Concord To Award Degrees To 31 Beckley Area Seniors
Concord will award 31 Beckley area graduates at 9 30 a m. The list includes Catherine Ramsey valedictorian from Corinne Wyoming County summa cum laude Betty Jamison of Princeton magna cum laude and John Cook Beckley cum laude Paul D Lewis Mount Hope bachelor degrees A list of Beckley area graduates includes 31 names with degrees in education home economics business and arts Some graduates plan to teach in West Virginia and others seek further study or positions in Virginia and Washington D C
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Ramsey
Corinne
Wyoming County
Betty Jamison
Princeton
Crab Orchard
John Cook
Beckley
Paul D. Lewis
Mount Hope
Duates
Paul Blankenship
Oceana
Mary Carper
Cranberry
Charleen Carson
Alpha Clay
Soulsville
Lillian Cook
Wilson Ralph Cook
Jesse
Monica Craghead
Kay Davis
Sandra Goodall
Doris Gore
Mullens
Eva Kessinger
Christine Lester
Carol
James Childers
Kopperston
Wyce
Earl Ellison
Flat Top
Charles McAlpine
Princewick
D. R. Rinehart
Sophia
Luella
Pi Omega Pi
National Business Teachers Association
Women’s Independent Club
West Virginia
Kessinger
Arnold T. Kessing
Lillian Sydnor Cook
Robert L. Cook
Crescent Rd
Beckley College
Betty Mae Allenbaugh Gunter
Ronald B. Gunter
Dry Hill Rd
Concord
Gunter
Phi Delta Pi Society Fraternity
Mu Alpha Theta Honorary Medical Fraternity
Men’s Hall Council
Ronald Smith
Phil J. Smith
Moran Ave
Smith
Fairfax County
Carson
Charles H. Carson
Wickham Avenue
Women’s Athletic Association
Miss Carson
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Richard Harrison Davis
Elaine Kay Weikle
R. C. Weikle
Hill St
Alpha Sigma Tau
Concord Catalina’s Aquatic Club
U. S. General Accounting Office
Washington, D. C
Earl McKay Ellison
Phyllis
E. F. Ellison
Camp Creek
Phi Alpha Chi
Franklin Davis Heatherly
G. E. Heatherly
Hargrove St
Men's Hall Council
Concord Chess Club
Circle K. International
Joan Givens
Rural water loan sought for Glen Morgan Tilden Sullivan area
A. James Manchin said the three communities may qualify as rural for a Farmers Home Administration water loan to fund a system including a treatment plant. Beckley Water Co would supply water. estimated cost about 40 thousand dollars with a 30 year loan at 4.5 percent and monthly maintenance around 50 dollars.
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Glen Morgan
Tilden and Sullivan
Farmers Home Administration Water Association
A. James Manchin
FHA
el Chico
Manchin
Beckley
John Ward
Raleigh County Court
Washington
Mat Manchin
Ward
James B Kessinger
Beckley Water Co
Ine
Kessinger
Mainchin
Beckley Company
William K. Ward
Army Signs 14 Enlisted at Beckley Air Force Station
Fourteen men enlisted in the Air Force at the Beckley Recruiting Main Station in May 1825. Names include Bertrand K. Christian Eli D. McGhee Ben Richard Hayes Chester T. Cochran Zane A. Wood Roy H. Writson Jr Danny E. Renstrom William E. Stover James A. Collins Johnny D. Neice Charles D. Hodges William E. Morris Charles B. Lane and Clarence L. Price. They were sent to Lackland AFB Texas for basic training.
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Air Force
Beckley
Bertrand K. Christian
Jesse J. Christian
Fayetteville
Eli D. McGhee
Fred W. McGhee
Ben Richard Hayes
Gordon R. Hayes
Lewisburg
Chester T. Cochran
Roy T. Cochran
Slab Fork
Zane A. Wood
Charles E. Wood
Blue Rock
Ohio
Roy H. Writson Jr
Dorothy Hughes
South Charleston
Danny E. Renstrom
Gordon E. Renstrom
Elkview
William E. Stover
Mary R. Rees
Oak Hill
James A. Collins
Glenna B. Collins
Bristol
Tenn
Johnny D. Neice
Fannie B. Neice
Tazewell
Charles D. Hodges
Mollie A. Hodges
Princeton
William E. Morris
John F. Morris
Parkersburg
Charles B. Lane
Two Injured In Falls In Beckley Area
Two area residents were treated at Beckley Hospital Tuesday for injuries from falls. Mrs. Tera Ann Manning 61 of Oak Hill hurt her right leg at home. Sherry Jean Edlin year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Morton Edlin of Central Ave Beckley sustained head injuries after falling down steps at her home.
