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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1960
Page
2
In Charleston AP report the Supreme Court delays a May 10 primary for an 8th Circuit Judgeship race in Logan to allow time for oral arguments. The absentee ballots are pivotal to deciding whether incumbent Judge Chambers or Claude A Joyce wins, with Canvassers and Logan County involved.
J D Copley born in Ceredo now of Logan County celebrated his 100th birthday quietly in frail health. He moved from timber to sales during a long career and, with his wife, raised ten children seven of whom survive him.
A one year old patient required urgent surgery as medical teams at PAX and RNS reported the emergency procedure led by surgeon Michael Lively. The operation aimed to address a life threatening condition and was completed with stable initial recovery.
A household shower was held at the Matheny home for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bevins whose house burned recently. Attendees included local residents from Rockview and Pineville alongside Clyde Church members. The event featured tributes and a circle of friends offering support after the loss.
Therma Leah Alfrey and James Toney wed at a cathedral setting with white satin bows in pews and a program featuring organ music. The bride, from Oceana, works at Oce Medical Center. the groom from Ogdensburg, N Y, is with Northern Electric. They plan to reside in Ogdensburg after a reception.
Roanoke Virginia AP reports a potential 1961 merger between Norfolk and Western and Nickel Plate. Chairman Saunders says talks are progressing with an undetermined timeline and must pass Interstate Commerce Commission review. If approved, the N and W would gain a Great Lakes to Atlantic port network and diversify coal freight. Nickel Plate would obtain access to Atlantic ports and expand its reach from Buffalo to the Great Lakes.
Directs readers to focus on a child’s current actions rather than future potential. Encourages attention to present behavior as the basis for guidance and outcomes.
J D Janney center honoree for a birthday on Father's Day as Beckley community gathers with Mr and Mrs Carnie L and Mrs Amos Janney at the Late Advent Christian Church.
Local residents and families plan weekend journeys and return trips. Gunes, Dun can family, Mather and Smith groups, Shockeys and Paris family visit relatives near Greenbrier River at Camp Lightfoot Cunard and Red Stone Arsenal. Roy Miller spends days at camp near Peace Springs. Norma Dix Gunter hosts a dance class picnic at Oak Hill Park. Pennington visits Durham relatives. H. W. Miller improves in Beckley Hospital.
In Fayetteville a Fay ette County Girl Scout Council leader Mrs Don Sanford presented Thanks badges to three members for faithful service. Recipients are Mrs C R Harnsbarger Mount Hope Mrs Kenneth F Robbins Cannelton and Mrs William B Abele Chariton Heights. Harnsbarger past president chairs the membership nominating committee and serves on the training committee and brownie camp leadership.
A Beckley construction firm won a contract to build a large storage area and the new bank annex adjoining the Wyoming Hotel in Mullens. Work on the first stage includes drilling for casings and installing a copper test, with December 1 set as the completion target. The entrance will sit about 10 feet from the sidewalk on First Street near Holroyd Avenue, and exterior walls will be glazed brick in an unselected color.
Ira Scarbro and wife from Akron Ohio visit his brother John Scarbro and family in Dothan after a long absence. he cites West Virginia Turnpike improvements such as paved roads modern telephone and bus service as reasons for staying away until retirement from B F Goodrich after 36 years. He mentions his brothers George Biloxi Miss and Willie and other relatives. They return home Sunday.
Mrs Emmett and family along with Mr and Mrs J D Janney and other relatives were part of a busy social notice. Karen Tyree returned home after several days as a patient at Beckley Memorial Hospital. Weekend visitors included Mao and son Carl Edward Oak and Mrs Maggie Shephard visiting her sister in Sprague. The Bolens moved to Detroit Mich and Lena wed Richard McNeely Saturday evening. H W Mowell returned home after major surgery at Oak Hill Hospital. W E E Lively and family visited their son-in-law and daughter Randolph Hendrickson in Oak Hill.
A stork shower honoring Mrs Lomer McMillion was hosted at the home of Mrs Avary McMillion in Matheny on Friday night. Attendees included numerous McMillion relatives and friends such as Mrs Hazel McMillion, Mrs Ooie McMillion, Mrs Billie Bailey, and others.
A U S Army engineers team led by R G Baumgardner and W E Sinozick conducts a week long survey in Madison to gauge the Little Coal River's role in feeding floods into the Kanawha River basin. The study will produce Army recommendations on dam site needs to aid flood control in high waters.
A Red Star man Lawrence Gwinn was honored at a Sunday birthday dinner at his home. Attending were relatives from Logan Meadow Bridge Mount Hope and Red Star including Jack Bell Greta Margaret Jackie Terry Earl Fox Elbert Gwinn Junior Judy Gwinn John Stuckler Earl McCune Rea Perry Wendell Backus Mike Vargo Ramona Greta Ray Gwinn Glen Rogers Suzie and others.
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