First Vocational School Train Instructs West Virginia
Raleigh County Vocational Technical Center to host a week long electronic technician instructor training session starting June 5. Philco engineers from Philadelphia will conduct the program with the State Department of Education under Title VII NDEA. Connoley notes it is the first such program in the state and that the school was chosen for equipment and location compatibility. Two State Department members and 15 instructors from several cities are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
West Virginia
William B. Connoley
Philco
Philadelphia
State Department of Education
Connoley
Armed Services
State Department
J. Jackson Townsend
Clarence Burdette
Huntington
Charleston
Logan
Bluefield
Clarksburg
Wheeling
Bonds, Guilty Pleas and Jailed Offenders in Raleigh County
East Beckley man Thomas Brandon Smith released on a $5,000 bond after a murder charge. awaits Grand Jury action. Frank North remanded on drunk driving and front-seat passenger charges. Grand Jury bond set. Multiple defendants—Maloney, Watkins, Sparks, Simmons, Williamses, Rosamond, Bragg—face drunk driving, burglary, grand larceny and other charges with varied bonds and hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Beckley
Raleigh County
Thomas Brandon Smith
Raleigh County Criminal Court
Harry L. McCreery
Smith
Frank North
W. A. Burke
North
Thomas M. Maloney
Beckley
Rt. 1
Istrate Burke
Maloney
Ernest Watkins
Scarbro
Burke
Thomas F. Sparks
Lewis Simmons
Rhodesl
Simmons
Joe Rodriguez
James
Albert Williams
Glen Daniel
Rodriguez
Clay Coal Co
Rt. 3
Bee Branch
George Rosamond
Brighton
Ala
Rosamond
Acton Bragg
Bragg
East Park Program At Bakers Chapel Sunday
A special program will be presented at Bakers Chapel East Park at 3 p m Sunday led by Elder Dexter Bennett pastor The Massey Singers Vivian will provide music and Sarah G Braxton of Broadway Street will read two poems The Gate to Opportunity and Speaking for the Women The event is sponsored by Mrs Elnora Mosses.
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Bakers Chapel
East Park
Dexter Bennett
Pasor
Massey Singers
Vivian
Sarah G .Braxton
Broadway Street
Elnora Mosses
Class Has Reunion Plans Another In 66
The 1936 class of Trap Hill High School held its first reunion in 25 years at the Glass House. Alumni officers were elected: Carlos Crews president, Dale Covey vice president, Fred Collier secretary, Virginia Holt Justice treasurer. Details included member resumes, a memorial for Margaret Miser, and plans for a 1966 reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trap Hill High School
Glass House
Carlos Crews
Dale Covey
Fred Collier
Virginia Holt Justice
Justice
Mt Tabor
Pearl Fairchild
Columbus
Stella Weikle
Lawrence Viars
Prenter
Moose Initiation Ceremonies Set for Beckley Lodge
A two day event will initiate 50 new members into Beckley Moose Lodge No 1606 with a 2 pm Sunday ceremony. The class honors Woodrow Bales and moves to election of new officers for the coming year. Registration is from 1 to 7 pm with a 6 pm dinner for the honorees and a 9 pm dance. Legion members will attend a Sunday noon luncheon and the Legion Enrollment follows at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Moose Lodge
Kanawha Valley Legion
Woodrow Bales
Beckley
Grand North Moose
A. W. Shaw
Gauley Bridge
North Moose
Elmo W. Biller
Charleston
Moose
Legion
Fairdale Cub Scouts Present Awards at Den 71 Meeting
Fairdale Cub Scout Den No 71 held an awards ceremony and crafts exhibit. Mrs Dale Covey presented the Bobcat award to Bobby Lee Daniel. Wolf badges went to Alvin Clay David Covey Teddy Lacy and Tommy Jenkins. Gold Arrow Points were earned by David Covey Teddy Lacy and Tommy Jenkins. Silver Arrow Points to David Covey and Teddy Lacy. A flag ceremony opened the meeting followed by group singing of America and the Cub Scout Song.
