City considers licensing contractors under new state rules
The State Tax Commissioner urged a revised Beckley ordinance requiring contractor licensing with the city before business. Council approved the measure to take effect Oct. 1 subject to state approvals and contemplated using any fees to cover enforcement costs. A protest from Oak Hill contractor Earl Mullins was noted as the ordinance advances through required opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Commissioner
Des
Truman L. Sayre
Council
Tax Commissioner
Sayre
Board of Examiners
Oak Hill
Earl Mullins
Beckley
Mose Spradley
G Street
Youth Center Inc
Fayette Street
A. A. Ross
Hyden Smith
Cecil L. Miller
Ross
Larrick
Spradley
Planning and Zoning Commission
PZC
Graham K. Breck
Park Homes
Breck
PIC
Cecil P. Connor
Dorcas Avenue
Mercer Street
Mapplewood Lane
Lovell Street
Lester Dunn Guilty Of Murder In Moonshine Case
Lester Dunn is found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the shotgun shooting of Clara Winston at her Lester home on June 23 after an all male jury deliberated 1 hour 12 minutes. Judge Harry L. McCreery scheduled a ruling for 1:30 p.m. November 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Dunn
Lester
Clara Winston
Harry L. McCreery
Beatrice Covington
Dunn
McCreery
Raleigh
Recreation Building To Be Considered At Joint Meet Of Agencies
After the council adjourned, Councilman J S Larrick said the Recreation Board plans a recreation building for art exhibits and events and will meet with the Council to avoid disagreement. A joint meeting of the Council, Planning and Zoning Commission and County Court to discuss hiring a planning consultant was proposed. The mayor noted PIC has been interviewing firms and one stands out. a firm representative may meet the three bodies to discuss a master plan and potential county involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Larrick
Recreation Board
Cecil Miller
Council, Planning and Zoning Commission
County Court
PIC
Councilmen Candidates Agree On Cancellation
A motion to cancel the next City Council meeting on Election Day was made by Democrat Porter and seconded by Republican Chambers, both candidates for the House of Delegates. The move drew laughter from others and the mayor. Noel Christian wished them luck on November 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Porter
George B. Chambers
Porter
Chambers
House of Delegates
Miller
Noel Christian
Mr. Chambers
Mr. Porter
Fire Destroys Coal City House
A two story log house at Coal City burned in the morning. No fire department was called and the residents Mrs Redden and a young grandchild escaped without injury. They saved some clothing and bed clothing while the house and contents were destroyed. The origin is believed in the fire. The Redden family was visiting relatives. The house lay in a hollow behind Hodges Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal City
RNS
Irwin Redden
Beckleyans Cast In WVII Presentation Of Charley’s Aunt
Beckley residents J Fred Rowles and John B Dorsey are cast in Charley’s Aunt, WVU Theater’s opener for the year. The comedy runs November 2 through 5. Rowles is the son of Mr and Mrs Grady Allen of Berkley Street Wickham Avenue resident Dorsey is the son of Mr and Mrs E Van Dorsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley’s
West Virginia University Theater
Beckleyans
J. Fred Rowles
Grady Allen
Berkley Street
John B. Dorsey
E. van Dorsey
Wickham Avenue
IOOF Revue Ticket Sale Ends Today at 5 P.M.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows members push to sell advance Dixie Showboat Revue tickets by 5 PM for an 8 PM show Thursday at Woodrow W. High School auditorium. Proceeds boost charity funds with higher cut from advance sales. The Dixie Revue features Freckles the talking doll, Frankenstein, magic, Happy the Circus Clown, a floating lady, a trunk mystery, and Kay Arnold performing songs.
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Order of
Od¢@ Fellows
Dixie
Woodrow W. High School
The
Odd Fellows
Frankenstein
Happy
Kay Arnold
Odd Felllows
Let's Progress More Group Forms Scholarship Fund
A new group called Lets Progress More plans a scholarship fund and social events. Miss Bar bara Leasure is president at 309 Saunders Ave with four members and a pledge from Miss Everlena Branham. They will host Orchid Fantasy balls and charitable projects, meeting at Leasure's home and inviting civic hosts to participate. A noontime Bar B Q ribs plate is planned for Saturday with orders to Clifford 3-8788 for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Petite Mademoiselles
Barbara Leasure
Saunders Ave
Les Petites
Jean Shepherd
Canaday St
Leasure
Margaret Burger
Demna Smith
Rosetta Thompson
Everlena Branham
Clifford
NAACP Halloween Party Planned by Raleigh Auxiliary
The Raleigh County Young Peoples Auxiliary of the NAACP plans a Halloween costume party at the AMVETS Club. The event starts at 8 p m at 338 1-2 S Fayette St with free masks, featuring the Jamals and prizes for best original and funniest costumes.
