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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1961

Page

10

Curtain Callers to Use Memorial Building for Rehearsals

The Curtain Callers stage group reached an agreement to use the Memorial Building for dress rehearsals and performances on weekends when available. Dr. W W McKinney says two four night periods are set with stage setup on Wednesday night and use after 6 30 p m Thursday Friday and Saturday, with nightly removal of stage properties except flats. Rehearsals for The Rain Makers by Richard Nash are under way with shows scheduled February 17 18.

Curtain Callers, Inc Memorial Building W. W. McKinney Ers McKinney Raleigh County Memorial Board Locke T. C. McConnell Rhodell Walter Wolfe Shady Spring Richard Nash

Raleigh County Horseman Assoc Sets July Show Dates

The Raleigh County Horseman Association fixed July 15 and 16 for its Class C Horse Show at Bradley Show Grounds. The group met in Raleigh Coca-Cola Building to amend bylaws on dues setting active voting membership at 9 dollars with a 1 dollar add-on for family members. honorary dues were 5 dollars. An extended one-year lease on Bradley Show Ground was accepted from A J Blackburn. The association discussed building private stalls for members at Bradley show ground.

Raleigh County Horseman’s Association Bradley Show Grounds Raleigh Coca-Cola Association Bradley Show Ground A. J. Blackburn

Jobs listed at Beckley office of Employment Security

Twenty seven persons filed applications for work at the Beckley office Monday. They included workers in beauty service, janitorial, sales, childcare, transportation, construction, electrical, and mining roles. Fort Rosalie in Missouri witnessed a two day massacre in November 1729 with 144 men, 35 women, and 56 children killed by Natchez Indians.

Beckley Office of Employment Security Fort Rosalie Missouri

Beckley Jaycees Attend Region VI Conference at Greenbrier

Twelve Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce members joined Jaycee leaders from White Sulphur Springs Welch Lewisburg Hinton Bluefield Princeton at a Region VI conference in the Greenbrier Hotel Fillmore Room. Guest speaker was Hulett C. Smith who urged alertness responsibility and active Jaycee service. Doug Painter presided as state vice president with chapter reports and plans for an Outstanding Young Farmer entry. Attendees listed include John J. Flanagan and 13 Beckley members.

Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce Fillmore Greenbrier Hotel Hulett C. Smith. Beckley Jaycee Beckley White Sulphur Springs Welch Lewisburg Hinton Bluefield Princeton John J. Flanagan Beckley Group State Board Flanagan Edward Withrow Anthony DeMaiori Tom Fazio Blaine Wright Bill Wilbur Warner Stanley Paul E. Craven George R. Wilson John L. Jones, Jr Alvin H. Rohrer James E. Green

Obituaries From Crab Orchard Area Funeral Notices

Roxie L Gray 78 of Crab Orchard dies at 3 20 am January 18 in a local hospital. Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel to handle arrangements. Mike Scolaro 75 of him dies January 16 at home after two year illness. Williams Funeral Home Sophia will host funeral at 1 pm January 18 with burial at Hot Coal Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. John Britton Parsons 55 of 204 E Street dies January 17. service January 20 at Rose & Quesenberry Peace Chapel and burial Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. John Q Johnson 83 of Sophia dies January 16. service January 19 at Sophia Freewill Baptist Church, burial Sunset Memorial Park. pallbearers named. Freewill Baptist ladies serve as flowerbearers.

Gray Gray Roxie L Crab Orchard Rose and Quesenberry South Kanawha Street Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel Scolaro Mike Williams Funeral Sophia Williams Funeral Home Dewey Wilson Hot Coal Tony Milano Johnny Milano Guy Hunt Harry Smith W. G. Mooney Charles Hunte Parsons John Britton Bob E. Street Rose & Quesenberry Funeral South Kanawha Street Rose & Quesenberry Peace Everett R. Shafer Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Donald Stone Henry Smith Okey Crutchfield W. O. Riddle

