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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1958

Page

3

Esteban the elf risks Fairyland for one more try

Esteban the hap py elf earns a final chance after Santa and the Queen Fairy curse him with a last test. He prepares new sand and vows to behave, but a misstep sends him tumbling into a pile of his own sand and asleep. Santa intervenes, gifting a blue winged bird for aid if needed, and Esteban grows into a boy, ready to prove himself.

Esteban Ban Fairyland Santa Claus Santa Pellmell Airyland Esteban Santa Claus

Junior Red Cross Drives Raleigh County Schools Funds

A total of $99.04 has been collected to date by 18 Raleigh County schools in the current Junior Red Cross fund drive. Amounts reported to the Raleigh County Board of Education include Princewick 3.50 Richmond Falls 0.50 Crescent 13.10 North Lester 5.07 Fairdale 3.51 North Tams 2.25 West Wickham 1.00 Colcord 1.00 Mount Tabor 4.52 Tams 3.00 Mabscott 20.50 Jonben 1.00 Star 2.18 Fairview 6.50 Sprague Consolidated 1.50 Harper Heights 3.56 Crab Orchard old 11.15 Sophia High School 10.10.

Raleigh County Red Cross Mabscott Jonben Star Fairview Sprague Consolidated Harper Heights Crab Orchard Sophia High School

Police Court Takes In $291

A total of 291 dollars was collected in Beckley Police Court from bond forfeitures and fines on Thursday night. John H. Smith pleaded guilty to expired temporary registration and no city operator license, fined and arrested earlier. Bobby Carrico forfeited 105 dollars for drunk driving with license revoked for six months. Others like Leonard Lively, William Brown, Larry Woods forfeited bonds for hazardous driving, speeding, and costs. Seven others charged with intoxicated driving forfeited a combined 16 dollars.

Beckley John H. Smith Segmond St Smith Bobby Ray Carrico Sophia Leonard Lively Newark Del William Brown Stamford Larry P. Woods Bradley

Paul Windham Paid Fine, Released After Assault Charge

Paul Windham of 101 1/2 Seventh Street was released from Raleigh County Jail Thursday after paying a $5 fine and costs to Magistrate W. A. Burke on an assault and battery charge. He had been jailed by City Police at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant obtained from Burke by Edith Dodson of Beckley.

Paul Windham Seventh Street Raleigh County W. A. Burke Windham Burke Edith Dodson Beckley

Birthday Dinner Honors J McVey at 77

John McVey and family joined Sophia and Sil to celebrate his 77th birthday with a surprise dinner at the home of his son Alex McVey. Silas McVey remains on the Giles County homestead once settled by his parents. Six of eight children survive, with 25 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

John McVey Sophia Silas J. McVey Pemberton Alex McVey Silas McVey Giles County

Country Life Program Membership Open To All

West Virginia Country Life Program invites all residents to join as active participants in community improvement. John J. Harvey explains membership is by living in the community and willingness to help, with no dues or rolls. Boundaries should reflect natural features or be clearly defined, adjusted as needed to serve families efficiently.

West Virginia Country Life Program John J. Harvey Harvey Country Life County Agricultural Extension Service Mountain

Mabscott Council Meeting Delayed By Illnesses

Mabscott town officials postpone the council meeting set for 7 30 p m as three members recover from illnesses. Recorder H V Waybright said the session will occur at the same time next Thursday. Elliott Wiseman was released Thursday from Beckley Hospital after a week of treatment. Two men enlisted in the Air Force at Beckley Recruiting Station were sent to Lackland AFB Texas for nine weeks basic training. Shirl W Shuck of Fayetteville and Charles F Ballard of Hinton.

Mabscott Town Council H. V. Waybright Elliott Wiseman Beckley Hospital Lackland United States Air Force Beckley Air Force Lackland Air Force Base Texas Shirl W Shuck Fayetteville Charles F. Ballard Hinton

Knights Temple meetings set for Saturday in East Gulf halls

The Knights Temper House of Correction No. 3 holds a 1 30 p m meeting Saturday at the East Gulf Masonic Hall. A second session at 2 30 p m Saturday in the lodge hall will be attended by the Shriners of East Gulf Mecca Temple No 1.

Knights Templar House of Correction No East Gulf Masonic Hall Lodge Shriners of East Gulf Mecca Temple No. 1

Educational Workshop At Maxwell Hill

H B Thomas county agricultural agent and Miss Nancy Boyd home demonstration agent led an educational workshop for Maxwell Hill Country Life Program committee chairmen at the elementary school. Attendees included members from several committees and local program leaders discussing participation in the Country Life Contest and chairmanship techniques.

H. B. Thomas Nancy Boyd Maxwell Hill Country Life Thomas Miss Boyd H.E. Lilly L. W. Fridley James B. Chambers

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