Weather Details AIRPORT CONDITIONS and River Status
24 hour period ending 16 a m. High 65 at 5 pm. Low 41 at 6 30 am. 7 am 43. Precip None. Wind SE 6 mph. Pressure 30.29 falling. Sun 8 49 pm. Sunrise 6 10 am. Greenbrier 4 ft above normal muddy and falling. Lake normal and muddy 7 gates open. Needles 113 high. Duluth 38 low. Sunday to Tuesday: showers and thundershowers daily with highs in 80s and lows in 50s.
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Hinton
Needles
Calif
Duluth
Minn
New Doctor Joins VA Hospital Staff
Dr. Gualberto Gokim a gastroenterologist and board qualified surgeon joins Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital staff with effective date July 1 He trained at Santo Thomas University Philippines served on its medical staff before 1967 then two years at St Joseph Hospital Baltimore and three years with Lahey Clinic Boston He cites Beckley warmth as a contrast to other regions His hobby is photography and he lives at 200 Veterans Ave with wife Rizalina an ophthalmologist and daughter Maria four they will attend St Francis de Sales Church
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Gualberto Gokim
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Gokim
Santo Thomas University
Philippines
St Joseph Hospital
Baltimore
Lahey Clinic Foundation
Boston
Mass
Beckley
U.S
Youth Opportunity Camps Open Monday in Raleigh County
Ten state and local groups sponsor two youth camps at the Raleigh County 4H Camp directed by Donald Underwood and Miss Carrie Atkinson. Camp runs July 14 for the first session and July 17 21 for the second, with about 1000 registrants each. Activities include mountain music by Franklin George, a trip to see Honey in the Rock, local band performances, a judo demonstration, outdoor drama singers visit, and an evening campfire. Classes cover recreation, first aid, sewing, foods, motorcycle safety, archery, nature, softball, hunter safety, and volleyball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Donald Underwood
Carrie Atkinson
Franklin George
Princeton
Worderfel
West Virginia
Troy Cook
Hatfields and McCoys Draw 668 Viewers in Cold Night
West Virginia Historical Drama Association presented Hatfields and McCoys at Cliffside Amphitheater Grandview State Park drawing 668 attendees amid cold weather. Attendees included 21 from the Department of Mental Health and 40 from Roan City Community Action Association in Spencer across 16 states. Total season attendance stands at 5947 with Hatfields at 3954 and Honey in the Rock at 1987. For tickets write Box 1205 Beckley WV 25801 or call (304) 253-8313.
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Hatfields & McCoys
Cliffside Amphitheater
Grandview State Park
Department of Mental Health
Roan City
Rock
Beckley
West Virginia
Army Enlists 23 During June in Local Station
Twenty three men enlisted in the U S Army through the local recruiting station in June. Among them twin brothers Ronald and Donald Tinsley of Bluefield joined under the Buddy Plan and volunteered for Korea after training. Other enlistees include Robert Smith Pineville Ross Carter and Frederick Bragg Oceana Kermit Riser New Richmond Lessie Adkins Pineville Stephen Johnson Rockview Darrell Johnson New Richmond Roosevelt Moore Long Branch Gregory Vaughn Pickaway Thomas Robertson Beckley Thomas R Billings Midway Russell J Truman Gauley Bridge Gary W Philpot Oceana Eugene F McMillion Gauley Bridge Mark Cline Gauley Bridge Ralph Thorne Oak Hill David Halsey Hotchkiss James Whitlock Beckley Daniel Eckle Glen Morgan Franklin Mullins Kopperston Paul Eller Slab Fork Clarence Proctor Mount Hope and others in divisions and units.
