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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1956
Page
11
A first person reminiscence recalls a polio isolation period, the iron lung nearby, and a gradual recovery from paralysis. The author describes Thanksgiving release from isolation, visitors, and support from family, teachers, and reporters as life slowly returns to normal.
Joseph F Burdett Democratic gubernatorial hopeful met Raleigh County Democrats in Beckley Monday night amid speculation on May 8 primary support. Mrs Harry L Crawford Jr appointed Civilian Defense Committee chair for Beckley Woman's Club Junior Department working with Harold Sopher to distribute 5 000 Home Protection Exercises pamphlets from the Civilian Defense Administration to local schools for home use in case of an atomic attack.
160 aliens register at Raleigh County through Beckley Post Office before 5 p.m. Tuesday. Reports total 166, per Postmaster A. Fray Lilly. Failure to comply will bring fines and possible deportation.
Mary Bolen 30 of Tommy Creek admitted operating a moonshine still to feed her five children. Raid by Raleigh County agents and U S Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division led to destruction of the still. Bolen to be heard by a federal grand jury on June 13 after waiving preliminary arraignment. She said her husband, unemployed, now has a job and will start Monday.
Beckley postmaster A Fray Lilly, vice president of the state chapter of the National Association of Postmasters, attended a state executive board meeting in Fairmont. Police found a still near Tommy's Creek and two rooms above a house. A woman claimed she carried the planned operation to the site, stating no knowledge of the setup. Officers recovered 30 gallons of spent mash and two pairs of crutches, with children aged 2 to 13 present.
Raleigh Countians received public assistance totaling 114 774 during December 1955, distributed to 2,02 DPA cases in Raleigh County. The breakdown shows 2,953.90 for general, 7,432.04 for other, 17,408 for old age, 1,568 for blind, 7,296 for top disabled, and 64,996 for dependent children.
The Blue Hawk Band at Sophia High School elected officers Monday with Tim Fitzpatrick, a senior, named president. Eleanor Darnell was chosen vice president and Nancy Riggs was named secretary treasurer. Annie was elected to the remaining post.
Beckley officials report 7,800 feet of six inch sewer pipe laid and 700 feet of twelve inch pipe replaced over six months by the Sanitary Board. Total pipe cost 2674 dollars with labor supplied by board workmen as stated by Mayor A XK Minter.
The Raleigh County March of Dimes and Board of Education Office report 205.30 in contributions from six schools. Read totals include Farley Hill 13.60 Morton Reaves 85.36 Ghent 14.45 Piney Oaks Whitby 7.20 Glen Leigh 48. The tally reflects continued community support for polio vaccination efforts.
A tense scene unfolds as Sheriff Lacey informs Kerry Bains and Rusty that they must be taken in for questioning about a prior shooting. The dialogue reveals fear, mistrust, and uneasy loyalties among the trio, with mentions of Nate Cullen and a wanted notice that could bind their fates. Rusty warns of danger as Cameron suggests shared interests and duty amid mounting pressure.
Kerry recalls the violent night as Lacey confronts him in the jail cell. Rusty lies wounded on a bed with blood on the gun butt. Kerry senses a drive for justice amid threats as a crowd gathers outside the jail for Tim Larrabee’s burial.
A District 4 Conservation Commission training session at Beckley begins Feb 1 with 9 a.m. in Memorial Building Room 10. Foresters attend as the Conservation Commission sponsors the program to study forest soil sites and the relation to tree growth. Sidney Weitzman of Mountain State Search Center and John Gorman of the Soil Conservation Service will teach and lead. The morning covers indoor soil type capabilities, the afternoon collects soil samples outside.
The Postmaster General Office reports a rise in the C O D swindle racket. Raleigh Countians are urged to report any unordered C O D parcels sent to recently deceased persons. Operators use obituary notices to obtain names and addresses, with families paying for items believed to be ordered by the deceased. No local reports yet, but vigilance is advised.
Woodrow T. Harris of Arnott filed Tuesday for Raleigh County Board of Education, the eighth candidate to announce. Others filing certificates include Omer Acord, Republican for Marsh Fork magistrate. Frazier Treadway, Democrat for Marsh Fork constable. Nellie Toney, Democrat for Clear Fork Democratic committeewoman.
A Raleigh County effort seeks 3000 signatures to place a referendum on voting machines before the court. Proponents say machines lower election officer costs and avoid a counting board, with signatures tallied this week and petitions circulated in several communities. A final tally from the May 8 primary is expected by Friday or Saturday, and the approximate cost per machine is listed as 1600 dollars, with potential savings if more machines are used.
The Pastor's Aid Society schedules a Friday 5 p.m. meeting at Rose to plan a birthday and anniversary celebration for Mrs. Susie Brackenridge of Sharon Church. Also noted are church services at Hill Top Baptist Church and a deacons meeting Friday night, with various denominational gatherings and choir events listed.
Three West Virginia University students visited Sophia High School to discuss college life and its offerings. Sue Dickinson Carolyn Tully and Ronald Reed spoke before junior and senior classes on topics including curriculum cost of education and social and religious life. An open discussion followed the talks.
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