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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1953

Page

10

Red Head Dont Cry In Milwaukee The Linda Van Vliet Plot

Linda Van Vliet plots a con to ruin Nancy Kelly by using Phil Stanley and a redheaded rival, drawing in Sam Sykes and gang boss Spike Adams. The story follows Linda revealing details to Spike, planning jewel theft, and arranging Sam’s return for a shakedown.

Linda Nancy Kelly Nancy Phil Stanley Phil Spike Sam Sykes Old Ring Miami Milwaukee Sam Spike Adams Linda van Vliet Cassie Chicago

Mabscott Lions Club Forms With 32 Charter Members

The Mabscott Lions Club organized with 32 charter members after its second meeting at Mabscott Baptist Church Monday night. Luther Lane led the session, which deferred project selection. The charter presentation is set for January 25 with Wood Poling of Mount Hope Lions District president presiding.

Mabscott Baptist Church Luther Lane Wood Poling Mount Hope Lions District

Rhodell Council Meeting Cancelled Report

Mayor Lacy A. Meadows said the Rhodell council meeting scheduled for Tuesday night did not occur. He reported that he, the police chief, and the recorder gathered at Town Hall and noted that not a single councilman appeared.

Rhodes Lacy A. Meadows Town Hall

Carolina Mart Grand Opening Planned For Crab Orchard

The Carolina Super Market in Crab Orchard will celebrate a $40,000 remodel with a three day grand opening. Owner Posey Rhodes says the store covers 10,000 square feet with 7 enlargements since 1935 and claims the largest independent supermarket in the state. Open 8:30 am to 9:36 pm Thursday and Friday and 8:30 am to 6 pm Saturday.

Carolina Crab Orchard Posey Rhodes Rhodes

Baltimore Livestock Market Prices From USDA Report

Baltimore livestock market data shows cattle valuations mostly 8 to 15 per hundredweight with slaughter steers at 23.00 and cows down to 7.00, calves 100 to 220 pounds 20 to 32, hogs varying by weight up to 25.50, sows around 20 to 21, sheep at 25 with insufficient sales to set a basis. Deals reflect dealers and buyers pricing across multiple weight classes and species in a single daily report.

Baltimore USDA Ibs

Weather cancels address by Greenlee at Beckley Lions Club

J Franklin Greenlee Charleston investment man could not speak to the Beckley Lions Club on "Money at work under free enterprise" due to weather. Capt Robert D Boyce of the Beckley Salvation Army spoke in his place.

J. Franklin Greenlee Charleston Beckley Lions Club Harris, Uphan and Company Robert D. Boyce The Beckley

Minor Accidents Befall 3 Miners

Three area miners were injured in minor accidents Thursday and received emergency treatment at Beckley Hospital. John Edward Simmons of Sprague, employed by New River Company at Sprague, injured his right hand when it was caught between a mine machine and timber. Earl Crockett Smith of Wind ing Gulf, Winding Gulf Colliery, had the middle finger of his left hand caught between rock and a duck pin. Joe Stermitz of Kingston, Semet Solvay, said an unknown substance got in his eyes while he was cutting rail to lay tracks.

Beckley Hospital John Edward Simmons Sprague New River Company Earl Crockett Smith Winding Gulf Joe Stermitz Kingston Semet Solvay

Death takes man while getting Christmas trees

Frank H. Harman a 32 year old resident of Daniels died Monday in a Hinton hospital after a heart attack while cutting Christmas trees. The body will be brought to his father Amaziah Harman's home in Daniels and funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Nimitz. He is survived by his parents his wife and a number of brothers and sisters.

Daniels Frank H. Harman Hinton Nimitz Amaziah Harman

Police Claims Youths Admit Eccles Hold Up

Beckley youths Paul Conley and Charles Leasure, both of Beckley, confessed to robbing J. P. Richmond of Eccles, taking his car and $4.50 on December 6. Richmond was cut on the neck during the scuffle on South Fayette Street. Leasure was arrested at 5 pm and Conley at 8 pm. They were charged with robbery and jailed. They waived preliminary hearing and are held for the January grand jury with $2500 bonds.

