Raleigh County centennial marks kickoff with queen crowning
Miss Raleigh County and Miss Beckley were crowned by Governor Okey L. Patteson at Black Knight Country Club as Raleigh County begins a week long centennial celebration. The governor led a cavalcade to town, while registration for old timers opened at the First Baptist Church. The giant centennial pageant was postponed due to rain and rescheduled for tonight at Woodrow Wilson High School stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Beckley
Okey L. Patteson
Black Knight Country Club
Myra Sue Roush
Mary Milano
Elie Ballard
Sophia High School
Patterson
Sophia
Mt. ¢ Hope
Raleigh County
First Baptist Church
Neville’ Street
Minta England
Summers‘ County
Sarah Warden
Columbus, O
G. B. Wyatt
East Main Street
Ida S. M. O'Rei
Bg. M. Guy
Sonny Hanaker
Arbett
Sylvia Davis
Saxon
C. HL Deem
Richs'Dod
John Willie Smith
A B. Redden
Paris Stover
Clear Fork
C. G. Wauhop
Berkley
C. H. Deem
Richwood
Woodrow Wilson High School Stadium
Safety Upgrades Urged for Hazy Mine by Inspectors
An original Bureau of Mines inspection of Shank Coal Company's No 1 mine near Hazy recommends timbering, surface storage of blasting materials, and immediate firing of shots after charging. It calls for surface ventilating fan, fireproof stoppings, preshift checks, deralling devices, reduced electrical hazards, underground firefighting gear, no smoking, and a check in out system. Hall notes adequate clearance, shelter, power lines, escapeways, and use of permissible lamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RP. Shank Coal Company
Hazy
Bureau of Mines
M. E. Hall
Raleigh County
Hall
Auto collision seeks $700 damages in Raleigh suit
Melvin Danberry of Beckley filed in Raleigh County Circuit Court seeking $700 for personal injuries and auto damage from a two car crash on January 14 1949 on Central Avenue. Defendants are Nena V Ross and Paul Kaskuva local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Danberry
Beckley
Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's
Nena V. Ross
Paul Kaskuva
Central Avenue
Danberry
Kaskuva
Nena Ross
William Cline Found Guilty on Non-Support Charge
William Cline of Princewick was found guilty of non-support of his wife and child. He must pay $50 per month to his wife and $20 per month for the child, plus costs. He was committed to Raleigh County Jail for failure to post bond. Extra large and misshapen eggs should not be set for hatching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Meadows
William Cline
Princewick
Cline
Raleigh County
Federal prisoners moved to Raleigh County jail
Three federal prisoners were placed in Raleigh County jail for safekeeping per day jailer William Bowles. Wilbur P. Harris, convicted in Charleston federal court for bringing a stolen car across the state line, faces eleven months at Millpoint. A juvenile from McNaweth County jailed for passing counterfeit money will stay one month before trial due to Charleston jail lacking juvenile facilities. Junior Brown Martin faces forgery and use of U.S. checks charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Wiliam Bowles
Wilbur P. Harris
Charleston
Millpoint Pitas
Morris B. Imboden
McNawet
H County
Secret Service
Junior Brown Martin
U.S
Dorcas Ave Man Forfeits $87 Bond in Police Court
Beckley officer Dorcas Avenue resident Beckleyan Van Allison forfeited an $87 bond after missing Police Court before Judge Anthony Sparacino. Arrested last Saturday, Allison faced charges of profanity assaulting an officer and intoxication. Two other men cited for drunken driving were fined 50 dollars and costs. Willard Pullen of Beckley paid 50 dollars and costs plus 10 dollars more for driving without a license and was jailed in default. Robert Medekeen paid the fine and had his license revoked for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckleyan van Allison
Dorcas Avenue
Anthony Sparacino
Allison
Willard Pullen
Beckley
Raleigh
Robert McKeechen
Gift Shop opens in Oak Hill and Dairy Queen expands
The Gift Shop held its official opening in the remodeled Stanley Building on McCreery Street owned by Robert Wilson of Beckley. Dairy Queen, Inc. opened in Oak Hill with Robert Sheffler as president and Richard Hatfield as manager, marking the chain’s 23rd Virginia branch and one of 1,400 stores nationwide. Clinton H. Dew opens a general auto repair shop at 403 Valley Drive offering repairs, tires, batteries and soon home appliance service. Elizabeth Liftle of Beckley now operates the Pull-’Bone Drive-In on Route 19 21 after purchasing the business from John Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
McCreery Street
Oak Hill
Valley Drive
Clinton H. Dew
Dew
