Beckley Placed In Publication On City Growth
Beckley Mayor outlines a $10 million boom of new construction and major projects in Raleigh County. The feature cites banks, a post office, health center, child care center, hospital, recreation facilities, an amphitheater, a lake development, highway extensions, a new city park, and church additions as signs of planned, diversified growth in a coal region community.
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Appalachian Power Co
West Virginia
Beckley
Miller
Planning and Zoning Commission of
Raleigh County
Beckley National Bank
Bank of Raleigh
Raleigh County Bank
Armory
National Guard
Board of Education
Methodist Church Conference Hospital
Kermit Hunter
Grandview State Park
Valley Drive
Recreation Board
Driver Appeals Drunk Verdict in Beckley Court
A Beckley man, Clifton Crowell aged 55, was found guilty of drunk driving and appealed to Criminal Court in Beckley Police Court. Several others forfeited small sums on traffic charges, including reckless driving and running a red light, with a total of 70.50 across four cases.
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Beckley
Criminal Court
Clifton Crowell
Edward P. Stansbury
Elmer Richmond
Pluto
Preston Spencer
Lawton
Gladys Anderson
Shady Spring
A. M. Brooks
Earl C. Francis
Hymen Verbofsky
City bodies discuss bids for Stephen's Branch Lake project
Members of Raleigh County Court Park Board and engineers meet to review bids for the Stephen's Branch Lake project as the work progresses toward completion. The groups examine options, assess costs and timelines, and plan next steps for the local lake development.
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Stephen's Branch Lake
Raleigh County Court
Park Board
Stephen’s Branch Lake
Elinor Hurt
Park A Eee c Farmer
John Caty Court
Bob Davis
Woodrow Cooper
B. H. Hopkins
W. W
Jackie) Withrow
T. E. Harris
C. C. (Smitty) Smith
Polio Clinic At Hollywood Elementary This Thursday
A polio clinic will be conducted at Hollywood Elementary School from 9 30 to 11 am offering polio shots for a dollar each. The homeroom mothers of the school will sponsor the event.
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Hollywood
Know Your Candidates: Court Judge Contest in Raleigh County
In Raleigh County two Circuit Court candidates respond to the heart of the office. Republican George L. Ballard outlines his experience and pledge to hear cases fairly and impartially if elected, noting the need for change after 34 years of Democratic control. Incumbent Judge Norman Knapp stresses respect for the office, eight years on the bench, and adherence to impartial, law-based decisions.
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Raleigh County
Register
George L. Ballard
Norman Knapp
Ballard
Beckley
Raleigh
Supreme Court
West Virginia University
Becksley
Kiwanis Club
Raleigh County Bar Association
Knapp
Circuit Court
West Virginia Code of Judicial Ethics
Home From Hospital for Isadore R Wein of Modern Furniture
Isadore R. Wein of the Modern Furniture Co. recuperates at home at 107 Queen Street after a five day stay at Raleigh General Hospital for minor surgery. He planned to return home Monday.
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Isadore R. Wein
The
Modern Furniture Co
Queen St
Raleigh General Hospital
Burner-with-a-Brain Gas Range Promises Easy Gourmet Meals
An advertisement touts a Gold Star Award Gas Range with auto flame control. It guarantees light fluffy mashed potatoes ready when needed, keeping foods hot without drying out and preventing burns, a boastful claim from the A.G.A. slogan era.
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Gas Jranges
Beckley Employment Office Seeks 16 Workers
Sixteen applicants filed for work at Beckley Employment Security on Monday listing roles such as three sales clerks three waitresses two maids one coal s assembler one clerk typist one plumber one radio mechanic two dump truck drivers two service station attendants one truck driver helper one grinder one mine tippleman two coal loaders one carpenter and one construction equipment mechanic Plus out of area openings include one stenographer one pharmacist and one chemical engineer.
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Beckley
Southern Region Restaurant Association Meeting Tonight
The Southern Region Restaurant Association of West Virginia will meet at 8 o'clock tonight at the Glass House on the West Virginia Turnpike. Invitations go to restaurant owners and managers and purveyors in southern West Virginia. Topics include legal aspects, menu planning, costs, and personnel for future programs.
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Southern Region Restaurant Association of
West Virginia
Glass House
West Virginia Turnpike
Natalie Austin
Commodities Distribution at Bethel Tabernacle
Commodities will be distributed at Bethel Tabernacle on Bibb Avenue from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Eligible persons are asked to bring their own containers.
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Bethel Tabernacle
Bibb Avenue
Mary Shur Heads Distributive Ed Class At WWHS
Mary Shur becomes president of the Distributive Education Club at Woodrow Wilson High School. Officers include Mildred Mitchem as vice president Helene Streko secretary Dear Gregg treasurer and Linda Shuck reporter. Mrs Betty S Jarrell remains sponsor as the class shares 790 hours of work and 563.07 dollars in wages and plans for upcoming activities.
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Ry Shur
Woodrow Wilson High School
Mildred Mitchem
Helene Streko
Dear Gregg
Linda Shuck
Betty S. Jarrell
Donald Belcher
Larry Freeland
Don Priddy
Gary Darrell Queen
Albert Richards
Dempsey Slocum
Patricia Acord
Bernice Akers
Norma Bane
Evelyn Childs
Linda Dunbar
Linda Fink
Virginia Gill
Sandra Gillespie
Janice Haynes
Linda Houchins
Millie Mackey
Substitute Named For Smith's Post
B T Hinkley deputy director of the West Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs Bluefield office will visit Beckley each Monday and Friday from 8 30 a m to 3 p m until a replacement for the late Roy I Smith is named.
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B. T. Hinkley
Bluefield
West Virginia
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Raleigh Register
W. Va
Beckley Area
Ing
Veterans and
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Beckley Manufacturing Co
Sherman C. Trail
H. G. Farmer
Cecil L. Miller
City of
W. W. Barron Governor
Raleigh County Court House
Jock A. Nuckols
Caloric
Kenmore
Magic Chef
Norge Roper
RCA Whirlpool
Amere Gas Utilities Company
Mary Shur
WWHS
Smith
Hollins Road
Roanoke, Virginia
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