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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1956

Page

4

Precinct Changes in Raleigh County West Virginia

Raleigh County court approves six precinct boundary changes for Beckley and surrounding towns. The order updates voting locations across Beckley city precincts and rural districts including Trap Hill and Shady Spring with new voting sites listed.

West Virginia

Marine Reserve Strength Greater Than Ever Before

The Marine Corps Reserve in West Virginia has grown larger and better trained reflecting a nationwide surge in reserve readiness. The article notes postwar economic shifts and Korea era mobilization, highlighting training, screening, and rapid deployment at Camp Pendleton and Inchon, with Gen. Shepherd praising reserve vital to wartime strength.

Marine Corps Reserve West Virginia Korea United States Marine Corps Camp Pendleton Calif Inchon Far East Marine Reserve Lemuel C. Shepherd Jr Secretary of the Navy Washington

iElks Ritzalistic Contest Set for Weekend in West Virgate

The West Virgate iElks lodge plans a Ritzalistic competition Saturday and Sunday with over 300 participants and spectators. Winners advance to the state contest and then the national convention in July in Chicago, with out of state judges evaluating teams from Beckley Hinton Princeton Logan Lewisburg Bluefield Charleston Williamson Huntington and Montgomery.

West Virgate Southern Elms Beckley William ¥. Watts Chicago Beckiey Hinton Princeton Logan Lewisburg Bluefield Charleston Williamson Huntington Montgomery

Average age of nation's veterans stands at thirty eight and a half

The nation counts about two million veterans with an average age of 38 1 2 years. Youngest group under 20 from the Korean Conflict totals 34 000. The 30 to 34 bracket, mainly World War I veterans, forms the largest group. Wars listed include Indian Wars 89 Spanish American 7 and World War I 34 and Korean 27.

Harry W. Stewart Beckley Veterans Administration Office Stewart

Area Youths Eye Boys State Camp at Jacksons Mill

Area and county youths learn about the 1986 Mountaineer Boys State program sponsored by the American Legion. The camp at Jacksons Mill June 39 offers leadership training, with a mock state government and facilities. W R Fugitt of Beckley is chief counselor. Previous attendees from area towns include James Teed Thoreen Pay Bayne L. re Paul Bomnuts Jean Dawson John Bowin Ronald Herrah Jackie Dean wiinee James Hill Danny Wilkerson Catmin Leo Alilli Sophia Riley Goode Pineville Robert comb Mullens John Beckelhe Mullens John Russell Mullens John Sloan Mullens Curtis Crotty Mullens John Harmbrick Fayetteville Willlie Akers Mullens Paul Robe Goode Jack Feller Mullens Myron Renick Fayetteville Micheal Scott City and Ebbert Cook Mullens

The American Legion Jackson’s Mill Ares America Sete A Boys Mountaineer Boys State House of Delegates Senate Jackson's Mill W. R. Fugitt Beckley James A. Teed Thoreen Pay W Ti Bayne Baayne L. Re Paul Bomnuts Jean Dawson John F. Bowin Ronald Herrah Jackie Dean Wiinee James E

Davis Faces Driving Without License Charge in Beckley Court

Thomas M. Davis 2 East Beckley is ordered into Beckley Police Court Thursday to answer driving without a license. He was released on a 25 bond after a 1:55 am Tuesday arrest by City Police. Funeral services for Adney C. Sutphin are noted, with local bank officials attending due to his board seat.

Thomas M. Davis Beckley Davis Melon Werk Hankie Raleigh Counee Eee Ee Vy Ee Adney C. Sutphin Grover Hedrick Sutphin Te Bank United Mine Workers Hall Raleigh

Observance Plans for Finer Womanhood Week by Alpha Zeta Zeta

Alpha Zeta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta outlines final plans for Finer Womanhood Week Feb 25 through March 2 with pledge services at St Matthews AME Church and an organ recital by Norma Moore of West Virginia State College. The Stratton Glee Club appears and hospital visits, charm school, and a talent show are planned. Eastern Regional Conference set for Charlotte April 6 7 8.

