Christmas Shoplifting Charge Against Fayette Girl
Ruth Owens an 18 year old Oak Hill resident was charged with shoplifting after alleged thefts in Beckley stores. Police say she slipped a 1.95 sip into her bag at the Charm Shop then planned to pay for other items at Montgomery Ward W T Grant Cohen's Drug Store and more. She posted 15 bond and is to appear at City Police Court Thursday night.
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Oak Hill
Beckley
Ruth Owens
City Hall
Owens
Cohen
Cohen's
Wheeler Enrolls at Washington University Dental School
Ronald Andrew Wheeler son of Mrs. Courtney M. Wheeler enrolls at Washington University St Louis Mo for the 1956 57 year. A Woodson Wilson High School graduate and former West Virginia University student he is a sophomore in the School of Dentistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Andrew Wheeler
Courtney M. Wheeler
Alderson
Washington University
St. Louis
Wheeler
Woodson Wilson High School
West Virginia University
School of Dentistry
Christmas Fund Grows For Beckley Salvation Army Cadet
Captain R H K Boyce reports Christmas collections reaching 1255.79 at Beckley Salvation Army Citadel. Local groups including Beckley Woman's Club and First Baptist Church raise hundreds at Kettle Booths. Raleigh County Mental Health group and mail contributions add to totals with a $3800 goal.
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R. HK. Boyce
Beckley
Salvation Army Citadel
Beckley Woman's Club
Kettle Booth
First Baptist Church
Raleigh County Association For Mental Health
Booth
The
Presbyterian Church
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Jaycees
Walker Elected President of West Virginia Engineers Chapter
A. J. Walker was chosen as president of the West Virginia Chapter of the Appalachian Society of Professional Engineers. Elected with him were Felix Fisher as first vice president John S. Wood as second vice president Cecil H. Graham as secretary treasurer C R Hoover Wilmer Snuffer Lloyd G Fitzgerald as directors and C R Bourland as state director. Installations set for the January 14 meeting. Ladies Night planned with arrangements by Robert Davis and B B Corker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Appalachian Society of Professional Engineers
A. J. Walker
Glass House
Felix Fisher
John S. Wood
Cecil H. Graham
C.R. Hoover
Wilmer Snuffer
Lloyd G. Fitzgerald
C. R. Bourland
Three New Workers Added to Beckley Social Security Office
Beckley Social Security District Office adds three staff members. Claims representatives Award II Skeen and Hazel P. McCue completed a three week training at the Bureau of Old-Age and Survivors Insurance headquarters in Baltimore Maryland. Alma Miller transferred from Charleston to Beckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Social Security
Nora Franks
Award II
Skeen
Hazel P. McCue
Bureau of Old-Age and Survivors Insurance
Baltimore
Een
Dunbar
McCue
South Charleston
Beckley
Alma Miller
Charleston
Notaries Approved by Raleigh County Court
Raleigh County Court approved five notary public applications in a regular Tuesday session. Louella M. Rinehart Sophia and I N Alderman of Beckley were among those objected.
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Raleigh County Court
Louella M. Rinehart
Sophia
I. N. Alderman
Beckley
Polio Clinic Draws 150 In Three Raleigh County Sites
One hundred fifty people received polio vaccines at three Raleigh County clinics on Tuesday. The shots were given at Clear Creek Elementary School Lower White Oak School and Clear Fork High School under the Raleigh County Health Department. Pregnant women and children two weeks to 19 years old were eligible. A fourth clinic is planned for Mount View Junior High School at 10 a.m. Thursday.
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Clear Creek
Lower White Oak
Clear Fork High School
Raleigh County Health Department
Mount View Junior High School
Body of W G Smith Shipped From Sophia To Inez Ky
The body of W G Smith, a 30 year old construction worker from Inez Kentucky, died after falling into a tipple conveyor at East Gulf while adjusting newly installed machinery. He was employed by the Robert Shaffer Construction Co. The body was shipped from Williams Funeral Home in Sophia to Inez at 10 am today.
