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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1959

Page

3

Polio Victim Breaks Leg In Fall At School

Darrell Mentz a pupil at Pemberton Elementary School is listed in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital after a fall in the school hall while pupils were leaving. The polio survivor lost his balance and broke his leg and is reported doing well after the incident. His father G C Mentz accompanied him home from Philadelphia where they attended a crip clinic.

Pemberton Darrell Mentz Pemberton Elementary Raleigh General Hospital Darrell G. C. ‘Mentz Philadelphia Shriners Hospital Harry Umburger Hubert Mentz Emile Travoli Bob Moore

Haley Executes Bond After Beckley Police Court Citation

Beckley 25 year old Franklin D Haley posted a $15 bond to appear in Beckley Police Court after a Dorcas Avenue accident. He was cited for failing to keep his vehicle under control following a 12 30 p m Wednesday collision. Damages were estimated at 100 dollars.

Beckley Dorcas Avenue Franklin D. Haley Haley

Two Dry Hill Men Face B and E Action

Dwight and Chester Crosley of Dry Hill waived preliminary hearings and will face Raleigh County Grand Jury on breaking and entering charges. They posted $1,000 bonds each after arrest Wednesday for entering Howard O Coleman’s residence and stealing an electric iron dresses and a duffel bag. Two McAllpin men, Copley and Grubb, were fined for petit larceny of coal from Virginian Railway Co after Tuesday arrests. The piece notes the first English Prince of Wales title dating to 1204.

Dwight Chester Crosley W. A. Burke Raleigh Howard O. Coleman Cotton White Co. C. Copley Frank Dale Grubb Virginian Railway Co C. C. Lively

Chamber Salutes 1958 Outstanding Young Farmer

F W Meadows of Richmond District receives Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce honor. Harry Anderson of Beckley Chamber of Commerce praises Meadows and envisions regional development via subdividing land for small tracts and affordable homes to boost economy and citizenry.

F. W. Meadows Richmond Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Harry Anderson Anderson Beckley Chamber of Commerce

Optimists View Film At Beckley Meeting In El Chico

Members of the Beckley Optimist Club watched the educational film Circulation at their Wednesday El Chico meeting. Dr. Fred Richmond presented the film and led a question and answer period. Trooper T D Hercules of the Department of Public Safety screened another film The Importance of Periodic Auto Inspections.

Beckley Optimist Club el Chico Fred Richmond T. D. Hercules Department of Public Safety

Clean Milk Production Discussed By R A Fritts

R A Fritts of Greenbrier Dairy spoke at a Dairy School about clean milk production sponsored by the Rural Development Council. He cited visible cleaners flavor and bacteria counts as key factors, urged clean barns ventilation cool milk to 50 degrees or lower within 20 minutes of milking, and advised clean clothing and dry hands for milking. Milking equipment should be washed and sterilized after use. W B Hume showed a film on pasteurizing milk in small plants. The next daily school will be on March 23.

Greenbrier R. A. Fritts Rural Development Council Fritts

Richmond Dog Pound Opens Early After Stray Interruption

In Richmond Virginia the city’s new dog pound opened ahead of schedule when a stray wandered inside and a departing worker locked it up. The incident caused the facility to begin operations sooner than planned with local oversight noting the premature opening.

Richmond, Va

GI Insurance Premiums Deducted From Monthly Checks

Veterans with GI insurance who receive pension or compensation can cut costs and avoid lapses by deducting premiums from their monthly checks. Everett F. Gibbs, VA Beckley, urges veterans to authorize deductions to save postage and other expenses and ensure timely premium payments.

Everett F. Gibbs Veterans Administration Hospital Beckley Gibbs

Joy Service Scheduled at Holiness Church

A joy service will be conducted at 7 30 p m Saturday in the Holiness Church on Simpson Street The pastor has invited members of all area churches to attend the services

Holiness Church Simpson Street

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