New Postal Service ceremonies mark 1971 changeover
Morgantown and nearby post offices will host displays and events as the U S Postal Service replaces the venerable Post Office Department on July 1. Officials including Walker and regional leaders outline new mail handling, air and bulk mail plans, self-service units, and regional staffing in preparation for the nationwide transition.
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Dominion Post
Morgantown
W.va
New Postal Service
Sabraton
Star City
Westover
Walker
Rob Roy Watkins
John E. West
Jack Poling
National Federation of Postal Clerks
Jack Fischer
National Association of Letter Carriers
Philadelphia
Fairmont
Clarksburg
Sheraton
Jack B. Pentz
Onal
U.S. Post Office Department
U.S. Postal Service
U.S
Postal Service
Continental
Charleston
Pentz
New
James Cook
West Virginia
Walker elected president of Clay-Battelle Lions Club
Bill Walker was elected president of the Clay-Battelle Lions Club at Olive Church last week. Other officers include Arnold Shriver first vice president, Sam Venton second, Kent Staggers third vice presidents, John Snodgrass secretary, Norris Tennant treasurer, Lindsay Johnson Lion Tanner, Rod Clovis Tail Twister, Wilbert Simpson and Ralph M. Bradford directors two-year terms, and Ralph Thomas and M.D. Parker one-year terms. Attendees included Robert Lavelle, Carlie McCoy, Morgantown guests Jules Kay and William Gates. Meeting dates shift to the first and third Thursdays each month with installation and Ladies Night on July 15.
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Bill Walker
Clay-Battelle Lions Club
Olive Church
Arnold Shriver
Sam Venton
Kent Staggers
John Snodgrass
Norris Tennant
Lindsay Johnson
Lion Tanner
Rod Clovis
Wilbert Simpson
Ralph M. Bradford
Ralph Thomas
M.D. Parker
Robert Lavelle
Carlie McCoy
Morgantown
Jules Kay
William Gates
Ceramics Classes Offered at Morgantown Schools
The Morgantown Community School Program offers two six week ceramics courses this summer at five dollars. One class runs 7 to 9 p m Mondays at Morgantown Junior High and the second on Wednesdays at the same time. Registration is tomorrow from 7 to 9 p m at the school. Each class accepts up to 20 students.
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Morgantown
Morgantown Junior High School
Jaycee honors at Morgantown award banquet
The U S Jaycees produced top awards with the Committee of the Year going to the W V State Teen Age Safe Driving Road E O hosted by Morgantown Jaycees. Tom Cox earned Project of the Year for the Football Swinger project netting about $2 000 and scheduled again in September.
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U.S. Jaycees
W.va
Morgantown Jaycees
Dave Simpson
Andy Wilkins
Roger Herrins
Jesse Mapstone
Gary Friggens
Jerry Belt
Bill Johnson
Tom Cox
Bojangles Missing Dog Sparks Local Nuisance and Campus Talks
Carolyn Carter reports Bojangles was stolen amid a string of dog-nappings affecting area pets. She notes the dog’s injuries and claims several dogs have vanished to distant locations like Maryland and Ohio. The week also brings WVU actions: a professor addresses students, and tuition and fees rise for all, with out-of-state students bearing larger hikes.
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Carolyn
Maryland
Ohio
Berme
New minister described as friendly and welcoming
A new minister, identified as a Mrs, said the people were amazingly friendly and welcoming, noting a contrast with New England where locals were less outgoing. She acknowledged opposition to a woman minister but remained confident the group can work together, with several area ministers involved.
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New England
Liottas
Liotta
Tas
Legion Armory sale to Morgantown heads to closing
A Circuit Court decision orders Thomas Dean to return the American Legion Armory on Wall Street to the Legion, clearing the way for a $100,000 sale to the city for a youth recreation center. Judge Marvin R. Kiger cites abandonment of the Mall and nonessential lease purpose. Morgantown High School Band to begin summer practice at 1 15 p m Monday in the MHS auditorium with regular sessions Monday through Thursday.
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American Legion Armory
Wall Street
Morgantown
Marvin R. Kiger
Thomas Dean
Cheat Road
The
Legion
Dean
David Solomon
MHS
Morgantown High School
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C-B Lions
Rock Forge
Robert F. Kennedy
Babe Ruth
Salvation Army
PACE
Animal Society
Britton
Bill Atwell
Monte Ashiby
Larry Boyce
Jay Cecette
Saundra Britton
Linda Thomas
Phyllis Hiser
Kay Murray
Betty Kelley
Mary Lew Boyce
Anita Horn
Bojangles
Seymour
Ohio State University
West Virginia University
Kleinman
Willard Oplinger
Creative Arts Center
Athenaeum
Mountainlair
Robert D. Fowler
Department of Industrial Engineering
Purdue
America
Washington
Vietnam
Beenets
Pearl River
New York
RCA
Zenith
Magnavox
Quasar
Motorola
Pauley
Holland Avenue
Thrifty Wash
Westover Hill
University Avenue
Mountain National Corporation
Clarksburg, W.va
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