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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1946

Page

3

Engineer Group To Pick Officers At Tuesday Mee

Owen M. Jones of Glen Ferris will speak when the Appalachian chapter of the West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers meets at Swan Cafe to elect officers and seek a state charter. L. C. Gates, acting president, leads the group ahead of a January charter recognition as officers are chosen.

Owen M. Jones Flecko Mettallurgical Company Glen Ferris Swan Cafe Appalachian Chapter of the West Via Society of Polesional Engineers V. Ersity Vie Chef Engieer Mics Northern Power Laurie Ste. Mane Hawks Nest Eso Ysity Tulane University West Virgina Society of Professional Engineers State Board of Registration For Professional Engineers L. C. Gates Wo Sing Sicely James A. Barnell Douglas Crickmer Dennis M. Leary B. Corker John P. Hindley Douglas H. Meakin Paul R. Maxley Robert L. Davis L. Gates L. T. Putnam Andrew Iloguer Lively C. H. Graham Austin Caperton Edward W. Haeseler P B. Bargood E. M. DesRochers Th. K. Stairs H. G. Houtz J. B. Bibb Felix Fisher A. S. Cappella W. H. Carter Paul W. Feigler R. Beall J. P. Bonner Jlr. James R. K. Rugush Stewart L. Deck A. J. Walker J. H. Harvell E. H. Shriver Charles Bourland Hal M. Scott C. L. Son Frank P. Smith

Rails Swing Up In Stock Market

New York stocks posted a wide rail led upswing after the freight rate boost as traders recalled persistent coal crisis pessimism. Major rails such as Norfolk and Western Union Pacific and Santa Fe posted gains while other groups lagged. volume reached 86,980,008 shares for a Saturday, the strongest in weeks, with rail bonds rising sharply.

Athcisted New York Norfolk and Western Union Public Great Northern Santa Fe Southern Railway Pennsylvania Railroad Milwaukee Northern Passol U.S

Vets Must Refund Excess Payments

In a notice from the Veterans Administration, veterans who received payments above the authorized ceiling for on the job training or similar programs must repay the excess. Repayments may be requested in specified sums, with examples showing multiples of one dollar and other amounts. The agency outlines the process and amounts for restitution.

Achael Rick Vetcans

Perfect Attendance Honorees and Local News Recap

Price US School reports perfect attendance with students Lovetta Moon Lonnie Johnson Samuel Williams Garfield Sonnson Fred Gordon Jr Loriie Johnson Joyce Tarker Bessie Li also noted. Royal Arch Masons Burning Bush Arch Masons announce activities. Births include a son born to Willie James and Roberta Penn. Sylvester Ramsey to Estelle Davis. Mayme Burton and Chester Bullack wed in Beckley.

G. H. Kemp Lovetta Moon Lonnie Johnson Samuel Williams Garfield Sonnson Fred Gordon, Jr Loriie Johnson Fithhadp Joyce Tarker Bessie Li Gap Royal Arch Masons Arch Masons Rallon Highning Prezent James Roberta Penn Minhie Page Bernice Schaut Willie James Sullivan Willie Janes Tie Furs the Davis Sylvester Ra Sylvester McCade Ramsey Estelle Davis Willie Dames White Sylvester Ramsey James Davis Mayme M. Burton Chester T. Bullack Beckley RL. Bureton Nariva Roberta Winstur Wiley Winston Iomen Eva Meadows Wyco Braxton Tater Hughes Red Sacket Patterson McCrimmon Blaney Jimmie Keng Wiley Fam

Mine Officials Take Refresher Training At Lochgelly and Nes River Mines

Thirty eight officials from the Lochgelly mine and Nes River Company returned to work after completing refresher courses on mining practices. They reviewed State Mine laws and the Federal Mine Safety Code, studied conveyor mining and accident prevention, and earned U S Bureau of Mines certificates in first aid and mechanical equipment maintenance.

Register Mount Hope Lochgelly Nes River Company Tomorro U. S. Bureau of Mines Lloyd G. Fitzgerald U. S. Bureatt Mount Hope Station

Court clears way for vet to buy home

Clarence surgeon Daniel a ioral star veteran obtained court approval to secure his ward Martha Daniel’s one half interest in a frame house to buy with his wife. Beckley Bank loan valued property above purchase price. The home at 30 Street Reservation in Wildwood Beckley carries a 4250 loan and urgent need due to expecting a baby.

