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12-- Raleigh Register. Berkley. Woodland Show Plans Taking Shape Plans for the sixth annual There will also be manyj Virginia Woodland Show demonstrations a Lumberjacks are practically! exhibits, as well as contests, complete, Carl A. Lucas, direc-j 'The event at the Raleigh tor of the event said today. Four-H Camp adjoining! show is scheduled for May 28! Little Beaver Park is to get un- anc i 29 'ter way Thursday.

May 23 with; Superior Dairy Farms On Friday A Future In Beckley Occupancy Deadline Sept. Dr. Warden Lane, conservation! Lucas today as follows: director, will be the main speak-, Thursday, May 28, at the two-da event at Ra-1 9:30 registration. leigh County Four-H Camp. Les-j 10 11:15 Tour of indus- te" McCIurxs.

state forester, exhibits. also i 15-12 Free time ex- U. S. SENATOR Robert C-jhibits and Byrd has notified Lucas that his: 12 Lunch, served by Four- schedule of work in Washington jK Camp. will not permit him to attend, 1:30 to 3 Tour of educa- He had been invited as speak- i tional demonstrations.

5 Free time ex- Don Cuppett, chairman of theihibits and displays. West Virginia Forest Council Friday May 29. which raising and DAIRY farm scoring 90 within a 25 mile radius of Beck-1 points out of a possible 100 will (Editor's Note: This is another in a series of stories about businessmen who support jwitlj dollars their confidence in future of the Beckley area.) Compiete faith in Beckley's economic future is exemplified by the modem banking struc- be recognized by the presenta- tu now rising at 500 Neville Award ition of a metal Honor Dairy HONOR DAIRY presentation is sponsored sign which will be he Commission of the-sented Monday at the Brooklyn- This is the new Beckley National Bank building and it will be modern as today's news. paper. 'Furthermore, it repre- dairy men; create more public Road.

Estel W. Furrow is tnej sen a cas outlay of more infprfxt in Iftftal riflirv nroduetion. owner of Rrrvvklvmvnnr! three quarters of a million Rural Development Council to wood Dairy Farm one mile from ride recognition for goodiShady Spring on the Whibty which is co-sponsoring the show) 1 Dedication of communityj unt the Beckley Rural Develop-; forest. ment Council, reported from; 1:30 to 3 Tour of educa-j Local interest in local dairy production, owner of Brooklyn-wood. and to provide more local in-1 C.

T. Shackelford, manager of come from the dairy industry, jtbe RDC. said four dairies have The judges for the contest are applied to be judged. JH. B.

Thomas, Raleigh The awarding of the Honor 'agent; H. L. Riggle, Fayette Dairy Award will be made, at men 1 Charleston that several manu-; tional demonstrations. facturers of logging and mill! 3 to 4:30 Contests. equipment have already con-j 4:30 to 5 Archery demon- traded to have displays at the Orations.

Walter Pat- Soil Conservation Service. Dairies will be judged on Furrow's farm during a Farm Field Day to be held there Monday. Furrow's farm will be open a five-point program the feed-'for educational tours of his dairy program, breeding, herd-! program. Special Recreation Levy In City Election D. Galeener Represents Swnmersville School At the request of both the City Democratic and Republican Executive Committees, Beckley City Council voted Tuesday night to "add the special recreation lew on the ballot for the May General Election.

THE REQUEST was in June 2. He said the league now needs money for insurance and baseballs. At this point. Mayor A. K.

Minter spoke up and said, "you might go see that other league they have plenty of baseballs." the! Bibb told White that the form of a letter, submitted by Hobert Foster, chairman of the Republican Committee, and Warren A. Thornhill Democratic chairman, rea'd to Council. The request said that the special levy vote will not be made a campaign issue. The original recreation levy, which expires June 30, was for an estimated $145,000. Council was informed that Tuesday night was the 'last date they would have for adding the levv on the ballot.

