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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1949

Page

5

Attempt to Saw Jail Bars-Failed Break at Raleigh County Jail

Raleigh County jail prisoners again attempted to saw jail bars. A trustee named James W. Howles reported Joe Sealf as the suspect instrumental in the hacksaw blades. Dick Rutledge is charged with breaking and entering in connection with the incident.

Raleigh County Jette Jaiter Wlp Howles Joe Sealf Robebery Bowies Dick Rutledge

Lilly Rises to be Held Wednesday

Funeral services for W. C. Lilly, 46, will be held at 2 p m Wednesday at his father Woo T. Lilly’s home on Lily Avenue. The Rev. Charles Walker will officiate with burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Lilly died at 3 a m Sunday of a heart attack. He worked at Lilly Land Company and was a member of the Dibe.

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Gaines Appointed to Coal Group Aims at Mining Jobs for Youth

L Ebersole Gaines president of the New River Company, Hope, has been named to a committee of eight to aid in promoting coal industry work for young men. He is survived by his mother Mrs Creste Powell and sister Mrs Georg Thompson.

L. Ebersole Gaines New River Company Mina Hope Cretse Stella Powell Roanoke Georgedustry Thompson City Avenues Berkley

Street Employees Cut 50 Percent in Coal Area Cutbacks

Six street department workers face dismissal amid reductions tied to coal industry and Logan County operations. Mayor G C Heci orders investigations while six men lose jobs and others may be retained part time. Layland recruit Wayne Smith heads Germany assignment for occupational area training.

Cinpiu Cr National Coat Association Charles Dor J- D. Lilly Cily Jance Cincinnati Ohio West Virginia G. C. Heci Veciational Ceat Germany Register Layland Wayne Smith Anderson Smith Laylant Someloe Lilly Dusky Myor

New Eastern Star Members Join Pineville Chapter

Pineville Chapter 110 of the Order of the Eastern Star initiates Nellie Jarvis and Viola Day. Mrs. Mableffale presides as worthy matron with E Williams as worthy patron and several officers assisting in the initiation at the Masonic Hall.

Register Pineville Nellie Jarvis Viola Day Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Mableffale E. ©. Williams Gladys Hatfield Elizabeth Kuhn Abs Almiulllaga Marshal Luna S. Worrell Eurah Hager Y Adah Lyilia Curry T Ruth Edith Williams Esther Mae Cooke Martha Frieda Plann Electa Verda Saxon Myrtle Layman Marie Miller Jessie Short Bertha Brooks Naomi Wyatt Ruth Casseel Emily Bailey Jessie Hager Jules. Garnett Bailey Faye iGross Grace Casper Milda Manning Ruth Vlank Jouship Elizabeth Williams Billie Layman Silas Brooks

Mullens Aerie Planned by Eagles

G N Hackworth director of the Charleston Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles announced plans to organize a Mullens Aerie. He is compiling a charter list at the Wyoming Hotel and described the group as a beneficial fraternal organization active in social welfare and in campaigns for old age pension and workers compensation.

Mullens G. N. Hackworth Charleston Order of Eagles Edge Hackworth Wyoming Hotel United States

Mrs Kraus Injured in Fall At Oceana Party Night

Mrs M Kraus suffered injuries from a fall at her home in Oceana early Sunday night. Family and hospital staff listed the incident under investigation to determine if a medical event or other factor caused the fall. Relatives including son Carl A Kraus awaited updates as doctors examined possible heart effects and injuries.

Megister Aia Ape Wee . Hinton MM. Kraus Tkinton Paul Lis Frances Betty Whiserant Pauline Ruth Rita Bolen Bobbie Frances Gene — Blackwell Nanny Bell Presley Loisworning Gillespie Bill Jordan Lowell Terete Auburn Head Earl Brown Notre Dame

Public Notice from Helesh County Sheriff Authority

The Sheriff of Helesh County issues a public notice via the local Conerivator of the Peme regarding a legal matter before the Raleigh Court. Clerk Harry Anderson notes action and timeline in this official filing.

Helesh TY Court OF Raleigh Harry Anderson Clerssert Raleigh County Stotesbury McAlpin Raleigh West Virginia Oned County Court Room Court House Weeg Virginia Aera Court OF Raleigh Ralerha Tablys Logo Cate County Court Ann

Wedding Notices and Lost and Found Roundup in West Virginia

A frayed clipping lists wedding farewell sentiments from Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Webb and family of Glen Daniel West Virginia, plus floral offerings from local shops. It also records lost items including hats, dogs, and a blue tick hound, with contact numbers. Police reports note two DUI cases in Red Star and Glen Daniel, with fines and vehicle impoundment.

Vets Instructed on School Change Procedures

Veterans studying under the G4 Bill of Rights must notify the VA office 30 days before changing schools say Keith W. Bailes Beckley VA chief. To enroll elsewhere a temporary certificate of eligibility and a letter of satisfactory progress are required at the regional VA office.

Veterans Administration Office Keith W. Bailes Beckley Bailes

Princeton Youth Held On Auto Theft Charges

Princeton police arrested a W-year-old youth within minutes of stealing a second car. Patrolman Don Kessinger aided in the apprehension after the boy abandoned the Taylor car and was found in another vehicle. The second car’s owner learned of the theft from police.

Princeton Resister Steel Wroer

Baltimore Livestock Market Prices Open With Mixed Steers to Cattle Trade

Livestock prices show varied activity with steers and bulls steady to higher while cows trend lower. Calves and hogs report moderate demand, with light supplies and some top bids noted. Sheep steady with some strength in choice ewes and ewe lambs amid fluctuating quotes.

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