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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1972
Page
3
The 1972 Woodrow Wilson High School summer program runs June 12 to July 28 with classes Monday through Friday. Registration occurs June 12 at 8:30 am. late registration may occur for three days at $5 per day. Tuition is $25 for half unit and $50 for full unit. Absences over three lead to dismissal.
Major James F. Dickerson, son of Mrs. Chloe M. Dickerson Beckley, recently competed in the 1972 1st U S Army Commanders Rifle and Pistol Championship at Fort Meade Maryland. National Guard and Reserve took seven of nine major awards with Ohio and New York Guards earning rifle and pistol trophies. Dickerson, executive officer of the 321st Ordnance Battalion in South Charleston, is a 1951 Woodrow Wilson High School graduate and Virginia Tech BA electrical engineering 1955. His wife Frances resides in Charleston. Other updates include Sgt McMillion Bronze Star in Vietnam, Marine Cpl James Tingle reporting to New River NC, Marine Pvt James Wood promoted at Camp Lejeune NC, Airman Larry Cook finishing basic at Lackland TX and assigned to Lowry CO, Navy Airman Randell Wallace finishing aviation maintenance course at Patuxent River MD, Pvt Larry Brouse completing basic training at Parris Island SC.
A local candidate expresses gratitude for support in the May 9th primary and pledges to work hard to earn continued confidence in November. The message emphasizes faithful service, humility, and dedication to constituents.
Rep. Ken Hechler labeled 91 Kellogg Idaho mine deaths industrial murder and preventable while urging transfer of mine safety enforcement from the Bureau of Mines to the labor department. Hechler criticized Nixon for double standards and pushed for worker protections under labor rules.
A gospel sing will be held at 7 p m Saturday at the Pem berton Methodist Church. Groups listed include the Skelton and Clay trios Mrs James Mann Junius Flynn and Tanner Duets and J W Turner with the Lanark Choir. The public is invited and Rev J Tankersley leads the church.
Allied Consulting Engineers formed by four civil engineers offering evening and weekend services. Partners include San tokh S. Chawla P. E. and Syed. K. Ahmed P. E. of Charleston, Bhajan S. Saluja of Montgomery, and Rusty R. Allen of St. Albans. Office at 139 Shadyside Park St. Albans. Chawla president, Ahmed and Allen vice presidents, Saluja secretary.
Practical guidance for students seeking summer work notes that many employers hire temporary help for short or unusual hours. Recommends cashiers, switchboard workers, waitstaff, lifeguards, babysitters, and resort service posts, plus family yard and house checks while away. Advice covers resumes, personal outreach, proof of age, interview timing, attire, references, and working solo.
Saturday Poppy Day seront Beckley as American Legion Auxiliary Units 32 and 70 offer symbolic red poppies in downtown Beckley and at the By Pass and Beckley Plaza centers. The program aids disabled veterans and supports rehabilitation and child welfare with proceeds.
A panel discussion led by J Richard Barber Jerry Brewster and Sgt D W Hill will feature at the annual West Virginia United Church Alcohol Action Program assembly May 22 at 2 pm at Weekley Memorial United Methodist Church Charleston The Rev Daniel S Light will moderate The 5 30 pm dinner program includes The Fellowship youth choir and a film I Took the High Road
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