Clarence Daniel Ioral Star Ben H. Ashworth Terday Beckley National Bank A. A. Lily Martha Mac Daniel George L. Ballard Beckley Atvat Mes Daniel 9 G. I. Loans Raleigh County Daniels Doupit iOn 30 Street Wildwood Beckley Ashworth

Rent Control Filing Required for Local Lodging Properties

Landlords operating hotels motels boarding houses motor courts tourist courts and trailer camps in Lake Mervey County must file supplemental rent control registration by December 1 1946. Forms are available at Memorial Building rent offices and must be submitted in duplicate with both copies checked by the local rent control supervisor.

Kiarvey

Paul Gilliam Replaces Ash as Tenira Elementary Principal

Paul Gilliam replaces Herbert Ash as principal of Tenira Elementary School. Gilliam, formerly principal of Sullivan and Mabscott instructor, assumed duties this week and serves as acting superintendent at B. B. Chambers. He is on loan to the State Board of Education to supervise a veterans on the job program in Summers and Raleigh Counties.

Paul Gillam Sullivan Mabscott Herbert Ash Tenira Ace B. B. Chambers Asn States Board of Education Summers Wyoming Raleigh

Markets rundown reflects scarce steer demand and mixed cattle weights

Market notes show slaughter steers in limited supply with steady to lower demand. Feeder cattle and cows mixed in price and quality, with weights centered around mid 100s to 300s pounds and several items indicating adjustments from the prior week.

Yeon

Beckleyan Jailed By Circuit Judge

William OH Redden of Beckley was sentenced to 15 days in Haleich County jail after contempt of court for failing to obey a divorce order. Judge Ben H Ashworth waived the term but Redden remains obligated to pay $15 monthly support plus attorney fees and court costs, with six months in arrears cited by the court.

William OH. Redden Beckley Haleich Ben H. Ashworth Redden Ashworth Redden T Hat Hedden Phainfs Laayver

Medical Group To Elect Officers

Register Staff Writer reports a medical group proceedings in SOPHIA with attendance noting the faith and family ties of Dr C Calhoun and the Grace Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. Funeral rites for Mrs C D Mason were attended by Otis Caven Gish and Leora Snyder along with relatives from Huntington and Jodie in Summersville.

Register Sophia North Carolina Calhoun Grace Chapel Free Will Baptist Church Dry Hill Hesoca J and MacArthur M&s. C. D. Mason Summersville Otis Caven Gish Mire Leora Snyder Lottie Ramsey Huntngton Ethel Leg Emil Schall Hart Remsey Jodie C.D. Magen

Hazel Southern Becomes Mrs Hruby

Miss Hazel Southern daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Southern of Epporty married Melvin Hruby of Cleveland Ohio on November 27. The ceremony was at the minister Rev L C Roof Rural Hall NC. Hruby recently discharged from five year Army service. They plan to reside in Winston Salem North Carolina.

Hazel Southern W. EF. Southern Epporty Melvin Hruby Cleveland Ohio L. C. Roof Rural Hall, RC Hruby Collins High School Epperly Winding Gulf Colleries Western Electric Company Winston Salém N.C Winston-Salem N. C

Mission Circle Meets at Memorial Church in East Beckley

Cape Uae attended Memorial Baptist Church where Mrs. Claude Linkous led devotionals. A trio including Sue Simms Joyce Linkous and Sunny Belle Xolan performed Star of the East with Mrs. Claude Eanes singing Song In The Air. business session led by Mrs. A L Grimmett planned a widow’s ing for Wednesday night. Guests and members listed include Rev and Mrs C E Walker and many others.

Cape Uae Memorial Baptist Church East Beckley Claude Linkous Sue Simms Joyce Linkous Sunny Belle Xolan_ gang Star of the East Claude Eanes Earl Yates A. L. Grimmett Leinecres C. E. Walker Mirs Guy Pennington Walter Walker A. Bailey May Pierce Claude Janes D. F. Fostex Lea Milter Mary Bennett W.H. Basham C. E. Jones Rand Son W. S. Thompson Myrtle Well

Appalachian to Use FM System

Appalachian Electric Power Company plans to activate a four frequency modulation radio system within days to communicate with field units. John Collins says a 126 foot tall tower on South Kanawha Street will be completed in two to three days. The Beckley district office will use the system to contact twelve trucks equipped with two way sets and may reach Charleston beyond current plans.

