Team Breakfast To Launch Drive For Honey In The Rock
A 7 30 am team organization breakfast to start the Honey in the Rock fund drive will be held at the Beckley Winn Hotel chaired by John W Saunders. Division leaders include Mrs Fred K Hays M V McCollam Bill Wilbur and John V Schulte with each recruiting five captains who recruit four members for each team to raise at least sixty thousand dollars for the outdoor drama at Grandview State Park in 1962 and West Virginia’s centennial year of 1963. Okey L Patteson of the West Virginia Historical Association will speak as solicitation begins and reports meetings follow until the drive ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley-Winn
John W. Saunders
Saunders
Fred K. Hays
M. V. McCollam
Bill Wilbur
John V. Schulte
Grandview State Park
West Virginia
Doctor explains osteoporosis and cancer screening clinics
A reader asks about osteoporosis its seriousness and treatment. The doctor notes osteoporosis reflects calcium loss may signal underlying disease not tied to menopause and can be addressed by dietary calcium. He details cancer detection clinics including Memorial Hospital in New York and advises annual or semiannual screenings overseen by a family physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Strang
Memorial Hospital For Cancer and Allied Diseases
East 67 Street
New York City
Peace Corps Exams Set for Bluefield Area
The third Peace Corps entrance exam will be held October 7 in Room B-010 Basement, Federal Office Building, 601 Federal St. Bluefield. Additional tests are scheduled for November 30 and December 1. Any American citizen over 18 may apply with no upper age limit. Married couples without dependents may apply if both partners qualify. Obtain a Volunteer Questionnaire from Dr. Bernard P. Kiernan at Concord College or write to Peace Corps Washington 25, D. C. Further information may be obtained from Dr. Kiernan or Dr. Theodore Lockwood, dean at Concord College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Corps
Federal Office
Federal St
Bluefield
Bernard P. Kiernan
Concord College
Athens
Washington 25
D. C
Kiernan
Theodore Lockwood
Fireman Alan Bonds in Fair Condition After Chest Pain
Alan Bonds 34 of 211 1 2 Fourth St is listed in fair condition at Raleigh General Hospital under observation. Bonds, a Beckley fireman, suffered chest pain after returning from a fire call at 236 Clyde St while at Fire Station No 2. Chief Cecil Conner said he was hosing down the truck when symptoms began. illness nature is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Bonds
Fourth St
Raleigh General Hospital
Bonds
Beckley
Clyde St
Cecil Conner
Stee Hospital
Three Needed To Complete Savage Cast For Curtain Callers
The Curtain Callers need three actors to finish the 11 member cast for The Curious Savage to run November 29 to December 2 at The Play house. Louise Burke stars as Mrs Savage with Titus and Lily Bell Savage among the to be cast roles and several Cloisters guests as named parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Wheeler
Playhouse
John Patrick
Miss Willie
Dr. Emmitt
Three Local Horsemen Win Kingwood Ribbons
Three Raleigh County Horseman's Association members won ribbons at the Buckwheat Festival show in Kingwood last weekend. Sammy Bair rode Midnight Lustre to first in juvenile walking horse and third in amateur walking. Frank Pierce placed fifth in open western parade and fourth in western parade stake on Drum Major. Don Galloway rode Mack's Kay to third in open walking and third in open walking stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Horseman’s Association
Kingwood
Sammy Bair
Frank Pierce
Don Galloway
Mack
Kay
First-of-the-Month Com Mod Applications Approved in Raleigh
At the Raleigh County Courthouse on Monday 376 commodity applications were approved at the first-of-the-month meeting. Four dozen six and two were refused, totaling 24 persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
World Series Party Set For Advertisers
Beckley Newspapers Corp. hosts its advertisers in the BNC Printing Building for telecasts of the Reds versus the Yankees. Advertising manager Joe Ressa and staff issued tickets resembling game ducats for the New York Cincinnati showdown. Hot dogs, soft drinks and coffee will be served amid the World Series viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BNC
Beckley Newspapers Corp
Cincinnati Reds
New York Yankees
Joe Ressa
New York
Cincinnati
Public Utility Assessments Up in West Virginia
