Easter Seals Fund aids Raleigh County crippled children
Virgil Miller, president of the Raleigh County Crippled Children and Adult Society, describes how Easter Seals contributions support hospital bills medicines X-rays and treatments. The center at First Baptist Beckley runs every other month serving patients from across the county with volunteers including Duma Miller and M Russell Gilliam assisting.
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Virgil Miller
Raleigh County
Crippled Children and Adult Society
Soreign County
Eri
Milley
Conteila
First Baptist Church
Beckley
Miller
Duma
M Russell Gilliam
Cranberry
Westwood Drive Project Decided After Winter Delay
After a winter delay the council approved a plan from Acme Construction to replace noncompliant driveways and complete the project. Whitney’s firm to handle driveways, Leary Jr. to oversee building and signage, with construction of a 36009 five room stone block building and related structures planned by local contractors including Smoot Street and Ace Auto Stores signage.
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Westwood Drive Drivay
B. F. Whitiey
Acme Construction Co
Council
Dennis’ Leary, Jr
City Recorder
J. A. Hi
Edge St
John
Bill
Whitney
City's Cash May Get $1,600 Boost
City Council heard Tuesday night that a judgment of 1600 dollars had been awarded against a Greensboro firm for non payment of city gross sales taxes. City Attorney Benjamin Tissue said the money has not yet been collected and the council gave permission to investigate the matter.
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Benjamin Tissue
Greensborn
N.C
Tissue
Vehicle Accidents Report Two Collisions in City
Damages totaling $75 occurred from two automobile accidents Tuesday. Joseph Sparacini 42 of Maiscott drove a car that collided with Kenneth H. Hrimick of Coven on Orchard Court. Earl E. Burgese 29 of Beckley and David Wilson IT of Rhode were involved in a collision on Fifth Street.
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Joseph Sparacini
Maiscott
Kenneth H. Hrimick
Coven
Orchard Court
Earl E. Burgese
Beckley
David Wilson
Rhode
Fifth Street
Bennett Child Dies After Long Illness
Bennett child Tine, died at Bluefield Sanitarum after a brain tumor. Survived by parents George and Mrs Bennett of MacArthur two sisters Paulette and Janet Bennett grandfather FL Huffman Piney View and grandfather Ed Bennett Jumping Branch. Funeral 1 pm Saturday Stanford Church of Christ Rev Everett Shafer officiating burial Stanford Cemetery. Body moved from Calfee Funeral Home to residence at 4 pm.
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Tine Bennett
George Bennett
MacArthur
Bluefield
Everett Shafer
Stanaford
Calfeo
Pinners Meet Tonight in Beckley Recreation Building
Raleigh County Pioners Council holds its regular monthly meeting at 7 30 p m in the Beckley Recreation Building. James Lowry president announced a square dance will follow the meeting.
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Raleigh County Pioners Council
Beckley Recreation
James Lowry
Lily Parade Saturday Drive Aids Crippled Children
Mrs William Klein of 110 West Virginia Street chairs the Beckley lily parade set for Saturday. The Haleigh County Crippled Children and Adults Society offers 2006 paper lies for sale to fund care. Headquarters Virgil's Newsstand Main Street contact after 9 20 a m Volunteers urged including Beckley Sisterhood members to assist in the sale for the Easter Seal Appeal.
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William Klein
West Viginia Street
Beckley
Haleigh County Crippled Children and Adults Society
Virgil's
Main Street
Klein
Ratliff Services Set for Herbert Ratliff in Beckley
Funeral services for Herbert V. Ratliff 38 will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Methodist Church Beckley. He died Thursday at home 118 Mankin Avenue from a heart condition. Born in Hinton Feb 7 1914 he was the son of Hugh and Cora Ratliff. He lived in Beckley and worked for Cardox Corporation at Harper. He was a World War II veteran. Survivors include wife Demetria and stepson Dornia Lowe of Beckley seven sisters and three brothers. The body will be moved from Melton Atertagy to the residence Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Active pallbearers listed.