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Fairdale Cub Scout den
Dale Covey
Bobby Lee Daniel
Alvin Clay
David Covey
Teddy Lacy
Tommy Jenkins
America
Greenbrier Dairy Roundtable Scheduled
A Cub Scout Roundtable will be held at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Greenbrier Dairy for den mothers pack leaders and everyone concerned with Cub Scouting. District Publicity Chairman R L Amick announced the session will be conducted by district personnel including Guy Amato Al Ellison Amick Charles Bosley Clarence Hanson Charles Jackson and Wallace Noble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbrier
R. L. Amick
Guy Amato
al Ellison
Amick
Charles Bosley
Clarence Hanson
Charles Jackson
Wallace Noble
Revival Planned At Shady Spring Church
The Shady Spring Community Church will start a revival Sunday led by Rev. F. J. C. Calhoun with assistance from Rev. Gene Hall of Terry. Special music will be provided by the McAlpin Negro Choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Spring Community Church
F. JC. Calhoun
Gene Hall of
Terry
McAlpin Negro Choir
Kids' Day Party Brightens Lunch Hour Event
Sharon Kenny leads a group with Ruth Anne Horton Nancy Morton and Alura Saylor posing after a Kids' Day party held following lunch. The caption notes the cheerful scene and participants enjoying the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Kenny
Ruth Anne Horton
Nancy Morton
Alura Saylor
Offices Close For Memorial Day Observance
Beckley stores, offices and government agencies close for Memorial Day. The American Legion parade is not held this year due to schools and Scout participation. Beckley businesses reopen Wednesday afternoon. Willis Water Works suits resume Wednesday at 9 a.m. Post office limited to special deliveries and collections. Banks and courthouse offices closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
American Legion
Legionnaires
Beckley Business Bureau
Willis Water Works
Raleigh County
Social Security changes may yield retirement checks for workers
A new law lets about one million workers collect retirement payments in 1961 while still employed. Beckley Social Security Manager Dwight Billings urges workers age 65 or nearing 65 to file claims to ensure eligibility. The office can mail free pamphlets explaining the rule and handling requests to 110 Howe Street or by calling CL 2 6481.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Office
Social Security Administration
Dwight Billings
Beckley
Billings
Overturned Milk Truck Ties Up One Way Traffic
An overturned refrigerator milk truck blocked traffic to a one way flow for hours Monday night on West Virginia Route 3. The truck flipped on Little White Oak Mountain near Beckley Water Co. dam around 7:30 p.m. No injuries were reported. The vehicle, reportedly empty, is owned by a Greenbrier County dairy. The driver said wet pavement caused the skid and the turn over on a curve.
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W. Va
Little White Oak Mountain
Beckley Water Co
Beckley Wrecking Co
Greenbrier County
Tallest New York Tuck Tapers duo stands 6-foot-9
Leroy Wright of Rockdale Texas and Bob Clarke of West Pittston Pennsylvania share top height for the New York Tuck Tapers at 6 feet 9 inches each in this league tall list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leroy Wright
Rockdale
Tex
Bob Clarke
West Pittston
Nine Nurses Aides Capped at Local VA Hospital
The Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital held capping and pinning for nine American Red Cross Volunteer nurses aides. They are the first group trained since World War II and will serve at the hospital assisting registered nurses and supporting disaster response efforts. Each aide completed 18 hours of classroom and 18 hours of practical ward training under nursing service leaders. Mrs. Deane Brooke indicated another class may be held next fall.
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Tion Hospital
Betty Perry
Phyllis Trautmann
Nursing Service
Deane Brooke
Bonds Forfeited In Police Court
James D. Riggleman forfeited 20 dollars on a speeding charge in Beckley Police Court. Perry Futterman forfeited 5 dollars for permitting a dog to run loose. Charles H. Arnett forfeited 10 dollars for improper registration. Lena M. Duncan pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident and was fined 15 dollars. She claimed no knowledge of striking the truck causing 75 dollars in damages. Two additional drunkenness charges resulted in 24.50 dollars in forfeitures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Riggleman
Fourth St
Beckley
Perry Futterman
Dexter Ave
Charles H. Arnett
Jarrell St
Lena M. Duncan
Glen White
Klaus Street
Church Service Times Changed for Summer at St Stephen's
A summer schedule starts Sunday at St Stephen's Episcopal Church with two services at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. An 10 a.m. coffee follows the sermon hymn and children attend summer church school after the service. Nursery care is provided throughout. Teachers for the first month include Lula Soter, Louise Corey, Alice Flick, Henrietta Bright, Freda Soter, and Margaret James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Joseph A. Rickards
Lula Soter
Louise Corey
Alice Flick
Henrietta Bright
Freda Soter
Margaret James
Hawk's Nest annual dedicated to school instructor
Nancy Morton editor of the Hawk's Nest at Sophia High presents the first copy of this year's edition to Douglas Johnson, an instructor at the school. The annual was dedicated to Johnson this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Morton
Sophia High School
Douglas Johnson
Johnson
National Publication Features Local Groups
The Curtain Callers and Beckley Choral Society were cited in Concept, the Journal of Creative Ideas for Cemeteries, for presenting Simon Called Peter staged at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Easter. The play replaced the Sunrise Service and was a success, with plans for another production next year themed Where the Cross Was Made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Choral Society
Journal of
Simon
Peter
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Fast Park School Plans Closing Program
East Park Elementary School will hold its closing exercises at 7 20 p m Wednesday in the Welcome Baptist Church. Principal Mae E Reid and faculty invite parents and patrons to attend. Each grade from 1 through 6 will present a brief program with all pupils participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Park
Welcome Baptist
Mae E. Reid
Ten Enlistees At Beckley Recruiting Station Enlist in Air Force
Ten men enlisted in the Air Force at the Beckley Recruiting Station on Thursday. Names include Buford Blevins of Amherstdale, William Workman of Peyton, Jessie Pringle of Ivydale, James Paxton of Maysel, Gordon Foreman of Sizemore, Joseph Evans Jr. of Wharton, William Armstrong of Oak Hill, Jack Dillard of Layland, Charles Goldsberry of Nellis, and William Call of Layland. They will be stationed at Lackland AFB Texas for basic training. William Belcher of Mammoth reenlisted and was sent to Turner AFB Texas.
