Poppy Day Observed With Street Pie Sales in Beckley
Beckley observes Poppy Day on Saturday with street sales of pop pies by the women’s auxiliary of Beckley American Legion Post 32. Mayor Cecil L. Miller signed the proclamation. attendees included Albert F. Hazelwood and Edward A. McGinn. Half the proceeds aid disabled veterans and their families, the rest funds rehabilitation and aid programs. all poppies in West Virginia are made by Marlinton VA Hospital patients.
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Edward A. McGinn
Veterans Administration Hospital
Beckley
Cecil L. Miller
A. F. Bryson
American Legion
American Legion Post 32
Albert F. Hazelwood
Women’s Auxiliary
Post
Pital
Marlinton
McGinn
Janet Wirtz Wins Whitlock Scholarship
Janet Wirtz receives the $150 Whitlock Memorial Scholarship at Woodrow Wilson High School during the 7:30 pm recognition assembly. The fund honors John W. Whitlock II, who died in a 1959 automobile crash returning to WVU. Janet, a 1961 graduate, plans medical study at WVU and has served in NHS, Thespian Troupe, choir, and student journalism while active in youth and church groups.
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John W. Whitlock II
Woodrow Wilson High School
Janet Wirtz
Jerry Lilly
Whitlock
West Virginia University
Morgantown Institution
Job seekers file for work at Beckley office
Sixteen persons filed applications for work at the Beckley Office of Employment Security on Thursday. They listed one sales clerk one route man one orderly two dump truck drivers one case worker one shoe repair helper three truck drivers one carpenter four construction laborers and one electrical repair man. A total of 38 persons were placed in local jobs this week.
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Beckley
Crab Orchard Man Forfeits $50 Bond
William D. Vance of Crab Orchard forfeited a $50 bond in Beckley Police Court on a charge of tampering with an automobile. Eugene Pausel of Oceana forfeited a $20 bond for speeding. One person charged with being drunk forfeited an $18 bond. Total forfeitures $88, the lowest in months.
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William D. Vance
Crab Orchard
Beckley
Eugene Pausel
Oceana
Hinton High Names Agnes Carson in Woodland Nymph Contest
Agnes Carson, 18, junior at Hinton High, represents the school in the Woodland Nymph contest. Freshmen year homecoming attendant, member of Tri-Hi-Y, Future Teachers of America, and Junior Policy Committee. Parade at 4 pm to Farmers Market show grounds. Woodland Nymph II named at 7 pm with two ladies in waiting.
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Hinton High School
Agnes Carson
Dorothy Carson
Carson
Tri-Hi-Y
Future Teachers of America
Remodeling permit issued for Dillard residence
The City Recorder issued a remodeling permit Thursday to Ollie Dillard of 207 Dock St for adding one room to his four room house at an estimated cost of 900 dollars.
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The
City Recorder
Ollie Dillard
Dock St
Hospitalized Mrs Leno Russo in Beckley Hospital
Mrs Leno Russo of 208 West Wood Drive is listed in satisfactory condition at Beckley Hospital after being admitted at 1 45 p m Wednesday for observation and treatment.
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Leno Russo
Westwood Drive
Beckley Hospital
Stratton High School Awards Honor Many Students
Stratton High School held an awards program in the school auditorium at 1 30 this afternoon honoring 29 scholarships and citizenship awards. Elwyn Reeves won the Beckley Civitan Citizenship award and shared the Raleigh County Bluefield State College Alumni Association scholarship. Andrea Durgan received the Just-A-Mere Achievement award. David Burnett and Archie Reeves shared the Booker T. Washington vocational award. many students earned awards from Zeta Phi Beta, sponsors, and local clubs.
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Stratton High School
William C. Reid
Ruth Payne
Glee Club
Doris Boyden
Eva Martin
Diane Redd
Dorothy Evans
Beckley Civitan
Elwyn Reeves
Reeves
Raleigh County
Bluefield State College Alumni Association
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Margaret Wicks
Les Petites Mesdemoiselles
Charlotte Carter
Regina Bournes
Andrea Durgan
Ladies Pioneer Club
Archie Reeves
Jacqueline Reid
Marva Brown
E. L. Morton Commerce
Commerce
Genevieve Hannah
Clarence Cooper
Booker T. Washington
David Burnett
Jacqueline Redd
Brenda Evans
Robert Morris
Beckley
Delta Sigma Theta
Frances Booker
Penny Palmer
Stratton High
Deloris Martin
Civic Club of
Scholarship Winners at Woodrow Wilson High School
Frances Ann Forsyth and Ralph G. Connor, two Woodrow Wilson High School seniors, win West Virginia Board of Education scholarships. Forsyth plans Marshall University with an $185 annual grant renewable to total $740. Connor will attend West Virginia Institute of Technology with $784 total over four years. Frances Ann, daughter of Mrs. A. C. Forsyth Jr., is an honor student active in clubs and church youth council. Ralph, son of Fire Chief Cecil P. Connor, excelled in mathematics and science, honors and church youth activities despite earlier illness.
