Bulldozer Stalls in Glen White Sanitary Landfill Work
A bulldozer operated by Company C 497th Engineer Battalion Beckley bogged down in a swamp while working on a Glen White sanitary landfill. Under Capt. Robert H. Woolard the unit spent more than 12 hours daily for a week attempting freeing the machine. Acme Constructions Company supplied equipment to recover it seven days after the stall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen White
497Th Engineer Battalion
Acme Constructions Company
Raleigh Insurance Agency
Lily
Main Street
Beckley
Dial
E. Peinee
Avon
Jennings Street
George's Place
Ohio
New York
Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company
5Th Avenue
Huntington
County Clinics Set Next Week
Three Raleigh County health department clinics are scheduled for Wednesday. A well child clinic will run 10:00 to 12:00 in the courthouse basement with Dr C A Smith as clinician. A second well child clinic is 12:30 to 2:30 at Dr Edward Gliserman's office in Montcoal. A general immunization clinic will be 1:30 to 3:30 at Rhodell Youth Center with nurses conducting the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Rhodell
State Police Aid In Search For Two Sisters
State Police and Raleigh County deputies join a search for Hazel Dickens, 7, and Joyce Dickens, 13, missing from Pine Knob since 2 p.m. Monday. They were last seen in a red and white 95a Ford with Florida plate 7W-20362, with George McGraw and Harry Fred Cook of Glen Daniel. The sisters are charged with running away. McGraw faces auto mobile theft charges for a car owned by his brother Carl McGraw, Cook is charged with contributing to delinquency of a minor. Mother believes they planned to go swimming. no word on their location.
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Raleigh
Pine Knob
Hazel Dickens
Joyce Dickens
Virginia Dickens
Florida
George McGraw
Harry Fred Cook
Glen Daniel
McGraw
Carl McGraw
Cook
Tne
Sheriff's Office
Evangelistic Services Underway at Church of God
Evangelistic services are in progress at the Church of God in East Beckley with Elder Thomas Moore of Slab Fork and Elder Ernest Stewart of Lillybrook conducting. The revival, reported by church reporter Sarah G. Braxton, runs from August 1 through August 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
East Beckley
Sarah G. Braxton
Thomas Moore
Slab Fork
Ernest Stewart
Lillybrook
Revival at Mabscott Methodist Church Sunday Night
A revival meeting starts Sunday at 7 30 p m at Mabscott Methodist Church with Rev Lester Tenney as speaker. Church choir and local groups provide music.
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Mabscott Methodist Church
Lester Tenney
Anderson Rites Slated Sunday
Funeral services for Charlie Le Roy Anderson will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Shilo Baptist Church Harper Heights with Elder E Cabell and Rev G C Gilbert officiating. Anderson age 62 died Thursday in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife Grace Harper Heights two brothers James Maben George Lenoir NC two sisters Beulah Jones and Florence Witherspoon Lenoir and one grandson. The body will be taken to the residence from C D Trent Funeral Home at 4 p.m. Saturday and will remain there until the funeral hour. Burial Greenwood Memorial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Leroy Anderson
Shilo Baptist Church
Harper Heights
E. Cabell
G. C. Gilbert
Anderson
Grace Anderson
Charlotte Reid
James
Maben
George
Lenoir
N. C
Beulah Jones
Florence Witherspoon
C. D. Trent Funeral Home
Greenwood Memorial Park
Lester Church Holds Special Anniversary Services
Lester Church observes its ninth anniversary with special services at Lester Methodist Church. Rev M M Mitchell delivers the morning sermon and a church dinner follows. Rev J Blair Beckley gives the 3 PM address with music by multiple local choirs.
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Lester Church
Lester Methodist Church
M. M. Mitchell
Co. H. Edwards
Glen White
Edwards
J. A. Phillips
AME
Winding Guill
Mitchell
J. Blair
Beckley
New Hope
Brothers Fined For Speeding In Raleigh County Jail
Two brothers from Skelton, Carl E. Garner and Estil B. Garner, were released from the Raleigh County Jail after paying 10 fines. Magistrate Cotta White set charges of speeding. James Denver Bedwash posted a $50 bond for a reckless driving appearance. John C. Smith, 33, of Kingsport, Tenn, was jailed by a U.S. Deputy Marshal for a Dyer Act violation. John Bensola Eliott Jr, 36, North Beckley, was ordered to Beckley Police Court for speeding.
