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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1960

Page

12

Over 6 000 To Register At University

More than 6 000 students are expected to register for second semester classes at West Virginia University. Registration will be held Friday and Saturday with first classes on Monday. Evening education classes begin at 3 p m Saturday in the Field House. At Institute graduate Center of Science and Engineering registration is Feb 1 from 6 30 to 10 p m in the WV State College gym. Extension classes are offered in many state communities with cities listed for second semester credits.

Morgantown West Virginia University J. Everett Long Long Graduate Center of Science & Engineering West Virginia State College Baker Beckley Bluefield Buckhannon Charleston Clarksburg Elkins Fairmont Glenville Harrisville Hinton Huntington Keyser Kingwood Lewis

Airmen Return as Assignments Change at U S bases

Capt Edgar Lewis son of Mr and Mrs James A Leewis Lester returns from three years in England and France to McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Kansas. Airman C Hugh R Williams III son of Rev Hugh Williams and Mrs Goldie Williams Hope leaves Lackland AFB San Antonio for Little Rock AFB Jacksonville Arkansas as water specialist. Weekend guests at 725 S Fayette St include Mrs Moore and Mrs Taylor. Raymond Belcher returns home after eye surgery at Beckley Memorial Hospital with eye removed. Carrie Thomas released from Beckley Hospital after 10 days. Two car collision on South Oakwood Ave at City Avenue caused $95 damages. drivers William Tomzyk and Orville Oswall Mayo not charged.

United States England France Air Force Edgar Lewis James A. Leewis Lester Bryd Prillerman High School Hampton Institute Hampton Lewis McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Kan Hugh R. Williams III Hugh Williams Goldie Williams Hope Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas Little Rock Air Force Base Jacksonville Ark Rankin High School Rankin Williams University of Pittsburgh First Union Baptist Church Mt. Hope Raymond Belcher Westmoreland Street Beckley Memorial Hospital Belcher South Oakwood Avenue City Avenue William Tomzyk Sprague Orvile Oswall Mayo S. Oakwood Ave

Beaver Lions District Governor Visit Thursday

District Governor C O Warren will visit Beaver Lions Club Thursday for a 6 30 p m dinner at the Lions Building. President Zina French and Secretary Kermit Okes will meet with officers and members to discuss Lions administration and service programs. Entertainment by Spring Teens from Shady Spring High School.

Beaver Lions Club C. O. Warren Lions Building Warren Zina French Kermit Okes Beaver Club Lions Administration Shady Spring High School Mason Anderson Beaver International Association of Lions Clubs District 29-N Lions Club Bluefield Lions Club

Vannoy Convicted of Manslaughter in Ra leigh County

In Ra leigh County Criminal Court Tuesday George Norman Vannoy was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of Charles Hartsell Bruce at The Rove tavern on Shady Spring road. The jury heard no defense witnesses. sentence ranges one to five years. The defense noted a motion to set aside the verdict.

George Norman Vannoy Charles Hartsell Bruce Rayleigh County Criminal Court Bruce Rove Shady Spring Road Vannoy Sidney Anderson Anderson

Intensified Rural Development Activity Across Regions

Intensified activity in rural development is anticipated nationwide. The Rural Development Program begun in 1956 targets farm, marketing, industrial and educational resources in areas with many small farms, now advancing in 200 counties across 30 states and Puerto Rico under a National Committee created in October 1959.

National Committee For Rural Development Committee On Organization Puerto Rico

First Scholarship Assured By Fund

The Whitlock Memorial Fund reached $564 over the weekend guaranteeing the first year’s scholarship. Jerry Lilly, permanent chairman of the fund committee, said more has been pledged to the commemorative scholarship honoring John W.

Whitlock Jerry Lilly Lilly John W

WVU opens 208 freshman scholarships for 1960 intake

West Virginia University began accepting 208 freshman scholarships for students entering in 1960. Applications are via high school principals with a March 15 deadline. Scholarships range from partial to full tuition and fees, with awards in multiple fields and sources including Board of Governors, Claude Worthington Bodem, and General Motors. Whittock, a 1959 Woodrow Wilson High School graduate, is highlighted among notable recipients.

Board of Governors Achievement Claude Worthington Benedum General Motors Whitlock Woodrow Wilson High School Lilly

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Roger Taylor S. Fayette St George E. Moore Harry Taylor Carrie Thomas S. Fayette Street Beckley Hospital First Christian Church Young Men's Christian Association Dallas Tex Lions International West Virginia State University Elvis J. Stahr Jr Peoples Credit Neville St Freezer
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