Santa and the Secret Room Adventure
The narrator and pals join Santa and the princess to prepare for a mission to the king, racing through toys and packing Santa’s sleigh after a day of hard work. They fear the king’s secret room and vow to face it tomorrow after a night of dreams and resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Calhoun McGilicuddy
McGillicuddy
Princess
Alexander
Santa Land
Princess Anne
Mrs. Claus
Santa Landmy
Challenge for Dr. Mays excerpt reveals hospital ethics case
In a tense staff room scene at County Hospital, Chad Mays exposes alleged malpractice, challenging Dr. Wilkins-Smith’s cancer diagnosis. He recounts feigned tests and a hospital checkup under an assumed name, framing a confrontation over ethical breaches and potential witness testimony. Newell MecCrillis observes as Chad's revelations unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chad
Wilkins-Smith
Wilkins. Smith
Chad Mays
Stella
Pye
MecCrillis
Wikins-Smith
Gaskin
Chadburn Mays
Mayo’s
Newman
Army Hospital
Gaskins
Wilkins - Smith
Burbank
Auction Benefits 4-H Club Treasury
The Ever Ready 4-H Club of Maple Meadow held a Saturday auction at Maple Meadow school to raise funds for the club treasury. Teachers Delmar Farr and Ruby Holt led refreshments sales while Roy Keaton Lois Jean Keaton Hiram Everett Acord and Kelton provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Meadow
Delmar Farr
Ruby Holt
Roy Keaton
Lois Jean Keaton
Hiram Reon Everett Acord
Kelton
State Road projects span nine counties in repair plan
Nine area counties are included in forty two road repair and maintenance projects costing twenty four thousand six hundred fourty dollars, with the State Road Commission using its own labor and equipment. Projects cover sections along Raleigh Greenbrier Mercer Monroe Summers Pocahontas and others, with shoulder work, stabilization and crushing stockpiling of stone for maintenance and construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Road Commission
Burl A. Swayers
Raleigh
Lester
Fayette
Greenbrier
Windy Run
McDowell
Gary
State
Mercer
U. S
Highland Ave
Bluefield
Greek life schools host dessert parties for campus camps
The Marshall campus notes SAE and Pi Kappa Sigma hosted a dessert party series aimed at improving Greek relations with a December 6 follow up. Marian McKnight Miss America 1957 was crowned during the Sweetheart Ball as Alpha Chi Omega and Cavaliers held dances. Symphonic Choir to perform on nationwide radio and educators from Taiwan Normal University visit for a three day tour. Charles Tanner led Marshall in wrestling last week with 43 points. Don Willis also competed against Auburn and Davidson. Band directors Glenn Sallack Jack Craver and Arthur MacIntyre attended a Bandmaster's Clinic to plan upcoming band festivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Chi Omega
Hotel Frederick
College Hall
Hodges Hall
Cavaliers
U.S
Paochien Yang
Taiwan Normal University
Tiapei
Formosa
Huntington
Marshall College
Charles ‘Tanner
Marshall
Don ‘Willis
Auburn
Davidson
Tanner
Willis
Beckley
Glenn Sallack
Jack Craver
Arthur MacIntorf
Raleigh County Bank Names Second President Amid Health Rabies Report
Raleigh County in West Virginia reports one of three rabies cases for the week ending December 1 as state officials note health concerns. Grover C. Hedrick elected president of the Raleigh County Bank, succeeding B. E. Carter who died weeks ago. Hedrick is a former mayor of Beckley and long‑time banker with education from Marshall College and Concord College.
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Raleigh County
West Virginia
West Virginia’ State Department
Raleigh For Health Disease Control
County Bank
Berkley
Grover C. Hedrick
Ported
Bank
Fayette County
B. E. Car
Ter
Hedrick
Carter
Mercer County
Sarah and
Clowney
Marshall College
Huntington
Concord College
Athens
Mabscott
First National Bank
Beckley
Citizens Bank of
Peoples National Bank
Beckley College
Joe L. Smith
Raleigh County Bank
D. C. Wade
Wade
William Wade
Wright Coal Co
Stab Fork Coal Co
Juveniles Reprimanded and Ordered Back for Sentencing
Two Resoco juveniles aged 14 and 15 were reprimanded by Judge Harry L. McCreery and ordered to return for final judgment on January 19 at Raleigh County Juvenile Court. They were arrested on charges of breaking into Pompay's Service Station in Resaca and stealing cigarettes and money. The boys were released into their parents' custody and must remain on good conduct until sentencing. A separate water-main break near Maxwell Hill disrupted water service for about seven hours affecting Pete and Bob's Drive-ins and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resoco
Raleigh County Juvenile Court
Harry L. McCreery
Pompey's
Resaca
Maxwell Hill
Pete
Bob
Air Force Enlists 26 Local Recruits for Basic Training
The U S Air Force Recruiting Station announced the enlistment of 26 men on November 27 and 28. One recruit, Jon L Bridges of Mount Hope, is assigned to Andrews Air Force Base Maryland. the remaining 25 go to Lackland AFB Texas for basic training. Enlistees include Clarence Mooney Charleston William D Tracy Jaeger Julian D Holcomb Kessler William E Starcher Richwood Raymond W Jeffers Jr Nitro Calvin F Estep Darrell E Hoke Asbury Franklin R Foster Smithers Joe W Mitchell Verlin L Williams Bluefield Ivan R Estep Asbury Elmer D Conner Bluefield Roy D Hughart Charleston John C Swiney Clendenin Clyde H K Lockhart Panther Charles E Taylor Charleston Sterling M Spangler Bluefield Johnny C Menes Glen Jean William M Thomson Mount Hope Samuel L Nugen Lookout Richard W Riddle St Albans Jerome T Outright Fayetteville Donald L Taylor Ronald E Taylor Alderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Air Force
Andrews Air Force Base
Jonn L. Bridges
Mount Hope
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Tex
Clarence Mooney
Charleston
William D. Tracy
Jaeger
Julian D. Holcomb
Kessler
William E. Starcher
Rich
Opposition Within Hospital Hinders Medical Report
The speaker recounts doctors largely backing the initiative but one hospital refusing reports and obstructing cooperation. He identifies a single man using personal patients and affiliated organizations to smear the effort and its achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosital
Lions Club Hears Report on Syria Tour
Beckley Lions Club heard guest speaker Nathan Haddad recount a three month Near East tour in 1955 with 53 participants under the National Associations of Syrian and Lebanese American Clubs. He notes Syria's modernization in cities, mass automobile shift to U.S. makers, and a refugee situation with about 400000 Arabs in Jordan aided by seven cents per person daily.