It also was $328.11 which remained in the treasury was rightfully the Warren Williams League's and the request for money to buy insurance and baseballs should -be made to the Recreation Board not Council. Thus, the discussion ended. Council also voted to ins-tall three street lights, located at the following places: White Avenue in Lower Raleigh Heights: behind a service station at Lower Raleigh Heights, and, on the lower end of Hunter Street. pointed out that if a special elec-j Making an appearance be- tion was held at -a latter date for voting upon the extension of the levv, it would cost the city approximately $1.500. In other Council action, City Attorney Thornhill presented a prepared city ordinance to Council which was made part of the city code.

The ordinance stated that property owners living on a dead-end street would have the opportunity to voice their opinions if the street were opened into another street. Thornhill had been directed by during the last meeting to prepare the ordinance, which -was adopted Tuesday night. Cotton White and James Webb, along with another representative, appeared before Council in the interest of the Warren Williams Baseball League. White, acting as spokesman for the group, Council if the league would have a ball park when New River Park is This question was never' answered by Council. WHITE EXPLAINED to Council the league is now using the baseball field at Woodrow Wilson High Scool which is inadequate.

He stated that the ren Williams League offered recreational facilities to youths from 16 to 18 1-2 years old. White was informed by Council that if a ball park were avail- fir to rebuildt but on able at the new park, which is understood she was doing now under construction it would: be Lhis year. In that Representing Nicholas County High School as a candidate for the Queen of Armed Forces Day will be Michelle Diane Galeener, the 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.

W. Galeener of Summersville. Known to her friends as Diane, she is a member of the Presbyterian- Church of Summersville and of the Presbyterian Youth Fellowship. Reigning as queen would not be a new experience. Diane was homecoming queen and prom queen during her senior year in high school.

Other activities include four- year memberships in the Y- Teens, Future Homemakers, and Future Teachers. She served a year on the guidance council, and on the annual staff: She has MICHELLE DIANE GALEENER she worked the make-up fore Council was City Patrolman Fred Burdiss, who requested a four-month leave of absence. Burdiss explained he was an officer in the National Guard and wanted the leave of absence to attend an armor school at Fort Knox, Ky. He added he was a qualified infantry officer but at present is company commander of an armor, unit in Oak Hill. He requested the leave of absence to attend school so that he might become qualified as an armored officer.

Council" was informed by Police Capt. M. E. Tyree that the Police Department was governed by Civic Service laws and he was not sure that Council had the authority to grand Burdiss the leave of absence. THE MATTER was referred to City Attorney Thornhill for investigation and recommendation.

During other action. Mayor Minter said "there's a house on Hunter Street which has fallen down and the part that fell down is on city property." The mayor went on to explain the person who owns the house was having it rebuilt, but that approximately four feet of the rebuilt structure would be located on city property. Council voted to allow the property own- it SRC Accepting Bids On Bridge Bids from contractors are being accepted by the State Road Commission for construction of the South Oakwood Beckley Avenue overhead" bridge. SOPHIA URNS)--A'total 27 students entered projects in the first Science Fair to be held at the- Soak Creek Elementary School last week. Ribbons were presented to the first 'three place winners in the bo'ys and girls divisions.

Donald Winfrey, instructor at the school was in charge of the fair. First place winners in the girls Sealed proposals will be re-j division were Judith Blevins and ceived at the office in Vickie Godfrey enterng projects ton until 10 a.m.. Tuesday, June on "Osmosis." and Carol Hig- 2. Igins. "Crystallization." Second The bridge on Route 16 winners were Linda Moore the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-j a Marie Cole with "Flowers:" road will be precast concrete slab superstructure on concrete substructure.

a her own risk. UtT 14J IO V-Cl I 4 I.IIVA x.fc*»*v, i i i Councilman' Clarence Bibb, Taking opposition to this ap- stated, "what is your present Councilman Bibo stated. problem vou face in beginning! you a that position you t-rtr- HO KfV.Ul- had better move into the Borl- play on the hish school White told Bibb the field would) 111 Addition. need to be scraped drainage! Mayor Minter ditches cleared, and a back-stop 'Council of the constructed. and Jerry Lou Cole "'Hew To Read A "Weather Map." Third place winners were Olive Mills, Brenda Cochran and Julie Lester with First place winners in the boys division were Jackie Novell and Roscoe Milk with "Do Plants Give Off Carbon Dioxide." and Julius Lester with "Living Animals Found in Water." Second place ribbons were awarded to Gary Flower.