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Beckley Hospital
Tera Ann Manning
Oak Hill
Sherry Jean Edlin
Morton Edlin
Central Ave
Beckley
Annual Services Set Near Basin Sunday
AMIGO ANS announces Memorial Services at Graham Cemetery near Basin Sunday led by Rev. Peyton Bailey pastor of Missionary Baptist Church Madeline. The public and relatives buried there are urged to attend the devotional service.
Tickets On Sale For Policeman Ball Dance
Tickets for the annual Policeman Ball are available at Harry's Men's Shop and Sigmund McLean Insurance Co. The Raleigh County Armory hosts the June 9 event with Ralph Flanagan and his 12 piece orchestra providing music. Steve Peelish pledges a varied musical selection. tickets are also available from city policemen.
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Harry’s Men’s Shop
Sigmund McLean Insurance Co
Beckley Fraternal Order of Police
Ralph Flanagan
Raleigh County
Steve Peelish
Suit Filed for $10,000 in Webb Car Accident Case
Colvin Pittman of Glen Morgan named as defendant in Raleigh County Circuit Clerk office suit on behalf of Charles and Clara Webb. Through their counsel Joseph Luchini the Webbs seek $10,000 for expenses, wages loss and car damage from an automobile wreck May 23 on U S 21 at Shady Spring.
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Colvin Pittman
Glen Morgan
Raleigh County
Charles
Clara Webb
Joseph Luchini
Webb
U. S. 21
Shady Spring
Beckley Girl Named Photography Editor for Monti Cola Yearbook
Charlotte Klaus of Beckley will serve as photography editor on the 1962 63 Monti Cola staff at West Virginia University.
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Beckley
Charlotte Klaus
Monti- Cola
West Virginia Univerisity
Acme Low Bid On Beckley Road Project
Acme Construction Co of Beckley appears to be the low bidder on a state road project among several bids filed Tuesday. Apparent low bidders cover about 170 miles of resurfacing and three bridges across 24 counties, with Acme’s bid totaling 284 161 dollars for 15.29 miles of work including 5.6 miles on Clear Fork Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme Construction Co
Beckley
State Road Commission
SRC
ACME
Clear Fork
Central Asphalt Paving Co
Charleston
Turtle Creek
Boone County
Gauley Bridge
W. Va
Charleston Concrete Floor Co
Anderson
Black Rock
Oceana-Kopperston
Truck Hits School Bus No Injuries Or Charges
A Raleigh County school bus was struck by a 1962 model truck on Route 3 at Metalton at 9 a.m. Tuesday causing about $400 damages. No injuries among students aboard. State Police identified the drivers as Jerry D. Allen 17 of Beckley and John D. Redd 27 of East Gulf. Allen hit the left front of the bus as it pulled from a parking area. No charges were filed.
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Raleigh County
Metalton
Jerry D. Allen
Route 3
Beckley
John D. Redd
East Gulf
Allen
Jump Cancelled by Thunderstorms Over Rt. 17 Route
Ten volunteers from Company A of the 16th Special Forces were stood down after thunderstorm threats halted a planned parachute jump between Charleston and Point Pleasant. Lt. Col. William F. Watts said the 10-man team was to test a problem along Route 17 in prep for summer camp at Camp Dawson near Kingwood.
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Charleston
Point Pleasant
Co. A
16Th Special
William F. Watts
Special Forces
Rt. 17
Camp Dawson
Kingwood
Twelve Seek Work at Beckley Employment Office
Twelve applicants filed for work at the Beckley Office of Employment Security on Tuesday. Openings listed include a soda dispenser, sales clerk, bookkeeper, typist, photo engraver, messenger, pin boy, two truck drivers, service station attendant, and two construction laborers. Also needed are experienced waitresses and short order cooks in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Suit Dismissed in Raleigh County Bond Case
A Raleigh County Circuit Court suit by R D Watts Insurance Agency against The Daniels Co and Crysel Construction Corp was dismissed on motion of the plaintiff's attorney Judge Norman Kanpp signed last week The action sought $215 77 on a labor and materials payment bond Nones Gosning tale Gow tor from Edward Claytor was signed and plaintiff’s maiden name of Scott was restored
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R. D. Watts Insurance Agency, Inc
Daniels Co
Bluefield
Crysel Construction Corp
Beckley
Raleigh County
Norman Kanpp
A. Cunningham
Edward Claytor
Scott
Soak Creek Elementary Honors Team and Cheerleaders
Soak Creek Elementary School honored its basketball team and cheerleaders at a Friday banquet hosted by the Parent-Teacher Association. Team members include Carl Adams, Carl Marrs, Julius Lester, Robert Lovell, Wayne Willis, Jimmie Adams and Jack McGann. Cheerleaders named are Aileen Johnson, Casel Higgins, Connie Mills, Margaret Samples, Karen Samples, Evicki Davis and Nancy Cline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soak Creek Elementary School
Parent-Teacher Association
Carl Adams
Carl Marrs
Julius Lester
Robert Lovell
Wayne Willis
Jimmie Adams
Jack McGann
Aileen Johnson
Casel Higgins
Connie Mills
Margaret Samples
Karen Samples
eVicki Davis
Nancy Cline
Fair plans on agenda at Tuesday meeting
Walter James, president of By Dry Hill Prosperity Country Life Group, announced that the organization's annual community fair will be discussed at a meeting in the community building at 7 30 p m Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter James
By Dry Hill Prosperity Country Life Group
Men’s Day Program Set At Lester Church
The Rev. John Adams of Liberty Baptist Church Charleston will speak at St. Matthews A M E Church Lester for Men’s Day at 3 p m Sunday. Adams formerly led New Hope Baptist Beckley and Alpoca Ene Church. Public invited per Rev. Joseph Washington.