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Witches and Spirits of Darkness
Raleigh ‘County
Young Peoples Auxiliary
National Association For Advancement of Colored People
Amvets Club
S. Fayette St
Jamals
Beckley Group To Meet At Mount Vernon Church
The Missionary Union of Beckley and vicinity will meet the Mount Vernon Baptist Missionary Society in Lanark at 9 30 a m Friday. Rev S A Abram will deliver the sermon. Music by the Mission Union Chorus. Pastor Rev H E Davis. Mrs Alma Hembrick is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Union of
Ten EFG Employees to Receive Long Service Awards
Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates will honor ten employees at the Eccles mine at 10 a.m. on November 4 for a combined 315 years of service. C. A. Perdue, mine superintendent, will present the awards in the mine office. Bernard W. McClung earns 40 years, Eugene M. Mahaffey Leamon J. Strickland and Darwin Wilson 35 years, William E. Hugenot 30 years, and 25-year pins go to Jim H. Barker and Monis E. Wilson. Mrs. Mabel Williams receives 20 years of service recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates
Eccles
C. A. Perdue
Bernard W. McClung
Eugene M. Mahaffey
Leamon J. Strickland
Darwin Wilson
William E. Hugenot
Three Miners Treated At Beckley Hospital
Three miners were treated at Beckley Hospital Tuesday for injuries from separate accidents. John Christian Meade suffered a right hand injury when slate fell at Winding Gulf Coal Co. mine East Gulf. Walter M. Chandler of 103 Sycamore St Beckley injured the middle finger while repairing a belt at Tolley Coal Co. mine. Claude Reed of Route 2 Beckley had a foreign body in his left eye while drilling at New River Co Stanaford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Hospital
John Christian
Meade
Large divorce granted in Raleigh County circuit court
Patsy Lou Large was granted a divorce from Marl Delaine Large in Raleigh County Circuit Court. The mother received custody of one child while the father was awarded custody of a daughter.
DDT Insecticide Discovery and Early Use Timeline
The chemical compound DDT was discovered in 1874 but it was not used as an insecticide until 1939. This historical note traces the gap between discovery and practical application.
Wall Clearing Work Begins at Stephen's Branch Dam
Raleigh County Court officials sign a contract to clear about 35 acres for the dam wall on Thursday. The project, overseen by engineer Bob Davis, aims for completion in approximately 100 days if weather permits, with a 35 day target for working days. The bid clause on gross sales tax sparked discussion, settled by allowing the contractors to burn drained logs on site if taxes are paid, otherwise payment withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen's Branch Dam
Raleigh County Court
H. G. Farmer
C. C. Smith
Bob Davis
W. M. Duncan
West
ABI Guests Learn Of School’s Future Plans
An informal dinner at Appalachian Bible Institute Bradley showcased future plans and a proposed library building with pictures. Twenty two guests, faculty and students attended as Rev. Lester Pipkin introduced the program and history.
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Appalachian Bible Institute
Bradley
Lester Pipkin
J. A. Blackburn
Sherman C. Trail
Raleigh County
Mason Anderson
Dewey Bone
William C. Reid
Raleigh County Schools
G. G. Greene
Clinton Phillips
E. R. Hartson
Ambers Shelor
William B. Connoley
Raleigh County Vocational School
J. B. Deck
June McNeeley
G. G. Hodges
George Chambers
Frank Barksdale
C. C. Lewis
Hal Scott
Robert Holliday
H. B. Wurst
John Barnum
Carl Jarrell
Seven enlist in U S Army at Beckley Recruiting Station
Seven men enlisted in the U.S. Army at the Beckley Recruiting Main Station on Monday. They are Roy Baxter Euster Jr of Hurricane automotive maintenance. Herbert Siebert Bailey of Handley medical care and treatment. Forest W. Matheney of Dunbar regular Army. Thomas Marshall Early of Welch field communication. Wayne Smith McPherson of Bradshaw regular Army. Ronald Franklin Beanam of Barthy combat engineers. Donald Bert Hammitt of Caretta combat engineers. They will report to Fort Knox Kentucky for basic training.
