Community Education Demonstration Project Led by Raleigh County Group
The Raleigh County Community Action Association oversees a federal education demonstration effort focused on creative self expression in drama music and art at the Stamford center. After each session counselors review plans for the next day and participants engage in group activities with leaders Gaile Hadley and Drema Hoskins among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Community Action Association
Gaile Hadley
Stamford Center
David Hanna
Drema Hoskins
Milly Stephen
Veterans Transition Program Expands To Air Force Navy Marines
The Project Transition pilot, ordered by Secretary McNamara, broadens to the Air Force Navy and Marine Corps. Enlisted personnel with 1 to 6 months left, lacking marketable skills, train in postal work, auto and track mechanics, data processing, welding, clerk and sales skills. Remedial education offered for those who did not finish high school.
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Defense
Air Force
Navy
Marine Corps
Army
Fort Knox
Robert S. McNamara
San Francisco Navy Base
Camp Lejeune
N.C
Randolph Afb
Tex
Post Office Department
Knox
Tams To Close Company Store After 57 Years
The Tams Company Store, operated by Winding Gulf Coals Inc, will close July 31 due to mine closure and declining business. Wind ing Gulf will keep payroll and general offices in Tams. other stores remain open in McAlpin Princewick East Gulf Maben and Crab Orchard. Manager W J Robinson will run post office duties. new quarters are prepared in the building for a post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tams Company
Winding Gulf Coals Inc
W. J. Robinson
Tams
W. A. Haslam
Winding Gulf
McAlpin
Princewick
East Gulf
Maben
Crab Orchard
Robinson
5 655 Attend Honey In The Rock This Season
The total attendance for Honey In The Rock this season reached 5 655 with 179 viewers from 12 states. States represented were California Florida Georgia Illinois Kentucky Maryland New York North Carolina Ohio Texas Virginia and West Virginia. Rain fell before the 8 30 p m performance but cleared as the show began and remained cloudy.
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California
Florida
Georgia
Ilinois
Kentucky
Maryland
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Deeds On File Record of Local Real Estate Transfers
Deeds on file show transactions in the county clerk's office. James E and Margaret S Pate sell to Frank M and Mae Yates in Shady Spring District for 700 dollars. Frank M and Mae Yates sell to Ralph Snead in Shady Spring District for 4000 dollars. John and Amanda Schoolfield sell Lot 6 Section 34 Lilly Lane Addition No 2 Wighth Street to Eugene Schoolfield with no stated consideration. Carlene Garreston and Virgil Wilson Hornsby sell to Owen Isadore and Clara Belle Hornsby a parcel on Pine Creek in Slab Fork District for 2000 dollars.
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James E
Margaret S. Pate
Frank M
Mae Yates
Shady Spring
Ralph Snead
John and
Amanda Schoolfield
Eugene Schoolfield
Lilly Lane Company
Wighth Street
Carlene Garreston
Virgil Wilson Hornsby
Owen Isadore
Clara Belle Hornsby
Pine Creek
Slab Fork
Respiratory cases rise in Raleigh County weekly report
The State Health Department notes 117 upper respiratory infection cases in Raleigh County for the week ending July 8. Additional reports include 2 animal bites 15 diarrheal diseases 4 German measles 1 whooping cough 14 streptococcal infections and 4 chickenpox.
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State Health Department
Raleigh’ County
Ratcliffe Attends National High School Institute at Northwestern
Edwin Ratcliffe of 334 Westwood Drive joins about 120 national high school students at Northwestern University's Technological Institute in Evanston for five weeks from July 2 to August 5. He will be a Woodrow Wilson High School senior next term.
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National High School Institute
Northwestern University
Evanston, Ill
Edwin Ratcliffe
Ed Ratcliffe
Westwood Drive
Ratcliffe
Woodrow Wilson High School
National High School Institute of the University
Technological Institute
United States
Evanston
Training Classes Set For Nurses And Aides
Training classes will begin Sept 1 for aides practical nurse aides and homemaker aides working for the Mountaineer Family Health Plan Inc Dr Asa Barnes says at a Terry meeting of the Town District Community Action Council The health project will establish health centers countywide Most center staff will be non professional members of the low income group The Town District Council meets Aug 10 at North Beckley.
