Four WWHS Graduates Win Rutgers Alumni Scholarships
Four Woodrow Wilson High School alumni from different classes will attend Rutgers University New Brunswick this fall as recipients of alumni scholarships funded by the university committee. The awardees are 1959 graduates Charles Lawrence Walker and K Duke James, current senior John Paul Shumate and Terry Turner, plus 1958 graduate Willie Highlander who is completing his freshman year on a Rutgers scholarship.
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Woodrow Wilson High School
Rutgers University
New Brunswick
N. J
Charles
Lawrence Walker
K. Duke James
John Paul Shumate
Terry Turner
Woodrow Wilson
Willie Highlander
Rutgers
Highlander
Greenbrier
New Jersey
Shumate
Annual ABS Piano Concert at Appalachian Bible Institute
Advanced piano students of Mrs. Lester Pipkin present their annual program in the ABI Chapel at 7 30 p m on Friday. The recital includes works by Rasbach Rachmaninoff Handel Liszt and Beethoven plus sacred pieces arranged by Wil da Jackson Auld. Performers include Rebecca Yaste Nancy Moore Anna Gay Chapman Patricia Harris Ruth Anne Pipkin Sarah Pipkin and Mrs Pipkin.
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Lester Pipkin
Appalachian Bible Institute Chapel
Rasbach
Rachmaninoff
Handel
Liszt
Beethoven
Wilda Jackson Auld
Rebecca Yaste
Nancy Moore
Anna Gay Chapman
Patricia Harris
Ruth Anne Pipkin
Sarah Pipkin
Pipkin
1956 Model Car Stolen From Local Parking Lot
A 1956 model car owned by Jay Ballard was stolen from a lot near Bays Buick Inc on First Avenue. Police reported three men were seen entering the vehicle and headed toward the Municipal Parking Lot or Main Street. The car had a dealer registration tag whose number was unknown. Ballard noted no keys were left in the car.
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Bays Buick Inc
First Avenue
Jay Ballard
Main Street
Ballard
Sophia Council Moves To Annex Midway In Sophia
Sophia Community Council appoints Mrs. Marvin Proffitt to lead annexation efforts for Midway with leaflets and a 7:30 p.m. June 2 meeting at Midway Elementary School. The group also briefs on Soak Creek boundary work, Rhodonda Park sign purchase, adult education plans, and beautifying empty lots with Boy Scout help.
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Sophia Community Council
Marvin
Sophia
ANS
Marvin Proffitt
Midway
Albert Veneri
Soak Creek
Rhodonda Park
Gulf Woman's Club
W. W. Withrow
GWC
Sophia-Glen White Road
Fred X. Williams
Raleigh
County Board of Education
Lenora McPherson
Wyoming County
Mullens
Williams
Alex Lavis
Boy Scout Troop 75
Slab Fork PTA Names New Officers at Meeting
Slab Fork Parent-Teacher Association approved new officers at Wednesday night’s session led by president Mrs. Al ma Gillenwater. Officers named were Mrs. Ernest Martin president, Mrs. Mary Keaton vice president, Mrs. Bill Gillenwater secretary and reporter, and Mrs. Arnold Graybeal treasurer.
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James Lowry
Sophia High School
Melissa Carvin
Ruth Anne Horton
Nancy Morton
Kenneth Akers
Larry Bays
John Hartson
Bus Drivers Plan Banquet for May 23 at El Chico
The Raleigh School Bus Drivers Association finalized plans for its annual awards banquet to be held at 6 30 p m May 23 at El Chico Everett Shafter county schools transportation supervisor spoke to the group A representative from Riverside Manufacturing Co appeared before the drivers with an offer of new uniforms The project has been under consideration for some time.
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Raleigh School Bus Drivers Association
el Chico
Everett Shafter
Riverside Manufacturing Co
Beckt ley Child Care Center site cleared for work
Rev J B F Yoak Jr chairs local building committee as stumps are removed at Cranberry Beck ley Child Care Center. Workers begin preliminary site work and plan initial building units with final completion planned 330 or 360 days from Monday depending on unit count. Administration building plus resident units will be decided at the annual West Virginia Methodist Conference on June 15 at Buckhannon.
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Cranberry
Beckley
J. B. F. Yoak Jr
West Virginia
Buckhannon
Withholding Tax Rules for Nonresident Contractors
State Tax Commissioner explains the July 1 1959 amendment requiring withholding on final payments to nonresident contractors. Definition of nonresident corporation and which activities trigger withholding, focusing on the Business of Contracting as furnishing work or materials for construction, alteration, or improvement of buildings. Resident status hinges on WV incorporation or authorization and principal place of business in West Virginia.
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Donald C. Carman
State Tax Commissioner
West Virginia
Prosperity Cub Scouts Charter Presented at Pack Meeting
A Cub Scout charter was presented to Pack No. 30 of Prosperity First Baptist Church during a Friday night pack meeting. Cubmaster Carlos Collier presided as Rev. Donald A. Lowe gave the opening prayer.
