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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1977

Page

8

Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1977 Graduates 510

The Woodrow Wilson High School commencement honors 510 graduates at the Redeigh County Armory Center. Principal A Hubbens presents the class to Ronald B Cantley as assistant superintendent. Rev V Cook awards diplomas. Speakers include Kiezy and Mark McGinnis Citizenship award recipients Jack Marshall and others.

Woodrow Wilson High School Redeigh County Armory Vnc Center Kiezy Mark McGinnis Jack Marshall Roas ‘A. Hubbens Ronald B. Cantley Rev. V. Cook James Richard Abshire Karen Lynn Acord Alan Dirk Adams Douglas William’ Adams Kathrina Bonnie Adkins Lee Ellen Adkins Kathryn Jo Akers Drema Kay Allen Mark David Allen Debsi Wan Setty Tae Uggur Donna Lee Atkins Karen Ann Atkinson William Guy Atkinson Pamela Sue Ward Atterson David Mark Bailey Jerry Keith Bailey Jy Bees Ball David Lynn Ballard Sabrina Mckinsey Barnes Thames Edward Ballard David Barnes John Richard Bemarre Barbara Ann Bele Dowell James Beckett Rita ‘Ann Belcher Eeee Belcher Timothy Willecher Douglas Lee Bellamy Richard Paul Bekker Anita Carol Bennett Melody Jean Bennett Steve Hao Tim Ray Randall Wayne Birth Suzanne Gall Black Jin Lynn Blackmon Rex Allen Blankenship Cathy Renee Bledson Ace Ane En Sm Dee Be Sherwood Delara Brown Jacqueline Lee Brownin Ane Jean Brumett Barbara Irene Bryant Ta Ee Tee Wayne Ies Cade Ifoecrmng Ane Barpoghan Sarah Lynne Callaway Armaray Inn Campbell Clyde Randall Campbell Faye LaRue Canada Ralph Anthony Chamarro Rebecca McNeish Chariton Robert Stevens Childers Terri 'Sue Ar Cel Delat D Debra Kay Chment Joy Aaron Cline Ne Clyburn Bobby C. Cotteals Gilbert Howard Cochran Kathy Sue Cotn Karla Renee Coleman Patricia Diane Colins David Charles Cook Lloyd Dean Cook Steven Zane Darlene Contin Nore Jo Cox Seanutumn Darlene Lo Coyne David Edward Cradock Atros Craven Brenda Kay Sin May Barbara Kay Culicetto Sara Kay Yaa Dale Ariur Curtis Shari Lynn Curtis Deetia Renee Dale Randa

Parakeet Sighting Prompts Wildlife Alert in Beckley

Readers report a dark green bird with a light breast resembling a parakeet. U S Fish and Wildlife Service notes monk parakeet as a likely species and asks locals to contact MacArthur 262 8585. Background mentions a defunct store near Smith's Esso at Johnstown Road and Kanawha Street run by the late John Paul Robinson.

Dave Ae Alae Nebo Ee U. S. Fish On Wildl Wildlife Service MacArthur Smith’s Esso Johnstown Road Kanawha Street John Paul Robinson Nell Smith Robinson

Sheriff Mills and Deputies Named in 900000 Suit

U S District Court in Charleston filed a 900000 damage suit Wednesday naming Raleigh County Sheriff Oxey A Mills, two deputies, and the bonded insurance company as defendants. The suit is on behalf of Mrs. B M Billings of Mi, mother of Thomas Billings, 23, who was found dead in his Raleigh County Jail cell shortly after mid- morning.

Raleigh Oxey A. Mills Bonded Mills U.S. District Court Charleston B.M. Billings Thomas Billings

Benefit night at Wolf Trap leads to legal action over inmate death

A lawsuit filed by Beckley attorney Eugene Pecora accuses Okey Mills and deputies at Keow Wheelge of neglect leading to the hanging of inmate Billings while under psychiatric care. The Ohio Farmers Insurance Co. joins as a named defendant amid claims of failure to secure clothing and proper confinement. The suit cites deputies removing Billings clothing and placing him in the sick room, then leaving him unsupervised, with the hanging occurring January 8 at the Soak Creek home of James Kelly Howerton.

Beckley Eugene D. Pecora Okey Mills Billings Les J. Barbery Michael Marcum Arthur Mills James Kelly Howerton Soak Creek

Congress Extends $8.3 Billion Jobs Plan by Voice Vote

The House passed the expansive jobs bill by voice vote and sent it to President Carter. The measure extends programs targeting youth and employment across multiple states and cities, including Newark, New York, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

House Carter Marshall Oe Ecole

Entries Open For Junior Miss At OpRTRE Pageant

Women aged 16 to 19 with at least a 3.0 GPA are invited to enter the Junior Miss program at OpRTRE. Publicity chairman notes the entry deadline is June 10 and entries should be returned to Mrs. Rumberg. The pageant aims to recognize high school excellence and future leadership.

Oprtre Janay

Hang Gliding Sessions Set by USH Association

The US Hang Gliding Association offers sessions Sunday at 9 2 10 and 3 pm with a $15 fee. For more information, contact Anderson at 787-3806.

USH Anderson

Arts Festival Set An Arts and Crafts Festival

Phyllis Connor announces an arts and crafts festival to be held Saturday and Sunday near East River Mountain. The free, public event features about 20 craft workers demonstrating and selling stained glass, iron work, and other artwork. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

East River Phyllis: Connor Vall

Public Sale Ad and Obituary Fragments from Beckley Region

Advertisement notices a public sale of a house by Raleigh County Board of Education with bidder details and 30 day removal. Obituaries list multiple residents including Florence May Stover James James Ivan Fern Cox and others with funeral details and burial sites. Also includes local business ads, classified items, lost and found notices, and service listings.

Dunes Raleigh County Board of Education Few Leigh Glen. Daniel W. Anoase Willem James James Ivan Fern Beckley Bridey Rote & Quasenberry Peace Chapel Low Gap Teme Nina Armberry Poggo Chane

Classified Ad Fragments Include Roofing Trades and Vehicle Wants

A jumble of classified snippets lists A-1 Roofing, H M Roofing, and other contractors with phone numbers. People seek trucks, a self contained Mountaineer camper, and various personal notices.

Want

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