Bolt Mining Sale Terms Scheduled
A hearing on terms of sale for the Bolt Mining Co in Charleston before Bankruptcy Judge John T. Copenhaver Jr. is set today. Beckley attorney Robert J. Ashworth appears for the trustee Walter S. Brooks. Floyd Sayre represents site owners. The Bolt Mine, run by Bruns Coal Co, closed about a year ago. a committee formed to negotiate sale as bankruptcy assets are discussed.
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Bolt Mining Co
Charleston
John T. Copenhaver Jr
Beckley
Robert J. Ashworth
Walter S. Brooks
Floyd Sayre
BOLT
Bruns Coal Co
CAUSE Drive Draws Alumni Gifts From Beckley
About 70 percent of 337 alumni contacted by College Alumni United in Support of Education pledged support during a CAUSE telephone campaign in Beckley. Roughly $3,500 in pledges came from 41 callers working for 12 West Virginia colleges including Alderson‑Broaddus Bluefield Concord Devis and Elkins Greenbrier Marshall Morris Harvey Salem WV State WV Tech WVU and West Virginia Wesleyan. The effort is part of Higher Education Week November 11 17 to boost public understanding of the state's higher education system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
West Virginia
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Alderson-Broaddus
Bluefield
Concord
Devis and Elkins
Greenbrier
Marshall University
Morris Harvey
Salem
West Virginia State
West Virginia Tech
West Virginia University
West Virginia Wesleyan
Junior High Queen Crowns at Stoco Fall Festival
Nancy Tilson, 12, crowned Junior High queen at Stoco High School festival. She collected 115 from bake sales and donations and wore a blue nylon over satin gown with bouquet. Sharon Atwood, 10, elementary queen, wore a pink nylon satin dress and serves as flag girl and band member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoco Junior High School
Nancy Tilson
W. E. Tilson
Josephine
Noel Christian
Sharon Atwood
David Pompie
Virgil Pompie
Nancy
Vickie Gills
Clownie Wallace
Elizabeth Wood
Larry Crews
Mary Sigman
Gary Harold
Dianne Taylor
Donnie Booth
Sharon
Ina Atwood
Musical Glasses: A Simple Glassware Hum With Vinegar
A reader explains how to make musical glasses using a crystal glass a little water and a few drops of vinegar. By rubbing the rim with a finger, vibrations produce a musical note, aided by oil removal and edge friction. George Bailey of Freeport, Pa., plays concerts on a set of musical glasses.
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George Bailey
Freeport
Hunters Draw Fines in Gun Violations
Eight convictions for game law violations were reported by Capt. Raymond Eye. The cases largely involve loaded or uncased guns in vehicles with fines ranging up to 50 dollars for Robert Yeager Sharp. Other defendants include Vernon Spinks, Glen Stover, Lee Hull, Charles Spence, Charles Garret, Clarence Sayre, and Glen Alexander, all cited by officers Crozier, Crigger, or L. Crozier and fined by various magistrates in counties like Pocahontas, Monroe, Raleigh, Greenbrier, and Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Eye
District IV
Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement
Robert Yeager Sharp
Marlinton
Sharp
Pocahontas County
Gerald L. Crozier
T. W. Smith
Vernon C. Spinks
Clifton Forge
Monroe County
Frank B. Crigger
Herbert Guerin
Union
Spinks
Glen A. Stover
Beckley
Raleigh County
Stover
Joseph Rodriguez
Lee Hull
White Sulphur Springs
G. L. Crozier
Hull
Guerin
Charles Spence
Crozier
Spence
Charles Garret
Williamsport
Ohio
Greenbrier County
John Poteet
Fairlea
Clarence Sayre
Summerlee
Greenbrier
Poteet
Glen Alexander
Alexander
Fireman Wins Booth Prize In Centennial Clock Contest
Lt. Frank Ubeda of Beckley Fire Department won a $2 daily prize in Raleigh County Centennial Committee’s hidden alarm clock contest. He contributed at the Main Street booth at 5 15 p m while volunteering for the Centennial fund drive. His family includes Anna Lee and two teenagers, Frankie Lee in Turkey with the Air Force and 18 year old Allegria Lowe. A Beckley Junior High football player, Pete Lilly, also won a daily prize earlier that week.
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Beckley
Frank Ubeda
Combs St
Raleigh County Centennial Committee
Ubeda
Main Street
Beckley Moose Lodge
Abeda
Anna Lee
Frankie Lee
Air Force
Turkey
Allegria Lowe
Pete Lilly
College Ave
W. B
Pete
Lilly
Beckley Chamber Luncheon Plans Economy Talk
Reservations for Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce meeting close today for a discussion on the role of local governments in economic progress. Dick Shelton of Charleston, executive secretary of the West Virginia Association of County Officials and tax authority expert, will speak at a Dutch-treat noon luncheon at Beckley-Winn Hotel, Wednesday.