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Army
Beckley
Roy Baxter Easter Jr
Florence Miller Lovett
Hurricane
Herbert Siebert Bailey
Riley Bailey
Handley
Forest W. Matheney
West Virginia Ave
Dunbar
Thomas Marshall Early
Grandview St
Welch
Wayne Smith McPherson
Charlie McPherson
Bradshaw
Ronald Franklin Beanam
John Beanam
Barthy
Donald Bert Hammitt
Elmer Hammitt
Caretta
Fort Knox
Fifteen Men Sign For AF Duty At Beckley Station
Fifteen men enlisted in the Air Force at the Beckley Recruiting Station this week. Names include Vernon Webb Jr of Eckman. Dewey Douglas Bailey of Welch. Lonnie Mullins of Raysal. Charles Lowell Camper of Marlinton. Steve Mullins of Raysal. Thomas Everet Moles of Elkview. John Henry Anderson Jr of Sutton. Calais Jackson Thompson of Decota. Franklin Delano Hager of Midkiff. Arnold Ray Stafford of Oakvale. Donald Lee Green of Narrows Virginia. Ronald Paul Justice of Logan. Harvey Lee Dunford of Pearlsburg. a Lackland Texas recruit for basic training. Also reenlisting are Alfred Paul Smith of Bomont to Lowry AFB, Colo., and Farley Ronald Beavers of Streeter to Lockborne AFB, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Beckley
Vernon Webb JR
Vernon Webb
Eckman
Dewey Douglas Bailey
Dorothy Bailey
Welch
Lonnie Mullins
Tom Mullins
Raysal
Charles Lowell Camper
Charles M. Camper
Marlinton
Steve Mullins
Thomas Everet Moles
Darius Moles
Elkview
John Henry Anderson Jr
J. H. Anderson
Sutton
Calais Jackson Thompson
Emma Thompson
Decota
Franklin Delano Hager
Everett E. Hager
Midkiff
Arnold Ray Stafford
Maude A. Stafford
Oakvale
Donald Lee Green
John S. Green
Narrows
Ronald Paul Justice
James Justice Logan
Harvey Lee Dunford
Raynes M. Dunford
Pearlsburg, A
Visit at Keyser by Mrs Kemp and guest
Mrs Gladys H Kemp of 207 Smoot Ave and her guest Mrs Matilda Childs of Logan visited Keyser Saturday and Sunday.
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Keyser
Gladys H. Kemp
Smoot Ave
Matilda Childs
Logan
Kings Canyon National Park Famed for Giant Sequoias
Kings Canyon in California, designated as a national park in 1940, is renowned for its giant sequoia trees and pristine redwood groves. The park showcases towering flora and rugged canyon landscapes attracting visitors and researchers alike.
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Kings Canyon
California
Uniform Accounting System Set By Board
The Raleigh County Board of Education moved to adopt a uniform accounting system to handle more than $717,800 in school funds, with monthly reports, annual audits, and bonding for money handlers. A committee will study Mercer County practices and report by November, with start of implementation aimed for January 1, 1961. The board also approved Crab Orchard improvements, appraisers for Harper Heights lots, school safety posters near Fairdale, and staff transfers, appointments, and a new bus driver for special education routes.
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Raleigh
Board of Education
Sherman C
Trail
Mercer County
O. A. Phillips
Carl Jarrell
Strake Walker
G . Greene
Virgil A. Sarrett
Norval R. Cook
Sophia
C. G. Peregoy
Woodrow Wilson High School
Phillips
Crab Orchard
Harper Heights
Don P
Wolfe
Fairdale
Inland Steel Co
State Conservation Commission
Raleigh County Vocational School
Stratton High School
Rock Creek
Buffalo
Mount View
Anna Lee Stover
Dorothy
Annie Fergueson
East Killivan
Carl R. Allen
Slab Fork
John D. Hartsog
Stamford
Charles W. Akers
Central
Beba Mays
Dittsville
Helen Gorman
Lara Watson
Dunbar
Elaine Moss
Fast Killigan
Annie Ferguson
Hattie Christian
Coal City
Mable West
4 H Club Reorganized At Stanaford School
The Busy Bee 4 H Club held a reorganizational meeting Tuesday at Stanaford Top School. Officers include Franklin Hemrick president Regina Shepherd vice president Betty Carey secretary Gloria Carey treasurer Brenda Stoumile reporter Darnell Robinson game leader and Gloria Carey song leader. Committees include Rupert Eldridge Helen Johnson program Mary Campbell Delores Teck safety Diana Cousins health Freddie Johnson Christopher Chambers conservation Edna Gore Donna Stoumile finance and Mary Moore Patty Moore recreation. Meetings set for 1 pm, first Friday each month at the school.
