Builders Of Beckley: J S Butts Became Beckley Attorney
The Register honors J S Butts, a Beckley attorney and civic leader who grew from a Virginia farm boy with 15 cents in 1901 to a respected lawyer. He taught five years, earned degrees at Howard and Detroit College, and built a career in Beckley amid hard times and racial barriers. He notes Beckley’s growth, civic service, and the Beckley Business Development Corporation as key to future diversification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Beckley
Academy
Howard University
Washington, D. C
Jarrett
J. S. Butts
Benjamin Butts
Benjamin
Virginia
Butts
Washington
Howard
Pullman Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Detroit College
Wayne University
Michigan
Law
B. F. Goodrich
West Virginia
Clarksburg
Wheeling
Brown Payne
Payne
East Beckley
South Fayette St
McCreery
Pioneer Hotel
Prince Street
Hugh Dunn
Republican ‘State Executive Committee
Raleigh
Helen Marsh Freeman
Lynchburg
Church St
Alphia Phi Alpha Fraternity
Masonic Lodge
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Raleigh County
Red Cross
Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Beckley Business Development Corporation
Cruisers Won’t Aid Campaigns in Beckley
A Beckley resident reported seeing a City Police cruiser at a service station with a political sticker on its bumper. Police Chief M. E. Tyree said such a sticker would not be allowed and would be torn off if found, noting he was unsure how the sticker appeared. The chief stressed it was placed without his knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
M. E. Tyree
Tyree
Minstrel and Revue Scheduled at WWHS This Week
Mardi Gras themed Woodrow Wilson High School Minstrel and Revue set for Thursday and Friday in the school auditorium after a snow postponement. Featured performers include Ronnie Taylor Jeanette Meadows and Ernest Caffee with the Jazz Band providing accompaniment. Instrumental dances directed by Lane SaaS cee See galis and Rosemary Dick feature special numbers by the three seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Woodrow Wilson High School
Ronnie Taylor
Jeanette Meadows
Ernest Caffee
Faye Lamb
Joan Givens
Carol Ann Porterfield
Lynn Hoffman
Elaine Say
Lane Saas
Cee Seegalis
Rosemary Dick
Humphrey Names Co-Chairmen in Raleigh County Rally Plans
Humphrey for President in Raleigh County names co chairmen Charles Honaker and E H Lyle Christian both WV Democrats with local ties. Announcement by Roy Lee Harmon notes Humphrey versus Kennedy in the West Virginia primary as he plans a Raleigh County visit and rally at Memorial Crew in Beckley Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Honaker
Bradley
Young Democratic Clubs
West Virginia
E. H
Lyle” Christian
Lincoln St. Beckley
Humphrey
Raleigh
Honaker
West Virginia Turnpike Commission
Christian
Noel Christian
Roy Lee Harmon
U. S
Hubert H. Humphrey
John Kennedy
S. Fayette
Memorial Crew
Beckley
Camporee Dates Discussed At Raleigh County Roundtable
About 40 leaders of Boy Scout troops in Raleigh County met at the Methodist Temple for a roundtable to discuss a summer camporee at Camp Wilderness. Wallace Noble, scout field executive, lauded attendance and said strong turnout is vital to scouting. Tentative camporee dates are May 27 and 28 with May 21 and 28 referenced. units will be notified by letter. Guy Amato led the session as county scouting commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Toops
Raleigh ‘County
Methodist Temple
Camp Wilderness
Wallace Noble
Guy Amato
Noble
New Officers and Directors Slated by History Group
J A Blackburn announces election of new officers and seven new directors at 4 p m Tuesday in Newspapers Corp library. Meeting will discuss epic drama to be staged in Grand View State Park amphitheatre a likely 1961 date with Honey In The Rock by Kermit Hunter. Directors to be chosen, retiring officers to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Blackburn
West Virginia Historical Association
Newspapers Corp. Library
Grandview State Park
Kermit Hunter
St Francis to Add Seventh Grade Next Year
Plans at St Francis de Sales School to add seventh grade next year with eventual addition of eighth grade. Officials say no additional building space will be required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Francis
St. Francis de Sales School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ted
Company
Dulis
Oak Hill
W. Va
Kyle
Montceal
Convenient Daily Service
Columbus, O
Cincinnati
Louisville
Clifford
Buick
First Avenue National Car Dealer
BUY
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!