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Skelton
Raleigh
Cotta White
Carl E. Garner
Estil B. Garner
James Denver Bedwash
Beckley
J. &. Mays
Bedwash
John C. Smith
Kingsport
Tenn
U.S
Bensola Eliott Jr
North Beckley
Sophia Young People Plan Two Contests at Church Meeting
Sophia Church youth group plans a Buffalo Hunt nickel drive with prizes equal to percentages of top totals. Nancy Riggs and Brenda Gibson won a Bible quiz on St. John 1.23. Boys and girls will compete to boost attendance. losing side hosts a hamburger party. Ruby Duncan leads Monday devotional at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Blair
Ruby Duncan
State Fair Caravan Reservations Slow Beckley Day
Beckley Day at the State Fair is set for Wednesday August 20 with a caravan from Beckley joining at Woodrow Wilson High School at 8 a.m. Dooley said police escorts will lead the group out of town and into the fair with prior notice needed by August 13 noon to reserve parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Beckley
Ivery
Guy Dovey
Woodrow Wilson High School
Dooley
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
Lewisburg
Davis-Stewart School Road
Ing Beckley
Draft Call Sets 11 Percent Army Quota for October
The Army issued a draft call for eleven percent of men in October, matching the September quota. AP reports the same percentage allocation as prior month, reflecting ongoing conscription efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Fat for fritters and fruit fritter tips
Practical note on frying fat depth for fritters. We suggest using enough fat to half cover the fruit pieces when frying batters of apple banana and orange slices for light, tasty fritters.
Marines Enlistees From Marsh Fork High Join For Four-Year Service
Varley Colston Walker and James Edward Bongalis enlisted in the Marine Corps for four years after four years in service. Both are former Marsh Fork High School students who joined at Beckley Marine Recruiting Station. Colston is the son of Warley C. and Mrs. Walker of Naoma Camp Walker. Bongalis is the son of John N. and Mrs. Bongalis of Naoma. They train at Parris Island SC and will later transfer to Camp Lejeune NC for four weeks of additional combat training.
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Varley Colston Walker
James Edward Baongalis
Honest John” Rocket
Marine Corps
Marsh Fork High School
Beckley
Colston
Warley C
Walker
Naoma
Bongalis
John N. Bongalis
Parris Island
S. C
Camp Lejeune
N. C
Understanding Margin Trading and Margin Calls
A summary of how buying stocks on margin works, the 70 percent cash or collateral requirement set by the Federal Reserve, and how brokers issue margin calls. It explains costs around 4 percent, minimum account sizes, and conditions triggering a lender to demand more margin or liquidate positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dawson
AP Business News
NEW York (Ap
Federal Reserve
United States Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange
Exchange
Honor Student Named From Sophia Church of God VBS
Roma Mae Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Davis of Sophia earned the Honor Student title at the Sophia Church of God Vacation Bible School. Her perfect attendance completed workbook and memorized memory verses plus the best project and church declaration earned her the honor. Parents and instructors selected her and Karma will win a free trip to Glenwood Park Youth Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roma Mae Davis
Ed Davis
Sophia
Sophia Church of God Vacation Bible School
Miss Davis
Karma
Glenwood Park
Army Recruiters Enlist 13 Men in Beckley
Thirteen men were enlisted at the U S Army Main recruiting station in Beckley on Thursday and dispatched to Fort Jackson in Washington D C for basic training. Recipients include Greenway F Musick of Delbarton Ezra J Ferrell Beckley Robert L Jones Jr Red Star Garland R Harman East Gulf David K Hayson South Charleston Ira T Webb Mullens Isaac B Bills Gassaway Donald Rollyson Frametown Samuel W Johnson Jr Beckley Jackie L Dickens Madison Jackie W Lancaster Frametown William H Steele Chattaroy George A Amick MacArthur.
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U. S. Army
Beckley
Ft. Jackson
D. C
Greenway F. Musick
Greenway H. Musick
Delbarton
Ezra J. Ferrell
Amanda L. Farrell
Robert L. Jones Jr
Robert L. Jones
Red Star
Garland R. Harman
Flora F. Harman
East Gulf
David K. Hayson
James Hayson
South Charleston
Ira T. Webb
Ira C. Webb
Mullens
Isaac B. Bills
Nora 5. Friend
Gassaway
Donald Rollyson
Troy WW. Rollyson
Frametown
Samuel W. Johnson Jr
Samuel W. Johnson
Jackie L. Dickens
Sidney Dickens
Madison
Jackie W. Lancaster
Leslie E. Lancaster
William H. Steele
James Steele
Chattaroy
George A. Amick
Old Amick
MacArthur
Savings Bonds Sell, Redemptions Fall in First Seven Months 1958
Treasury reports for January through July 1958 show Series E and H Savings Bond purchases totaling 2 395 million with redemptions at 2 916 million. Sales up seven percent, redemptions down 12 percent from last year. July E and H sales rose above July 1957. James F. Stiles Jr. notes 61.6 percent of the 1938 sales goal. Outstanding E bonds total 33 100 million, H bonds 4 158 million, with total cash value 42 258 million up 773 million in one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
James F. Stiles, Jr
Farmer Finds Hidden Cash Behind Chimney in Kentucky Home
Charlie T. Hays, a 20 year resident and farmer in Bowling Green, Ky, found a metal box with $3,000 cash while tearing down his chimney. He said he did not know what had hidden the money but noted it was enough to be appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green
Charlie T. Hays
Hays
Businessmen Asked To Join Caravan
Beckley area businessmen are urged by the Beckley Chamber of Commerce to designate a representative to travel with the Goodwill Caravan. The Chamber notes the 1957 caravan was well received and profitable, aiming to make the current effort bigger and better. Also referenced are municipal levy estimates and fiscal year tax plans for Mab Town in Raleigh County, with detailed receipts and expenditures listed.
