Billy Leadingham Free of Liquor Sale Charge
Billy Leadingham, 21, of Beckley, faced an illegal sale liquor charge after a claim he bought a pint of whisky for Thompson and Easley at the Lafayette Hotel. The judge dismissed the case as the state failed to prove ownership or illicit sale beyond reasonable doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Leadingham
Leadingham
Thompson
Easley
Lafayette Hotel
Luchini
Beckley
Berkley Lilly
Lally
Lilly
Josephj
Deeds on File Record of real estate transactions
In the clerk of the county court office Wiley Walton Jr and wife Catherine deed to Mrs Bennie Simmons and daughters Wilma Jean a lot No 46 in Slab Fork District for about 10 dollars or more in the real estate transfer record.
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Transacions Verge
Wiley Walton Jr
Chrisine
Bennie &, Simmons
Wilma Jean
Slab Fork
Notice Of Delinquent Lands Sale In Beckley Area
Public sale of delinquent lands listed by district and street names across Beckley and surrounding towns. Records name property owners and parcels in Richmond, Shady Springs, Sand Branch, Rhodell, and related additions with tax status and lot references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Bright
Steen Applegate
Wren Property
Omas Turner Caldwell
Will
Central
Add
Gertrude Robinson Etat Cay
Fred & Corrine S
Lincoln Add
Corrine
Brice
EC. S
Orchard
Ethel
Broatcloud
Victory Cars
Dens
Ceaddeele Fioyd R
Acces North Sand Branch
John Hancock
Craphead
Ful SB
Victory Gardens de Rhant
Craghead
BR. H. Hunt
Sere Ham
A. C. SS
Lilly
Foren
J JL
Estella
M.S S
Victory Gada
R. HL
Kant Hamiton
Hollsywood
Totenie & Myrtle
Victory
Hunt Jones
Jones
Hollywood
Lee
CJ. S. S
Piney View Farms
Charles F. Hudson
Meadows
Ular
Philips
Berton W
Wiliam Ia
Phillips
Berton
W. G. Bleadows Reed
Charlotte Ann
Glen White Co
Gainer Fink
Hitler
Jessie
Sadie
Pinesview
Wile H. Richmond
Stanley
Margaret
Lot
Antonia S
Oakley
Thomas Turner Terry
Piney V. Terry
Waldie Terry
W. Mack
Ide H. Richmond
Morgan L. S
Glenview
Cave Brewer
Mason
Ing
Piney View
Wille H. Richmond
TE Earl E
Cabellus
YU Wynn
Posey & Zola
Pe.e. McRoberts
Ptareg Valley
Shady Springs
Mullane
D. F.C
Frank Gerdes Mulland
Frank Corder
Nowiin
Tsaae T
Alma Co
S& Lt Wailey
Alma
Nolin
Sharp
J. E
Fiat
Top Lake& Park
Richmond District
Adkins
John H. S
New River Hills
Lewis Gattis
Funeral Rites Planned for Theodore Killen
Funeral services for Theodore Garfeld Killen aged 31 will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Oak Hill Gospel Tabernacle led by Rev. Thomas E. Akester. Burial follows at Sunset Memorial Park. Killen, of 210 Hull Street, died en route to a Joecal hospital after a bulldozer accident at Mapleswood lumber operations in Fayette County. He owned the operation with his brother Eldridge of Ansted. Survivors include wife Gwendolyn Kincaid, one son Teddy, one daughter Gloria Jean, step children Carolyn Sue and Bobby, his father Charles Killen, five brothers William, Glenn, Jesse, Eldridge and Edward, and four sisters. The body will be moved to the residence from Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home at 4 p.m. today.
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Theodore Garfeld Killen
Oak Hill Gospel Tabernacle
Thomas E. Akester
Sunset Memorial Park
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home
Killen
Stamford
Eldridge
Ansted
Gwendal Kincaid
Teddy
Gloria Jean
Carolyn Sue
Bobby
Charles Killen
Danese
William
Nessis
Glenn
Maplewood
Jesse
Cleveland
Ohio
Edward
Baltimore
C. M. Parrish
Virginia
Mildred
Evelyn
Oak Hill
Rose
Veterans Taxable Interest on Government Life Insurance
Veterans told that interest earned on government life insurance is taxable. Harry W. Stewart of Beckley VA Office states IRS ruling makes interest accumulations taxable and to be reported on 1956 income tax returns. Tax free benefits include certain dividends and many disability, training, and death benefits.