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Beckley-Raleigh
Leading Beckley institution backs United Fund drive
The Board of Directors approved a 719 donation at its Friday meeting. Gates praised the gift as a sign of community support and urged other Beckley businesses to follow. The campaign chair urged fair share giving, noting the drive aims to raise 549,300 by Saturday to meet all agency demands.
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United Fund
Nationwide Insurance Aids West Virginia Centennial Fund
Nationwide Insurance Co will donate 530 to the West Virginia Centennial Commission fund in Charleston this week. Beckley District Manager Paul Bridges announced the Columbus headquartered firm has offices statewide and is allied with the state's economy and future. The company also offers to loan a collection of Currier and Ives Civil War prints for Centennial exhibits. The donation will be processed by Resident VP N L Cowgill and Regional Sales Manager Darrel E Clauson who will present the check. Bridges encouraged other insurers to support the fund. many local employees have already contributed. The Beckley district employs 16 agents, a secretary, and a full time claims adjuster, with Mrs. Sarah Asbury and Mrs. Bridges volunteering at Centennial booths.
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West Virginia Centennial Commission Fund
Nationwide Insurance Co
Charleston
Beckley
Paul Bridges
Columbus
Ohio
Bridges
Nationwide
Commission
N. L. Cowgill
Darrel E. Clauson
Raleigh
Fayette
Nicholas
Sarah Asbury
Cancer Films For Women To Be Shown Thurs
The Raleigh County Unit of the American Cancer Society will sponsor two films for women over 18 at the Beckley Open Air Theater on Thursday at 7 p.m. The films Time and Two Women and Breast Self-Examination aim to raise awareness of uterine and breast cancer and encourage annual check ups. ACS president Albert M. Tieche urged attendance, highlighting early detection, and noting no charge for the program. He cited 16 000 uterine cancer deaths and 23 000 breast cancer deaths last year.
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Raleigh County
American Cancer Society
Beckley Open Air
Albert M. Tieche
ACS
Tieche
Open House At Woodrow Wilson High School Tonight
Parents and friends are invited to attend Woodrow Wilson High School open house from 7:30 to 9:30 p m in observance of National Education Week. Principal Peregoy urges attendance during the week with ushers on hand and refreshments in the library from 8:30 to 9:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson High School
C. G. Peregoy
Scholarship gains chapter approval for Armco Steel Award
The Appalachian Chapter of the West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers will sponsor the Armco Steel Scholarship Program granting $3,000 to qualifying seniors planning engineering study. Plans for the High School Awards Banquet during Engineers Week Feb 17 23 were discussed. President C T Shackelford reported. The society will ask 22 area high schools to select a math and physical science outstanding senior and submit names. At the Feb 18 banquet the student and instructor will be recognized. A list of future program suggestions was given to new officers.
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Appalachian
West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers
Armco Steel
C. T. Shackelford
Polio Clinic Planned For Crab Orchard Nov 29
A polio clinic sponsored by Crab Orchard Homeroom Mothers will run 10 am to 12 pm Thursday November 29 in the old school. A 50 cent charge applies to those able to pay. vaccine free for those unable. Two registered nurses will administer shots. A second clinic is planned for the new school with details to follow.
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MacArthur
Crab Orchard
Haven Clay
Board of Education
S. W. Moye
Crab Orchard PTA Meeting Draws About 175 Parents
About 175 parents attended the Crab Orchard Elementary PTA meeting in MACARTHUR. They viewed student work and discussed issues with teachers. Prize acknowledgments went to Mrs. Alva Gunter and Mrs. Lottie Dew for top attendance. The next meeting is set for December 2 at the New Crab Orchard School.
4-H Leaders Attend State Training at Jackson's Mill
Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp hosts a double purpose workshop for leaders who will train new volunteers. Attendees include Raleigh agent William Clark and leaders Mrs Leona Burns Nellie Keefer and Mrs Ramon Acord. Topics cover This is 4-H Working With People Monthly 4-H Meetings and Project Teaching Methods.
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Jackson's Mill State
William Clark
Raleigh
Leona Burns
Nellie Keefer
Beckley
Ramon Acord
Bolt
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Bolt Mining
Prince St
Penney’s
Penney
Chevron
Duralon Bay
Stoco Jr. High Court
Science
Bob Brown
Neel Beckley
RTS
Booth
United Fund of
Raleigh County Bank
Okey L. Patteson
UF Campaign
Leslie C. Gates
Aiding Centennial
Crab Orchard Pta
the Complete Variety Store
Oturkey Platters
S-M-L
W. Main ST
Sony
Valley Drive
South
Oak Hill
Commercial Credit Plan, Incorporated
Beckley Credit Life and Disability Insurance
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