Bishop Strider Here Sunday For Dedication of Episcopal Church
The Rev. RE L Strider will be in Beckley Sunday to officiate at the dedication of St Stephen s Church on Ellison Avenue. The new brick church seats 350 and has a sanctuary, sacristy, two Sunday School rooms, offices, chancel, parlor, and kitchen. The service will include a door-knocking ceremony, hymns, and confirmation of several parishioners. The women s auxiliary will host a coffee hour after the 11 am service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Strider
Beckley
St. Stephen
Ellison Avenue
O. Worth
Thcir
St Stephen's
Woodlawn Avene
Charisman Hall
Wilson P. Chrisman
May
Strider
Bishan
Foeharen
Graham Breck
David Dunkler
Sanuel Pertis
T. 9. George
Henry Herring
Here Comes the Parade Little League Circus Parade
A Saturday 1 30 p m parade in Beckley features Little League участников in force. Marchers assemble at Woodrow Wilson High School with divisions along Park Avenue First Street Neville Heber Main Kanawha Prince Mether ending by the Court House where a king and queen are crowned. The event includes Boy Scout and Cub Scout groups, Girl Scouts, costumed children, and a bicycle division led by Ferdie Fosters Bicycle Built for Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Little League Mother's Club
Woodrow Wilson High School
Park Avenue
First Street
Neville
Heber
Main
Kanawha
Prince
Mether
Court House
May George Chambers
Ferdie Foster
Husband Accused Of Stabbing Wife In Ice Pick Attack
Lawrence Bridges of West Wickham Negre faces malicious wounding charges in Raleigh County court after Deputy Burks and Constable George arrest him on a warrant secured by the wife’s father William Stanton. Bridges was seen near his home around 7:15 p.m. attempting to move his wife into a car with an ice pick still involved. The Raleigh County Red Cross board meeting, originally scheduled for this afternoon, has been postponed to next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Bridges
West Wickham
Raleigh County
The
American Red Cross
William Price Charged With Fraudulent Jobless Check Receipt
William Price was fined $20 and given a 30 day suspended sentence by Magistrate T. N. Thurman for fraudulently receiving unemployment checks. He was also ordered to repay the money obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Price
T. N. Thurman
Rev D W French Named Pastor For His Twelfth Time
The Freewill Baptist Church renewed Rev D W French as pastor for the twelfth consecutive year at a Sophia meeting. Minor church repairs and grounds work were approved. Trustees elected to one year terms were B Wil l im s, Kenneth Stone, W C Eanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. French
Freeweill Baptist Church
Sophia
B. Willims
Kenneth Stone
Mother of Local Woman Die in Roanoke Virginia
Roanoke funeral rites set for Mrs. Harry T. Hamilton of Beckley West Virginia died Thursday. She is mother of Mrs Rene Bailey 166 Johnstown Road Beckley. Former Beckley resident member of St Johns Episcopal Church Roanoke. Survived by husband one sister Mrs Lillian Miller Charleston one brother Walter C Webb Darton Kentucky two grandchildren three great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Harry T. Hamilton
Touty
Rene Bailey
Johnstown Road
Beckley
Phillips
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Lillian Miller
Charleston
Walter C. Webb
Darton
Hot Rod Auxiliary Women Drivers Get Invitation
A women s auxiliary to the city s Hot Rod Club may form if interest grows. At Beckley Motors the men s group held an organizational meeting with about 20 members discussing affiliating with the national Hot Rod Association. The next meeting is set for next Thursday at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Motor Companys
Charles Sinozich
Naonal
Hot Rot Association
Sinozien
Anyhory
Set
G. L. Bolia
May Induction Ordered for Local Selective Service Board
A May induction order was received by the Local Selective Services Board 18 as clerk Alma Smith reported. Headquarters called an additional 40 Leigh County men for pre induction examinations on Monday May 8:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Services Board
Alma Smith
Selective Service
Leigh County
Ballard Cole 95 Succumbs in Local Hospital
Ballard L. Cole 95 died at 9 20 a m yesterday after a long illness. He was the son of Raleigh Countys first settler James Cale and lived on his fathers farm near his birthplace on South Kanawha Street. Surviving are his widow Virginia Bailey, three daughters and many descendants. He was a witness to Raleigh Countys only murder execution, the 1890 hanging of William J. Brooklyn at Vailes and Piney Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard L. Cole