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Prosperity First Baptist Church
Carlos Collier
Donald A. Lowe
Robert Nichols
West Virginia
Roger McVey
James Morris
Jimmie McGuffin
Steve Neal
Latelle Morris
Ronald Dalton
Robbie Nichols
Wylie Bolen
Carl Short
Alvin McGuffin
Randy Christopher
Ernest Toney
George Suptic
Billy Short
Danny Laudermilk
Randy Fitzwater
Harry Neal
Joe Dalton
Trudy Laudermilk
Douglas Bolen
Phillip Morris
Kyra Thompson Wins Stoco Sousa Award
Kyra Thompson, 17, of Lillybrook, wins the John Phillip Sousa award at Stoco High, presented by band director Mrs Sara Bailey during the spring concert. A four year clarinet player, she also belongs to the National Honor Society and Glee Club.
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Kyra Thompson
John Phillip Sousa
Stoco High School
Sara Bailey
Hurley D. Thompson
Lillybrook
Kyra
National Honor Society
Girl's Athletic Associa
Glee Club
Rachel Edwards
Judi Lowe
Carla Osborne
Elizabeth Ae Kay Wallen
Judy Merady
Bradley PTA Elects Officers for 1960 61
Bradley Elementary School parent teacher association elected officers for the 1960 61 term. Mrs Blaine Renfro was named president, Mrs Charles Honaker vice president, and Miss Beverly McClung secretary and treasurer. The 4 H club displayed sewing handicraft electricity and cooking projects. Refreshments were served to 192 members and guests.
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Bradley Elementary School
Parent-Teacher Association
Blaine Renfro
Charles Honaker
Beverly McClung
Barbara Harvey Tops Stratton High Valedictorians
Barbara Harvey, 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Harvey, led Stratton High School with a 3.849 average in a college preparatory program as valedictorian among 103 graduates. Salutatorian Gloria Hairston, 17, granddaughter of Mrs Annie Paige, has a 3.741 average and numerous leadership roles in clubs and organizations. Additional high achievers include Delores Willis and many other graduates listed.
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Skelton
Stratton High School
Barbara Harvey
Will Harvey
Gloria Hairston
Annie Paige
Grant St
Ooardara
Future
VA urges veterans to update premiums and beneficiaries
Veterans Administration reminds GI insurance policyholders to switch to annual or semi annual premium payments to save money and reduce missed payments and to keep beneficiary lists current after family changes. VA notes no one but the policyholder may alter beneficiary designations and offers help at VA offices.
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Veterans Administration
Veterans Administration Office
Korea
Unit Meeting Set By League Tonight
The Beckley League of Women Voters will hold a combined unit meeting at 8 o'clock tonight in the Bank of Raleigh social room. Mrs. Morgan Hughes chairman of Stateton No 1 Education will lead the program. All members and interested citizens are urged to attend.
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Beckley League of Women Voters
Bank of Raleigh
Morgan Hughes
Stateton No. 1
Southern Region Restaurant Association of WV Meets Tuesday
The newly organized Southern Region Restaurant Association of West Virginia will meet at 8 p.m. in Beckley. All restaurant owners have been invited to attend the meeting.
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Southern Region Restaurant Association of
West Virginia
Beckley Glass Buse
Dinner Cancelled at Circle E Spaghetti Benefit
The Circle E spaghetti dinner set for 6 30 p m Thursday in the Methodist Temple is cancelled per sponsor Sherman C Trail Gibbon quoted about navigation winds favoring ablest navigators.
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Methodist Temple
Sherman C. Trail
Midway Man Charged With Drunken Driving
Roy Richardson, 38, of Midway, booked at Raleigh County Jail on a driving while drunk charge after arrest by city police at 8 p.m. Tuesday. posted bond of 59.50 to appear before Magistrate J. E. Mays at 10 a.m. Friday. Francesa jailed at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday by State Police.
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Roy Richardson
Midway
Raleigh
Lake Tos
J. E. Mays
Mays
Francesa
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John E. Shumate
McLean
Turner
Roy W. Bradley
Azzara Ave
Walker
C. L. Walker
Orchard Ave
Greenbrier Military Academy
Woodrow Wilson High
Oanent
Owl’s Club
Rey Gm
House of Representaives
James
The
Key
K. R. James
Crab Orchard
Columbia Preparatory School
Washington, D. C
Charles L. Walker
Jerry Turner
Webb
Glen Jean
Rock Hudson
Jayne Mansfield
Tony Randall
Jungle Heat
Lex Barker
Mari Blanchard
Jerry Lewwis
Aine Cose
Open Air Theatre
Stamford Rd
Spencer Gracy
Ernest Hemingway
Waenaatonee
ABS
Mario Lanza
Zsa
Gabor
Alec Guinness
Bette Davis
Fos
DOF
Dant Dist. CO
Lawrenceburg, Ind
Dant Dist CO
Slab Fork Pta
Scout Troop
William Ormandy
Randolph Toney
Paul Bragg
David Dearing
Gary Houchins
Larry Woolwine
Roger McGuffin
David Adkins
Danny Snuffer
Frankie James
Jerry Baird
Kenneth Phillips
Lowe
Robbie McVey
Tommy Miller
George Lowe
Freddie Rochelle
David Ad
Delden Adkins
Henry Baird
Prosperity Cub Scouts
Get Charter
Stoco
Bradley Pta
Stratton High
George Washington Carver Science Club
Strattonian
Junior Red Cross
Morning Star Baptist Church
Gloria
National Thespian Society
Stratton Band
Future Teachers of America
Future Business Leaders of America
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Delores Willis
Dorothy Wright
Carl Hill
Lucille Moore
Patricia Hill
Janice Spradley
Joan Crawford
Jean Moore
Martha
News For Veterans
Anes VA
Gibbon
Midway Man
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