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Lester
John Adams
Liberty Baptist Church
Charleston
St. Matthews A.M.E
Adams
New Hope Baptist Church
Beckley
Alpocaene Church
Beckleyans Plan To Attend Camp At Parkersburg
Sabbath School and church leaders of the Beckley Seventh-day Adventist Church plan local participation in the Parkersburg annual camp meeting and Summer Bible Conference from June 8 to 16. Alva Midkiff says local members will transfer their Saturday program to the convocation and contribute offerings there. Dr. Clifford Reiber notes Beckley worship services will run from the campsite over the next two weekends with top church officials speaking at Saturday morning services.
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Beckley Seventh-day Adventist Church
Jennings St
Seventh-day Adventists
Parkersburg
Alva Midkiff
Beckley Church
Midkiff
Clifford Reiber
Beckley
Reiber
County Officials Labeled Cumbersome in Appalachia Study
A forthcoming Fletcher Mann volume on the Appalachian South labels West Virginia county government as cumbersome and diffuse. Dr. Mann, previously a West Virginia University political science professor, notes the local system’s diffusion in a Ford Foundation funded study with 22 scholars. Paul W. Wager of UNC is among contributors, describing faulty local governance.
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West Virginia
Reeves
Appalachian
Mann
Fletcher Mann
Harper Rd
West Virginia University
Louisville
Ben
Louisville Courier-Journal
South
Ford Foundation
Paul W. Wager
University of North Carolina, Ee
Drunken driving arrests sweep Beckley area
Four Beckleyans were jailed after a Tuesday night incident on South Fayette Street. Wade Tate and his wife Sarah faced charges of drunk driving and drunkenness plus moonshine possession. Two other passengers were charged with drunkenness. Billy Evestus Fink, 38, of Ghent, jailed on drunk driving. William Miller, 18, cited for speeding. Royal Fernandez of Skelton fined for illegal operation of a vehicle for hire. Chester Bragg of Mabscott had assault charges withdrawn. Harless Vance, 18, posted $500 bond for malicious wounding. Michael Robertson remained hospitalized for injuries from a log incident at Grandview State Park. Others faced peace warrants or transfers to state prison.
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Beckleyans
Raleigh County
South Fayette St
Wade Tate
Sarah
Billy Evestus Fink
Ghent
Second St
William S. Miller
Beckley
Neville
Royal Fernandez
Skelton
Joe Rodriguez
Public Service Commission
Chester Bragg
Mabscott
H. V. Waybright
Harless Vance
Grand‘view
W. A. Burke
Michael Thomas Robertson
Grandview State Park
Robertson
Raleigh
Ken
Dave Cella
Sophia
Scott Jennings
MacArthur
Rodriguez
Paul Dunn
Lester
Lawrence Johnson
Marmet
West Virginia
Moundsville
Beckley Post Office receipts rise 10 percent in four weeks
Postmaster A Fray Lilly reports Beckley Post Office receipts for the four week period ending May 25 show a 10.5 percent increase over the same period last year. He also notes the current fiscal year to end June 30 averages a 3.5 percent rise over the previous year.
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Beckley
A. Fray Lilly
Lilly
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Carr
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Mercury Ballet Co
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Music Theater of Rochester
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Brigadoon
Akron
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Miss Charleen Carson
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Luella Rinehart
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Dennis Leary
Jesse Gravely
C. Berkley Lilly
James B. Kessinger
Farmers Home Administration
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Jessie Gravely
Tilden
Sullivan
Dr. In
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Mita
Bank of Raleigh Main
Kanawha Streets
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
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