Local Attorney Pushes to Form Big Brother Program
Morgantown attorney Edgar F Heiskell proposes a community effort to mentor at risk boys. He cites about 60 juvenile court visits yearly and urges churches and civic groups to recruit volunteers to provide male guidance through a one to one Big Brother relationship.
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Morgantown
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Monongalia
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Mrs VanLandingham Named West Virginia AARP State Director
Mor gantown’s Mrs Alice VanLandingham has been appointed Volunteer State Director for West Virginia of the American Association of Retired Persons AARP founder Dr Ethel Percy Andrus announced the move She has long served in Morgantown in recreation and health education and led local aging and senior citizen efforts Since 1930 she and her professor husband have resided in Morgantown with three WVU graduates among their children The duties include liaison with chapters recruitment and public service for older persons AARP members include adults 55 and over with benefits such as affordable medications travel and group health insurance
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Morgantown
West Virginia
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AARP
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U.S
Sludge Pipeline Faces Negotiation Hurdles in Morgantown
The City of Morgantown and Rand Development Corp struggle over rental terms for a sludge slurry pipeline from the disposal plant to abandoned strip mines. A technical issue arises over tying into the sewage line before the digester and potential impacts on plant operations and lab access.
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Morgantown
Rand Development Corporation
Sanitary Board
John Solomon
Rand
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City Hall Chambers Get Climate Upgrade
The Sanitary Board backs pilot project support while denying a free ride on city facilities. The new air conditioner in City Council chambers cools the room, though some say it is noisy. nonetheless the cooler air is welcomed as chambers remain a hot spot for debate.
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Sanitary Board
White House Youth Unit Elects Local Officers
The White House Conference on Children and Youth elects local officers for the coming year with chairs Linda Hogan Morgantown High School Rosinne Perry St Francis High School Mary Lynn Callahan University High School SUSAN HIGH Morgantown High and Cindy Downey St Francis High serve as secretary and treasurer Plans include an eye clinic this summer and speakers for VISTA and the Neighborhood Youth Corps Representatives met in Clarksburg in May to study council practices Guest speakers were Dr Carl B Taylor and David Hardesty Rhodes Scholar The next conference is set for June 10 at Oglebay Hall West Virginia University all members urged to attend
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Oglebay Hall
West Virginia University
Lindbergh Legacy: Flight Pioneer’s Ongoing Roles
At 65 he remains active in aviation medicine and conservation. Lindbergh serves as a Pan Am adviser shaping new aircraft designs and helping advance supersonic and large passenger planes. The U S plans a Paris air show tribute with a 50000 replica monoplane replica to be exhibited in the American pavilion. He has not attended the Paris event preferring privacy.
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Lake Central Announces Reduced Fare for Young Adults
Lake Central Lines will offer two thirds of first class fare to riders aged 11 to 21 on confirmed reservations. Eligible applicants pay a yearly service charge of 10 dollars, reduced to 5 dollars from July 1, and receive a non transferable Young Adult Fare ID Card good for most flights subject to CAB approval and holiday restrictions.
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Indianapolis
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War Production at Sterling Plant Personal and Proud Effort
Sterling Faucet Company near Morgan town Reedsville and Tyler Texas under government contract has produced over 100000 Viet Nam bound brass plumbing items in 18 months for the war. The drive is a personal matter for many workers with relatives deployed in Vietnam and families connected to the conflict.
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Martha Bowsher
Carl Caltuna
Arla Reeves
William W. Reeves
Millions March In Arms Show Across the Nation
Military installations opened gates for Armed Forces Day with events on bases and public parades. In New York, 7,000 service members marched on Fifth Avenue led by the 2,800 cadet corps from the U.S. Military Academy, highlighting Vietnam concerns.
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Westonian Ed Rabel gains national notice in CBS reports
The Charleston letter notes Ed Rabel, Westonian and State Education Publication Specialist, is seen nationwide on CBS. It mentions NBC's Neal Boggs, a Clay County native and Meet The Press host, and hints Lyndon Johnson may visit Moundsville for a coal to gas plant dedication. Senator Jennings Randolph is pictured in Esquire and not pursuing the governorship.
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CBS
West Virginia
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NBC
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Clay County
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Washington News
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Moundsville
Jennings Randolph
Esquire Magazine
Senator Randolph
Randolph
Seaman Receives Army Certificate of Achievement
Army Sergeant First Class Charles R. Seaman 29 of Morgantown received a certificate of achievement while with the School Brigade at Fort Knox Kentucky. He earned the honor for meritorious service during his last assignment with the 9th Infantry at Fort Wainwright Alaska. He teaches in Company B of the School Brigade’s 3rd Battalion and joined the Army in 1957 after graduating Morgantown High School in 1956. His wife Carolyn resides at 9150 Bennett Street Fort Knox Kentucky.
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Charles S. Seaman
Route 7
Morgantown
U.S. Army Armor School
Ft. Knox
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171St Infantry
9Th Infantry
Ft. Wainwright
Alaska
Morgantown High School
Carolyn
Bennett St
Ft. Knox, Ky
Red Cross Sets Annual Meeting in Monongalia County
The Monongalia County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting at Hope Gas Co at 7 30 p m on Thursday June 1 New board members and officers will be elected Any United Fund contributor is invited to attend and participate in the meeting
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