Three county instructors join summer institutes at Wesleyan and Davis Elkins
Three teachers from Sophia and Shady Spring High Schools will attend summer institutes in math and science. Muriel Kincaid of Sophia High School will study integrated math at Davis and Elkins College from July 8 to August 26, in its NSF funded program. D Crawford Lynn of Shady Spring High and Lawrence E. Pruett Jr. of Sophia High will attend the Wesleyan math and science institute starting July 18 for six weeks, focusing on physics and math for Lynn and biology civics for Pruett. The NSF program sustains junior high science teachers to guide students toward college science careers.
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West Virginia
Wesleyan
Davis and Elkins
Sophia
Shady Spring
Clarence R
Muriel) Kincaid
MacArthur
Sophia High School
Davis and Elkins College
National Science Foundation
Kincaid
Concord College
Sophia High
D. Crawford Lynn
Shady Spring High
Lawrence E. Pruett Jr
West Virginia Wesleyan
Lynn
Shady Spring High School
Woodrow Wilson
Beckley
Raleigh
Wesleyan Institute
Berea College
Pruett
Greenbrier Military School
Marshall College
United States Army
Honors for Sophia Elementary Students Leader Joey Spicer and Joan Saunders
Joey Spicer and Joan Saunders of Sophia Elementary School were named for Citizenship honors at Thursday’s awards ceremony. Joey received a service award for mail carrier and attendance. he leads the Patrol Team and participates in multiple clubs and activities. Joan Saunders earned certificates for Arithmetic 4 H West Virginia History Glee Club and reading. she serves as Sunshine 4 H Club president and holds roles in Glee Club Junior Band class treasurer and church youth groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Elementary School
Joey Spicer
Joan Saunders
Joey
Joan
West Virginia
Robert Spicer
Old Stamp Club
Raleigh
Sophia First Baptist Church
Home and Hall
Dennis Saunders
Sunshine 4-H Club
First Baptist Church
Youth Fellowship
Girl's Guild
Mitchem Bond Posted and Pending Court Appearance
Randolph Mitchem of Beckley was released on a $500 bond from Raleigh County Jail and will appear before Magistrate W. A Burke at 10 a.m. Saturday on drunkenness and allowing a drunk to drive. Mitchem and driver Marvin Maloney were jailed by State Police after a Saturday arrest near Glen Daniel. Denver Petit was cited for speeding on South Oakwood Ave and ordered to appear in Police Court on June 5. Harold L. French faces Police Court tonight on speeding and red light violations. Lee Roy Robinson posted a $2,000 bond and was released on a breaking and entering charge. he faces Grand Jury action in June after prior arrests tied to a liquor store theft.
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Randolph Mitchem
Rt. 1
Beckley
Raleigh
W. A Burke
Mitchem
Marvin Maloney
Glen Daniel
Denver Petit
Mabscott
South Oakwood Ave
Harold L. French
Sprague
Whitestick St
Lee Roy Robinson
Robinson
East Beckley
Social Security widow and early retirement guidance
This summary explains eligibility for survivor benefits if a spouse had worked under Social Security and outlines when to apply. It covers applying before age thresholds, required documents such as marriage certificate and spouse’s Social Security number, age proof, and income details from the year before death. It notes men can apply three months before 65 and women three months before 62 and advises bringing earnings records.
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Social Security
Social Security Office
Three Area Ministers Attend West Virginia Methodist Conference
Three Beckley ministers will attend the annual West Virginia Methodist Churches conference at West Virginia Wesleyan College from Wednesday through Sunday. The Rev. J. B. F. Yoak of The Methodist Temple, the Rev. Elmer S. Wilson of First Methodist Church, and the Rev. I. L. Reckart of St. Mary’s Methodist Church are named among the attendees.
