Dot’s Packette Dearing Brothers

Scholarship Committees Named By Stoco Group

Three committees were named by the Citizen's Scholarship Foundation of Stoco High School during a Monday night meeting at Coal City Community Church. The drive runs February 1 to 15 with Darrell Thompson as chairman of scholarship and finance committee, James Shumate as chair of the finance committee, and Daley Walker as chair of the nominating committee. The public is invited to an oral meeting at Stoco.

Citizen’s Scarship Foundation Stoco High School Coal City Darrell Thompson Comee James Shumate Daley Walker Stoco

Woodrow Inducts 35 Into Honor Society Ceremony

Woodrow College inducted 35 new members into its honor society. In a group photo, back row from left to right are Glen da Combs, Beverly Darby, Brenda Ernst, Johnette Evans, Ann Gearhart and Deborah Goodman.

Woodrow Glenda Combs Beverly Darby Brenda Ernst Johnette Evans Ann Gearhart Deborah Goodman

Delta Mathena and Deane Lisce in US bout

Two individuals Delta Mathena and Deane Lisce Panteplus appear in a brief sports or event note from a US source. The fragment hints at a match or competition but provides no clear details on date location or outcome. The readable portion preserves names and indicates an athletic context.

78 Persons Apply For Jobs Here

Mrs. Sally Bragg, manager at the West Virginia Employment Office, reports 78 people applied for work during the week of January 18 to 25. Occupations listed include truck driver, railway mail clerk, bookbinder, salesman, electrician, welder, mechanic, cashier, clerk typist, day worker, and various skilled and labor roles.

Sally Bragg Mana W. Va S. Payette St Cian

Meat Prices Drive Lunar Theme in Market Notes

A quirky column ties meat prices to a fanciful tale of a cow leaping the moon, followed by steers, calves, hogs, and lambs in a playful market reflection. The piece blends rural pricing with a whimsical celestial image to comment on supply and demand.

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