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W. G. Smith
East Gulf
Williams
Sophia
Inez
Smith
Robert Shaffer Construction Co
Army Aids Santa with Truck Support for Holiday Mail Rush
The Beckley Army Recruiting Station lends a truck to the local Post Office to aid Christmas mail deliveries. Lt. William A. Murphy notes residents should greet the vehicle as the postman likely brings a gift. Raleigh County Red Cross reports $80 in donations for Hungarian relief, to be forwarded to National Headquarters.
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Army
Raleigh County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Hungary
Beckley Fire Department Limits Toy Repairs to Few
Fire Chief Bernard Martin said the Beckley department will repair only a few toys this year, similar to last year. Toys will be distributed for Mac's Memorial Toy Fund Drive at the Memorial Building on December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Jon Hand
Bernard Martin
Martin
Mac
Memorial Building
Constipated Colon Advise Bulk Laxative Colonait
A promotional notice explains a thrifty colon causes dry bulky waste and urges use of Coronate COLONAID bulk laxative to re moisten and stretch the colon for a normal urge to purge. It touts safety in pregnancy and claims overnight relief at 98 cents for a 60 tablet package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonaid
Official MOD Drive Opens January 2 in Raleigh County
Raleigh County March of Dimes begins January 2 with the MOD Headquarters opening in the Campbell Building on Main Street. County campaign chairman Mrs James Mahoney says no goal is yet set. Preliminary work started this month with 1000 collection containers in local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
MOD
Jan Campbell
Main St
James Mahoney
Beckley Pair Fined and Sentenced After Tuesday Arraignment
Calvin G. Jackson and John W. Johnson, both of Beckley, were arraigned Tuesday before Magistrate J.P. Meadows. Jackson received six months and a $30 fine for carrying a dangerous weapon, while Johnson was fined $100 and 30 days in jail for possession of moonshine. They were arrested Saturday by City Police and agents of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division.
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Beckleyans
Raleigh
J.P. Meadows
Calvin G. Jackson
John W. Johnson
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division
U. S. Treasury Department
Jackson
Johnson
Business Management iClass Ends With Final Session
The last session of the Business Management Course sponsored by Concord College and Beckley Newspapers Corp. will convene at 6 30 p.m. today with a dinner at the Beckley Hotel. About 20 Raleigh Countians complete the 10 week course led by Emery Smith of Concord College. Lovell Higgins serves as master of ceremonies.
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Concord College
Beckley Newspapers Corp
Beckley
Emery Smith
Smith
Lovell Higgins
Republicans Meet Twice in 2 Days Raleigh County
Raleigh county GOP groups held two meetings in two consecutive days. J Holt Byrne will address the county Young GOP Club at 7 30 p m today in the county courthouse. A five man screening committee was formed to process applications for state and county patronage under the new governor. Applications approved by the county committee go to the State Republican Committee in Charleston. The committee will meet at 7 20 p m Monday to review all applications received by then. At Tuesday night’s session the Executive Committee adopted by laws.
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Raleigh
J. Holt Byrne
Beckley
GOP Club
GOP
State Republican Committee
Charleston
Clifton Hardy Enlists in U S Army for Fort Jackson Training
Clifton Hardy of Blackberry City enlisted in the United States Army at the local Recruiting Station on Thursday and is to report to Fort Jackson South Carolina for basic training with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hardy noted at Blackberry City.
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Clifton Hardy
Arthur Hardy
Blackberry City
United States
Fort Jackson
S. C
Funeral notices for Richardson Ambrose and others in Eccles
Funeral announcements list Emory Alva Richardson age 14 of MacArthur who died Sunday at 11 05 pm. Services at Melon Mortuary Thursday at 10 am with Rev Sam D Smith. Burial Oak Cemetery Farboursville West Virginia. Ambrose Housthor Cole age 35 of Eccles died at 7 15 am Monday. Body at Caffee Funeral Home then residence Eccles. Services Mt Tabor Baptist Church Wednesday at 3 30 pm with Rev B C Jennings. Burial Calfee Cemetery Mt Tabor. Minnie Jane Godby Biggs 4 of Eccles died Monday December 10 at 2 45 am. Body to residence Tuesday at 5 pm. Services Wednesday December 12 at 2 pm at Mount Tabor Baptist Church with Rev H C Jennings and Rev Z H Dean. Burial Mount Tabor Cemetery. Body lies in state one hour prior. Active pallbearers listed. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary Funeral Directors.
