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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1953

Page

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Willie and Santa Clash with Gremlins in Snow

Willie the pup and the Dreamlins seek Santa's aid to rescue their queen from Gremlins. A hasty rescue unfolds as Willie faces a disguise in Santa Land, revealing Patrick Tweedie Knees is behind the peril. Santa calms the scene and promises help as the trio recounts their quest to save children.

Willie Mr. Not Very Lillie Santa Claus Wille Santa Conta Santa T Hot Phila Patrick ‘Weelleknees Santa Land Patrick ‘Tweedickneys Lana Dreamlins

Milam Receives One To Five Years For Manslaughter

In Pineville Wyoming County Circuit Court Thomas Henry Milam was sentenced to one to five years in prison for voluntary manslaughter in the shotgun death of his wife. A separate murder charge against him was noted as nail, a third indictment for felonious wounding of Clarence Whitt was continued to March term, and probation was denied though a writ of error was later sought. Blankenship, 26, pleaded guilty to one arson count and was sentenced to one year hard labor with a $500 fine. eight other arson counts were continued. Milam’s sentence was suspended until the second Monday in March.

Princeton Bluefield Counry Club Joseph H. Barnes Mercer County Criminal Court Pineville Wyarming County Thomas Henry Milam Supreme Court Clarence Whitt Gene ‘Vanney Blankenship Clear Fork Robert Bailey Oceana Baileysville Nobert M. Worrell Blankenship Wyoming County

Funeral services for Oliver Taylor Harper

Oliver Taylor Harper 80 of Hico dies after weeks of illness. Funeral Thursday at Sun day Road Baptist Church with Revs J Ke Smith and Guy Vaughn officiating. Burial at End of the Trail Cemetery Clintonville. Survived by wife Rossie Ramsey Harper two daughters Betty Dutton Pat Grimmett four sons Zeus Jacob Dennis Allary and 24 grandchildren. Services to be held at his residence Wednesday at 4 p.m. then at the church an hour before service.

Oak Hill John Andrew Blanay Scarbro SS Peter and Paul Cathelic Eugéne Klug Jal Wilde High Lawn Memorial Park Blanar Barnes Whipple Verhovay Aid Association United Mine Aver 2 Evaar Norind Workers of America Aca Sti Peter and Paul's Catholic Church Czechoslovakia Rosie Blanar Steve Blanar Julia Catherine Veronica Tyree HICO Oliver Taylor Harper Road Baptist Church At Sea J. Ke Smith Guy Vaughn Trail Clintonville Wallace Wallace Funes Mast Ralhelle Oak Iil Harper

Princeton consideration of Pearisburg manager Jennings

Princeton council deferred action on hiring Floyd Jennings of Pearisburg Va as city manager citing ongoing projects he must complete there The council eyed an examination change for firefighters and discussed adding two more hires It approved funds for library books and studied a three way traffic light at Mercer Center Park plus a street cleanup fee plan and patrols by the Knights of Pythias for highway safety signs in surrounding roads

Princeton Ley Floyd . Jennings Pearisburg Princeton’ Council Firemen's Civil Service Commission J. C. Ridenour W. K. Umbargar Mercer-Center Park Ner Ray Burgess Knights of Pythias Lodge Bluefield Princeton-Beckley Thorn Street

St Joseph Nose Drops for Children Promoted

An old advertisement touts St Joseph Nose Drops for children to ease head colds and sneezes, claiming fast relief with gentle ingredients in pure water. It markets a generous bottle size and suggests a syrup form as a soothing alternative.

St. Joseph SY. Joseph

Missing records cited in opening statement at slot club trial

Raeean His attorney Jerome Kath told the jury in opening that records tied to slot machines were removed to prevent police inspection. He cited further discrepancies from club members who signed for drinks then did not pay.

Achievement Awards Presented to Cubs

FAULTYEVILLE A Harvest Fate was the theme for the Cub Scout Pack 149 meeting in the Memorial Building library. Feathers awarded to Dens 2 and 4 marked their achievements, with carnival booths and prizes drawing many parents and families. Advancements included Wolf Jim Jones and Lion David Arrill, Bob Cat Jon Kemper, Frank Vandergriff, and Gold and Silver Arrow recipients Jimmy Jones and others.

Faultyeville Dens Bob Cat Jon Kemper Frank — Vandergriff Wolf Jim Jones Sammy Groves Mathew Britton Lion David Arrill Jimmy Jones Larry Fox Joe Bess Lee Bess Billy Shawver Rick Hess Jimmymith Wayne Ellison Bobby Bade Benny Miller Bobby Learmonth Bill Shawyer

Driver Fined in Fayetteville for Drunken Driving

Fayetteville Eb 64 Penn ington of Oak Hill was arrested early Sunday for drunken driving and arraigned Monday before Justice Virgil Lyons. He received a $98.50 fine and a six month license revocation.

Fayetteville Pennington Oak Hill Justice of the Peace Virgil Lyons

Bloodmobile Visit at Oak Hill Methodist Church

The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Oak Hill Methodist Church today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The quota is 125 donations, with urging for residents to give. Sponsored by the Oak Hill Chapter No. 107 of Eastern Star.

Oak ‘Hill Red Cross Oak Hill Methodist Church Oak Hill Eastern Star

FiveYearOld Terry Shields Feted at Birthday Party

Terry Shilds son of Mr and Mrs Ira Shields was honored at a Saturday afternoon birthday party at his home. Children played games before the opening and display of gifts.

Saileysville Terry Shilds Ira Shields

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