Whale kills man off Coogee Beach during fishing launch collision
A 70-foot whale struck a fishing launch near Coogee Beach killing William Morris 64 and injuring Jack Banning 39 who was rescued from the water. The incident prompted church stamp drive at Jane's Memorial Baptist Church to raise 200 S&H Green Stamps for ceiling tiles.
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Jane’s Memorial Baptist Church
Allen Avenue
S&h Green
Sydney
Australia
UPI
Coogee Beach
Here
William Morris
Jack Banning
Fire Chief's Son Helps Fight Rhodell Blaze
A fire at a five room Rhodell house caused about 5000 dollars in damages. Fire Chief Alex Huberts son and neighbors helped douse the flames around water pipes. Firemen from Mullens Sophia and Rhodell saved two adjacent homes.
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Rhodell
Helen
Alex Hubert
John Hawkins
Mullens
Sophia
Whitesville
Colcord
Leon Stover
Zachari Karantonis
Wyoming Seventh With Flu Like Cases
Wyoming County reports seventh highest influenza like disease cases for the week ending Jan 19 to the State Health Department. The county tallies 64 cases while Berkeley 80 Boone 142 Cabell 103 Jackson 112 Jefferson 85 and Putnam 125 exceed it. Raleigh has six cases. The report notes two animal bites, six chickenpox cases and 11 measles. Other contagions include four chickenpox, 10 German measles, three measles and two strep infections. Fayette lists one tuberculosis and one syphilis case.
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Wyoming County
State Department of Health Disease Control
Berkeley County
Boone County
Cabell
Jackson
Jefferson
Putnam
Raleigh
Fayette County
Police hunt supermarket thief across Deep River scene
In Deep River Connecticut police search for a thief who stole seven canned hams six packages of sandwich steaks two cans of lobster meat one sausage an electric fry pan and an electric waffle iron on Monday.
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Deep River, Conn
UPI
Judge Upholds Bidding on Bolt Mine Sale
United States District Judge John A. Field Jr. upheld the referee in bankruptcy’s order for sealed bids on the Bolt Mining Co. operation in Charleston. Joy Manufacturing Co. of Pittsburgh argued public auction would fetch more, but the mine may be sold as an entity or piecemeal to satisfy secured liens if bids fall short.
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Bolt Mining Co
Joy Manufacturing Co
Pittsburgh
United States
John A. Field Jr
Joy
Bruns Coal Co
Zanesville
Ohio
John A. Copenhaver Jr
Wreck on Francis Hill Involves School Bus
In Rhodell Wednesday morning a school bus carrying 50 children was among three vehicles wrecked on Francis Hill. Police Chief Irvin Simmons and Bennie Rubin were on the scene as Madison K. Lowery drove a Consolidated bus and a station wagon were wrecked in succession around 7:45 to 8:00 a.m. Officials cited frozen rain as the cause and noted the highway’s lack of guard rails, a danger frequently discussed with the State Road Commission urged to install barriers.
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Francis Hill
Rhodell
Irvin Simmons
Bennie Rubin
East Gulf
Killarney
Madison K. Lowery
Justice of Peace
Sophia
Raleigh County
State Road Commission
Well Child Guide Describes Rheumatic Fever Risks
The article explains that rheumatic fever often starts with a streptococcal throat infection and can affect joints nerves and the heart. It notes high gamma globulin levels in affected children and relatives, outlines symptoms including chorea and pain, and stresses penicillin treatment and long term preventive injections to reduce heart damage.
Compromise Bill on Slavery Introduced by Henry Clay
Jan 29 1850 Henry Clay introduces Senate Compromise Bill to settle disputes over slavery. Over the next decade US labor force is projected to grow by 13.5 million, with 46 percent of new workers under 25 years old.
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Henry Clay
Senate
United States
Daily Horoscope for Aries to Pisces 1963
The chart outlines sun sign predictions across the zodiac for 1963. Aries through Pisces receive brief guidance on emotions, finances, work, and travel with cautions about risk and decision making. The note closes citing Field Enterprises with the date.
PTA Meeting Canceled At Crescent Elementary
Weather forces the Crescent Elementary PTA to cancel tonight's meeting. President Whitley Perkins says a reschedule has not been set.
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Cresent Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association
Whitley Perkins
Girl Scout Bowling Party for Bradley Troop No. 77
Thirteen members of Intermediate Girl Scout Troop No. 77 of Bradley enjoyed a bowling party Monday afternoon in Beckey. Attendees included Carol Smith Annette Vandall Diana Fry Marian Webb Kathy Arthur Elaine Ogden Diana Wurst Susan Snell Gaye Davis Linda Hilton Charlotte Edmonds Sharon Walker and Penny Persinger. Kathy Arthur received birthday wishes for turning 12. Transportation was provided by Mrs. James Arthur Mrs. Edward Webb and troop leader Mrs. F N Ogden.
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Bradley
Beckey
Carol Smith
Annette Vandall
Diana Fry
Marian Webb
Kathy Arthur
Elaine Ogden
Diana Wurst
Susan Snell
Gaye Davis
Linda Hilton
Charlotte Edmonds
Sharon Walker
Penny Persinger
James Arthur
Edward Webb
F N. Ogden
Raleigh Custodians Seek Improved Working Conditions
Raleigh County School Custodians Association led by Prince Lilly says the Board of Education is considering requests to deter better working conditions. The group met on Saturday and heard the plan for the next meeting on February 23.
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Raleigh County School Custodians Association
Prince Lilly
Lilly
Board of Education
I day program set for Beckley insurance men
Two Beckley insurance men plan to attend the Eighth Annual West Virginia I Day at the Holiday Inn in Charleston on February 11. R D Watts and William F Watts of R D Watts Insurance Agency will speak and join workshops on primary coverages and veterans programs led by General J S Gleason Jr administrator of Veterans Affairs.
