Flight Breakfast a Big Success in Raleigh County
Raleigh Countys first flight breakfast sponsored by Civil Air Patrol Cadets drew over 1,500 attendees from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Beckley-Mount Hope Airport. About 140 youths organized the Aviation Day with 30 planes on display and eight aircraft types. Proceeds fund cadet uniforms. several pilots from four states participated despite weather grounding some planes.
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Raleigh County
Civil Air Patrol
Don Moyer
Moyer
Beckley - Mount Hope
Lancaster
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Greensboro
N. C
Beckley Merchants
30 Arrests Over Weekend On Road Moonshine and Obscenity Charges
The Raleigh County weekend roundup jailed 30 people on road law violations, moonshine possession, and intoxication. Loman Edward Waddle of Beckley was jailed at 9 25 p.m. Sunday for transporting moonshine and failing to stop, after allegedly tossing a pint from a car. Two accompanying men were charged with drunkenness. William Guerrant, also of Beckley, released on bond for moonshine possession and set for police court. Bobby Lee Willis of MacArthur faced charges of possessing obscene photographs and reckless driving after a 1 a.m. Sunday arrest. Ronald Deweese of Lanark was jailed Saturday night for illegal parking after blocking a private driveway at Soak Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Loman Edward Waddle
Burgess Street
Beckley
Waddle
William Guerrant
Bobby Lee Willis
MacArthur
Ronald Deweese
Lanark
Soak Creek
Ohio University In 5th Year of Export Program
Ohio State University runs its fifth year of an international engineering training program sponsored by the International Road Federation. About 16 scholars from Iraq, Brazil, Japan, Colombia, El Salvador, Panama and elsewhere study in Columbus with on the job tours and a research project for each country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State University
OSU
Baghdad
Bogota
International Road Federation
Washington, D. C
IRF
United States
Emmett H. Karrer
Department of Civil Engineering
Ohio State
Iraq
Brazil
Japan
Colombia
el Salvador
Panama
Israel
Turkey
Formosa
Germany
Midwest
Alvar Palacios
Sadamu Mino
Adnan Al-Alawi
Mahmood F. Khaffaf
Enrique Cuellar
Buckley earns DDS as three children aid in study
In Chicago Donald C Buckley receives a Doctor of Dentistry degree from the University of Illinois. His children Denise 7 Donnie 6 and Michael 3 all professional models helped fund his education with their earnings including Michaels social security card at 2% months to model a christening dress.
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Chicago
Donald C Buckley
University of Illinois
Denise
Donnie
Michael
Buckley
Army Air Force Enlist 12 Area Men
The Beckley Army Air Force Recruiting Offices reported 12 enlistments Friday. Seven joined the Army and five the Air Force for four years with assignments to the 3650th Military Training Wing at Sampson AFB New York. Enlistees include William D. Anderson Richard L. Stratton Paul D. Young Robert R. Rhodes Henry E. Adkinson Leonard Jacobs Freddie B. Westfall. six are Airman Basic and Westfall is Airman Third Class. Army recruits are Richard L. Taylor Edwin E. Tackett Robert G. Williams and James V. Nabors reporting to Fort Jackson SC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Army-Air Force
Army
Air Force
3650Th
Sampson Air Force Base
New York
William D. Anderson
Richard L. Stratton
Paul D. Young
Robert R. Rhodes
Henry E. Adkinson
Leonard Jacobs
Freddie B. Westfall
Westfall
Richard L. Taylor
Dehue
Edwin E. Tackett
Nellis
Robert G. Williams
Montgomery
James V. Nabors
Bluefield
Fort Jackson
South Carolina
Five Arrested On Road Violations This Weekend
State Police arrested five people on road violation charges over the weekend. Two involved in highway accidents. Sgt. Thomas Mahoney of Fort Eustis was injured and jailed for driving on the wrong side. Other arrests included hazardous driving and improper registration with hearings set in magistrates’ courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Blackburn
Sophia
Fayett Puckett
Tralee
Soak Creek
New Raleigh
United Mine Workers of America
Thomas
Mahoney
Fort Eustis
Ray Houston Mitchell
Grandview
Ernest J. Frassetto
Army
Prince
Albert Ballengee
Stanaford
Dempsey Miller
Glen Jean
Woman charged with assault with deadly stove lid
In Recorder's Court a woman faced charges of assault with a deadly weapon the stove lid scene occurred at a well known night spot. When asked what they were doing during the fight she said we were playing syndicated games a four against one situation she claimed she had to do the best she could
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Carthage
N. Cc
Recorder's Court
Waat
W. Lamont Brown
Flying Machine! Car clears barrier and clears fence at Orange
Constable Ezra Bilbo reports a car struck a road repair barrier, vaulted a six foot fence, and landed radiator first in a mud hole. Both occupants escaped injury.
