Go Now Pay Later Vacation Plan Widely Marketed
Raleigh County residents and others can travel worldwide on credit under the Go Now Pay Later plan, offered by American Airlines and supported by the AAA Beckley office. The plan covers travel costs payable over three to twenty months while lodging and meals remain the traveler's responsibility, with a required credit check and planning lead time.
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Melverost
American Air Lines
Earl C. Carter
Beckley
Automobile Club of America
Raleigh
Trans-World Airlines
United Air Lines
Carter
Driver Fined After Reckless Driving Plea
Roy Spears of South Charleston pled guilty to reckless driving and paid 25 dollars plus costs after arraignment before Magistrate T N Thurman. He was arrested Sunday on the West Virginia Turnpike by State Police.
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Roy Spears
South Charleston
Spears
T. N. Thurman
West Virginia Turnpike
Beginners Swimming Class Opens Monday Raleigh Red Cross
The Raleigh County Chapter of the American Red Cross sponsors a beginners swimming class starting Monday at 9 a.m. at Waterdale Pool. Mrs. H. H. Harvey will instruct. Open to children eight and older and non-swimmers to learn swimming and water safety.
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Raleigh County
American Red Cross
Waterdale
H. H. Harvey
Counties May Cover Teachers With Social Security
State Superintendent W. W. Trent says counties can extend social security to teachers and school staff without new legislation. An AG opinion says the Governor may appoint an agency to run a referendum among retirement system employees. Counties would fund matching contributions, require a two percent payroll deduction, and keep the existing retirement plan intact.
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W. W. Trent
Trent
John G. Fox
County Board of Education
Lake site talks continue for Raleigh County area
County clerk Harry E. Anderson says interest remains strong in a proposed five square mile lake for Raleigh County. Three additional potential sites will be inspected this week by Anderson and Raleigh County Court members, with trips planned to Maple Meadow, Richmond District and Shady Spring. A formal recommendation is hoped after the visits.
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Raleigh County
Harry E. Anderson
Anderson
Raleigh
Maple Meadow
Richmond District
Shady Spring
Hereford Breeders Plan Sale at New River
Plans for the eighth annual New River Hereford Sale were outlined at a 6 p.m. El Chico meeting of the New River Hereford Breeders Association. S. C. Ballengee announced the sale for Sept. 16 at the C. C. Lewis Farm in Daniels, with association officials from Fayette, Summers, Mercer and Raleigh Counties attending. Cattle inspection is set for July 26 and 27.
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el Chico
New River Hereford Breeders’ Association
S. C. Ballengee
C. C. Lewis
Daniels
Fayette
Summers
Mercer
Raleigh
Juvenile Ring To Be Arraigned In Beckley
Seven East Beckley youths aged 13 to 16 face arraignment before Raleigh County Criminal Court Judge Harry L. McCreery after Beckley Police described them as a gang. They admit stealing clothing personal effects doctor's instruments and auto parts from more than 25 cars and other targets including a Holyfield Candy Co truck and Woodrow Wilson High School concession stand. Three were jailed three others released to parents until arraignment.
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East Beckley
Raleigh County
Holyfield Candy Co
Laurel Terrace
Woodrow Wilson High School
Three Oaks Cafe
East Park Mission Continues Services This Week
East Park's Scott Avenue Independent Holiness Mission, led by Elder Ernest Stewart and assisted by Elder James Stewart of Florida, will continue services this week. An outing, a wiener roast and hayride, is planned Friday with pickups at Flynn's Store East Beckley 7 15 p.m. and Thompson's Store East Park 7 30 p.m.
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Scott Ave
East Park
Ernest Stewart
James Stewart
Florida
Spiritual Clouds of Joy
The
Young Peoples Chorus of
Hill Top
Flynn
East Beckley
Thompson
New Hope
New Hope Church
John Snead
Gregory Street
Tribe of
Zebulon
Arzella Mayo
Welcome Baptist No. 2 Missionary Circle
Mabel Johnson Wade
Scott Avenue
County considers lake boundary conclusion
A conclusion regarding a five square mile lake for the county can be made based on available data. Officials weigh boundaries and impact on jurisdiction, resources, and future land use. Further study is planned to finalize the lake’s administrative outline and related zoning considerations.
