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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1954

Page

8

Safe Walking Essential. Safe Driving Day Program

State Police Sgt. W. E. Webb leads the Raleigh County S D Day effort urging both walkers and drivers to reduce pedestrian deaths on December 15. Safety tips include crossing at intersections, wearing light clothing or using a flashlight, and keeping views clear of packages or umbrellas.

W. E. Webb Raleigh County Webb National Safety Council Eisenhower President's Action Committee For

Masonite hints Beckley as possible new plant site

Masonite Corp of Laurel Mississippi tells Beckley Area Chamber of Commerce that Beckley remains a potential location for a future factory. Donald J. Gray, the company’s vice president and general manager, says plans are presently undefined but progress will be reported. O. L. Johnston had previously urged Beckley as a site.

Masonite Corp Laurel Miss Beckley O. L. Johnston Beckley Area Johnston Corporation

Piggyback Mining Program At New River Institute

J B Long of Long Company Oak Hill will present Piggyback Mining at the New River and Winding Gulf Electrical Mechanical Mining Institute meeting. The program includes slides and starts at 7 30 p m in the Appalachian Building auditorium.

J. B. Long Long Company Oak Hill New River Winding Gulf Electrical, Mechanical & Mining Institute Appalachian Building

Milk program to be discussed by Raleigh County principals

A new milk program planned for Raleigh County schools will be the topic at tonight's Raleigh County Elementary Principals' Association meeting.

Raleigh County Raleigh County Elementary Principals’ Association

Wounding Case to Grand Jury in Beckley

Leona Henry of Beckley was returned to Raleigh County Jail after waiving a preliminary hearing on malicious wounding and posting no bond. Abbott, held on a separate malicious wounding charge, was freed on a $500 bond after a similar hearing. Helen Lewis, also charged, was released as the warrant was dismissed for insufficient evidence.

Leona Henry Beckley Raleigh T. N. Thurman Wesley Abbott Abbott J. P. Meadows Helen Lewis Thurman

Eighteen In Draft Call From County Board

Eighteen Countians are named for the December draft quota of Selective Service Board 18. Beckley men Ronald Cassell Vines and Lewis Albert Motley among 18 inductees to be sworn in December 16 at Beckley Main Induction Center, for two years Army service. Other inductees listed include Charles Lawrence Grant, Dorothy, Alfred Everett Smith Affinity, Carlos Ray Workman, Clear Creek, Houston Dallas McDaniel East Gulf, George Stover Ameagle, lie Beldin Julia Petii Daniels, Leo Mastalski Sprague, Howard Edmond Shirkey Crab Orchard, Jackie Lee Hodge Clear Creek, Acie Pannell Jr East Gulf, Charles Allen Hughes McAlpin, Bobby Wesley Sophia, Claude Edward Brewer Mount View, Earl Anthony Baker Rhodell, Harrison Louis Broadeaux Ury.

Army Beckley Main Charles Lawrence Grant Dorothy Alfred Everett Smith Affinity Carlos Ray Workman Clear Creek Houston Dallas McDaniel East Gulf George Stover Ameagle Lie Beldin Julia Petii Daniels Leo Mastalski Sprague Howard Ed Jackie Lee Hodge Acie Pannell Jr Charles Allen Hughes McAlpin Bobby Wesley Sophia Claude Edward Brewer Mount View Earl Anthony Baker Rhodell Harrison Louis Broadeaux Ury

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