Clarence Cottrell to Lead New River Dental Society
Dr Clarence Cottrell of Glen Rogers will head the New River Dental Society for the coming year. He was named at a dinner meeting with other new officers at Black Knight Country Club. Re elected secretary treasurer is Dr Carl Kennedy of Montgomery. New officers include Dr A G Gilreath Mullens vice president and Dr B C Burnside Oak Hill president elect for 1951. Guest speaker was Dr J C Esselman Pitt radiology professor who lectured on X ray diagnosis of tooth and supporting structure abnormalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Cottrell
Glen Rogers
New River Dental Society
Black Knight Country Club
Carl Kennedy
Montgomery
Kennedy
West Virginia State Dental Journal
A. G. Gilreath
Mullens
B. C. Burnside
Oak Hill
John Calloway
J. C. Esselman
University of Pittsburgh Dental School
Ben Lewis
Beckley
Esselman
University of Pittsburgh
Ronald Adkins
Gauley Bridge
State Police Feted For Safety Mark
After a picnic dinner on Wednesday, Beckley based Company D Troopers held a target contest between two pistol teams to decide who would clean plates and remove targets. The dinner rewarded their part in a safety campaign since June to cut highway fatalities. A similar event last summer promised a fed for reduced accident deaths, with Lt Walker noting the other half will be feted next week if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company D
Beckley
L. A. Taylor
Co. L. Walker
Walker
Polio Drive Negro Division Nets $427
Mrs. R. J. Howard, leader of the Negro Division of the Raleigh County Chapter for Infantile Paralysis, reported the division raised 427.27 during the 1949 50 March of Dimes drive. The sum reflects hardship due to the local economy, with donations from individuals, organizations, churches, and schools totaling 427.27 and included in the Women’s Division total of 7,316.97 led by Mrs. John C. Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Howard
Raleigh County
Vs. Howard
Howard
W. A. Burke
John C. Ward
Three Couples Seek Wedding Permits In Raleigh County
Marriage license applications filed in Raleigh County Clerk's office list three couples. Murphy Cook 26 of Pine Knob and Patsy Webb 16 of Pine Knob. Kermit Ragle 23 of Beckley and Helen Ostafin 21 of Beckley. Dennie Worley 21 of Beaver and Rosalie Griffith 16 of Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Murphy Cook
Jake Cook
Pine Knob
Patsy Webb
Orpha Webb
Alvel Webb
Kermit Carson Ragle
Fred Ragle
Beckley
Helen Ann Ostafin
August Ostafin
Dennie Eugene Worley
Basil Worley
Beaver
Rosalie Griffith
Orla Griffith
Daniels
Valley Forge sails Hawaiian waters on Moving Van operation
Charles B. Biggs of Eccles, boilerman third class in the US Navy, husband of Kathleen B. Biggs of Gallagher, serves on the aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge. The ship operates in Hawaiian waters as part of Operation Moving Van, returning nonflyable aircraft to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Biggs
USN
Eccles
Kathleen B. Biggs
Gallagher
Valley Forge
Hawaiian
United States
Speaker Urges GOP Equality In Labor Dealings
Fayetteville attorney Myron R. Renick urged Raleigh County Republicans to craft a fresh plan of action addressing labor issues. He proposed equal treatment for labor and management, arguing no federal law should privilege either side and calling for the federal government to act as an impartial arbiter. In a business session, the GOP outlined county-wide campaigning and rallies, with young Republican Benjamin D. Tissue authorized to remove from the rolls any voter inactive for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Cid Lea
Congress
GOP
Beckley
Benjamin D. Tissue
Young Republican Club
Becket Chamber approves parking lot plan and events