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Air Force
Beckley
Buford Blevins
Amherstdale
William Dale Workman
Convert L. Workman
Peyton
Jessie Freeman Pringle
Robert L. Pringle
Ivydale
James Ray Paxton
Emery J. Paxton
Maysel
Gordon Levi Foreman
Gordon D. Freeman
Sizemore
Joseph Russell Evans Jr
J. R. Evans
Wharton
William Ferrell Armstrong
George S. Armstrong
Sunny Side Dr
Oak Hill
Jack Alvin Dillard
Violet M. Stanton
Layland
Charles David Goldsberry
Charlie Goldsberry
Nellis
William Jerry Call
William H. Call
Lackland
Tex
William Clifford Belcher
Margaret M. Belcher
Mammoth
Turner Afb
Tire theft reported at Grady Whitlock Ford on Rt 1921
Beckley State Police investigate the weekend theft of four tires from Grady Whitlock Ford on Rt 1921. The tires valued at 80 dollars, police say, occurred Saturday night. Paul Amen, former Wake Forest football coach, is now scouting talent for Dallas in the NFL.
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Grady Whitlock Ford
Rt. 1921
Beckley
Paul Amen
Wake Forest
Dallas
Connoley to lead Cedar Lakes training conference
Raleigh County Vocational Technical Center director William B Connoley will speak at Cedar Lakes at a two day conference May 31 June 1 on program planning for unemployed worker training and adult education. The agenda covers GED preparation issues and federal and state legislation, with plans for new courses in woodworking industrial electricity machine shop sheet metal work and appliance repairs.
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Cedar Lakes
Raleigh County
West Virginia
Connoley
Ebenezer BYF Hears Buzz Session at Family Night
Ebenezer Baptist Youth Fellowship hosted a buzz session during Family Night at the church. Parents and teens shared experiences while group leaders guided discussions on teenage family issues. Bibles were presented to Stratton High School seniors, and Rev. Corey Mitchell spoke on strengthening families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buzz
Ebenezer Baptist Youth Fellowship
Robert Redd
Corey O. Mitchell
Louis Dickerson
DuBois Ferguson
Diane Redd
Diane
Prancene Mitchell
EBYF
Croup
Marion Lois Brown
Norgina Wright
Eva Martin
Phillip Hodge
Keith Canada
Braxton Toler
Brenda Griffin
Helen Hairston
John Flippen
Ano
Stratton High School
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Brown W. Payne
Charlotte Carter
Brenda Evans
James Finney
Frank Robinson
Corey C. Mitchell
Youth Fellowship
Mitchell
J. A. Payne
Shady Spring High PJRC Volunteers Aid Memorial Day
The Raleigh County Junior Red Cross unit from Shady Spring High School supplied tray favors for patients at Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital for Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Junior Red Cross Unit
Shady Spring High School
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
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Margaret Miser
Fairdale Cub Scouts
Greenbrier Dairy
Kay Maynor
Dreama Baugess
VA Hospital
Mary Wooten
Pansy Williams
Rachael Craig
Kathleen Blake
Mary Reid
Back Row
Gertrude Williams
Marie Steplowski
Nina Winter
Margaret Wilkes
Beckley Veterans Administra
Fast Park
Gdfub
Ebenezer Byf
Quality Lumber and Supply Co
City Ave
Kewats
RAYON
Penney
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