Charles Lilly and Douglas Johnson with "Vol- I canos." Third place ribbons were Slab Fork PTA Names Mrs. Alma SOPHUA (KNS) Mrs. Alma Gillenwater was elected as president of the Slab Fork Elementary Parent-Teacher Association for the next school term at the meeting held Tuesday. Other officers elected were; won by Ernest Shupe and Bobby dollars. The 'total cost for the building site, and the building and vaults will be fixtures $797.000.

FOUNDED in 1914 the bank transacts business now in its old building on the comer of Fayette and Main mid-town Beckley. Streets in The old building will be sold, bank officials announced. Elmer Davis, executive vicel president of Beokley National, The building itself will be of said the -bank officials hope to steel framework, glazed brick Going Up On Neville Street in business in the new location this fail, probably late in Septemer. The date of occupancy will depend on weather Spring and Summer and how they affect the speed with wihieh the structure can be completed. It will be a drive-in type bank, wifeh all the other usual banking facilities, of course.

It of contemporary design, one of less than half a dozen such buildings in the state. The bank property includes an entire block on Neville Street. and granite exterior. Much glass is 'being used in, the bank, which will 'be two stories high contain 25 rooms. The main banking room 'be finished in walnut 'paneling.

The counters will be walnut and fcacfc gold marble. The bookkeeping de- ipartment will occupy the top floor and the most modern bookkeeping machines will -be utilized. FREE PARKING -wil be provided for customers. his faith and his -bank's faith in BecMey and the Beckley area "AH stockholders, directors and those affiliated with Beckley National Bank have full confidence in Beckley. We mean to grow with- the city--and to help promote that growth by offering the best banking service' our faith in little Yes, we're Beckley is in southern West Virginia as well as those whb work here.

This is a good place to live if you work anywhere in Southern West Virginia." THE BANK employs 28 persons, and has 10 oncers. It's total assets listed as recession now, but, shaken. Beckley. is a wonderful city to live in. The climate is healthful It is Vice President Davis of people who work else- The cost of relocating -the in aibusiness-, was: For building site $237,000.

For building S460 000. For fixtures and vaults $100,000. And that adds up' to $797,000, a lot of by a lot of faith in Beckley. Sparacino Tries MABSCOTT (RiNS) The Citizens Party of the town of Mab- appointed Robert Reid permanent chairman at its meeting in the town hall Tuesday. James Sparacino won nomination for the office of mayor and will try for a third term.

He is completing Ms second two-year term at present. Others vying for the post were H. B. Way-bright and J. D.

Bai- lew. John Gravely was unopposed for the nomination for town recorder. Running for Council will be Bueford Si-sk. Fred Wiseman. Frank Marcinko, and T.

I. Shafer. Four others who sought nomination were William Vaughn. Luther Lane, Paul Gunter, and Anthony Jolo- dii. Bibb Denounces Use Of Loud Speakers In City An argument over Radio Station the Raleigh the 'playing or operation of any talking machine, phonograph, site during or any other talking device Bar-gain Days was brought into the 'spotlight again when City Councilman Clarence L.

Bibb denounced the use of loud-speakers in the business area of the city. The controversy apparently was ended last week when Harry Anderson, managing director of the Beckley Chamber of Commerce, assumed the blame for situation which resulted in an editorial debate' between the local radio sation and the Beckley Post-Herald. Bibb, speaking at a council meeting, said the radio station was in direct violation of the city code. He cited the following from the city code, which is under the ordinance prohibiting'noises dur- The town election will be busines urs: June 2, By BOB THOMAS AP Movie-TV Writer HOLLYWOOD (-AP) --Shquld A. The term business hours as I used within this section shall mean the hours from 9 a.m.

until 5 p.m. on Monday through Fridays, and the hours of 9 to "9 p.m. on Saturdays. B. Subject to exceptions it shall be unlaxvful for any person within the business districts of the Hollywood show the face of and during the business IMy American" to the world? hours, to so use and sound the There have been indications human voice or any other noise that some government officials do not want the Eugene Burdick- William Lederer best seller to be Mrs.