Youth Authority Report Asked On Defendant
Warren Hall a 20 year old Baltimore youth pleaded guilty to two check forgery counts and interstate transportation of a stolen motor vehicle before Judge Ben Moore in Beckley. He waives grand jury review and faces 60 days in youth authority custody pending its recommendation. Hall was arrested by Marlinton State Police for transporting a stolen vehicle from Baltimore to Pocahontas County and writing two checks under a mythical name. He said he stole the car to prove loyalty to a Baltimore gang.
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Youth Authority
Ben Moore
U. S. Southern District Court
Beckley
Warren Hall
Furthr
Hall
Marlinton
Pocahontas County
Beauty to Visit Beckley for Fort Cumberland Anniversary
Miss Fort Cumberland, winner of a Cumberland beauty contest, will visit Beckley at 1 p.m. today to invite city officials to Cumberland’s 200th anniversary celebration August 14 to 20. She will present Cumberland Mayor Roy W. Eves and invite Beckley Mayor A. K. Minter and residents to visit Cumberland for the event.
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Fort Cumberland
Beckley
Cumberland
Roy W. Eves
A. K. Minter
Fitzpatrick Rites Slated Thursday
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the residence for Basil Edward Fitzpatrick 89 of Richmond District who died in a farm tractor accident Monday. The Rev Ernest Barley will officiate and burial will follow in Fitzpatrick Cemetery. He was born June 30 1916 in Raleigh County and survived by his wife Iva his mother Maggie Gwinn one half brother C H Hickman two half sisters Marie Roope and Virginia Hickman and three children Jimmy Gordon and Mary Jane all at home. The body will be moved from E M Meadows Funeral Home Hinton to the residence today at 3 p.m.
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Basil Edward Fitzpatrick
Richmond
Ernest Barley
Bradley
Fitzpatrick Cemetery
Holiness Church
Fitzpatrick
Raleigh County
Iva
Maggie Gwinn
East Rainelle
Church of God Meeting Opened by Special Prayer
The annual State Convention of the Church of God opened at 9 30 a m with special prayer for missionaries and armed services personnel Rev G B Lemons Roanoke Va state superintendent spoke at 10 45 a m and Rev C L Barger Omaha Neb was to speak at 3 p m An estimated 1200 attended the first session Monday night Meetings held at Beckley Recreational Building Earl P Paulk of Tampa Fla state superintendent will be the main speaker each night Monday he spoke on Stripped For Battle and the story of David and Goliath theme and armor Refused by David Meetings will be held daily through Saturday.
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Church of God
G. B. Lemons
Roanoke
Church of God In
Virginia
C. L. Barger
Omaha
Neb
Beckley
Earl P. Paulk
Tampa
Fla
Churches of God In
Florida
Saul
David
Goliath
Gore Services Today Funeral for Willis E Gore
Funeral services for Willis E Gore will be held at 2 30 p m today at Lovern with Elder W A Tressenwriter in charge Burial will follow at Lovern Survivors include two sisters Mrs Hattie Gore Columbus and Miss Lula Pace Beckley a brother Robert Gore Beckley ten nieces and ten nephews Jackson and Sons Funeral Home directed the services
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Willis E. Gore
Lovern
W. A. Tressenwriter
Hattie Gore
Columbus
Lula Pace
Beckley
Robert Gore
Jackson and Sons Funeral Home
City Parking Lot Behind J. C. Penney Store
A local advisory notes a parking area behind the J. C. Penney store opening for public use. Officials urge careful driving and remind residents of posted hours and safety rules in the downtown commercial district.
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J. C. Penney
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