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Busy Bee
Stanaford Top School
Franklin Hemrick
Regina Shepherd
Betty Carey
Gloria Carey
Brenda Stoumile
Darnell Robinson
Fgame
Rupert Eldridge
Helen Johnson
Mary Campbell
Delores Teck
Diana Cousins
Freddie Johnson
Christopher Chambers
Edna Gore
Donna Stoumile
Mary Moore
Patty Moore
Seesaw Candle Experiment Explained by Bob Brown
Science for You explains a candle seesaw experiment using a candle a long needle matches and a newspaper. Push the needle through the candle light both ends and observe the wax melting faster at the lower end causing one side to rise and fall as heat shifts.
Ten Apply for Jobs at Beckley Employment Office
Ten people submitted job applications at the Beckley office of Employment Security on Tuesday. Applicants included a sales clerk a bookkeeper a maid a post office clerk two truck drivers a service station attendant a chemical assistant a hammer smith a typewriter service man and a packer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Homemakers Council Self Achievement Day
The Raleigh County Homemakers Council will hold its annual Achievement Day program at 6:30 tonight at the Appalachian Building. After a business session, Mrs. Ray Leftwich, delegate to State Convention at Washington Carver Camp, will report on the camp. A laundering demonstration for new fabrics by Miss Jenny Gonzales, a style review with dresses, suits and hats modeled by club members, and awards by Mrs. Gustine Elliot will be part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Homemakers Council
Appalachian Building
Ray Leftwich
Washington Carver Camp
Jenny Gonzales
Home Economist
Gustine Elliot
Naval Office tests offered at West Virginia Tech
A Naval Office procurement team from Ashland Kentucky will visit West Virginia Institute of Technology from 9 30 a m to 4 30 p m today and Thursday to administer the officer qualification test for senior men and women for the Naval Officer candidate school. The team will also speak to students of all grades about Navy officer programs and applicable academic majors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Office
Ashland
West Virginia Institute of Technology
Naval Officer Candidate School
Navy
Pistol Charge Leads to Six Month Sentence
Arnold A Whitman pleaded guilty to drunkenness and carrying a pistol before Magistrate Burke. He was fined five dollars for the alcohol charge and imprisoned six months for the pistol offense. Jean Tennett was jailed for parole violation by a probation officer. Mack Ray Mann Jr faced charges of operating a vehicle with an expired permit after Beckley Police arrested him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold A. Whitman
MacArthur
W. A. Burke
Jean Tennett
Beckley
Raleigh
Mack Ray Mann Jr
Dry Hill
Beckley Police
Seniors May Take Part In Tests At WVHS Sat
High school seniors aiming to enter West Virginia University in 1961 may take scholarship qualifying tests at Woodrow Wilson High School at 1 p.m. Saturday. Beckley is among 12 state centers. Tests are required for all freshmen seeking qualification. More than 200 scholarships, from $100 to $500 per seat, will be available to freshmen entering in 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia University
Woodrow Wilson High School
Beckley
Charles J. Sheehan
Sheehan
Political Rally Set At Stratton Tonight
A political rally at Stratton High School auditorium at 7 p m features speakers from both parties. Sponsored by the Beckley Civic League, speakers include Emory Jennings of the Oklahoma parole board, Rev. William Ricks of Charleston, a Republican campaign aide, and William Brown of Charleston, a state GOP executive committee member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratton High School
Beckley Civic League
Emory Jennings
Oklahoma Parole Board
William Ricks
Charleston
William Brown
GOP
Class To Meet At Ebenezer Baptist Home
The Home Department Class of Ebenezer Baptist Church will meet Friday in the home of Mrs. Cleveland Warren at 301 Westmoreland Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Cleveland Warren
Westmoreland St
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Pym
Leas
Okehs City
Daniel Knight
David Scott
Frank Woods
Aistol
Joseph Luchini
Leo Brrci
Minnie Joyce
Woods
Cecil H. Underwood
West Virginia
Woay-Tv
Wchs-Tv
Whtn-Tv
Wsaz-Tv
Whis-Tv
C. H. Underwood
Naacp Young People
Mt. Vernon Church
Abi
U.S. Army
Lackland, Tex
Alfred Paul Smith
Amanda D. Smith
Bomont
Lowry Air Force Base
Colo
Farley Ronald Beavers
Farley A. Beavers
Lockborne Afb
Ohio
4-H
Stanaford School
Science
Bob Brown
Saas
Naval
Stratton
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