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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1950
Page
3
Beckley firemen attend a 23 week program on fighting tires hazards and gas mask use. Chief Bernard Martin lectures on gases notes two masks a Navy Chemov and a Scott Air Pack with walking drills from City Hall to the basement. Fifteen of eighteen enrolled attended the Thursday session as ten classes remain before summer drills begin.
Beckley Jaycees announce Americanism Week February 12 22 offering students a day as mayor and an essay contest in local high schools A McDowell Street dedication and a drive to rename Valley Drive McDowell Drive are discussed A leadership school for Jaycees and a March of Dimes basketball night plus a dance to aid the Raleigh County Foundation for Infantile Paralysis are planned.
Deeds show H Tracy purchasing Fort Hill Addition land from Southern West Virginia Land Company and Rufus Bennett for about 2000 dollars. The Lilly View Addition at Beckley near Little White River and Skelton Town District also figures in several transfers. Other transfers include Vanderpool to Dillon and the estate of Ashton File to W M Son Jr and Mary Hancock, along with a memorial mausoleum plot at Sunset Memorial Park.
Application blanks for ex prisoner of war benefits are available at the Beckley office of the Veterans Administration led by Keith W. Bailes. The blanks are also offered by the West Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs. To date, all veterans seeking the $1 per day POW compensation served in the European Theater of Operations.
Doctors at Raleigh General Hospital announced that 51 babies were born in 1949, including 248 boys and 268 girls.
John Saunders principal of Mount View Jumor High School will serve as chairman of Raleigh County American Legion Post 32% Spring Oratorical Contest. Marshall Johnston announced at the post meeting that Saunders will conduct the contest in county schools with a district meet planned in Beckley around March 1 and a regional contest to follow.
Three couples filed for marriage licenses in Raleigh County. Arnold B. Clark, 26, of Beckley with Marjorie Ruth Davis, 17, Mabscott. Delmont Farmer, 19, Midway with Tina Todd, 16, Sullivan. Hager Jones, 23, Mabscott with Joyce Eilene Estep, 17, Beckley.
Beckley officials launch the 1950 March of Dimes campaign led by Mayor Burke. Donors remain anonymous while a sizeable contribution arrives. The drive runs to fund infantile paralysis relief, climaxing with a January Birthday Ball featuring Ray Anthony and his orchestra. Schoolchildren are canvassing to reach a 825,000 goal as funds cover 1949 bills and polio aid in the county.
Appalachian Council announces roundtables to plan Scout Week activities from February 5 to 13. Gus F Walker notes inspections of all troops by the commissioner staff. Final arrangements for the National Jamboree at Valley Forge and the Scout Expo on April 21 and 22 are outlined.
Diamond Heads Marianna Club selected W. Fe Diamond as president at a Thursday night meeting. New officers include Jarvis as vice president Castel as secretary Warren as treasurer Day as field captain and J Murray as assistant field. The group discussed organizing a skeet league to include clubs in the region and plans to restack the State Conservation Commission program.
Roundtables are set for 7 p m with Sophia at the Boy Scout cabin under Elrath district. G D Skidmore will conduct the discussion at Ben Dunham School Mullens at 7 p m Wednesday with troop ceremonies games and skills demonstrated. The Piney River District meets January 18 at First Christian Church with Odin Casali presiding. A Court of Honor follows the opening ceremony to be presented by Troop 23. Summers District meeting at Meiloyix with R R Keller and Harald Eagle presiding. Final meeting for 6 30 p m January 30 at Raleigh Grill Petis with S Chapman and Alex Keleman presiding.
The Central Telephone Company asked the Public Service Commission on Monday for authority to raise rates in Petersburg Grant County. The company contends higher rates are needed to cover costs and maintain services for private homes and businesses in the area.
Details show increases to $3.00 for individual lines and $2.50 for two party lines, up from $2.50 and $2.25 respectively. Four party lines remain unchanged.
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