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Beckley
West Virginia Methodist Churches
West Virginia Wesleyan College
J. B. F. Yoak
The
Methodist Temple
Elmer S. Wilson
First Methodist Church
I. L. Reckart
St. Mary's
NC State Coach Praises QB Roman Gabriel as Best Passer
Earle Edwards head coach of North Carolina State lauds quarterback Roman Gabriel, declaring him the best passer in college football this season. Edwards’ appraisal highlights Gabriel’s accuracy, leadership, and impact in NC State’s offense this year.
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Earle Edwards
North Carolina
Roman Gabriel
BYF Plans Outing and Church Activities This Week
The Baptist Youth Fellowship schedules a midweek Holy Spirit study session and a Saturday picnic at Ezra Ashworth's Flat Top property. Youths meet at noon at the church to travel to the outing. A communion service will be observed at 11 a.m. Sunday with baptismal rites at the evening service.
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First Baptist Church
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Ezra Ashworth
Man Arrested After 95-Pound Penny Heist
Providence police captured 28 year old George W. Mollicone as he left a supermarket carrying 95 pounds of pennies. He faces charges of breaking and entering after the Wednesday arrest.
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Providence
R.I
UPI
George W. Molicone
Mollicone
Truck Victim Satisfactory After Beclley Accident
Bonnie Bennett, 15, of Piney View, is listed in satisfactory condition with a broken left leg at Beckley Memorial Hospital after being struck by a truck Sunday. Driver Billy Joe Smith, 18, is charged with reckless driving. Linda Harrah, 14, was unhurt. Truck passenger Jerry McDaniels, 18, received facial cuts and bruises. The truck veered after impact and hit a boulder causing $500 damage.
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Bonnie Bennett
Thelma Bennett
Piney View
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Beckley State
Billy Joe Smith
Linda Harrah
Jerry McDaniels
Methodist Temple Bible School Plans Vacation Program
Vacation Bible School will be conducted at The Methodist Temple from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 5-8. Plans were finalized at a church institute and materials distributed. The theme is Personal and Group Relationships with modules for kindergarten through junior high guided by Mrs. George Tully, Mrs. George Miller, Mrs. R. E. Newman, Mrs. Ted Starr, Mrs. A. L. Harper, Rev. Don Francis, and Mrs. De Feazell. No classes for children under four.
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Methodist Temple
George Tully
George Miller
R. E. Newman
Ted Starr
A. L. Harper
Don Francis
de Feazell
Vacation Bible School Planned at Sophia Methodist Church
Theme Personal and Group Relationships guides the Vacation Bible School to be held at Sophia Methodist Church the week of June 12. Classes span Kindergarten ages 4 and 5 through High School with grades 7th to 12th, meeting daily from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
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the Sophia Methodist Church
Aew High
Eight Technologists To Get Diplomas This Week
Beckley Memorial Hospital School of Medical Technology in Beckley hosts graduation for eight medical technologists. Names include Patricia Hodges, Barbara Thomas, Judith Noelker, Dora Wimmer, and others with degrees from Concord, Moorhead, and Lincoln Memorial. Post graduation placements span Bluefield Sanitarium, Cincinnati Children’s, and Beckley Memorial. some pursue further degrees or military service. Five new students begin next week at Memorial Hospital from Lincoln Memorial and Moorhead State Colleges and Roanoke College.
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Robert Cody
Hillcrest Drive
Beckley Memorial Hospital School of Medical Technology
Patricia Dean Hodges
Princeton
Barbara Evelyn Thomas
St Charles
Judith Lorraine Noelker
Florence
Dora Jane Wimmer
Terre Haute
Ind
Thomas Michael Bowen
Whitesburg
Anthony Joseph Christiano
Red Bank
N. J
Robert August Freund
Rockey Point
N. Y
Robert Tyrone Bentley
Neon, Ky
Christiano
Concord College
Noelker
Bentley
Moorehead State College
Moorehead
Bowen
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate
Tenn
Friend
Moorehead State University
Beckley
Hodges
Bluefield Sanitarium
Thomas
Man Memorial Hospital
Childrens Hospital
Cincinnati
Ohio
Beckley Memorial
University of Oklahoma
U. S. Army
Wimmer
Linton
American Society of Clinical Pathologists
the Memorial Hospital
Willie Marie Wade
St. Charles
Helen Leilani Galliher
Ashland
Ella Nixola Reeder
June Ellen Musselman
Roanoke
Barbara Sue Cannon
Salem
Roanoke College
Peregoy Heads RC Cluster Meet Set Here
C G Peregoy head of Woodrow Wilson High School was elected chairman of the Southern West Virginia Red Cross cluster at a Princeton gathering. Beckley will host a session tentatively July 24 with Ed ward B Ayers and Archie Riner named new officers. Miss Mary Larson announced a push to bolster nearby chapters to aid enlistees through counseling benefits and financial help.
