Vocational School Expands Training To Weld And Culinary Arts
Four men averaging 42 pass state welding tests after a five month course at Raleigh County Vocational School. Congress plans $30 million yearly for retraining. WV has 85,000 jobless, with at least 40,000 trainable. A $10,000 grant funds a Culinary Management I course starting June 1. Women electronics class runs with Beckley Manufacturing Co. Welding classes run Monday to Thursday evenings and Friday to Saturday sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Vocational School
William B. Connoley
Weld
John B. Slack
Slack
West Virginia
Beckley Manufacturing Co
I. F
Miners Can Be Retrained Courses Offered at School
The school would offer eight more courses under the re training program if 12 or more people enroll. Courses include drafting wood work industrial electricity machine shop automobile mechanics sheet metal and electronic technician. Applications through West Virginia Department of Employment Security Beckley 300 S Fayette St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Department of Employment Security
S. Fayette St
Beckley
Retiring Teachers Qualify Early For Benefits in Raleigh
At the Raleigh County Board of Education meeting two retiring teachers accepted May 31 resignations to gain June retirement pay and Social Security, while six others who will not resign face a one month gap. The board approved the resignations of Maud Hunt and Anna Muncy, amid debate on policy requiring retiring teachers to fulfill contracts. Additional items included a $15,899.52 insurance settlement for Colcord School fire, cemetery property considerations, 4-H bus use approval, and new electricity rates yielding school savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Board of Education
E. B. Wray Jr
Maud Hunt
Teel
Anna Muncy
Tams Elementary School
Sherman C. Trail
Strake Walker
Trail
Jume
Colcord
Wray
McCreery
Central Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association
W. W. McKinney
Gustine- Elliott
Public Service Commission
Robert L. Louder
Rev Bob Sizemore to speak at Alumni Day program
The Rev Bob Sizemore a graduate of Appalachian Bible Institute and Carson-Newman College and current Oak Ridge Bible Church pastor will return to A B I in September as staff evangelist and special field representative He will be among the featured speakers for Alumni Day observed Friday with faculty addresses and music by students and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Sizemore
Appalachian Bible Institute
Carson-Newman College
Oak Ridge Bible Church
Oak Ridge
Chivalrous Bulls Cause Fatal Bull Charge Near Tucson
Tom McHugh struck a cow with his car in open range country. Two enraged bulls charged the vehicle, demolishing it. One bull died from injuries while McHugh received a minor scalp wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Ariz
Tom McHugh
McHugh
Park Equipment Repaired in Raleigh County Parks
Raleigh County Court approved funds to repair Little Beaver and Fitzpatrick Parks ahead of the season. Little Beaver receives 1500 for boats benches and lifeguard stands while Fitzpatrick gets 3200 mainly for drinking water upgrades. Judges discussed park admission fees 25 cents per car and 10 cents per pedestrian, with a 50 cent car fee proposed by the county clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Little Beaver
Fitzpatrick Parks
Raleigh
Little Beaver Park
Lawrence Pruitt
Fitzpatrick Park
W. H. Nelson
Fitzpatrick
Park Board
Jake
John Co. Ward
C. O. (Smitty
A. J. Lilly
Farmer
John Meadows
Raleigh County Memorial Airport
Meadows
Herb Alley
Alley
Beaver Coal Co
Stephen's Branch Dam
Lilly
Ward
Fermer
Raleigh County Memorial Building
Default Judgment Ordered By Judge Norman Knapp
A default judgment of 3972 dollars was awarded Rosetta Flint in her suit against Charles C. Lee by Raleigh County Circuit Court Judge Norman Knapp. Charles W. Flint was dismissed as a defendant. Other suits by Reed Lumber Co. against Lilly and Crab Orchard Planing Mill and by John W. and Flossie L. Kessinger against George Washington Life Insurance Co. and Robert Sledge against George Murdock were dismissed as settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosetta Flint
Charles C. Lee
Raleigh County
Norman Knapp
Charles W. Flint
Orval Reed
Reed Lumber Co
Joe H. Lilly
Crab Orchard
John W
Flossie L. Kessinger
George Washington Life Insurance Co
Robert Sledge
George Murdock
Street Light Requests Delayed for Committee Review
City Council postponed action on placing two street lights near private parking areas until a committee reviews public and parking benefits. Memorial Baptist Church and Skylane bowling alleys requested lights at rear parking lots on church property and Ellison Avenue. Committee members George Chambers Buck Ross and John Smith were appointed to study installation viability. Annexation topics dominated discussion, weighing boundary adjustments versus elections. Glen Morgan Addition residents sought annexation including New Raleigh Road area behind Raleigh Motor Sales, raising island concerns around Black Knight Country Club and Beckley properties. Future meeting set to dispose matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil P. Connor
Memorial Baptist Church
B. H. Hopkins
Skylane
Hopkins
Ellison Avenue
George B. Chambers
A. “Buck” Ross
John Smith
Glen Morgan
Raleigh Road
Raleigh Motor Sales
Raleigh Heights
Black Knight Country Club
Beckley
Raleigh County Schools Set 1961-62 Opening Date
Raleigh County schools will open August 30 and run through June 5 for the 1961-62 year. The Board of Education approved 180 instructional days in line with state law and North Central Association standards. Teachers hold a workshop August 28 ahead of opening. holiday dates include Labor Day September 4 and Election Day May 8. Make-up days: May 31, June 1, and June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Raleigh County Board of Education
West Virginia
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
West Virginia Education Association
Mabscott Incumbents Nominated By Citizens Party
