Disciplevan Touring Area Visits WV Baptist Youth
The summer Baptist Youth Fellowship Disciplevan plans a tour visiting each youth group in the West Virginia Association. It gathered in Prosperity for a Raleigh BYF meeting and will visit Oak Hill and Mullens during the week. Coordinator Roscoe Kenney Jr. leads the effort with participating youths and churches including Wilder, First Beckley, Calvary Charleston, and Judson Belle.
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Baptist Youth Fellowship
West Virginia
Raleigh
Gan
David Sneed
Calvary Baptist Church
Charleston
Danny Christan
Scarbro
Slug and Snail Infestation Weakens Beckley Gardens
Beckley faces a severe slug and snail problem as heavy rains create perfect breeding conditions. H B Thomas, Raleigh County agricultural agent, recommends metaldehyde pellets for use in flower beds gardens and under boards. WVU researchers work on an effective spray to protect garden borders.
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H. B. Thomas
Raleigh County
Thomas
West Virginia University
Coast Guard Recruiter Edward Murphy Visits Beckley
Edward Murphy Roanoke Va Engineman Second Class will be in Beckley this week at the U S Navy Recruiting Station Post Office Building daily from 8 to 4 30 to discuss joining the Coast Guard For more information contact the Navy Station Coast Guard recruiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United. States Coast Guard
Edward Murphy
Beckley
U.S. Navy
Roanoke
US. Coast Guard
Coast Guards
Coast Guard
Navy Station
Day Jailed on Non-Support Warrant in Raleigh County
Ed ward B. Day of Corinne was booked at Raleigh County Jail on a non support warrant issued by Magistrate J K Cole. Day was jailed by Constable W A Stamp on Monday at 5 15 p m.
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Raleigh County
Edward B. Day
Corinne
J. K. Cole
Day
W. A. Stamp
Moose Legion June Ceremonial Slated In Beckley This Weekend
The Moose Legion June Ceremonial will be held in Beckley this weekend with attendance from Lodge members and guests. Raymond E. Hart of Audubon New Jersey will be the guest speaker and preside over officer installations. The event includes a Saturday dance at the Beckley Moose Home and Sunday church services, lunch, and a series of meetings and elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Legion
Beckley
Moose
Legion of the Moose
Kanawha
Valley Legion No
Oak Hill
Camden
N. J
Beckley Moose
Hart
Raymond E. Hart
Grand North
Moose of the
Audubon
William D. Nace
Legionnaire’s Choice
Legion
Rites Set Wednesday For Drowning Victim
Funeral services are planned for First Class Shelby Vane Taylor at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Church of Christ. Taylor, 34, Mattsville, drowned in the ocean near Portsmouth, Virginia, Friday while on duty May 31. The U.S. Navy is investigating the death and an autopsy is scheduled. The body will be taken to the Mattsville residence. Pallbearers are listed as Shu mate Shumate Roberts Holland Clay and Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Shelby Vane ‘Pay- Stover
J. Woodster
Gauley Eenl
Sunset Memorial Park
Taylor
Mattsville
Portsmouth Va
U.S. Navy
Coday
Caffee’ Funeral Home
Nelson Shumate
Everett Shumate
Gene Roberts
Quincy Clay
Ed Cook
Radio Announcer Reports Second Shooting To Police
WSYNR announcer Russ Cook reported a second shooting at the station. A gunman fired at him through a back door striking a window as police extend the search. Cook described a 5 foot 6 inch Negro wearing blue denim pants and jacket as the suspect.
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Cook
WSYNR
Russ Cook
Nick’s Diner founder Née Greek immigrant runs family spot
Nick Kambouris, 64, owner of Nick’s Diner on N Fayette St, is a familiar face to regulars. He arrived from Greece in 1910, began in the restaurant trade in Beckley on June 1, 1919, and has owned Nick’s Diner since 1951. He is a father of three.
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N. Fayette St
Nick Kambouris
Kambouris
New Hampshire
Greece
Beckley
Also Mentioned on This Page
First Baptist Church of
Mullens
Roscoe Kenney Jr
Wilder Baptist Church
Charles Bailey
First Baptist Church
US Coast Guard
Moose Lodge
New Jersey
McAndrews
Forbes Council
Paper Co
Civic
Camden Damp
Civic League
Grand North Moose
Camden Board of Education
YMCA
Man
Shelby Vane Taylor
Richard Booth
Clifford
di, G. M. Powers Dentist
Main Street
Valley Bell
Mall
Valley Bell Milkman
Thru Valley Bell
Penn Oys
Eae Enn
Axminster
Cotpsting
Sanforicd
A. B
C. D
Penney
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