Beckley Drama Tour Sees $2 Price Cut For Three Day Trip
A West Virginia Historical Drama Association spokesman announced a $2 price drop for the Tennessee and North Carolina three day tour, now $27.50, aided by two nights lodging in Cherokee. Reservations extend to Friday noon or until 33 spots fill, with a first come, first served policy.
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Tennessee
North Carolina
West Virginia Historical Drama Association
Julian Williams
Cherokee
N. C
Gatlinburg, Tenn
Chero
Harry Anderson
Eugene L. Kee
Gatlinburg
Scott
Daisy Keaton
Faye Parley
van Hunter
Kermit Locke
The
Land
J. Mush Cook
Oceana
Possi Joe Rossa
Commerce
Mac Dodd
Hinton
Belle
Point Elementary
Williams
Laurel Terrace
Beckley
Ary Air Force Sign 21 Recruits
The Beckley offices of the Army and Air Force signed 21 men last week. Nine Army recruits were sent to Fort Jackson South Carolina and 12 Air Force recruits to various bases including Lackland Air Force Base Texas and Pope Air Force Base North Carolina. Names include Leslie W. Brooks Henry D Burrell Omer F Ball and others with listed hometowns Squire East Lynn Jeffery Marie Delbarton and Ury among the locales.
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Beckley
Army
Air Force
Fort Jackson
D. C
Leslie W. Brooks
James C. Brooks
Squire
Bobby J. Tucker
Robert M. Tucker
Henry D. Burrell
Henry M. Burr
Tex
James Buller
Clear Creek
Pope Air Force Base
N. C
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
Cecil G. Ramsey
Cottle
Larry A. Beckner
Charleston
Thomas E. Houghton
Edgar A. Webb
Montgomery
John V. Patterson
Hernshaw
Robert E. Howard
Arthur M. Vickers
Madison
Stratton Teachers Return From Mexico City Visit
Two Stratton teachers return after a four week stay in Mexico City. Mrs. Thomas Evans, Spanish instructor, studied at the University of Mexico and notes villagers poverty and lingering traditions. Mrs. Bernard Harless, home economics teacher, shares impressions of courtesy religion and local landmarks. Evans earned a bachelor’s from West Virginia State College and did graduate work at Western Reserve University.
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Stratton
Mexico City
Thomas Evans
University of Mexico
Bernard Harless
Evans
Our Lady of Guadalupe
WVU Extension Announces Area Classes for 1956-57
The University Extension program lists target communities and courses for the first semester of 1956-57. Becl ey will offer education and four courses. Hinton history three. Lewisburg education four. Peterstown education four. Pineville history three. Rainelle sociology three.
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West Virginia University Extension
E. B. McCure
University Extension
Beckley
Hinton
Lewisburg
Peterstown
Pineville
Rainelle
James Herbert Bolen 57 Besoco funeral Thursday
Funeral services for James Herbert Bolen 57 Besoco will be held at 2 p m Thursday at Besoco Methodist Church conducted by Rev Linsey Basham with burial in Hannah Lilly Cemetery. Bolen died Monday night in a local hospital after a four week illness attributed to cancer. Born Sept 7 1899 at Odd he was a son of Aaron Washington Bolen and the late Martha Jane Shrewsbury Bolen. He married Virgie Garretson May 3 1931 who survives him. He worked at the Besaco mine 29 years and was a member of United Mine Workers Local 647. Surviving: wife, father, three daughters Susan Gayhart Evelyn Walker and Freda Rainelle. three sons Okey Clarence and John Horace. two sisters Sadie Maxwell Chloie Stanick. four brothers Carl Lonie Esau George. The body will be taken to residence at 5 p m today from Melton Mortuary. Pallbearers listed.
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James Herbert Bolen
Besoco
Besoco Methodist Church
Linsey Basham
Charley B. Cox
Hannah Lilly
Odd
Bolen
Aaron Washington ,Bolen
Lillybrook
Martha Jane Shrewsbury Bolen
Virgie Garretson
Besaco
Ias
United Mine , Workers of America
Susan Gayhart
Chicago
Evelyn Walker
White Oak
Freda Rainelle
Okey Herbert
Clarence
John Horace
Ft. Knox
Sadie Maxwell
Strawsbury
Ohio
Chloie Stanick
Carl
Lonie
Esau
George Bolen
Nine Men Sent To State Prison From Raleigh County Jail
Nine inmates from Raleigh County Jail were moved to the State Penitentiary at Moundsville to begin sentences, mostly from Raleigh County Criminal Court. The transport included Reed T. Fulkner, Willie Brown, Marvin Akers, Henry Akers, William Peak, Sampson Williams, Bucy Mitchum, Cecil W. Bibb Jr., and James C. Meadows. Fulkner, Brown, and Meadows had parole violations. Brown and Meadows jailed June 19. The Akers brothers were extradited from Cedar Rapids on grand larceny charges. Bibb Jr. is jailed for armed robbery. Williams convicted of murder. Mitchum jailed for license revocation and driving drunk.
