Church School to Be Held this Week
Community wide religious leadership training school runs all week from 7 30 to 9 30 p m at First Methodist Church. Yesterday 65 enrolled. Instructors include Rev Dr Winton Houck and Rev Robert Godfrey with others directing classes and church leaders serving as registrar treasurer and in charge of poor sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Winton &. Houck
Grace Methodist Church
Bluefield
Jesus
Frances Gibson
Glenville State
Protest Group in Charleston Seeks Fair Employment Bill Action
Local attorney Bernard Harless led a Negro Democrat delegation to Charleston to oppose Delegate W H File blocking the Fair Employment Practice bill in the Judiciary Committee. The group planned to meet Dr W H Hobson and others and attend the February 21 public hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Harless
Charleston
W. H. File
Loca
W. H. Hobson
James H. Rowland
Ernest Fulum
Harless
Joe Jones
Andrew Smith
Ray McCray
Judiciary
File
House
FEP
Trap Hill Seniors Make High Marks
Principal F. C. Roberts reports 32 of 56 Trap Hill High seniors made honor roll with B or better this semester. Edith Clay chairs the class. 17 plan further study in nursing, aeronautics, state colleges, and out of state schools. Eleven of last year’s 64 also continued education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trap Hill High School
F. C. Roberts
Edith Clay
Roberts
Hearty Helpers 4-H Elects Betty Orrison President
The Hearty Helpers 4-H club at North Sand Branch chose Betty Orrison as president with Barbara Mahaffy as vice president Ramona Williams as secretary treasurer Sharon Rogers as reporter Betty Orrison also serves as song reader, while Ramona Williams is game leader Mrs Troy Williams is leader and Mrs F Wiseman assistant leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearty Helpers
North Sand Branch
Betty Orrison
Barbara Mahaffy
Ramona Williams
Sharon Rogers
Troy Williams
F. Wiseman
Teamwork in daily life and on the telephone line
The piece stresses teamwork in games, schools, clubs, and among neighbors. It highlights how neighbors share a single telephone party line, avoiding interruptions and yielding the line for emergencies. It argues teamwork improves community and service, referencing the Chesapeake & Potomac phon e Company of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake & Potomacrophone Company
Sprague Beckley Road gains four new tracts from state sale
The State Road Commission purchased four tracts totaling 1825 dollars for Sprague Beckley road construction. Tracts include Lot 7 Combs Addition Beckley from Dew, parts in Oakland Addition, and parcels along Marsh Fork and Piney Creek with prices ranging from 275 to 850 dollars and other transfers noted in Raleigh County clerk records.
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The
State Road Commission
Sprague-Beckley
Combs Addition
Beckley
Oakland Addition
B. O. Foley
Bertha Wart
Bertha Amcha Phillips Ward
Ben Ward
Iran
Eloise Crook
John F Brook
Raleigh County
Harry E. Anderson
Wilmer A. Starley
Kathisa B. Stanley
Glace Park
Shady Springs
Sprig Street
Bertha Amelia Waltlips Ward
Bertha Ward
van Hunter
Lewis H. Hunter
Harold BE. Kyle
Marsh Fork
Coal River
Ralph R. Price
Ora Jane Price
James E. Walker
Geneva Walker
Lester
J. E. Short
Edward Short
Knob Hill
Maple Avenue
Wickham Avenue
Hattie Bragg
Russell Bragg
Louisa F. Parker
Walters
Keaton Fork
Piney Creek
Shade Spring
Arthur Tackett
Golden Adams
Glenn
Regrading of Death Trap Street to be considered by council
City council will discuss the regrading and possible closure of Johnston Street at the next regular session February 22. Residents protest the closing end of their thoroughfare linking North Oakwood Avenue to the Sprague Beckley by-pass, citing safety, access, and property concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston Street
M. L. O'Neale
Locust Street
West End
Beech Street
Valley Drive
Hill Street
Oakwood Avenue
Sprague
Beckley
W. A. Curtis
Concil
Public Works Administration
P. H. Wilson
Curtis
Father Son Battle Ends In Tragedy At Sundial Home
A 34 year old Sundial man William O Bearfield was shot and killed during a drunken argument by his father Jess Bearfield at their home in Whitesville. State Police arrested Jess Bearfield who isbailed awaiting a preliminary hearing. The victim is survived by his parents three sisters and three brothers. Funeral arrangements set for Petry Bottom church and Valley Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Whitesville
William O. Bearfield
Jess Bearfield
Cpl
Fullmer
C. N. Otto
Bearfield
Naqwasha
Mary
Faye
Jennie
Pine Knob
Violet May
Florida
Robert
Petry Bottom
Billy
Jodie
Sun- Idhal
Tollie Bond
Rock Creek
the Valley Funeral Home
Robert Bearfield
Pettry Bottom
Braille Magazine Use Rules at Raleigh Library