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Beckley
West Virginia
American Red Cross
C. G. Peregoy
Peregoy
Woodrow Wilson High School
Princeton
Red Cross
Edward B. Ayers
Hinton
Archie Riner
Mary Larson
Home Service
Robert West
Bluefield
Deane Brooke
O. M. Jones
T. C. Moorefield
Sheri J. Winter
Jennie Gaziano
Eleven Seek Jobs at Beckley Employment Office
Eleven applicants filed for work at the Beckley office of Employment Security Friday, including a bookkeeper a sales clerk a hotel manager a day worker a baby sitter a maid a bellman an oil burner installation and service man a bricklayer and two construction laborers. Out of area openings include an architect an electrical engineer a mechanical engineer a librarian a pharmacist an occupational therapist a geologist a dietitian and a cabinet maker.
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Beckley Office of Employment Security
Memorial Baptists Plan Bible School
Memorial Baptist Church announces a Bible school starting June 12 with a teacher workshop at 9 30 a m on Thursday. Church women will meet at 7 30 tonight to form new circles for the Woman s Mission Society.
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Memorial Baptist Church
Woman's Mission Society
Methodist Temple Youth Fellowship Watch and Breakfast Cookout
The Methodist Temple Youth Fellowship plans a watch and breakfast cookout starting at 7 a.m. Thursday. The event invites fellowship and community participation at the church venue, inviting attendees to join for morning food and devotion.
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Methodist Temple Youth Fellowship
Army Enlists Nine Men at Beckley Recruiting Station
Nine men enlisted at Beckley Recruiting Main Station on Monday and Tuesday. Names include John Henry Bragg of Jewell Valley Virginia and Roger Lee Jones of Honaker Virginia, with assignments in medical care, automotive maintenance, airborne, and unassigned groups. They head to Fort Benning for basic training. Two men re enlisted, Preston James Lewis of Lookout and Paul Morgan Chaplin of Clendenin, for reassignment training at Fort Eustis Virginia and Redstone Arsenal Alabama respectively.
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Army
Beckley
John Henry Bragg
Roy M. Bragg
Jewell Valley
Thomas Eugene Hess
Clarence Hess
Berwind
Robert Arnold Chapman
Bedford Ellis Chapman
Braeholm
Anise Gilbert Morris Jr
Anise Morris
Lansing
Bobby Allen Mitchell
Rufus Britt Mitchell
Delano Phillips
Ida Christian
Bradshaw
Roger Lee Jones
Mary di Prima
Honaker
Roger Dean Mosley
Mack Stamper
Cedar Bluff
Donald Freddie Page
Carl Curtis Page
Clio
Airborne
Fort Benning
Preston James Lewis
William Piston Lewis
Lookout
U. S. Army
Fort Eustis
Paul Morgan Chaplin
Glen White Residents Plan Clean Up Days
Glen White residents announce a series of Clean Up Days to beautify the town. A Friday meeting at 7 30 p m at Glen White School will plan Saturday work as trucks haul debris. Cleanup chairman Ernest Wood cites draining and straightening Shockley Creek as a project along the community.
