May Regain City Playground Sold for Taxes
The Beckley Recreation Board voted to regain for the City the Glen Ave playground that reverted to the state due to delinquent taxes of 13.77 dollars. City Recorder E J Smith was appointed to handle the action to reclaim title, with payment of taxes plus interest and publication fees. A three man committee was named to work with Youth Center Corporation to select a site and plan operation of a Negro youth recreation center, and to study the board budget for financial aid. The board funds Teen Town rent and seeks a similar arrangement for the Youth Center group. The board also approved paying two city firemen ten dollars each for a day’s work in 1951 moving bleachers. records show they were unpaid. Plans are under way to acquire a steam locomotive from the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, with a cost inquiry sent to Covington Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Recreation Board
Glen Ave
E. J. Smith
George B. Chambers
J. S. Butts
James Keseinger
William Houchins
Youth Center Corporation
Recreation Board
Leonard Lyons
Albert Allen
City Recorder
William Laren
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Covington
Three Win Honor As Outstanding Scout at Beckley Troop 6
Beckley Boy Scout Troop 6 named three for outstanding Scout of 1954 Wayne Martin H A Pierce III and Larry Kesler Their names will be on a scouting statue on display all year Two Beckley Scouts earned the Eagle Badge Wayne Martin son of Bernard Martin 115 Clyde St and Paul Chikos Jr son of Paul Chikos 107 Locust St Others received gold palm bronze palms life scout and star scout awards at a banquet at First Baptist Church Read more on first class and second class badges awarded and merit badges conferred to numerous scouts with several perfect attendance pins awarded by Scout Council president E E Bibb and Scoutmaster Albert Allen Jr The event drew about 115 attendees and included a court of honor and multiple recognitions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Boy Scout Troop
Wayne Martin
H. A. Pierce III
Larry Kesler
Beckley
Martin
Bernard Martin
Clyde St
Paul Chikos Jr
Paul Chikos
Locust St
E. E. Bibb
First Baptist Church
Albert Allen Jr
Earl Canaday
David Riley
James McManamay
Allen Thurmond
Leonard McNulty
Jerry Williams
Jimmy Ray Meadows
Eddie Kenny
David Kingery
Pat Hall
John Shulte
Robert Christenson
Crewe Maples Jr
Paul McManamay
Alfred Landers
Bernard Corker
Danny McConnell
Alfred Skaggs
Thomas Skaggs
Earl Ballenger
John Schulte
Johnny Wilkes
Bill Campbell
Jackie Carper
Woodrow Bales
W. M. Kessel
B. A. Prellman
Don’t Neglect Slipping FALSE TEETH
Don t be annoyed and embarrassed by slipping teeth. FASTEETH powder helps keep false teeth firmly set for security and comfort, though a gummy taste may remain. Get PASTEETH today at any drug counter.
Auto larceny suspect held for Grand Jury in Raleigh County
Glennon Clay of Maple Meadow was held for Grand Jury on an auto larceny charge after failing to post a $500 appearance bond. He was arraigned before Magistrate T. N. Thurman and held at Raleigh County Jail. State police arrested Clay last week under a warrant by Agnes Wells Bradley. the 1938 automobile valued at $300 is involved.
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Glennon Clay
Maple Meadow
Raleigh
Clay
T. N. Thurman
Agnes Wells
Bradley
Freeman Held for Non Support in Charleston Case
Support payments ordered for wife and children. Junior Freeman of Stotesbury found guilty on non support. Magistrate T N Thurman mandates $20 weekly payment. Warrant filed by Edna Freeman of Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Freeman
Stotesbury
T. N. Thurman
Edna Freeman
Charleston
Mrs. Cora Crider Services Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Crider 74 of Harper Heights will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church Harper Heights with Reverends G C Gilbert and W M Jones officiating. Burial follows at Rhinehart Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Ottile Stone of Queens New York two sons Isaah and James of Harper Heights a daughter in law Elizabeth Crider four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The body will be moved to the church from Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor one hour before the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Crider
Harper Heights
First Baptist Church
G. C. Gilbert
W. M. Jones
Rhinehart Cemetery
Ottile Stone
Queens
N. Y
Isaah
James
Elizabeth Crider
Ritchie and Johnson
Elks Slot Case Rescheduled For Hearing Feb 21
Beckley City hires special prosecutor C R Harless for Elks Club manager Roland Phillips gambling device case. Feb 21 Beckley Police Court set for hearing after raid on Jan 29. Other notes include Lana Conte fined 45 dollars for minors at Jimmie’s Place and youths tearing down posted signs. James McDowell forfeits 20 dollars for speeding. Perry L Johnson and William Rhoda each for disorderly conduct after no shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Elks Club
C. R. Harless
Roland Phillips
Lana Conte
Jimmie
Cumbow
James McDowell
Beckley Junction
Perry L. Johnson
William Rhoda
Prince
Beckley Ministerial Association announces devotional dates
The Beckley Ministerial Association set devotional leaders for the rest of the year. Schedule includes March 7 Rev A W Wood, April 4 Rev A J Cain, May 2 Sam Raborn, June 6 Rev J B F Yoak, August 29 Rev J G Harris, Oct 3 Rev T M Waldron, Nov 7 Rev M E Fralick, Dec 5 Rev A H Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Ministerial Association
