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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1959
Page
3
A shift in city governance surfaces as officials tackle a counterfeit ring tied to the crescent symbol. Investigators suspect a broader network distributing fake licenses and forged documents amid rising civic tensions.
Father Paul Helsley organizes a mass for all Scouts of St Francis DeSales Catholic Church in honor of Boy Scout Week. Den 30 of Cub Pack 250 won the parents attendance prize at a recent meeting. members include Frankie Costelli Sandy Costello Jr Ralph Paugh Robert Hutchinson Mike Burke Michael Corey Charles Dorsey Reynolds Funari. Den mother is Mrs Marie Costello.
Lilly Haven personals note visits across Kopperston and nearby families. Mr and Mrs Rayborn Holli way welcomed Sam Laxton and family. John Jones and Dreama League joined James Jones and family. Basil Nicholas hosted multiple families including Lambert, Elkins and League clan members. Lloyd Bragg listed as patient at Man Hospital with Sunday guests Roy Elkins and Bill Lambert relations.
A highway condition bulletin from the State Road Commission says grading and draining on Lester Maben road should finish by June 30 and drivers should proceed with care at work sites. Barrett Kopperston road also sees grading and draining of 3690 miles with same June 30 completion target. John B. Eary of Cedar Grove reenlisted in the U.S. Air Force at the Beclky Recruiting Station on Friday and was sent to Youngstown.
The Thrifty Homemaker's Club met Wednesday at Mrs. R. O. Carey's residence on S Fayette St. Lesson titled Can I Make My Family Happy was led by Mrs. J. B. Elliott, Raleigh County home demonstration agent. New member Mrs. Ella Alexander joined. next meeting set for Feb 11 at 6 PM at Mrs. Louise Goldston's Grant St Municipal Airport, Ohio, for reassignment.
Pineville residents share weekend visits and travels from Jellico Tennessee to Bluefield and Princeton. Princess Jackson returns from Jellico with family news. Margaret Lewis stays with her parents in Oak Hill. Lane Cooke hosts visitors including Don Finley and Ted Cooke. J W Martin visits Bluefield for medical exams. others travel to Princeton and St Albans. Local kinfolk keep up with relatives across nearby towns.
Thirteen men enlisted in the United States Navy at the Beckley Navy Recruiting Station from Jan 26 through Friday. Wanda Mae Lilly of Coal City went to Bainbridge Md WAVE training after enlistment.
VA pension income limits apply to veterans and widows of World War I, World War II, and the Korean conflict. Social Security benefits cannot be partly waived to reduce other income below limits, according to Charles H. Elliott of the Huntington VA regional office.
A historical note clarifies that the potato originated in the Andes region of South America rather than Ireland, correcting a common misconception about its origins.
SOPHIA BNS Brenda Richards and Karen Wallen were honored at Brownie Troop No. 72 on their birthdays. Leaders Mrs Lemley Martin and Mrs Calvin Saunders hosted. Girls began Fly-up training and sang after refreshments prepared by Mrs J B Riggs. Other Brownies attended include Pamala Saunders Connie Fox Brenda Martin Jackie Riggs Lotus McKinney Jinny Darnell Dana Stone Arlene Johnson and Mary Francis Cirer.
Two Seth brothers joined six men at Beckley Army Recruiting Main Station on Friday. Ernest and Kermit C. Ferrell, sons of Mr and Mrs Dennis P Ferrell, will begin nine weeks of basic training at Fort Jackson South Carolina. Others headed to Fort Jackson include Harry P. Acosta Sprague Stanley L Burton Bluefield Va Rodney D Hayes Princeton and Jackie D Skeen.
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