Charleston WV UPI BPW assessed public utility property for 1962 63 tax purposes at current fiscal year levels. 1961 62 assessments totaled 870.35 million across all property classes, up 10.8 million from the prior year. Next year’s total is expected to be about half a million lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
UPI
Board of Public Works
BPW
West Virginia
Eight conservation violators fined in Summers and surrounding counties
Eight conservation law convictions were reported this morning by Capt. Raymond Eye. Roy Lester, 27, Paynesville, was arrested in McDowell County and charged with illegal possession of a pistol. He was fined $20 after trial before Magistrate Bill Dale. Rudolph P. Lacek, 46, Beckley, faced charges of operating a motorboat without life preservers and was fined $20 after trial before Magistrate J. E. Holt. Fred W. Cottle, 49, Pineville, charged with operating a motorboat without life preservers and without lights at night, was fined $20 on each charge. Edwin Bridges, 45, Ansted, arrested in Fayette County on hunting without a license and carrying an uncased gun, fined $20 on each charge. Garland Richmond, 51, Cool Ridge, charged with illegal possession of a gray squirrel and hunting during a closed season, fined $20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Eye
Roy Lester
Paynesville
McDowell County
Pete Beavers
Bill Dale
Bradshaw
Lester
Rudolph P. Lacek
Beckley
Summers Coun
Charles Bare
Lacek
J. E. Holt
Hinton
Fred W. Cottle
Pineville
Summers County
W. H. Gilpin
Holt
Edwin Bridges
Ansted
Fayette County
Albert Payne
Frank Sims
Fayetteville
Bridges
Garland Richmond
Cool Ridge
Raleigh County
L. W. Berkel
J. E Bays
Beaver
Richmond
Mrs Hodel Nearing Hospital Discharge
Mrs Charles Hodel of Maxwell Hill was to be discharged today from Beckley Hospital after several days of treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hodel
Maxwell Hill
Beckley Hospital
Reverend John Lockett to Speak at Faith Chapel AME
The Rev. John Lockett will speak at Faith Chapel AME Church in Raleigh at 7 o'clock tonight, announced by pastor Rev. Da vid L. Smith. The Home choir will not appear at the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lockett
Faith Chapel
Ame
Raleigh
David L. Smith
Norfolk and Western leads utility property tax list
Norfolk and Western Railway again tops utility taxpayers with a current year bill of 3,191,469.25. Total utility taxes total 20,867,853.90, up 184,986.38 from last year, reflecting higher assessments and levy rates despite a 12,444,000 plus rise in assessments since 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western Railway
Board of Public Works
Boards of Education
State Supreme Court
Appalachian Power Co
Mercer County
Norfolk and Western
Virginian Railway
Appalachian Power
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Hope Natural Gas
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Beckley Water Co
Atlantic Greyhound Lines
Board eases 1962 63 assessments after utility hardships
A few utilities attended final hearings as the board cut taxes for several firms. Tri City Traction in Bluefield Princeton saw reductions to 60000 from 80000, Cherry River Boom & Lumber near Richwood halved to 300000, Eastern Air Lines trimmed to 400000, and Campbell's Creek Railroad dropped to 35750 amid Charleston floods. The railroad plans to quit operations, citing salvage income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City Traction Co
Bluefield
Princeton
Cherry River Boom & Lumber Co
Richwood
Eastern Air Lines
Campbell’s Creek
Kanawha County
Charleston Area
Appalachian Power Co
Wheeling Electric Co
Virginia Light & Power Co
West Virginia Water Co
Kanawhan Valley Power Co
Tri- City Traction
Campbell's Creek Railroad
East Park PTA debates play space needs at school
East Park Elementary PTA held its first meeting of the year to plan extra playground space due to a new health unit. A committee led by President Charles Bandy along with Mrs Thelma L Dyer and Mrs Dorothy Green will report next meeting. Faculty present included Principal Mae E Reid and teachers E Moss Cook W R Webb and M G Dawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Park
Parent - Teacher Association
Charles Bandy
Thelma L. Dyer
Dorothy Green
Bandy
Mae E. Reid
E. Moss Cook
W. R. Webb
M. G. Dawson
Beckley Moose Lodge Seeks Community Service Council