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U. S. Army
Harry Biser
Ronald
Donald Tinsley
Bluefield
Korea
Robert Smith
Pineville
Ross Carter
Frederick Bragg
Oceana
Kermit Riser
New Richmond
Lessie Adkins
Stephen Johnson
Rockview
Darrell Johnson
Roosevelt Moore
Long Branch
Gregory Vaughn
Pickaway
Thomas Robertson
Beckley
Thomas R. Billings
Midway
194Th Armored Division
Russell J. Truman
Gauley Bridge
Gary W. Philpot
Eugene F. McMillion
Mark Cline
Ralph Thorne
Oak Hill
101St Airborne Division
David Halsey
Hotchkiss
James Whitlock
D2nd Airborne
Samuel Hickman
Daniel Eckle
Glen Morgan
4Th
Franklin D. Mullins l
Kopperston
Europe
Paul Eller
Slab Fork
Clarence Proctor
Mount Hope
Artillery
Beckley Wally Byam Unit Wins at International Rally
Five Beckley unit members earned honors at the International Rally in Louisville Kentucky held June 27 to July 4. Mary Davis and Marvin Davis won the large costume contest with authentic Mexican outfits. Andy Campbell and Mary Campbell won first prize in the driving contest among 25 entrants. Alan Truman Jr. received a special merit for his art entry. The Beckley group joined 360 Airstream trailer families totaling about 10 000 people. Next year’s rally is in Bozeman Montana with a local rally July 21–23 at the Davis farm on 4H Lake Road.
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Beckley
Wally Byam Caravan Club
Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center
Louisville
Beckley Unit
Mary Davis
Marvin
Andy
Ivaners
Internati
Bozeman
Mont
Davis Farm
Lake Road
Military Men In The News At Home And Overseas
Navy personnel from Mabscott Raleigh and Prosperity graduate from recruit training at Great Lakes. Alfonzo Richardson and Fred C. Smith earn training completion. Johnny C. Johnson places in top ten percent at Lakehurst. William S. Harsanyi earns oceanography degree at Monterey Naval Postgraduate School. Johnson, a Woodrow Wilson alum, also noted.
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Navy
Fred C. Smith
Mabscott
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes, Ill
Alfonzo Richardson
David Richardson
Raleigh
Great Lakes
Navy Airman
Johnny C. Johnson
Naval Air ‘Technical Training Center
Lakehurst
N.J
William S. Harsanyi
Woodrow Wilson High School
Sharon K. Bailey
Prosperity
Naval Postgraduate i School
Monterey
Calif
Postgraduate School
Jacket Johnson
Betty L. McCoy
Naval Air Technical Training Center
I Woodrow Wilson High School
American Wind Symphony to Perform in Beckley and Nearby
The American Wind Symphony directed by Robert Austin Boudreau will give a Beckley concert at the United Methodist Temple on July 12 at 8 pm. The group, affiliated with Point Park College, also plays July 11 in Wyoming County and July 13 at Camp Thomas E. Lightfoot in Hinton. They perform on inland waterways aboard the Point Counterpoint barge and will be joined by poet Paul Zimmer.
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Windat
Symphony of Pittsburgh
Oceana High School Athletic
United Methodist Temple
Beckley
Robert Austin Boudreau
Wyoming County
Camp Thomas E. Lightfoot
Hinton
Point Park College
Pittsburgh
Point Counter
Oceana High School
SS Ose
Engineers State Monday Meeting
Gary T. Lilly of J. O. Lively Manufacturing will discuss RAW COAL handling facilities at Decker Mine Montana and a $6 million contract for coal handling at St Paul Minnesota. Five million tons annual capacity expected with automative unloading of unit trains. Meeting to start with social hour 6 15 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. in Henrys Patio Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary T. Lilly
J. 0. Lively Manufacturing and Equipment Co
Glen White
West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers
Lively
Decker, Mont
Lilly
St. Paul
Minn
Decker Mine
Veteran Air Force Sergeant Earns Commendation Medal
Veteran Air Force Sergeant Cooper earns the Joint Service Commendation Medal before departing for reassignment to the 4th Combat Support Squadron at Seymour Johnson AFB North Carolina He reported to DESC Dayton in February 1969 after service at Wright Patterson AFB and Vietnam tour He is a 17 year veteran born December 8 1937 a 1966 Shady Spring High School graduate and is married to Lorraine Slavick with five children living at 113 Spinning Road Dayton.