Paul Conley Charles Eiverett Leasure Beckley Eccles Evan Hall Hall J. P. Richmond Richmond South Fayette Street Leasure Conley Raleigh T. N Thurman Thurman

Army and Air Force Gets 19 Enlistments

Nineteen area men enlist in Army and Air Force. Four year Air Force terms sent to Sampson AFB New York and examinations in Beckley. Three year Army terms include Beckley and Charleston men with several prior service. six year terms for two. Re-enlistment and basic training actions listed with Fort Knox Fort Jackson destinations.

Army Air Force Beckley Prince St Sampson Air Force Base N. Y Teddy G. Taylor Paul F. Mackey James R. Edelman Ernest G. Toothmen Charleston Garry A. Morris Nathan B. Rus Cpl George M. Martin Fort Knox Fort Jackson S. C Leonard G. Minckler Logan Carl A. Cheeks Welch

Hatfield Submits Bid for Pettus Road Projects in WV

The U S Bureau of Public Roads reviewed low bids for Grant and Raleigh county highway work. Stickley Brothers of Keyser bid 103 763 for a new 56 foot Patterson Creek Bridge and related improvements on Secondary 5 in Grant County. Harry Hatfield Co. of Barboursville bid 62 570 for Pettus Bridge approaches in Raleigh County. Bennie Snyder of Franklin won 18 079 for U S 119 upgrades between Kanawha City and Marmet including a sewer outlet to the Kanawha River.

Charleston U. S Bureau of Public Roads Grant Raleigh State Road Commission Stickley Brothers of Keyser Patterson Creek Grant County Raleigh County Pettus Bridge W. Vard Harry Hatfield Co Barboursville SRC Bennie Snyder Franklin U. S. 119 Kanawha City Marmet Kanawha River 68Th St

Two Women Hurt When Falling on Icy Streets

Two women were sent to Raleigh General Hospital after icy streets caused falls. Mrs. Gertrude Williams of Harper injured her left wrist on Hunter Street. Mrs. Bertha Henderson of East Beckley fell en route to Cook's Restaurant and hurt her left ankle.

Raleigh General Hospital Gertrude Williams Harper Hunter St Bertha Henderson East Beckley Cook's

Miscellaneous Business Set for Council Session Tonight

Miscellaneous and unfinished business matters are scheduled for the special City Council meeting at 7 30 p m today in City Hall according to Mayor George B Chambers. The council will have two more sessions before he turns city duties over to Mayor-elect Elmer Davis. A regular meeting is planned for 7 30 p m Tuesday Dec 22 and a public hearing on the city charter for Tuesday Dec 29.

J. C. Penny Co ESSO Beckley Woodlawn H. N. McCue Southern States Beckley Cooperative Richmond Va Helen Jane Couch Farm Home Advisory Martinsville, Va J. C. Gingrich Fayette St City Hall George B. Chambers Chambers Elmer Davis

Baby Falls From Crib in Whitby and Coal City Injuries

One year old Jackie D. Keen son of Herbert Keen Whitby was treated at Beckley Hospital Tuesday for head and neck injuries from a crib fall. Donald Curtis Booth of Coal City was treated for a possible sprain of the left hip.

Jackie D. Keen Herbert Keen Whitby Beckley Hospital Donald Curtis Booth Coal City

Beckley College Adjourns for Christmas Holidays

Classes at Beckley College will adjourn after Friday’s school day for the Christmas holidays. The vacation will continue through the morning of Monday January 4.

Beckley College

Beav er Woman Injured in Fall Receives Care

Mrs Ellen Daniel of Beaver is under treatment at Beckley Hospital for a right ankle injury sustained in a fall.

Ellen Daniel Beaver Beckley Hospital

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