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West Virginia Board of Education
Woodrow Wilson High School
Frances Ann Forsyth
Marshall University
Ralph G. Connor
West Virginia Institute of Technology
Ralph
Frances Ann
A. C. Forsyth Jr
Forsyth
Woodrow
First Methodist Church
District Methodist Youth Fellowship Council
Cecil P. Connor
First Church of God
Spanishburg HS seniors top honors at commencement
Spanishburg High School will hold commencement Monday at 8 p.m. in the auditorium with valedictorian Ruby Tedder and co salutatorians Rosetta Wood and Carol Dillon. Tedder graduates with 3.28 average and plans to study teaching commerce at Concord College. Wood has 3.12 average and serves as NHS officer and features editor. Dillon is reporter and NHS treasurer and was All-State Band contender. she also led 4 H activities and participates in church youth groups. There are 34 graduates. diplomas will be awarded by Owen Griffith of Princeton, with sermons by Rev. Boyd and other musical selections by the band and chorus.
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da Bower
Mary Hutchinson
M. G. Jarrell
Woodrow
David Graybeal
West Virginia University
Janet
WVU
Eagle Dispatch
Woman's Club of
Beckley
Methodist Temple
Spanishburg
RNS
Spanishburg High School
Ruby Tedder
Rosettia Wood
Carol Dillon
Ruby
Willie Tedder
Beeson
Concord ‘College
Rosettia
Golden Wood
NHS
Carol
Essel Dillon
Spanishburg Heroes
Spanishburg Baptist Church
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Elger
Fred S. Raines
Norma West
Rosetta Wood
Ruby Teder
Sullivan
J. F Cooke
Owen R.griffith
Princeton
Linda Henry
E. E. Boyd
Spanishburg Methodist Church
John Clark
Arnold Richmond
Mary Foley
Louvonnie Webb Massie
Colin Wilson
Clara Cochran
Larry Worrell
Linda Peyton
Reggie Peyton
Stephen Whitman
Damon Kinser
James Baldwin
Douglas Ellison
Gilbert Worrell
Steve Popp
Sharon Jennings
Peggy Farley
Patricia Matherley
Charles Hylton
Glenn Tedder
Betty Shrewsbury
Barbara Lilly
Stewart Tedder
Helen Shrewsbury
Linda Wimmer
Wanda Harvey
Harvey Cochran
Dillard Nicholson
Jessie Lilly Skelton
Norma Atwood
Sue Cole
Carol Shrewsbury
Connie Walker
Linda Cox
Gladys Fink
Sadie Simmons
Recorder
JBS
Irene Powell
Bernice Hamlet
Frank Helvey
Powell
Rhodell
Ted Wyce
Doss Lopez
Citizens rally in Rhodell draws about 200 supporters
RHODELL RNS Approximately 200 people attended the Citizens Party rally Thursday to back the upcoming election. Out of town attendees pledged to provide cars and help. Rosa McKinney, candidate for mayor, pledged open meetings, safe water, and responsive leadership with citizen assistance, denying rumors of a female police officer.
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Rhodell
RNS
Citizens Party
Ruby
Rosa
Emmett McKinney
Rosa McKinney
Driver Charged After Wreck In Beckley Area
Charles Davis, Daniels, drove north and attempted a left turn when Luther Moss, Skelton, tried to pass, causing a collision with about 300 dollars in damages. Moss was charged with illegal passing procedure. Earlier, two cars on Metalron sideswiped at the centerline on a curve, about 100 dollars in damages, with Cecil F. Osborne and Louise Ann Webb claiming to be on the right side. no charges.
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Charles Davis
Daniels
Luther Moss
Skelton
Beckley
Davis
Moss
Metalron
Cecil F. Osborne
Nallen
Nicholas County
Louise Ann Webb
Lester
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