In Raleigh County Library only one person has borrowed Braille magazines in eight years. Librarian Mrs Mary A Reese notes about 12 Braille magazines were bought a year ago but have seen little use. Joe Minter a blind vendor's stand operator reported the magazines last requested weeks ago and one card shows no checkout since 1939. If demand grows the library would resume subscriptions after eight years of no new purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Mary A. Reese
Joe Minter
Court House
Joe
Reese
Food Shipments Halted by Reds
The Associated Press reports Russia blocked land routes for Swedish Red Cross food to West Berlin children as Cold War tensions rise. Soviet zone German Communists plan a mass meeting before the British and U.S. zones to denounce war mongers, while Eastern Berlin presses urge resistance to Allied control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Red Cross
West Berlin
United States
Reds Foiled Communist Plot to Bomb Seoul Stadium Grandstand
Seoul police arrested 10 men on Saturday in a Communist plot to blow up the grandstand at Seoul Stadium during a mass meeting welcoming the United Nations Commission on Korea. Three attackers were identified, with seven confederates arrested, and dynamite was to be hidden under the grandstand for a timed blast during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reds
Associated Press
Seoul
Seoul Stadium
United Nations Commission On Korea
Nerest
AN 10 Wee
Communist
South Korea Labor Party
Maynard to Face Hearing on Driving While Intoxicated
Herbert Maynard of Pike Street Beckley will have a Friday night hearing in Police Court on a charge of driving while intoxicated. He was arrested by City Police and released on a $100 bond. His car was confiscated and his driver's license is being held by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Herbert Maynard
Pike Street
Beckley
Conservation Plan Responsible For Record Harvest
Kelly Farmer of the Raingl Co PA cultural Conservation Committee notes the nation’s push to assist farmers with soil and water conservation. Under the Agricultural Conservation Program vast land improvements include 4,177,000 cultivated acres terraced, 680 erosion control dams, 622,000 acres of trees, 162 million crop acres seeded on contour, 184,247,000 tons lime applied to 104,733,000 acres, 15,789,009 tons phosphate fertilizer to 123,440,000 acres, stripcropping on 62,214,000 acres, and 198,180,000 acres of cover crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tran Oh
Vouis
Kelly Farmer
Man
Raingl Co
Pac
Farmer
Agricul
Beckley to Host 16th West Virginia Drama Festival
Beckley opens its decors to about 73 actors and directors from across West Virginia for the 16th annual high school drama festival at Woodrow Wilson High School April 1 and 2. District winners advance to finals with state judges from the National Thespians Society. Local schools include Woodrow Wilson Shady Spring Trap Hill Concord College teachers and students will perform several plays and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
West Virginia
Woodrow Wilson High School
John Sanders
Raleigh County
Concord College
Bethany and Marshall Colleges
Fairmont State College
National Thespian Society
Woodrow Wilson
High Window
Verne Power
Teverely’ Foll‘mer
Paul Wassum
Mary Frances Wood
Nancy Whittaker
Jack Sloan
Miss Wood
Charlotte Bronte
Jane Eyre
Eva Crosby
Shady Spring
Lois Meador
Ellen Jean Bragg
Lillian Clark
Keith Bovaird
James Cook
Bobby Carper
Trap Hill High School
Cloey
Carolina Play Makers
North Carolina University
Frederick Katch
Ella Davis Farmer
Roberta Keesce
Patty Jo Brown
Tommy Strickland
Carol Garcia
Greenbrier
Rupert
Magnolia
Matewan
Big Creek
War
Fronm Concord College
Fireman's Ball Set For February 24th
Fire Chief Bernard Marlin announced the annual Fireman's Ball will be held February 24 at the recreation building. Ivan Bowling and his orchestra will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Proceeds go to the uniform fund. Tickets go on sale tomorrow from any fireman. It is the first ball in two years due to conflicting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Marlin
Ivan Bowling
Marlin
Tough Fight es Deadlines City Editor Blames George Armstrong
City editor laments skimpy local coverage and blames George Armstrong for leaving The Register. He recalls Armstrong’s fast pace, the challenge of writing headlines to fit space, and the relentless deadlines shaping every daily edition.
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Headlin
John Hodel
George Armstrong
Armstrong
Register
Fayette TriLune
George
Iity
Bodoni
Hadoni
Halie
Bolt Woman Dies In Md Hospital
Edna Irene Shumate 31 of Baltimore died Saturday night at a sanitarium near Thurmont Maryland after a six month illness. Born Bolt July 2 1917 she was daughter of Myrtle Allen and the late Anthony L. Allen. Survived by daughter Jackie Shumale 12 of Detroit sister Ruby Davis Detroit and mother Myrtle Allen. Body to be moved to aunt Mrs M H Worley Bolt then to Breckenridge Baptist church for service Tuesday at 2 pm with Rev James H. Neal officiating. Burial at Sunset Memorial Park.
