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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1960
Page
3
The annual meeting opened on Monday and will end Saturday. The Bible class is being taught by The Rev. Dewey A. Wilson of Crab Orchard. The 6th.
At a Raleigh County Baptist gathering led by Sophia, president of the Raleigh County Baptist Youth Association, Ted Crouch stands with Nancy Mills, Sharon Miles, and Cinda Clark of Shady Spring during a 9:55 am Bible Class break. Camp routines mix play and study as youngsters roam the grounds.
Gary Noble eleven enters Charleston Soap Box Derby hoping to follow his brother Benny Joe, 1947 Bluefield winner, by racing a 246.75 pound car. Gary, son of Wallace and Mrs. Noble of 408 S Kanawha St, will travel to Charleston Friday for inspection at Civic Center. Race Sunday begins 2 pm from Elk River Bridge ramp on Kanawha Boulevard.
L E Ward of the West Virginia Economic Development Agency told Beckley City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission that a guide plan is essential for sustained growth. He explained federal funds matching can support planning, with Beckley facing about 20 000 dollars cost, half funded by the city, over 18 months to two years. Ward noted the state’s mountainous terrain limits usable area and that EDA partners with consultants and local planners to tailor a city specific plan.
Beckley City Council approved a waiver of the five foot sidewalk setback for a proposed six story office building on Woodlawn Avenue and Barwood Street. Owner B H Hopkins said the half million dollar project would be an asset, and the council also approved subdivision of 29.5 acres at Mercer Street end, and a zoning modification for Garvis M Looney to build near Vance Drive and Wood Street. Residents urged drainage fixes on Whitestick Street due to heavy rains and sewer and oil runoff. A committee was named to study the issue while two councilmen were absent.
Two youths were treated at Beckley Hospital after bicycle accidents on Tuesday. Howard Collins nine, Mabscott, suffered a head injury when another child collided with him. Patricia Wood daughter of Roman Wood Prosperity, received a cut to her left leg while riding a bike.
Deanne Harvey eight year old son of Frank Harvey of Roosevelt Street was treated at Beckley Hospital Tuesday for an injured left arm after falling from a tree.
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