Youngsters Warned Against Predatory Adults Campaign in Raleigh County
Sheriff C. A. Slim Thompson and deputies launch a safety campaign in Raleigh County schools to warn elementary students about dangers from strangers. Fifteen thousand coloring pictures supplied by the FBI depict four rules: refuse gifts, refuse rides, avoid dark lonely streets, know your local policeman.
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Raleigh County
C. A. “Slim
Thompson
Raleigh
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Maben Man Ordered To Support Children
James Spencer of Maben was ordered by Magistrate Joe Rodríguez to pay 120 dollars monthly starting October 1 for the support and maintenance of his five children Ronald 15 Donald 13 Linda 11 Vickie 10 and Beverly Sue 7. He was arrested on a warrant obtained by his wife Mary Lee Spencer on September 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Spencer
Maben
Joe Rodriguez
Ronald
Donald
Linda
Vickie
Beverly Sue
Mary Lee Spencer
Beckley Camp officers and revival services announced
Beckley Camp officers including Cline Callaway Mil ler Whiteman St. Clair Patton Melton Jr. gathered for a group photo. On November 7 speakers will address Oak Grove Christian Church. Rev T W Chick Carte of Mt Lookout Baptist starts a two week revival at Mabscott Christian Church at 7 30 each evening with special singing. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Camp
A. C. Cline
C. C. Callaway
O. E. Miller
Earl Whiteman
James St. Clair
James Patton
H. E. Melton Jr
Beckley
Oak Grove
T. W
Chick) Carte
Mt. Lookout Baptist Church
Mabscott Christian Church
Mr. Carte
L. A. Garten
First Centennial Booth Begins Operation Here
The first of three booths for Centennial Funds opened on Neville Street this morning. Gulf Women's Club members staff today, with other civic and fraternal groups taking turns daily during the month. A second booth will appear on Main Street likely Wednesday, with a mobile third booth later in the county. Music comes from local radio stations WJLS and WWNR. Vocational students from Stratton High School built the booth under Principal Thomas Evans. Gulf Women’s Club volunteers include Mrs. George Mckinney, Mrs. J. W. Foster, and others.
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West Virginia
Neville Street
Gulf Women’s Club
Main Street
George Lowry
MacArthur
County Cenemnial Committee
WJLS
WWNR
Stratton High School
Thomas Evans
Gul F Woman's Club
Dhifts
George Mckinney
J. W. Foster
Robert Horton
Harold Crickmer
Clayton Newland
Charles Hambric
W. W. Withrow
Fred Williams
W. D. McPherson
Earl McVey
John Hambric
Roy Hambric
Charles Lilly
Beckley Club Meets Tonight After Wiener Roast
The Beckley Citizens Band Radio Club will meet tonight at 7 30 p m in the Greenbrier Dairy recreation room. The group sponsored a wiener roast for members and families Saturday night at New River Park.
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Beckley Citizens Band
Greenbrier Dairy
New River Park
Sam Leslie Hospitalized After Admission for Observation
Sam Leslie, caretaker of the Stotesbury Coal Town Museum, is listed in satisfactory condition at Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital after being admitted Friday for observation and treatment.
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Leslie
Sam Leslie
Stotesbury Coal Town Museum
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Open House Showcases Pine Lodge Nursing Home in Beckley
More than 750 residents toured Pine Lodge Nursing and Convalescent Home on Stamford Road during an open house. The facility serves ambulatory and bedfast patients and offers intensive nursing care, with services such as intravenous therapy and blood transfusions. Doctors W. Fred Richmond and Preston C. Davis lead the hospital with community groups, clubs, and students contributing to patient activities and awareness efforts.
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Beckley Area
Pine Lodge
Stamford Road
Pine Ledge
Delsia Copeland
W. Fred Richmond
Preston C. Davis
Corporation
Copeland
Beckley Ministerial Association
Prosperity Home Demonstration Club
Phymosia Garden Club
Woman's Club of
Beckley
Shady Spring High School
Girl Scouts
Raleigh County Home Demonstration Council
Pauline Keiner
Practical Nursing School
Raleigh County Vocational Technical Center
Miss Anna Carmean Enrolls at Bryan College as Part Time Nurse
Miss Anna T Marie Carmean daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Carmean of 1401 Temple Street has enrolled for the fall semester at Bryan College. She serves as the college nurse and is a part time student. Carmean is a graduate of Appalachian Bible Institute Bradley.
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Anna T Marie Carmean
W. T. Carmean
Temple St
Bryan College
Council Meets Tonight in Sophia Town Hall
The Sophia Town Council gathers at 7 o'clock this evening in Town Hall per city recorder James B. Deck. The meeting covers municipal matters and public comment is invited.
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Sophia Town
Town Hall
James B. Deck
City Recorder
GOP appoints Beckley attorney Sayre finance chair and Kessinger district organizer
Raleigh County Republicans open a vigorous campaign with meetings led by Beckley attorney Floyd Sayre as finance chair and Ted Kessinger of Shady Spring as county precinct organizer. Mal Guthrie and Johnny Thomas of Charleston expected to assist with officer and worker recruitment. Multiple ward and district meetings scheduled tonight through Thursday, with full party events set for October 9. The article also notes performers The Newton Brothers appearing on local TV and their singing career.
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Beckley
Floyd Sayre
Ted Kessinger
Shady Spring
Raleigh
C. L. Crews
Mal Guthrie
Charleston
GOP
Congress
Johnny Thomas
Winners Named In Rifle Shoot At Glade Pinch Creek
Bright skies and mild weather favor the Mountain Rifle Turkey Shoot at Wilcox Field Pluto Road. Fifteen shooters registered under Dr Francis Edwards, with three matches: 50 yard bench rest 50 yard off hand and 25 yard off hand. Winners include L A Meadows Bill Boyd and Dale Tingler. aggregate won by David Griffith. Prizes included livestock and reels. Only mountain rifles loaded with black powder and one round ball were eligible. Funds go to improve Glade Pinch Creek access roads.
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Glade Pinch Creek Trout Association
Wilcox Field
Pluto Road
Francis Edwards
L. A. Meadows
Bill Boyd
Dale Tingler
Meadows
Shady Spring
Tingler
Webster Springs
David Griffith
Spanishburg
Guy Rumberg
Earl Cochran
Glade-Pinch Creek
Rumberg
WCTU Meet Set Tuesday
The Sojourner Truth Chapter of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Welcome Baptist Church to plan the annual musical program and coffee hour for the Veterans Administration Hospital, and the institute and workshop to be held Nov. 1. The membership committee will report on the current membership drive and dues from active and prospective members are to be paid at this meeting.
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Sojourner Truth Chapter
The
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Welcome Baptist Church
Veterans’ Administration Hospital
Emmett Hudson
Over 100 Feeder Calves To Be Offered Wed
More than 100 feeder calves will be offered for sale Wednesday at the New River Livestock Market at 1 30 p m, with market manager Minor Scott predicting as many as 125 calves. About 15 to 20 fine young bred beef cows, Angus and Hereford, will also be up for auction. The calf sale will not interfere with the regular auction, and calves will be graded by a state appointed grader and separated into lots.
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New River
Minor Scott
Scott
State Department of Agriculture
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Raleigh Register
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