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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1952
Page
6
Veterans flood the Raleigh County Clerk’s office for photo reproduction copies of service discharges to support bonus applications. A spokesman said the office is processing as fast as possible while juggling heavy deeds and other records. About 55 discharges have been submitted since December 87, with thousands more to go.
Local Draft Board No 1 announced 40 county men are listed for pre induction processing. The roster includes Charles Roberts of Capenhaver and Albert Turner of Lillybrook among others, with several signatures and addresses provided for verification.
The article notes surging coal production in the early 1950s, with output near 525 million tons expected in 1951 and 506 million tons in 1950. It cites defense demand boosting output, shifting utilities profits, and industry efforts to expand mines and improve equipment amid labor and foreign competition pressures. It also mentions a landmark union contract avoiding a broad strike and ongoing modernization within several companies.
Mary Marlin aged 63 of Maple Meadow died Thursday at 2pm en route to a Bergley hospital. She is survived by husband Marlia and daughters Summer Racneel Heng Willie Gtev erhin Lester and many others. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Marines receive notice of an extended enlistment deadline for pre-inductees. Those who completed pre-induction exams but have not yet been inducted may enlist in the U S Marine program. The Bee Army group is among the first to be notified of the extension.
Officials prepare marriage applications for Hayat Llesc Teansar ML and Shadriek, noting details of parents and eligibility. The notice confirms intent to wed and points to official records.
The Riley County sheriff’s office reports 648 arrests in 1951. The list of 75 felonies includes murder, grand larceny, auto theft, fraud, breaking and entering, armed robbery, forgery, rape, robbery, weapons offenses, assault, maiming, possession of moonshine stills, and parole violation of stolen goods. Names Sherrill Gleey ADEE appear in the record.
The Call to United Youth Action committee plans a Sunday gathering at the Back Terrace Church for Presbyterian youths. Members from the community religious groups will attend to discuss youth outreach and future activities.
Five year old girl in Noble county diagnosed with polio after a first family member also contracted the disease. Case diagnosed at Beckley Hospital and transferred to Children's Hospital. family names and precise locations partially obscured in the report.
Seventeen new enlistees including two in the Women’s Army Corps and one in the Air Force are reported from Beckley Army and Air Force Station. Helen L. Coon and Ginnie P.B. Coon, both of Sylvester, sail for two years at Fort Lee. Melba V. Rover of Rock Fox, 20, heads to Lackland AFB for three years. Ten men enlist for four to five years and go to Lackland for training. names include Rupert Criddie, Jane McChing, James Griffith, and others, all assigned to Lackland and San Antonio, Texas.
Jumping Branch Bluestone Baptist Church in Sophia opens a new era as Rev Dewey Wilson begins his pastorate Monday. He succeeds Rev How Are Spencer and will lead a series of revival services from 7 p.m. Monday through Friday at the church.
The United States Railroad Retirement Board reports a boost in monthly benefits for retired county railroad workers and widows. Average payments rise as new rules lift annuities, with many recipients seeing increases around 30 to 40 dollars monthly. The change affects former railroad employees in several states including Virginia and West Virginia, totaling over a thousand beneficiaries.
Shoppers faced a mix of price changes as new year began. Wholesale increases portend higher retail prices for produce such as cab bage celery onions and oranges with several items rising by significant margins while some items like greens and crowding rhubarb fell back at wholesale levels. Analysts expect shifts before normal post holiday adjustments arrive.
The article lists 14 enlistees from the Army and Air Force as of Wednesday. Names include Tani Dothan Dowd Rost Calvin Grimm 21 and Virgil L Hatcher 19 among others, with terms of service ranging from four to sixteen years and postings to bases in San and Fort George.
Johnston was reappointed Thursday as C Marshall Johnston of Beckley continuing his post. The announcement confirms his ongoing role and duties in Beckley.
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