Small Loan Firms Rush After WV Law Raises Borrowing Limit
Beckley loan offices resemble crowded clinics after a West Virginia law lifted the maximum small loan to 800 dollars, effective June 1. Bankers report heavy activity as borrowers consolidate bills. officials say the change saves 20 to 25 percent in charges and enables larger loans, while a state directive limits borrowers to two such loans at once.
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West Virginia
Jeng
John Marshall
Theublic Finance Company
Irving Goldstein
People’s Finance Company
Goldstein
Marshall
Alan L. Susman
Sophia Finance Company
Vacation Interlude As Mom Keeps On Homework
Despite children’s upcoming break, a mother continues her study routine and homework activities. The snippet highlights parental dedication amid family schedule changes.
Snow family revival speaker at local church
Rev. T M Waldron announces a 7 30 p m Friday revival at the local church featuring Jimmy Snow and his wife Carol Snow telling their life stories from rock and roll to faith. Snow discusses his battles with alcoholism and the restoration through Christ as part of a revival running through June 16 with ties to Grand Ole Opry stars and Elvis Presley era show business.
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Jimmy Sro
T. M. Wadron
First Assembly of Ed Church
Jimmy Snow
C. M. Ward
Jimmy
Carol Snow
Grand Ole Opry
Elvis Presley
Tommy Sands
Andy Griffith
Everly Brothers
Johnny Cash
Lawrence Welk
Hank Snow
Mr. Snow
Carolsnow
Opry
Wilma Lee
Stony Cooper
T. M. Waldron
Doan's Pills Offer Fast Relief For Aches And Bladder Irritation
Fast relief for backache headaches and muscular pains. Soothes bladder irritation and mildly diuretic. Promises restful sleep and long-standing reputation. Urges asking for large size and Doan's Pills today.
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Dean
Doan
Rockefeller Begins 1964 Presidential Seekers Tour
Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller and wife Happy started a series of political civic and social events in Albany that could shape his 1964 GOP presidential bid. A civic dinner drew about 400 attendees including 44 reporters with standing ovations as the governor praised his Albany hosts and introduced his bride as Happy. The reception and handshake line followed a May 4 wedding sparking national interest.
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Albany
N.Y
UPI
Nelson A. Rockefeller
GOP
Citizens Planning Committee For
Greater Albany
Vivienne Anderson
Margaretta
Happy) Fitler Murphy
Sing America Final Concert by Beckley Choral Society
Beckley Choral Society closes its 1962-63 season with the Sing America themed concert at The Playhouse. Featured solos include Jane Ellison and Susan Johnson with members Mary Lee Peter Lt Carol Hylton and Mason Lilly joining. program spans American folk songs Civil War and Revolutionary War pieces, Canticle of Freedom by Copeland, The Last Words of David, Psalm 28, and more. Concerts Saturday at 8:15 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. Admission 1 student, 1.50 adults. tickets from choral and board members.
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The
Beckley Choral Society
Playhouse
America
West Virginia
David
Randall Thompson
Allan Hovhaness
Robert Shaw
Aaron Copeland
William Billings
Jane Ellison
Susan Johnson
Johnny
Martha Amorine
Robert Richards
Princeton
Mary Lee Peter
Carol Hylton
Mason Lilly
Peter
B. K. Peter
S. Oakwood Ave
Westminster School of Music
N. J
Beckley
Community Concert Association
Hylton
Mary MecVicker
Beckley Salvation Army
Atlanta
Roanoke
McVicker
Westwood
Lilly
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
William H. Cruser
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Charleston
Eleven Men Enlist In Air Force From Beckley Station
Eleven men enlisted in the Air Force at the Recruiting Main Station Beckley and have been sent to Lackland AFB Texas for basic training. Names include Allen Lawrence Chicago Ruth Lawrence Cunard William Echols Jeffries Jr Fayetteville William Gary Smith Fayetteville Ray Thomas Lupold Jr Cunard James Melvin Whitten Fayetteville Louis Jackson Garten William James Burt Brooklyn Philip Terry Williams Fayetteville Stuart Staley Thomas Fayetteville Stuart Staley Thomas Marion Va Eldon Dean Shelton Marshall N C Bruce LaRoy Casto Ravenswood.
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Air Force
Beckley
Lackland Afb
Tex
Allen Lawrence
Thomas Lawrence
Chicago
Ill
Ruth Lawrence
Cunard
William Echols Jeffries Jr
William Jeffries
Fayetteville
William Gary Smith
Lenard Smith
Ray Thomas Lupold Jr
James Melvin Whitten
Donald Whitten
Louis Jackson
Carl Skaggs
Garten
William James Burt
Thomas Burt
Brooklyn
Philip Terry Williams
Robert Williams
Stuart Staley Thomas
Albert Thomas
Marion
Recruit Quota Exceeded Here In Beckley Air Force Station
The U S Air Force Recruiting Main Station Beckley exceeded May quotas with 115 enlistees from a 64 target. Of these, 18 were recruited by S/Sgt Hugh S Weeks and S/Sgt William Renkovish. The Beckley station met 9 quota with 14 by Sgt Renkovish and 4 by Sgt Weeks. Enlistees included 101 new lines plus two prior service, four WAFs, three Officers Training School, and five nurse applicants. Enlistees were sent to Lackland AFB Texas for basic training and prior service to Keesler AFB Mississippi.
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U.S. Air Force
Beckley
Hugh S. Weeks
William Renkovish
Charles McNeil
Renkovish
Sgt
Weeks
WAF
Officers Training School
Beckley Area
Lackland Afb
Tex
Ena
Keesler Afb
Iss
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Delbert Shelton
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