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Raleigh County
State Penitentiary
Moundsvile
Penitentiary
Reed T. Fulkner
McDowell County
Willie Brown
Valdosta
Marvin
Henry Akers
William Peak
Widemouth
Sampson Wiliams
Jonben
Bucy Mitchum
Shady Spring
Cecil W. Bibd Jr
James C. Meadows
Fulkner
Brown
Publication permission and eligibility rules for Beckley contest
The model notes publication permission required with entries. Family members of Beckley Newspapers Corp employees are not eligible. Submit subject matter details such as location and people. Judges' decisions are final. Ten winners receive a certificate and a print of the winning photo. Return the winning photo negative to The Register after review on Thursday.
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Beckley Newspapers Corp
Practical Nurses Class To Graduate Thursday
The first class of the School of Practical Nursing sponsored by the Miners Memorial Hospital Association will graduate Thursday at 7 PM in the Raleigh County Vocational School. Nineteen women and one man completed the one year course and will receive certificates entitling them to licenses as practical nurses.
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School of Practical Nursing
Miners Memorial Hospital Association
Raleigh County
Paul H. Streit
Washington, D. C
United Mine Workers of America Welfare and Retirement Fund
West Virginia University Sets Freshman Week Start
Freshman week at West Virginia University begins September 10 with a general convocation in the Field House. Activities include tests, orientation sessions, and meetings for freshmen, with open houses and a community reception planned through September 17.
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West Virginia University
Joseph C. Gluck
Rome
Field
Wesley Youth Center
Mountainlair
Tomato growers urged to pick today at Becklay Market
Market manager Oscar Hutchinson urged growers to harvest green maure tomatoes today and bring them to Becklay Farmers Market. He said a large trailer could be loaded and a buyer would take about 500 boxes. This week’s final picking is expected. a large trailer was loaded Tuesday.
Public Health Leaders to Address State Meet
Public health leaders will highlight the two day conference of the West Virginia Public Health Association opening in Beckley September 13. Mrs Thelma Sanders, executive director, said the event is first in Beckley with no registration fee. Attendees may register for any session. two luncheons and a banquet are planned and social programs arranged at the Beckley Hotel.
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Incellig
West Virginia
Sanders
Beckley Hotel
Wayne Gadd
Princeton
Mercer County
Th and Jealth Association
Ada May Sttter
Parkers
Uig
Wyoind
Gadd
UO Seasion
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Virginia Peck
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Mary Lee Peter
Dolores Marino
Beard School of Dance
Pat Windle
F.l Sharp
Charles S. Lewis Jr
Emma S. Beard
WWNR
WJLS
John Tarris
Focal Group
Boone
N.C
Ary
South of Border
WVU
Marcotte Renef
Arthrite
Amin
Pruvo
Jon
Provo
Cohen's Drug Store
Neville &. Gechiey
W. Ve
Raleigh Register
Beckley, W. Va
Partici
Williams Funeral Home
James H. Neal
Prosperity Baptist Church
Streit
Miss Kerr
Miss Chapman
John Newdorp
Newdorp
Hospital Association
Neal
Sara Barnes
Crab Orchard
North Dickerson
Stanatond
Lazel Edwards
Mount Hope
Daisy Halstead
Kilsyth
Eva Meador
Daniels
Ruby Minor
Eccles
Thelma Pegram
Coal City
Eva Ramey
Shirley Sizecnore
Glorleen Stone
Sophia
Ruth Wood
Wil
George G. Meade
James E. Kelly
Beckley Main Army
Kelly
and Army
Eer &Rand
Baskely
Sub
Figata
William W. Cumbe
Beckley Main
Meade
Janes Ludsey
Sat
Edndses
Logan
Charlesten
Welch
Studebaker
Studebaker-Packard
Curliss-Wright
Nudebaker
Beckley Motor Company
First Avenue
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