Beckley Chamber of Commerce directors endorse the proposed extension of First Avenue and a city parking lot. The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the survey by city engineer Dennis Leary. Directors approve a May 4 quarterly dinner at El Chico Cafe and a Monday luncheon for Highway Postal Service officials with Congressman Hedrick, Bailey, and possibly Kilgore attending. A sign plan for the Beckley entrance was deferred pending membership growth and budget needs. A resolution to urge Congress to protect coal from foreign oil imports was approved. Current Chamber membership stands at 262 joined, about 120 short of last year. Ed Ratliffe chairs the membership drive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Avenue
Beckley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Planning and Zoning Commission
Dennis Leary
Chamber
el Chico
General Chamber
New Highway Postal Service
Arthur C. Cundy
E. H. Hedrick
Cleveland M. Bailey
Post Office Department
Harley M. Kilgore
Highway
All-Steel Board
I. W. Bays
Ed Ratcliffe
Elmer Davis
C. W Lovell
West Virginia
National Coal Association
United States
Ed Ratliffe
Deeds on File Pine Woods Addit Sale Nets $2500
Kenneth Lee Pack and wife bought Lot 60 in Pine Woods Addition Shady Spring District from L M Barton and wife for about 2500 in a deed filed yesterday in the Raleigh County Clerk's office. Other transfers include Hibbs to Crook and wife 126 Glade Park Truck Farms about 500 Jacksons to Johns on Beckley properties about 1000 Dunkley to Abrams about 500 Fayette Land Co to Reese about 1500 and to the Cheetams about 2000 Conner to Canterbury about 1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Lee Pack
Pine Woods Addition
Shady Spring
L. M. Barton
Raleigh
Chester R. Hibbs
James Paris Crook
Glade Park
Elijah Jackson
Arthur Jackson
Roosevelt Addition
Beckley
Harry L. Dunkley
A. David Abrams
Fayette Land Company
Will Reese
Stanaford
John George Cheetam
Nelle Cheetham
Stanford
Rara Conner
B. F. Conner
Dorothy Canterbury
Johnstown
Maple Fork Man Draws One Year for Threats
Maple Fork resident William Meddings was sentenced to one year in the county jail for threatening to kill his wife Laura. Magistrate J.P. Meadows presided as the only named case focused on a violent threat. other jailed individuals included Bill Medlins on a peace warrant and Robert Stevens and John C. Martin for various family offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Meddings
Maple Fork
Laura
J.P. Meadows
Bill Medlins
Roy Childs
Robert Stevens
Buck Gilkerson
John C. Martin
March drops in Raleigh County sportsman license sales
Hunting and fishing license sales fell by 763 in March compared with February's 1,892 in Raleigh County. March totals reached 1,029 across 364 issuances in four brackets, with 298 joint hunting fishing licenses sold versus 568 in February and 912 in January. Class A hunting-only and fishing-only rights posted small sums while one non-resident fishing license marked the first dip into Class F. In 1950 prior months, February issued 11 hunting-only and 88 fishing-only rights, with January totals of 49 Class A and 96 county fishermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Honor Students Named Valedictorian and Salutatorian at WWHS
Woodrow Wilson High School designated Ravalene Bailey as valedictorian and Marlene Smith as salutatorian for the Class of 1950 after semester records. Bailey, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bailey of Stamford, co-edits Eagle Dispatch and plans WVU pharmacy. Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Smith of 300 Highland Street, active in band Minstrels and clubs, attended Girls State. plans include commercial stenography with unspecified future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravalene Bailey
Woodrow Wilson High School
CG. G. Peregoy
Marlene Smith
Atings
Miss Bailey
Ray Bailey
Stamford
Eagle Dispatch
Usher Club
Red Cross
Bailey
West Virginia University
Miss Smith
E. J. Smith
Highland Street
Allstate Orchestra
Language Club
Art Club
Thespians
Girls’ State
Potential Newly Weds Decrease In March
Raleigh County reports 60 couples obtained marriage licenses in March 1950, down from February’s 64 and well below several months in 1949. The March total also trails other months, though it remains higher than January’s 56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Naval Recruiting Quota Wide Open for Raleigh Area
