Road Law Violations Lead to 27 Jailings in Raleigh County
Charges of road law violations and drunkenness filled Raleigh County jails Saturday and Sunday with 27 detainees. Notable names include Buck M. Carney, Clayton John Conklin, James T. Burton, Harold Tennent, and Alfonso Gillette. many faced driving while drunk or assault and battery charges. Burial plans and memorial details for local residents appear amid bond actions and court dates set by magistrates.
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Raleigh
Buck M. Carney
Beckley
T. N.thurman
Carney
Lafe
Clayton John Conklin
Sophia
State Pace
James T. Burton
Coal City
Perry Haga
Toy Lusk
Burgess Redden
Blue Jay
Raymond Crawford
Cool Ridge
Alfoneo
Ees coGfeys
Alam
St. Franc
Redden
de Sales Catholic Church
J. E. Mays
Paul V
Helsley
Crawford
Thurman
Mount Calvary
William
Claude Taylor
Memorial Park
C. T. Burdiss
Cal
Taylor
Aragona
Sicily
Harold Tennent
Skelton
Mays Salur
Sam
Beatrice Gillette
Ralei Gillette
R. L. Childs
St. Francis
Frank Albanese
Tony Pauleto
Mike Leeber
Tony Masia
Tony Randazzo
Louie Moncada
James Cumbo
Women Marines Anniversary Notes Service History and Roles
Women Marines marked their 13th anniversary on February 13 with posts nationwide, Hawaii, and Europe. The reserve formed in 1943, became permanent in 1948, and by mid 1940s reached 18,000 authorized strength. Overseas detachments began in Hawaii 1945 and later Europe, with many women serving in technical and clerical noncombatant roles across 50 camps. By 1980s the force included nearly 2,000 enlisted women and over 100 officers on active duty in the United States and abroad.
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Hawaii
Europe
Marine Corps
Marine Corps Women's Reserve
Marinettes
Navy
Marine Corps Reserve
Hunter College
New York City
U. S. Midshipmen's School
Northampton
Mass
Lejeune
N. C
Women's Reserve
United States
Honor Roll and Graduation List at Bluefield College
Eighteen seniors earned a B average or higher to lead the Dean's List at Bluefield State College for the first semester. Freshmen followed with 13 on the scholarship roll, sophomores 10, juniors nine, and one postgraduate, totaling 51. Thirteen graduates completed requirements for graduation as of January 30, 1956, with degrees in eleven concentration areas.
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Bluefield State College
E. W. Browne
Judge Discusses Juvenile Crime Wave Before Lions Club
Judge Harry L. McCreery spoke to the Sophia Lions Club on Raleigh County juvenile crime noting procedures for youths 16 to 21 and the use of correctional schools and state prisons. He described court practices, probation, and the role of the juvenile system while highlighting the district’s focus on rehabilitation and public safety. The meeting also introduced Allen Susman as Sophia Finance Co. manager and reviewed the Lions project committee’s plans to revive a swimming pool project with local council involvement.
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Raleigh County
Harry L. McCreery
Sophia Lions Club
McCreery
The
Lions
Moundsville
Huttonsville
Pruntytown
Sophia
Allen Susman
Sophia Finance Co
Bill Kautz
Florida
Lion
R. E. Kennemare
W. W. Lawson
J. A. Staton
James L. Hornbeck Jr
Kautz
J. E. Perkins
Mount Hope
Tri County School Enrolment Figures and Totals
Enrollment figures show 54 107 children in Tri County schools for the term with total district count at 453 473. The report lists 407 students in scattered segments as Raleigh Wyoming area records indicate county totals and school reach across Raleigh Porcin and related districts.
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Tri-County
Sane
Raleigh
Wyoming
Porcin
Venereal Disease Cases Reported in Raleigh County
Thirteen venereal disease cases were reported for the week ending February. Among them three were gonorrhea and ten were syphilis.
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Raleigh
National Defense Week Observed in Raleigh County
Raleigh County and the nation observe National Defense Week with the theme Responsibility of Citizenship is Everybodys Business. Chamber President T R Wilson Jr notes the duty of citizens and business leaders to foster responsible citizenship and defend the nation, citing Public Law 305 and the six year obligation of young men in active service and reserves. He says employers must support reserve participation and that the true payoff is the moral satisfaction of fulfilling citizenship duties.
