Local Firm Involved Charleston Hearing Held For Gas Merger
Testimony before the Public Service Commission in Charleston Monday argued the United Fuel Gas Co and two West Virginia firms would cut costs streamline operations and benefit consumers if approved. The three companies seek approval to merge and expand service.
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United Fuel Gas Co
West Virginia
Public Service Commission
Charleston
If Com
Columbia Gas of
Phillips
Tennessee Gas Transmission Co
Columbia
Federal Power Commission
Appalachian
Cumberland
Manufacturers
United Fuel
Columbia Companies
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Kentucky
Ohio
Virginia
Oral Contract Suit Filed Over Truck Purchase
Earl C. Allen filed suit in the circuit clerk's office alleging an oral contract on Aug. 15, 1963 to buy a heavy duty truck from William Goodman of 113 Klaus St. Goodman allegedly paid some vehicle installments, returned the truck damaged on Nov. 23, and Allen seeks $1,484.27 plus fair rental value. Allen also sold Goodman 79 boxes a cash register a awning and a heater. Goodman took possession of the merchandise.
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Earl C. Allen
Circuit Clerk
Allen
William Goodman
Klaus St
Raleigh County
Goodman
E. Carl Meadows
Raleigh County Science Fair Opens With 124 Exhibits
The Raleigh County Science Fair runs Thursday and Friday at Sophia High School Auditorium with 124 exhibits from area elementary schools and local high schools. Projects set up Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with public viewing Thursday 7 to 9 pm and Friday 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Judging Thursday 1 to 6 pm. awards announced 8:30 pm Friday. Winners advance to the Regional Fair at Concord College on March 27.
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Raleigh County
Sophia High School
Shady Spring
Morton - Reaves
Crescent
Maxwell Hill
Lincoln
Institute
Sophia
Glen White
Stanaford
Piney Oaks
Mark
Lawrence E. Pruett Jr
Concord College
Tary
Nancy
Special Honey Session Called For March 22
A special West Virginia Historical Drama Association session is set for 8 p m March 22. Lawmakers approved 35000 for Honey in the Rock from the Department of Commerce funds. Former Gov Okey L Patter son heads the group and will convene in the Raleigh County Bank penthouse with officers and Norman Fagan, the production’s managing director.
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West Virginia Historical Drama Association
Department of Commerce
Okey L. Patterson
Raleigh County
Norman Fagan
Patteson
Move Up to Chrysler Newport 2-Door Hardtop
The ad compares a full sized Chrysler Newport 2-Door Hardtop with smaller cars, noting all have V-8 engines, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, radio and heater. It argues Chrysler is the only truly big car and incentivizes visiting a Chrysler dealer.
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Chrysler
Ford
Chevrolet
Elks Conference To Be Held Here
The West Virginia State Elks Association mid year conference is set for Beckley on April 3 with a state ritualistic finals. Events include a 9 a.m. opening business meeting and a 1 p.m. Sunday closing. ritual teams compete Saturday afternoon. Representatives from Beckley and other lodges, including Ray Hawley and Howard Janney, will attend.
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West Virginia State Elks Association
Beckley
Huntington
Mannington
Sistersville
Moundsville
Wheeling
Parkersburg
Grafton
Logan
Lewisburg
Charleston
Princeton
Ray Hawley
Howard Janney
Bill Wilbur
Fred Friar
Bill Pritchard
Esquire
Ralph Lawson
Sam Evans
George Springer
Gordon Palmer Accepts Public Relations Job
Gordon L. Palmer resigns as public relations director for the State Natural Resources Department to join the West Virginia Petroleum Association as assistant director to executive director Francis C. Farley.
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Gordon Palmer
Bond Forfeitures Collected In Beckley Police Court
A total of 533 dollars in bond forfeitures were collected Monday night in Beckley Police Court. Names and charges include John D. Dixon for op charges, Alfred Ford for parking at a hydrant, Phil Thompson for red light violation, Roy M. Hancock Jr. for speeding, John Griffith for unnecessary noise, David L. Scarbro for improper state registration, Mary B. Leonard for shoplifting, Danny Staton for fighting, William B. Adams for fighting, Regina Hatcher for blocking a lane, Ed Lively for blocking a lane, Warren Wyatt II for failure to yield, William Huffman for reckless driving, and Robert M. Taylor for defective vehicle equipment.
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Alfred Ford
Phil Thompson
Morris Avenue
Roy M. Hancock Jr
Hancock Street
John Griffith
Beckley
David L. Scarbro
Piney View
Mary B. Leonard
Mount Hope
Danny Staton
Coal City
William B. Adams
Regina Hatcher
Ed Lively
Warren Wyatt II
Fairlawn Ave
William Huffman
Gassaway
Robert M. Taylor
South Kanawha St
Evacuation At Stanaford Mine After Fire Halted Work
At New River Coal Co operations were paused Monday as a fire broke out in the Stanaford mine. About 75 miners were evacuated with no injuries reported. Officials say a slate fall likely caused a short in a power line and damage was negligible.
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Stanaford
New River Coal Co
Ohio Valley Project Meeting Set March 23
Huntington, UPS reports plans for water and land resources development in the Ohio River Valley over the next 20 to 50 years will be discussed at a March 23 24 meeting. Federal and state experts from all Ohio River basin states will cover water supply flood control drainage hydropower navigation watershed management recreation and wildlife protection.
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Huntington
UPS
Ohio River Valley
Ohio River Basin
Childs Cup Awarded In Collegiate Rowing
The Childs Cup honors collegiate rowing teams in a traditional regatta format. Named crews compete across the season with the trophy awarded to the season winner based on performance across events and points earned.
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Columbia Gas
Leroy
Gollamagoofer
C & P Telephone Company of
Navonade Bell System
Earehart
Chrysler-Plymouth
Valley Drive
Beckley, W. Ve
Martin Motor CO
E Roimelle
O. R. Grimmett
Mein Street
Chrysler Division
Newport
Chrysler Motors Corporation
Bob Hope
The
Chrysler Theatre
Nbc-Tv
Lynch Pryor
Howerd Avenue
Muyllens
W. Va
City Auto
Pineville, W. Ve
Shady Spring High School
Above
Alan Staton
Janet Staton
Kathy Cheek
Vicky Noor
Penny Powers
Woodsmen
Blue Bells
Scotland
Curtis Staton
Ken
Tucky
Nancy Cline
Soak Creek Elemen
Bernard Cline
Tams Mountain
Raymond Harmon
Shady
Raymond
Earl Harmon Cool Ridge
Oyer
John D. Dixon
Orchard Ave
Drun
America
CsTe
Ohio Valley Project
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