Beckley
James Cale
Raleigh County
Virginia
Floyd Cot Va
Anna
Ford
Christ
Kanawha Street
Virgi Bailey
Cole
Frey Cole
Suanaford
Pieces
Ray
Low
Ramses
Stanaford
W F. Johnson
Lanare
R. Guilliam
Raleigh
Vailes
Piney Avenue
William J. Brooklyn
Gay Hinton
Eagles Convene Here Saturday
The Fraternal Order of Eagles and its Women's Auxiliary host a two day zone convention at Satses Hall Beckley with initiation ceremonies, a Saturday dance, and guest speakers from Charleston Claibury and others. Members from Beckley Charleston South Charleston Huntington Bluefield Williamson and more attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Order of Bagles
Wit
Beckley
Henry J. Lilly
Byron Stewart
Authe
Moose
Lilly
Charleston
Eagins Hall
Harold Miller
Inclite State
George Prichard
Clabury
H. H. Chinn
Harry Paxton
Monandsville
Memorial Ory
South — Charleston
Huntington
Bluefield
Williamson
Elkins
Davis
Paden City
Point Pleasant
Weston
Pennsboro
Piedmont
Clarksburg
Winners announced in coloring contest for Little League circus
Winners named in a circus coloring contest held to raise funds for the Little League Baseball Park. Prizes include grand prizes of six, five and three circus tickets awarded to children under 12, with numerous local businesses sponsoring panels and prizes. The Mills Brothers and Little League Circus perform at Sprague grounds on April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little League
Sunday Register
W. T. Grant Co
Paula Harless
Church St
John W. Eye Radio
Wiseman
Piney View
Syntha Adams
Henry's
Harald Casali
Lewis St
Barbara Jo Boyd
Kilsyth
Cohen Drug Co
Jeanette Meadows
Raleigh
Rus Pietrantozzi
Orchard Ave
Blue Flame
Dempsey Lee Meadow
Johnstown Road
June Cooper
General Delivery
the Star
Bobby Candler
Vine St
Edna Stone
Bacles
Mills Brothers
Little League Circus
Sprague Grounds
County Girl to Enter WVU Medical Technology Course
A Raleigh County girl, Sheig Joanne H. Pugh of Lillybrook, is among 13 applicants accepted for medical technology training at the West Virginia University School of Medicine. She will complete her last two years within the WVU medical technology department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
School of Medicine
West Virginia University
Sheig Joanne H. Pugh
Lilly Orook
WVU
Armco Foreman Attends National Foremen Meet
East Beckleyan Henry Bartony of Armco Steel Corp. attended the 37th National Association of Foremen and Radio Institute in Dayton. He earned a diploma after a course in technical studies. Police say Bartony confessed to King Tut Drive In entry and a Valued car theft on the 1921 By-Pass. The Raleigh County jail case involves a safe and a stolen vehicle. Commanding officer confirms 51,000 NAF members nationwide. Jennings V Helton completed radio and television course at the National Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radio Institute of Unity
National Association of Foremen
Dayton
Talshea
Henry Bartony
Armeo Mining
Armco Steel Corp
Dploma
Monteval
NAF
United States
Weeny
King Turl
Drive-Inn
Duncan-Catron
Washington
Hollywood PTA Elects Officers
Hollywood PTA held its annual meeting at MacArthur with a costume party and musical program. Officers elected for the coming year include President Ross Lay, Vice President Roger Crawford, Secretary Mrs Elizabeth Worrell, and Treasurer Mrs Morris French. Charter, led by M D Charter of 2225 S Kanawha St, Beckley, supplies scales and meat processing equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood ‘School Parent Teacher Association
MacArthur
Ross Lay
Roger Crawford
Elizabeth Worrell
Treas Tre New Area Representativeurer
Morris French
Toledo Scale Company
M. D
Hilltoppers String Quartet
Charter
S. Kanawha
Shome
East Beckley
Beckley
Charleston
Wi Dixon, Jr
Fire Chief Warns Against Burning Trash During Clean Up
Fire Chief Bernard Martin urges households to avoid starting fires while trash removal is underway. He supports the Spring Clean Up safety drive, promoting use of approved incinerators and burning only small amounts of rubbish under constant supervision to prevent a fire from spreading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Martin
National Fire ‘Protection Odttion
Martin
Ita
Contitra
Williams to Return to Police Duties May First
Beechey satroiman Jess Williams was granted a leave of absence earlier this year to care for his ailing daughter in Florida. He has returned and will resume his duties with the Police Department on May 1, as learned yesterday.