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First Methodist Church
Beckley
Herbert VA. Ratliff
Mankin Avenue
C. A. Hillman
Buri
Sunset Memorial Ark
Hinton
Hugh R.ane
Cora Ralliff
iCardox Corporation
Harper
Jane
Joseph C. Hume
James
Prown Jy
Dorsey Harper
Herbert Harper
Don Shelton
Conrad Richardson
Everette Kanny
T. A. McGuire
Beckley road planning stressed as key to growth
Joseph McSweeney a Norfolk area road planner told a Beckley Chamber meeting that highways spur community growth and Beckley must contribute to highway planning to stay competitive. The group discussed the Skin Polar Gap route, a reconnaissance study for Boone and Wyoming counties, a Beaver Madams Creek road to shorten travel to Hinton, and toll-road concepts like turnpikes. A fieldhouse for Beckley was also mentioned.
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Joseph McSweeney
Beckley
McSweeney
Norfolk
Chamber
Hinton
Beaver
Madams Creek
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Lee
Saturday Youth Rally Features Missionaries Leonard Bradley and Wife
Leonard Bradley a missionary candidate to Europe and his wife will headline the Youth for Christ Rally at 7 30 p m Saturday at Beckley Junior High School Bradley recently studied at Seattle Pacific College and directed a Youth for Christ Rally in another city Mrs Bradley will join as accordionist and will perform with her husband a baritone soloist and flutist A Bible quiz will include students from Woodrow Wilson and Trap Hill high schools.
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Leonard Bradley
Youth For Christ
Beckley
Bradley
Europe
Seattle Pacific College
Washington
Beckley Markets Highlight Easter Meat and Produce
Beckley food stores feature Easter dinner items with ham turkey chicken duck and cheese selling well. Eggs remain in demand though pricier, while fresh produce like tomatoes peppers lettuce broccoli and grapes are popular for salads and slightly higher in price.
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Beckley
Life term stayed for Beckley man after murder verdict
Oscar Wood a 53 year old Beckley Negro received a life sentence for first degree murder in Raleigh County Criminal Court. Judge Harry L. McCreery granted a stay of execution pending appeal to the West Virginia Supreme Court. Wood was linked to the pistol slaying of John Gray Jr. in East Beckley.
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Oscar Wood
Beckley
West Virginia Supreme Court
Harry L. McCreery
Raleigh County
John Gray
McCreery
Nellie Clark
Lester Negro
Walter Clark
William C. Vaughn
Mullens
Clark
Vaughn
Area Man Gets Award for NSF Graduate Fellowship
Stovert V. Spercy of McArthur is among five West Virginians honored with National Science Foundation graduate fellowships. Kilmore announced Spercy earned B Sc and M S degrees in engineering from West Virginia University.
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Stovert V. Spercy
McArthur
West
Local Jews Observe Passover Seder Meal
Beckley Jews join world Passover celebration as the eight day festival begins on April 9 and ends April 17. Rabbi Abraham Shmedling led the exodus narrative at a community Seder prepared by Ruth Shad and aides, with similar suppers held citywide.
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Beckley
Jewiae
Abraham Shmedling
Egypt
Ruth Shad
William Bonderman
Helen Shintdling
Charles Levine
Gussie Saks
Library Closure Notice in Raleigh County
The Raleigh County Library will be closed today and Saturday. Librarian Mrs. C. H. Graham said regular hours will resume on Monday.
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Raleigh County
C. H. Graham
Easter service presents The Crucifixion of Christ
The Coal City Community Church hosts an Easter program titled The Crucifixion of Christ at 11 am Sunday. Sponsored by the Ladies Aid, with Mrs. H C Whit ley as president, the event is announced by church officials.
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Ithe Coal City Community
Ladies Aid
H. C. Whitley
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