Flood strikes Southern West Virginia causing massive damage
Widespread flooding across Southern West Virginia prompted evacuations as rivers surged to record heights. The Oceana area, Princeton corridor, Coal River valley, Mullens and Whitesville faced extensive inundation, with roads blocked, bridges submerged, and homes flooded. National Guard and Salvation Army aided relief as schools closed and cold weather followed heavy rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Lodge
West Virginia
National Guard
Matéa
Glatto
Shanishburg
McComas
Glenwood
W. R
Cooke
Princeton
U. S
Spanichburg
New Hope Road
Athens
Ingleside
Compton Construction Co
Southern Soil District
Brush Creek
New ‘Airport
Green Valley
Pepsi-Cola
Clover
Bluefield Road
Salvation Army
Mercer County
A. Clyde ‘White
E. D. Bazzi
Princeton State Police
Dave
Whitesville
Averson
Secion
Brooks Bell
Eunice
Brichton
Jarrold's Valley
Montcoal
Clear Creek
Edwight
Horse Creek
Truax-Traér Coal “Co
Countians Kin Reurns to Spain
Agustia Rodriguez 26 of Sevilla Spain visits the area returning to the United States with intent to make the county his home. He traveled via New York and West Virginia visiting Crab Orchard and Charleston and attended Woodrow Wilson High School as a student. He plans to seek permission to return to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agustia Rodriguez
Sevilla Espana
Spain
Jeff Prince
New York
Ebe L. Rodriquez
United States
Rosie Guvetis
Asuncion Guvetis
Tony Guvetis
Crab Orchard
West Virginia
Rodriguez
Charleston
Williamson
Huntington
Woodrow Wilson High School
Marie Rodriquez
Madeline Rodriquez
Rodriquez
Dwarf Fruit Trees Spotlight in Raleigh County Guide
January notes highlight Thank You Month for the Raleigh County Mental Health Association ROAMH. A new Dwarf Fruit Trees Selection and Care booklet from the U S Agriculture Dept is available through the Raleigh County Extension Office. H B Thomas notes that home growers can plant dwarf varieties to save space and ease maintenance despite higher grafting costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. ‘Department of “Agriculture
Raleigh County
H. B. Thomas
Raeleigh County Association For Mental Health
A. David Abrams
ROAMH
Mental Health Association
Theoie Walder
Eioniys
Aes
Grover Hedrick ‘Jr
Raleigh Countia
Beckley Woman's Club
MOD Drive Nears One-Seventh of Raleigh County Goal
The Raleigh County March of Dimes drive nears one seventh of its $23,000 goal with $3,953.58 raised as of Tuesday afternoon. Chairman Mrs. James Mahoney announced include gains from Moose MOD Day $521.20 and Blue Crutches sale $118.20 plus $1,061.49 from pupils in 33 of the county's 169 schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
James Mahoney
MOD
Many Countians Fail To Respond to Appeal
Mrs. C. C. Lewis, 1936 Christmas seal sale chairman for the Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association, says more than 5,000 county residents have not responded to seal sale letters sent in November. Contributions reach 9,526.42 dollars to date from about 5,000 donors, funds used for X-ray and educational programs. Public health officials note 150,000 undetected TB cases in the country, urging donations to find and cure missing cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Lewis
Raleigh “County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Moe
Association
Lewis
Tax Revision Bill Would Aid Hospitalized Veterans
A tax revision bill to aid hospitalized veterans is to be presented to the 1957 Legislature. It would exempt from state cigarette taxes purchases by veterans groups and nonprofit agencies for free distribution to patients at VA facilities and Soldiers Homes, including Beckley and Pinecrest in Beckley. Sponsors, supported by veterans groups, say the exemption would allow more free cigarettes for hospitalized veterans by extending funds for such purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Roy J. Smith
State Department of Veterans Affairs
Beckey
Veterans
Veterans, Administration
Frances Hutchinson Wins Homemaker Title
Beckley girl Frances M. Hutchinson of 114 Ewart Ave tops Woodrow Wilson High School in the 1957 Search for the American Homemaker of Tomorrow. She earns state competition eligibility. the top state winner gains a 1500 scholarship and an educational tour, with Britannica set for her school. Second place at state awards 500 scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson High School
W .Ith
Frances M. Hutchinson
D. C. Hutchinson
Ewart Ave
Mount Vernon
Colonial Williamsburg
Ben Guys Condition Listed as Satisfactory at Raleigh General
Ben Guy is listed in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital. He underwent major surgery on Thursday at the hospital located on 129 Granville Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Guy
Granville Ave
Raleigh General Hospital
Guy
Rites Thursday For Clay Infant