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Beckley
State OF
West Virginia
Raleigh
Mab. Scott
Mabsentt
James Sparacino
H. V. Waybright
Buford Sisk
Fred Davis
Eliet Wiseman
T. & Shafer
Frank Marcinko
Recruits suffer ingrown nails and blisters at Parris Island
Inland budget and city payrolls listed for Mabscott West Virginia 1958 show salaries for mayor recorder police chief firemen and city workers. The document details annual disbursements including street repairs equipment pensions and building maintenance with a net levy and outstanding obligations certified by Recorder Waybright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore Ae
Lake-Beckley
Ward
City Abbey
Police Department
Polizemett’s Pension Fund
Thomas Harrison Bailey Dies at 113 in Maple Meadow
Thomas Harrison Bailey age 113 of Maple Meadow died at 8 15 pm Wednesday at a focal hospital after a short illness. The body was moved from Caffee Funeral Home to the residence Thursday at 6 pm. Funeral services set for Friday August 13 at 2 pm at Coal Marsh Baptist Church with Rev Earl Cochran and two other ministers officiating. Burial in Maple Meadow family cemetery. Active pallbearers include Omer Bailey Vernon Bailey Posey Bailey Arnold Bailey Carmen Bailey and Clarence Cochran. Arrangements by Caffee Funeral Home.
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Bailey Bailey
Thomas Harrison
Maple Meadow
Calfee
Coal Marsh Baptist Church
Glyn Daniel
Earl Cochran
Walter Norman
Doff
Omer Bailey
Vernon Bailey
Posey Bailey
Arnold Bailey
Carmen Bailey
Clarence Cochran
Caffee Muneral
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Alvin Thomas
Bill Stack
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Business Mirror
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D. B. Stover
Prosperity
Touch and Go
S.C
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Sere Ee
R. C. Egnor
Crab Orchard
Oak Hill
Logan
Lewis Chevrolet
F. T. Hill
Bluestone Dam
James E. Taylor
W. Va
Cove Creek
Surveyor
Virginian Railway
Webb
NEW
Edger
Disc
Brater
Sanders
Foster Hardware Co
Baath St. Beckley
Eee 1A
Lee
Mabscott
Towithv
Waybright
Ander Ny
Gray L Lumber CO
Orchard
Montgomery Watc
Kloor Sander & Edger
Beckley Ice & Feed CO
Prince St. Dial Cl
Buckley Photo Service
TIM Speedy
Earl’ R
Huddle Earls
Main St
E. Siiverman
Dial CL
Kidd
N. Oakwood Ave
Ley
W.va
Electrolux
Tantory
Ashworth & Sparks
Prince St.‘ Beckley
Joan W
RYE
West Neville
St. Dial
Jar Rothwell
Sander
Todd's Grocery
Higare
Beaver
Thal
Wright
Hadie
Kogera
Temple St. _ UONITZ
Highlander
Aaron Venetian Blind Cleaners
Peckley
Variety
Lewis Transfer
Piney Ave
Call Carolina Super Market
Jan Campbell Music Co
Yoneda Cox
Bias
Beavon Cosmetics
Jennings St
Ola
Walter
MieCorkle Avenue
Dial CI
Gems
Heber Street
Bibb Snyder
Dia
W. S. Gregg
J. H. Stinson
Rex A. Jones
Dean & Price
Ree
WB Jones
Hope
Resoca
Mills
Rob Mann
Maple Fork
B.farl Mann
J Beckley
Hereford
Graham Graham
Wiley
Spruce Grove
Howard Fearn
Bil Wickline
Raymond Keesee
James Wickline
Tom Duncan
Dorald Thompson
Keyser-Bryant Funeral Home Funeral
Keyser-Bryant Funeral Home
Douglas T. Bryant
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