West Virginia Peace Corps recruits diverse pioneers
A French born nurse Marie Dubalen and Marlane MacLane ex stripper join John D Rockefeller IV and Chauncey Bancroft as informal volunteers entering Appalachia. Each brings unique backgrounds from nursing teaching and advocacy to radical reform aims guiding poverty relief efforts in Man and Emmons.
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N.S. Ludington
Charleston
UPI
Beadman
Barton MacLane
Harvard
John D. Rockefeller IV
West Virginia
Marie Dubalen
Appalachian Hospital
Man
W. Va
Marlane MacLane
Ballyhoo
MaclLane
France
Cambodia
Iran
Dubalen
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Co
Chauncey Bancroft
New York City
Wayne County
Appalachia
Rockefeller
West
Bored Congregation Walks Out During Sermon in Haarlem
In Haarlem at St Bavo Cathedral the vicar was mid sermon denouncing youth when an elderly man declared he was bored. The audience applauded and the entire congregation then walked out in protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem, Holland
UPI
St. Bavo Cathedral
Court publishes order in Raleigh County circuli court记
State of West Virginia enters an order in the Raleigh County Circuit Court dated March 2, 1965. The publication initiates a legal action requiring service as prescribed by law. The order outlines parties, notices, and forthcoming court steps, with jurisdiction and deadlines defined for respondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Raleigh County
West Virginia
State OF
Lands Sale Suit Seeks Decree for Raleigh County School Fund
The West Virginia Raleigh County court suit seeks a decree ordering sale of lands included in the case for the school fund. It lists numerous certified lands with former owners and locations across Beckley, Mabscott, Lester, and surrounding districts, and names many defendants and unknown claimants to be served by April 10, 1965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A E. Morris
Larry George
Et al Professional Realty CO
Radford
Andrew, Jr
Jennie L
Sams
Robert Lee
Et al
Fee
Brooklyn
Richmond District
Raleigh County
West Virginia
Ewart, Harvey
Sunset Hill
Richmond
Frazier
Walter
Hinton
Gwinn
L. M
Glen White
Town
West Virag
Earl A
West Hinton
Hall
Ollie
Lilly Valley
Trap Hill
Harmon
Central Add
Beckley
Parkview Add
Jackson
Hill
Lewis, Hiram
Billie
Ae County
Mallory
Jack
Elizabeth
Lester
West Virnia
Arshall
Martha
Mabscott
Morris
Larry
Rhodell
Francis
Slab Fork
Lester Heights
Shufflebarger
H. T. and
Bowie
H.W.C. Add
Tolbert
Geo. S
Ona C
State Road Commission
B. T
White
Phillip
Stanaford
Withrow
L. E
Lana Mae
Ewart
Harvey
Anthony J. Sparacino
Raleigh County Bank
P. O. Box
New Penaginia
Almanac for March 22 1965 historical notes
On this day in history, March 22, 1965, events include the 1794 Congress forbidding foreign slave trade, Stephen Decatur mortally wounded in a duel in 1820, the founding of the YMCA in 1874, and the Grand Coulee Dam beginning power production in 1941. Fermata notes Mars the morning star and the evening shows Mars, Mercury and Jupiter. Born on this day is Flemish painter Anthony van Dyck in 1599. A Burke quote closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Mars
Anthony van Dyck
Congress
Stephen Decatur
James Barron
Washington
Young Men's Hebrew Association
Grand Coulee
Columbia River
Welfare Dept Finds Fugitve Willie Page in Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Welfare Department located Willie Page, 47, after a four year search for nonpayment of support. He is employed as a janitor at the welfare department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee, Wis
Milwaukee County Welfare Department
Willie Page
Notice to Creditors Russell M Holstine Estate Beckley WV
Notice to creditors and beneficiaries of the estates of Russell M Holstine Amber s Plumley and other listed estates. Creditors must file verified claims with voucher by July 30 1965 at the Raleigh County Bank Building Beckley West Virginia or risk exclusion from benefits. Beneficiaries may appear by that date to examine claims and protect interests. March 12 1965 Commissioner of Accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell M. Holstine
Raleigh County Bank
Beckley
West Virginia
Roy A. Cunningham
Ambrose
J. Plumley
Raleigh County
RIDDLEBARGER Ora Alvin obituary in West Virginia
Ora Alvin Riddlebarger of Mabsott died in a Weal hospital Friday. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 1 p.m. Melton Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Gerald L. Morgan officiating. Burial in Montgomery Memorial Park Cemetery, London, W. V. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riddlebarger Riddlerbarger
Ora Alvin
Mabsott
Melton Mortuary
Gerald L. Morgan
Montgomery Memorial Park
London
W. V
Beckley Classifieds Include Help Wanted and Services
A cluttered notice board lists requests for information on theft of newspapers, contact Robert L Amick at Beckley Newspapers, plus numerous ads for painting, hairstyling, barber services, used instrument purchases, welding gear, and local job openings. Listings also offer vehicle insurance notices, neighbor welcome line, Avon reps, and multiple waitstaff and cook positions with contact details.
