Keen Respect For Law Will Prevent It
A discussion on what happens when arrested or jailed, detailing fingerprinting and reporting to federal and state authorities, jail sections at Raleigh County Jail, drunk driving penalties, breath tests, and daily life in custody. It emphasizes preserving rights and law enforcement’s role.
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Raleigh County
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington, D. C
Criminal Identification Bureau
Charleston
Justice of the Peace
Calaboose
Driver Education Scholarships Offered at WVU
West Virginia University awarding thirty Driver Education scholarships worth 50 each to support its driver and traffic safety education program next summer. Funded by Humble Safety Foundation, the scholarships target teachers from schools offering or planning driver education. Applications due June 1. courses run June 18 to July 20 and July 23 to Aug 17, in cooperation with state education and safety departments.
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West Virginia University
Paul A. Miller
Humble Safety Foundation
Charles P. Yost
WVU Department of Safety Education
West Virginia State Department of Education
West Virginia State Department of Public Safety
Yost
4-H Leader Emmaliene Glashen Receives Plaque Honor
Mrs Emmaliene Glashen a retired teacher received a plaque at a Raleigh County Homemakers Council appreciation dinner in observance of National 4-H Week at the Greenbrier Dairy Three State 4-H winners Christine Mays Ann Claytor and Florence Wiley were recognized with bonds and prizes while Wesley Lynch spoke on 4-H activities Miss Annetta Monroe sang a solo and Mrs Hazel Garland led introductions Glashen has led 4 H clubs for 34 years and heads the 4 H Leaders Assn since its 20 year founding
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Emmaliene Glashen
Raleigh County Homemakers’ Council
Greenbrier
Glashen
Lola Clay
Morton Reaves
Gustine Elliott
Raleigh County
Christine Mays
Slab Fork
Fred Mays
Ann Claytor
Beckley
Willa Claytor
Florence Wiley
Harper
Thomas Wiley Jr
Ethel Banks
Fayette County
Wesley Lynch
Institute
Annetta Monroe
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Oberlin
Ohio
Hazel Garland
Harper School
Homemakers’ Council
North Beckley
East Park
Tuskegee Institute
Mays
Christine
Sophia High School
Claytor
Stratton High School
Future Homemakers of America
Miss Wiley
Dramatics Club
Mother's Social Security Benefits for Underage Children
A mother under 62 with minor children may receive mother's benefits while her husband has a benefit or is deceased. Benefits end when the youngest child turns 18 and resume or change when the mother reaches 62.
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Social Security Office
Doctor's Letter Attests Diabetic Employee Fitness
A reader advises obtaining a doctor letter stating diabetes is controlled to support employment eligibility. The NY Diabetes Assn. reports 44 percent conceal illness and 53.2 percent faced rejection. if rejected, the attitude of the organization may reveal broader issues.
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New York Diabetes Assn
Newsdigest Denies WV 150th Cavalry Early Release
West Virginia Adjutant General Gene H Williams rejected a Newsdigest claim that the 150th Armored Cavalry Regiment would be released from active duty early. He said no Department of Defense channels support the report, which cited STRAC status and a four hour alert upon return. The unit, led by Col Daniel D Holliday of Beckley, includes Beckley Troop C under Capt Frank Rodriguez and is recalled to active duty at Fort Meade Maryland.
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West Virginia
W. Va
150Th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Gene H. Williams
Williams
Department of Defense
150Th
Ft. Meade
Daniel D. Holliday
Beckley
Frank Rodriguez
150Th Armored Cavalry
Armored Cavalry
Strac
Strategic Army Command
Lincoln Penny First Produced in 1909
The Lincoln cent began production in 1909 marking the introduction of the coin featuring the Union veteran design. It established a long running standard in U.S. coinage with the Lincoln portrait and remains a key numismatic milestone.
Two Cars Collide in Beckley Intersection
Beckley police report a minor crash at 12 55 p m Wednesday causing 75 damage. Drivers were Nancy R Boyd 28 of 110 Pine Street and Herman Garten 50 of 118 Franklin Avenue. Boyd was turning left at Park Avenue and Meadows Court when the collision occurred.
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Beckley
Beckley City
Nancy R. Boyd
Pine St
Herman Garten
Franklin Ave
Boyd
Park Avenue
Meadows Court
Garten
Five From County Among 129 WV Fire Deaths 1961
West Virginia fires and explosions caused 129 deaths in 1961, including five Raleigh County residents, per State Fire Marshal Basil E. Wright. statewide losses reached 6,023,366 with a 1.5 million Hercules Powder Co. blast at Rocket Center last May and a separate August explosion. Kanawha led with 13 fire deaths, while Raleigh and Marion counties also had notable totals.
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West Virginia
Raleigh
Allegany Ballistics Laboratory of Hercules Powder Co
Rocket Center
Mineral County
Wright
Kanawha
Mineral
Fayette
Hancock
Marion
Kainawha
Mercer
Cabell
Ohio
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W. A. Dyer
By Ross Martin
Okey
Earl Ballengee
C. A. “Slim’’ Thompson
Queen Victoria
Harold Thomas Hyman
M. D
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Beckley College
Nicholas
Webster
Julian Williams
Woodrow Wilson High School
WWHS
John Stockwell
Mary Pat Nuckols
Janie Howery
Morgantown
Hyman
Ayaa A Pm
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Valley Dr
Bank of Raleigh Main
Kanawha Streets
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Ralph Poole
Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church
MacArthur
Oak Hill
Sophia
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