Military Men In The News At Home And Overseas
Ten area men were in a bilateral air ground mobility exercise near Clark Air Base in the Philippines with Army and Air Force units. Names include Sgt. Melvin C. Anderson and Specialist 4 Norbert D. Scites of Beckley, Cpl. Jerry R. Fink of Glen White, Specialist 4 Jackie L. Monk of Sophia, Joe E. Cox of Beckley, Pvt. Douglas M. Sizemore of Mullens, Sgt. 1 C. Jimmie R. Smith of Beckley, Pvt. Dennis L. Jude of Beckley, Pvt. Ernest O. Meadows of Beckley, and Specialist 4 Harold G. Smathers of Oak Hill, among others. Many entered service in 1959–1961, with deployments on Okinawa and at Fort Campbell, Fort Benning, and Fort Knox. One Air Force airframe maintenance trainee, William T. Gross of Beaver, and Sgt. Ellett Crigger, Bad Tolz, Germany, are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Air Force
Clark Air Base
Philippines
Melvin C. Anderson
Quillie H. Anderson
Bailey Ave
Beckley
503Rd Infantry Combat Team
Okinawa
Ft. Jackson
S. C
WWHS
Jerry R. Fink
Helen
Garner W. Fink
Glen White
503Rd
Jackie L. Monk
Garland Monk
Sophia
101St Airborne Division
325Th Medical Company
Ft. Campbell, Ky
Sophia High School
Barbara
New Providence
Tenn
Joe E. Cox
Lloyd J. Cox
Route 3
Douglas M. Sizemore
Dasil H. Sizemore
Mullens
101St
319Th Artillery
Ft. Campbell
Mullens High School
Jimmie R. Smith
Violet K. Stone
Roosevelt St
506 Infantry
Emerson C. Smith
Peach Creek
Suzanne
Fort
Dennis L. Jude
May Jude
Barbara Jude
506Th Infantry
Ft. Knox
Blossom Dairy Co
Ernest O. Meadows
Ernie O. Meadows
Route 2
Ft. Benning
Harold G. Smathers
Henry G. Smathers
Oak Hill
Ninth Logistical Command
57Th Ordnance Company
Evelyn
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Astro Guide for Wednesday June 6 and Raisin History
Astro-Guide advises riding the crest today pushing financial interests. check correspondence to avoid misinterpretation. social life looks good in the evening with caution in romance. The raisin, among the oldest fruits, was cultivated by Persians and Egyptians 4000 years ago and was taxed by Israelites to King David.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Air-conditioned suits tested for hot work sites
By Ocean Future air conditioned suits have already been tested in certain types of work where temperatures are high. Domestic use may some day make it possible for the housewife to slip into something really comfortable when working around the house.
Zodiac Guidance for 1962: Daily Traits by Sign
Aries advises discrimination in money matters while Taurus should plan a summer reunion. Gemini warns to watch the vulnerable for falls, Cancer seeks trustworthy friends, and Leo finds a middle road between action and restraint. Virgo cautions against installment buying. Libra may see a property opportunity soon. Scorpion and Sagittarius urge socializing and routines, Capricorn faces a domestic issue, Aquarius favors conservative finance, Pisces avoids entanglements. Field Enterprises, Inc. 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LIBRA
Scorpion
Sagittarius B
Capricorn
Aquarius
Bond Executed and Suspects Released in Beckley Area
Kelly Clay of 223 1 2 Prince Street was released after posting a 168 dollar bond to the City of Beckley on drunkenness and tax paid whisky charges. He was arrested Saturday night by City Police and ordered to appear in Police Court tonight. H G Sloan of Williamson was jailed at 9 55 a m Monday on a parole violation. Roscoe Hayslett of Beaver was remanded to the county jail on a 15 50 dollar fine for backing onto a highway in traffic. Calvin Grimmett of East Beckley was fined 9 50 by Magistrate Rodriguez for destruction of property. Jerry D Kies and Albert B Stevens, addresses