Valiants Win Talent Contest at Stoco High School
The Valiants jazz band from Stoco High School won first place at the Gulf Woman's Club talent show held Thursday night. Members Keith Crews, Charles Radford, and Samuel Richardson were highlighted. Kathy Helvey placed second with a dance to Ain't She Sweet, and Peggy McVey earned third with I Told Every Little Star. Four Honey In the Rock tickets were awarded, and total proceeds of 55.52 were earmarked for community projects run by the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoco High School
Gulf Woman's Club
The
Valiants
Keith Crews
Charles Radford
Samuel Richardson
Raleigh County
Kathy Helvey
Beckley
Lillybrook
Kathy
Charles Helvey
Pike Street
Peggy McVey
Remus McVey
Pemberton
Twila Haynes
Woman's Club
H. C. Whitley
E. H. Meadows
Nile McMillion
Robert Thomas
F. C. Booth
Choral Society Plans Tentative Year Schedule
Beckley Choral Society reviews past year and outlines plans for next season. Three concerts are proposed with some variation, pending director William Critser's decision. Financial report shows slight arrears. fall sponsorship drive to begin. The 40-voice group performed Messiah Brahms Requiem Mass in G and Sing Me a Song in 1961 62 with Charleston String Quartet as a boost. President Mrs John C Hedel leads the society.
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Beckley Choral Society Bedok
William Critser
Critser
Brahm
Charleston String Quartet
John C. Hedel
Westwood Drive
Trap Hill Gymkhana Horse Show Sunday at High School
Little League sponsors a Trap Hill High School football field event at 2 p m Sunday with proceeds aiding equipment purchases and park upgrades. Sixteen open classes offer eight trophies and four ribbons per class, with games on horseback including relay, barrel, key hole, ring spearing, musical chair, obstacle, flag, rescue, bundle, pony lead in, western pleasure, potato and keg, and egg and spoon races.
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Trap Hill
Little League
Pluto Found by Tombaugh at Lowell Observatory
C W Tombaugh located the planet Pluto at Lowell Observatory on March 13, 1930, revealing the ninth planet in the solar system. This discovery marked a milestone in astronomical history and expanded understanding of the solar system.
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Pluto
C. W. Tombaugh
Lowell Observatory
Mary Anne Butterworth Earns History and Political Science BA
Miss Mary Anne Butterworth, daughter of Mr and Mrs H D Butterworth of 2000 Harper Rd Lynchburg Va, graduates from Lynchburg College with a BA in history and political science on June 4. She earned Dean’s list honors and served on Public Relations committee yearbook staff The Argonaut hockey team Insignia Club Cardinal Key treasurer Student Government Association and Pi Delta Rho Epsilon. She is listed in Who's Who Among Students in Colleges and Universities.
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Lynchburg College
Lynchburg
Mary Anne Butterworth
Butterworth
H. D. Butterworth
Harper Rd
Liberal Arts College
The
Argonaut
Insignia
Cardinal Key
Pi Delta R Epsilon
Wreck Causes $400 Damages on U.S. 21 at Prosperity
A two car collision on U S 21 at Prosperity at 4 45 p m Thursday caused 400 in damages with no injuries. State Police report Mike Christian 21 of Mount Hope drove a 1958 model left turning when a 1956 model driven by Mike Lochok 49 of Atrona Pa struck the rear of Christian s car. No charges were filed.
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U. S. 21
Prosperity
Beckley State
Mike Christian
Mount Hope
Mike Lochok
Atrona
Christian
Miss Michele Wender to Receive BA at OSU Commencement
Miss Michele E Wender daughter of Mr and Mrs Max H Wender of 112 Anne St will receive a bachelor of arts degree at commencement exercises today at Ohio State University Columbus Ohio.
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Michele E. Wender
Max H. Wender
Anne St
Ohio State University
Columbus
Ohio
Andrew Carnegie’s Giving and Estate Details Revealed
During his life Andrew Carnegie donated nearly a third of a billion dollars while his estate totaled under 13 million dollars. The lender’s philanthropy contrasted with a modest final estate, highlighting the enduring impact of his wealth on society.
