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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1952

Page

4

Beesley Jaycee Endorses Members for High Posts

The Beesley Junior Chamber of Commerce endorses three members for state and national Jaycee posts. Hulett C. Smith is named national vice president, William R. Barrett for state president, and Albert M. purchasing Heat for Beck: ne for State vice president. The group also backs George awn Avenue, Eugene secre loca, Mickel, John Howard Mee AB6 Wondlawn Avenue, and three directors including Robert B. Pugh and Kessinger Glade, with Langfitt urging entry into Junior Chamber International. A 18-member committee will officiate the Woodrow Wilson High School Jaycee Relays. The Retail Gasoline Dealers Association of h County contributed prizes. some sponsorships were rejected due to financial concerns.

Beesley Junior Chamber of Commerce Id Wor Hulett C. Smith Beckley Insurances William R. Barrett Ceer Albert M Beck Nue George Awn Euzene Langfitt Junior Chamber International Woodrow Wilson High School Retail Gasoline Dealers Association H County Bee Agena Tess Consorship Winka Mar

Spring Fire Safety Drive Urges Community Cooperation

Fire Chief Bernard Marin called for cooperation during Spring Clean Up Week to reduce fire risk. He urged fire department assignments to inspect homes, warn about leaf and trash burning, and emphasize fire resistant roofs as winds rise in spring.

Bernard Marin Bec National Fire Protection Association Martin

Community notes from Fayette County and Raleigh events

Local Fayette County activities include a donation from Greg Jean and a cake for Emma Owens, with honors for Lewis Bibb improving at home. In Raleigh, a Terple 858 gathering meets at 6 30 Wednesday, with a prayer rally at John Baptiste Church. Community news covers church events, illness, contest winners, and regional conference plans.

Eveiermn Fayette County Clenrge Greg Jean Emma Owens Lewis Bibb Raleigh News Pride of Raleigh Terple 858 Fider Davis Smith Laurestine Shelton Detroit Mich Jehan

Conventions At High School Reflect National Trend

Area residents await the mock Republican convention at Wondrow Wilson High School. Students portray real figures, from National Committee Chairman to party leaders, with roles linked to the July Chicago gathering.

Wondrow Wilson High School Chicago Fali Naws Gus Gabrielson Charles Webb Lilly Pons Billie Sue Bowyer Dy. A. Peestan Thaw Methodist Episcopal Church Keith Pow Chicano Chamber of Commerce John T. Dempsey Cicaga Rick Richmond Everett M Illinois Tommy Smith National Committee Charles P. Howard Patty Shuniute MacArthur Norris Charman Sen Styles Bridges New Hameshire Charles Beasley Dudley Co. Hay

Marriage Applications Listed From Ghent and Mead Areas

A list of marriage applications shows Glen Mead and Ghent residents including men such as Vinci 16 and Lavern 43 pairing with women like King 44, and Temple 21 with Bates 22. Additional pairs include Krrelson 19 with Bates 22, Walker and Hard households, and Hughley 19 with Hughley lineage.

Glen Meadson Ghent Ak Men Y Mos Steve Savino Madred Ammon Canterbury Beckles S Canterbury

Police court continues cases as witnesses unavailable

Two whiskey violation cases were continued to Monday in police court due to unavailable city witnesses. Earl Burton of Cedar Street and Eva Ingram of the Embassy Grill faced tax paid whiskey sales charges and were released on bond. Oren Thompson also forfeited a $200 bond on a similar charge. A drunk driving case against Wilbert Ellison was continued to Friday night. Bonds forfeited for failing to appear included Robert Andrews, Tony Bava, and Lee Heward Petty.

Earl Bureton Cedar Street Eva Ingram Embassy Grill S Kana Oren Thompson Wilbert Donald Ellison Ecies Robert Andrews Beewley D Cees Tony Bava MacArthur Lee Heward Pety Heek

Local youths enlist in Marine Corps

Two area men joined the U.S. Marine Corps becoming Leathernecks. Ivan L. Hatcher 20 from Ellison and Earl aca from Glen Morgan enlisted for four years and reported to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Iris Island D C for eight weeks of basic training followed by a ten day live with a unit assignment.

U.S. Marine Corps Ivan L. Hatcher Ellison Lilly Hunster Earl Aca Glen Morgan S. Ercie H. Lynch Marine Corps Iris Island D. C

Raleigh County Schools Superintendent Bryson Returns to Part Time

Joe D. W. Bryson, superintendent of Raleigh County Schools, resumes duties in the Board of Education offices on a part time basis after a weeks long medical leave due to illness.

Supt. Bryson Joe D. W. Bryson Raleigh County Board of Education

Deeds Recorded In Various Town Districts And Subdivisions

A sequence of property transfers is listed with buyers and sellers including Lilly Land Company Lots 17 Lilly Town District for 530 dollars and multiple parcels in Green Valley Homesites Marsh Fork and Clarsh Fork Districts with prices ranging from about 200 to 16 000 dollars. The notices conclude with a paid political advertisement.

T. Lilly Grady Morgan Lilly Land Company Lilly Leo Evelyn Vecillio Vecello Grogim Nne Highland Mab.scott Beckley Real Estate Corporation Lova Snuffer Green Valley Rosalie Muller George Parker Approxim Marion Selma Cooper GH. Cooper iMarsh Fork Glenn Addiition E. C Rosa Wiley G. H. Cole Basil. Dodd Obie Rita Cruise Slab Fork Lillybrook Land Co Coal City G. F Naomi Cooper EB. R. Gallimore Cooper Clarsh Fork James Lilly Inc James Walker Via Wood Addison

Farley Trial Opens in Mercer County Murder Case

Henry Earl Farley, 25, of Flat Top, faces murder charges in the fatal shooting of Winter Fink, 62, near his home. Prosecutors say shells near the body and blood on Farley’s clothes link him. defense argues circumstantial case and notes their friendship and aid to Fink. The trial began with a scene visit and a postponement after a relative’s death in the defendant’s family.

Henry Earl Farley Winter Fink Mercer County Criminal Court F. Morton Wagner Roscoe Pendleton Fink Tor W. Robert Carr Robert Richardson Walter G. Burton Princeton Carr Farley

Flat Top Lake lays bond for nine mile lake road

Flat Top Lake Association members vote 90000 bond to finance a 24 foot paved road circling the lake. Construction by Acme Construction starts immediately and should finish in three months. About 150 members attend in Raleigh County courthouse and 80 percent plan to pay within 60 to 90 days. The lake is stocked with over 300 000 fish.

Flat Top Lake Association Acme Construction Company George Chambers Association Chambers Raleigh County Court House Cach Tvo

Quits Laxatives Find Amazing Relief with Kellogg’s ALL-BRAN

A New Jersey woman shares relief after trying many methods for constipation. She credits Kellogg's ALL-BRAN, claiming it restored regularity with its high bulk. The ad promises iron, vitamins, and non habit forming benefits, with a double money back offer after ten days.

New Jersey Kelvigg Kelloge Battle Creek Mich

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