Letters were sent from Beckley Moose Lodge 1606 to leading fraternal and civic organizations proposing a permanent Beckley Community Service Council. Richard W. Goodwin, chairman of the lodge’s civic affairs committee, said better coordination and cooperation would reduce duplication and boost public service efforts. He noted the lodge’s initiative aims to unite clubs and fraternities for Beckley’s betterment and awaited responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Moose Lodge
Richard W. Goodwin
The
Goodwin
Navy Recruiter Reassigned to USS Mullany in Pacific Duties
Bernard Bar ny Alexenovitch a Beckley Navy recruiting station commissaryman first class leaves after 38 months for San Diego to join the USS Mullany. He has 21 years of Navy service with Asiatic Pacific four stars European African four stars and other campaign medals. A native of Oak Hill he served on USS Nevada at Pearl Harbor and on USS Chemung, and worked on underwater sound labs and mine sweepers before arriving at the local recruiting station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard
Barney) Alexknovitch
Beckley Navy
San Diego
Calif
Mullany
Pacific Ocean
California
Far East
Alexenovitch
Navy
Oak Hill
Mount Hope
Nevada
Pearl Harbor
North Atlantic Ocean
Sound Laboratories
New London
Beckley Firemen Respond to Two Night Alarms
The Beckley Fire Department answered two calls Tuesday night. At 9 a.m. they went to M. L. Caldwell at 310 Woodlawn Ave where a buzzing power switch worried the residents. A pot of burning food on a stove at 11:55 p.m. at Mrs. Tim Konelas’s 101 Campbell Court home caused smoke but no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Fire Department
M. L. Caldwell
Woodlawn Ave
Busy Bees Elect At Lanark 4-H Club Officers
In a well attended meeting at Stamford Top School the Busy Bee 4-H Club of Lanark elected a full slate of officers for the year. Officers include President Darrell Johnson Vice President Donnie Robinson Secretary Dianna Cousin Treasurer Daron Manise Reporter Edna Gore Program committee Patty Moore Delores Peck Song leader Donald Stowmile Gang leaders Rodney Johnson Donny Robinson Conservation committee Christopher Chambers Terry Moore Freddy Johnson Health and safety committee Pauline Robinson Charles Cross Phyllis Gore Mary Moore Thomas Sweatie Finance committee Helen Johnson Mary Campbell An initiation service for the new officers is planned at the school at 1 p.m. Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee 4-H Club
Lanark
Stamford Top School
Darrell Johnson
Donnie Robinson
Dianna Cousin
Daron Maniece
Edna Gore
Patty Moore
Delores Peck
Donald Stowmile
Rodney Johnson
Donny Robinson
Christopher Chambers
Terry Moore
Freddy Johnson
Pauline Robinson
Charles Cross
Phyllis Gore
Mary Moore
Thomas Sweatie
Helen Johnson
Mary Campbell
Adult Spanish Class Begins Friday Night
The Raleigh County Vocational Technical Center opens enrollment for a beginner Spanish course Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Instructor Francisco A. Castillos of San Jose Costa Rica, affiliated with Marshall University and Morris Harvey College, will lead the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Vocational
County Leads State In New Picnic Tables
The State Road Commission reports Raleigh County received more picnic tables than any other county under the SRC roadside development program, including a new roadside park with 10 tables already in place on Brad ley outskirts. Reedie Bryant notes weather permitting for future horse shoe approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Road Commission
Raleigh
SRC
Charleston
Bradley
Reedie Bryant
Job Opportunities and Migration Boost Beckley Employment
A West Virginia report shows increased job opportunities and worker migration cutting Beckley area unemployment. DES data indicate total area employment rose to about 16 580 by mid August, up 2.3 percent since February, offsetting roughly half of prior six month losses. Ronceverte and White Sulphur Springs improved while Logan Madison fell 5.5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
West Virginia
Department of Employment Service
DES
Ronceverte White Sulphur Springs
Logan-Madison
Partner Withdraws From Motel Project on Harper Road
Plans for a 25 to 30 unit motel at the Sunset Drive Harper Road intersection were dropped after Dr Charles M Ward withdrew from the partnership. Charles House owners Mr and Mrs William Sheffield said they may expand their downtown motel or build anew in Beckley. they already own the Charles House with 28 rooms after six years of growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Road
Charles M. Ward
Charles House
William Sheffield
Dr. Ward
Sunset Drive
Sheffields
South Heber
Sheffield
Beckley
Charles