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Andrew Carnegie
Guthrie hits incumbent over chameleon record in rally
M G Mal Guthrie of Charleston Republican for Congress addressed Raleigh County Executive Committee members and guests in a spirited meeting. He labeled the present representative as two men, one in the district and one in Washington, and criticized Medicare, dividend withholding, and federal spending as signs of growing socialism and overreach. Guthrie urged voters to reject Washington's representatives and denounce the President’s lengthy messages to Congress.
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M. G
Mal’ Guthrie
Charleston
Congress
Raleigh
Guthrie
E. K
Virginia
Ted
Reginald Myers
C. C
Smitty) Smith Jr
Minor Scott
Smith
Washington
Senate
Civitans Discuss Beckley Goodwill Branch Feasibility
Beckley civitan meeting reviews a plan for a Beckley Goodwill branch with an initial 5000 dollar setup and similar annual subsidy. Charleston Goodwill executive director advised feasibility if supported by civitan and other clubs. Meeting also endorses daylight saving time and discusses potential county GOP chairmen candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Charleston
Pike Traffic On Increase
Traffic on the Turnpike rises with bridge work ongoing between mileposts 44 and 73. April truck revenue was 42 dollars. May tolls reached 338,555 dollars. Total May traffic included 46,634 commercial vehicles paying 196,645 dollars. passenger cars 128,222 on the Charleston Prince ton toll road, total 174,856. Last year May totals were 166,334 vehicles and 314,279 dollars in tolls. Manager W E Stahl said if this trend continues tolls could top 425,000 dollars in two months, exceeding bond interest obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selden
W. E. Stahl
Charleston-Princeton
Stahl
SA Fund Drive Surpasses Goal at Final Luncheon
The 1962 Salvation Army fundraiser exceeded its goal with 9240 in pledges and checks received at a final luncheon at El Chico. Major Mary McVicker noted earlier contributions and quicker finalization than 1961, thanking workers and contributors for the year’s success.
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Salvation Army
el Chico
Mary McVicker
Mabiiner
The
Citadel
Box Offices Open Monday for Honey in the Rock
The Cliffside Amphitheatre and in town box offices open Monday two weeks before the June 26 first performance. Norman Fagan notes reservations may be made in person at the Beckley courthouse booth for the Drama Association. Tickets available at the amphitheater box office. in town booths accept reservations as payment. Unpaid reservations released at 7:45 p.m. unless confirmed by telephone. West Virginia Historical Drama Assn. cards grant two reserved seats from June 28 to July 15. Box office hours 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Grandview State Park.
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Cliffside
Norman Fagan
Drama Association
Beckley Mercantile Division
Chamber of Commerce
Grandview State Park
Beckley
Fagan
West Virginia Historical Drama Assn
Lee Scott
Table Rock
Booth
Sharon Lambert
Huntington
Roy “Buzz” Hambric
MacArthur
Hambric
Monthly Sing Slated In Coal City Church
The regular monthly community sing will be held at 7 30 p m Saturday in the Coal City Community Church. Gene Rubin, choir director, invites everyone to attend. New Stamp Bax ter Songbooks Glory Bells will be used under O O Kidd directio n.
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Coal City
Gene Rubin
O. O. Kidd
Fair Condition Man Hospitalized in Mullens General
MacArthur RNS reports Perdue Wyce in fair condition at Mullens General Hospital undergoing treatment. He is the father of Mrs. Glen Smith of MacArthur. The Rev and Mrs Otis Clyburn and son MacArthur have returned home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs L M Hollandsworth Oakvale Virginia.
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MacArthur
Rns
Emmett Perdue
Wyce
Mullens General Hospital
Glen Smith
Otis Clyburn
L. M. Hollandsworth
Oakvale
Children’s Day Program Planned At Glen White
The Glen White Baptist Church will present a Children’s Day program during the 11 a.m. service Sunday led by Rev. Charles E. Walker. All church children will participate and the public is invited to attend.