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Harry W. Stewart
Beckley VA
Internal Revenue Service
St John Baptist Church groups host 2:30 p m musical program
The Building Fund Committee of St John Baptist Church Stolesbury presented a 2:30 p m Sunday program featuring West Wickham Chorus Price Hill Chorus and New Era Chorus of Stamford. Arnold McDaniel president Mrs Clarence Cousins chairwoman and a Missionary Society meeting at the McDaniel home reported six large boxes of clothing and shoes collected for flood and fire victims. The next meeting will be at Mrs Randolph Richardson home. Diane Edwards infant daughter of Rev C H Edwards received a shower hosted by the Missionary Circle and the Towel Club of Glen White Baptist Church.
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St. John
St. John Church
Mission Circle
Salvation Committee
Randolph Richardson
Diane Edwards
C H. Edwards
Glen White
Missionary Circle
Glen White Baptist Church
Cartes to Attend Ramsey Services for A. E. Shaffer
Mrs Lola Carte and her son Clarence of 1531 Harper Road will attend funeral services in Ramsey for her brother A E Gus Shaffer 67 who died in Norrell Nursing Home Charleston Tuesday Shaffer a former Ramsey resident is survived by stepson Jimmy Lunsford Montgomery Funeral services will be in Mount Zion Church and the body is at Degman Funeral Home Charleston.
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Lola Carte
Clarence
Harper Road
Ramsey
A. E
Gus) Shaffer
Norrell
Charleston
Shaffer
Jimmy Lunsford
Montgomery
Mount Zion Church
Degman
Clergymen urged to file SS tax waivers by April 15
Clergymen and religious workers must file Form 2031 waivers by April 15 to elect or maintain Social Security coverage for 1956 and later years. The notice, issued by IRS District Director Philippe L. Charles and SSA district representative W Dale Argubrite, explains who may elect, how to file, and the consequences of missing the deadline. Clergymen who file by the date and choose coverage pay self employment tax. their churches remain exempt. The 1936 tax rate and earnings thresholds are noted, with forms obtainable from IRS or SSA offices.
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Philippe L. Charles
Internal Revenue Service
W. Dale Argubrite
Internal Revenue
Kids and Kites Safety Warnings From Power Company
March winds bring kite flying as activity but dangers loom near power lines. W W E Zopp of Appalachian Electric Power urges parental supervision and safe buying, noting metal cords can burn or shock if tangled with lines. Children should fly in open areas away from lines and obstacles and release a kite caught in wires.
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WW. E. Zopp
Beckley
Appalachian Electric Power Co
Funeral Thursday for Rutherford H Stover in Eccles
Funeral services for Rutherford Hayes Stover 62 Eccles will be at 1 30 p m Thursday in Melton Mortuary Chapel with Rev Robert H Dean and Rev Virgil Cook officiating Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park He died Tuesday at 12 15 a m after a 10 year illness Born Feb 15 1804 in Mattsville son of Amos and Margaret Shover He lived in Eccles since 1904 worked for Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates He was in Local 5770 United Mine Workers and attended Harpler Free Methodist Church Surviving wife Anice Phipps Stover three daughters Virginia Kessler Betty Sup and Shirley Frances Stover a son Troy Eugene three brothers Clinton Enoch Morris three grandchildren His body remains at Melton Mortuary until the funeral hour
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Rutherford Hayes Stover
Melton Mortuary
Robert H. Dean
Virgil Cook
Sunset Memorial Park
Stover
Eccles
Mattsville
Amos and
Margaret Atha Shover
Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates
United Mine Workers
offAmerica
Harpler Free Methodist Church
Anice Phipps Stover
Virginia Kessler
Betty Sup
Shirley Frances Stover
Troy Eugene
Cleveland
Ohio
Clinton and
Enoch
Sand Lick
Morris
Harper
Three Countians to Take Naval Academy Exam
Three Raleigh Countians including two Beckleyans have been selected to compete for appointments to the Naval Academy at Annapolis Maryland. Nominees designated were Howard Reitz and Charles Adams Boittnot, both of Beckley, and Andrew Jackson Sharpe Jr. of Edwight. Appointments will be made on the basis of grades received on entrance examinations.
