Red Cross Chapter Reports 1955 Volunteer Efforts and Hours
Raleigh County Chapter of the American Red Cross reports 112 volunteers in six services contributing 2,856 hours in 1955. Major activities include Gray Lady visits, VA Hospital canteen service, Junior Red Cross at schools, home nursing and disaster relief with $2,846.26 raised for flood aid and 1,401 servicemen family requests handled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
American Red Cross
T. C. Moorefield
County
Red Cross
Gray Lady
Beckley Veterans Administration
Staff Cross
Social Welfare Administration
Pine
Crest
Office Cross Council
Wood
Fraig
T+ Cacne oivan camino
Limited Quotas Hindered Enlistments In Early 55
MSgt. John A. Brizendine Jr. of Beckley Marine Recruiting Station explains 1955 began under strict quotas, yielding only 117 enlistees. After restrictions lifted in late 1955, the station nearly doubled its three month quota and earned the Excellent Flag for three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Msgt
John A. Brizendine Jr
Beckley’ Marine
Brizendine
Parris
Committee named to review scorebook for next year
A five man committee was appointed by the Country Life Commission of the Rural Development Council at Tuesday's meeting to review the present scorebook and recommend changes for next year's competition. The appointees are H Wayne Mason George Bright Earl Snider Bob Dwight and Lawrence Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Life Commission
Rural Development Council
H. Wayne Mason
George Bright
Earl Snider
Bob Dwight
Lawrence Miller
Keep West Virginia Green Plans Forest Fire Prevention Program
A steering committee in Beckley outlined a state wide effort to publicize the value of forest fire prevention. The plan involves the State Forest Council and Division of Forestry with local civic groups to aid in the program. Attendees included C E Mullins, D B Bonebrake, and Charles Hall with the Pocahontas Land Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Mullins
West Virginia Forest Fire Protective Assn
D. B. Bonebrake
Pocahontas Land Corp
Charles Hall
Forester
GI Policyholders Urged to Notify VA of Dividend Change
Area GI policyholders must inform the VA office of changes in how dividends are paid the next policy anniversary. If no written instruction is given the prior method remains. Submissions must reach the Beckley VA Office before the 1956 policy date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GI Insurance
Veteran Administration
Harry W. Stewart
Beckley VA
Stewart
National Service Life
U. S
Community to Honor Poetess on Birthday
East Park plans a birthday anniversary February 2 honoring Mrs. Sarah G. Braxton a blind poetess who will turn 72. Welcome Baptist Church Beckley Nave approved church space for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Park
Sarah G. Braxton
Welcome Baptist Church of
Navy Reports 13 December Enlistments
Navy recruiters at the local station announced 13 December enlistments for December. Re enlisting four years was Gunnersmate First Class Charles Rufus Wood Jr Prince, sent to Navy Receiving at Norfolk Virginia, for assignment. Basic training at Great Lakes Illinois for Nathaniel Gee Broyles Robert Homer Fettry Hassell E Davidson Wedsel Louis Young Jr Robert Samuel Dickens Charles Edward Chamberlain Jr Garnett Vernon Adkins Charles Francis Dillon Jr Malin Kene Freeman Daniel Joseph Mullens Theodore Herbert Hatfield Jr Swanson Mullins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Charles
Rufus Wood Jr
Prince
Norfolk
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Nathaniel Gee Broyles
W. P. Broyles
Bradley
Robert Homer Fettry
T. J
F. W. Adkins
Brooks
Charles Francis Dillon Jr
C. F. Dillon Beaver
Malin Kene Freeman
R. R. Freeman
Daniels
Daniel Joseph Mullens
G. W. Mullens
Coal City
Theodore Herbert Hatfield Jr
T. H. Hatfield
Lawton
Swanson Mullins
S. Mullins
Rockridge
Five Forfeit Bonds Body to Arrive in City Friday
Five persons appeared for hearings and forfeited a total of 102 dollars during Monday night. Billy Joe Adkins 21 of Fireco forfeited 33 dollars on charges of speeding and driving without a license. Colonel Hairston former Raleigh session of Beckley Police Courtman is to arrive at Devil's Lake. Hairstyles died at Devil's Lake. The other four were charged with being drunk. Funeral arrangements are pending arrival of the body in Beckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Beckey
Colonel Hairston
Billy Joe Adkins
Fireco
C. D. Trent
Hairston
Devil's Lake
Beckley
McBride Rites Slated Thursday at Pemberton Baptist
Funeral services for Buddy Joe McBride 20 of Pemberton are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Pemberton Baptist Church with Rev. Walter Tolliver Rev. S D Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Caffee Cemetery Mount Tabor. He died after an extended illness in a local hospital. He was born November 19 1985 at Princewick. He is survived by his mother Macle Westmoreland of Pemberton step father Rosca Westmoreland of Pemberton three brothers Elwood Gilbert and Wayne Lewis a sister Wanda Lee all of Pemberton one step brother He met Westmoreland of Baltimore. The body is at Caffee Funeral Home until 4 p.m. today then will be moved to the residence. Pallbearers are Jimmy Parker William Beasley Paul Carter Alta Meadows Roy Meadows and Keith Cummings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Jean
