Virgil B. Harvey Funeral Tuesday
Virgil Blair Harvey 69 of Coal City will have last rites at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Coal Ridge Primitive Baptist Church with Rev. J. A. Martin and Rev. Ott Tilley officiating. Burial follows at Harvey Cemetery in Summers County. He died Sunday at 12:30 p.m. in a Beckley hospital after a five day illness. Pallbearers include Ray Harvey, Danny Pack, Lester Harvey, Champ Harvey, Harold Harvey, Garnet Harvey, and Virgil Lewis. Survivors are wife Matilda Adkins Harvey, daughters Florence Waddell of Mabscott and Glenna Perry of Detroit, sons Wallace and John of Coal Ridge and Fred and Cecil of Coal City, brother Oliver Harvey of Hinton, sisters Viola Harvey of Ellison and Leola Harvey Adkins of Beckley, and 16 grandchildren. Body to be moved from Williams Funeral Home to Cecil Harvey’s home in Coal City at 6 p.m. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Blair Harvey
Coal City
Coal Ridge Primitive Baptist Church
J. A. Martin
Ott Tilley
Harvey Cemetery
Summers County
Harvey
Beckley
Ray Harvey
Danny Pack
Lester Harvey
Champ Harvey
Harold Harvey
Garnet Harvey
Virgil Lewis
Matilda Adkins Harvey
Florence Waddell
Mabscott
Glenna Perry
Detroit
Wallace
John
Coal Ridge
Fred
Cecil
Oliver Harvey
Hinton
Viola Harvey
Ellison
Leola Harvey Adkins
Williams Funeral
Redden Services Set for Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Aman da Louisa Redden 80 of Table Rock set for 2 p m Tuesday at Table Rock Christian Church Rev Allen Nace to officiate burial in Kidwell Cemetery at Table Rock She died Sunday morning after a long illness Born Feb 28 1874 in Floyd Va daughter of Wyatt and Rachel Sumner Lived in Raleigh County six years member of Grandview Christian Church Husband Madison Redden died 1933 Survived by three daughters Mrs Clyde Stover Quinwood Mrs Roxie Johnson Grandview Idaho Mrs Virginia Angle Hebron Ohio three sons Clyde Redden Beaver Wilburn Redden Marfrance and Davis Redden Table Rock one sister Mrs Anna Treadway Stephenson one brother Joe Sumner Odd Body remains at Quisenberry and Webb Funeral Home until service time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Louisa Redden
Table Rock
Table Rock Christan Church
Allen Nace
Kidwell Cemetery
Floyd
Wyatt
Rachel Sumner
Wilburn Redden
Marfrance
Davis Redden
Anna Treadway
Stephenson
Joe Sumner
Odd
Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home
More Insurance Men Qualified by State
Six area applicants for resident agents and solicitors insurance licenses passed recent qualification exams per State Insurance Commissioner Thomas J. Gillooly. The list names Fayette Powellton Clifford Echols life and Powellton. Meadow Bridge Charles C. Jeffries accident and health. Greenbrier John Henry Vail life accident. Mercer Edward E. Campbell accident and health Bluefield. Matoaka Donald M. K. Linkous life accident and health. Raleigh Sophia Samuel P. Mills accident and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Gillooly
Fayette
Clifford Echols
Powellton
Life
Charles C. Jeffries
Meadow Bridge
Greenbrier
John Henry Vail
Lewisburg
Mercer
Edward E. Campbell
Bluefield
Donald M. K. Linkous
Matoaka
Raleigh
Samuel P. Mills
Sophia
Letters Mailed In Cancer Drive Raleigh County fundraiser appeals for donations
The Raleigh County Cancer Society mailed over 10 000 letters seeking 3500 to fund the Cancer Center after United Fund shortfall. Funds aid cancer victims and public education on early warning signals. A benefit dance is planned at Black Knight Country Club with Jan Campbell’s orchestra and square dancing demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Cancer Society
Basil C. Minter
Cancer Center
Black Knight Country Club
Jan Campbell
Child Injured While Investigating Rock Pile
Eleven year old Charles Irle was injured when a rock pile toppled during his investigation. Parents Mr and Mrs Ross Irle of 115 Beaver Ave reported the incident Friday. He received treatment at Raleigh General Hospital for injuries to his left hand including possible fracture of two fingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Irle
Ross Irle
Beaver Ave
Raleigh General Hospital
Piney View Elementary Opens After PTA Open House
About 150 people attended an open house at Piney View Elementary School Tuesday night to commemorate the completion of the school. Attendees included Board of Education members, surrounding school principals and teachers, and Superintendent's office staff. Students from each grade showcased work while the PTA served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piney View
Board of Education
D. W. Bryson
C.D. Munson
B. B. Chambers
James Deck
Faye Cooper
B. C. Calloway
Parent-Teacher Association
Daniels PTA Elects Shrewsbury President
Paris Shrewsbury will serve as president of the Daniels Elementary School's Parent-Teachers Association for 1954-55. Officers named at the regular monthly meeting Thursday night include J. H. Breeden, vice president, Mrs. C. W. Price, recording secretary, Mrs. J. H. Trail, treasurer, and Mrs. A. B. Claytor, reporter. The gathering was a pot luck dinner with 200 members and guests attending, with special music by Miss Louise Kauff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Shrewsbury
Daniels
Parent
J. H. Breeden
C. W. Price
J. H. Trail
A. B. Claytor
Louise Kauff
Eye Injury At Lochgelly Mine On Bolting Job
Andrew Lee Lively of Oak Hill was treated at Beckley Hospital for removal of a foreign body from his right eye after a bolting operation at the Lochgelly mine. The New River Co. worker was hurt at about 11 p.m. He is the husband of Mrs. Dorothy Lively. Mrs. Etta Snyder, 311 Burgess St., has a permit to construct a frame and limestone block garage estimated to cost 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Lee Lively
Oak Hill
Beckley Hospital
New River Co
Lochgelly
Dorothy Lively
Etta Snyder
Burgess St
Sal Hepatica Promises Quick Relief For Cold Constipation
Advertises sparkling Sal Hepatica as a gentle laxative for those with a cold. Claims fast relief from constipation within about an hour when taken before breakfast, and results before bedtime when taken in the evening before supper. Encourages use during a cold to alleviate both symptoms.