unlisted, were released to Naval authorities at 9 50 a m Monday. they face AWOL charges. Frank Durham of East Beckley was released at 6 45 a m Monday after serving sentences for drunk driving destruction of property no state operator’s license and leaving the scene. Okey Leroy Gore, 22, of Slab Fork, cited for speeding expired registration and improper registration at 4 30 a m Sunday on Harper Road. ordered to appear tonight. Paul R Hedrick, address unlisted, committed to jail at 3 30 p m Sunday by military police for being absent without leave from Ft Knox Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Clay
Prince St
Raleigh
Beckley
H. G. Sloan
Williamson
Roscoe Hayslett
Beaver
Joe Rodriguez Monor
East Beckley
Calvin Grimmett
Rodriguez
Jerry D. Kies
Albert B. Stevens
Frank Durham
Okey Leroy Gore
Slab Fork
Harper Road
Paul R. Hedrick
Ft. Knox
Redd Family Wins Third Civitan Citizenship Award
Charles Ronald Redd of 1722 Fayette St receives Piney Oaks Elementary Civitan Citizenship Award, the third in his family after Louis in 1954 and Jacqueline in 1957. Presentation by Mayor Cecil L. Miller during a school awards ceremony. Charles, an eighth grader, will attend Stratton High School. He led basketball and highway safety patrol, and participates in Church, Boy Scouts, and 4-H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ronald Redd
Jack Redd
S. Fayette St
Civitan
Piney Oaks
Louis
Jacqueline
Civitan Club
Cecil L. Miller
Thursay
Charles
Stratton High School
Highway Safety Patrol
Central Street Baptist Church
Boy Scouts
Viola Braxton
M. K. Austin
Births Reach 4.3 Million in United States in 1961
In 1961 the United States recorded about 4.3 million registered live births, reflecting continued high birth rates in the postwar era. Authorities note demographic patterns and implications for families and public services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Benefit Talent Show Set By Woman's Club
Gulf Woman's Club schedules a benefit talent show in Stoco High auditorium at 7 30 p m with Bud Kurtz as master of ceremonies Proceeds support club community projects Judges are Bill Withrow H C Whitley and Mrs W W Lovell The Valiants and The Vagabonds bands perform local acts include Charles Lee Lilly sing He s Got the Whole World In His Hands Peggy McVey Priscilla Decker Lynn Davis Gail Ward Jenny Shafer Drema Thompson Kathy Hungate Nancy Tilson and others in solo duets dances and pantomime
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Woman's Club
Raleigh County
Bud Kurtz
Stoco High School
Bill Withrow
H. C. Whitley
W. W. Lovell
Indianapolis 500 halted twice by rain in 1926 and 1950
The Indianapolis 500 was stopped early due to rain on two occasions. In 1926 the race ended after 400 miles and in 1950 the field was flagged at the 345 mile mark. In both years the leaders were declared official winners.
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Amarillo Afb
Tex
William T. Gross
William P. Gross
Shady Spring High School
Seventh Army Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Bad Tolz
Germany
Ellett Crigger
Walter Crigger
Rhodell
67Th Armor
Furth
Crigger
W. T. Gross
E. Crigger
Aries
Taurus
Leo
Field Enterprises, Inc
Clay
Redd
Kentucky
the Bourbon Institute
Frankfort
Payne
Pappy
E. M. Payne CO
Bekkley
The
Gulf Woman’s
Twilighters
Harold Dews
Robert Anderson
Eddie Lynch
Gene Ross and
Willie Pickett
Mark Twain High School
Woman’s Club
ESSO
Bell & Howell
Lone Star
America
H.P
Cushman Super Eagle
McCulloch
Evans Viscount
Evans Products Co
ZEBCO
Spring Park
Minnesota
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Continental United States
Humble Products
Humble
Happy Motoung
P. D
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