Area Students Receive Degrees at WVU Commencement
West Virginia University awarded degrees at its 92nd commencement. Recipients include numerous area students across colleges such as Arts and Sciences, Agriculture, Engineering, Law, Mines, Education, Commerce, and the Graduate School. Notable names include William Maxwell Garrison, Janet Kay Lawson Nichols, Clarence Arthur Culliss II, Herbert Shelton Sanger Jr., and Mason Monroe Anderson.
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West Virginia University
College of Arts and Sciences
William Maxwell Garrison
Beckley
Paul Robert Goode Jr
Pineville
Frank Thomas Graff Jr
Mount Hope
Wayne Edward Gregg
Mullens
Randolph Murrell Halloran
Lee Nixon Hart
Darrell Vivian McGraw Jr
John Gibson Pearis
Neil Elwyn Bays
Slab Fork
College of Education
Janet Kay Woods
Phyllis Peregoy Dusic
Norma Grey Gunderson
Patricia Carolyn Phillips
Lewis Jennings Wass
School of
Margaret Curry Chico
Pine
Memorial Baptist Church Nominating and Deacons Meetings
The Nominating committee for the Board of Christian Education meets at 7 p.m Tuesday at the church. The Deacons Board holds its meeting at 7:30 p.m. The regular church business meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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Memorial Baptist Church
Board of Christian Education
Deacons Board
VA Office Reports May Activity Beckley WV Office
The Beckley field office of the West Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs handled 711 cases and contacts in May. Deputy director Basil R. Sweeney said $40,583.66 was obtained for veterans and beneficiaries over a year from awards this month, including burial allowance, insurance benefits, retroactive pay and monthly pension and survivor compensation. He noted ongoing office staff presence at the Memorial Building and regular itinerant visits to assist veterans, dependents, and survivors.
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Beckley Field Office
West Virginia
Sweeney
Beckley
Fayette
Raleigh
Memorial Building
Land Counsel
Enrollment Continues At Local Vo Tech Center
Enrollment for summer school at the Raleigh County Vocational Technical Center continues through this week. Director William B. Connoley says classes began Monday and run 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through July 28. Four girls enrolled in drafting on Monday as part of about 189 total. Enrollment is open to both genders. eligibility requires at least 14 and entering the ninth grade in the fall. Pre entrance exams for practical nursing begin today for September classes.
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Raleigh County Vocational Technical Center
William B. Connoley
Connoley
Beckley Welcomes 26 Men Enlisting in Army
Twenty six enlistees are listed at Beckley Recruiting Main Station on Wednesday. Names include James Engle of Liverpool and Russell Harrah of Victor among others, with career assignments ranging from teletype writer repair to airborne and armor roles. Milford Lawson reenlisted for airborne. all will report to Fort Benning for basic training.
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Beckley
James William Engle
Fred M. Engle
Liverpool
Russell Eugene Harrah
John Henry Harrah
Victor
John Truman Cottrell
R. L.cottrell
Ramsey
Stanley Lee Fox
Stanley Other Fox
Steve Lonnie Harmon
Alonzo R. Miller
Eleanor
Harry Kenneth Dickerson
Hattie M. Dickerson
Jones St
Bluefield
Charles Cardell Harris
Julius Harris
Ansted
James Edgar Warner
John Ray Warner
Red House
Airborne
Larry iDale Agee
Bertha Agee
Oak Hill
Sidney Preston Hayes Jr
Sidney P. Hayes
Princeton
Claude Bernard Barrett
Elsie Barrett
Europe
James Edward Blankenship
Granville E. Blankenship
Pounding Mill
Wendell Ray Simpson
Colie Simpson
Gilbert
Michael Larry Stepto
John Lee Stepto
Sycamore Rd
Ripley
Fravel Smith Null
Earl S. Null
Robertsburg
Armor
Brice Ray Abbott
Janie Stark
Falling Rock
Joseph Burleigh Alexander
Denver Alexander
Raysal
Denver Joe Stutler
Ray Joe Stutler
George William Wilt
Guy S. Wilt
Peytona
Millard Francis Jordan
William E. Jordan
Buffalo
Charles Edward Nation
Glen Franklin Nation
Verner
Thomas Allen Taylor
Bert Leon Taylor
Elkview
Brady Leroy Kinder
Sherman Lee Kinder
Duncan
Milford Garfield Lawson
Army
Fort Benning, Ga
Mark Twain High Names NHS Officers for 1961 62
Evan Maynard will lead the National Honor Society at Mark Twain High School for the 1961 62 term, with Christine Spinelli June Davis Beverly Bailey and Dwight Trent as officers. Maynard son of Evan P. Maynard of Stotesbury, also led the Math Club and sophomore class, served on Student Council and was junior class sergeant at arms, and played varsity basketball. Christine Spinelli, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mike Spinelli, head twirler singer and band member, was secretary of the Freshman Class and active in Pep Chorus Bible Clubs. June Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Y Davis, was Junior Class reporter and Student Council delegate, Library Club president, and Youth Fellowship president. Beverly Bailey daughter of Mr and Mrs Melborn Bailey, was Junior Class secretary Science Club vice president and NHS treasurer, and freshman class president. Dwight Trent son of Mr and Mrs Dwight Trent, was junior class treasurer and president, Student Council member, Science Club and band, and played junior basketball high school.