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Edna Irene Shumate
Baltimore
Thurmont
Bolt
Myrtle Allen
Anthony L. Allen
Jackie Shumale
Detroit
Ruby, Davis
Caffee
M. H. Worley
Breckenridge Baptist Church
James H. Neal
Sunset Memorial Park
Car Truck Wreck Near Eccles Injures Seven
A two vehicle collision near Eccles yesterday afternoon left seven people injured none seriously State Trooper Evan Hath reported the crash occurred when a car driven by Isomer Farley of Leevale struck the side of a truck driven by Lawrence Eppard of Fayetteville Farley swerved into the truck to avoid a collision and struck a guard rail Five occupants were in the Farley car including two children and three Fleshmans The Eppards wife and daughter were treated and released Bonnie Sue Eppard 5 was taken to Raleigh General Hospital resting well Farley sustained chest injuries and was taken for observation The accident left Eppard uninjured and the truck overturned
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Ecceles
Evan Hath
Isomer Farley
Leevale
Lawrence Eppard
Fayetteville
Eppard
Farley
Farley Auto
Hall
Raleigh General Hospital
Nettie Fleshman
Glen Daniel
Joy F. Fleshman
Billy Fleshman
Billy Farley
Billy Farley, 15, Were Treated and Released. Mrs. Eppard
Beckley Hospital
Bonnie Sue Eppard
Baker Trust Will Aid State Students
Senior men in West Virginia high schools may receive Baker Trust scholarships up to 4800 dollars for a four year liberal arts program leading to a BA at Carleton College Minnesota. Grants totaling 50000 dollars from the George F Baker Trust will be awarded based on leadership personality and future promise. John B Woodruff 2014 Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Carleton College
Northfield
Minn
George F. Baker Trust
New York
John B. Woodruff
Ohio
Insurance Bill Threats Pressure Cited by Holt
Associated Press reports from Charleston that Del. Toll Lewis says political threats forced a bill to divide the state's insurance business back into a committee. Holt accuses the action of trying to kill the bill and says pressure came from figures portraying themselves as powers to be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
del. Toll
Lewis
Holt
Rahall Studying in Japan Courses At Kyoto Center
Pfc. Frederick Rahall of Beckley is pursuing typing and algebra courses at the Kyoto Education Center in Kyota, Japan, as part of his current assignment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rahall
Japan
Frederick Rahall
Woodlawn Avenue
Beckley
Kyoto
Kyota
Beckley College begins 1949 50 yearbook and meets state group
The Beckley College yearbook project has begun for 1949 50. The college attended the West Virginia Association of College Students meeting in Montgomery and appointed an alumni representative from Avenue Southwest Charleston to interview candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley College
West Virginia Association of College Students At
Montgomery
Avenue Southwest
South Charleston
West Virginia
Proposed Tax Increase Breaches Faith in Road Bond Plan
Charleston officials face opposition as the administration pushes a penny gasoline tax to fund a $50 million secondary road bond issue. The State Chamber of Commerce warns the move violates voters assurances given on November 2, 1948, that no further taxes would be required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
States Chamber of Commerce
Adkins to be Tried For Brandishing Gun
Hampton Adkins of Fireco faces a hearing today before Magistrate T N Thurman on a brandishing charge after his arrest Saturday by State Troopers Walter Hampton and C McGraw. Authorities say he chopped atown the door of his home with an ax chased his wife from the premises and fired several shotgun shots at her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Adkins
Fireco
T. N. Thurman
Adkins
Walter Hampton
C. McGraw
Hampton
Two Health Clinics For Negroes Here
Two Negro well baby clinics will be conducted this week by the Raleigh County Health Department. Dr. C A Smith will clinic at the health department in Beckley Wednesday from 10 a m to noon by appointment. Dr Sam Sato will hold a clinic at his office in Slab Fork Friday 1 30 to 3 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Wealth Department
C. A. Smith
Health Department
Beckley
Sam Sato
Slab Fork
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Sprague-Beckley Road
James Lilly
James R. Cravet
Lott
Vie and Wood Addition
Frank Hoffman
Rosalie Amizda
Breezemont Heights
Effie McAmullin
Doyle B. Roby
Br. McDermith
Hobert Dham
Alr
Amrs. Mitcham
Crat Orchard
Margaret McLean
DW. Mcbean
Carroll D. Begley
McLean Addition
James &. Walker
Beckley-Lester Highway
Ada White Catterson
Mary Alice Crawford
Ethel Weihl
Annie F. Scott
L. Scott
Piney River
Elmer Pack
Lo Kyle E. Bahram
Lilly Land Company
George W. Milam
Ruby Webb
Hollywood Addition
Cavendish
Jotstan Street
Johnston
North Oakwood
Wire News
Area News
Bob Wills
MD. Hospital
Eccles
J. J. Lamb Plumbing and Heating Co
Admiral
Second Avenue
Philip Morris
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