Town District Dems Crowded With 11 Constable Hopefuls
Eleven Democrats compete for two nomination slots in the Town District constable race in the May 8 primary. One Republican, Earl Bragg of Cranberry, is the lone filer. Incumbent C. A. Slim Thompson seeks re election. Other Democratic contenders include E. M. Buzzy Bowling Fayz Corey J. Armer Davis Bill Ronald Durham Everett R. Goodson William Ray Merritt Joe Rodriguez Jr Dickie J. Tennant O. W. Woody Thurman and E. E. Doc Williams. Thompson, 48, Beckley, longtime state police veteran and Navy veteran, leads the field with deep local affiliations. Bowling, 22, Beckley, making his first bid, is unmarried. Corey, 30, Beckley, owner of Rainbow Grill. Davis, 46, Beckley, coal miner. Goodson, 44, Mabscott, coal miner. Merritt, 52, Beckley, self employed. Rodriguez, 31, Beckley, service station operator. Tennant, 27, Price Hill, miner. Thurman, 43, Beckley, adjustment service manager. Williams, 53, Beckley, tax service operator. Bragg, 44, Cranberry, Republican, United Mine Workers member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constable of Town
Cotton” White
Justice of the Peace
Bowling
Beckley
Fayz Corey
J. Armer Davis
Calloway Heights
Bill Ronald Durham
East Beckley
Everett R. Goodson
William Ray Merritt
Joe Rodriguez Jr
Dickie J. Tennant
O. W
Woody” Thurman
E. E
Doc” Williams
Thompson
Russell St
Straight Stone
First Christian Church
Beckley Elks Lodge
West Virginia National Guard
L. E. “Curley
Vivian Bayes Bowiing
Sylvia
Woodrow Wilson
Corey
Lilly St
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
Moose Lodge
American Legion
97Th
Pete
Lucille Corey
Julie Jacobs
Institute
Woodrow Wilson High School
Beckley College
Rainbow Grill
Davis
Advent Christian Church
United Mine Workers
Maben
Beatrice Mounts
Willis Branch
Lawson
Della Tyree Davis
Louella Smith
Merritt
Pine St
The
Baptist Church
Beckly Moose Lodge
Grady Sue Gray
Eagle Rock
J. W.nd
Blanche Merritt
Oswald
Mount Hope
Price Hill Colliery Co
New River
Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates
Glen White and
Eccles
Rodriguez
Jefferson St
St. Francis de Sales Catholic
Lions Club
Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity
American Chemical Society
Tri
Central
Glenville State College
West Virginia University
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Tennant
Price Hill
William H
Florence Tennant
Josephine Meadows
New River Co
Pachuta Coal Co
Thurman
Avon St
Elks and Moose Lodges
Cleo Walker
Prosperity
Robert T
Emma Thurman
Beckley Adjustment Service
T. N. Thurman
Williams
Massey St
Moose
United Construction Workers
Margie Lilly
J. Frank Williams
Roanoke Business College
West Virginia Department of Labor
Earl Bragg
County Agent to Talk To County Life Group
H B Thomas Raleigh County farm agent will speak at Mount Tabor County Life meeting at 7 30 p m in Mount Tabor Elementary School. He will discuss garden fumigation to control pests and diseases and new fruit and vegetable varieties. Marion Essary will speak to women and officers Warren Patton Margaret Minor and Robert L Davis are current officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Thomas
Raleigh County
Mount Tabor
Thomas
Marion Essary
Warren Patton
Margaret Minor
Robert L. Davis
Best Policy Liability Insurance Ad Warns Of Lawsuits
A humorous vignette about a kindergartner and a fallen plank illustrates the risk of liability suits. The piece argues owners and tenants need liability insurance to defend in court and invites readers to call an expert to discuss coverages with no obligation.
Stab Fork Man Awaits Hearing in DWI Case
Howard Edward Akers, 32, is to appear before Magistrate C. T. Burdiss in Sophia on a DWI charge linked to a Sunday morning wreck. Akers, injured slightly, was jailed after police say he admitted intoxication. He posted bond later Sunday and was released from Raleigh County Jail. The 1950 car suffered $300 to $400 in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Burdiss
Sophia
Howard Edward Akers
Soak Ceek
Akers
Raleigh
Burdiss
Charter Members Sought For Odd Fellows Lodge
One hundred charter members are sought for the Greater Beckley Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 74 installation ceremonies set for April 28 at Beckley Elks Club. Weekly meetings at the Courthouse have promoted the lodge and preparations. Members must join by card or initiation and sign the register on April 28 to be charter members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Beckley
Beckley
C.F
Mabscott, Sophia
Glen Daniel
Lester
Real estate deeds filed in Raleigh County clerk’s office
Deeds show transfers including Lester and Mabel Willis to Herschal W. Willis on Laurel Branch Road with no stated consideration. Crab Orchard Coal and Land Co. to Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates on Eccles land, no consideration. Several other transfers list properties in Beckley, Eccles, Marsh Fork District and Town District with stated prices ranging from about 500 to 9,500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester and
Mabel Willis
Herschal W. Willis
Laurel Branch Road
Crab Orchard Coal and Land Co
Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates
Eccles
William and
Jean Ormandy
John and
Phyllis Steele
Bowling Addition
Beckley
G. F. Cooper
Fannie Pettry
Marsh Fork
Emma Robinson
Edith Saunders
Beck
A. David Abrams
Jeanette Abrams Wein
W.R
Edward Stansbury
City of
Glen White Co
Frank Redman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cranberry
Slim” Thompson
County Life Group
Bragg
New
Candison
Hazzard
Minnie May
D. W
E. M
FE. E
Joe Rodriquez JR
Kindergarden
Watts
R. D. Watts Insurance Agency, Inc
Bair Bldg
Odd Fellows Lodge
Raleigh County Court
American Motors
WIN
Metropolitan
Abc-Tv
APEX
Davenos
Westinghouse Refrigerators
Westinghouse
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