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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1952
Page
5
Fire Chief Bernard Martin warned that individuals using gasoline near open flames could face court action after several recent calls. The latest incident at Beckley Garage occurred Saturday at 4 45 p m when attendants cleaned grease with gasoline near an open heater. no damage was reported.
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Darnell Cochran, 71, who died Saturday at her Beckley home, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Church of God of Trophecy on Durant Road Covington Virginia. Burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery Covington. The Rev Earl P King and the Rev D O Daggett will officiate. Grandsons will be pallbearers. The body will lie at Shanklin Funeral Home White Sulphur Springs until departure time.
Pennsylvania mineral output totals well above one billion dollars annually, ranking behind Texas for national production. The figure highlights Pennsylvania as a major mining state with substantial industrial activity.
Four rural fires within 12 hours caused more than 50000 in damage, with Beckley Fire Department handling them without injuries. Major losses at the Triangle Grill, Resaco bathhouse, and a Stamaford private home. one injury a puppy at Stamaford. Local residents escaped unharmed and crews aided traffic flow amid weekend congestion.
The Beckley Elks Lodge held a memorial service with Reverend James W. Witherspoon preaching that death is not the end. Members were remembered, musical tributes by the Elk Chevaliers occurred, and readings and flowers symbolized brotherly love and charity.
The Skyway Snack Bar began operating on Sunday at Memorial Airport with Fred B. Henley of Whitby as operator. It offers light refreshments from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
The item notes furnishings and Dr Hedson's office equipment awaiting billing, alongside reference to store windows across the street.
Two blood centers plan Pearl Harbor Day observances in Beckley and Raleigh County. East Beckley mobile unit at St Marys Church runs 11 am to 5 pm with Rev Paul Cain as center chairman and local volunteers handling appointments. A second center at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street, sponsored by Garden Clubs of Raleigh County, also operates 11 am to 5 pm with donor transportation provided.
Five Christmas season reunions will be held for children of Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates employees who attended Camp Thomas E Lightfoot last summer. Camp director Virgil Beckett said events will occur at Kopperston Eccles Stotesbury Helen and Wharton on listed December dates. Each party will include a council circle and entertainment with refreshments served. Each camper is being requested to attend.
The 11 month total of mine fatalities for 1952 shows a slight decline from 1951 in West Virginia mines per the State Department of Mines. By month end 153 men had died in state mines in 1952, with 19 in October and November. Non fatal accidents in the first 10 months totaled 8 408, down from 746 in 1951. Coal output and injury rates are given for the period.
On Friday night Shady Spring resident Woodrow Jennings Bailey and Beckley traveler JO R Erskine collided opposite Rhodes Hatchery while driving toward Beckley and Shady Spring respectively. Both cars were damaged about 850 dollars and Jennings lost his front teeth.
A motion picture Energy Is Our Business will be shown by Jack Miller engineer for Westinghouse to New River and Winding Gulf Electrical and Mechanical Institute members Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Appalachian Building Preventative Maintenance will
The jumping shrew of Africa is noted to sometimes curl up and roll along as an alternative to its usual jumping, resembling a kangaroo in motion.
Beckley businessman R. D. Kemp of the Beckley Business Bureau announced that no Christmas parade will be held this year. The event planned for December 5 was canceled around noon due to rain and there are no plans to reschedule.
Shady Spring High School Alumni Association aims to raise a 1000 band fund for the coming year. At a Thursday meeting members accepted pledge cards up to 25 dollars and other fundraising plans are in the works. The group adopted a constitution and bylaws opening membership to all graduates and attendees of at least one year. Initiation is 1 dollar with 1 dollar annual dues. A January 16 square dance social is planned for members.
John H. Reeves of Huntington Manufacturing and Repair Division of Westinghouse Electric Corporation will discuss the session. Presiding will be N. G. Weaver, president.
An advertisement touts FASTEETH a pleasant alkaline denture powder that makes false teeth more secure and comfortable. It claims to reduce plate odor and gummy taste, enabling easier eating and talking. available at drug stores.
Samuel Smiling Anderson 84 of Sophia dies after a three day illness. Funeral at 2 p.m. at Sophia First Baptist Church with Rev. James H. Neal and Rev. Dewey Wilson. Burial at Sunset Memorial Park. Beckley Masonic Lodge 95 to handle graveside rites. Survived by siblings, four daughters, four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. Pallbearers named.
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