Chief Petty Officer W E Bartlett of the Beckley USN Recruiting Station said naval recruiting is wide open in the Raleigh area. Enlistments will be accepted in any branch to fill a new district quota. Re-enlistees with dependents are welcome below Second Class Petty Officer, except men with dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Bartlett
Beckley Usn
Raleigh
Naval Service
Countian Nabbed Following Escape
Kenneth Wilson a 28 year old Raleigh County resident and fellow escapee were recaptured after fleeing a road camp at Caddell Preston County last Tuesday night. Robert Simmons 23 of Kanawha County surrendered at Pruntytown Industrial School after intelligence led police to the pair. Wilson offered no resistance when approached near the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Wilson
Raleigh County
Caddell
Preston County
Wilson
Robert Simmons
Kanawha County
Pruntytown
Evangelist Vincent Cervera Leads Raleigh Crusade
Vincent Cervera, city wide crusade for Christ leader from New Orleans, will headline nightly at 7:30 p.m. starting Sunday April 30 through May 7 in the high school auditorium. Sponsored by the Beckley Ministerial Association, Adv. and led by Eddie Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Cervera
Crusade For Christ
New Orleans
Louisiana
Vincent
Eddie Martin
The
Beckley Ministerial Association
End of School Reports and Armed Forces Day Plans
School principals and one room teachers receive forms to close the current term and plan the 1950-51 term. The Armed Forces Day observance will be set at 7 30 p m Monday with a Beckley committee meeting at the Organized Reserve Corps Armory to elect a chairman and form subcommittees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl C. Dunham
Beckley
Organized Reserve Corps
Oakwood Avenue
Dunham
Raleigh County
Board of Education
D. W. Bryson
Deadline 10 Days Away for Taxes in Raleigh County
Sheriff Okey A Mills warns Raleigh County taxpayers that the May 1 deadline for the second half 1949 taxes is ten days away. A 2.5 percent discount is offered for early payment while a 4.5 percent interest accrues on late payments. Deputies have completed tax sittings, collecting between 2000 and 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Okey A. Mills
Pax 18-Year-Old Signs For Naval Air Program
Jack Lively an 18 year old son of Shan C Lively of Pax enlisted in the United States Navy on Wednesday at the Beckley USN Recruiting Station Chief Petty Officer W E Bartlett said Lively joined under the High School Seaman Aviation Recruit Program He will complete a 12 week training at Great Lakes Illinois and likely be assigned to Memphis Tennessee after training
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lively
Shan C. Lively
Pax
United States Navy
Beckley Usn
W. E. Bartlett
Lively
Navy
Great Lakes
Mich
Memphis
Tenn
Bartlett
Officers Named By Eccles PTA For 1950 51
Eccles Elementary PTA elected Mrs. Clifton Haley president for 1950 51 at Tuesday night sessions. Hassel Brock FE. E. Strackland and Edna Minor named as officers with Robert Stanley Mrs L D Miser and Mrs John Mahaffey on the executive committee. Retiring officers include Mason Clay Mrs Mikel Griffith Hassel Brock and Mrs John Mahaffey. PTA opposed the new elementary grading plan. Trap Hill Band performed a musical program and prizes were awarded to Mrs Louise Learys first graders and Emmett J Hurts eighth graders for most parent attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Haley
Eccles Elementary Parent-Teacher's Association
Hassel Brock
FE. E. Strackland
Edna Minor
Robert Stanley
L. D. Miser
John Mahaffey
Mason Clay
Mikel Griffith
PTA
Trap Hill Band
Louise Leary
Emmett J. Hurt
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Dental Society
Polio Drive
Hawaii
Labor
Myron R. Renick
Fayetteville
C of C
Okehs City
Pine Woods
Maple Fork Man
Mar
Rayalene Bailey
Countian
Adv
Naval Air Program
Eccles Pta
Reat Seite
Cello Beckley
Neville
Tom
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