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Glen White
Ernest Wood
Shockley Creek
Science Shrinks Piles Without Surgery
New healing substance Bio-Dyne used in Preparation H suppositories and ointment reportedly shrinks hemorrhoids, relieves itching, and stops pain without surgery. Case after case shows actual reduction and patients say piles have ceased to be a problem.
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New York, N. Y
Holiday Wrecks Four in Beckley Area
Four traffic accidents over the Memorial Day weekend in Beckley caused about 1050 in property damage. James Andrews 50 failed to yield at Beaver and Westmoreland. his head on collision caused 200 damage to both cars. Mike Delwidge Jr 20 rear ended Robert Canterbury 31 on Maple Fork Road. 500 in damages. Gladys Walker 39 rear ended by Arnold Oney 218 Dorcas Ave. 150 damages. Oney charged with speeding? and driving under control. William Harris 52 Lester sideswiped Glen Gunter 21 Detroit Mich. Harris jailed for DWI. 200 damages to both cars.
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Beckley
James Andrews
Dock St
Andrews
James K. Moore
Orchard Ave
Beaver Ave
Westmoreland Ave
Maple Fork Road
Shady Spring
Gladys Walker
Arnold Oney
Dorcas Ave
Oney
William J. Harris
Lester
Glen Gunter
Detroit
Mich
Harris
Veterans to get special dividend checks this summer
President Kennedy’s action to bolster the economy will send a $230 million special dividend to more than 5 million veterans with NSLI and USGLS policies. Checks begin July 1 and finish by Labor Day, averaging about $46, with payments made in cash.
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West Virginia
Kennedy
Telephone Pioneers Convene in Beckley
About 60 members attended the annual luncheon of the Telephone Pioneers of America at the Glass House Restaurant near Beckley on Saturday. Mrs. Virginia Spangler of Beckley acted as presiding officer for the Beckley Council. New officers introduced included Paul Carlisle of Lewisburg as Beckley Council president W. A. Coffey of Charleston as state president and Alma D. Martin of Charleston, formerly of Beckley, as chapter secretary and treasurer.
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Telephone Pioneers of America
Glass House
Beckley
Virginia Spangler
Beckley Council
Paul Carlisle
Lewisburg
W. A. Coffey
Charleston
Alma D. Martin
Tenderfoot Scouting Discussed At Meeting
Tenderfoot Scouting dominated a Beckley Newspapers Corp training session for scoutmasters and assistant scout masters held in Beckley. Charles Bosley chaired with help from Guy Amato Al Ellison R L Amick Al Epperly J P Hughes and Wallace Nobel. Leaders and attendees from Troops 285 103 108 99 and 89 represented Beckley Glen White Princewick Rock Creek with various roles. The second meeting is set for Wednesday night in the conference room.
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Tenderfoot
Beckley Newspapers Corp
Charles Bosley
Guy Amato
al Ellison
R. L. Amick
al Epperly
J. P. Hughes
Wallace Nobel
Clarence Harris
Glen White
James Stephens
Beckley
Dubois Ferguson
S. E. Warren
C. A. Smith
C. B. Calvert
Princewick
Coy Brakefield
Bernard G. Green
Rock Creek
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D. C
Mrs. Muriel Kincaid
L. E. Pruett JR
Methodist Temple Bible School
Bible School Planned
Memorial Baptists Plan Bible School
John C. Ashworth
Beckley Elks Lodge
Arnold C. Burke
Raleigh County Mental Health Association
Whey
Phone Universal Crr
Universal C.I.T. Credit Company OF
Mullens
Guyandotte Avenue
Pineville
Angelene H. Amato
Stoco High School
Hap
Miss Amato
Woodrow Wilson High
Donald Donald Meadows
D. W. Bryson
Sheryl Thompson
Beckley Area
Mike Delwidge Jr
Scarbro
Robert Canterbury
Bradley
C. S. Collier JR
W. Va
Department of Veterans Affairs
Gleason
NSLI
USGSI
Telephone Pioneers
J. W
J. W. Dant
Lawrenceberg, Ind
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