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Orange
Tex
Ezra Bilbo
Halley's Comet Returns After Long Interval
Halley's Comet has appeared 27 times since 240 B C at intervals averaging 76 years and 9 months, according to the National Geographic Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C
National Georgraphic Society
Services Tuesday For Silas Gore
Funeral services for Silas S. Gore will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Dr. Alvin J. Cook officiating. Gore, 75, of 409 South Oakwood Ave., died Sunday morning after an extended illness. Burial is in Sunset Memorial Park. Gore, born November 26, 1879 in Mercer County, was a former State Road Commission employee and a Beckley Elks member. He married Bess E. Lemon in 1906 and is survived by his wife, four sisters, one brother, a daughter, six grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. The body lies at Keyser Funeral Home until one hour before the service. Pallbearers include local men from the community, and graveside services will be conducted by the Beckley Elks Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin J. Cook
First Baptist Church
Silas S. Gore
South Oakwood Ave
Sunset Memorial Park
Mercer County
John A
Mary Louise Martin Gore
Beckley
Bess E. Lemon
Beckley First
Gus Anderson
Conrad Stowers
Addie Gunnoe
The
Beckley Elks Lodge
Meadow Creek Woman Nancy Adkins Dies at 84
Nancy Adkins 84 of Meadow Creek died at 5 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital after a three month illness. Born September 9, 1870 in Summers County she lived in Summers and Fayette counties all her life. Survived by four sons two daughters two half sisters one half brother 40 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending at Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Adkins
Meadow Creek
Raleigh
Iil
Summers County
Summers
Fayette Counties
Jackson Adkins
Jason
James Adkins
Lonnie
Ote Adkins
Cranberry
Mary Garten
Midway
Sarena Vandall
Beckley
Bertha Redden
Springdale
Lucinda Richmond
Saran Ann Smith
Hinton
Thomas Berry
Ronald Meadows
Mid-Year Rally and Church Services at Morning Star Baptist
Morning Star Baptist Church in Skelton hosts its annual mid year rally with a box supper and deacon debate. Tonight at 6 30 p m features Rev H DuBois with chorus and Pilgrim Travelers Quartet. Week schedule lists several pastors and choirs through Sunday with other church events and a Vacation Bible School closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Star Baptist Church
Skelton
H. DuBois
Pilgrim Travelers
S. P. Prince
Resaco
Page
Archie Johnson
Welcome Baptist
Ray Washington
Raleigh
Mount Vernon
Thomas Pryor
New Era
W. M. Jones
Lester
McAlpin
Harper
Boomer
Winding Gulf
Elmer Day
Morning Star
Beekeeper Fatally Stung In Bee Transfer Incident
Beekeeper Walter C. Crenshaw a 47 year old service station operator died after being stung three to four dozen times during a hive transfer in Louisville Kentucky. His brother in law Max Crenshaw 26 assisted but survived as the swarm attacked.
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Louisville
Walter C. Crenshaw
Max Crenshaw
Funeral Tuesday For Homer Riffe
Funeral services for Homer W. Riffe 47 of Harper Road are set for 2 30 p m Tuesday at Mt Tabor Baptist Church with Rev B C Jennings officiating. He died Sunday at his home after a heart attack. Born March 30 1908 in Crab Orchard he was son of Melia Snuffer Riffe and the late Dr William T Riffe. He owned Riffe's Radio and Television Service on Harper Road and was a pioneer of radio and TV repair in Southern West Virginia. Survived by wife Gertrude Cole Riffe mother Melia Riffe daughter Jienell 9 sisters Mae Phipps and Marie Thompson. Caffee Funeral Home to hold body until 3 pm today then move to Harper Road residence. Burial Mt Tabor Cemetery. Pallbearers Dan Covey Virgil Riffe Basil Riffe Charlie Stanley Edward Phipps Weldon Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Jennings
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
Homer W. Riffe
Harper Road
Crab Orchard
Melia Snuffer Riffe
William T. Riffe
First Baptist Church
Beckley
Riffe
West Virginia
Gertrude Cole Riffe
Melia Riffe
Jienell
Mae Phipps
Marie Thompson
Caffee Funeral
Caffee
Mt. Tabor
Dan Covey
Virgil Riffe
Basil Riffe
Charlie Stanley
Edward Phipps
Weldon Campbell
Back to School in Bird City Kansas Woman Rejoins School
Mrs. Ernest Bressler and her 15 year old daughter are sophomores in high school. After her mother's death she keeps house for her father and brother. Now she studies again and serves on the Kansas Parent-Teacher Association board. Her husband owns farms and implement firms.
