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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1967
Page
11
A Monday night street carnival at Richard Playground marks the opening of Rock Forge and Richard play spaces. Proceeds fund the Richard Playground and Rock Forge Play Field for the summer, with square dancing by THE CHAPERELS and prizes, games, and refreshments for attendees.
West Virginia University admissions reports nearly 200 Morgan Town High School graduates accepted as freshmen. The list includes Linda Bartlett Jane Beckman Sharon Benson Victoria Berry Rebecca Bierer Judith Bond and others though acceptance does not guarantee attendance.
Current Mayor Arthur J. Buehler is seen as a likely choice to return as head of City Council. He has guided council well in the past and is praised for tact, formality, and dignity. No other candidate has secured broad faction support, though Councilman Gene Corum is mentioned as a possible contender.
The race for city mayor features J. Jamison as a dark horse with ties to the Finance Committee and possible insider knowledge of council aims. Mayor Buehler appears likely to win, while questions loom over University fire fee retroactivity and voting eligibility for Council member Gene Corum. The lengthy list of local names underscores a crowded, factional contest.
Fagan notes the Honey program sustains about 500000 dollars in area payroll each season. It anchors the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Stephens Lake and an arts festival, spurring private investment and offering free tickets to underprivileged children. It began for a centennial project and continues into its seventh season.
Mrs. George Romage of Cassville attended the graduation of her grandson Raymond Winkel Jr. of Baltimore from the U S Military Academy. Lt Winkel, son of Mrs. Raymond Winkle, volunteered for duty in Viet Nam next autumn. Also present were Mrs. Jean Hall Mrs. Helen Lazan Mrs. Pauline Rosiak and Edmund Rosiak Jr a West Point candidate awaiting action.
Eleven Clay Battelle High School graduates are admitted to WVII. Named as David Ruckie Michael Swiger Alan Thorne La Poe Susan Wilson Lloyd Cummins Carolyn Mayfield Gary Statler Donna De Vine Creigon Owens and Douglas Tuston.
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