Fall Levy Election Favored: Court to Decide Monday
Raleigh County Court weighs funding options for voting machines to be used in the November election. Some members urge a fall levy referendum while others push for direct budget shifts or a May primary approach. The court plans to announce its decision Monday after a Thursday session with about 25 attendees.
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Raleigh
H. G. Farmer
Matt Powers
Harry Ant
Earle Bibb
Farmer
Powers
David Kennedy
United Mine Workers
Anderson
America
Alten
aSre
Youth to Appear Before Judge McCreery in Driving Case
An 11 year old Eccles youth is ordered to appear Saturday before Raleigh County Juvenile Court Judge Harry L. McCreery for arraignment on a charge of driving without a license. State Police say he drove a vehicle that struck 12 year old Robert Manning near Fairdale Wednesday night. Manning is listed in good condition at Beckley Hospital for observation.
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Eccles
Raleigh County
Harry L. McCreery
Robert Manning
Fairdale
Richmond Rites Set on Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs. Oretha Ann Richmond 48 Harper Heights will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Central Street Baptist Church conducted by Elder J. C. Richardson the Rev. S A Abrams and the Rev. C M Ellis. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Survivors include husband Ed L Richmond six daughters and seven sons with several relatives listed. The body will remain at the Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor until the funeral hour.
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Oretha Ann Richmond
Harper Heights
Central Street Baptist Church
J. C. Richardson
S. A. Abrams
C. M. Ellis
Greenwood Memorial Park
Ed. L. Richmond
Betty Jean Clark
Akron
Lois Saunders
Detroit
Margaret Rucker
East Park
Cordelia Evans
Lula Richmond
Joann Richmond
John Brown Jr
Melvin Brown
Leon Brown
Median
Ohio
Walter T. Evans
James Evans
J. L. Richmond Jr
Willie B. Richmond
Betty Moreland
Gertrude Holloway Dawson
Mildred
Cummings
Ethel Anderson
Robert Dawson
Huntington
Albert
Edward
Carnelius
Raymond
Roy
Ritchie and Johnson
Mishap Restricts Youth's Fourth of July Fun
Michael Mitcham seven year old Rhodell resident was injured July 3 when a sharp object nearly severed part of his right big toe while wading in a creek. He received treatment at Wyoming General Hospital Mullens and a tetanus shot from Dr. Ross Newman. He remained cheerful and enjoyed watermelon and ice cream despite missing July 4 activities.
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Rhodell
Michael Mitcham
Clyde Mitcham
Stephenson
Michael
Wyoming General Hospital
Mullens
Ross Newman
Newman
Mary E. Mitcham
Appointment to State Board of Education Made
Gov. Marland's office announced the appointment of Harry Dennis of Institute to the State Board of Education, succeeding James H. Rowland formerly of Beckley who resigned. The appointment is subject to State Senate confirmation at their next meeting. Rowland is living in Pennsylvania.
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Marland
Todas
Harry Dennis
Institute
State Board of Education
James H. Rowland
Beckley
State Senate
Rowland
Pennsylvania
Disease Report Highlights Local Infection Trends
West Virginia health board reports updated case counts for tuberculosis in Ralvicsh and syphilis in Fayette Raleigh and Wyoming. The weekly tally shows a rise in communicable diseases across the area compared with the prior period.
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West Virgina State Department of Health
Fayette
Raleigh
Wyoming
Civitan Club Hosts Boys and Girls State Reporters
Beckley Civitan Club heard reports from Dr. and Mrs. Halloran delegates to Girls and Boys State at the Thursday meeting. Whitlock and Joyce Hall spoke about Girls State experiences and understanding elections. A Civilian picnic is set for next Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Theo Harvey’s Flat Top Lake home. Ted George is convalescing after surgery in Boston.
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Beckley Civitan Club Spon
L. M. Halloran
Boystate
Beckley
State
Civitan Club
Ah Whitlock
Jackson's Mill
J. K. Whitlock
Raleigh Heights
Joyce Hall
Girls State
Theo Harvey
Flat Top Lake
J.R. Wein
Ted George
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
Huntington Ave
Boston
Mass
Navy Reports 10 Enlistments in Beckley
Navy recruiter Charles E. Daniel reports ten enlistments at the Beckley Post Office station. Enlistees head to Bainbridge Maryland for training. two re-enlisted and go to the U S Naval Receiving Ship in Washington DC for assignment.