Funeral services for Richard Lee Clay will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Milton Mortuary Chapel with Dr. A J Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Clay Cemetery at Glen Daniel. The infant son of Clarence William and Ramona Josephine Miles Clay of Glen Daniel died after birth at 9 27 a.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. Survived by maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Joseph Miles and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Marvin Clay, both of Glen Daniel. The body will lie in state at the Milton Mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lee Clay
Glen Daniel
Marvin Clay
Glen Daniel, En
Melton Mortuary
Allen Enters No Contest Plea in Bastardy Case
Allen Beckley entered a nolo contendere plea to a bastardy charge during Raleigh County sessions. Judge Harry L. McCreery ordered monthly child support payments. Allen’s prior failure to appear triggered a bond forfeiture and capias, leading to arrest. Roy Honaker of Killarney similarly pleaded nolo contendere to driving while intoxicated. a previous guilty plea report was incorrect. Petit jurors are to report at 9 a.m. Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yfarwell
Allen
Beckley
Nolo Contendre
Raleigh
Harry
L. McCreery
Sheriff's
Roy Honaker
Killarney
13 County Men Get Draft Calls
Seventeen Raleigh County residents are ordered to report for induction into the Army by the local Selective Service Board. The list includes Billy E. Mulfens of Sophia, Mark G. Giammolino of Chicago, N. formerly of Glen Daniel, Harold W. Blevins of East Beckley, Frank L. Oscar of Prosperity, Seaborn A. Blake of Baltimore Md., formerly of Beckley Coy, C. Walton Jr. of Odd, William R. Lester of Daniels View, Haroc Hill of MacArthur, Jack F. Meadows of Piney View, Bobby N. Daniel of Harpee, Harold W. Vandivort of Crab Orchard, Ronald E. Jarrell of Ameagle, Clinton R. Pitzer of Beckley, Milford M. Berman of Naples Fla., formerly of Beckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Selective, Service Board
Raleigh County
Billy’e. Mulfens
Sophia
Mark G. Giammerino
Chicago
Glen Daniel
East Beckley
Frank L. Oscar
Prosperity
Seaborn A. Blake
Baltimore
Beckley Coy
C. Walton Jr
Odd
William R. Lester
Daniels, Wik
Har C. Hill
MacArthur
Jack F. Meadows
Piney
View
Bobby N. Daniel
Harpee
Harold W. Vandivort
Crab Orchard
Ronald E. Jarrell
Ameagle
Clinton R
Pitzer
Beckley
Milford M
Berman
Naples
Fla
New York Minister Aids Services at Stotesbury
New York minister Stanford Stuard assists in evangelistic services at Stotesbury this week. The Rev H Jones is scheduled to deliver a sermon at the Second Baptist Church Sunday at 3 pm with his choir from New Kingdom Baptist Church, Pickshin. The Simonites Gospel Chorus of Lester will present a program at 7 pm. The Rev J WeGowens is pastor. Mrs Pattie Wilbur will host Eliza Hunter Home Department Class at 3:30 pm today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford Stuard
New York
Junor
Holiness
Stotesbury
Stuard
H. Jones
Baptist Church
New Kingdom
Pickshin
Simonites Gospel ‘Chorus
Lester
Second Baptist Church
J. WeGowens
Pattie Wilbur
Bair St
Eliza Hunter
H.dubois
New Hope Baptist Church
General Church
Amos Bulledge
Electa
CES
Pinkie Smith
Mool Ave
Priday
Dorothy’ Medley
Jack’ Medley
Veterans Hospital
Estell Pemberton
McAlpin
Sarah G. Braxton
Beckley
Louise Dunlap
Mabscott
Sarah Braxton
City Recruiting Station Commander Transferred
Capt. James E. Kelly, Beckley Recruiting Station commanding officer, transfers from Infantry to Artillery. He will report to Fort Sill for four months temporary duty and then to permanent assignment in Europe. Since Aug. 26, 1954, Kelly has held roles as Induction officer and administration officer. First Lt. William Noren will assume command on Kelly's departure Feb. 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Kelly
Beckley
Prince &J
Infantry
Artillery
Kelly
Fort, Sill
Okla
Europe
William Noren
Four Week Schedule Set by $5 Office
A four week schedule of visits to area towns has been set up by Beck ley Social Security office representatives. The program aids filing for old age and survivors insurance disability insurance and to answer program questions. Locations and times include Oak Hill City Hall February 5 12 19 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hinton Department of Public Assistance February 14 and 28 at 1 p.m. Ansted Town Hall February 27 at 10 a.m. Whitesville City Hall February 28 at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Social Security Office
Oldtage and Survivors Insurance
Oak Hill
Hinton
Rites Slated Thursday For City Man's Brother
Funeral services are planned Thursday for George K. Taylor of Clifton Forge Virginia brother of a Beckley resident. He died Monday night in Clifton Forge's Chesapeake and Ohio Hospital from cancer. Taylor had been manager of the McCreery Hotel for 21 years and earlier a Kanawha Hotel clerk for 15 years. He and his wife will be buried in Staunton Virginia following services at a Beckley sister's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K. Taylor
