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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1968
Page
6
Gus R. Douglass, Commissioner of Agriculture, reminds all persons and organizations who plan to sell live Christmas trees with roots to register as a dealer in nursery stock. The registration fee is 20 dollars. Applications are available from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture in Charleston. No registrations are required for sale of cut Christmas trees.
The Beckley Choral Society presented Handel's Messiah with several issues including an ill soloist Ewell Cornett and bass solo substitution by the director. An out of tune organ during practice added to the woes while a late arrival caused missing portions of the performance. Edward Sprague directed, commuting from Morgantown, carrying forward a tradition linked to William Cruser.
Eccles community withdraws a $169,000 Farmers Home Administration loan application to fund a safe water system. Harold Webb says many homes may be unoccupied in 15 years, making a 40 year loan impractical. They seek alternatives with local water firms and consider connecting to Cabell Heights or Beckley systems while weighing mine-water risks and costs.
Schools join in promoting Outdoor West Virginia published by the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources. Superintendent C D Munson asks principals to distribute copies and organize a subscription drive at $2 a year to boost Raleigh County points. Edward Johnson, editor, collects orders from clubs. Charleston address provided.
Postmaster A Fray Lilly at Beckley Post Office urges patrons to mail gifts now to avoid holiday overload. The office expects over 50 000 pieces this season and warns that ZIP codes reduce handling and misdelivery. Emphasizing sturdy packaging clear one side addresses and accurate weights, he notes airmail deadlines and suggested mailing dates for distant states and overseas destinations.
Five area dentists attended the 36th Annual Mid-Winter Clinic sponsored by the Kanawha Valley Dental Society on December 67 at the Heart-of-Town Motor Inn in Charleston. Attendees included Drs Francis Edwards Theresa Edwards Paul Loflin Farris and D E eil. Dr Irving Gordon presented Fullmouth Reconstruction A Total Concept, with exhibits and entertainment supplementing the program.
Salvation Army Captain Roscoe Hines reports $976.50 in Raleigh County Christmas gifts. Mail donations total $515 and $461.50 from kettles. About 3,000 appeal letters have been sent as the group aims to raise around $8,000 to help 450 low income families, up from $5,500 aiding 376 families last Christmas.
Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's office records reveal two civil suits totaling 12,500 dollars. Mary Eva Hale and Lewis Hale sue for 10,000 and 2,500 respectively over a May 29 cab accident on South Fayette Street involving W A Tresenwriter and E L Keatley, with plus loss of income claim. Orlando Daily sues for 1,300 against Noah Adkins Beckley Cab Co and driver Donald Brooks for a February 10 whiplash on Mabscott Whitestick Street.
The Skelton Community Action Group will meet at 7 30 p m on Thursday in Teel Elementary School. The agenda includes community programs and local improvements. Members are urged to attend for updates and participation.
D C Toney and Everett Pauley, operator and employee of the Fifth Wheel near Beckley, were placed on probation for one to five years after pleading no contest to indictments. Arrests followed a suspended beer license. Indictments for unlawful possession and sale of liquor were dismissed. Possession of numbers remains a felony.
A Raleigh County Circuit Court default judgment awards 1893.08 to John W. Evans Jr. doing business as Beckley Wrecking Co against Jackie Lee Treadway and J L Treadway Trucking Inc of Mount Hope. another default favors Raleigh General Hospital against J Edward Withrow and Lottie Marie Withrow Coy for 1492.41. Beckley Hospital wins 1092.50 against Charles Perkins.
Beckley police blotter itemizes charges including expired chauffeur license and safety inspection, with James Wright 19 posting bond for a 1500 dollar bond. Other cases include drunken driving, breaking and entering, assault and battery, shoplifting, speeding, and medical assists. Multiple arrests and court dates noted, with locations in Beckley and Cirtsville.
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