Promotions and Assignments in Army and Navy Units

Several service personnel receive promotions and assignments. William E. Catus, 30, promoted to sergeant first class in Germany with the 24th Infantry Division, is a squad leader in Company A, 19th Infantry, son of Mrs. Mary B. Catus of Winding Gulf. James F. Scott serves at Glynco Naval Air Station, Brunswick, Georgia as storekeeper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Scott of Montreal, after reporting from Naval Schools Command in Newport, Rhode Island. Edward E. Shrewsbury, 17, completes advanced cannoneer training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, son of Mr. and Mrs. Estel Shrewsbury of Bud, who attended Herndon High School. Midshipman 1C C Bernard W. Humphrey Jr., appointed brigade officer by the Naval Academy, will hold the post until December 22. Carvel R. Sanders promoted to corporal in Germany with the Third Armored Division, gunner in Battery C, Third Artillery at Butzbach, husband of Ethel of Wyco, and a 1958 Sophia High School graduate. Lawrence H. Haynes completes eight week finance procedures course at the Finance School, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, with wife Lucille and parents William L. and Mrs. Haynes at Kilsyth. 18-year-old Army entrant since last June, basic training at Fort Jackson, and Mount Hope High School graduate of 1960.

Germany 24Th Infantry Division William E. Catus Mary B. Catus Winding Gulf 19Th Infantry Fort Jackson S.C Byrd- Prillerman High School Amigo Thelma Glynco Naval Air Station Brunswick James F. Scott Harold W. Scott Montreal Naval Schools Command Newport R. I Artillery and Missile School Fort Sill Okla Pvt Edward E. Shrewsbury Estel Shrewsbury Army Fort Knox Shrewsbury Herndon High School Third Armored Division Carvel R. Sanders Ethel Wyco Third’s Artillery Butzbach Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind Lawrence H. Haynes Lucille William L. Haynes Kilsyth S. C Mount Hope High School

Service Members Recognized For Promotions And Qualifications

Promoted to airman first class was William Patrick Windle of Mabscott, a fuel supply specialist at Mather AFB California. James D. Goss graduated from Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Pfc. Stanley M. Bannister qualified as expert with M1 rifle in Germany. Sgt. Harrison R. Goad qualified with M1 rifle and 45 pistol in Germany. Pvt. Garment J. Hill serves at Naval Station Argentia Newfoundland. Pfc. Guy C. Cox stationed with Second Marine Regiment Camp Lejeune.

Great Lakes, Ill Naval Training Center James D. Goss Ralph Goss Beckley Second Marine Regiment Camp Lejeune, N. C Pfc Guy C. Cox Ruth Mason

Clear Fork High School band clarinet section listed

A large segment of Clear Fork High School band centers on clarinets with 11 members. Seated from left to right are Janet Lasley, Carol Howell, band president, Dot McNulty,

Clear Fork High School Janet Lasley Carol Howell Dot McNulty

Present-For You and Yours Daily Horoscope Note

By Ocean forecasts a steady day with cooperative work and wardrobe upgrades. Three years back domestic and imported compact car sales totaled 360000 with imports at 5 percent. 1960 projections show 1.6 million domestic compacts and 600000 imports. The trend: more companies lease equipment to free funds and employees will be rented at peak periods.

Aries to Pisces Horoscope Tips for 1961

The piece outlines daily personality guidance for all zodiac signs from Aries through Pisces for 1961. It advises actions like following through at work, compromising, avoiding disputes, seeking novelty, improving home harmony, securing finances, avoiding tangents, and attention to wardrobe.

Almanac Moments From January 18 1961 Historical Notes

On this day in history notable events include Daniel Webster birth in 1782 and Versailles peace talks opening in 1919. Leningrad siege lifting announced in 1943 and U S Senate repeal of oleo tax in 1950. Chinese forces capture Yikiang in 1955. Thought by Daniel Webster on justice.

United Press International Mars Venus Daniel Webster Australia Botany Bay France Versailles Moscow Leningrad U. S. Senate Yikiang Formosa

Pamela Ash breaks family birthday tradition in California

Pamela Ann Ash was born on New Year’s Day in Culver City California breaking a family pattern. Her mother Joan Ash and her grandfather and uncle were all born on New Year’s Eve.

