Two Appeal DC Convictions In Raleigh County Court
Raleigh Register reports Beckley police court actions with Lonnie Vanreenen and Marlin Beckley appealing drunk driving convictions after $500 bonds. Washington pled guilty to driving without a city license and was fined 15 dollars. Numerous defendants forfeited bonds on moonshine, reckless driving, improper registration, and other driving offenses. Judge Stansbury to announce Thursday night.
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Lonnie J. Vanreenen
Marlin Beckley
Raleigh County Criminal Court
Beckley
Edward P. Stansbury
Washington
Mickey J. Smith
Piney View
Stansbury
Smith
Alexander Pemberton
General Hannah
James Claytor
South Fayette Street
Thackston Reports To The Point Today
John B. Thackston III of Beckley will report to West Point Military Academy after being nominated by Senator Revercomb. An honor graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School he engaged in dramatics music athletics and student government and attended Concord College and the University of Cincinnati.
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John B. Thackston III
Beckley
Military Academy
West Point
C. Lawrence Wiseman
Beckley Ave
Thackston
Academy
Chapman Revercomb
Woodrow Wilson High School
Key Club
Concord College
University of Cincinnati
Daniels Community Church Youth Outing at Grandview State Park
Members of the Daniels Community Church Youth Group enjoyed a Friday night outing at Grandview State Park led by Harley Alderman and Watson Lilly. The evening featured a wiener roast and scenic viewing with attendees including Marie Plumley Clara Browning Betty Hopkins David Alderman Donna Hatcher Toby Bailey Dayne Aldridge Cora Sue Lilly Shirley Riggsby Robert Bailey Steve Lilly James Massie Doug Lily Norman Browning Emmar gene Bailey Clarence Lilly and Bill Alderman.
Bailey Funeral Set for William E Bailey in Coal City
Funeral services for William E Bailey 79 will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Coal City Community Church with Rev Harold McVey officiating. A retired miner born Feb 28 1880 in Mercer County he died Monday in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife three sons four daughters four stepchildren and several grandchildren. Burial follows in Coal City Cemetery, with the body to be moved from Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home to the family residence today.
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William E. Bailey
Coal City
Harold McVey
Bailey
Corinne
Mercer County
Anna Bailey
Edgar
Amigo
Truman
Detroit
Mich
Avender
Richmond
Effie
Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home
Mullens
Song Convention Slated at Magnolia Baptist Church
The Winding Gulf Singing Convention will use the theme Sing A Song And Your Burdens Will Be Lifted. The event is scheduled at Magnolia Baptist Church in Helen on Saturday and Sunday.
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Magnolia Baptist Church
Helen
Shortpaid Mail Penalty Takes Effect At Beckley Post Office
Beckley Postmaster A Fray Lilly announced a five cent penalty applies to all underpaid mail starting today under Public Law 85-371 approved April 9. Mail with insufficient postage will be held until postage due is collected, or returned to sender if a return address exists. Dead letters and first class parcels will see the return fee rise to ten cents.
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Beckley
A. Fray Lilly
Lilly
Congress
Italian Style Spaghetti For The Stay At Homes
Italian style supper idea for entertaining at home. Spaghetti with meatballs to heat and serve, with options for sauce mushrooms celery and grated cheese. Two tray ready versions SPAGHETTI SICILIAN and SPAGHETTI AMERICANO include cans, sauce, butter and optional soy sauce for seasoning. Makes four servings.
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Italy
Drunk Driving Charge After Mountain Collision
Elvey Franklin Lester, Sophia, of Raleigh County, was charged with drunk driving after a two car wreck on Tams Mountain. Lester’s 1951 car crossed the center line and struck a 1957 car driven by Robert Howard Horton of Slab Fork around 9:20 am. Ruth Ann Horton, Robert’s sister, was a passenger in the Horton vehicle. Lester posted a $50 bond and was released pending court appearance before Magistrate Corton White.
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Elvey Franklin Lester
Sophia
Tams Mountain
Lester
Raleigh
Corton White
Robert Howard Horton
Ruth Ann Horton
Horton
Candidates Must File Expense Statements Ahead of Primary
C. O. Smith Jr. Raleigh County Clerk reminded county candidates to file statements of campaign receipts and expenditures. Filings are required between seven and 15 days before the August 5 primary, and necessary forms are now available.
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C. O. Smith Jr
Raleigh
Smith
How to Write a Job Application Letter
Charley R. seeks a job and asks Dr. Crane for tips on a one page letter. Advice covers salutation with a name, concise opening, and clear sections: business experience, technical training, personal data, and references with prominent titles. Include growth goals, references, and a stamped self addressed envelope for Dr. Crane’s guidance booklet.
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Charley R
Mr. Hall
Sir
O. K
Veterans Affairs reports over $23 000 aid to area veterans
Roy J. Smith of the Beckley WV Veterans Affairs office said the past 30 days yielded 23814.29 for burial, insurance, retroactive pay and monthly pensions. In June 2077 cases were completed including 826 in person, 457 calls, 555 letters, 33 disability claims and 13 death claims with GI insurance help totaling $10,000. Smith's staff operates weekly in Beckley with trips through Fayette and Raleigh counties.
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Roy
Smith
Beckley Office
West Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs
Beckley
Fayette
Raleigh
Are Cats See In Dark Question Explored By TB Educator
Mrs. C. C. Lewis, executive director of the Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association, cautions that cats do not see in pitch dark and that common beliefs about TB age patterns are misleading. She urges regular check ups, tuberculin testing, and education through a cartoon film “Are You Positive?” to alert communities about TB risks and prevention.
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C. C. Lewis
Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association
TB Association
New Education
Lewis
Raleigh Chapel Plans Building Fund Rally
The Rev. C. H. Edwards leads a building fund rally at Faith Chapel in Raleigh today at 7 p.m. Rev. Nelson Staples and his choir from MacAlpin and Lillybrook direct Wednesday’s program, with Rev. H. E. Davis of St Johns Baptist Church conducting Thursday night services.
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C. H. Edwards
Faith Chapel
Raleigh
Nelson Staples
MacAlpin and
Lillybrook
H. E. Davis
St. Johns Baptist Church
Beckley RDC Banquet Reservations Open for Ninth Meeting
Reservations are being taken for the Beckley Area Rural Development Council ninth annual meeting. Contact C. T. Shackelford at Clifford 2-1230. The event starts at 6 30 p m Wednesday at the Beckley Hotel with 75 reservations to date. Dr Paul D Saniers editor of the Southern Planter in Richmond Va will be principal speaker.
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Beckley Area Rural Development Council
C. T. Shackelford
RDC
Clifford
Beckley Hotel
Shackelford
Paul D. Saniers
Southern Planter
Richmond
Postal Employes Receive Driving Awards at Beckley Post Office
Beckley Post Office workers were honored for safe driving by the National Safety Council. Omer C. Basham received an eight year award for parcel post delivery, Don D. Lilly two years, O. N. Marshall six years as rural carrier, and R. H. Sadler one year as rural carrier. Postmaster A Fray Lilly presented the pins.
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Beckley Post Office
National Safety Council
Omer C. Basham
Don D. Lilly
O. N. Marshall
R. H. Sadler
A. Fray Lilly
Pipe Collector Smokes 500 Pipes At Home In Ponca City
Raymond Brierly a 60 year old lumber company sales manager in Ponca City Oklahoma has collected more than 500 pipes and smokes them all. He stores pipes in cases in every room and still keeps his first pipe from when he began smoking.
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Ponca City
Okla
Raymond Brierly
Lumber Company
Brierly
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