Louise Gillenwater, vice Hughes with posters on "Organs! filmed. They argue that the nov- Bill Sellards, Of The Body and How Food Isjel, which attacks Launia Black-' president: Mrs. secretary; Mrs. burn, treasurer; and Mrs. Bruce Wilson, John Kartsog, principal, opened-the meeting with prayer a our ne enlistments and introduced Mrs.

Daniel E. Polku re-enlistments are record- who explained the Raleigh Cbun-j at recruiting office of the Seven Sign With AF nas purchased rights Ugy American" and ty bookmobile. also Members of the school informed i band, directed by Mrs. States Air Force for Wednesday. Arnold Undergoing basic training at resignation entertained with se-v-, Lacb an force B'ase.

Tex- E. Bibb Sr. as a member a selections during the a i3re a ntes R. Criniti. Boom' After about one-half hour of, the Recreational Advisory Board jinn er; Angelo L.

Argento, Powell- discussion, the money angle was brought into the argument. It pointed out the League was allocated $1.400 in operating expenses for the fiscal year. Of amount. White said there $328.11 left in the treasury. Bibb asked Webb how much money they had received during the present fiscal year.

to which Webb replied, "we didn't get a dime." Webb con- and presented the name of Mrs. During the business session wilber. H. Martin, East J. E.

Otto to fill the vacancy 'group set May 16 as the date for JRainelle, and Charles A. Sabo, Council approved the recommen- the annual PTA picnic. A base-jp oca hontas. dation. ball glove will also be Assigned to Charleston handling of American policy in southeast Asia, would put this country in a bad light overseas.

But Universal-International to "The assigned George Englund to produce. A handsome, articulate young man, I'nglund feels strongly about the story. He speaks from experience. He was associated with Marlon Brando when the actor proposed making a film about United Nations activities around the world. I.Englund and writer Stewart Air'Sturn took a lengthy trip to re- whether by natural means or by courthouse lawn without the permission of the Raleigh County Court.

He was asked by Booth to gain onike'kind and character, or to permission for the station-to pp- so use or sound any musical instrument, as to cause the resulting noise to enter the dwelling, apartment, or place of business another 'person. Although the offense is punishable by a fine of not more than $50. Bibb did not move that such a fine be imposed. He did make a motion that a letter be directed to the radio station officials informing them of their violation and cautioning them that they must not repeat such a violation in the future. erate its facilities but failed to get that permission.

Bibb asked that a paragraph be included in the letter to Anderson in-forming him that he has "nothing to do with the issuance of city Millard commander of the Beckley Police Department, said he did not the responsibility of closing the station's operation, although he knew it was in violation of the code. He said the reason he did not close the operatibn was that he knew it was placed there to Bibb continued that officials ofj a i promotion of Beckley the radio station knew they were in violation of the law when they established a mobile unit on the Raleigh County Courthouse lawn on. May 4 and 5. He said station manager Dick Booth had asked him previously for permission to broadcast from the street in front of Clark Stores and was informed at that time of the ordinance that action. Bibb moved also that a letter containing the same information being sent to the radio station be sent to Anderson.

Anderson assumed responsibility for the station being on the Bargain Days. Bibb also directed the same who engaged in placing handbills advertising a boxing match on the windshields of cars parked Tuesday in'the city. Bibb pointed out this also is a violation of the city code. This violation is punishable by the same fine as the ordinance concerning the use -of loudspeakers. Bibb also moved thai a letter be sent to the person or persons responsible for the handbills placed on the cars.