Appalachian Electric Power Company John Collins Madagger Salt Tower Appalachian South Kanawha Street Collins Beckley Charleston

Penny employees to get two weeks bonus at Beckley store

Thirty three associates of the Go Penny Company in Beckley will receive two weeks extra salary for the full year of work. K G Libs, manager, said the payment is authorized due to unusual business conditions and is not a Christmas bonus. The company has sometimes used a thrift and profit sharing plan instead of a Christmas bonus.

Go. C Beckley K. G. Libs

Piece Goods Shop Opens on Main Street in Beckley

The Piece Goods Shop opened Friday on Main Street opposite the Beckley Hotel offering cottons woolens satins silks and sewing materials. Roland A Hincksey of Charleston is manager and part owner with Dudley Simms who has run The Fire Goods Shop in Charleston for 12 years. Simms announced plans to open a shop in Parkersburg in February with his brother in law James M Buiner of Charleston.

Main Lien Beckley Ho Roland A. Hincksey Charleston

Mrs Privett Returns Home With Infant Beverly Ann

Mrs A B Privett and infant daughter Beverly Ann returned to the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J A Loth at Coal City after a hospital stay in Beckley. The Privett family previously lived in Coal City and Mrs Privett is the former Lovise Elliott. Her husband runs a restaurant and service station in Coal City.

Heil Wee Soal City A.D. Privett Beverly Ann J. A. Loth Coal City Beckley Hospital

Marfrance Couple Wed At Quinwood

Fred Lee Mc Graw and Wanda Jane Stump of Marfrance were joined in marriage at Quinwood December 2 by Rev L B Fairfax. James Russell Gwinn of Rainelle wed Mary Elizabeth Harford of Quinwood at East Rainelle by Rev J By Bae in November.

Lewisburg Fred Lee McGraw Wanda Jane Stump Marfrance Quinwood L. B. Fairfax James Russell Gwinn Rainelle Mary Elizabeth Harford Quinwood Weg Bae East Rainelle Bevem

Pine Grove Rebekah Lodge Opens in Richwood Meeting

Summersville reports Myrtle Caper of Sumersville initiated to Pine Grove Rebekah Lodge No. 145, LO O R on Thursday night during the regular meeting at Richwood.

Rebekahs Ty Register Stott Summersville Myrtle Caper Sumersville Pine Grove Rebekal Lo.o.r Richtwood

Litle John Absaloma Undergoes Fluorilectomy at Laird Memorial

Fayetteville resident Litle John Absaloma, grandson of Mrs. K. S Tally, Client Clerk, was reported to have a surgical procedure Friday at Laird Memorial Capital. The event, described as a fossilectomy, was performed by attending physicians.

Register Fayetteville Johnny Absaloma K. S Tally Laird Memorail Capital

Navy Seeks Men In Electronics

Navy seeks men ages 17 to 30 for electronic technicians mates. Selected recruits receive 42 weeks of training at a leading school, then are promoted to petty officer and assigned to ships and bases with radio radar and other electronics. Recruiter at Raleigh County courthouse, next visit December 20. intake moved to Charleston district from Bluefield.

Regal Navy Total Navy Raleige County Charleston Bluefield

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G.P.A. Fis Seven-Up Bottling Co Paul Gilliam Ash Beckleyan E. Davis American Legion Club Dennis Lith Davis Army Air Corps Bair Brathees Mrs. Hruby Mission Circle AL Memorial Church A. B. Privett Chevrolet Chase Price Neville Street Lewis Chevrolet Company Beckley, W. Va Par Keystone Raleigh Tire & Rubber Co N. Kanawha Dia Navy Cleay Raleigh Laundry Dakce NG OF Femenvben Locelionareld Kanamha Corner Church Zor Streete Hehee Streat Richmond Dry Cleaners & Laundry Electrical Contractors Lowe Bros. Electric Co Tee Naka Keatiey Bros. Inc Prince Harper Welding and Supply CO Jai S Ranacha Dia Kars Ita S Fayette Beckley Ice & Feed Co DIAL Prince Street Rairoad Crossing Clark Stores, Inc Beckley, W. We 8. E. Silverman Raleigh Co. Bank
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