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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1965

Page

7

Military Men In The News At Home And Overseas

First Lt. Charles L. Rowan of Gap Mills attended the Fourth Army pistol coaches clinic at Fort Sill Oklahoma on October 23. He will coach marksmanship in his unit and remains an instructor at Fort Polk Louisiana. Also listed are Army Specialist Four Robert C. Phillips of Alderson who took part in Exercise Polar Strike in Alaska, and several more service members including Alvin D. Cartwright of Summersville, Arthur H. Lewis of Bluefield, Walter H. Ward of Fayetteville, Maynard E. Bryant of Alderson, Roger P. Morgan of Hillsboro, Brown A. Conley of Bluefield, Captain Ronnie D. Short of Clarksville, and Pvt. Forrest L. Ogden of Bradley in various assignments and trainings across Germany, Vietnam, and Fort Hood.

Charles L., Rowan Charles E. Rowan Gap Mills Fourth Army Fort Sill Okla Rowan Army Fort Polk Fort Benning Gap Mills High School West Virginia University Morgantown Alpha Gamma Rho Department of Natural Resources Charleston Patti de Ridder Robert C. Phillips Helen M. Phillips Route 1 Box 96 Alderson Alaska U.S Joint Chiefs of Staff Phillips Signal Battalion Fort Richardson Fort Knox Fort Gordon George Washington High School Indianapolis Ind Alvin D. Cartwright Juanita C. McClung Summersville 37Th Engineer Group Germany Cartwright 814Th Hanau John B. Cartwright Broad St Nicholas County High School Charlotte Arthur H. Lewis Arthur C. Lewis Bluefield 14Th Armored Cavalry Regiment West Germany Lewis Bad Hersfeld Fort Eustis Walter H. Ward Glenna Perry A. Ward Fayetteville 35Th Artillery Ward 3Rd Battalion Fayetteville High School Maynard E. Bryant Jake H. Bryant Strike Command Fort Hood Tex Bryant 1St Armored Division 46Th Infantry Fort Leonard Wood Alderson High School Rockwell Standard Newton Falls Ohio U. S. Strike Command Morgan Hillsboro Brown A. Conley Elsie Conley U.S. Army Support Command Vietnam Support Command Republic of Vietnam Bluefield High School Ronnie D. Short Annette Crossland Ave Clarksville Tenn Army Support Command Short Fort Campbell Rainelle High School US. Military Academy West Point N.Y Mabel D. Lilly Rainelle Seldon S. Short Fenwick

Deed transfers filed in county clerk records

Deeds on file show Thomas R Wilson Jr and Margaret S Wilson Jr transferring property in Beckley Ellison Addition for 15500 to Robert W Maynor and Eddie E Whitt. Cecil M Toney and Macie M Toney transfer property in Prosperity Prince Quinnimont Medford for 1700 to Bradley Mine Electric Service Co.

Thomas R Margaret S. Wilson Jr Robert W. Maynor Eddie E. Whitt Ellison Beckley Cecil M Macie M. Toney Bradley Mine Electric Service Co Prosperity Raleigh Prince Quinnimont Fayette County Medford Wyoming County

Early toll roads named turnpikes for toll stops

Early toll roads were called turnpikes as travelers were halted at turnstiles to pay fares, a practice that gave the roads their distinctive name and purpose.

Governor Main Speaker At Concord Ceremonies

Athens UPI reports Governor Hulett C. Smith will be principal speaker at Concord College commencement exercises, the final state college graduation ceremonies of the year.

Athens Concord

Veterans Hospital Closures May See Major Modifications

A preliminary May report from the president's special study committee outlines substantial changes to the announced Veterans Administration hospital closing program. The panel recommends revisions that would alter implementation before the plan takes effect, pending further action.

Veterans Administration

VA Hospital Plans Wage Survey Across Local Firms

The Beckley VA Hospital will survey wages from 23 local firms to set pay for labor, skilled trades, and related roles. Dr Blanton E. Russell states the process aligns VA pay with local market rates to avoid unfair competition and ensure adequate wages for VA staff.

Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital Blanton E. Russell Russell H. Ray Hawley Wiliam T.harris Lando L. Skelton Earl Harmon Charles E. Smith John I. Bowers Robert A. Larrabee Frank A. Jones Jr

Women Top Men On Local Roads

Police records show during the Memorial Day weekend 6 p.m. Friday May 28 to midnight Monday May 31 about 35 moving traffic violations in Beckley involved no female arrestees. Most violators were under 21 or in the 25 to 35 age range with speeding or drunken driving. Chief Teubert notes women are cited at a ratio of one for every ten men.

Beckley Beckley City William A. Teubert

Dr Russ Poulson nets back to back hole in ones

In Reno Nevada seven golfers watched as Dr Russ Poulson used a three iron to ace the 176 yard third hole at Hidden Valley Country Club. He had boasted of a previous ace on the same hole with the same club during a Wednesday round, witnessed by four players.

Reno Nev Russ Poulson Hidden Valley Country Club Poulson

Franklin credited with invention of rocking chair

Historical notes attribute the rocking chair’s origin to Benjamin Franklin, whose era innovations spurred later comfort designs. The claim highlights Franklin’s influence on early American furniture ideas and practical household conveniences.

Rocking Chair Benjamin Franklin

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