City Police Cite Three For Speeding
Beckley police Monday arrested three of eight for speeding. Johnny B. Meador of Shady Spring, 18, was taken into custody at 3:52 p.m. Robert Adkins, 31, of Sophia, cited at 4:15 p.m. Hugh D. Broughman, 37, of Oak Hill, arrested at 8:05 p.m. James M. Poindexter, 38, of East Beckley, cited at 2:55 p.m. for expired inspection sticker. Ralph William Wiseman, 18, of Glen Morgan and Paul R. Redden, 19, of Beaver were arrested at 8:15 p.m. Wiseman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Johnny B. Meador
Shady Spring
Robert Adkins
Sophia
Hugh D. Broughman
Oak Hill
James M. Poindexter
East Beckley
Jim Pennington to Attend Summer Teacher Institute
Jimmie L. Pennington, assistant director at Raleigh County Vocational Technical Center, is among 96 teachers chosen for a seven week summer institute for industrial teachers at San Jose College California. The program runs Monday through August 5 and covers electricity electronics automotive and power industrial drafting and metals technology. Activities include lectures demonstrations supervised laboratory work discussions with industry representatives and plant visits to Hewlett Packard IBM Lockheed Philco and Lawrence Radiation Laboratories in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Vocational Technical Center
Jimmie L. Pennington
San Jose College
San Jose
Calif
California
Hewlett - Packard
IBM
Lockheed
Philco
Lawrence Radiation Laboratories
State Civil Service Exams Planned in West Virginia
West Virginia Civil Service System announces open competitive exams for several position classes to be held July 16, 1966. Registers of eligibles will fill current and future vacancies in roles including Ambulance Driver, Automotive Mechanic, Building Maintenance Supervisor and Manager, Housekeeper, Psychological Assistant, and Watchman with specified salary ranges. Applications must be received by July 2, 1966. details at local Office of Employment Security or WV Civil Service System, 112 California Avenue, Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Civil Service System
State Civil Service Agency
California Avenue
Charleston
West Virginia
Mayor Explains Signal Changes in Beckley
Beckley Mayor John W. Smith outlined two traffic light changes after Police removed signs to improve safety. The "go on red" sign at Prince Street Municipal Parking Lot entrance and the "turn right on red" sign at Prince Street and Valley Drive were removed to emphasize stopping on red before proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
John W. Smith
Prince St
Valley Drive
Smith
Change eases SGLI to permanent policy on discharge
News for veterans notes a defense department change allowing personnel being discharged to convert SGLI to a commercial policy without medical exam within 120 days. The new rule lets the serviceman keep the certification at home, showing SGLI amount at separation and eligible conversion. Information available from West Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense Department
National Guard
SGLI
New Jersey
West Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs
Grass fire near Green Valley home extinguished
The Sophia Volunteer Fire Department answered an out of town call Monday at 3 p.m. to Basil Cuckler's home in Green Valley. Firemen put out a grass fire near the residence that was spreading toward a wooded area. Fire Chief Dan Pinson said there was no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Volunteer Fire Department
Basil Cuckler
Green Valley
Cuckler
Dan Pinson
Hangars And Landfill Plan Discussed At BC Airport
Raleigh County Airport Authority weighs a sanitary landfill on airport land for Beaver Shady Spring and Daniels residents. proponent L A Smokey Wickline would charge 25c per car 50c per pickup and $1 for larger vehicles. funds would cover oversight and operations with surplus to the Authority. airport work includes six new T hangars foundation by ADCU workers with 2000 cost. FAA navigational upgrades costing about 128000 expected in 1967. liability insurance discussed with potential annual savings of 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Airport Authority
Beaver
Shady Spring
Daniels
C. S. Lewis Jr
Wickline
Herb Alley
Board of Health
Alloy
Federal Aeronautics Agency
Alley
FAA
Lewis
Pros. Atty. C. Berkley Lilly
Beckley Portraitist Charles Davis Featured as Local Art Standout
Beckley artist Charles Davis, sole known professional portrait painter in town, studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and runs his studio behind Crescent Road. He painted Capt. Robert L. Amick of the Green Berets in Viet Nam, and has long produced WV state secretary portraits and design work for regional projects. Amick, a 5th Special Forces member, is stationed in Viet Nam with wife Sandy touring to collect the portrait. Davis emphasizes the craft of portraiture and his research-driven approach to color and size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Bare
Charles Davis
Davis
Beckley
Art Institute of Pittsburg
Crescent Road
Robert L. Amick
Viet Nam
Amick
West Virginia
Greenbrier
W. W. Barron
Department of Natural Resources
Conservation Magazine
5Th Special Forces Group
Airborne
Robert L. Amick Sr
Reservoir Road
Woodrow Wilson High School
Gordon Military College
Barnesville
Sandy
Ironton
Ohio
Lester Clean Up Campaign Organized
In Lester a clean up campaign is under way led by committee chair Mrs. Noel Snuffer. A city hall meeting formed the team including Carl Fain Mrs. Violet Daniels and Charles R. Snuffer to clean streets alleys and the cemetery. Cub Scouts and A D C U workers aid, urging citizens to start at home and assist city cleaners.