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Damascus
Syria
Nathan Haddad
Beckley Lions Club
Haddad
Near East
Lebanon
Jordan
National Association Federations of
Urey
Church of the Resurrection
Omar
Mount of Olives
Bethlehem
Old and New Jerusalem
Jerusalem
Area Baptists Set Special Youth Night with AB College
Beckley area Baptists will co sponsor a special youth night with Alderson Broadus College at 6 p m Friday at First Baptist Church Invitations have gone to prospective college students and parents The program includes a get acquainted period a visual presentation When You Come to College and a short talk by Dr George E Riday The event aims to stimulate college interest and acquaint youth with Alderson Broadus opportunities The sponsoring committee includes Mrs French Davis Rev Shirley Donnelly Mrs G L Anderson and James Patton among others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptists of
Beckley
Anderson-Broaddus College
First Baptist Church
James B. Weaver
George E. Riday
AB College
Weaver
Richard E. Shearer
West Virginia
Alderson Broaddus
French Davis
Shirley Donnelly
G. L. Anderson
H. A. Pierce Jr
James Patton
Earl ‘Whiténer Jr
Deen Thurman
Lawrence Forbes
Pauline Alderman
Maxine Elliott
Two Raleigh Countians Face Hearings Before Magistrate Meadows
Earl Douglas York of Calloway Heights was released on a 55 property bond after arrest for grand larceny and scheduled to appear before Magistrate J P Meadows. Harry C. Fry of Pemberton was bonded to Meadows after arrest for drunkenness and obstructing an officer. Both were booked Friday at Raleigh County Jail by State Police or sheriff deputies.
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Raleigh
J. P. Meadows
Earl Douglas York
Calloway Heights
Meadows
Harry C. Fry
Pemberton
Colonaid Bulk Laxative Promises Overnight Constipation Relief
An advertisement touts Colonaid as a new bulk laxative that relieves constipation overnight. It claims effectiveness for occasional to chronic cases, gentle action suitable for pregnancy, and no interference with nutrient absorption, priced at 98 cents for a 60 tablet package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonaid
Navy Enlistments Reenlist Two Former Sailors for Four Years
The Navy Recruiting Office announced that two former Navy men reenlisted for four years and were sent to the U S Naval Receiving Station in San Francisco California for assignment. They are Robert Eugene Smith husband of Letha A Smith of Oak Hill and Tommy Omar Shrewsbury husband of Rose M Shrewsbury of Mabscott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Recruiting Office
Navy
U. S. Naval Receiving Station
San Francisco
Calif
Robert Eugene Smith
Letha A. Smith
Oak Hill
Tommy Omar
Shrewsbury
Rose M. Shrewsbury
Mabscott
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Lucrece Hudgins Beale
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Elizabeth Seifert
Dodd, Mead & Co., Inc
King Features Syndicate
Dence
Maple Men
Dow School
Pat
Nasty Martin
Chance
Patty
Pratt
Jent
Carol Holt
Kathy Toler
Carol
Dotty Holt
Judy Woods
Patty Martin
Naomi Rakes
Holt Girls
Billy Farr
Kenowha St. Carer
Church
South Fayette Streets
Prince Street
Pinecrest Cottage Inn
Crab Orchard
Ichmond Cleaners
Universal S. Fayette
U.S. Pp
Princeton
Green Tree
Monroe
Greenville
Summers County
Nicholas
Pocahontas
Monroe County
Pi Kappa Sigma Social
Arthur Schiesinger Jr
Adlai Stevenson
Harold Willey
Cecil Wagner
New York City
College Theater
Barbara Moore
Logan
Jack Walls
Leon Frierson
Hamlin
Mary Holstetter
Matewan
Belly Minter
Lee C. Moorehead
Indianola Methodist Church
Columbus
Ohio
Air Force
New York
Boleya
Elgin Crist
Baker’s Jewelry
Lions Club
Area Baptists
Dahbergs
Dahlberg
Fist Avenue
W. Va
Asante
Callus
Appalachian
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