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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1960

Page

14

Real estate transfers filed in county clerk notes

Deeds on file record of real estate transactions in Shady Spring Town and surrounding districts. Names include J B Thomas as clerk and multiple buyers and sellers such as Sidney and Gladys Anderson to George Vanney, J M Jessup to Walker, Lilly Inc to Link, Shelor to Bales, Howerton to Day, Akers to Bradley, Houck to Bishop, Thompson to Reed, Terreo to Crook Jr, Taylor to Eye, Eagle to Deveres, and Preston to Works with prices ranging from 350 to 7500 dollars. Notes incomplete for final entry at Sylvester.

J. B. Thomas Wiley Sizemore Shady Spring Sidney and Gladys Anderson George Vanney J. M Lucy Jessup Vessie Lila G. Walker Twon James Lilly Inc Jerry L Jean E. Link J. R Thelma Shelor F. F Mae E. Bales Johnny Teresa Howerton Edith B. Day Slab Fork O. D Oma Akers Roy H Evelyn Irene Bradley Coal City Luke M Elizabeth Houck Willie H Edna Louise Bishop Sophia Homer Dick Thompson Arlie Beulah Reed Zobida Stella Terreo Matt Crook Jr Bertha Taylor Christ Hinte Gertrude Eye F. N Mary Eagle Shirley M Doris J. Deveres Beckley A. D. Preston Luther Works Sylvester

Vets Affairs advises widows on higher pay under PL 86 492

News for veterans by the West Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs explains that widows receiving dependency and indemnity compensation may qualify for higher payments if the veteran held a higher rank for at least six months and within 120 days of death or separation. Veterans must inquire at the WV VA office. It also warns about address changes delaying benefits and instructs proper identification in letters to avoid unanswered inquiries.

Veterans Administration West Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs

San Bruno Lily Field Uses 25 Miles Of Sprinkler Lines

The world’s largest calla lily field near San Bruno Mountain south of San Francisco features more than 25 miles of sprinkler pipes supplying water to its vast garden plots.

San Bruno Mountain San Francisco

Polio Clinics Set for Three Raleigh County Sites

The Beckley Jaycee sponsored polio clinics hold third session Wednesday across Beckley Recreation Building Beaver Lions Club Building and Sophia Methodist Church from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Salk vaccine will be given with a new four shot inoculation method approved by the State Health Department. Nurses and doctors from Raleigh County health services staff will supervise, with volunteers coordinating church outreach. About 500 people were immunized at the first two sessions in June and July.

The Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce Raleigh Beckley Recreation Build DeMaiori N. H. Dyer Jaycee Raleigh County Health Department Gulf Woman's Club DeMaioni Sophia Herbert Sutter W. F. Pomputius Lewis N. Fox Walter James Mary Lou Reitz Beckley M. L. Spentgen Minnie Bell Kellman H. E. Melton West Virginia

Over 100 Attend 55 Class Reunion at Elks Club

More than 100 members of Woodrow Wilson High School's 1955 graduating class are expected to attend the reunion dinner in the Elks Club Ballroom at 6 30 p m Saturday. Class officers Julian Trail Charles Lucas and Richard Vecellio made reservations with Mrs Lawrence C Wiseman the sponsor to attend. Bob Harvis will be the master of ceremonies as alumni renew friendships view films and sing the alma mater. Attendees are arriving from Michigan Louisiana Florida Maryland Ohio Virginia and other states for the Eastern United States gathering.

Woodrow Wilson High School Elks Club Julian Trail Charles Lucas Richard Vecellio Lawrence C. Wiseman Bob Harvit Roselyn Davis Harvis Michigan Louisiana Florida Maryland Ohio Virginia United States

Work Sessions Set Next Week for County Teachers

A series of work conferences for elementary teachers runs next week at Beckley Junior High to introduce new Macmillan and Singer series and the Ron-Peterson arithme tic set, with sessions scheduled by grade. NDEA schools receive the new materials. list of participating schools includes Beaver, Bradley, Central, Coal City, Crab Orchard, Cranberry, Cres cent, Eccles, Fairdale, Hollywood, Institute, Lincoln, Mabscott, Montroal, Stickney, Morton-Reaves, Mount View, Pettus, Piney Oaks, Piney View, Shady Spring, Sophia, Sprague, Stanaford, Stoco, Sylvia, Teel.

Beckley Ron—Peterson Macmillan Macmillan Science-Health Series For Grades 4 Through 6, and the L. W. Singer NDEA Beaver Bradley Central Coal City Crab Orchard Old New Cranberry Crescent Eccles Fairdale Hollywood Institute Lincoln Mabscott Montroal Stickney Morton-Reaves Mount View Pettus Piney Oaks Piney View Shady Spring Sophia Sprague Stanaford Stoco Sylvia Teel

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