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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1950
Page
6
Governor Patteson awarded eight state industrial and government employers for employing physically handicapped citizens. Beckley figures included Stephens of Steve's Potato Chips and Fayette County assessor C J Lowery, with awards approved by state and national committees. R A Shackelford of Beckley was named vice president of the West Virginia Retailer's Association.
Beckley resident Jey J. Creer Jr faced a hit and run count after a collision in East Beckley. Co-defendant Colie Minter helped move the car while Mrs Louise Ford and Ignor Baker provided details. Magistrate J P Meadows set a hearing for Creer. Vernon Fugate of Kentucky was jailed for breaking and entering after state police arrest.
Jurors in Raleigh County Criminal Court were excused after the murder trial of George Clay Elkins of Arnett concluded with a not guilty verdict. The January 29 slaying of Aymer Wilts, also of Arnett, ended jury trials for the March term.
Members of the Shady Spring Community Council will meet at 6 o'clock tonight at the Baptist Church to organize a Boy Scout troop and Cub pack. Gus F. Walker, scout executive of the Appalachian Council, stated today. The formation is part of community development programs conducted by the Council.
A Tuesday operator license exam at the State Police headquarters on the 9-2 By-Pass yielded 37 passing candidates. The list includes Earnest Rowe Oceana Perry Alvin Wiseman Willie Anderson DeSharo Frea Stevens Mobley James Hustion Lemaster Mary Ellen Keesee Clara Belle Bolen Janice Marie Williams James Lansford Williams Charlie James Addison Samuel Andrew Abram Jr Warren Gene Conner Cherry Creek Earnest James Reed Darrell Cummings Harold E Cummings Jee Mastalski Virgil Allen Arthur Edgar Moore Wayne Steve Jones Hugh Daniel Wroughman Oak Hill Robert McDonald-Shaffer Clarence Vaughn Robert Thurston Tolliver James Wilford Allen Ralph Rudolph Palmer Virgil Williams Mary Ann Allixon Wallace Halstead Benjamin Mor ell Guy Til Megina Farmer Mabel Wanda Lewis Nancy Eleanor Kerrison Richard Thomas Kerrison Minnie Venters Wallace Gladys Rose Clark Beckley.
Mary Jordan of Piney View posted 500 bond and waived to the grand jury on charges of false pretenses in Magistrate J. P. Meadows' court yesterday. She allegedly bought 87.37 dollars worth of groceries from H. W. Brown under false pretenses.
Beckley fire crews rushed to 312 Bailey Avenue yesterday afternoon to battle flames from burning grease on a cookstove. Fire Chief Bernard Martin said the blaze caused minimal damage.
Harper resident Shirley H. McCutcheon 20 enlisted in the U S Navy yesterday at Beckley Recruiting Station. Chief Petty Officer W E Barnlett said the new sailor will go to Great Lakes Michigan for boat training and is the son of Van L J McCutcheon. A building permit was issued to John E Shumate for a six room dwelling on North Western Avenue in the McLean Addition with an estimated cost of 8006 dollars.
Prosecuting Attorney Ned Ragland cited lack of evidence against Mrs Arbutus Darby as the reason for proceeding against Ray Arnett Peters being dismissed. Peters was acquitted last October. the state found no sufficient proof to retry Darby in the July 27 stabbing death of her husband.
Miss Dollie Ellison assumed a secretarial post at the Bank of Raleigh while previously working as a bookkeeper for Snow-Thornton Florists. The Bedleyan, referenced in the notice, shows an employment transition between local businesses.
The meeting at Hotel Hill in Oak Mill discussed customer rights for prescription issues. Virgil J. Greer, 19, of Fireco, serves as a radio operator with the 71st Infantry Division in Japan.
Woodrow Harris of Arnett and Merlin Bragg of Abraham filed plans to seek August 1 primary nominations. Harris seeks Democratic nomination for Justice of Peace Marsh Fork District, a post held by appointment after J E Massey’s resignation. Bragg, first Republican filer, aims for Richmond District constable vacancy. Carl Sanders to Speak At Rotary Meeting in Beckley on freedom menace. Marriage license filed for Bruce E Jones and Gloria Faye Alderman of Eccles.
Kiwanis Club held an open forum on government topics during the noon luncheon. K. Douglas Bower directed arrangements and was jailed on intoxication charges reported yesterday.
A chaotic OCR of a music page lists many popular tunes and artists. It includes titles like There's No Tomorrow by Tony Martin and The Skaters Waltz by Arturo Toscanini, along with various vocalists and instrumental pieces. Also noted are Disney soundtrack items Snow White and Cinderella with prices.
Dr. Watkins of Oak Hill and Mrs. McDrive lead discussions with the State Medical Association on joint meetings with the Appalachian committee. A secretary was elected and a treasurer to replace John Kesling. Resolutions favoring less socialized medicine were discussed amid health concerns.
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