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Glen White
Glen White Baptist Church
Charles E. Walker
Safely Meeting Slated For Governor Safety Panel
A June 13 meeting is planned for the Governor's Safety Advisory Committee at the Capitol in Charleston. Beckley and Oak Hill listed many local members including Albert Allen E E Bibb W A Burke Thomas Fazio Paul J Fourney Robert Miller Lonnie Price G F Randall Joe Rodriguez Allen Stone George J Titler Millard E Tyree J N White Miss Mary M Lemons Joe Doyle Chief Howard Jan ney Mrs Hazel Phillips and Mrs Lou Ann Thomas.
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Governor's Safety Advisory Committee
Capitol
Charleston
Albert Allen
E. E. Bibb
W. A. Burke
Thomas Fazio
Paul J. Fourney
Robert Miller
Lonnie Price
Capt
G. F. Randall
Joe Rodriguez
Allen Stone
George J. Titler
Millard E. Tyree
J. N. White
Mary M. Lemons
Beckley
Atlantic Crossing Vessel Sails From New Jersey in 1892
A 14 foot 6 inch canvas boat completed an Atlantic crossing from New Jersey in 1892. The voyage spanned 84 days, marking a remarkable small-boat achievement in seafaring history.
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New Jersey
Deeds Filed For Multiple West Virginia Properties
Deeds on file show transfers in Trap Hill Skelton Ringstaff Beckley Shady Spring and Shady Springs districts. Transactions include McKinney Holliday Costello Jr. Warden Lilly Lilly PersingerRedden Grogan Price and others with values from 100 to 10000 and properties in Beckley Lilly Heights Lilly Highland Sand Lick Miller's Camp Branch and Lilly Highland areas.
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Ina Jean Gwinn
Trap Hill
Charles M. McKinney
Mary E. McKinney
Lawrence Holliday
Hester Holliday
Skelton
Ernest G. Hendrick
Eva M. Hendrick
Winfred G. Burleson
Virginia Burleson
Miller’s Camp Branch
Ringstaff
Ella Ringstaff
Beckley
Ilugh Pettry
Ernest Pettry
Charles Lilly
Monnie Lilly
Shady Spring
Beatrice Harper
Martha Marion Hill
J. W. Persinger
Mabel C. Persinger
L. W. Huffman
Lilly Highland Addition
Mary Florence Redden
Lloyd Redden
Geneva Redden
Shady Springs
Shady Spring District
Erma Vecellio Grogan
Lonnie S. Price
Shahna D. Price
Social Security Change Sparks New Share Check
Dwight Billings of the Beckley office urges the public to recheck their Social Security status after liberalization in 1961. Benefits rules shifted. 62 or 65 eligibility may apply sooner with fewer work years, and cases should be discussed with local SSA staff to confirm current rights.
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Dwight Billings
Beckley
Social Security Office
Hospital Treats Two From Two Area Incidents
Beckley Hospital treated Kenneth Hawley of 216 Joseph Street for an injured left eye from welding at Lewis Chevrolet Co. Minnie Bowling, 75, of 109 Frontier Street, cut her right thumb and left foot on broken glass in an unrelated incident. Vacation Bible School planned in Fairdale at Freewill and Coal Marsh Churches from 9 a.m. to noon for two weeks starting Monday.
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Beckley Hospital
Kenneth Hawley
Joseph St
Lewis Chevrolet Co
Minnie Bowling
Frontier St
Bible School
Fairdale
BNS
Freewill
Coal Marsh
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Beckley Hotels
N. Y
Anna Y. Gray
Eddie Gray
Westmoreland St
State University of New York Agricultural and Technical Institute
Cobleskill
University
Kennedy
Civitans
Beckley City
Barron
Wheeling
Republican Party
C. Ted Kessinger
Bill Wilbur
C. O. Smith Jr
George Chambers
America
S&h
FORD
Itu
Whitlock Ford, Inc
F.oaf
Register
Washington, D. C
Nancy Walker
Springdale
Nancy
Lawrence Walker
Mayflower Hotel
National Bee
Speller
White House
Peggy Kessinger
Prince Depot
Fayette County
Honey
West Virginia University
Sophian
Carson Dale Parker
West Virginia Institute of Technology
Hercules Powder Co
Narrows
Parker
W. E. Parker
Tech
Psi Delta
Alpha Eta
Mechanical Engineering Society
Sophia High School
Montgomery
Hospital
Vent-A
Universal Corporation
S. Kanawha St
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