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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1952

Page

4

POW pay and training changes for veterans

The Veterans Administration says a new bill may grant extra daily POW pay and simplified claims for prisoners of war. It also allows additional progressive education or training if the veteran files within 30 days after course completion, with a review of prior denials and possible reconsideration of meritorious cases.

Raleigh Horta Wibo Roy I. Smith Beckley Department Law of Veterans Affairs West Virginia Veterans Administration Smith Ameren Regulasi Filson OBE U.S U. S Nile Nermal Aril Bek Egmtet Vetersin Keining Euter Pravies Vetrans

Thomas Blevins Rites Thursday

Thomas Blevins 60 of 104 Ridge Avenue Beckley will be honored Thursday at 10 30 a m at the Salvation Army Citadel with Rev James Neat and officers from Charlottesville and local corps presiding Burial follows in Mt Pleasant Cemetery Wytheville Va He died Monday after a long illness survived by wife Esta Gunnoe Blevins three sons and three daughters and 12 grandchildren The body will be moved to the family residence at 11 a m Wednesday

Thomas Edward Blevins Ridge Avenue Beckley Salvation Army Citadel James Neat J. Ht. Jones L. J Charlottesville Salvation Army L. &. Moore Mt. Pleasant Wytheville Bleving

Westmoreland Rites Wednesday for John Rufus Westmoreland

Funeral services set for 2 p m at Coal Marsh Baptist Church Glen Daniel for John Rufus Westmoreland 51 of Glen Daniel who died at 1 30 am at home. Burial at Sutset Memorial Park with Rev Samuel S Croy in charge. Survived by wife Rogie Liters and seven sons plus two daughters and many relatives. He was a coal miner and member of United Mine Workers Local 577 Eccles. Born Wise County Virginia July 12 1900.

John Rufus Westmoreland Glen Daniel Coal Marsh Bayuist Sutset Memorial Park Beckley Samuel S. Croy- Westmoreland Brady Melton ALG Pam Telig Wise County John Ida Westmorelan Rogie Liters Fle United Mine Workers of America Eccles Coal Marsh Baptist Church James Ioan, Batty Martins Ville William Elliotts Franklin U. S Nave Great Lakes Charles Ivardane French Elica Cooper Survesor Katharine Wheeler Hinton

Woman appeals fine in whisky sale case

Eva Ingram convicted in City Police Court Monday night on sale of tax paid whisky. She filed notice of intention to appeal and posted bonds for conviction. Earl Burton forfeited a $100 bond on sale and possession of whisky. Arrests were made by Ely police on April 20.

Eva Ingram Earl Burton Cedar Street Ely

Community Notices From East Beckley Area

Neighborhood events and social updates include Rev. Wo OM Neal speaking at East Beckley church for Club No. 8 with Mrs. Virginia Carter as captain. Dinner guests at the Moss home featured several local residents. Announcements note Friendly 12 Club and Usher Board meetings, Raleigh County clubs, and a birthday honor for Marine Etta Mastey.

Wo OM. Neal Willy Nresch East Beckley Virginia Carter Maggie Gamble Cartie Jackson Ray Bridges Louis Moss Friendly 12 Club Odella, Bartley East Park New Hope Baptist Entirch Roardneyes Carol Georgia Delan Jones Eenestine Pates Phylis Thomas Ackson Jr

Funeral set for Joseph Withrow at St Francis de Sales

Rites for Joseph Frank Withrow 74, died at his home on Smith Avenue will be held Wednesday at 1 a.m. in St Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Burial at Sunset Memorial Park. Survived by wife Mary Pollack Withrow, six daughters, three sons, 28 grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Active in United Mine Workers Local 2425 and Beckley Moose Lodge.

Joseph Frank Withrow Smith Ave St.Francis de Sales Catholic Church F. E. B. Kraysick Mullens Sunset Memorial Park Warsaw Poland St Francis the Sales Catholic Church Stanaford The United Mine Workers Beckley Moose Lodge Thaddeus Kosciuszko Society Scarbro Mary Pollack Withraw Adam Bawden Searbro William E. Smith Washington, D. C Joseph Saktes Tams James Kirby Smith Avenue Beckles Mes Willie Aurednick Beckley Jennings Fry Bradley Car Columbus Walter Stamford Frank

Jennings Family Sends Gifts for Raymond Belcher

Phylis and Ann Jennings and Dora Jean sent gifts to Louis and Jeckie Berth for Raymond Belcher. Mrs Howard was assisted by Abrs Bora Snyder, Mrs Lenie Howard, Mr and Mrs Tweedy, Mrs Marlene Lents, Arther Garrett and Wisan Jennings.