Clifton’Forge
McCreery
Kanawha
Taylor
Clifton Forges
Tips to Taxpayers on W-2 Forms and Social Security
Area taxpayers who worked for more than one employer during 1996 should attach copies of all W-2 Forms when filing. Check total income tax withheld against tax owed and ensure social security tax was not overpaid. If missing certificates, contact employers and obtain duplicates. IRS holds copies of all W-2s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Service
Lax
Philipp J
Charles
Five Schools Represented At Press Group Meet
The Raleigh Wyoming County Press Association met at Mark Twain High School at 7 30 pm Monday with representatives from Glen Rogers Mullens Mark Twain Woodrow Wilson and Clear Fork High Schools. Reports covered judging of school papers by the Scholastic Press Associations and West Virginia University’s judging. Officer slate includes Doreen Lilly president Drema Hall vice president Shelvin Adams secretary and Ercelle Courington treasurer. The next RWCPA meeting is tentatively planned for February at Clear Fork High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Wyoming
County Press Association
Mark Twain High School
Glen Rogers
Mullens
Mark Twain
Woodrow
Wilson
Clear
Scholastic Press Associations
Barbara Hess
Woodrow Wilson
West Virginia University
National Scholastic Press Association
Ercelle Courington
Mullens High School
Mary Ellen
Beckley City Directory Prep Details 1957
City Director MW Dv Sydnor Jr of the Chamber of Commerce leads a summer edition project for Beckley 1957. The directory will feature city facts and several pictures and be distributed locally. It will also be placed in about 600 directory libraries nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydnor “Jr
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Inspectors Impressed With Clinic Facilities
Officials toured Spencer and Weston State Hospitals noting modern clinic buildings with TV lounges libraries and beauty shops. At Spencer about 40 clinic patients receive more staff attention than other wards while state patients mostly pay $1 daily. this raises concerns over hospital finances and how $5 daily revenue is handled. A 17-year-old runaway girl was jailed in Raleigh County awaiting Juvenile Court action as staff highlighted funding disparities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of
Spencer
Weston State
East
Issac C. East
General State Treasury
Raleigh
Hospital psychiatry says majority treated and released in small ward
The hospital superintendent told visiting legislators that the 55 bed ward treats and releases more people than the state’s 900 beds elsewhere. Dr East said many clinic patients are alcoholics or senile, should be in nursing homes, not mental institutions. He urged restricting admissions to those with mental conditions beyond alcoholism or senility to ease overcrowding. Spare beds at Spencer are largely custodial. proper treatment at admission is often delayed, increasing regression and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Spencer
Akron Man Expected To Waive Extradition
Akron man William Carmony is set to waive extradition today in Raleigh County Court to return to Ohio on grand larceny charges. He was arrested in Beckley after attempting coin exchanges and carried about $310. Police also jailed Daniel Cogart on a peace warrant and Ernie Chambers was fined and jailed for assault and drunkenness after arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Raleigh County Criminal Court
Harry L. McCreery
William
Carmony
Becke Fey Pafke
Ohio
Beckley Bank
Joe Rodriguez
Daniel Cogart
Crab Orchard
Cotton White
Beckley
Ernie Chambers
White
Cars collide at city intersection with two drivers named
Police report a two car crash at 2 35 pm Tuesday at Johnstown Road and Garfield Street. Vehicles driven by Carson S Totten 37 of 16 Saunders Ave and Dorothy Mackey of 421 Ewart Ave sustained about 60 dollars in damage. Both drivers say they had a green light.
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Seni
Oceana
Clear Fork
Matheny Bridge
Wyoming County
Guyandotte
Pineville
Huntington Weather Bureau
Walter Byrd
Byrd
Josdying
Church of the Nazarene
Herndon
Peterfish
St. John's Catholic Church
Fern
Carl Clifford
Tralee
Alpeca
du. A. Peterfish
Blankenship
Marie
Pedeau
Maben
Lilydale
Crouch
Matheny
Matheny Methodist Church
EPA
Summers County
Bluestone
Greenbrier
Alderson
Marlinton
New River
Glen Lyn
Chesapeake and Ohio’ Railway
East i Deepwater
Deepwater
State Road Commission
Summers
J.C. Dillon Sr
Nimvitz
Sandstone
Meadow Creek
Rainelle
Richwood
John*Trevison
Woman's Club
Beckley Civilan Club
RCAMH
Abrams
Clyilans
Thomas
Ned H. Ragland
Paul
Vennari
Roy
Lee Harmon
St.Joseph Aspirin
Coun
Cohen
Neville St
Ryed
Creomullion
Frances Hutchinson
The
James FE. Kelly
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