Mayor James A. Sparacino will head Mabscott Citizens Party slate to oppose Independent nominees. The town council incumbents including John Gravely recorder and councilmen Frank Marcinko Paul Gunter Fred Davis Luther Lane seek re-election. About 50 attended the town hall meeting. Independent candidates were chosen May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Sparacino
Mabscott
Citizens Party
Independent Party
John Gravely
B. C. Sisk
Frank Marcinko
Paul Gunter
Fred Davis
Luther Lane
Town Hall
George Mickel Undergoes Surgery in Raleigh Hospital
George Mickel of 109 Pine Street is in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital after undergoing surgery on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mickel
Pine St
Raleigh General Hospital
Mrs Carl Jarrell In Good Condition After May 17 Surgery
Mrs Carl Jarrell of Dry Creek is in good condition at Raleigh General Hospital following surgery performed on May 17. Her status was reported by hospital staff and local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Jarrell
Dry Creek
Raleigh General Hospital
Council Reassures Garbage Contractors On Investment Protection
Council, after full consideration, reassured a delegation of garbage contractors that their truck investments are protected under ordinance rules. No new licenses will be issued July 1 to agencies failing the next truck inspections June 21 to 28. City Attorney Truman Sayre reported ongoing talks on a crumbling retaining wall at McCreery and South Fayette. Sayre was directed to press for a settlement with the owner of a lane strip on Witherspoon Street obstructing passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Truman Sayre
McCreery
South Fayette
Sayre
Witherspoon Street
School Board Favors Expanding Vocational School To Tech Center
The Raleigh County Board of Education backs enlarging the Vocational School into a vocational technical center with federal funds if available. A larger building and grounds are seen as needed to serve new industries and attract others. Board member A Phillips urges use of National Defense Education Act funds and job training programs, proposing a June 16 state meeting presence with Luther Hodges. Statewide interest is noted with Huntington Mayor Francis recommending Beckley as a center and a request for a meeting with incoming superintendent John W Saunders on expansion plans.
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Second Street
A. Phillips
Phillips
Luther H. Hodges
Raleigh County
Huntington
Francis
Beckley
Fred W. Eberle
John W. Saunders
Consolidation Ordered For 3 County Schools
Raleigh County Board of Education approved consolidating three schools and buying land near Crest Cent Elementary for 5000 dollars. Miller and Victor will join Pineknob, two rooms added using salvaged Edwight and other materials, with future expansion planned per the county survey.
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Crescent Elementary
Raleigh County Board of Education
Miller and
Victor
J. R. Webb
Marsh Fork
Pineknob
Materi
Poppy Day Sale Slated Saturday
The American Legion Auxiliary announces a Poppy Day Sale Saturday in Beckley. The annual Memorial Day program will be at 11 a.m. next Tuesday at the American Legion Cemetery off South Kanawha Street. Rev. James Franklin of Memorial Baptist Church will speak. Reports were given on the Sixth District Convention in Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Beckley
Fourteen Seek Work at Beckley Office of Employment Security
Fourteen persons filed applications for work at the Beckley office of Employment Security Tuesday. They were: one typist, one seamstress, one sales clerk, one routeman, one footwear sales lady, one trailer truck driver, one janitor, one kitchen helper, one carpenter helper, one truck driver, one construction laborer, one electrical repairman and two coal loaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Office of Employment Security
Area residents released from Beckley hospitals
Three area residents were discharged this week from Beckley hospitals. Sgt. George A. Glover, of the local Marine Recruiting Station, recovering after May 16 surgery at Beckley Hospital. Lula Pace of 618 F St. treated at Raleigh General Hospital for injuries from a car collision about ten days prior. Bernard Saks of 423 1 2 Woodlawn Ave. treated at Raleigh General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Hospitals
George A. Glover
Beckley Hospital
Lula Pace
F St
Raleigh General Hospital
Bernard Saks
Woodlawn Ave
Raleigh County bus drivers set 7 30 banquet at El Chico
The Raleigh County School Bus Drivers Association will hold its annual awards banquet at 7 30 pm on Friday at El Chico, revised from the previously announced 6 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County School Bus Drivers Association
el Chico
Gulf Mine Supply Co Incorporated in Beckley
A certificate of incorporation was recorded in Raleigh County for Gulf Mine Supply Co Inc. with offices at Room 401 129 W Main St Beckley The firm will manufacture buy sell lease repair and overhaul mining machinery The amony starts with 1000 stockholders include Jack D Honaker O L Hedrick and Mary S Toney all listed with street addresses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia
Raleigh County
Gulf Mine Supply Co., Inc
Main St
Beckley
Amony
Jack D. Honaker
Arnold Ave
O. L. Hedrick
Hillpark Drive
Mary S. Toney
Mankin Ave
Mabscott Lions Club to Host Zone Meet of Lions
Beckley Junior High principal Jerome Van Meter will address Mabscott Lions at 6 30 p m Thursday during a dinner meeting at Mabscott Methodist Church The event is a zone meeting with members from area clubs attending as guests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome van Meter
Beckley Junior High School
Mabscott Lions Club
Mabscott Methodist Church
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By Ross Martin
Der
Felix Craig
Appalachian Power Co
Raleigh County Vocational Schools
Ll. F
ABI
Mickel
Edwight
Dinkler
Mount Tabor
Harper Heights
Midway Parent - Teacher Association
F. C. Calhoun
PTA
Sophia Elementary
Midway
Mabscott Club
Meet of Lions
Quality Lumber and Supply Co
City Ave
OLD Quaker Distilling Co
Tawrenceburg, Ino
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