West Virginia tourism shows continued growth in late 1960s to early 1970s
A statewide survey reports steady tourism growth in West Virginia from 1968 to 1972 across attractions including Harpers Ferry, Cass Scenic Railroad, and Beckley Mine Exhibit. Attendance rose at several sites while others dipped slightly in 1972 due to Hurricane Agnes and rain, with Wildwater Expeditions increasing riders on the New River.
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West Virginia
Seneca Caverns
Riverton
Dudley
Cass Scenic Railroad
Rock
Hatfields
Wildwater Expeditions Unlimited
New River
Fayette County
Huntington Galleries
Sunrise
Charleston
Mount Hope Man Found Guilty On Four Indecent Exposure Counts
William G. Humphrey of Mount Hope was found guilty in Beckley Municipal Court on four indecent exposure charges near Park Junior High School between June and his Aug arrest. He appealed the verdict. Judge George Ballard ordered fines of 50 dollars per count.
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Mount Hope
William G. Humphrey
Beckley
Humphrey
Bluestone Road
George Ballard
Park Junior High School
Millions of GI Bill students see increased VA education benefits
More than a million GI Bill enrollees will receive higher monthly checks under a new law. Rates start at 220 dollars for solo students with increases for dependents, with advance payments allowed. The changes also expand tutoring, correspondence course access, and dependent eligibility including wives, widows, and children.
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Nixon
C. W. Nixon
Huntington Veterans Administration
Veterans Administration
Winter driving prep urged by State Police colonel
West Virginia State Police urged motorists to service cars for winter. Col R L Bonar highlighted engine tune ups anti freeze brakes exhaust lights defrosters tires and tire chains with guidance on studded tires legal dates and safe driving practices. He noted a well maintained car reduces accidents and long garage lines.
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Bonar
West Virginia
Tobacco Sales Begin Nov 20 In West Virginia
West Virginia tobacco farmers will start marketing the 1972 crop on November 20, per Agriculture Commissioner Gus R. Douglass. Huntington Tobacco Co expects receiving the crop starting November 10. Last year’s crop sold under a new quota system with an average of $80.38 per cwt on 3,233,262 lb, higher than 1970-71’s $70.77. With possible overquota production this year, a busy season and strong demand are anticipated, possibly pushing prices to a new high.
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City Hall
Humphrey
Defense Council
Joseph ‘Luchini
Luchini
Anthony Sparacino
Beckley
Moundsville
Morgantown
New Martinsville
Williamstown
Weston
Milton
Huntington
Harpers Ferry
Oglebay Park
Oglebay
West Virginia
Agriculture Commission
Gus R.douglass
Mountain State
Huntington Tobacco Co
Jean Stivers
Nurses Hold Intensive Elder Care Course in Blacksburg
An four day conference in Blacksburg Virginia runs today through Friday to improve elder care. Attendees include Miss Rena Pitotti RN and Mrs Yvonne Knauff with WV health agencies. Funding comes from a 355760 contract between the American Nurses Association and the US Health Education and Welfare department.
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Blacksburg
Rena Pitotti RN
Beckley
West Virginia Institute of Technology Department of Nursing
Yvonne Knauff
West Virginia Department of Health
Virginia-West Virginia Nurses’ Association
Reuben J. Honaker
Donaldson Brown Center For
Miss Pitotti
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Tech
Concord College
Raleigh County
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Johns Hopkins University
Wayne State University
American Nurses Association
Community Health Service
Department of Health Education and Welfare
Knauff
WVNA
Jullian Ritter
Louise Gerrard
West Virginia Commission of Aging
West Virginia
Five Charged With Intoxication Bond Forfeitures Reported
Prosperity lists penalties for five individuals charged with intoxication with bonds forfeited totaling $138. Jerry R. McGuire of Stamford faces $46.50 for hazardous driving. Devonda S. Teller has $25 for destruction of property. Michael Buck of 1727 Chestnut St. owes $30.50 for creating unnecessary noise. An unlisted address person owes $81 for shoplifting.
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Jerry R. McGuire
Stamford
Devonda S. Teller
Michael Buck
Chestnut St
Doctors recommend Anacin for pain relief
Doctors dispense over 50 million Anacin tablets yearly for headache dental pain and minor arthritis. It relieves tension and mood from pain and is taken by millions without stomach upset.
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Tors
WWHS Senior To Vie For Junior Miss Title
Woodrow Wilson High School senior Toneta Lynne Akers has been chosen to compete in West Virginia’s Junior Miss Pageant at Concord College’s Alexander Arts Center in Athens. She leads Lassies pompon group, serves as class secretary and Homecoming Queen, and is active in Spanish booster and Future Teachers of America clubs. Akers attends St. Marys Methodist Church and assists as a teacher with interests in dancing and music. Her talent is contemporary ballet, and she plans to study physical education at West Virginia University.
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Woodrow Wilson High School
Toneta Lynne Akers
West Virginia
Alexander Arts Center
Concord College
Athens
Miss Akers
William P. Akers
Beckley
The
Lassies
St. Marys Methodist Church
Akers
West Virginia University
Church Pre-Anniversary Services Set at Greater Emanuel
Pre anniversary services are planned at the Greater Emanuel Holiness Church of Jesus on Rinsleben. Felix Robinson and his Glorious Church of God of Sin will lead Wednesday's program and Elder William Bright and his congregation will lead Friday's. A 2 p.m. Sunday climax features Bishop Winfred Dickerson delivering the anniversary message. Elder Joseph Morst is the pastor.
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Greater Emanuel Holiness Church of Jesus
Rinsleben
Felix Robinson
The
Glorious Church of God of Sin
William Bright
Winfred Dickerson
Joseph Morst
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