There was no second to either motion. in Council also accepted bids for the PTA for the school use. Force Base. S. is Melvin search the project, the pavins of four asphalt courts! Following the meeting Hartsog R.

Grimmett. Hiaton; to Van- "I spent three me to be bunt at city parks. The (showed three short film strips derberg. James L. Wil- east Asw.

courts will be 36 50 feet and will be built on Ridge Avenue. Glenn Avenue, Scott Avenue, and at the City Park on the 19-21 By-Pass. tinued by stating the money was for lighting at the ball park and to pay caretakers Pprmil and workers who maintained I I I I I I I I I I I I field in playing condition. A permit w-as obtained from WHITE INFORMED City Recorder's office by thej with the new movie projector! spn, Dunbar. and to Lock-marked, which the PTA recently pur-1 bourne Air Force Base.

Ohio, chased for the entertainment G. Robertson, Prince- the students. Voices Take Par! In Sing Thirteen hundred voices repre-i place senting 26 groups from the cam- sion. in the independent divi- league would oegia play jBeddey Water Company to re- fended in the 22nd annual Moth- pair the front of its building onjer's Day Sing in the field house Hober Street at McCreery Street, at the University Sunday. The front of the building will SPONSOR of the Sing be raised and leveled and a steel oeam will be installed to replace service organization.

Trophies a wooden one. The repairs, to be Area men who are actives in Sigma Nu include Alex (Pete) Bishop. Doug Hall. Fred Roles, i Jim Edmundson, Jim Anderson, iBob Bivens Graham Sayre. SPONSOR of the Sing was OJ ia11 Sphinx senior men's honorary Johnny James Tom i John M(a ftTWmi7 My.

Fran Adams Bill Garn- were awarded to the David Craig, and Paul a woocien one. JLUG repairs iu uc wcic awaivtu PP made by Phillips-Williams Con- groups which frater- 1 all of Lee Scott struction Company, will cost an nities, sororities. estimated The company paid a $10 fee for the permit. by Dr. Smffey A leading exponent of the approach to mental hy- gient that combines religion and psychiatry offers somt encouraging insight to thpit who hove found themselves slowed down in their fob progress.

May 17 Family Weekly TRADE IN YOUR OLD I A ON A NEW SUPER MARKETER REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER Modals For Evtry Natd And Budfit BECKLEY MUSIC Electric Co. Prlncn To Liquor Stort dormito-; Beaver: John Spring. Byron Rakes, Shady Satterfield, Na- Sigma Nu was awarded first place in the fraternal division for the second consecutive their of "The! jomi; Lowell Lawson, Sophia; "Butch" Goode and Darrell McGraw, Pineville; Marion Brooks, and AUen ipr meir pre-seiuduun ter and Bill Bright. Summers- Battle of Jericho, directed by Bill Arthur. The trophy will be come the permanent possession of the fraternity if they win it for the third year.

Other fraternity winners were Kappa Alpha and Delta Delta. SORORITY winners were Alpha Xi Delta in first place; Kappa Kappa Ganwna, directed by Phyllis Gordon Bowers of Beckley, second; and Delta Gamma, third. Arnold Hall was awarded first HEARING IS PART OF LIVING To hear Detter is to live better. In your business life, your social contacts, your home. If you're one of the estimated million hard-of-hearinn people who do not wear a hearing aid, you owe it to yourself to take of the expert help you can pet from Robert R.

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PHONE CL 3-5104 CORDS BATVKRIES REPAIRS LOWEST PRICES ville. BILL BRIGHT was coordinator for the Greater West Virginia weekend which was climaxed by the Sing. He will serve as president of the senior class as a result of recent student elec- 1 spent three months in south- the producer re- 'I was absolutely appalled at bungling by our officials over there. For the most part, they live in compounds and seldom come in contact with' the people of the countries. "I came back convinced that we weren't engaged in a cold v.