Phylis Ann Jennings Dora Jean Raymond Belcher Ony Louis Jeckie Berth Howard Abrs Bora Snyder Lenie Howard Tweedy Marlene Lents Arther Garrett Wisan Jennings

Engineers Help Charter Stephen Sewell Chapter in Richwood

The Appalachian Chapter aided formation of the Stephen Sewell Chapter covering Greenbrier and Nicholas Counties with officers J. W. Raine president and others. Installation was led by A. S. Canpellari. Upcoming meeting planned at Clear Creek Lodge near Rupert on May 22. Election notes appear amid a section on Democratic primary officers for Beckley precincts.

Appalachian West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers Richwood Stephen Sewell Greenbrier-Nicholas J. W. Raine Appalachian Chapter Jiber Waldo LaFon Joan Morton C. Darrah John Hindsley John Wood B. B. Corker Ross P. Johnston State Society Clear Creek Lodge Rupert

Local Precinct Election Officers List With Names

A long list of election officers and precinct numbers is recorded, naming receiving clerks, receiving commissioners, and counting clerks for numerous precincts across regions such as TABOR OSWALD PINEY VIEW PRICE HILL PHILLIPS PEMBERTON RALEIGH PINECREST SPRAGUE SULLIVAN TEEL TENRY WICKHAM CLEVELAND SCHOOL STANAFORD GLEN WHITE TRAP HILL DISTRICT and many more. The document appears as a bureaucratic roster for a Republican primary election in 1982, detailing personnel assigned to each precinct.

