Christmas Seal Sales Pass $3,000 Mark in Raleigh
Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association reports Christmas Seal Sales totaling 3002.55 dollars. County chairman Dr. Deane F. Brooke announced the drive opened November 7 and runs through December 25. Proceeds fund the 1953 tuberculosis control program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleign County Tuberculosiss and Health Association
Deane F. Brooke
National Tuberculosis Association
Raleigh
Brooke
Einar Holboell
Rites Held for Clarence E Lilly Princewick Resident
Funeral services were held today at 1 p m at Boyd Lilly's residence in Princewick for Clarence E Lilly 27-year-old resident who died at his home at 11 05 a m after a week of illness Burial was set for May Lilly Cemetery in Princewick The survivor list includes his mother Mrs Etta Lilly of Wyco two sisters Mrs Alea Shrewsbury of Princewick and Mrs Belva Bolan of Spencer and brother Boyd The body was moved from Keyser Funeral Home to the brother's home Tuesday at 5 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence E. Lilly
Princewick
Boyd Lilly
Beecher Garrettson
May Lilly
Lilly
Etta Lilly
Wyco
Alea Shrewsbury
Belva Bolan
Spencer
Boyd
Keyser Funeral
Planning Group Adopts Two-Fold Study Program
Beckley Citizens Planning Committee meets in organizational session naming Charles Hodel permanent chairman and Miss Topsy O Dell as secretary. Nine of ten appointed citizens attend as two projects gain top priority: additional parking and a new city hall and fire station. Hodel outlines needs including storm sewers parks and a community center with financing options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Citizens Planning ‘Committee
Charles Hodel
Topsy O’dell
Hodel
George B. Chambers
Funeral Rises Tomorrow For Mrs Keyser 69
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizab eth Keyser 69 of Harper will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow conducted by Rev. Elbert Hall at the Daniels residence with burial in Daniels Cemetery at Sand Lick. She died yesterday at the home of her granddaughter Mrs George Daniels of Rt. 1 Harper. The body leaves Melton Mortuary today at 4 p.m. Survivors include sisters Mrs Katy Peters and Mrs Mary Rodes and brother James Hicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Keyser
Harper
Elbert Hall
Daniels
Sand Lick
George, Daniels
Rt. 1
Melton
Katy Peters
Mary Rodes
Sun
James Hicks
Cabin Creek
City Committee Plans Focus on Key City Improvements
The committee members discuss prioritizing city projects and aim to settle on one or two priorities. William Barrett moves to study parking needs and a new city hall and fire station. Alex George and Barrett are assigned to investigate respective needs. Fletcher Mann to assess funding via bonds or levies.
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William Barrett
Alex George
Barrett
Fletcher Mann
Funeral services set for Charles H. Whittaker in Elgood
Charles H. Whittaker 27 of Elgood died in a local hospital. Funeral at Elgood Community Church at 2 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Everett Shafer. burial in Elgood Cemetery. Body to be moved from Keyser Funeral Home to his mother’s home in Odd at 5 p.m. today. Survived by wife Mary Whittaker and three daughters Shirley Kay Francis Ann Alice Mae. two brothers Richard Whittaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgood Community
Charles Henry Whittaker
Elgood
Odd
Everett Shafer
Keyser Funeral
Henry Whittaker
Henry Grady Whittaker
Left Fork Fuel and Coke Company
Rainelle
Mary Blankenship Whittaker
Shirley Kay
Francis Ann
Alice Mae
Richard Kenneth Whittaker
Community Promise to Pay Acknowledges Shared Needs
Ambiguous pledge language notes a commitment to fulfill community needs through gift and payment, reflecting a mutual covenant. The text emphasizes collective responsibility and reciprocation in addressing societal needs and support.
