Beckley Recreation Board approves Teen Town budget
The Beckley Recreation Board approved a 1955-56 budget totaling 18,225 dollars with a 2,300 dollar appropriation for Teen Town including rent and utilities ending a rental dispute. The plan allocates 2,287.50 for recreation director salary and 2,000 for new playground equipment, plus 4,700 for Recreation Building expenses and 1,467.50 for janitorial costs. Virginia Ward will inspect the temporary Negro Youth Center location for floor space and rental feasibility, with potential rent 135 dollars monthly plus utilities if approved. A study of fall and winter programs will be led by Recreation Director Tom McQuade and committee members. The board also ordered invoices kept for soft drinks, issued requisitions for purchases, and decided to open a bank account for collected funds.
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Virginia Ward
American Legion Post No
Tom McQuade
Ross Irle
Jim Kessinger
C. G. Peregoy
Ameagle Men Begin Six Month Jail Terms
Vernon Thompson and Walter Stanley of Ameagle began six month sentences at Raleigh County Jail after arraignment before Magistrate L G Daniel. Stanley got six months plus 413.80 fine for possession of moonshine whisky. Thompson drew six months and a 74.30 fine for assault and battery and driving while drunk.
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Ameagle
Raleigh County
L. G. Daniel
Vernon Thompson
Walter Stanley
Stanley
Thompson
Lester to Install First Street Lights in Town
Mayor Glen P. Daniel announced two new traffic control lights will be the town's first. The project, costing about 250 to 300 dollars, was approved by ordinance at a recent meeting. One light will go at Surveyor Road and County Street, the other at Glen White Road and County Street. The council also outlawed riding bicycles on sidewalks to reduce hazards.
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Lester
Glen P. Daniel
Surveyor Road
County Street
Glen White Road
One Fined and Eight Forfeit Bonds at Police Court
Eight of nine Beckley defendants failed to appear in Police Court hearings Monday night, forfeiting bonds. Thomas Hockaday appeared, fined 15 dollars plus 5 costs for permitting an unlicensed person to drive. Paul McGuire forfeited 15 dollars on unlawful temporary registration plates. The other seven forfeited bonds on drunk charges, with total receipts 142 dollars.
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Beckley
Thomas Hockaday
Paul McGuire
Sesa
Police Court
Remanded to Jail On Failure to Pay Fines In Road Case
Two men convicted of road law violations were remanded to Raleigh County Jail for nonpayment of fines. Thurman James C. Radford of Abraham faced 50 dollars plus costs for driving while drunk, with a six month suspension of his driving privileges. Thomas Franklin Greer of Fireco owed 10 dollars and costs for improper registration and was jailed for failure to pay. George Vincent Gore of Columbus, Ohio paid 10 dollars and costs for permitting an intoxicated person to drive. Frederick E. Shatley of Matoaka paid 5 dollars and costs on a reduced reckless driving charge after the original driving while drunk charge was lowered.
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Raleigh
Thurman
James C. Radford
Abraham
Thomas Franklin Greer
Fireco
J. P. Meadows
Columbus, O
George Vincent Gore
Frederick E. Shatley
Matoaka
Meadows
North Sand Branch Baptist Church to observe Homecoming
Deacon David Moter announces Homecoming will be observed Sunday at North Sand Branch Baptist Church. The service will feature Pastor Rev. Cash Brooks leading the observance.
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North Sand Branch
Proof of Age Important For First Grade Pupils
Assistant Superintendent J B Deck outlines age proof for all new enrollees as Raleigh County schools reopen on September 6. He notes compulsory attendance from ages seven to sixteen with exemptions for private schooling, incapacity, distance, hazards, or graduation. Immunization against diphtheria and smallpox is required before admission.
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J. B. Deck
Raleigh County
Deck
West Virginia
Romney
Moose Members At National Meet in Philadelphia
The Loyal Order of Moose lodge 1606 Beckley sends about 15 members to the national Moose convention in Philadelphia led by William D. Nace state Moose secretary. Attendees include Ted Kessinger and other officers and members such as Cecil Kincaid Fray Lilly R. J. Lares Wallace Price Herbert Cline and more. They are expected to return Thursday.
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Loyal Order of Moose
Lodge 1606
Beckley
Philadelphia
William D. Nace
State Moose
Ted Kessinger
State Association
Cecil Kincaid
Fray Lilly
R. J. Lares
Wallace Price
Herbert Cline
Warren Richards
C. E. Davis
James Dearing
C. W. James
D. B. Shumate
Carl Cody
Clyde Bostic
F. H. Carter
Fayette Women Enlist In Women's Army Corps
The Amy recruiting office reports two Fayette County women enlisted in the Women's Army Corps. Carolyn T. Walkup 18 of Pax and Betty A. Kitchen 26 of Gauley Bridge begin basic training at Fort McClellan Alabama. Enlistments dated the 15th and 16th per First Lt. Jean Simmons Beckley WAC recruiter.
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Amy Recruiting Office
Fayette County
Women’s Army Corps
Carolyn T. Walkup
Pax
Betty A. Kitchen
Gauley Bridge
Fort McCellan
Ala
Jean Simmons
Beckley
WAC
Revival Series Set At Glen Daniel Church
The Rev. Virgil Cook will lead a two week revival starting Sunday at Glen Daniel Methodist Church. The meetings are open to the public and will be conducted by pastors from Blue Jay and Beaver Methodist Churches, with City as pastor.
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Virgil Cook
Blue Jay and Beaver Methodist
Glen Daniel Methodist Church
City
C. D. Walker
Coal City
Entertainment Planned For Local VA Patients
Beckley VA Hospital patients will be entertained Wednesday evening at a party by the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary Post 2377 Beckley. Thursday features a social period by the American Legion Auxiliary Department of West Virginia and a Thursday evening party by VFW Auxiliary Post 4500 Hinton. Friday activities include a Wyom ing County American Red Cross social period and Friday evening music by Disabled American Veterans Post No 33 Bluefield. Sunday family hour sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary. Monday Beckley VFW Auxiliary Post 4469 hosts a party with refreshments.
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Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Order of Eagles
Beckley
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of West Virginia
VFW
Hinton
Wyoming County
American Red Cross
Disabled American Veterans Post No. 33
Bluefield
Beckley Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary Post 4469
Special Services Division
Caperton to Take Part in State Chamber Meeting
S Austin Caperton from Raleigh County will participate in the State Chamber of Commerce annual meeting at The Greenbrier. He chairs the education committee and will report to the general membership Friday at 9 a.m. Beckley officials note no one will represent Beckley at the meeting.
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State Chamber of Commerce
Greenbrier
Raleigh
Education
Caperton
State Chamber
Raleigh County Board of Education
J. S. Larrick
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
Break In Reported At Skelton Garage
State Police investigate theft at Thurman's Garage in Skelton where Sunday night entry led to missing mechanic tools and a sanding machine valued at 150 dollars. Named locations include Skelton and Thurman's Garage. No suspects named in the report.
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Skelton Garage
Thurman
Skelton
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