Tourist Brochure To Be Released By Beckley Chamber
The Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce will publish a sixteen page two color tourist brochure for Beckley and surrounding areas. Co coordinators are C Blaine Wright and Gene Morehouse with design by Richard Kanakanui. Biweekly updates and a center foldout map highlight attractions routes and activities. Approximately 30 40 thousand copies will be distributed with ads financing the project costing about 3000 to start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gypsie Dodson
Beckley-Raleigh
Beckley
Wright
Richard Kanakanui
Gates Engineering Company
Chamber
Glass House
West Virginia Turnpike
Doctor Warns Clean Pool Water Beats Infections
Outdoor swimming draws crowds but raises infection risk unless water is filtered chlorinated and cleaned. Check pool filters weekly and test chlorine daily. Some owners use iodine or bromochlorodimethyl hydantoin but ensure eye, ear, throat, nose exposure is minimized. Swimmer's ear requires acetic acid and alcohol rinse. perforated eardrums need earplugs.
PZC Hearing Tonight on Eisenhower Drive Rezoning
Beckley planning officials hold an informal but decisive public hearing at City Hall tonight at 7:30 p.m. on the zoning of Eisenhower Drive or the 1921 By-Pass area. The session will determine citizen needs and the rezoning move under way by the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Planning and Zoning Commission
Eisenhower Drive
City Hall
Setliff To Get Bars Of 2nd Lieutenant
Beckley man Damon Setliff among 15 state men to receive second lieutenant bars after completing the West Virginia Military Academy summer training at Camp Dawson near Kingwood. Cadets include 33 in the cadet class and 126 in the NCO school taught by 28 officers and NCOs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
West Virginia Military Academy
Camp Dawson
Kingwood
Damon Setliff
National Guard
Troop C
Clarence E. Galaspie
150Th Armored Cavalry
Ronnie Williams
Herbert Francisco
David Danko
Thomas Fitzwater
William Wright
William H. Sullivan
Sophia
Harold Erskine
NCO
Fred Almond
Arnold Wilson
Red Cross offers Raleigh county volunteers class
Mrs. P B Earwood chairs the Raleigh County Chapter of the American Red Cross announcing a volunteer training class on Wednesday at 730 pm in room 410 Bair Building. The two hour session features Red Cross work by Mrs. T C Moore field and volunteers, with roles in Armed Forces services hospital volunteers Pine Lodge Nursing Home and transportation. Teens 14 and older and adults may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Earwood
Raleigh County
American Red Cross
Bair
Armed Forces
Veteran Administration Hospital
Pine Lodge
Moorefield
Red Cross
Correcting a Friend Risks Eroding Friendship
A proverb warns that persistent correction may erase a friendship as surely as a fault is removed. It stresses balance between honesty and regard, noting blunt admonition can alienate a trusted companion and damage social bonds.
Albanese Plans V J Day Fireworks in Raleigh County
Frank Albanese of Beckley received permission from the Mercantile Division of Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce and Mayor John Smith to solicit donations for V J Day fireworks at New River Park on August 13. Albanese, who has organized the event for 20 years, seeks funds for a 9 PM display. Donations may be left at his North Heber Street store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Albanese
Beckley
Mercantile Division
Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce
John Smith
New River Park
Raleigh County
Albanese
North Heber Street
Wrong car taken by mistaken identity in Colorado Springs
Debbie Etheredge of Colorado Springs entered what she believed was her car after a shopping trip and drove off. Four hours later she realized the 1965 model she drove was not hers, as police noted the vehicles were identical except one had white wall tires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
UPI
Debbie Etheredge
Fire chief cites jurisdiction in missed Bradley Mine call
Beaver Volunteer Fire Department did not respond to a 3 p.m. Saturday call from Bradley Electric Service on U S 21 at Prosperity because it was outside their jurisdiction. Another Beaver volunteer supported the decision, saying the unit serves Shady Spring District residents. Fire damage estimated at 75000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Anderson
Beaver Volunteer Fire Department
News
Bradley Mine Electric Service
U. S. 21
Prosperity
Anderson
Beaver
Shady Spring District
Bradley Electric
U.S. 21
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Civil defense unit relocates after WWII bomb found
A dozen civil defense experts based for 12 years in an old Coventry home moved to new quarters after officials warned there was an unexploded World War II bomb in the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coventry
England
UPT
Open House Planned for New Glen Daniel Telephone Building
Residents may inspect the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. new Glen Daniel facility during an all day event Thursday with tours and explanations of dial equipment. The open house runs 9 am to 4 pm and 7 30 pm to 9 pm with free admission and no invitations required at Rt. 1 in central Glen Daniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redden
Jacqueline Gearhart
Panorama
Calif
Curtis P. Stewart
Glen Daniel
Telephone Company
Robert Cunningham
Beckley
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Cunningham
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Berry St
Wyoming County
Jack L. Stone
Bradley
Basil Smith
New Town
David Puckett
Chicago
Willard Hargison
Scott Ave
George L. Ballard
Danny E. Allen
Nitro
W. A
Gene) Burke
Frances M. Lane
Pershing Ave
Mabscott
Sophia High School
Radford College
Luther W. Lane, Jr
Carol Sue
Richard W
Connie Ellen
Mabscott Methodist Church
Bank of Raleigh Main
Kanawha Streets
F.d.1.c
Robert L. Charles Davis
Register
Authority
L. A. “Smokey’’ Wickline
ADCU
Captain Amick
Georgia
Marshall University
Huntington
Defense Language Institute, Presidio of
Monterey
Armed Forces Step
John L. Lewis
Lester
Indiana
West
Vir
Ginia Turnpike
Henry Heilper
Ord
Wayne Brandstadt
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
PZC
Setliff
Telephone Company States Open House
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