National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week Observed in Beckley
The 16th annual National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week is Oct 7 to Oct 11 nationwide. Beckley officials proclaim the observance with Mayor noting that hiring the disabled aids national security and local employment chief urging full reliance on their talents rather than pity.
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Beckley
Tom Mitsogianis
West Virginia
Department of Employement Security
Cecil L. Miller
Sallye Bragg
College Isn’t Selling Mags In Beckley Area
An unidentified young man, apparently soliciting magazine subscriptions in Beckley, misleads victims into thinking the sales benefit Beckley College. D. K. Shroyer, the college president, states the school has no connection with the campaign. A woman reported the salesman’s receipt lacked any company or salesman name.
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Beckley
Beckley College
D. K. Shroyer
Hamilton To Attend West Virginia Chamber Workshop
Robert F. Hamilton of the Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce will join about 40 chamber managers at the West Virginia Chamber Executives Workshop on October 19 at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel in Clarksburg. He says the workshop aims to develop a sound program and projects to strengthen the state organization.
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Robert F. Hamilton
Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce
West Virginia
Michigan Pioneers Roadside Picnic Sites on Highways
Michigan pioneered roadside picnic sites on its highways reflecting early efforts to provide public recreation spaces. The program linked with evolving highway design and state tourism ambitions, establishing patterns later echoed in regional mobility and leisure infrastructure.
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Michigan
UPI Reports U S Mints Produce Coins For Other Nations
The United States mints at Philadelphia and Denver manufacture coins for several foreign governments in addition to supplying America's own currency, as noted in the World Almanac and Book of Facts.
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United Press International
United States
Philadelphia
Denver
America
West Virginia Personal Income Rises 4.4 Percent in 1962
Business Week statistics show West Virginia personal income for January through July 1962 at 1,930,600,000 dollars, an increase of 80,000,000 dollars over the same period in 1961. The rise equals a 4.4 percent gain.
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Charleston
It’s not easy being 13 with a fashion ban
Dear R S. The average girl your age wears natural lipstick on special occasions. Haircut options vary by length, and you should shop with your mother so she approves final choices. Discussing ideas is good. arguing is unproductive.
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Kathy
R. S
Bank Representatives to Attend State Meet in West Virginia
Representatives from Bank of Raleigh Beckley National Bank and Raleigh County Bank attend the 16th annual West Virginia School of Banking at Jacksons Mill this week. Five Raleigh County Bank employees join in sessions through Friday with lectures on loan policies credit analysis and mortgage lending plus law tax relations and business outlook.
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Beckley Banks
West Virginia School of Banking
Jackson's Mill
Bank of Raleigh
Beckley National Bank
Raleigh County Bank
W. Va. Bankers Association
College of Commerce
West Virginia University
Pitt H. Stark
The
State Association
Paul A. Miller
WVU
Paul Phipps
John W. Cook Jr
J. Callaway Brown
Grover C. St. Clair Jr
Louise Corey
General Ledger
Delegates Attend Leadership Conference by CTA at Jackson's Mill
The Raleigh County Classroom Teachers Association was represented by three teachers at a leadership conference held at Jackson's Mill Friday through Saturday. The theme was Launching for the Space Age. Attendees were Mrs. Rachel Williams Crescent School and CTA president Miss Margaret Sullivan Crab Orchard School and CTA legislative chairman and Mrs. Nelle Keefer Beckley Junior High School county Teacher Education and Professional Standards chairman and state chairman of Teacher Welfare.
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Raleigh County Classroom Teachers Association
Jackson’s Mill
Rachel Williams
Crescent School
CTA
Margaret Sullivan
Crab Orchard School
Nelle Keefer
Beckley Junior High School
County Teacher Education and Professional Standards
Techer Welfare
Plan Approved for Calhoun and Morgan Counties
The Area Redevelopment Administration approved the overall economic development plans submitted by Calhoun and Morgan Counties. Area Administrator William L. Batt informed Gov. W. Barron’s office of the agency’s approval on Wednesday.
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Charleston
API
Area Redevelopment Administration
Calhoun
Morgan Counties
William L. Batt
W. W. Barron
Beckley Stores Celebrate Miss Clara Anniversary
Eve Breck highlights the 31st anniversary of H and M Shoes Beckley led by Miss Clara R L Dickerson. She recalls price recalls from the opening era and notes a loyal multi generation clientele. Dickerson and husband are active in Gideons and local church. residence 110 Orchard Court.
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Clare
Beckley
Dickerson
Hyman
Myers Levin
Charleston
Carrington Lewis
Daniels
Dewey Isley
E. M. Payne Co
W. E. Meachem
M. T. Meachem
Bluefield
Gideons
First Baptist Church
Dickersons
Orchard Court
Astrological Insights for 1962 Week by Field Enterprises
Amicable relations thrive and finances look steady with favorable time to close deals and sign papers. Boating gains popularity with fallout safe craft. guidance given on punctuation origins and a playful zodiac forecast for Aries through Pisces with weekly focus on work, grooming, travel, and family activities.
Doctor Sued For 537 28 By Roxane Inc And Reynolds Suit
Two lawsuits filed in Raleigh County Court name Phillips Roxane Inc seeking 537.28 plus interest from Dr R J Howard Beckley. The second suit by Mary Katherine Reynolds and Robert Reynolds against Lawrence Crum seeks partition and sale of Eccles property owned as heirs at law with proceeds divided. Counsel Samuel Solins Welch for the first suit and Leo Bridi for the second.
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Raleigh County
Phillips Roxane Inc
Phillips Roxane Labatories
Franklin County
Ohio
R. J. Howard Beckley
Samuel Solins
Welch
Mary Katherine Reynolds
Robert Eugene Reynolds
Lawrence Crum
Eccles
Lavadie Mae Crum
Reynolds
Crum
Council
Leo Bridi
Post Office Urges Early Christmas Mail
Beckley Post Office announces holiday mailing windows for Armed Forces overseas. Parcel mail allowed Nov 1–20 with airmail Dec 1–10 and greeting cards during parcel period. Include contents list and addresses. pack in sturdy boxes. no matches lighter fluid or tobacco products. legible addresses. contact local post office for details.
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Beckley Post Office
U.S
APO
New York
N.Y
San Francisco
Calif
Fleet Post
New York City
Navy Post Office
Seattle
Wash
Deeds On File Record of Real Estate Actions
Mary E. Taylor transfers property in Sophia Town District to Clarence Adren and Geraldine Loretta Horton for 2200 dollars. Odessa Lewis and others transfer property in Daniels Shady Spring District to James D. and Kathryn J. Robinson for 500 dollars.
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Mary E. Taylor
Clarence Adren
Geraldine Loretta Horton
Sophia
Odessa Lewis
James D
Kathryn J. Robinson
Daniels
Shady Spring
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W. B. van Horn
Civil Service System
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Arthur Goodman
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M. W. McCollum
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