Beckley Court House Mary F. Mandeville Geraldine Wilder Marie AL Carter Cherk Edith Dew Inezlair Etances Easy North Kanawha Minna Belle Kellmant Stella Likens Blanche Helton Linabeth Garnette Thelma Donahue J. A.thompson Central School C. Money Mary Zachick Oval Denny Emma — Bowmany Johnstown Road Macil Lang Ing Wayland Redden Lucille Graseclose Jaunita Burd EL Ivy Dunagan Beatrice Trump Granville Bennett Dora Fronts Mable Warren Isabelie Nichol Stovall Previnet East Becle Faye Farley Daley Keaton Erma Ferrell WY Mer Mary Joh Parthenian Warts Previnet Armory Frank Stalstead Albert F. Bryson Yula Durrett J. F. Vaughn Opat Big Alfred Wan Opat Wills Joste Elisan East Park Willie E. Smith Motefita McDaniel Qcle M. Rogers Queen Marison Annie Leegan BRU Dottie Brehtomt Stratton Hgh School Sustine Mabscoty Cewing A. Ray Fink Teena Kirk Carl Woods Neamé Davis Gladys Daves J.B. Kirk Prosper A Cranter Zejtie Stewart Fing Morgan Jerunting Gwinn Wes J. WB Nessing Mahlon Walker Maussioner Erma J. Crewing Geraldine Missioner Ranten Ethel Poeanters Heten Stovers Canty Holtywoon Rees C.F. Price Myson Hetthe Ots J. FL Mabel Miller Mary Laura T Lanark King Tena M. Parker Price Hill Edward L. Ferrell Leva Bailey Retna Dixon Maude D. Cobb Charles Honaker Louise C. Vance Phillips Kate Coulson Wilmer A. Ward Andy McQuade Pemberton Bert Samples D. E. Cox Madon Fink Effie McVey Aileen Cox Surnese Thompson Raleigh John Ward Forrest Fisher Dorsil West Arena Ta‘'‘lor Bergin Sullivan Gladys Akers Paul Medlillion Maud T. Flases Teel Lucille Stover Mae Vass Saran Kesler Laura Morrison J. J. Warden Myrtle Hubacher Tenry B. McMillion Mifred Johnson A.V. Trump Wickham B.C. Aliff Virginia Pack Maude Hedrick Cleveland School Opal Farley Franz Gonde Pearl Tathert Stanaford City Clyde Campbell Dempsey Bailey Carrie Quesenberry Glen White E. B. Wray John Paul Wray Mauri Carrall Okes Bealeithen Becakley Court Jone S ‘Owing Anna Lee Obeda ML F. O'De Ellen Butts Edna L. Howard W. H. Halliday Marlon Riley Mary R. Scott i Gouin George L. Bal Thelma Watkins B. West Betty Jo Lilly Harr Triggs Liycoin School Marcelle Woodall Atrs Tracy Daniel W. H. Walker Glenn Sallack East Beckley Lucy Rakes Edna Payne Sally Ditsra Maurice Wooten Sarah M. Humparies Lucille Criekm Ellen Roush Carrie G. Reardon Parks George Holmes Samuel W. Stotley Francis Callaway Hazel Lillard G. Willis J. S. Besau W. P. Gardner Earl Gulbert Harper Road Ovie Elkins Street Dorothy Dingrich 8. M. White, Jr Silvia Verna Hoskins J. F. Luly Edna Tally Mary Jane McGin Emma Richards Whitstick Lillian Atkinson W. W. Marlin Kew Stratton tHigh School Die Harvey Dollar Collins Cleo Eliot James Anderson 19Th Street Richie Shannon Basil Bailey S. Odge Laurie Cheesebrew Chloe Stover Dittsville C. P_ Maynor Laura BL Stovec Wilbur Winston Lonnie Mayhor Affinity Edra Warrison Kathryn M. Jelly Crah Orchard Lara Whitecotton Virgil Horton Helen Shumate Atha Shrewsbury Stowers Park Basil Wilcox Ada Wood Lena Ellison N.C. Knapp Hollywood Aclle Milam Aga Craig E. W. Hill R. L. Gill Cranberry Fort Lawson Annie Venters Skelton Fred Ritter Margaret Hutchinson Calloway Lois Thurmond Ora Radford J. L. Wallace Gertrude Brage Lillie Richmond John Richmond W. B. Murray Mary Richman Bernice Bostie Oswald Gladys Livels Enos Lively Piney View Sei ‘Iving M. E. Richmond Estheal Hudson Edith Richmond Roy G Deck Day Willis Stevering Joyce Angle Howard Lewis James Thompson John Raines Alvin Price Mussiores J. Akers Berdie Yast Ben St Janey Husie Arndt Lillian Hurt Robert Malcom Cleveland Schont James B. Cook Herbert Chambers Stanaford Emilin Crite Melia Reed Goldie Crower Mary Haynegh Charles E Ramon Trap Hill Lester Edna Carter Gertrude Wingate CG. OH. Rollins W. J. McGingis Albert Simpsons Metalton Lettie Williams Howard Daniel Harper Rudge Miner June Clay Elim Lowerr Walter Patton Eccles Wayie Ballard Elizabeth June Arthur Mary Virginia Glen Daniel Elbert Alen Co L. Lucas Lovey Cover Jean Shumate Trap Hill High School Sidney Albany Milam Balt Alice Slab Fork D Ct Rhodell Marie Fletcher Dewey Dixon Gav Donte Martha Li Nammr's Creek Keith Gilmore Clariece Dows Bertha Little Reed Clack Sirs Shel Escadollat Myrtle Hayworth Doll Wilcox Helen Francis Wills James Pau, Bowers Robert B. Peak Hazel L Acy Tams Glenia Dodson Lillian G. Lowe Anna Stover Jesse F. Maxwell Stutesbury Richard S. Wood Leitha Zeigler Jaanita Banks Louise Jurxer McAlpin Ross L. Hauchins J. Clayton Mary Alice Moore Mary G. Henderson Parley Hill Amanda Lilly Ruth Craddock Hot Coal Pauline Green David L. Moore Buster Poole Ruth Webb Winding Gulf Charles &. Lilly Marie “Moye Bernice Powell Robert Hungate Princewick Ruth Kelly Eula N. Ragland Slab Fork Kathleen Dow Helen Horton Lillie Gore Bettie L. Dow Fast Gulf Hattie Medley C. O. Hill R. E. Nunn John W. Kearns Killarney William Slade Coal City Lemma M. Lilly Ih. Meadows Lula Medows Louise Privett Odd Dan T. White Cecil Shrewsbury Walkertown Theodore Flowers Tracy Wills Sophia W. G. Mooney Pauline — Carnahan H. Thomas Igie Ballard M — Midway la the Cole Lucy Pittsberger Rifie Ema Hawerton Lacey Celta Shady Springs Glen Morgan Roscoe Sutphin Joe Purrow Flossie Withrow Cathryn McLaughlin Whitby Arthur Pack Pansy Stafford Edwin Hairston Elizabeth E Henley Royal A. H. Owensby Harry E. Richmond Shady Springs High School Ada Fvilly Sam ¥. Anderson Joan A Frank David Receiver Sinner S. Js. McVey Ichmond Abraham Hubert Cantar Qphaei Quentin Sarg Dewey Long Andrew S. Burnside Montecat Ernest Acard Long Clifford Richmond Daxton Pot Pine Krab James D Jarrell Sherman Millard Bessie Grif John Gharmiey Dona Paden Helen Sawyers Dorothy Alice Peters Comyner Daniel Mauile Faster Stella Kit Leevale Senna Williams Garnet Araoe Terk Georgia Fraley Lily Mae

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