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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1968

Page

3

Caravan Planned For James Sprouse in Raleigh County

A public caravan planned to honor James Sprouse is expected to attract 259 to 300 cars, with rally stops in Eccles, Glen, and Beckley area towns. Local officials and GOP leaders, including Abel Moore and Lauryn Sweeney, urged support as the event moves toward the Raleigh County Memorial Park amid traffic concerns and party activities.

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Petition Filed to Sell Property in Raleigh County Court

The Raleigh County Circuit Court records a petition filed on behalf of Mabel Austin now Alba Mes Cantley alleging a sale of property to satisfy a creditor's claim. The case concerns a tract of one acre on Sycamore Creek, rateably dating back to 984, with Cantley acting for Mes and on behalf of Leonard Austin, who is under committee.

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Hospital Seeks Volunteers To Aid Veterans Care

Beckley VA Hospital seeks volunteers to listen and talk with patients. William M. Soden, assistant hospital director, says volunteers from all ages are needed to comfort and converse with veterans, easing recovery and promoting well being.

Beckley Veterans Administratlinn Hocapital VA Bospital William M. Sbateny Wwe Servest Genlion Tle Soden Promiteee Tle Hospital Enn Gilk Sotlew

Police arrest three charged with shoplifting and drunkenness

Police report three youths and two adults charged after shoplifting at a local market. One juvenile held for drunkenness, others released to guardians. A separate incident saw a traffic collision causing minor damage at New Street and Beckley Place.

Coal Co Promotes Ex Area Man and Fecatonlas Fuctsauthern Cin isa orativnte

Consolidation Coal promotes four-year veteran Ronald O Tilly to section foreman and appoints Tristisitman W Barker as draftsman in Pocahontas South Engineering Department. Barker previously worked at Lillys and Law Company. Married to Marie Lily of Princeton.

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Four Named To Attend West Virginia Convention

Four students from Sa nish High and Stoco High, Amabelle Minne and Kathy Thompson among them, will attend the West Virginia Muck State Constitutional Convention in Charleston. Teachers Fone county stilaits Mike iLuchind and Ronden Webl accompany the group, with CTA members assisting and organizing supervision.

Fone County Stilaits Mike iLuchind Ronden Webl Woerlow Wilcon I High Sehant Amabelle Minne Sashin High School Kathy Thompson Stoco High Sehgal Wil West Virginia Charteston Willian, Roebuck Stratton Junior High Sehond Frank Rexes Glady Spring High School Hadleigh Wieso Mamhies CTA Hittes Bml Waal Sincold Ethnirmany Meredith Treht

Road Project To Begin This Week Acme Says Avon

Acme Construction Co of Berkeleyton starts surveys this week on a 9,012.40 dollar project to straighten a dangerous curve on Route 3 near the Parola Shopping Center and Avon Tantnrists will drive more safely once the segment is finished. The survey of the Ss Loot strip highway will begin Wednesday or Thursday, per a company spokesman. The West Virginia State Toll Commission supervisor Wy Bor Mandkam announced the contract in September. Work aims to complete the SEC project by April, eliminating the hazardous bend.

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Beckley council slates routine meeting and officer slate

Beckley council set a routine agenda for tonight's meeting led by Mayor John Wo Smith. The session at 10 remains to confirm new officers including John Dixon, Henry Mus, and Nexter Whiteher, with Scouting attendees and guest speaker Terry Hover.

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State Road Commission To Open Bids On Traffic Lights

State Road Commission announces bid openings for traffic signal systems in the city. Officials observed the process with county delegates and local leaders noting potential congestion relief and timing for the project.

State Road Commission

Continental Trailways routing plans stir Beckley area

Charlott sville Va tour director Emerson Motel and company rep Miles Mout promote travel routes for Continental Trailways Virginia Stage Lines and Interstate to organize area coverage. Reports indicate convicts influence traffic patterns and governor travel conference impacts in the region.

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