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Raleign
Beckleyans
Naval Academy
Annapolis, Mo
Robert C. Byrd
Howard Reitz
Charles Adams Boitnott
Beckley
Andrew, Jackson Sharpe Jr
Edwight
Four Divorce Decrees Finalized by Court in Raleigh
Four divorce decrees were finalized in Raleigh County Circuit Court on Tuesday. The orders grant custody to the fathers in two cases and to the mothers in two others. Judge Norman Knapp signed continuance orders for two cases, Warren Lovell versus Homer R. Curtis and Quincy Richardson versus Warren Lovell, the latter delayed due to attorney Mr. Ragland serving in the West Virginia Legislature.
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Raleigh County
Stephen R. Bennett
Ogal Sears Bennett
Ruby Dillon
John Dillon
Arlen Granville Jarrell
Ona Lee’ Jarrell
Sonia Ann Davis Basham
John Basham
Norman Knapp
Warren Lovell
Homer R. Curtis
Quincy Richardson
Wea
Ragland
West Virginia
Parole Violator Back in Prison
Parole violator John Bika III of Beckley was returned to Huttonsville Medium Security Prison at 1 15 p m Tuesday after arrest and lodging in Raleigh County Jail Fan 30 on parole violation. Harold Lester of Helen arrested on peace warrant. Chester Teets of Morris Sr handed to Charleston police for forgery charges. Teets arrested early Tuesday with Harold Douglas Nicholas allegedly forging and passing checks in Charleston.
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John Bika-Iii
Beckley
Huttonsville
Raleigh
Harold Lester
Helen
Chester Teets
Morris Sr
Charleston
Teets
Harold Douglas Nicholas
Clear Fork
Burard
Louise S
Graley
Erole & Cora
Welng Creek
Kern
Kathleen Scot
L. C. Massey
Sycamore Creek
Leeg
Fitzie & Della
Sycamore
Levi
Wes Coal River
Leggy
Massey
Jaes
Ida
Maduer E
Stover
Nessie
Swanningan
Herbert
Brown, Doff
Trap Hill
Brown
Bush
Corine
Lilly Mount
Ada A Daniel
Thurman Agent Gas Estate
Posey
W. Va
Lang
Andrew S
Sand Lick Au
Lester
Nona
Harper Road
Itkens
O& G
Manning
Russell
McGinnis
Ira A
Stansbury
Miller
Melvin & Carrie
Lilly Mount Moss
Wiliam
Lilly Valley
Neal
Hertha
Otis & Susse
Shumate
W. B
D. L. Maddox
Surveyor Cr
H. B
Strveres
Stephens
Norman
Breckenrid
I Terro
Toney Blal S
Taree Sia
Washington
Grace
Booker
Taz Williams
Estelle
Ada
Jaz Wood
Elsie Janice
Clva Acres
Maple Meadow
Yancy
Matt Sted Anna
Coat Homesites
Harper Ae
Lester Brown
Ralet
C & Mary
Arar Hisey S
C. & Mary
Franne
Dow
Frances B. S Lis
Oram
Moorehead
John Thomas
Payne
W. S
Lester Lanterna Phillips
Dora S
Uily
Sori Daugherty
Adrian K S
Laziey
Mike
John C. Ward
Rateigh County
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Guy W
Finney Basham
T. A
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Silas Adkins
Lawton
Barbara J
A. Hd
Pinch
Eilene Jarrell Smiths
Richmond Dist
Eltene
Jarrell Smith
Plumiey Jacob Heirs
Pinch Creek
Thomas