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Cool Ridge
Seymour Johnson Afb
North Carolina
F. W. ‘Martin
Defense Electronics Supply Center
Dayton
Ohio
California
Kadena AB
Okinawa
Ellington Afb
Texas
Richards-Gebaur Afb
Missouri
Vietnam
Cooper
Sth
Wright-Patterson
AIR Force
Odd
Shady Spring
Lorraine R. Slavick
Blanche Green
Roubidaux
1Calif
George H. Slavick
Long
Ambulance Dispatching System Installed in Beckley Region
A new ambulance dispatching system awaits FCC licensing to begin operations at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. Dr. L Perry Hyde says the setup links BARH ambulances with sheriff and Beckley police monitors and will connect to regional emergency communications. The system operates on two frequencies and mirrors setups in six area hospitals for disaster response.
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Beckley Appalachian
Mountaineer Family Health
Federal Communications Commission
L. Perry Hyde
Barh
Hyde
West
Virginia Regional Health Council
Buffalo Creek
Mercer
Wyoming
Logan Counties
Mercer County Health Center
Peter Purdue
Anderson Radio and Television
Bluefield
Perdue
MFHP
Marsh
Tork
Shady Spring
Coal Firm Cuts Strip Mine Jobs at Rowland Mine
Consolidation Coal Co. trimmed staff at the Rowland Mine near Ameagie in Raleigh County by furloughing 22 workers and moving 20 underground. Mine Manager Phil Weber said surface mining will continue at a reduced volume. About 125 are employed. production will restart after the vacation when workers return Monday.
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Consolidation Coal Co
Rowland
Ameagie
Raleigh County
Phil Weber
Meetings Cancelled by Paul Gunter for July and August
Commander Paul Gunter of American Post No 32 announces July and August meetings are canceled due to vacation season. Regular monthly gatherings will resume September 12.
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Paul Gunter
American Post No. 32
Gunter
Beckley area arrests and notices draft include court actions
The report lists multiple arrests by city police and sheriff's deputies including Johnny Ray Kincaid posting a $50 bond on a petit larceny warrant and Robert Lewis Quillen jailed for driving with a revoked license. Other entries note drunken driving charges, peace warrants, and a 48 hour jail sentence with fines. A Beckley Fire Department first aid call and a Democratic Party mass convention notice are included.
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Glen Morgan
Johnny Ray ‘Kincaid
Joe Rodrigue
Rodriguez
Robert Lewis Quillen
Crab Orchard
Lorena Wallace
Donte Milam
Willie Amar
Mool St
Joe Rodriguez
Timothy Phillips
Route 1
Sullivan
South Valley Drive
Beckley
Winger Ave
W. R.meador
Beckley Appalachian ‘Regional ‘Hospital
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VA Hospital
Lee Marvin
Gene Hackman
Cinema Center
National General Pictures
Panavision
Technicolor
Central Ave
W. VA
Wternational Pictures
Sam Ata
Happy Nova
Violance
Antoirette Mayivard
Dwayne E. Avery
Southern
Hatfields
Pineville DR. IN
Raleigh Drive
Bae Son Cvenoooice
Lale Robertson
Button
Jase Robertson
Howard Keel
Edgar Buchanan
Barbara Jean
Jack B. Harris
Swemmateorl
Dean
Eagles Club
Matfids
Ladge
Ial
Stone
Ginny
Nick Pugh
Ginny Ross
Richardson
Woodrow ‘Wilson High School
Mullens, West Virginia
FBI
J. W. Coop
Company of Killers
Loretta Haddad
James Warden
Raleigh County Armory
Beckley, W. VA
Showtime
Loretta Lynn
The
Coal Miners
Randy
Sandy Bennett
Kenny Starr
Ray Grif
Armory
Watkins Gifts
Plaza
Heck’s Dept. Store
Colony Drug
Rimmer Drug
Cohen’s Drug
Jo Ann’s
Tri-State Productions, Inc
American Wind Symphony
Engineers
Ra-Les
Homer
Atlanta
Georgia
Sounds OF
Sintury
Jerry Gunter
T. Sgt
Lonnie Cooper
Oak Hill-Fayetteville
Knight Beats
Bradley
Charley A. Shumate
Coal City
Miss Wallace
Democratic Party
Raleigh County Court House
Charleston
Arthur Porter
Sophia Od Hall
Louis A. Gall Jr
Court House
Joseph Howard Greene
Beaver Fire House
Raleigh’ County
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