ar with the Communists in that area. Because a war indicates combatants on both sides. We're not even cutting a fight." Englund" said that the issue of "The Ugly American" boils down to this: That we are not sending our best people as representatives to remote lands. That was what the authors had in mind. he said, not an attack on the principle of foreign aid.

book has been used by isolationists to attack foreign aid." he remarked. "But when I was in Washington recently, many of the internationalist senators told me they thought the book was excellent and should be filmed. They feel, as I do, that it will help to awaken the American people to the need for better personnel abroad." Fred Stone, the stage comedian, practiced in a gym for two year learning to walk on one Young Republicans. To Sponsor Rally The Raleigh County Young Republican Club will conduct a rally in the Circuit Courtroom of the County Courthouse at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

The mayor candidate, Cecil Miller, will be principal speaker. Bob 'Foster, city Republican will introduce the party's candidates for offices in the May 26 City Election. Candidates to attend the rally will be: Th om a Sh rewbury, nc i 1- man from Ward Cecil Cooke, Ward II councilman; Thomas Wilson Ward councilman; George Piiper, Ward IV councilman; Hyden Smith, Ward councilman; and William Snyder and George Chambers, coun- cUimen-at-large. Daniel, president of the dub, wiH be master of ceremonies. Ted Atkinson, who recently retired as a jockey, says he never turned down a mount unless he knew that mount.was dangerous Observe Hospital Week In observance of Hospital Week May 10-16 the Beckley Memorial Hospital has a bulletin board and a supply of free literature in the hospital lobby which explains the various phases of hospital work.

Looking over the bulletin board is the. Rev. James Berry, (left) East Beckley, and three staff members of the local hospital Paul Reed, director of family counseling; Jim Wheeler, chief of admis-' sions, and T. R. Allen, assistant administrator.

A painting of the local hospital by Mrs. Frankie Wheeler is hanging on the bulletin board. By CYNTHIA LOWRY jry Como. But in place of Steve NEW YORK (AP) If, from now through September, you keep having the uncomfortable feeling that you've seen just about everything on your TV screen before, do not be alarmed: you have. This summer, even more than in previous years, warm weather is repeat, rerun time on the TV networks.

If one is A creature of habit, there is no way to miss a flood of Westerns in which Allen will bunch of fito repeats of another season's series. One of the more curious bits o-f summertime programming is the decision to replace Edward R. Murrow's "Person-to-oerson" on Friday nights with Ted Mack and the Original Amateur Hour. The Arthur Murray Party, heretofore a perennial summer replacement is so firmly established now that it too will indulge you know in advance 'who rustl- the repeat-show activity A ed the cattle, of whodunits in ical howr wll take for which you know who triggered the fatal There are, -a few bright spots in the program schedules. For instance, the pleasant Chewy Show, summer replacement for Dinah Shore, will be back on Sunday nights with Janet Blair and, John Raitt.

The Ed Sullivan Show, as usual, continues through the summer. Teresa Brewer and Tony Bennett will star in "Alifianac" on Saturday nights to fill in for Per- Lawerence Welk and his crew. Pat Boone's show will also be off for. the summer. Andy.

Williams, W'ho over for Boone last summer, has nwved to another network to fill Garry Moore's variety shoes this season' The panel and quiz shows will, Jbr the most part, stay on with new shows live or There are a few new film series which will run with new shows through the smramer largely because Rev. Kruse To Speak The Rev. Stan Kruse. evangelist of Bedford, will be the speaker for the Men's Fellowship meeting at the Memorial Baptist. Church at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday. Special music is planned for the meeting according to an "announcement by the Rev. C. E. Walker, pastor.

Refreshments will be served at the close of the meeting. COACH RUNS WILD SIOUX FALLS, S. D. (AP)-When a football bounced out of bounds during the Washington High-Sioux City Central game here, Washington coach grabbed it and ran down the sidelines', "Just trying to show mjy kids what I wanted them to do with the darn thing," Coach Grant Heokcnlively explained to officials. they haven't been around long enough to store up enongh re- 9eats.

Milton Berle and his Music Hall will move out to make room for a British comedian named Dave King..

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