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Beckley Insurance
West Virginia
Holiday Inn
Charleston
R. D. Watts
William F. Watts
R. D. Watts Insurance Agency Inc
J. S. Gleason Jr
Veterans Affairs
Appalachian Power Company
Public Service Commission of
Joe P. Gills
Baptistry incident at Polytechnic Church of Christ in Fort Worth
A cleaner sneaked into the church baptistry and fell into 4% feet of water at Polytechnic Church of Christ in Fort Worth. Rev. Leroy Brownlow found wet newspapers outside the baptistry but nothing of value was missing from the church.
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Fort Worth, Tex
UPI
Polytechnic Church of Christ
Leroy Brownlow
Lost boxer dog reunites with owner via police car
A female boxer in Lakewood California hopped into a patrol car and refused to leave until officers drove her to a police sub station for a reunion with her owners. The incident was reported by UPI in a brief animal tale.
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Lakewood
Calif
UPI
Tuesday
Death notices and funeral announcements from Shelton Foster Rhodes
Death notices list Daytee Shelton 32 Sun died Friday with funeral at Rising Sun Baptist Church in Sun at 1:30 p.m. Burial in Sun Cemetery. Arrangements by Ritchie Johnson. Nannie Foster 60 Raleigh funeral 1:30 p.m. Monday January 28 at Ritchie Johnson Chapel. Greenwood Memorial Park burial. Rev H E Davis officiating. O A Rhodes 61 Brandon Florida formerly Stanaford died Jan 24 in Florida from train car collision. Funeral 2 p.m. Jan 29 Stamford Missionary Baptist Church. Burial Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers listed. Webb Neal Funeral Home. O A Rhodes 63 Brandon Florida died Jan 24 from train-car collision. Funeral 2 p.m. Jan 29 Stamford Missionary Baptist Church. Burial Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers include installer repairmen of C P Telephone and Telephone Pioneers.
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Shelton Shelton
Sun
Rising Sun Baptist Church
Allen Wilson
Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Inc
Foster Foster
Nannie
Raleigh
Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor
H. E. Davis
Greenwood Memorial Park
Rhodes Rhodes
O. A
Virginia Thayer
Brandon
Florida
Stanaford
Webb and Neal Funeral Home
Vance Drive
Stamford Missionary Baptist Church
Stamaford
Webb and Neal
Rev
Co. W. Jones
Sunset Memorial Park
C & P Telephone Company
Te Telephone Pioneers
Webb & Neal Funeral Home
Motel Managers Needed For Interview at American Motels
Advertises for men women and couples over 25 with no high school requirement. Mentions a short home study course and two weeks of practical training at a modern motel. Interview by writing to American Motels Inc P O Box 449 East Liverpool Ohio with address occupation and phone.
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American Motels, Inc
P. O
East Liverpool
Ohio
Wright's Radio Service and Rogers Plumbing Ad
Home and auto radios repaired with pickup and delivery service. Work guaranteed by Wright's Radio Service. Dial 252 3509. For modern plumbing and heating rely on W C Rogers Plumbing and Heating at 104 Temple Street with prompt dependable repair service.
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John W. Eye Television
West
Neville St
Dial
Dia
Ashworth
Wass
Williamson Heating Systems
Sprague
Wright
W. C. Rogers Plumbing & Heating
Temple St
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Coe
Beckley Newspaper Corp
Wyoming
THE
Wayne Brandstadt
Assa
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Capricorn
Aquarius
Field Enterprises, Tne
PTA
Hopkins
Valley Drive South
Beckley
the Almanac
United Press International
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
New Haven
Conn
Congress
Coast Guard
Washington
Knickerbocker Theater
Burma
India
Henry Brooks Adams
Dial Floral CO
City Ave
Webb & Neal Funeral Home Ambulance Service
R. H. Neal
Mgr
Sander
Edger
Todd’s Grocery and Hardware
Beaver
Foster Hardware Co
Main St
W. Va
Beckley Newspapers
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Robert L. Amick
Beckley Newspapers Corp. Painting & Wallpapering
Sam G. Foley
Lowell Foley
Earl S. Huddle
Earl’s Studio
Stella’s
Gibson Hotel Oceana
Zella
Southern Institute of Graphic Arts
South
P. O. Box
Nashville 2
Tennessee
Sparks
Laverne
Prince
Willey Brothers
Hinton
Land OF OZ Day Nursery
West Neville ST
Ieee Germraceninman Edeigs Aieeeepchnepen
Jan Campbell Music Co
Jim Green
J. S. Rogers
Maple Avenue
Fayetteville
Raleigh Insurance Agency
Tax Commission
Sears, Roebuck &Co
New York
WELY
Arista Employment Agcy Dept
Jamaica
N. Y
Alex
Bland Street
Bluefield
Avon
Bostick Ave
Brown
Retail Credit Co
H. T. Martin
P.O
E. Robinson Avenue
Barberton
O. H. Bennett
E. Beckley
R.stinson
Myers _Ave
Nature Shop
Scott’s Kennels
Fotos & Co
Shumate
Eccles
Best Furniture Co
S. Fayette St
Singer
Dowdy
S. Kanawha
East Beckley
Reva Naomi Justice
Raleigh County Bank
Roy A. Cunningham
Means Lumber Co
Sisson St
Youngstown
Halstead
Beck
Stamford
Harvey and Thurmond
R. L. Amick
G. I
Mullins
Const. Co
Oak Hill
Jim Chambers
American Glass & Mirror Co. Inc
Mt. Hope Rd
F.H.A
Quality Lumber & Supply Co
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