Boy Scout Exposition set for Beckley April 21 22
Fourth annual Beckley Boy Scout Exposition plans finalized under Joe L. Smith Jr. A large program includes Raleigh Wyoming and Summers counties troops with booths stage acts and demonstrations. About 1600 scouts expected with proceeds aiding camping equipment and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Register
Beckley
W. Va
Sophian
Joe L. Smith, Jr
Gus F. Walker
Appalachian Council
Beckley Recreation Building
Raleigh
Wyoming
Des
Walker
Ittte Theater
Raleigh County Vocational School
Future Farm
Tre of America
New Farmers ofAmerica
Girl Scouts
Industrial Act
Cranberry Man Has Hearing in Automobile Death
Charles D. Bass a Cranberry resident aged 32 faced a magistrate on a manslaughter charge after a collision at 4th Street and S Oakwood Ave that fatally injured Mrs. Vioal Wilson Plumley who died next morning. Bass posted 2500 bond and waived grand jury action as Long and Johnson faced separate auto theft and drunk driving cases. Unrelated arrests included William Roberts and Roy Pack on drunken driving charges with jail confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Bass
Cranberry
Vioal Wilson Plumley
Meadow
Beckley
Plumley
4Th Street
S. Oakwood Ave
Bass
N. Thurman
Armond Long
W. L. Johnson
Long
Dr. Doft Daniels
Main Street
Johnson
Squire
Home Changes Planned in City
Building permits issued yesterday to three Beckley residents for home remodeling. Daisy Givens to remodel Smoot Street home. Mrs J H Pickett to add a room at 225 Second Street. Frank Akers to add and remodel at 120 Laurel Terrace. Estimated costs given.
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Beckley
William P. Laren
City Recorder
Daisy Givens
Smoot Street
J. H. Pickett
Second Street
Frank Akers
Laurel Terrace
Honor Court to Boost Scouts in Rank at Meet
Robert Kosnoski of Boy Scout Troop 67 will receive the Eagle Bronze Palm at 7 p.m. in a Court of Honor for the River District. Several scouts advance in rank and merit badges are awarded to numerous youths in the Appalachian Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kosnoski
Boy Scout Froop
Finey
River District
Don E. Garrett
Appalachian Council
Adam Kosnoski
Roosevelt Street
Circuit Court Room
Oscar Vecellio
John Earl Gunter
Glenn Jacobs
Dale Jacobs
James Stout
Jil
Ray P. Vance, Jr
Jack Vance
Darrel England
Howard Trail
Joe Bailes
Riley Davidson
Ray Walls
Willam Bailes
Guy Garmer
Donald Willis
Carl Gilliam
Oscar Yvecellio
Zack Burford
Buddy Caltle
Jack Sydenstricker
Tommy Camper
Ritchie Raff
John E. Gunter
Five year old dies after being struck by car in Florida
Barbara Jean Aliff, five, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Keith Aliff of Indian River City Florida, moved from Beckley to Florida February 1. She was granddaughter of Mrs. Anderson Warden. The body was to arrive at Keyser Funeral Home in Beckley. Funeral plans pending.
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Barbara Jean Awm
Florida
Norman Keith Aliff
Indian River City
Fla
Beckley
Anderson Warden
Mason Street
Land per person drops to about three acres cropland
The article notes that individuals currently have roughly three acres of cropland per person, highlighting low land access and potential pressure on agricultural livelihoods.
Walker Funeral Set Tomorrow
Final rites for Ian Walker 89 of Russell Street will be at 1 30 p m Wednesday from the Caffee Chapel with Elder John Foley officiating Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Walker died at his home at 11 10 am yesterday after a two week illness Born at Pond Fork he was a lifetime Raleigh County resident engaged in farming and a Primitive Baptist Church member Survivors include two sons Dewey Walker Claude Walker one daughter Mrs J Daniels 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild The body will remain at the Caffee Funeral Home until the funeral hour Pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Walker
Russell Street
John Foley
Sunset Memorial Park
Walker
Pond Fork
Thomas
Ruth Lilly Walker
Raleigh County
Primitive Baptist Church
Dewey Walker
Unton
Claude Walker
Fairdale
Food Handler Classes Underway in Raleigh County
Joseph E. Williams announces ongoing food handler training for operators and workers in Raleigh County eateries. Classes run daily at 10 am and 2 pm in the Coca Cola plant assembly room with about abo attendees so far. Permits issued previously to food workers become void as of April 1 once training is completed.
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Raleigh County
Joseph E. Williams Sanitarian
Coca-Cola
Williams
Virginia Man Jailed Here on B and E Count
Edward Barton of Tazewell was jailed here yesterday on breaking and entering and attempted robbery charges in Tazewell. Nearby, Nathaniel Braxton of Beckley faced assault and battery warrant. Also arrested were Rome A. Carte on AWOL, Mason Farley on drunk driving, and Norman Slone and Clarence Felly for aiding intoxicated drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
Edward Barton
Nathaniel Braxton
Beckley
Gauley Bridge
Rome A. Carte
Mason Farley
Norman Slone
Clarence Felly
Amigo
Navy Announces Johnson Enlistment in V-6 Inactive Reserve
Chief W. E. Bartlett of the recruiting station announced that William Sydney Johnson of Skelton was entered into the Navy V-6 Inactive Reserve program effective yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Bartlett
U.S. Navy
William Sydney Johnson
Skelton
Navy
Yesterida
Lavoptik Promises Relief Amid Odd Home Training Claim
A garbled wartime notice recounts a 28 year old reservist facing eye irritation from dust during home-town drills. It mentions Lavoptik as a remedy and hints at payroll and retirement points, with references to Navy and druggists.
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O . Vuvulwuarguw
Johnson
Lavoptik
Beckleyan Fined On Assault Count
Beckley police court last night fined Beckleyan for assault and battery after he punched Dr. Daniel of Beckley Hospital during a parking dispute on South Oakwood Avenue. John L. Davis pleaded guilty to drunkenness and fighting, fined 30 dollars plus costs, and posted 23 dollars bond. Forfeitures of 32 dollars bonds were made by Beckley and Norman Toney and Jack J. Cook for non appearance. Charles E. Jessup and five men charged with drunkenness also forfeited bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Braxton
Beckley
Ion
Bat‘tery Braxton
de. D. D. Daniel, Jr
Beckley Hospital
Norman Toney
Dack J. Cook
Charles E. Jessup
Harper Road
Easter Bible Class Draws 636 At Crab Orchard
The Robert C. Byrd Bible Class of Crab Orchard Baptist Church thanks sponsors and donors for a successful Easter Sunday meeting with 636 attendees. Contributions include Purity Baking Co Raleigh Coca-Cola Bottling Royal Crown Bottling Rose Funeral Williams Funeral Ez re Zirkle Trooper Donald Lilly and local music groups and transport donors for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Byrd
Crab Orchard
Purity Baking Co
Raleigh
Coca-Cola Bottling Works
Royal Crown Bottling Co
Rose Funeral Home
Williams Funeral Home
Sgt
Ezra Zirkle
Donald Lilly
Coleman Choir
Coger Quartet
Cook Trio
Wyoming County
Galperin Music Co
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Ray Vance, Jr
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