New York
Beckley
Elizabeth Liftle
Dave's
John Mason
Four Men Appear Before Thurman in Beckley Court
Four men appeared before City Magistrate T. N. Thurman yesterday. Floyd Walker Hunter of Beckley was fined 10 dollars and costs for hazardous driving. Robert Jackson Persinger of Beckley was found guilty of driving on the wrong side and fined 10 dollars and costs. Tommy Bale of Mount Tabor waived a preliminary hearing on auto theft charges and remains jailed with his wife Virginia, who fled with him. Bud T. Cochran of Daniels was the fourth man, charged with non support, who appealed a guilty verdict and posted 500 dollars bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. Thurman
Floyd Walker Hunter
Beckley
Robert Jackson Persinger
Persinger
Tommy Bale
Raleigh
Ball
Virginia
Bud T. Cochran
Daniels
Thurman
Cochran
Bruce Humphrey Buys Property in Town District
Bruce Humphrey and wife purchased Lot 3 in North Hills Addition Town District with improvements from Annie C. Fleener for about $8,000. Other transfers include Finley Ratliff to William Pritchard Lot 22 Hager Subdivision Beckley about $4,500 and Lilly Land Co to John and Nellie Michael part of Lot 65 Lilly Plane Shady Spring District about $509.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Humphrey
North Hills Addition
Annie C. Fleener
Raleigh
Finley R. Ratliff
William T. Pritchard
Hager
Beckley
Lilly Land Company
John C. ‘Michael
Nellie Michael
Jess P. Richmond
East Beckley
Harrah Brothers Plead Guilty on Two Charges
Sherman and Fred Harrah of Winding Gulf pleaded guilty before Magistrate Charles Burdiss in Sophia to intoxication and assault. Each fined $5 and given toasts. Failure to pay fines could send them to Raleigh County Jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Fred Harrah
Winding Gulf
Charles Burdiss
Sophia
Raleigh
Missing in Korea Pfc James V. Redden
Pfc James V. Redden, of Raleigh County and Shady Spring High School, has been missing in Korea since August 2, 1950. His mother Mrs Sadie Redden of Mahscott was notified August 21 by the Secretary of the Army. Redden joined January 6, 1949 and trained at Fort Knox before heading to Japan in April 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Redden
Sadie Redden
Mahscott
Secretary of the Army
Pfc
Redden
Co. C. Elehth Cavalry Regiment
First Cavalry Division
Mie
Ft. Knox
Japan
Mount Fuji
Raleigh County
Shady Spring High School
Grandview
WVU Emphasizes Practical Work For Mining Students
West Virginia University highlights hands on field training for mining students as the key to mastering coal industry work. The program stresses real world tasks and safety in simulated mining environments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia University
Arkwright
Christopher Coal Company
Morgantown
H. William Ahrenholz, Jr
James Magro
Deadline Set Up On WWII Medals
The Defense Department reopened a nearly year long period for recommendations for World War II medals. Wartime awards include the Medal of Honor and Distinguished Service Cross among others. submit details of acts of bravery to the appropriate Service branch in Washington with witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense Department
Washington
Ex POW contact info released through Provost Marshal
Roy I. Smith of the West Virginia Veterans Affairs Office says the Provost Marshal's Office keeps a complete file of all ex POWs. Data will be released to veterans upon direct written request with identification and purpose. Requests should be sent to the Provost Marshal General in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy I. Smith
West Virginia
Three Couples File For Wedding Licenses
Marriage license applications filed in Raleigh County Clerk's office include Jack Denney 32 of Monteval and Mabel Massey Scale 35 of Dry Creek. Donald Shrewsberry 22 of Daniels and Madeline Meador 21 of Daniels. Charles Loving 44 of Eccles and Violet Bailey 27 of Sand Lick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Clerk
Jack Denney
Monteval
John Denney
Mabel Massey Scale
iDry Creek
Gilbert Massey
Donald Lee Shrewsberry
Daniels
Lonnie Shrewsberry
Genera
Madeline Meador
Essie Meador
S Floyd Meador
Charles Loving
Eccles
lViolet Bailey
Sand Lick
Also Mentioned on This Page
Planning and Zoning Commission
William Larew
U. S
Dorcas Ave
Amanne Pew
Hydres
Cade Aus
Tomar
Grandmais
Lhewre Brass
Martes
Cohen Drug Store
Neville ST
Tony Hoaert
Aig
Bert
Nor
CS Acess
Barts
Moka
Ptyl Woney Beck
McCreery St
Dairy Queen
Robert Wilson
Fisher Flowers
Wilson
Stewarts Garage
Burleson Motor Company
Mountain Motors, Inc
I Harrah
J. V. Redden
Korea
Lewis
Neville
Bower
Tois & Teens
Avo
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!