A. W. Wood
A. J. Cain
Sam Raborn
J. B. F. Yoak
J. G. Harris
T. M. Waldron
M. E. Fralick
A. H. Wilson
C. E. Walker
Mark Wolfe
Corey O. Mitchell
Waldron
Briggs Dingman
Waco
Texas
Salvation Army
S. Fayette St
New Industry at Whitesville and Local Awards
Whitesville set to gain a new candy plant from J Ellen Candy Co moving from Belle. The 60 to 90 day relocation could employ 75 to 100 workers in Whitesville in a climate seen as favorable. Also featured are Purina awards for Beckley Ice and Feed Co and J W Faull, along with West Virginia Apex distributor news and insurance agency appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ellen Candy Co
Belle
Whitesville
W. W. Wilkerson
M. J. Kerr
Candy Company
Beckley Ice and Feed CO
Ralston Purina Company
J. S. Larrick
Beckley Company
Pulaski
Jehovah Group Assembly Held in Rupert
A three day weekend assembly of Jehovahs Witnesses in Rupert drew 28 delegates from Beckley and about 400 area members. A Saturday movie highlighted work on Bible printing, Gilead, foreign conventions, and church farms. E A Dunlap of Watchtower spoke on Does God Really Care. Beckley attendees included numerous couples and several single members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses
Rupert
Beckley
Jehovah's Witnesses
Bible College of Gilead
E. A. Dunlap
Watchtower Society
Ancil Gentry
Nellie Hutchens
Mary Cox
Frank Mills
J. C. Hutchens
Deborah
Emmuel Hutchens
Sally Daniels
Tate Hutchens
Joe Belkrum
Lula Danial
Gracie Warden
Hila Mae Cole
Beckley Army Reserve units compete for McGovern Trophy
Col. Robert E. Wallace praised Beckley reserve units after inspecting the 433rd Motor Vehicle Assembly Co. as they compete with the 425th Army Band in Charleston and the 267th Ordnance Co. in Ripley for the McGovern Trophy, awarded to the state’s outstanding reserve unit. Announcement of the winner will be around March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert FE. Wallace
Charleston
Beckley
Wallace
433Rd Motor Vehicle Assembly Co
425Th Army Band
267Th Ordnance Co
Ripley
Capudine Liquid Pain Reliever Adclaims Quick Relief
An old advertisement promotes Capudine as a liquid headache remedy with three ingredients already dissolved for fast relief. It touts quick action and warns to follow the label and avoid excessive use. Available in 15¢ 35¢ and 70¢ sizes.
Supreme Court Grants Mullens Coal Appeal
The Supreme Court unanimously granted an appeal by Mullens Smokeless Coal Co. in Raleigh County Circuit Court, which had upheld a $703 judgment to Rees Electric Co. for repairs to mining equipment. Mullens claimed the mine and equipment were leased to Harmco Smokeless Coal Co. at the time, and officials said they were unaware of the repairs or charge. Rees pursued payment after Harmco became insolvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Mullens Smokeless Coal Co
Raleigh County
Coal Company
Rees Electric Co
Mullens Company
Harmco Smokeless Coal Co
Mullens
Rees
Harmco
Special Services Opened at Beckley Churches Weeklong Events
Monday marked the start of special services at Welcome Baptist Church with the Young Peoples Chorus sponsoring. The Rev. C H Edwards and chorus presented the program, with a schedule listing several churches, ministers, and choruses across the week, culminating in a 2 p.m. Sunday performance by Besaco quartet and soloists. Brown Rites for Edward Brown set at 2 p.m. today at St Matthew A M E Church, with body moved from Jackson and Sons at 1 p.m. Personal mentions note Charlie Thomas admitted to Veterans Hospital yesterday, brother of Elizabeth Clayborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcome Baptist Church
Young Peoples’ Chorus
C. H. Edwards
Glen White White
Lester
Nelson Staples
Besaco
Rose of Sharon Holiness Church
O. E. S. Melvolia Chapter
Masonic
G Street
Friendly
Mary Thigpen
Homemakers Club
East Beckley
Alice Houchins
Meadows Street
Edward Brown
Amigo
St. Matthew A. M. E
Ford
Jackson and Sons
Charlie Thomas
South Kanawha Street
Veterans Hospital
Elizabeth Clayborn
Brown Held in Raleigh County Jail on Non-Support Warrant
Bud Brown of East Beckley was arrested on a non support warrant and placed in the Raleigh County Jail at 2 30 p m Monday by Constable Cotton White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Bud Brown
East Beckley
Brown
Cotton White
Examinations for Professional Employment with the State
A notice outlines examinations for professional positions with state government. It lists eligibility requirements, application deadlines, testing dates, and locations. The notice emphasizes exam formats, how to apply, and where to obtain details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Ames Heights Water Co Chartered in Fayette County
Ames Heights Water Co a non profit corporation in Fayette County gains a state charter effective Feb 1 with Lansing incorporators Leslie Martin Elliot Lesher and John Horrocks. Kroger's Market introduces a one way window in the self service meat department watched by employees from the opposite side and reporting rapid stock replenishment.
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Ames Heights Water CO
Ames Heights
Fayette County
Leslie Martin
Elliot Lesher
John Horrocks
Lansing
Kroger's Market
James L. Driggs
Driggs
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Gene Dawson
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R. E. Mann
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