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John D. IV
Huntington Park
Calif
James A. Farrier
Farrier
Pennsylvania
Emmons
Boone County
Jay Rockefeller
C. Harold Hanks
the Almanac
Edmund Burke
Blair Blair
Catherine
Kate
Sprague
Rose and Ae Peace
Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel
DIAS
City Ave
Crescent Road
Sunset
Robert L Amick
Beckley Newspapers
Call Sam G. Foley
Lowell Foley
Feliciaan
Frances Corey
Ruth Ann
Mrs
Damon Setliff
Damon
Leon’s Quick Service Cleaners
Fayette
Southern Institute of Graphic Arts
South
Southern Institute Or Graphic Arts
Nashville
Tennessee
P. O
Universal Schools
Universal
N. W
Miami
Florida
A. W. Perry
Dial
America
Federal & State
H& R Block, Inc
Main St
Sun
Wickham Avenue
Wright
Prince St. Ph
John W. Eye ‘Co
W. Neville
Halstead
Lawn Mower & Engine Service
Nineoclar Engine
Savics FB Saan -Tiller Renta Copeland
North Beckley
Fisher's Flowers
John W. Eye CO
Frank Crook
Willey Brothers
W. V. Ph
Call
Taylor
Time & Gift Shop
Neville
Jan Campbell Music Co
Raleigh Insurance Agency
Avon Cosmetics
Bostick Avenue
Appalachian Tire Products
Chi Chi’s Grill
King Tut Drive Inn
Ison
Mountain Motel
Rerant
Route 10
East Pineville
Tuddle House Drive Inn
el Chico
Stansbury Street
Raleigh
Wyoming
Mr. Fetter
Jack Setters
Leckie Smokeless Coal Company
Anjean
Summersville
Electrolux
Temple Street
O.K
Fema
Dy Sard
Fox
Baltimore
Care Beckley Newspapers Corp
Fuller Brush
Means Lumber Co
Sisson St Ph
James R. Bair
Shady Spring
Edward Manning
R. K. Flurnoy
O. H. Bennett
E. Beckley
R. L. Stinson
Myers Ave
C. R. Robinette
Rt. 1
Chillicothe
Ohio
Hampshire
Yorkshire
Richard Snuffer
Glen Daniel
New River Market
Blue Circle Stable
Bradley
Lyman Lapstake
Mullens
Ford Farm Tractor & Attachments
H.P. Mercury
Duncan Physe Couch
Electrolux Vacuum
Phone Beckley
Singer Spartan
Rent Electrica
Carolina Feed & Dw
J. W. Huddle
Best Furniture CO
South Fayette Street
Wilson
S. Kanawha
Lin. Ft
Oete
SUPEI
S. Fayette
Airport
Prince
Mary Carter
Sparks TV & Appliance Service
Prince _St
Dupont
Nash Campbell
Georges Fashions
Southern Cross
Valley Dr. North
Used Furniture Co
J. Walker
Ashworth'’S
Prince _St. Dial
Marty
Prince St
Remington
KLAUS
McCreery St
Sophia Builders & Supply
Sophia, W. Va
Fayetteville
W.a
Norge Appliances
DOY Appliances
Valley Drive
N. Ph
McCulloch
Bashams
White Oak
Sears, Roebuck & CO
World Book Encyea
Aurora H. O
Pontiac
Lavender Street
Oak Hill
Hannah
Hector
Hall Furn
Beckley Glass CO
City Avenue
Electrolux Corp
Temple St. Beckley, W. V
Ashworth’'S
Prince Street
Zenith
Ashworth's
Ashworth’s
Bob Cernato
Bob Burns
Maytag
Neville St
Storm “Poors
Storm Wizard
BNC Printing
W. Prince St. Beckley
City Cab CO
The
Black & Yellow Cab
John Radford
Old White Star
C. Ray Furrow
Remonel
S&h
Sophia Builders
F.H.A
Quality Lumber & Supply CO
Ry Vvyt
Pep Ae
Perea
Laomi
Beckley Post-Herald
Raleigh Register
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