Book Unit For Raleigh Fayette To Be Available Next March
State librarian Miss Dora Ruth Parks and Raleigh Fayette County officials outlined a plan for a bookmobile delivering about 17 000 books to Raleigh and Fayette Counties by March 1 1959. Robert Bullen will survey communities served with guidance from an advisory committee of five county representatives. Funding and county court approval are needed to operate the bookmobile, with Mount Hope suggested as a potential headquarters location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Fayette
Dora Ruth Parks
C. H. Graham
John J. Flanagan
Robert Bullen
Fayelle
Bullen
Flanagan
Mrs Webb Undergoes Surgery in Beckley Hospital
Mrs L H Webb of Flat Top is listed in satisfactory condition at Beckley Memorial Hospital Beckley after undergoing surgery. She is employed at Pinecrest Sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Webb
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Beckley
Pinecrest, Sanitarium
Marshall College Fall Semester Opens September 8
The fall semester at Marshall College starts September 8 with Orientation week for freshmen not in advance sessions. Freshmen registered report September 14, classes begin September 15, freshmen registration September 11, and upperclassmen register September 12-13.
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Marshall College
Over 30 Models in Show at Stratton High School
The Women’s Improvement League presents a back-to-school fashion show at Stratton High School Auditorium featuring more than 30 models from kindergarten to college age. Bernice M. Booker sings solo, Annetta Monroe and Sandra Belton perform, with Marilyn Warren on piano. Mrs. Simeon Warren announces the event. models come from local stores and the Tennis Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Improvement League
Stratton High School
Bernice M. Booker
Annetta Monroe
Sandra Belton
Simeon Warren
Marilyn Warren
Mobile X Ray Unit Sets Record In Marsh Fork Visit
Mrs. C. C. Lewis announced 283 persons were X-rayed Monday and Tuesday at Marsh Fork High School by the Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association mobile unit. Volunteers included Mrs. Harry Workman, Mrs. David Whitt, Mrs. Wanda Hale, Mrs. J. Chapman, Mrs. Alfred Hale, Miss Patty Jarrell, and Miss Ella Sue Humphrey. The unit heads to Beckley for Thursday through Friday, parking at the Raleigh County Memorial Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Lewis
Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Marsh Fork High School
Harry Workman
David Whitt
Wanda Hale
J. §. Chapman
Alfred Hale
Patty Jarrell
Ella Sue Humphrey
Beckley
Raleigh County Memorial Building
NAACP Raleigh County Branch Plans 7:30 PM Meeting
The Raleigh County NAACP branch will hear committee reports at the Central Street Baptist Church East Beckley at 7 30 p m today. President H E Davis urges all members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Central St. Baptist Church
East Beckley
H. E. Davis
Hedrick Named Speakers Slated for GOP Women Events
Mrs. Velma Hedrick named president of the Raleigh County Republican Women’s Club succeeding Mrs. Harold Miller who resigned to move to Morgantown and pursue a master’s degree. Dinner co chairmen Hedrick and Kes singer will host Aug. 30 with local and national figures expected.
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Raleigh County
Republican Woman's Club
Harold Miller
Ime Champienss
Aidibuary
Miller
Morgantown
West Virginia
University
First Method
Velma
Harold) Hedrick
Vernie Higginbotham
Irene Moye
Eliza Powell
John Lubich
Hedrick
Ted Kessinger
John D. Hoblitzell Jr
Chapman Revercomb
Helen Holt
Max DeBerry
Harrisville
State Supreme Court of Appeals
Bluestone Valley Fair Set Three Days
The Bluestone Valley Fair runs September 1 12 and 13 at Spanishburg. Sponsored by Spanishburg Community, Spanishburg High School, and Princeton Bank and Trust Co. Gates open 6 p m on September 11 and close at midnight on September 13. Entries due by 9 a m September 13. Officers include President J K Lilly Vice President Carl Barton Secretary Mrs James Meyers Assistant Secretary Sunny Lilly Reporter Jack Nester and Manager Mack Wimmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spanishburg
Spanishburg High School
Princeton Bank and Trust Co
Princeton
J. K. Lilly
Carl Barton
James Meyers
Sunny Lilly
Jack Nester
Mack Wimmer
Hot Coal Cemetery Clean-Up Scheduled
The third annual old time working day at Hot Coal Cemetery will be on Labor Day. Men should bring tools to start cleaning at 7 a.m. Women bring a basket lunch for a noon picnic. The program resumes at 1 p.m. with a local musical group. Oli Rhodes chairs the cemetery committee urging attendance.
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Rhodell
Pansye Whittaker Rhodell
RNS
King
Archie Blevins
Sam Blevins
Sgt
Preston
Yukon King
Archie
Nyrestle
Vopen
Iis
Raleigh-Fayette
Mount Hope
NAACP
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L&b
Pass - Beckley
Confab
Stoco High
Stoco
Camp Beckwith
Fayette County
Sao
Nikki Burdiss
Mary Lou Warden
Patricia White
Dallas Fix
Linda McDorman
Lacy Farley
Robert Lee Lewis
Sprague Area
Sprague
Katy Ricketts
Elizabeth Smith
Patricia Newland
Lyle Hood
Grant Helvey
Brent Helvey
Johnny Almond
Dane Black
Marsha Cole
Paulette Cole
Judy Wallace
Melvin McVey
Larry Daniel
Judy Bolen
Beverly Waddell
Minnie Mitchem
Erma
Lee Bolen
Jack Craver
Arthur Cook
Clifford Warden
Harry Blake
Jeannie Daniel
C. T. Burdiss
Reid Daniel
Harry S. Truman
Democratic Executive Committee
Hulett C, Smith
Hulett C. Smith
Democratic National Committee
Harry
Truman
Charleston
U. S
Hubert Humphreys
Minnesota
Moundsville
John Kennedy
Massachusetts
Parkersburg
Smith
Joseph Clark
Pennsylvania
Velma Hedrick
Bluestone Valley Fair
Cor
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Works
Beckley-Pineville
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