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Raleigh
Chamber of Commerce
T. R. Wilson Jr
Wilson
Chamber
Driver With City Police Judge in Beckley Crash Hearing
Byron Phillips, 35, of MacArthur, driving a car that slammed into a telephone pole at South Oakwood Avenue and Charles Street at 2:49 a.m. Sunday, is scheduled for Police Court tonight on reckless driving charges. Passenger Shirley Phillips, 29, also of MacArthur, suffered cuts on her forehead and right knee. Officers said the car skidded 148 feet after brakes were applied. Property damage estimated at $1,000.
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Beckley
Byron Phillips
MacvArthur
South Oakwood Avenue
Charles Street
Shirley-Phillips
MacArthur
Door Pane Broken At Raleigh County Courthouse Entrance
A pane of glass in a door at the Prince Street entrance to the Raleigh County Courthouse was broken out sometime Saturday afternoon. Janitor Ray McCray said all glass lay outside, indicating the force came from inside. He blamed a group of drunks commonly seen at the back end of the building.
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Prince Street
Raleigh County
Ray McCray
McCray
Answers to common tax questions for 1955 filers
The piece summarizes IRS guidance on income types from noncash gifts to meals and lodging furnished by employers, moving expenses, residence sales profits, and dividend exclusions. It cites Form 1040 instructions and the Farmers Tax Guide, with practical examples on reporting, exclusions, self employment tax, filing thresholds, and when income is received.
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Revenue Service
Ployer
Sabs
The
New Mexico Game Department Sells Eagle Feathers to Modern Indians
In Santa Fe the State Game Department notes a shift in demand for wildlife items. Beavers pelts remain the big seller, with a fingertip length coat from eleven pelts costing 130 to 180 dollars. Beaver pelts earned 6071 dollars last fiscal year. other hides, pelts, and feathers brought in 129 dollars.
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Mexico
Santa FE
N. M
State Game Department
Game Department
Film Series at West Wickham Church Tonight
The Rev Edward Burgess announces a 5 30 to 10 30 p m education and religious sound motion picture series at West Wickham First Baptist Church. Films include Mission Work The Story of Southeast Asia The Story of Ports of New York The Story of Nickel The Story of Natural Rubber The Story of Americas Railroads Episode in Benjamin Franklins Career and an educational Cooking film. George Moss chairs membership drive hoping to finish in two days. T R Wilson Jr Chamber president backs Moss team captains and calls on all to support Beckley growth.
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Edward Burgess
West Wickham First Baptist Church
Southeast Asia
New York
America
Benjamin Franklin
George Moss
T. R. Wilson Jr
Chamber
Moss
Beckley
Festival events and regional updates in West Virginia area
Commander T K Tischler of Festival in Winchester will retire Frances Alderson. The Huntington festival runs April 1 after 33 years in government service. Wheeling wharf parking garage nears completion. Byrum Construction Co. earned over 575000 for garage work. Roane County extension workers move March 1 to old McIntosh residence in Spencer with Farmers Home Administration staff. Dial telephones start in Moundsville and parts of Wheeling and Woodsdale, totaling over 23000 lines. WVU rep to Apple Blossom forms 14 member speaker bureau for Weirton area. Waitman Barbe Junior High in Morgantown to open March 1. Waitman-Barbe roof and interior nearly finished. Dr P E Kercheval of Wood announced Preston County Buckwheat Festival set for Sept 27-29. festival committee meetings to begin in Kingwood.
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T. K. Tischler
Winchester
U. S. Coast Guard
Frances Alderson
Huntington
West Virginia
Ohio
Roane County Extension
McIntosh
Spencer
Farmers Home Administration, Production, Marketing Administration
Sci! Conservation Service
P. E. Kercheval
Ké Wood
Preston County
Kingwood
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Bluefield College
Frederick Adams
Frank Anderson
Lloyd , Brown
Craft Carter Sr
Epsie Dalton
Geneva Hairston
Eloise Jackson
Rosene Rucker
James Ray
Dorothy Simpson
Joan Trigg
Donna Williams
Marian Witcher
Iene Ee Elee
National Defense Week
Universal
Gasco Food Institute Cooking School
Savings and Loan Association
Building and Loan Association
Chamber Drive
Beckley Chamber
Commerce
West Wickham Church
Gasco Food Institute
Audiram
Mitiel
Chesapeake and Metamac Telephone Company OF
Wheeling
Wharf
Charles Wasemann
Old City Council
Byrum Construction Co
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Woodsdale
West Virginia University
Weirton Steel Co
Weirton
Fam
Morgantown
Waitman - Barbe
Rex M. Smith
Halstead Refrigeration Co
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