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Evan Maynard
Mark Twain High School
Christine Spinelli
June Davis
Beverly Bailey
Dwight Trent
Evan P. Maynard
Stotesbury
Christine
St. John's Catholic Church
Mullens
Mike Spinelli
Tams
June
Roy Y. Davis
McAlpin
Jackson's Mill
Raleigh
Wyoming County Press Association
McAlpin Community Church
Beverly
Melborn Bailey
Amigo
NHS
Area minister takes pastorate in Bryn Mawr church
The Rev. Robert Matherty, formerly of Oak Hill Calvary Baptist Church, has become pastor of the Lower Merion Baptist Church in Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphia
Robert Matherty
Oak Hill Calvary Baptist Church
Lower Merion Baptist Church
Bryne Mawr
Damage Suits End In Mistrial In Raleigh County Court
A mistrial was declared Monday afternoon in two damage suits in Raleigh County Circuit Court after a witness mentioned the word insurance. Lawrence Comer of Lawrence Electric and Andy Diciuccio filed suits over damages to their vehicles from a Dec 11, 1960 incident. Defendants include Robert Young and his mother Mrs. Maxine Abbott, with Tony Pauletto driving the borrowed car. Suits cannot be retried this term but may be docketed later.
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Raleigh County
Lawrence Comer
Lawrence Electric Co., Inc
Lawrence Electric
Andy Diciuccio
Electric Concern
Diciucco
Rock Creek Youth Attains Eagle Rank
David H. Webb of Troop 89 in Rock Creek was approved for the Eagle Scout rank by the Raleigh County Board of Review on Monday. He will be a junior at Marsh Fork High School in the 1961 62 term, with Scoutmaster James Salters. James Rice of Troop 139 was approved for the Star award. his Scoutmaster is Ralph J Hartsog. Rice will be a ninth grader at Junior High next school year. James Prince serves as review board chairman.
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David H. Webb
Rock Creek
Raleigh County Board of Review
Webb
Marsh Fork High School
James Salters
James Rice
St.Mary’s Methodist Church
Ralph J Hartsog
Rice
James Prince
Plans Breakfast Observed by Beckley Presbyterian Women
The Women of the Beckley Presbyterian Church will hold their annual June Breakfast at 11. The event highlights church fellowship and community outreach with proceeds supporting church programs.
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Beckley Presbyterian Church
Be Kind To Nerves By Harold T. Hyman M D
Doctor warns nerves cannot be replaced and urges care to avoid nerve injuries from everyday actions. Examples include facial nerve weakness from phone use, neck strain from heavy loads, armpit pressure from crutches, and improper sleep or televiewing positions. Readers urged to request Dr. Hyman leaflet for retirement guidance.
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Harold Thomas Hyman
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Journal of Industrial Medicine
A. A. Marinacci
Dr. Marinacci
How To Hold False Teeth More Firmly in Place
This ad promotes FASTEETH denture powder to secure false teeth. It claims the alkaline non acidic formula holds plates firmly with no gummy taste and reduces denture odor. Available at drug counters.
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West Virginia Conservation Commission and Agricultural Extension Service
Camp Caesar
Paul Smith
Daniels
Connie Bailey
Surveyor
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Bank of Raleigh
Norma Parker
Pemberton
Charles
Farrow
Shady Spring
FFA
Joan Shumate
Raleigh County Agricultural Council
Jack Honaker
Arnett
Marsh Fork Wild Life Rod and Gun Club
Honor Society
Ao SE Ckigy Later Tile
Spectal
Ladies’ Home Journal
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Good Housekeeping
Carter
the Complete Variety Store
Hinton
Tod Housekeeping
Richwood
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