Local hunter overcomes loss to work with prosthetics
Thompson, 60, of 325 May Ave, lost his left arm and leg in a mining accident at Wyoming Mining Co. Glen Rogers 32 years ago. Now a night watchman, he remains active in hunting, fishing, and camping with prosthetics and vocational support from Beckley’s Vocational Rehabilitation. His wife Ruth says the agency helped him return to full-time employment and maintain independence.
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Dennis Brouse
Turley
Sintt
Thompson
Hunter
Asterman
Permament
Ment
Yenuirg
Stsrg
OL Sno
Ruth
Buddy Ray
Sharon Kay
Thomason
Government To The People program in Beckley slated
Gov Smith announces the four year effort to bring state government closer to the people with a Beckley event at the Rabins County Aviary from 5 to 10 p.m. Department heads and state officials will attend. The Raleigh County session is open to all West Virginians on a first come basis with no appointments.
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Loong Whit
Etlett
Smith
Suite Audiley
Deweil L. Golver
Smnih
Mownelsville
West Virginia
Charleston
Raleigh County
West
Forester Urges Early Orders for Spring Seedlings
Raymond Arnold, West Virginia service forester, warns nurseries are ready to supply 25 million seedlings this year spanning Scotch pine Virginia pine white pine red pine European larchNorway spruce tulip poplar black walnut autumn olive European black alder red oak pitch pine and table mountain pine. Prices run 13 per thousand with variation by species and 1.50 per ten for certain seeds. Orders should target late fall to early spring for best shipment timing and fertilizer scheduling.
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Lees
Raymond Arnold
West Virginia
Arnold
Beckley
Local Livestock Auction Sums Up Strong Sales Day
Livestock auction totals reach $5,610 with feeder steers $21 to $24 and veal calves $14.50 to $31. Bulls and hogs show varied prices from $11 to $18.75 for cutters and heavy heifers. A separate item notes gospel singer McGill performing today at Prosperity church, highlighting his career and hit hymn Each Step of the Way.
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Scott
Alo McGill
UM Im
Fasly
Cluitter
McGill
Obugene’s Extends Service To Shady Spring High School
Local provider extends weekly service beyond Bucklay and C&O Dam area to Shady Spring High School. New service effective Bac with a rate of 2.00 dollars per month per family. Contact 252-6701 for service details.
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Bucklay
C&o Dam
New Shady Spring High School
Thanking Supporters After Public Office Bid
E Buel Stover thanks supporters for their consideration in his bid for public office though unsuccessful. He treasures the loyalty shown and signs as Pcl Ady.
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Beckleyan
Curnia
Sonak
Henry A. Sonak
Jeff
Christmas
Salvation Army
Veteran’s Administration Hospital
Raleigh County Tuberculosis Association
Human Rights Commission
Public Service Commission
State Road Commission
Worlanen
Forester Advises
Bulcher
Obugene
E. Buel Stover
China
Neville St. Beckley
Neville Discount Furniture& Appliance (Co
Neville Sh
Becklay
Ena
Seti Tedy
Ce Neale
Valley Drive
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