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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1959
Page
8
Dennis Worley and Bruce Benedict lead a plan to convert a building into a center for community meetings and activities. The project aims to provide a venue for local programs, gatherings, and civic engagement.
Julian Trail of Beckley son of Sherman C Trail receives one of three grants in aid for dental students at West Virginia University. He will study operative dentistry this summer, earning 200 dollars a month for three months while enrolled in WVU School of Dentistry class of 1961.
A stork shower hosted by the Ladies of Joseph Baptist and Turkey Dip Baptist churches honored Mrs. Eddie Bragg at Mrs. Bill Lambert's residence in Lilly Haven. Guests included Mrs. Bernice Lambert and many others. games awarded prizes to Mrs. Wandall Morgan, Mrs. James Miller, and Mrs. Hancel Cook.
Forty six 4 H projects were shown at Daniels Elementary School with participants including blue ribbon winner Edward Hatcher for rural electrification and Joyce Miller with a cooking exhibit, assisted by Genevieve Bowling and Mrs H H Harvey. The National Geographic Society notes Seaway tolls are scaled to finance the project over fifty years.
Confederate General Jeb Stuart is identified by his birth name James Ewell Brown Stuart in historical references. The note clarifies the full given names associated with the well known Civil War commander.
H B Thomas, Raleigh County Farm Agent, urges early ewe shearing in 1959 to boost pasture grazing, milk for lambs, and wool quality. He recommends May 1 as a workable target, dry wool storage, proper tying with wool twine, and avoiding sisal twine. A Raleigh Summers Wool Pool is slated for June 18 at Talcott with supplies from the Extension Office.
More than 350 students from 16 state high schools Concord College and Tech will attend the Future Business Leaders of America event at the West Virginia Institute of Technology. Six contests include public speaking spelling shorthand typewriting and parliamentary procedures with a Mr and Miss FBLA named. Miss FBLA will represent the state at the national convention. Registration begins at 9 a.m. in Conley Hall Little Theatre.
From the U S Civil Service Examiners board Shady Spring posts a clerk carrier exam. Postmaster Mrs Hazel Clark says announcements and applications are available in her office. Passing candidates enter local and county registers for future post office jobs and previously ineligible applicants may reapply to recompete.
Matthew Murray seven, son of Mr and Mrs James Murray of Lilly Haven section, was honored with a birthday party at Oceana Grade School No 2. The noon recess celebration was hosted by his parents in Mrs Lillian McKinney s first grade class. Students received circus hats balloons and whistles among a long list of attendees including Danny Bradley Philip Carper Bobby Crouch Stephen Daniels Bobby Frazier Eddie Fox Larry Haga Larry Lambert Larry Harless Tony Lang Chester Osborne Michael Prichard Billy Rollins Ricky Smith Keith Testerman James Thompson Edward Thornsbury Virginia Bailey Delores Cook Charlotte Hurley Deborah Mills Carolyn Pennington Deborah Paynter Linda Saintmeyer Phyllis Toms Gaynell Wright Donna Fisher Magdalene Paynter and Henrietta Perry.
C A McClelland of the division of Vocational Rehabilitation is in Welch to relay decisions from the supervisors conference in Charleston and spent Thursday in Bluefield for the same purpose.
The West Virginia Institute of Technology men’s glee club left campus for a three day tour with concerts in Logan Harrison and Ohio counties. They performed in Logan Tuesday night at Van High School and will sing in Clarksburg tonight and at Triadelphia and Warwood High Schools in Wheeling Thursday. The group is directed by Dr Earl Houts, chair of the college music department.
The Young Woman's Choral Club of Central Baptist Church presents its annual spring concert Sunday at 8 p.m. in the church auditorium. The program features sacred secular and gospel music. Director Mrs Bernice H Henry. president Mrs Marie Henbreck. pastor Rev S A Abram says admission is free.
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Liqud League were his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs C C League and sons Darral and Clinton and his brothers in law and sisters Mr and Mrs Charles Brewer and Mr and Mrs Charles Brewer Jr all of Lester Mr and Mrs Fremk Worrley and son Ralph were in Beckley Saturday Mr and Mrs Lloyd Redden and children Edsil Eddie and Sharon Shady Springs were the guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Ruth Sunday Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Charlie Logan and family were her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Elijah Roberts and family Avondale on her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Charles Barnetts and family Clear Fork Mr and Mrs Winford Perry and son Wayne attended the funeral of his aunt Friday at Huff Creek Mrs Norma Frazier and son visited Mrs Francis Simmons Friday Mr and Mrs Russell Lewis took their daughter Brenda Kay to Welch Thursday to Stevens Clinic Hospital for a medical checkup.
The Ladies Aid of Clear Fork Valley Baptist Church met at Mrs. Dennis Allen residence. President Mrs. Anna Walls led the session with scripture by Mrs. Orlie Farran and prayer by Mrs. E. H. Crouch. A program “How To Know God” was presented. Five members received birthday handkerchief showers. Anna Walls won the Bible quiz. Attendees included Genevie, Maxine, Joan, Gracie, Lori, and several other members.
Newfoundland is described as the oldest British colony, formally acquired by Great Britain in 1583, marking the start of its colonial status. The note emphasizes the historical date of formal control by Britain and Newfoundland's long-standing colonial ties.
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