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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1965
Page
3
Viewers filled Sophia High School gymnasium Thursday night to examine 124 exhibits at Raleigh County Science Fair. Awards will be announced tonight after public viewing from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with participants arriving at 6 p.m.
Raleigh County Health Center faces indefinite closure after the county board of health ruled funds are unavailable. State authorities cut annual aid, with the county lacking revenue to cover salaries and operations, risking sale of the building under Hill Burton rules.
1965 graduates Donita Neff and Larry Paul Farley lead Sophia class with valedictorian and salutatorian titles. Brenda Hensley tops Mark Twain, with Danny Waters second. Donita, daughter of Carl Neff, holds multiple leadership roles and honors, while Larry Paul is active in clubs and student government. Brenda is daughter of Charles Hensley and excels in NHS and student activities. Danny Waters presides over NHS and student government, with extensive athletic and club involvement.
The Citizens Scholarship Foundation of Beckley is nominated for the Lane Bryant 1964 award for volunteer service. Beckley Chamber of Commerce sponsors, with a 30 page scrapbook and endorsements from local leaders. Deadline for state applications is March 20, with final nominees due April 5 and state winners announced soon.
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