Culver City Calif UPI Pamela Ann Ash Joan Ash

Local Dignitaries Named In Army Draft Profiles

QUALIFING as expert in firing the 24th Division's 19th Infantry in Germany was Pfc. James B. Coffman, son of Mrs. Mary E. Coffman, Corinne. An automatic rifleman in Com pany D, he entered the Army in April, 1959, and completed basic training at Fort Jackson, S. C. The 19-year-old soldier attended Mullens High School. SERVING with the First Ma rine Division at Camp Pendleton, Calif., is Lynn M. Lewallen, hos pital corpsman second class, son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther A. Le wallen, Mount Hope.

37Th Artillery Germany Stanley M. Bannister William F. Bannister Glen Ferris Army Fort Jackson S. C Gauley Bridge High School James B. Coffman Mary E. Coffman Corinne Mullens High School First Marine Division Camp Pendleton Calif Lynn M. Lewallen Luther A. Lewallen Mount Hope

Newspaper Theft Alert and Local Advertisers Listed

Information leading to conviction of persons stealing newspapers from roadside tubes or bundles is requested. Contacts include Robert L. Amick at Beckley Newspapers via CL 3-3321. Classified ads list wallpapering painting services, Todd's Grocery and Hardware Beaver rental floor sander and edger, Buckley Photo Service, and other local suppliers.

Robert L. Amick Beckley Newspapers Todd’s Grocery and Hardware Beaver Jennings Radio & TV MacArthur W. Va Halstead WARDS Montgomery Ward Montgomery Ward Beckley

Funeral Notices for Hager and Cole

John Hager 68 of Route 1 Beckley died 7:20 am January 18 after a long illness. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel Beckley. Carl Fountain Cole 74 of 311 Ellison Avenue died 1:45 am January 18 at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel with arrangements pending.

Hager John Beckley Rose and Quesenberry South Kanawha Street Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel Cole Carl Fountain Ellison Avenue

Lost billfold belonging to Paul Callaway with papers

Lost billfold belonging to Paul Callaway containing valuable papers. Reward offered. Call CL 2-2256. Found Wednesday on Prince Street a ladies' white wool glove. Owner may reclaim by paying for ad and identifying contents. Beckley Newspapers.

Paul Callaway Prince Street Beckley Newspapers

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Reorganized Baptist Youth Fellowship The Ebenezer Baptist Church Brown W. Payne Brenda Ey Youth Fellowship Diane Redd Joan Hairston Norgina Wright Marion Brown White Sulphur Doug Painter Johnson Dias Floral Coo City Ave Navy Marsh Fork High School Naval Academy Annapolis, Md C. Bernard W.humphrey Jr Stickney Sophia High School Clarence H. Sanders William Patrick Windle James G. Windle Jr Mabscott Mather Air Force Base 3535Th Woodrow Wilson High School Harrison R. Goad Nancy L. Goad Guyandotte Ave Mullens Fort Rucker Ala Margaret Naval Station Argentia Newfoundland Garman J. Hill Commissaryman J. A.hill Edgell St Clear Fork Band Carol Walker Frances Nelson Susie Maynor Mary Foster Nancy Cook Martha Stover Sharon Fraley Brenda Fraley Aries Taurus Gemini Leo VIRGO Bettter Sagittarius the Almanac Douglas T. Bryant Johnstown R. PA Quesenberry Funeral Chapel Ulance Service Buckley Photo Service Socia Areonoutic Church Street Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Southern Institute of Graphic Arts South Street Nashville Tennessee Repair Service Finco & Rembrand Wrights Radio Dial W. C. Rogers Plumbing & Heating Temple St Television & Appliance Repair Service Dial CL Ashworth Firestone John W. Eye West Neville St Morris Cole's Sunrise Ave Sparks Radio & TV St. Beckley Guaranteed Radio & TV Harper Road Radio & TV F.D.I.C Frank’s Plumbing & Heating Kanawha St Lloyd's Barber Shop Midway Vessie Walker Jan Campbell Music Co Dia Jim Green L. Gene Riffe Raleigh Insurance Agency Billy Clarke Havin C & Tree Surgeons Will J. C. Spence Twin Oaks Country Club Ee Avon Stanley Home Products Evelyn Coffman Westwood Od Drive New York Rev. Moore Neville Street West Virginia Liams Webb & Neal Funeral Home Vance Drive R. H. Neal F.H.A Nickie End Valley Drive Formica Harvey Cabinet Co Beckley, W. VA
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