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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1955
Page
12
Carl Lucas District 4 forester at Beckley warns against careless burning of brush and broom sedge to avoid spreading fire to woodlands and fields. Edward A. Thomas, county forester, says burning broomsedge worsens the problem by destroying soil cover and wildlife nesting habitat.
James Wills of Sundial began a six month sentence after Magistrate Loren G. Daniels found him guilty of illegally possessing a pistol. He was arrested by a deputy sheriff and fined 50 dollars plus costs.
James Drumgoole of Minden died Monday at Welch Emergency Hospital. The body was taken to the C. D. Trent Funeral Home and will remain there pending funeral arrangements.
Byrd Prillerman High School PTA held its Founders Day with guest speaker Mrs. Dorothy Perkins, wife of Byrd Prillerman instructor Wallace R. Perkins, addressing parent and teacher responsibilities. The event included Zeta Phi Beta activities, charity donations, and upcoming community programs at Ebenezer Baptist Church and local venues. Also noted were hospital visits, a charm school, and church meetings. Maggie McClain of Fayetteville died in a local hospital.
The U S Marines Corps Officer Procurement Team will visit Beckley College Thursday to screen pupils for the Platoon Leaders Class or Officers Candidate Course. Vacancies remain. those maintaining a Cc average receive draft deferment until education completion and upon graduation earn a second lieutenant commission with three years of active duty.
The Joseph A Holmes Safety Association will hold its annual meeting in April to award heroism and safety records in the mining industry. Submissions of acts of heroism or safety achievements are due by March 15 to the National Coal Association, with data sheets available on request. Also reported is William J. McKinley pleading guilty to hazardous driving and paying a $10 fine plus costs after state police arrest.
Snooky a two month old Chihuahua in the Scott household on Quarry Street weighs seven ounces at present. Born December 12 with three siblings she is the smallest dog seen by the local veterinarian and remains healthy and lively. Owners Mr and Mrs Jennings Scott keep her on a pillow and feed separately to protect her from larger pups.
American Legion National Commander Seaborn P. Collins of New Mexico will visit Parkersburg West Virginia on Saturday April 16 1955 marking his first and possibly only trip to the state this year District Commander Dewey Thorn announced at a department executive meeting Leonald O. Bickel department commander said big plans accompany the visit Parkersburg Post No 15 will host with broader district participation planned for a two day spring conference in Parkersburg during the national commander's visit.
A building permit was issued Monday to Vanney Construction Co. by the City Recorder's Office for a four room frame house on Bair St. with no basement and sheet rocked walls. Construction cost set at $2,000.
Purim, the jolliest Jewish holiday, begins at sunset Monday March 7. It recalls Esther’s saving of the Jews from Haman and includes prayers for human freedom, music, sermons, plays, and acts of charity. Observance spans one day with extensive preparations and celebrations in religious schools and communities.
Nine enlistments reported Friday at the Beckley Main Induction and Enlistment Center include three for the Army and six for the Air Force. Army recruits bound for Fort Jackson South Carolina are Doun sel Lee Briscoe 18 George Gartin 20 and Billie Joe Sams 24. Air Force signees assigned to Lackland Air Force Base Texas are Charles James Meadows 17 Robert Lathan Boggs 18 Charles Eugene Price 20 Joe Lowell Rich 18 George Wilder 28 and Alvin Eugene Bailey 19.
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