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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1957
Page
5
In a clash set among red men and white intruders, Dolf Kinney schemes to unleash smallpox against the tribe but is betrayed. Oates is killed, and Kinney dies from a backstab as Running Fawn confronts the truth and takes action amid the camp’s feverish unrest.
A first aid course sponsored by the Raleigh County Red Cross Chapter will begin at 7 pm Monday in the Appalachian Building. James Burns, a Ned Cross instructor from national headquarters, will teach the 15 hour course offered nightly through March 1 with no fee for those who have completed standard and advanced training or hold an instructor certificate. Mrs. T C Moorefield, executive secretary of the county chapter, announced details.
Full support from civic groups in Beckley for a Friday recruiting drive by the 2nd Battalion 159th Armored Cavalry Regiment West Virginia National Guard. The open house at Park Avenue Armory runs 7 to 10 pm with a combined drill and displays as 20 enlistments are targeted for Muster Day.
Final Tuesday orders signed by Judge Eaton Mig 5 finalize nine divorce decrees in New York. Names listed include Barbara Stewart and Rob Raz, with multiple couples such as Frances Grav-Am Smelt and Rita Pearl Her-Anaconda-Bro. The report also cites West Virginia University enrollment and detailed college listings, reflecting a broad mix of legal actions and institutional data.
68 people attended the Stamford PTA meeting in the senior auditorium at 7 30 p m Rex Johnson executive Scout director spoke on Cub and Boy Scouting He urged community sponsors den mothers cubmasters and committees to organize troops Grades 10 12 need a scoutmaster sponsor and meeting place The PTA may buy uniforms for school cheerleaders this week and Mrs H T Stovalls room won the attendance award for the month
Seven men enlisted in the United States Navy at the focal Recruiting Station in the Post Office during the week of February 4. Assigned to Bainbridge Maryland for basic training were Ronnie Lee Smith Beckley Harry Williams Lewisburg Reginald E Perry White Sulphur Springs David V Lawson Cunard David A Kennedy Mabscott William D Martin Martin Caldwell Larry L Cooper Bed Paha
Lars R. Martin Whitby known as Ira Lee McKinney son of Mr and Mrs Charles McKinney was arrested by City Police at 12 39 a m Tuesday. He was sent to Norfolk Virginia for re arrest and re enlistment in the Navy on charges of drunkenness and resisting arrest following an assignment on Woodlawn Avenue.
Health officials announce food service training for all Raleigh area personnel at the Coca Cola Bottling Plant starting 10 a.m. daily with sessions at 30 am and 2 p.m. Attendance rules require those with prior records to enroll. a Food Handler's Permit is mandatory and temporary permits are void as of yesterday.
Veterans may select the higher payment between disability compensation and pension when both are possible, says Roy J. Smith deputy director of the State Department of VA Beckley. Compensation applies to service connected disability scales 10 to 100 percent. pension is for non service connected conditions.
Ogden Nash, famed writer of light verse, will be guest speaker at West Virginia University convocation in Reynolds Hall Thursday at 8 15 p m Nash writes for the Saturday Review and is known for witty verse and humorous essays.
West Virginia lawmakers weigh Senate Bill 16 to abandon Denmar San atarium and shift patients to Pinecrest Denmar would become Denmar State Hospital for chronically ill patients from other institutions Delegation from local residents protested perceived closings while committee members warned overcrowding persists beds at both institutions are underutilized due to new treatments and shorter stays Racial integration fears complicate transfers with Pinecrest amid concerns over Hopemont and Lakin patients and staffing remains tight at both facilities
Naval authorities have taken charge of Cleveland Ohio man Lawrence Brandenburg who was listed as absent without leave. Brandenburg was arrested and held at Raleigh County Jail at 3 05 pm Monday and released to Chief Petty Officer A G Cuthreill at 9 am Tuesday. He will be returned to his naval base to face charges.
The Raleigh County CAP squadron at Raleigh County Memorial Airport will meet at 7 p m Thursday to decide whether to continue as a Civil Air Patrol unit or reorganize into a local flying club Major Robert Gobel of Charleston wing will attend the session called by Herbert Alley squadron commander Former cadets and members are urged to attend to witness the fate of the unit.
Public Service Commission of West Virginia publishes notice of an application by A. and E. Coal Company for a temporary permit to operate as a contract carrier moving coal from Raleigh County mining operations to loading facilities for shipment. Rate offered is 75 cents per ton. Interested parties must file in Charleston within three days. Meadow Jumping Branch office listed.
Pursuant to a Circuit Court order in Raleigh County West Virginia certain described tracts or undivided interests will be sold at the courthouse steps in Beckley starting 10 AM on the Sunday of March 1957 to satisfy delinquent taxes. Names include Broadnax George et al and Rock Creek Coal & Land Co among others. Sums and parcel details cover Marsh Fork and Slab Fork Districts with various acreage. Deputy Commissioner Anthony J Spatacino oversees the sale.
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