Sophia Family Seeks Help After House Fire
A Sophia woman Alma Reid and her two young children lost their home to a recent fire while visiting Indiana. The family needs furniture and clothing. Red Cross will arrange pickup via Effie Graham by calling OV 3-5784.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia
RNS
Alma Reid
Indiana
Red Cross
Reid
Effie Graham
Foley Heads Raleigh County Rescue Units
Bill Foley was named chairman of Raleigh County Civil Defense rescue and police units at a called meeting in the Raleigh County Courtroom. Tom L. Brown will serve as deputy chairman. The organization voted to meet at 7 30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month for refresher classes and to plan activities for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Foley
Raleigh County Civil Defense Rescue
Raleigh County
Tom L. Brown
Brinkley Visit Here Postponed
The Beckley visit planned by NBC newsman David Brinkley for mid October has been postponed indefinitely. Alan Stone of the Civitan Club announced the delay as the club tried to arrange a joint meeting of Beckley civic clubs. Brinkley’s office cited new commitments but he hopes to visit West Virginia soon to gather material for a state documentary and will stop in Beckley at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
David Brinkley
Alan Stone
The
Civitan Club
Brinkley
NBC
West Virginia
Four Commodity Points Setup Announced At Sprague Warehouse
Four commodity distribution points were announced today at the Sprague Warehouse. Patti Stockdale School Ameagie offers 3 to 7 p.m. with Walter Elkins in PACKSVILLE. Free Will Baptist Church Marfork runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday with J. J. Combs in charge. St Mathews Church Lester operates 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday with Rev Joseph Washburn. and the home of Bob B Beso co hosts 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Bring containers and carry signed permission if picking up for another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprague
Patti - Stockdale
Ameagie
Walter Elkins
Packsville
Free Will Baptist Church
Marfork
J. J. Combs
St. Mathews
Lester
Joseph Washburn
Bob B. Besoco
Red Cross Instructors Class Set By Appalachian Power Auditori
A Red Cross first aid instructors course will be held at the Appalachian Power Co auditorium from Oct 16 to 20. Cliff Lundberg of Eastern Area HQ Alexandria Va will teach from 6 30 to 9 30 p m daily. Current advanced first aid certificates qualify and area instructors are invited as refresher. Mrs T C Moorefield Beckley RC Chapter office notes certificates must be renewed every three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Appalachian Power Co
Clifford E. Lundberg
Safety Service
Eastern Area
Alexandria
T. C. Moorefield
Beckley RC
Mabscott Driver Held On 2 Counts
Gene Autry James 24 of Mabscott jailed by City Police at 2 10 a m on charges of drunk driving and possession and transportation of moonshine. Bragg of Abraham jailed 4 29 p m Tuesday on a grand larceny charge. Joe Miolo Piney View arrested on a non support warrant. Earl Roark Resaco jailed 6 55 p m Tuesday on a peace warrant. Jail roster numbered 84 at 11 a m today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Autry James
Mabscott
North Fayette
Granville Bragg
Abraham
Joe Miolo
Piney View
Earl Roark
Resaco
College Students Invited To Church
Non resident Beckley College students were invited to church services at The Methodist Temple during a Tuesday morning meeting led by Rev. Richard Carpenter and Mrs. Charles Little. Students were asked to fill out church preference cards, which will be shared with city churches and followed up by church staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley College
Richard Carpenter
Charles Little
York
Methodist Temple
Temple
Hart at Work Arm Injury Sinks Lilly in Raleigh Hospital
W. L. Lilly of 105 Earhart Street remains in fair condition at Raleigh General Hospital after an arm injury suffered at Richmond Cleaners earlier today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
W. L. Lilly
Earhart St
Raleigh General Hospital
Richmond Cleansers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Okey L. Patteson
West Virginia Historical Association
Harold Thomas Hyman A.D
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Hyman
Dr. Hyman
Willie
Hodel
Galaxie
Ford
Grady Whitlock
Gertrude Moore
Ros
Etta Williams
Alease McDaniel
East Park Pta
Community Service Council
Foley
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