Governor's Wishes Prevail On State Name Change
Governor Barron and Centennial Commission Chairman Charles Hodel resolved a dispute over renaming West Virginia to Lincoln. Barron urged focusing funds on the centennial celebration and declined a session or convention to change the name. Hodel stated willingness to defer to the governor and pledged to help raise $100,000 for the centennial.
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Barron
Centennial Commission
Charles Hodel
West Virginia
Lincoln
Hodel
Virginia
Gov. Barron
Beckley Girl to Attend GS Roundup in Vermont
Susan McCray of Beckley will be one of four alpine District representatives at the International Roundup at Button Bay Park Vermont July 18 31 She replaces Mary Margaret Cappellari who cannot attend due to a scheduling conflict The Roundup will host about 10000 teen girls from all states and many countries living in 6000 tents McCray has nine years in Scouting and is active with the Beckley Presbyterian Church Woodrow Wilson High School senior chorus and Beac kley community activities She is the daughter of Dr and Mrs Charles McCray of 511 N Kanawha St.
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Susan McCray
Button Bay Park
Mary Margaret Cappellari
Vermont
Lake Champlain
Susan
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Woodrow Wilson High School
Josusan
CS Saaamala
Charles McCray
N. Kanawha St
Police Report Shows 130 Offenses In May Beckley
Beckley Police Department monthly activity shows 130 offenses reported in May resulting in 128 arrests. Offenses include 98 drunkenness, 2 robbery, 6 breaking and entering, 9 petit larceny, 2 grand larceny, 13 other. Total traffic arrests 61. 25 auto accidents with 8 arrests. Total receipts and fines listed.
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Beckley
Wein Receives Degree At Princeton University
Beckleyan Alan Jerome Wein of 107 Queen Street is among five West Virginians earning degrees at Princeton University during the 215th Commencement. The ceremony awarded 1,075 bachelor and advanced degrees to graduates from around the world before about 5,000 attendees at the Commencement Amphitheater. President Robert F. Goheen conferred degrees across seven categories from BA to PhD, including seven honorary degrees.
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Beckleyan
Alan Jerome Wein
Queen Street
West
Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs
Mine to Open Permit in Fayette County
The Beckley office of the West Virginia Department of Mines issued a permit to Hanshew Coal Co. to open a mine in Fayette County and hire two men.
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Beckley
West Virginia Department of Mines
Hanshew Coal Co
Fayette Co
Cabot Gas Rate Hike Requested Before PSC
Cabot Corp seeks higher gas rates in about a dozen West Virginia counties with minimum up to 2.20 and first 1000 cu ft at 2.20, rising to 0.39 per 1000 cu ft beyond six million. PSC delays decision to at least Sept. 13. Oak Hill protestant G C Slaven attended without testimony. Cabot serves Wirt Calhoun Gilmer Roane Kanawha Putnam Jackson Fayette Boone Wyoming McDowell Counties.
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Charleston
UPI
Cabot Corp
West Virginia
Public Service Commission
Cabot
G. C. Slaven
Oak Hill
PSC
Wirt
Calhoun
Gilmer
Roone
Kanawha
Putnam
Jackson
Fayette
Boone
Wyoming
McDowell
Gilt-edged securities and the gilt edge distinction
An explanation of gilt-edged securities describing how wealthy firms printed stock with gilt edges to signal quality and separate themselves from less prosperous concerns that could not afford such printing. The note highlights the link between ornate stock presentation and perceived credibility in finance.
City Council forms 12 member advisory group on comprehensive plan
City Council on Tuesday accepted a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation and named a 12 member citizens advisory committee to inform the public on the comprehensive plan. The panel, headed by Alex George, includes J. W. Ward Jr and other residents, with female representation sought from local clubs. The group will meet with City Planner Fred LaBastille as the plan develops and act as a sounding board for proposed changes.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Fred LaBastille
PZC
Woman's Club
Beckley
Business and Professional Women's Club
Cecil L. Miller
Iby Council
Alex George
J. W. Ward Jr
A. W. Calloway
D. C. Means
A. S. Cappellari
Ed Ratcliffe
S. A. Abram
William Shanklin
Danny Saks
Carl Bunch
Carmen Feazell
LaRoy Gorman
Council
Dale Zent
Zent
George C. Porter
Raleigh County Court
LaBastille
Grandview Road
Rock
County Commission
Joe
Alice Rahall
Clark Street
Sayre
Atty
Robert Ashworth
Millard Tyree
Clifton McDaniel
Washington Ave
Truman S. Sayre
James Corey
Neville Street
Walnut Street
Corey
M. J. Meadows
Jennings Street
Couple welcomes seventh and eighth children twins
Rock Island Indiana twins story: Charles W. Hansen said he was pleased when his wife gave birth to their seventh and eighth children, marking four boys and four girls.
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Rock Island, Ill
UPI
Charles W. Hansen
Methodist Men Install Sunday Sunday Installation for First Methodist Church Officers
The Methodist Men's Club of First Methodist Church will install new officers during morning worship. Officers for the year include Garland Cole president Paul Hinzman vice president James I Amick secretary and Harry Sydenstricker treasurer. Chairmen of activities are Claude Rider membership M F O'Dell attendance Ira Rotenberry projects Bernard Childress publicity John O'Dell and William P Hall Jr devotions. The ceremonies will recognize all club members and display the theme To seek a daily Christ Way of Life and set an example.
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Methodist Men's Club
First Methodist Church
Garland Cole
Paul Hinzman
James I. Amick
Harry Sydenstricker
Claude Rider
M. F. O'Dell
Ira Rotenberry
Bernard Childress
Land John O'Dell
William P
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Princeton University
Main St. Beckley
Mountain State Hearing Aid Center
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Jun Hearing Aid
Zenith
Mountain State
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Main St
Thompson Drug
Council Names
Citizens Advisory Group
Cecil Connor
D. E. Warden
Connor
Catlett St
Sheridan Ave
Kentucky
Montgomery Ward
Ane
Alilalela
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