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Bird City
Kas
Ernest Bressler
Bresslers
The
Kansas Parent-Teacher Assn
Scout Camp Inspection Scheduled for Wednesday
The Shanklin's Ferry Boy Scout Reservation will host an official inspection tour starting at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Officials from the Appalachian Council, Boy Scouts of America, including Charles Whitcomb and Jack Lewis, will assess camp operations on the 58 acre site beside New River, 18 miles above Bluestone Dam. Cr. C. Kane and Dr. Fred Richmond lead the local group in charge, with an informal dinner planned at 5 p.m.
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Shanklin’s Ferry Boy Scout Reservation
Appalachian Council
Boy Scouts of America
New River
Bluestone Dam
Charles Whitcomb
Cincinnati
Jack Lewis
Bluefield
Cr. C. Kane
Fred Richmond
Health and Safety Committee
Education Committee Submits State Education Report
Beckley Chamber of Commerce Education Committee forwards five major school improvement suggestions to the State Committee for Education. The list calls for stronger guidance services, higher graduation standards, smaller classes, improved facilities, and an expanded leisure education program. It also argues for property assessment reform to fund these needs and notes the state study will go to Washington for national review this fall.
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Beckley Chamber of Commerce
State Committee For Education
C. G
Washington
Graveside Rites For Farley Infant
Graveside rites will be conducted at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Coal City Cemetery for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Oral Farley of Coal City who died about 9 p.m. Sunday in a local hospital. Survivors include the parents, a sister Vickie Arlene, a brother Wade, maternal grandmother Mrs. Florence Pack, and paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Avery Farley, all of Coal City. The Rev. Jack Thomas will officiate. The body is at the Keyser Funeral Home.
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Coal City
Oral Farley
Vickie Arlene
Wade
Florence Pack
Avery Farley
Jack Thomas
Keyser Funeral Home
Suits Filed for Ten Thousand Dollars in Raleigh Circuit
Two suits totaling 10000 dollars were filed last week in the Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's office. O. C. Booth sues C. L. Higginbotham for damages claimed from work on his automobile. Carl Burford sues R. W. Arton C. W. Marshall Milford Anderson Greensville S C and Ballenger Paving Co for 5000 dollars.
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Raleigh County
O. C. Booth
C. L. Higginbotham
Carl Burford
R. W. Arton
C. W. Marshall
Milford Anderson
Greensville
S. C
Ballenger Paving Co
Lee Infant Funeral Today at Turkey Knob Cemetery
Funeral services for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Lee of Dunloop were set for 2 pm at Turkey Knob Cemetery. C D Trent Funeral Home handled arrangements. Cobalt emits poisonous arsenic fumes when heated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Lee
Dunloop
Turkey Knob
C. D. Trent Funeral Home
Beckley Center Captain Welcomes First Ford Son
Mrs. Carl J. Ford presented her husband, Beckley Enlistment Center commander, with a new son born at Beckley Hospital at 3 p.m. Sunday. The baby weighed six pounds one-half ounce and is the Ford family’s first son. they also have a daughter, Dianne, age nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl J. Ford
Beckley
Ford
Beckley Hospital
Front St
Dianne
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Ohio University
Silas Gore
Central Baptist Senior Choir
James Anderson
Bessie Y. Smoot
South Heber Street
W. R. Smoot
C. H. Young
Eula Rucker
Dorothy Howard
Emma Boyden
Marie Carter
Blanche Jones
Patsy Hudston
Ella Robertson
Beatrice Hairston
Gladys Mosby
Cassie Anderson
Aliese Watkins
First Mission Baptist Church
Building Fund
Lillybrook
Chorus
East Park
Homer Riffe
Peregoy
Woodrow Wilson High School
Farley
Lee
J Brandt
Denna
Cohen
Neville ST
Ome
New Westinghouse
Westinghouse
America
Westinghouse Laundromat
Westinghouse Studio One
Cbs-Tv
Superior Sterling Company
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Mansfield
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