First Baptist Church of
Whipple
Mt. Hope
Garten Chorus
Harlem Heights
Three Wonders
Lochgelly
Brooklyn
Cunard
Stotesbury
Pastors Aid Society
St. John's Baptist Church
W. M. Hairston
Alice Cousins
Inez McDaniels
Emma Thomas
Ann Hairston
Okey Holland
Louise Holland
Clarence Cousins
J. B. Babson
Knoxville
G. W. Whiting
Pemberton Baptist Church
Buddy Joe McBride
Pemberton
McBride
Walter Tolliver
Sophia
S. D. Smith
Mac.Arthur
Caffee
Mount Tabor
Princewick
Eddie McBride
Macle Agee McBride
Raleigh County
Macle McBride Westmoreland
Rosca Westmoreland
Elwood
Gilbert
Wayne Lewis
Wanda Lee
Westmoreland
Baltimore
Caffee Funeral Home
Jimmy Parker
Wiliam Beasley
Paul Carter
Alta Meadows
Roy Meadows
Keith Cummings
Army recruiters to speak at Man High School event
Two Beckley Army recruiters Lt. Willam Murphy and Lt. B. J. Sammons will address a student assembly at Man High School on Military Day. They previously spoke at Madison High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Man High School
Willam Murphy
B. J. Sammons
Women's Army Corp
Madison High School
Plea in Improper License Case for Crab Orchard Man
Toney Guyitis of Crab Orchard pleaded guilty to driving without a registration plate and was fined ten dollars plus costs. He was arrested on the charge by State Police and arraigned before Magistrate JT N Thurman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toney Guyitis
Guyitis
JT. N. Thurman
Ewing Named Defendant in $950 Raleigh County Suit
J. B. Ewing of Piney View is named as defendant in a $950 lawsuit filed Tuesday in Raleigh County Circuit Court. Plaintiff Ray Cline Belle, doing business as Rays Auto Sales, seeks damages and relief in the action.
Beckley National Bank expands board and reelects president
Beckley National Bank increases board from 13 to 15 with two new members Davis and M A Johnson. Joe L. Smith is reelected to a 37th term as president. Elmer L. Davis named executive vice president. 1955 assets rose by 1.5 million, with officers reelected or retained and new board member Davis's appointment dated from Aug 1 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley National Bank
Joe L. Smith
Elmer L. Davis
Beckley
Smith
Davis
M. A. Johnson
Johnson
West Virginia Belt and Cable Repair Co
Mount Hope
W. A. Stanley
A. G. Bowles
French Lucas
S. Co,Turner
J. B. Lilly
A. D. Cooke
Clarence Hancock
William M. Shanklin
Harry E. Anderson
M. ‘Bledsoe
Karl D. Bowers
Bowles
R. G. Broaddus
Joseph A. Hunt
Lucas
Weight charges to be aired at Saturday hearing
A 2 p.m. Saturday hearing is set for Joe Herrera of the Goodie Shop Beck ley charged with four counts of selling cakes without weight marks on the package. Herrera posted bonds totaling 2000 dollars and was released from custody. Warrants were served by state weights officers Delaney and Prather. Herrera and his wife wrote Gov. Marland alleging rude treatment during a prior visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Herrera
Goodie Shop
Beckley
J. E. Mays
Beaver
Herrera
Charles W. Delaney
Earl Prather
State Department of Weights and Measures
Herra
Marland
Delaney
Grand Jury
Red Cross Raleigh Board to Meet Thursday
The Raleigh County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a board of directors meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Red Cross Office in the Bair Building, announced chapter chairman Mrs. C. C. Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Bair
C. C. Lewis
Friendly loan ad promises quick cash from Royal Loan Co
A manager D E Davis of Royal Loan and Finance Co promotes easy loans from 25 to 300 dollars. With good credit, customers can get signature loans or arranged plans, and even reduce high car payments by half while advancing extra cash. Visit 112 1 2 N Heber daily 9 to 5, Wednesdays 9 to 1. phone 8379.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Davis
Royal Loan and Finance Co
N. Heber
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Red Cross Chapter
Tew Wilson Fmgn
Moorefield
Maplewood
Robert L. Murdock
Marcus Murdock
Marine
Thomas A. Morphew
Lonnie J. Nutter
Bernard E. Burgess
Neville St
Blackwall
David W. Duffy
Roanoke
Esso
Kanawha Gt
Johnstown Road
Duffy
Women's Improvement League
Rosie Mitchell
Miles Whitehurst
Free and Independent
Holiness Church
Middleton
Chandler
Cleveland A. Chandler
Department of Commerce
Bluefield State College
Arts and Crafts
BSC
James E. Andrews
Joseph Winthrop Holley
West Virginia Education Association Journal
Andrews
Mercer County
Bluefield State College Alumni Association
Carolina
Smart Set
Christmas Savings and Benevolent Club
Emmitt Hudson
Jan
McKendree
Neal Pack
Peony Garden Club
St. Johns Holy Church
W. M. Neal
Wilbert Glenn
Jim Mills
East Beckley
Raleigh General Henital
Margaret Newton
Emory, Va
Mary Mills
Waver Craft
Nathaniel
Bessie Hodnett
Craft
Lynchburg Hospital
Chatman
Beckley National Board
E, Davis
Mgr
Ashland Gasolines
Ashland
Ashland Oil Stations
Ashland Oil & Refining Company
Addiha
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