Air National Guard may transfer 167th Fighter Squadron to Raleigh County
West Virginia Air National Guard Commander James K. McLaughlin says Raleigh County could hear about transferring the 167th Fighter Squadron from Charleston to Beckley by June or July. He expects federal funds for the transfer to be released then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K. McLaughlin
West Virginia Air National Guard
Raleigh County
Charleston
Beckley
Red Cross Committee Wins Commendation in Beckley
The Raleigh County Chapter Red Cross hospitality committee led by Mrs. Deane Brooke is praised for aiding the Prince Bridge project integration into Beckley community life. O L Johnston of the Beckley Area Chamber credits the group with widening military activities support and notes potential Beckley Air National Guard unit prospects in 6 to 12 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
American Red Cross
Prince Bridge
Beckley
Deane Brooke
O. L. Johnston
Beckley Area
Air National Guard
Two Fined as Violators of Conservation Laws
Conservation law-breakers were fined a total of 30 dollars plus costs Saturday by Magistrate C. T. Burdiss in Sophia. Arrested by Raleigh County Conservation Officer Garland Shaver, Mike Scalora, Sophia, was charged with burning brush between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. and allowing fire to escape. He was fined 20 dollars and ordered to pay 4.50 court costs plus 5.40 for fire fighting costs. Orville R. Lane, 24, Crab Orchard, arrested for fishing without a license, was ordered to pay 10.50 in fines and costs. Lane also was arrested by Shaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Burdiss
Sophia
Raleigh County
Garland Shaver
Mike Scalora
Orville R. Lane
Lane
Shaver
Weather Bureau Closes Glade Creek Station
Temperature at 8 a m on April 17 1954 was 34 degrees with 0 85 inch of precipitation in 24 hours This final report to the Weather Bureau Asheville N C notes station closure ordered by Frank C Hood meteorologist in charge The Glade Creek station had operated over 10 years with Ted Kessinger Beckley Water Co chief chemist and volunteer observer providing unpaid observatory work
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
Asheville
N. C
Glade Creek
Ted Kessinger
Beckley Water Co
Weather Bureau
Frank C. Hood
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Kessinger
Roundtable Conference Set At Hinton
A Cub leader roundtable conference will be held at 5 p m Wednesday in Hinton with Dr Buford MccNeer district chairman and W T Humphreys district commissioner in charge of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinton
Buford MccNeer
W. T. Humphreys
Wrist Broken at Pine Crest Sanatorium Driver Treated
Lacy Gwinn employed at Pine crest Sanitarium was treated at Raleigh General Hospital Thursday for a broken wrist after his truck hit the steering wheel. He was admitted about 9 30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacy Gwinn
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Raleigh General Hospital
Floats to be Entered In Armed Forces Event
E R Sharp chairman of the float committee for Beckley Armed Forces Week reports many floats are being prepared by groups and organizations for entry in the big parade on May 15. The celebration is less than a month away and the committee offers assistance to clubs and groups wishing to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Sharp
Watkins Rites Slated for Today
Last rites for Harry L. Watkins, president and GM of Beckley Ice Cream Co., who died of gunshot wounds in a local hospital Saturday at 7 p.m., will be held at 1 p.m. today at his Center Street residence. Burial in Sunset Memorial Park. He was born May 13, 1891 in Caldwell Greenbrier County and formed the Beckley company in 1928 after organizing Lewisburg Ice Cream Co. He served on Beckley City Council and belonged to several local organizations and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Watkins
Beckley Ice Cream Co
Center St
J. W. Witherspoon
Sunset Memorial Park
Watkins
Caldwell
Greenbrier County
Charles
Margaret Boone Watkins
Beckley
Lewisburg Ice Cream Co
Light Up with Lions Sale Keeps Beckley Club Projects On Track
Beckley Lions Club conducts a fundraising sale of electric light bulbs to support club projects. Secretary Clyde Winston notes packages contain eleven bulbs: six 60 watt, three 100 watt, two 40 watt, sold for two dollars per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Lions Club
Clyde Winston
Junior Leaders Training for Boy Scouts at Marsh Fork High
A training course for Boy Scout junior leaders will be held at Marsh Fork High School on Saturday May 1. The event aims to prepare youth for leadership roles within the troop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh Fork High School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Virgil B. Harvey
Beaver Elementary School
Harold Spangler
Sandra Kay Okes
Jo Lambert
Max Worthington
Redden
PTA
Daniels Pta
Shrewsbury
Red Cross Committee
Institute Elementary School
Susan File
Linda Kay Smith
S&h
Saks’ Jewelers
Neville St. Beckley
Ford
R. L. Polk & Company
Bair Brothers, Inc
East Main Street
Bokiey, W. Va
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