Mary Darnell
Pulaski
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Winding Gulf
Martha
Mary Dbarnett
Rhodell
Mann
Rhodell HS
Marsh Fork
Lonmie
Masseyville
Dennis Rice
Wat Pettry
Dawson
Sarah
Dawson Pettry
Pettry
Hannes
Ruby
Leo Sridt
Lester J. L
Maurece
Leser J. L. Mills
Heller
Morrison S
Merehaal
Mabscott
Frank AL Jr
Margie
Itty High
Frank’ Ald¢érson
Sophia Richardson
Frances L
Fairview
I. L. Mills
Richardson
J.L. Mills
le Mills
Polk
Jb. Mills
Bika
Joe
Lilly Land
Caldwell, TW
Stratton
Callaway
Frank
Amelia
Harris Sur
Beckley Ct
Campbell
Andrew J. Sr
Woodiam
Sam Antonio
John
Bertha
Rass
James
Alice
Roosevelt
Frances
East Park
Pete Rogers
James G
Virgie
Parkview
Rowland
James H
Heckley Ct
Stafford
Geo. D
Susky
Taylor
Dessie S
Terry
Gussley
Mary L && Ratcliff
Lincoln
Mary Ly & Ratcliff
Thompson, Buford
Rateign Court
Saran Simeon
Mabel S
Roosevelt al
Wright
Pidgie S
Fayette St
Wright, R. L
Eden
Beckley Homes Corp
North Hills
Joe & John Jc
Sunshine
Blankenship
Brooks
Bailey
Craddock
Floyd
New River
Stlder
Cora
Lincoln Ems
Der
Piney
Joseph C
Wanda L
Stanatford
Hazel
Taz Lad
Green
Isaac
Harris
Harold & Gracie
Hura
R. H. Neu Pr
Kandis
Helen S
Stamford City
J. H. Land Co
Lily Medrthur
Maddy
A. A Orchard
Mankin
Epeed
Radford
Janet
Fme_ Tyree
Add. Whiting
Emerson
Lis
Wisewell
M. Pls
Sta Withrow
Jana Mae
Woolwise
Minerva
Shady Sprixce Pist
Rice Davis
Ings
Beaver Creek
Evans
Harold D. F
Farley
Elize
Piney Griffith
Holts
Coal Glade Creek
Griffith
Glade Creek
Honaker
Mary Frances
Lily
Billy
Goldie & A. Dairies
Big Beaver
T McCormick
Rush & Denner
Ace Rd
Greview Park
Pelee
Beckley-Bluefield BR
Jnne
Hedden
Aaron S
Little
Beaver Ee
Heely
Robert Etai
Finks
Richmond
Ray
Wife
Crow
Barney W
Shady Grave
F Thompson
Victor
Thelma M
Pal
West Whitby
Trivett
Larkin
Roscoe & Mailer
Grave Park
Fins
Wiliams
Orville Jr
Shady Springs Dist
GAZ Williams
Hunter
van M
Fall Branch
Slar Fork
A Barr
Arthur S
Barr
Arthur
Boltz
Frank Jr
Princewith
Douglas Coal Company
Pines Creek
George M
Mitchells Ridge
George MM
Hatcher
Ethel Mae
Soak Dr
Phiegar
Mills
Nancy M
Devils Fork
Nancy Mos
Smith
Walter L Jr
Sallie M. Lott
Princewick Jr
Gus
Waycaster
Part C. S
Whik
Sadie C
Farley Hill
Willams
Mullica Lott
Wisen
Mary Kay
Mt Valley Rd
Town OF Rhodell
Harcis
Fredrick Raylford
S Lott Rhodes
Asbury
Willard & Jane
Sturgeon Cr
Baisden
Boyd S
A Maynor
Boyd
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Lunda H
Lunda B
Alpha R
Naoma
Cook
Ash
Wilma
California
Laura L
Theodore
Hall
Qsear & Nora
Hendix
Alvin
Hendrix
Norma Lee
Denver
P. Breckenridg
Kewell
Roy Lis
Glor
van S
van All
Hunter S. Jarrell
Horse Creek
Betty
Cooper
Mullens
Norma
Naoma Overby
Peters
PRG
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Rainbow Grill Reville
Ave
Cartes
Lergymen
T.V
R. H. Stover
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