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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1955
Page
8
The Rural Development Council Forestry Commission plans a spring Woodland Conference. At a Monday RDC meeting it was reported that 10 of 35 letter replies from major woodland companies favor the event. The conference aims to show large firms how to realize greater returns from forest holdings.
The Sophia Fire Department is assembling three to five Christmas baskets for needy families under Fire Chief Steve Waybright. Donations of food gifts or money can be directed to Waybright or Miss Charlotte Riggs at the Sophia Town Hall.
The notice states income from forest lands and that a definite conference date will be decided at the January meeting of the REC Commission. The brief implies upcoming organizational planning and revenue discussion without listing names or places.
Mrs Cleo Blakey principal of Sprague Consolidated School will represent the Alpha Phi Chapter of the National Sorority Phi Delta Kappa as a delegate to the Charleston conclave on Dec 27 and 28. Other meeting items included packing veteran kits, visiting the Youth Center, volunteering, a toy fund donation, and a pre Christmas pollyanna and dinner for members. The January meeting will be at Mrs Christian's home with hostesses Mrs Christian and Miss Early.
Two organizations plan events for children under 12 in Mullens. The Wyoming County American Legion Post hosts treats and entertainment at Moran Avenue Legion Home Thursday 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Loyal Order of Moose holds its annual party Friday 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Moose Home.
Oak Hill resident George Grimes was booked by State Police at 9 50 p m Monday in Raleigh County Jail on a charge of reckless driving.
Raleigh County led District 4 in fall fire season acreage with 152 acres burned. Other counties reported 47 in Fayette, 77 in Greenbrier, 99 in McDowell, 144 in Mercer, 125 in Monroe, and 19 in Summers. Wyoming County reported no fires.
Fortytwo patients admitted to Wyomi ng General Hospital in the week ending Saturday. Names listed include R B Patrick Corinne Ben Lafferty Maben Lawrence Worley Wyco Larry Worley Wy co Danny Worley Wyco Mrs Wanda Graham Pineville Joe Berger Mullens Joe Sizemore McGraws Johnny Staton Mullens Benton Lusk Covel Ilene Colbird Bud Mrs Ida Steele Herndon Mrs Antham Walker Pineville Mrs Mary Ellis Glen Rogers Mrs Lucille Stump Mullens Martha Shumate McGraws Lennie Lusk Alpeca Lee Mathews Wyco Linda Kay Whitt Keyrock Ralph Neel Gap Mills Mrs Peggy Adkins Itmann Mitchell Dugan Mullens William Henkins Pineville Monroe Clark Killarney Mrs Bessie Repass Itmann Mrs Rosemary Moran Bud Mrs Ruby Tolliver Mullens Roy Pritchard Mullens Irene Blevins Glen Fork Alphonzo Brown East Gulf Oliver Graham Basin Freda Milam Matheny Roy Mullins Keyrock Mrs Hattie McKinney Rhodell Robert Kynard Killarney Jake Lesler Stephenson Mrs Nancy Dickens Bob Opal Reed and infant Amigo James Brooks Ravencliff Mrs Lola Bailey Mullens Mrs Betty Robertson Mullens and Mrs Faye Richardson Mullens.
C K Pendleton advises travelers on holiday baggage handling during the rush season. Check luggage a day or two before departure to avoid missing items, especially baby clothes. Bus passengers have 150 pounds free, children 75. trains add 150 per person plus small and large suitcase charges. planes allow 40 pounds free. Excess baggage charges apply for overages by plane, bus, or train.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today at Affinity Baptist Church for Roy Edward Alexander two year old son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Alexander. The Rev W P Strickland officiated and burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include his parents two sisters five brothers paternal grandfather Tyra Glen Alexander and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs James Bailey all of Affinity and North Wilkesboro. Trent Funeral Home in charge.
A Crab Orchard boy, five year old Gene Miller, fell from a low building and was treated for a broken wrist at Raleigh General Hospital. He is the son of Mrs Naoma Miller. The accident occurred Monday afternoon.
An Alderson woman was injured when a car collided with a truck at Oakwood and City Avenues at 1 45 p m Monday. Mrs David B White was taken to a doctor's office for a right ankle injury while riding as a passenger in her husband s car. The truck was driven by P H O Nea l 46 Crab Orchard.
The Monday night session of Beckley Police Court collected $34 in bond forfeitures when two persons charged with being drunk failed to appear for hearings.
Buster Alphonso Buck DeHart 41 of Crab Orchard dies after extended illness. Funeral at Crab Orchard Baptist Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. C Shirley Donnelly and Rev. Mark Wolfe officiating. Burial at Calfee Cemetery Mount Tabor. Survived by wife Doris Stump DeHart five daughters one son two brothers three sisters and several half-siblings. Body to remain at Caffee Funeral Home until 4 p.m. today then at residence. services at church one hour after arrival. Pallbearers named including Lowell Canady Russell Boggs and others.
Chamber official cites Business Week article on The Latest Lures noting sites and plants on easy terms as top attraction. Tax breaks bonds and local development authorities also listed as tools for communities like Beckley to compete for new industries. Hailstorms in the United States may cause greater damage than tornadoes.
Donna Irene Stoots two year old daughter of Beulah Stoots of Metal ton is reported recuperating at home after a neighbor's dog tore her face. She received 15 stitches, was hospitalized in Beckley for five days after the November 14 incident, and her mother called the injuries disfiguring. The dog was kept up for the required period and released once not rabid.
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