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Mountaineer Family Health Plan, Inc
Asa Barnes
Barnes
Terry
Town District Community Action Council
North Beckley
Charleston man mows lawn promises to stay sober after court
Charleston Municipal Court Judge John Charnock handles Bob Shores case as a recurrent drinker. Shores proposes a 30 day suspended sentence and vows to finish mowing his sister's lawn before drinking again. He is warned against drunk driving on a lawnmower.
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Charleston
UPI
John Charnock
Bob Shores
Shores
Jwork
Charnock
Overactive Gall Bladder No Ill Effects Says Expert
A medical expert explains that an overactive gall bladder means faster emptying, not disease, and no special diet is needed. A patient reports 15 years of gall bladder pains without stones, suggesting irritable colon as a possible cause rather than gall issues.
Doctor’s Mailbag Answers On Health Questions
The column explains supraventricular tachycardia as rapid heartbeats arising above the ventricles and defines cervical syndrome as neck nerve irritation while dyspnea means difficult breathing. It also notes small esophageal diverticula found on X rays are usually harmless and not cancerous if asymptomatic.
Whitestick Lodge Installs New Officers in Mabscott
Whitestick Lodge No. 311 installed new officers at a Thursday night meeting at the Mabscott lodge hall. Presiding was District Deputy Grand Master George Lambert with guests including R. M. Neal as Noble Grand Master and Ralph R. Pickens as Grand Warden.
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Whitestick Lodge No
Mabscott
George Lambert
Whitesville Lodge No
New Lodge
Ralph R. Pickens
Charleston
R. M. Neal
Noble
Whitesville
Ronda King
Elgin Hall
I. E. McGraw
Pine Grove Lodge
Ravencliff
Willard Shaffer
Trap Hill Lions Club hears Soulsby on Boy's State trip
Larry Soulsby, son of Fairdale residents and Boy's State delegate, spoke to Trap Hill Lions Club about his experiences. He received 10 000th attendee recognition, as club members plan a chicken barbecue to fund a community building at a Trap Hill land site. event set for Aug 10 at Trap Hill High School.
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Veterans Administration ‘Hospital
Washington
D.C
Trap Hill
Trap Hill High School
Trap Hill Country Life Group
Fairdale
James Hall
Bolt
Lake Stephens
Trap Hill District
Lions Club
Larry Soulsby
Edward Soulsby
Boy’s State
Soulsby
Joe Withrow
International Association of Lions Clubs
Frank Roso
Charles McGraw
Dwight Billings
Beckley
Social Security Administration
Social Security
Billings
Beckley Area
Boys State
Officers Club
Larry Souls
Social Security disability benefits rules explained
Billings outlines that benefits start after six months of disability with a 12 month retroactive limit and an 18 month filing window to avoid loss of back benefits. Eligibility requires substantial work history, severe disability, and prior Social Security coverage. Over a million disabled people and dependents receive benefits, and tips may help others qualify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Beckley Pharmacists Attend 60th WV Convention at Greenbrier
Three Beckley pharmacists attended the West Virginia Pharmaceutical Association's 60th annual convention at The Greenbrier. DuPont A. Evans of Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, James A. Gillespie BARH chief pharmacist, and Robert H. Shirey of Beckley Medical Arts Clinic participated as active members. The meeting ran from Sunday to Tuesday with the association numbering over 500 pharmacists in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Pharmaceutical Association
Greenbrier
Beckley Pharmacists
DuPont A. Evans
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
James A. Gillespie
BARH
Robert H. Shirey
Beckley Medical Arts Clinic
Association
West Virginia
Safety Refocus After Vacation For Coal Mine Crew
In a two week safety talk the supervisor urges workers to clear vacation thoughts and return to duties with full attention to coal production. Emphasis on roof inspections haulage roads and not relying on others to ensure safety with a pledge to work safely so future vacations can be enjoyed.
Judge Irked Chief Magistrate Fines Traffic Scofflaws
Pittsburgh report says Magistrate Ernest C. Jones angrily cracked down on traffic scofflaws and rubbish dumpers. He fined Percy Travillion 210 dollars for 25 tickets and Allen Travillion 140 dollars for eight tickets, bringing years of violations to a head. Last week a man was fined 423 dollars for failing to pay 33 tickets.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Ernest C. Jones
Jones
Percy Travillion
Allen
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