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Richardson
Emory Alva
MacArthur
Melon Mortuary
Melton
Sam D. Smith
Oak Cemetery
Farboursville
W. Va
Uoudr Goode
Minnie Jane Godby Biggs
Eccles
Mount Tabor Baptist Church
H.C. Jennings
2. H. Dean
Mount Tabor
Wite GL
J. Cooper
Bert Lewis
Earl Snow
Kenny Burleson
Charlie Haris
Sam Blaylock
George Niddlecot
John Mitchem
Melton Mortuary
Beckley Newspapers
Pontetchhdbas Line
Lush
Waller's Insurance Agency
Teris
McCorkle Avenue
South Charleston
Charleston
N & K Market
Bradley
King Tut
Oak Hill
Singer Sewing Machine CO
South Kanawha St
Standard Coffee Company
Hileman
Pioneer Hotel
Rainelie
Adkins
Main Street
Ravenswood
Beckley
E. Bare
Beasley Bryant Services Highlight Home Care Beds and Funeral Aid
Douglas T. Bryant listed at 16 South Oakwood Ave Beckle with phone service 3-46 for Keys er Funeral Home Ambulance. Hospital beds for home use noted.
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Keyser Funeral Home Ambulance Service
Douglas T. Bryant
Mar
South Oakwood Ave
Beckle
Local service ads include loans, beauty, and pets in Beckley
Classifieds list a loan offer from J B Thomas on town property with up to 15 year terms, plus Beckley beauty and hair services, photographers, bookkeeping, house raising, and pet animal listings with prices and contact numbers.
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City
J.B. Thomas
Ard Ave
Beckley
Dial
Buckley
South Fayette Street
Helen Keaton
Myrtle Shirensour
Helen
Beaver Dial
Marguerite
Anpoint
Beckley Beauly Salon
South Oakweod
Feckiey
Hoy A
Jon Dal
Re L
J. W. Stinson
East Beckley
Dial Ct
ARC Ral
Jockey
Hox A-163
Care Beckley
Charleston
W. S. Gregg
W.B. Jones
Dial Cl
Deslener-Muilder
Minton
Pas
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Fayette Girl
King Coa
East Rainelle
W. Yo
ACE Auto Stores
3Rd Ave
Beckley Phone
Elinor Hurt
Raleigh County Criminal Court
Harry L. McCreery
A. J. Sparacino
MccCreery
Sparacino
A. L. Walker
Tion
Raleigh Register
Kastoo
Circulation Department
Universal
Fayette ST
W.G. Smith
Kentucky
R. J. Neal
Mgr. i Webb & Quesenberry
Funeral Home Gai Vance Drive
Pat Williams
W, Va
FT. Jackson
Thardson
Ric
Calfee Funeral Fom
Amos E. Quesenberry
Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home
Neville St
ISA
Mr. C. Egnor
Oak FU
Logan
Webb’s Florists
N. Kanawha St
Crab Orchard
Webb’s
Fairlawn Avenue
Dial CI
Miner's Hospital Beckley
Ralph Sims
Rainelfe
Affinity Roar
Mark Stergilt
J. K. Mitchem
Harold Williams
Harold Wiliams
W. OE
Harvey
Carpenter
James Kershner
Henry Jones
Foster Hardware Co
St. Beckley
Whea
B. E. Silverman
RCA
Zenith Radio & TV
Don Hlake
Sophia Appliance
Sodsita
Ilovitz
RCA Victor
Arnith
John W. Eyee
West Neville St
Wright
AMATO
jJength
Foster Hardwareb CO
Frank’s
Aaron Venetian Blind Cleaners
W.va
Sons of Taly Ball
LINZY
Pal
Lewis
Roy S.coe
Peerless Packing Company
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