Beckley exhibition mine praised by state director Timms
State Mines Director Leonard J. Timms toured Beckley's near completion exhibition mine in New River Park and praised its design, saying it surpasses the Pocahontas model and should boost public relations for West Virginia coal. He noted broad support from officials and industry figures and predicted strong tourism impact for Beckley and the state.
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Beckley
Leonard J. Timms
New River Park
Timms
Pocahontas
C. Smith
Department of Commerce
West Virginia
Dne
Warden
Frances Wilcox to tour Europe for world peace plan
Frances Wilcox of Woodrow Wilson High School earned NASC support for a summer European tour to study cultures and promote international understanding. The program includes stays in Rotterdam, Munster, Heidelberg, and Geneva with a final return to Washington.
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Europe
Frances Wilcox
Woodrow Wilson High School
National Association of Student Councils
G. Peregoy
Woodrow Wilson
American Field Service
Frances
Peregov
Phyllis
Charles Dusi
Morgantown
Harold Casali
Beckley
Woodrow
National Association of
National Education Association
Washington, D. C
Amon
Peregoy
Rotterdam
Holland
Munster
Heidelberg
Germany
Horn
Austria
International School
Geneva
Switzerland
Westminster Abbey
National Honor Society
Student Council
RB. K. Wilcox
Crab Orchard
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Raleigh Association of the
United States
Purin Service at Temple Beth El Tuesday Evening
A special Purin service is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday at Temple Beth El Bellevue Lane. Soloist Mrs. Fred Souder will perform, with Mrs. Ben H. Wender conducting and Albert Eller of Pittsburgh presenting a film on the State of Israel and its current conditions. The public is invited per H. S. Samans.
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Temple
Beth el
Bellevue Lane
Fred Souder
Ben H. Wender
Albert Eller
Pittsburgh
State of Israel
H. S. Samans
Beckleyan Elected To Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Beckleyan joined 26 students one faculty member and two University of Virginia alumni in the Universitys Beta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa the national academic honor society Included is James M Pompetius 21 son of Dr and Mrs William E Pompetius 508 Highland Dr Pompetius a 1958 Mark Twain High School graduate is a chemistry applicant for the bachelor of arts degree in June Undergraduates admitted to Phi Beta Kappa must have a B plus average or for honors candidates letters of recommendation from faculty members.
Ex-Beckleyan Receives Award in Atlanta
James H. McGinnis regional representative of the Bureau of Employment Security in Atlanta received a 30 year certificate of award. A Beckley native he practiced law here in 1916 17 and 1919 33 served in WWI earning the Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster and led National Reemployment Service efforts in West Virginia. He later worked with the State Employment Service and Unemployment Compensation and served as a technical advisor to the Social Security Board before joining the Atlanta office in 1949. He is a ruling elder at Morningside Presbyterian Church and is survived by his father and siblings in Beckley.
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James H. McGinnis
Bureau of Employment Security
U. S. Department of Labor
Atlanta
McGinnis
Beckley
France
Germany
American Legion
West Virginia
Capias Issued for Clark Workman in Paternity Case
Court records show a capias directed for Clark Workman in a paternity suit. Workman is allegedly delinquent in payments for an illegitimate child.
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Capias
Clark Workman
Workman
World Wide Guild secretary seeks homes with nearby youth
In Paris and Rome, she appeals to vet most cities in the tour and looks inward with enthusiasm to living in homes where there will be young people near her age. She is secretary of the World Wide Guild and assistant organist at the church.
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Byf
World Wide Guild
Paris
Rome
West Virginia Liquor Debate Rallies Denounce Amendment
About 50 rallies across 40 counties drew an estimated 10 000 people denouncing liquor by the drink as a fraud and a menace. Leaders urged lawmakers to oppose the amendment on the November ballot while speakers warned of crime and tourism impacts.
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Robert Kresge
Charleston
West Virginia Temperance League
West Virginia Citizens Committee
L. E. Crowson
Logan
Crab Orchard Hill
MacArthur Hill
Franklin
Yale University
O. D. Hall
Citizen's Committee
Raleigh
C. O.smith
Smith
Hook and Crook
Howard
Huntington
Coal Mine Hand Injury Recovers At Home
Carl E. Morgan section boss for Amigo Smokeless Coal Co at Wyco is recovering at his home after two days of treatment in Beckley Hospital for injuries to his right hand he suffered when his hand was caught in machinery at the mines Tuesday.
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Carl E. Morgan
Daniels
Amigo Smokeless Coal Co
Wyco
Beckley Hospital
Morgan
Beaver Fire Truck To Arrive Saturday
The Beaver Volunteer Fire Department purchased a pumper type fire truck from Penn Hills Pennsylvania for 7400 dollars covering the truck equipment and uniforms. Delivery is planned for Saturday evening with a welcome in town. Shady Spring High School Band will provide music and many locals are expected. Fire Chief Wendell Thurman chaired the committee with Anderson Wickline and Cecil Connor also on the panel.
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Beaver Volunteer Fire Department
Penn Hills
Shady Spring
Wendell Thurman
It’s a Waterloo year in science for Fran
Dear Fran, a teacher’s grade drop for one misbehavior is unlikely to be reversed. Whispered talks in class are common causes for discipline, but fairness favors maintaining your own accountability. Consider whether you respect the teacher and follow his rules, then adjust to his expectations.
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Kathy
Fran S
Fran
Kathy Peterson
First Forest Fires Sighted
The first four forest fires of the spring season were reported Sunday by District Forester Carl Lucas. Fires burned two acres near Lick Knob on Page Mountain road, four acres near Huff Knob in Mercer County, seven acres at Ion Shop Branch near Beatysville, and 15 acres in Pleasant Hills in Raleigh County.
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Carl Lucas
Lick Knob
Page Mountain Road
Mercer County
Huff Knob
Wyoming County
Ion Shop
Beatysville
Raleigh County
Pleasant Hills
Lucas
Mabscott Fire Department
Beckley Employment Office Seeks Workers
Ten people filed job applications at the Beckley office of Employment Security on Friday. Openings include an office file clerk, a clerk typist, an orderly, a drag line operator, a bulldozer operator, a truck driver, and four construction laborers. Last week the Beckley office placed twenty two individuals in local employment.
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Beckley Office of Employment Security
Beckley
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D. F E. Warden
Elmer C. Workman
Department of Mines
Jay Philpott
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Ben Murphree
State Department of Commerce
W. W. Callender
H. K. Porter Co
Louie Hutchinson
Porter Firm
Blair
Murphree
Hulett
Virginia
West Virginia Turnpike
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National Secondary Principals Association
C. G. Peregoy
Garnet Reynolds
Beckleyan
Morningside Presbyterian Church
James Hereford
Fud) McGinnis
William H. “Pigev" McGinnis
Sara Rader Thompson
WATTS
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Jesus
Burgess
Garrett H. Evans
First Methodist Church
Andrew R. Bird
First Presbyterian Church
Charles H. Smith
First Baptist Church
Deborah Kerr
Procents
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Echnicolor
Warner Bros
Griffith
Thelm Ritter
Ceci Dan Hansen
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