Eisenhower Honored by National PTA at Denver Convention
Newly honored life members of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers are President and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Mrs. James C. Parker of Grand Rapids, Michigan, presented the honors, noting the PTA’s more than eleven million members value his welfare work for children. The PTA includes over 44,500 local groups across 50 states plus the District of Columbia and military bases. The sixty-third annual convention runs May 17 to 20 at the Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Dwight D. Eisenhower
James C. Parker
Grand Rapids, Mich
National Congress
Eisenhower
PTA
Fifty States
District of Columbia
Municipal Auditorium
Denver
Colo
Public Notice in Raleigh County School Land Suit Pace
Order of publication in Raleigh County Circuit Court on April 21 1959 in Chancery School Land Suit No 75 Allen John et al requires all defendants and unknown claimants to appear within one month after the publication to defend interests in numerous parcels listed by certification and owner names including Katie Foist Phillip J Burdette Oscar Hall Davis Frank Evans and others and to protect their rights in lands valued for the School Fund sale and general relief with clerk Rold Hanks and solicitor Anthony Sparacino listed.
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Allen
John
Circuit Court
Raleigh County
Beaver Creek
Shady Serings
Est
Virginia
Trail
S. W
Pickshin
Slab Fork
West Virginia
Katie Foist
Katie
Clear Fk
Coal
Clear Fork
Burdette
Phillip J
Honaker
Phyllis A
Herbert
Lilly
Worrell
R. M
Legg
Levi
Arnett
Marsh Fork
Cook
Theodore
Evelyn
Pettry
Hall
Oscar
Nora
Beaver
Shady Spring
Leigh County
Davis
Frank
Inez
Fee
New River
Shady Springs
Evans
Harold D
Shady Grove
Roark
Barney
Lilly Ld. Co
Wallace
Walter and Bell
Wildwood
Beckley Mun
Mahan
Walter Et al
Roosevelt
Reid, James
Alice
Raleigh Ct
Sweeney
B. T
Lincoln Add
Thomas, Mary L
Ratcliff
Raleigh Court
Thompson
Buford
la Fayette St
Wright
Pidgie
Beckley Ct
R. L
Mersh Fk
Trap Hill
Rogers
Bertha
Oakhurst Inc
Bennett
R. F
Mazie
Foist
Kern
Kathleen
Reid
James
Barney W
W. I
Thomas
Mary L
Walter
Bell
Rold Hanks
Anthony J. Sparacino
Law Day U S A. A public service column on liberty
The West Virginia State Bar presents a public service column explaining May Day as Law Day U S A. It emphasizes government of law over men, constitutional rights, and the contrast with tyranny and communism. It urges rededication to liberty and equality under law and notes Eisenhower’s proclamation designating May 1 as Law Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Bor
West Virginia State Bar
America
Eisenhower
U.S.A
First Trap Hill Student Enters Teen Road-e-o
Ronald Osborne of Trap Hill High is the first entry in the fourth annual Teenage Road-e-o sponsored by the Beckley Junior Chamber. The event btn May 3 with a May 1 deadline for ethics. tests at Raleigh Coca-Cola Building and Kroger parking lot. Judges include City and State Police. Jayceettes provide lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trap Hill
Ronald Osborne
Glen Daniel
Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce
Clarence Clay
Clay
Ikoadeo
Raleigh
Coca-Cola
Two Granddaughters Born to Barker Family
Rhodell couple Mr. and Mrs. Fred Barker welcomed two granddaughters within hours on April 20. Victoria Ann, 7 lb 4.5 oz, was born at Beckley Memorial Hospital to their son-in-law Airman First Class David Albee and daughter Ca role Barker Albee. Pamela Dawn, 7 lb 4 oz, followed in Washington DC to their oldest son and his wife Rev. and Mrs. Fred Barker Jr. Gloria Nuckleby of Minot, N D, is the child’s mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodell
Fred Barker
Victoria Ann
Beckley Memorial Hospital
David Albee
Pamela Dawn
Washington, D. C
Barkers
Fred Barker Jr
Albee
Carole Barker
Ard
Walter Albee
East Bank
Barker
Gloria Nuckleby
Minot
N. D
Thirteen Boys Return To Juvenile Court
A total of 13 juvenile males charged in eight cases appeared before Juvenile Court Judge Harry L McCreery on Saturday. They were released to the custody of their parents and are to return on the next court day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. McCreery
Minister James W Wither Spoon Attends WV Seminar
The Rev James W Wither spoon pastor of Beckley Presbyterian Church plans to attend the Minister s Seminar for Presbyterian Seeds of West Virginia at Jackson s Mill today on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Witherspoon