Funeral Services Set for Mrs. Opha Elkins 52
Funeral services for Mrs. Opha May Elkins 52 of Harper will be held at Mt Tabor Baptist Church at 2 30 p m tomorrow with Rev B C Jennings officiating Burial will follow in Mt Tabor Cemetery She died after a year long illness in a local hospital Her husband W F Elkins preceded her in death in 1947 She will be laid to rest beside him Pallbearers include Claude Newman Lowell Newman Kenneth Harper and others from Harper and Eccles Te Coffman Funeral Home arranged to hear at home of her brother Hayes Stover Eccles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opha May Elkins
Harper
Mt. Tebor Baptist Church
B. C. Jennings
Elkins
Mt. Tabor
W. F. Elkins
Gladys Walker
Corine Mowell
Hollywood
Clifton Elkins
Clinton, Morris
Enoch Stover
J. H. Ely
Clyde Mowell
Raymond Godby
James William
Ivan Lowery
Madison Attorney Admitted to Raleigh County Bar
Eugene Patrick Keenan of Madison was admitted to practice at the Raleigh County bar on Tuesday in Circuit Court on motion by L. L. Scherer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Patrick Keenan
Madison
Raleigh County
L. L. Scherer
Funeral rites set for Mrs Mary Lilly Kimball
Mrs Mary Lilly Kimball 27 daughter of Sam Lilly former Rhodell mayor died Nov 30 from injuries in a car crash at Dover Del She survived by four brothers Thomas Robert Albert Ronnie Lilly and seven sisters Edna Hicks Lozier Lyons Evelyn Carol Betty Jo Sue Lilly The body rests at Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Mullens burial at Cooper Cemetery Odd Del
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Rhodell Church of God
Mary Lilly Kimball
Sam Lilly
Rhodell
Dover
Del
Thomas
Washington, D. C
Robert
Ohio
Albert
Ronnie Lilly
Edna Hicks
Little Rock
Ark
Frances Lozier
Shepherdstown
Shirley Lyons
London
England
Evelyn Lilly
Carol
Betty Jo
Sue Lilly
Robertson and
Foglesong Funeral Home
Mullens
Cooper Cemetery
Odd
Freeland Rites Set at First Baptist Tomorrow
Virgil A Freeland 60 of 207 Ewart Ave dies after long illness at 4 15 a m. Funeral 2 p m tomorrow at First Baptist with Dr Alvin J Cook officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Body to be moved from Caffee Funeral Home to residence at 4 p m today. Survived by wife Grace Freeland two sons Epson Ralph Truman Beckley one William Dayton O two brothers Denzil Carl Charleston and sister Mrs E Jarrell Charleston Pallbearers listed and flowerbearers from Ann Rose Sunday School Class of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Virgil A. Freeland
Ewart Ave
Alvin J. Cook
Blee
Sunset Memorial Park
Caffee
Grace Freeland
Limmick Freeland
Glen Daniel
Epson
Ralph
Truman
Beckley
Wiliam
Dayton
Denzil
Carl
Charleston
E. Jarrell
Danie Plumley
Robert Shirey
Cecil Buckland
Virgil Tindilia
Gene Reed
Everett Fleshman
Ann Rose
Beware Coughs Following Flu
After the flu passes the lingering cough may become chronic bronchitis if ignored. Creomulsion claims prompt relief by reaching the bronchial system to loosen phlegm and soothe inflamed membranes. It guarantees satisfaction or the druggist refunds money and cites millions of users.
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Citizens Planning Committee
Topsy O'Dell
J. S. Butts
John G. Beard Jr
C. D. Crawford
Mohler
Mrs. Keyser
C. H. Whittaker
Raleigh Register
Raleigh County Garden Club
Baltimore, Md
Robert Clarence
Eugene Setliff
Sam White
Wiliam Martin
Bob Blankenship
Paul Caperton
Dozie Harvey
Cecil Harvey
N. G. Harris
Montgomery
Central Baptist Church
East Beckley
S. C. Abrams
the United Fund of Raleigh County, Inc
Opha Elkins
Mrs. Kimball
V. A. Freeland
Sree
Siig
Oak Hill
Ansted
Belle
Price
Belle Furniture
Wilken’s
Silken
Siken Wilken
THE
Wilken Company
Lawrenceburg
Indiana
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