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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1965
Page
3
A graduate of Middlegrove and son of Mr. and Mrs. Os Webber received recognition at Plattsburgh AFB for PRIDE program efforts. The award cited dedication to defense costs and mission support by a long serving aircrew member.
Fragmentary obituary style snippet lists individuals with ties to Parkersburg and surrounding towns. Mentions Ala G. Pga, Perry Scott Depot, Fred Perry, and Hodges of Pound Virginia, with unfinished line about a grandson.
Becktley Water Company plans a $65,000 expansion to raise the dam by 22 inches and add rock protection on Route 3. The project aims to increase output to about 80 million gallons, serving over 60 residents with larger pipes and a new 150 horsepower pump. Gates Engineering approves design. submission to the West Virginia Public Service Commission underway.
Elmer Hawley was re-elected president of the Raleigh County Singing Convention during its session. About 40 people attended, including Mrs. Essen J. L. Piser. The Annual Fall Round-up is planned for Oct. 30 with location to be announced later. The next Convention is set for Nov. 7 at Coal City. American women 18 and over out-number men by nearly four million.
The Republican Committee nominated Mine Sector Table as party chair, with Mrs Pauline Underwood presenting the nomination. Acting chair Mrs Gilda Meyers urged urgent leadership as some members face surgery and controversy lasts, with a meeting set for Tuesday October 12 at 7:30 PM at the Main Street club location.
In Stevens Point Wisconsin two university students were fined for vandalism after authorities charged them with damaging and opening more than 18 mail boxes.
In Beckley an event by the Junior Woman's Club of Beckley gathered at a local school for an exercise program. Members participated in activities aimed at community service and social engagement, reflecting the group's ongoing civic efforts.
Liqui-Box of Ohio sues in court against a defendant for 370 dollars with a claim to recover 374 dollars as balance due for goods sold and delivered between November 2 and an unspecified date. The action seeks payment of the total 744.15 dollars. The case was filed Tuesday in the Osage County office.
A three engine jet with a capacity of 90 to 113 passengers will land on the local field Thursday. The venture aims to evaluate service for Airlines and will operate from one office in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Field said. The aircraft travels over 600 miles and is on local display with cranes noted in Nanded.
The First Church of the Nazarene at 607 Johnstown Road schedules a Wednesday evening rally led by O C Rushing of Fairfield and members of Mission Program. The event includes participation from twelve churches in the area.
A succinct proverb notes that progress stalls for those who fear even a fragile rung. It emphasizes perseverance and courage in pursuing advancement despite obstacles.
The fragment mentions Bilbee norkstale in W C McMihan and Rondey Webb as presenters. No further context or outcomes are provided to identify participants or results.
The Friends of the Raleigh County Library campaign raises funds to buy equipment the library cannot otherwise afford. Miss Johnson notes a school section for youngsters and past donations funded a sign entrance improvements and a glass door.
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