Alpha Zeta Zeta Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Elizabeth Merrit Berta Jones Wade St. Matthews Ame Norma Moore West Virginia State College St. Matthew Church Stratton Glee Club Stratton High Auditorium Veterans Hospital Charlotte N. C

State Coal Officials Listed as Speakers

The 1966 Coal Convention of the American Mining Congress will be in Cincinnati Ohio May 7 to 9. Speakers include G A Shoemaker Pittsburg Consolidation Coal Co and R E Salvati Island Creek Coal Co. The program covers mining methods safety efficiency and markets with about 2000 attendees anticipated.

Washington American Mining Congress Cincinnati Ohio G. A. Shoemaker Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co Pittsburgh R. E. Salvati Island Creek Coal Co Huntington W. Va W. W. Patchell Pennsylvania Railroad Co Philadelphia Philip Sporn American Gas 4 Electric Service Corp New York, N. Y Middle Grove Midland Electric Coal Corp Farmington Pittsburgh and Midway Coal Mining Co Donald B. Shupe Eastern Gas Pocahontas Robert Fletcher J. H. Fletcher & Co H. E. Jones H. L. Beattie Elk River Coal & Lumber Co Widen J. H. Nash Ensign Electri & Mfg. Co Frank Williams Jr Peck's Run Coal Co Buckhannon

Legion Oratorical Meets Set Ahead of State Finals

District eliminations begin later this month leading to the March 12 state finals in Charleston. One contestant from each high school in Raleigh Wyoming McDowell and Mercer counties will compete in Bluefield between Feb 15 and March 3.

Trap Hill DisTrict Trap Hill High School Marsh Fork Coss River Crouch Farm Maple Meadow Creek Rock House Fork Allen Branch Old Mankin Place Maple Meadow Hock House Fox Pen Fox Pen Branch Trap Hill Glen White Wm. Miller Eccles John Patton Ugly Creek H. A. Snuffer Paul Halstead Halstead Harper Stevens Branch Clay Branch Logan Said Ash Mankin C. C. Farrey L. H. Clark Glen Daniel Shady Springs District Shady Spring S. W Big Beaver Creek Blue Jay Skaggs Od the Pine Coolridge Flat Top Charles Griffith Forka James Meadows Isaac Griffith Callaway Lilly Orchard Shay Spring District Whitby Ghent Cooper Branch Waddles Chapel Astrict Crow Mont Phillips Theodore Meador Riggold Place Glade Creek Raleigh Gade Creek Richmond Summers County Mt. View George Cole Coolidge 19 & Sl Montcoel Elis Creek Sink Pus Eaid Montcos E. H. Jarreil Stickeey Flat's Precinct Shumate Creek Marsh Fork Creek Flats Squealer Knob School House Edwight Precinct Sundalal Saw Gal Pine Knob Peach Tree Creek Clays Branch Marsh Park Horse and Dey Creek American Legion Wyoming McDowell Mercer Legion District 6 Bluefield David D. Brown Elkins Legion Charleston Brown Wellsburzesburg Clarksburg Parkersburg Funtingwoo Hinton Elkins and Shep- Parkersburg Keyser Lewisburg

Interwoven Stocking Co signs new one year contract

Martinsburg factory announces a one year union contract with wage hikes totaling over 300000 dollars boosting annual payroll above 3 million. Effective Feb 27 hourly minimum rises from 81 cents to 1.03, with graduated boosts beyond 1 dollar and piece rates up from 7 to 38 cents. Open shop continues. workers represented by the American Federation of Hosiery Workers.

Martinsburg W. Va. Uy Interwoven Stocking Co American Federation of Hosiery Workers

How to File Estimated Taxes in 1957 Guidelines

Farmers and others must file Declaration of Estimated Tax using Form NONES and pay quarterly. Penalties apply for underestimates. rules depend on filing status and income thresholds. If 1956 income equals 1955, no penalty if tax is computed under 1966 rates.

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