Dinner Guest Notes and Church Services Report
In Beckley area notes several dinner guests are listed from families including the Hitches, Ritchies, Reids, and Banks with visits spanning Detroit Chicago and Skelton. Fayetteville Second Baptist Church schedules afternoon services with Elder Edwards speaking and a missions program led by Home and Foreign Missionary Society. Additional notices include a revival by Rev Sylvester Fleming, a Women’s Club meeting, and community youths’ gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Hitchies
Smoot Street
S. J. Ritchie
Garten
Leroy
Detroit
Joseph
Chicago
Thomas Reid
Camp Rilnte N. J
Sutphin Reid
Juanita Bate Washinster
D. C
J. C. Banks
Skelton
Pfe. Reid
Miss Banks
James Anderson
12Th Street
East BeckleeHeville
Second Baptist Church
Fayetteville
Edwards
Bluefield
the Home and Foreign Monary Society
the Missions
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Bear
Fate of Farley To Jury Today
Henry Earl Farley faces a Mer cer County Circuit Court trial in Princeton for the October 15 shooting death of Walter Fink, a former Beckley cab driver. Final witnesses testified without Farley on the stand as his parents recounted the hunting morning and absence until the discovery of the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Earl Farley
Beckley
Mercer County
Princeton
Farley
Walter Fink
Dewey Farley
Fink
Bazie
Lew Cook
Earl
Four Area Men Enlist At Local Navy Center
Four Beckley area men joined the U S Navy at the Beckley recruiting station, sent to San Diego for training. They are Clarence Edward John 19 of 300 Vance Drive Beckley Billy Ray Davidson 17 of Whippie Homer James Edward Johnson 18 of Iroquois and Johnny Reese Henson 17 of Iroquois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
U.S. Navy
Walter E. Hardester
San Diego
Calif
Clarence Edward John
Vance Drive
Waie John
Billy Ray Davidson
Homer James Edward Johnson
Iroquois
Homer Johnson
Johnny Reese Henson
William Theodore Henson
Second May pre-induction call for 40 local men
The Selective Service Board 18 received a second pre induction call for May. Miss Alma Smith announced that forty Raleigh County men will undergo examinations at 8 30 a m on ER day May 16 at the local Armed Forces Examining Station. A prior call for Wednesday May 7 also covered 40 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service Board
Alma Smith
Raleigh County
Armed Forces
Car Crashes Store Front In Ashworth Building
A run-away automobile crashed through a plate glass window at the Ashworth and Farmer Building on Prince Street around 10 p.m. Thursday, causing about 250 in damages. John Barnabi of Sprague was jailed on a charge of driving while drunk and destruction of property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashworth and Farmer
Prince Street
John Barnabi
Sprague
Assembly of God Sunday Service Apr 27
Valley Drive church sermon and program feature descriptions of African people and their cultures including interesting experiences and a display of curios hosted by Rev. T. M. Waldron, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God
Valley Drive
T. M. Waldron
Paator
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Episcopal Church
Patch Pau
Mose Ramein
Tomas Winener
Women's Auxiliary
Phil Harmonic Choir
Morrie Harvey College
Methodist Temple
Ailey Juicer
Ory
Dormeyer Fryer
Mathers
Universal
South Fayette St
Beckley, W. Va
of Harry Lime
Will
WWNR
Ballard Cole
Seffler
Eagles
Nancy Adkins
Beckley Hardware and Supply Co
Francis Ann Forsyth
Lancaster
Galpatin Music Co
Katy Bivens
South Kanawha
William Penn, Jr
Cranberry
Beckley Music Co
Linda Beaver
Rt. 1
Box M3
Kay Brown
Box
Mabscott
E. M Payne Co
Paul Hamblin
Railroad
J. C. Penny Co
B. Crews
Bailey Ave
Patty Lou Daniel
Glen Daniels
Montgomery Ward and Co
Shelby Stanley
Lanark
Jane Beckley
Crow
John W Eye Radio
Linda Perkins
Crescent St
Joyce Justice
White Oak
Neville Maytag
Brenda Lee Teubert
Summerville
Anna Belle Beckley
Linda French
Grove Ave
Nancy Scott
South
Richard
Area
Eee
Armco Foreman
East Beckleyan
Overt
Stevenson
Jennings V. Helton
National
Hollywood Pta
Alrs
D. W. Turner
L. T Williams
Eagle
M. E. Saunders
Pfarette National Solicitor
Sylvester Fleming
Sunkin Stana- MW
Iety
Ephenson
Women's Club
Carrie Turner
Beckley Insulation Co
Navy Center
Mrs
Paul Moore
French West Africa
Duncan Phyfe
Sheraton Commode
Paiis
Clark Stores
Beceley, W. VA
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