Student leaders named in Saxon High meeting roster
The front row lists James Webb freshman vice president and Linda Bowling secretary treasurer, both children of local residents. The second row shows Sandra Lemon freshman president and Sharon Brown junior secretary, with their parent details. Also noted are Junior Chastain sophomore president, Larry Harvey sophomore treasurer, and Sammy Massey sophomore vice president with guardians listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Webb
Ted Webb
Saxon
Linda Bowling
Gale Bowling
Sandra Lemon
Arno Lemon
Glen Daniel
Sharon Brown
Lloyd Brown
Lester
Junior Chastain
Marshall Chastain
Larry Harvey
Herbert Harvey
Fairdale
Sammy Massey
Don Manning
Fairdall
Social Security benefits and early retirement options explained
An FAQ format explains widow and parent benefits gains under the 1961 amendments, how a surviving parent may qualify for a 10 percent increase, and that benefits at age 62 can be taken with reductions that depend on timing. It notes you may file for old age benefits at 62 but reductions apply, and you can retire later than 65 if desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Met
Social Security Administration
Jaycee Project Wins Recognition at Beckley Dinner
Fifteen members attended the Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce dinner at El Chico where Howard Creed presented a certificate to Kenna Chambers for the Atoms for Peace project. Creed noted the mobile display boosted local viewership placing Beckley in the state's top five percent and announced plans for next year's Bluefield convention. New light blue Jaycee jackets were issued to ten members for project use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce
el Chico
Howard Creed
Hinton
Jaycee
Kenna Chambers
Beckley Jaycee
Atoms For Peace
Creed
Fayette Leads In Welfare Cases Across Tri County Area
The State Department of Welfare reports Fayette County tops in August welfare recipients with 2,650 cases, followed by Raleigh 2,405 and Wyoming 1,416. Breakdown shows old age, dependent children, blind aid, disabled, general, and other assistance by county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Tri - ‘County
State ‘ Department of Welfare
Fayette County
Raleigh County
Raleigh
Wyoming
Wyoming County
Mabscott Lions Sell Candy to Fund Sight Saving Drive
The Mabscott Lions Club sponsors a Halloween candy sale to raise money for the sight saving fund. Members received cases of candy to sell at a Mabscott Methodist Church meeting. Willie George Jr reported on the Zone 2 Lions International meeting held at Beaver on September 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabscott Lions Club
Mabscott Methodist Church
Willie George Jr
Lions International
Beaver
Canton No 5 Militant to Meet in Odd Fellows Hall
Members of Canton No 5 Patriarchs Militant will meet at 2 p m Sunday in the Odd Fellows Hall on North Oakwood Ave. The meeting was originally set for last Sunday and features a noted World War I rescue involving Lt. John F Kennedy as depicted in the October 15 issue of Family Weekly Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton No. 5
Patriarchs Militant
Odd . Fellows Hall
North Oakwood Ave
John F. Kennedy
Family
Paleda Register-Post Herald
Antidiabetic Pill Shows Promise In Three Year Study
A three year Justin Clinic study tests a new antidiabetic pill DBI phenformin on 55 patients. It reports 82 percent effectiveness with no toxicity or major side effects. Among 43 former insulin users, most reduced daily insulin by about 33 percent. Doctor warns of expert supervision for proper use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin Clinic
Mabscott Christian Church Dedicated in Debt Free Build
Mabscott Christian Church was dedicated with Rev. Garland Howington as guest speaker. Originating in 1955 with 48 members, the church moved from the Dr Pepper Building to Elkins Place, then to Lilly Highland Addition on Mabscott Hill after the MacArthur highway project condemned the prior site. The new church, debt free, seats 150 by 125 feet with a 30 by 60 foot building and full basement, housing about 135 members. An auxiliary building is planned next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabscott Christian Church
Garland Howington
Dr Pepper
Elkins Place
Mabscott Hill
Mabscott ‘MacArthur
Lilly Highland Addition
City truck rolls over injuring driver near Beckley
State Police reported a city of Beckley truck loaded with sawdust rolled over a hill near Lester around 10 a.m. Thursday. Driver James C. Neal of 400 Valley Drive suffered only minor bruises and cuts after meeting an oncoming car on a narrow stretch. Damages were set at 700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Lester
James C. Neal
400 Valley Drive
Entertainer Paul Anka Change Featured in Raleigh Paper
In the Raleigh Register-Post Herald edition dated October 15, a Family Weekly feature details Paul Anka's plastic surgery on his nose along with exercise and diet transforming his appearance and persona. Alfred Lucas Glen Daniel is reported in fair condition at Raleigh General Hospital undergoing treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Lucas
Glen. Daniel
Raleigh General Hospital
Paul Anka
Family Weekly
Raleigh Register-Post Herald
Sunday visitors in Corinne area names and places
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Reedy in Corinne included R. E. Lovern of Blacksburg Virginia and Luther Gillake with his children Darrell and Rhonda from Christiansburg Virginia, Earl Bell of Zanesville Ohio, and they also visited Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Sweeney of Allen Junction.
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Corinne
W. C. Reedy
He R.E
Lovern
Blacksburg
Luther Gillake
Darrell
Rhonda
Christiansburg
Earl ‘Bell
Zanesville
Ohio
D. C. Sweeney
Allen Junction
West Virginia ROTC Cadets Receive Top 1961 62 Posts
Two area ROTC cadets at West Virginia University receive senior officer assignments for the 1961 62 academic year. John R. Lukens of Wheeling is cadet colonel commanding the brigade. Cadet Lt Col Thomas M. Freeman of Glen Jean serves as deputy commander and Cadet Lt Col Hee A. Scott of Beaver as adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Wiliam E. Roberts
WVU
John R. Lukens
Wheeling
Thomas M. Freeman
Glen Jean
Hee A. Scott
Beaver
Winner Accepts Prize Money After World Series Trip Declined
Paul Michael Shrewsbury 11, injured in a fall at home, lies in Beckley Hospital in satisfactory condition. The prize winner, Mrs. Datus Lively, chose cash over the World Series trip after winning a Gain Days contest with the World Series trip as top prize. Joe Ressa presents the prize check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Michael Shrewsbury
Noah Shrewsbury
Glenn Morgan
Beckley Hospital
Joe Ressa
Beckley Newspapers Corp
Datus Lively
Hartley Ave
Beckley OES lists 12 seek work openings
Twelve applicants filed for work at the Beckley Office of Employment Security on Friday. Openings include a practical nurse stock boy dishwasher electrical repairman bulldozer operator two service station attendants one truck driver one rodman one area welder and three construction laborers. A total of 47 were placed locally last week with out of area openings for a statistician general duty nurse pharmacist patrolman stenographer and psychiatrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Oine of Employment Security
Beckley
Elizabeth Underwood to Undergo Surgery in Raleigh
Miss Elizabeth Underwood aged 40 4 is listed in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital and is scheduled for surgery today in Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Underwood
Raleigh General Hospital
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Trap Hill High School
Jaycee Project
the Doctor
Harold
Thomas HY
Ente
AAN
M.D. Prise Assn
Hyman
Lucas ‘Fair
Beacon
ROTC
Ormond
Neville St. Beckley
AMERE
CG Utilities 2“Company
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