Beckley
Miner Injured In Coal Mine Accident At Koon Ridge
Donal F. Kessler, 44, of Hines, an employee of Koon Ridge Coal Co., is listed in satisfactory condition at Beckley Memorial Hospital after being caught between a buggy and a top in the mine. He suffered pelvic injuries and was admitted Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donal F. Kessler
Hines
Koon Ridge Coal Co
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Kessler
Doss Cora Virginia dies in Mullens area funeral planned
Mrs Cora Virginia Doss of Jonben dies at 4 p m Friday April 24 in a Mullens hospital aged 173. Funeral at 2 p m Monday April 27 at Jonben Arch of G with Rev Paul Kade officiating. Burial in Jonben Cemetery. Body to Webb and Neal Funeral Home to Roscoe Lilly residence Sunday final viewing before service. Active pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doss Doss
Cora Virginia
Jonben
Mullens Hospital
Paul Kade
Beechwood
Webb and Neal
Vance Drive
Roscoe Lilly
Lawrence Bolen
Eugene Lilly
Cecil Adkins
Donald Bolen
Letis Wills
Charles Pegram
Sweeney Sweeney
Earnest Guy
Beaver
Williams and Craven
Sophia
Beaver Methodist Church
Virgil Cook
Dewey Wilson
Bluemules Memorial Gardens
Ralph Blake
Local Trades and Services Classified Snippet
A compact catalog of listed services and items including chiropodist contact, bookkeeping and tax service, bicycle and power tool repair with parts, plumbing and heating, radio repair with pickup service, antique furniture, marine plywood boat with motor, used lumber, and a new Admiral refrigerator and electric range priced at 285 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead
Bill's Home and Auto Supply Inc
East Rainelle
W. C. Rogers Plumbing & Heating
Temple St
Dial
Admir Admiral
Eleca
Mullens
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State OF
State OF West Virginia
Circle K
Beckley College
Circle-K
Raleigh Count
Larry Kesler
Dexter Morton
Webb & Neal Funeral Home
S. Oakwood Ph
Funeral Home Phone
South Oakwood Ave
Amos E. Quesenberry
Quesenberry
So. Kanawha St
Kyle Davis
Dial CL
Oakwood
Paul Thompson
Vicxeter
Sam Black
Joe Leon
Lilly Heights
Sprague
Robert L. Amick
Pecans Newspapers
Prince St. Dial
Henry Jones
Dramex
E. Shrewsbury
Daniels
Sanders
Oceana Lumber and Supply Company
Oceana
Henry Lilly
Todd’s Grocery
Gray Lumber Co
Crab Orchard Dial
Sander & Edger
Beckley Icf & Feed CO
Prince St
Sander
Montgomery Ward Beckley
W. Va
Bank OF Raleigh
F. D. IL. C. Photographers & Printers
Steegg Fee
Earl R. Huddl
Earls Studio
Main St
Buckley Photo Service
Church Street
B. E. Silverman
Grover St. Clair
J. E. St. Clair Dial
Pioneer Apa
Mercer
Williams Top Shop
AMATO
Hoffman Dealer
Haddad’s TV & Furniture CO
By Pass
Meadows Lumber
Ashworth & Sparks, Inc
Pickup & Delivery
Ashworth Firestone
Prince St. Ph. CL
Lovitz Television
Reese and Service Service
John W. Eye
West
Neville St
Ford Tractor
Homer Warden
Cecil Shrader and Sons
Princeton
Crab Orchard
Ford Tractor R
R. Lares
Cam Thompson
Beckley Ice & Feed
D. B. Stover
Orkin
Wade Bailey
Bob” Gyke
Nichols
A.W
Jan Campbell Music Co. Dist
W. H. Lane
J. H
Jim Green
Raleigh Insurance Agencey
Main Street
Murphy's
Heckley
Beckley Real Whitesville
Securall
Pasadena
Calif
AVON
Avon Products
McAlpin
Lego
Helen
Coalwood
Summers
Monroe
Greenbrier
King Tut
New York Area
Huntington
Broadway
Huntington Station
N. Y
Clement
New York
P. O
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Hilbig
President Hotel
Care Beckley Newspapers
Fuzi
R. B. Ashe
Dean and Price
Bibb Snyder
Pri
South Point
Ohio
East Edge
U.S
Morrison Grain Co
P.O
Ironton
R. L. and
J. H._ Stinson
Jones Construction Co
Roy A. Jones
W. B. Jones
Basil
Ross Spangler
Rhodes
Beckley Hatchery
Crosier
Oak Hill
AKC
H. C. Cantley
Rock Creek
Traveler
Call
R. W. Woodward
W. E. Souder
South Sand Branch
W. Rogers
Dial ST
B. Earlsarame
W. H. Canterbury
W. H. Motors
Living. Com
Zenith
Prince St. Ph
Ph. HO
Mercer Street
Miocene Excee Tractor Sales
Raleigh “Motor
Ally
Shawkey Lilly
French Street
K. W
Beckley Glass. Co
Breckinridge
Crook’s
New Raleigh Rd
Beckley Glass CO
Valley Drive
Sm All Brands
Prince
Hudson
H.p. Planet Jr
el Planet Tiller
E & Feed CO
Breckinridge CO
Klaus
McCreery St
Skelton
Formic
EEE Harvey Cabinet CO. Distributors
Beckley, W. Ve
Earwood St
Elks Club
Henry Conway Hardware
Neville
National Bankers Life Insurance Company
R.B. Alire Beckley Hotel
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