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Charles E. Daniel
Navy
Beckley Post Office
Bainbridge Md
Dennis Ray Quick
Ray Quick
Lewisburg
Richard Harald Persinger
Earnest G. Persinger
Lew Hispurg
Phil Hampton Morgan
Carl W. Morgan
Caldwell
Franklin Darrell Lafferty
L. D. Lafferty
Ballard
Junior Lee Morrison
E. D. Morrison
Renick
Patrick Warren Humphreys Jr
R. Humphreys
Pax
Barney William Porter
T. B. Porter
Epperly
Julius Terry Williams
P. D. Williams
Artie
Tommy Gerald Adkins
N. D. Adkins
Meadow Creek
Buster Early Stover
Prince Stover
Beckley
U.S. Naval
Washington, D.C
Bobby Ray Caudill
Louise Caudill
East Beckley
Stanley Searlas
Alla L. Searlas
Beckley Jaycees Announce Three Day State Board Meeting
Beckley Jaycees mail newsletters detailing a three day State Board meeting for the Junior Chamber of Commerce set July 20 to 22. About 1,500 newsletters were distributed statewide. 260 members expected to attend with Beckley Hotel as headquarters and reservations urged.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Beckley
Jaycees
Bill Wilbur
Jaycee
Beckley Hotel
Jan Campbell
Site Selection Committee reviews plant location in West Virginia
The Site Selection Committee for the Amny lonizing Radiation Center has completed its review and is preparing a report. Congressman Robert C Byrd has been advised. Denniston told Byrd that West Virginia's interest was noted during the committee's work and will be carefully considered before a final site decision.
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Amny Lonizing Radiation Center
L Robert C Byrd
Alfred B. den [Ston
Byrd
West Virginia
Denniston
June Activities Reported For SA
Captain R H Boyce of the local Salvation Army Citadel reports June activities. Vacation Bible school served pupils from Beaver Wickham Mabscott Macarthur East Beckley and Beckley. The Youth group traveled to Pulaski Virginia for services and the Citadel hosted a United Service group from Winona. There were 23 adult services and 39 youth services plus character building classes. Office interviews numbered 125 and 32 transients received meals lodging and transport. Local aid included 21 grocery orders 2 fuel orders 1 rent order. Aid items totaled 80 garments 72 pairs of shoes and 33 pieces of furniture valued at 800 70 and 300 respectively. The finance drive seeks 9 000 and will run at least two more weeks.
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R. H. Boyce
Salvation Army Citadel
Beaver, Wickham
Mabscott, Macarthur
East Beckley
Beckley
Pulaski
Citadel
United Service Group
Winona
W. Va
Salvation Army
Boyce
Three-Car Crash on Route 1921 Causes $250 Loss
State Police report a three car collision on Route 1921 at Beaver y around 3 50 p m Thursday. Patricia Duncon 19 Eccles struck Francis Cadle 27 Odd causing Cadle to rear end Okey Nichols 23 Piney View after stopping. No injuries reported.
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Beavery
Patricia Ann Duncan
Eccles
Francis Cadle
Okey Nichols
L Piney View
Cadle
Beckley Man arraigned on resisting arrest charge
Robert Cosby Jr of Beckley was arraigned Thursday before Magistrate T N Thurman after an early morning arrest by city police. He received a 30 day jail sentence but it is suspended if he pays a 56 dollar fine and costs.
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Robert Cosby Jr. Beckley
Raleigh
T. N. Thurman
Cosby
Real estate deeds filed in Raleigh County clerk office
Deeds on file record transfers in Raleigh County Court clerk office. Earl A Hall and Lula F P Hall sell Lot 459 Glen White to Boyd P Stover and Lova Stover for about $1000. Ward and Ward Jr sell Lot 89 Wildwood Beckley to Warren Robinson and Daisy Robinson for about $1000.
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Raleigh County Court
Earl A. Hall
Lula FP. Hall
Boyd P. Stover
Lova Stover
Glen White
S. 2. Ward
J. W. Ward Jr
Warren Robinson
Daisy Robinson
Wildwood Addition
Beckley
Robbery Leads to Quick Arrest in Dallas County
A 63 year old man reported being robbed of funds and officers swiftly arrested the suspect. Both men remained in the county jail where the robbery occurred.
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Dallas WI
Morning Star Church Anniversary Observed Tonight
Morning Star Baptist Church in Skelton hosts the pastor’s anniversary. The Rev H E Davis will speak at 7 30 p m with choir music from Les ter East Gulf Resoco and Cabell. Sunday services include a 11 a m sermon and 2 30 p m address by Rev Nelson Staples. Dinner at 1 30 p m on the campus.
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Mt. Vernon
Raleigh
New Hope Baptist Church
Morning Star Baptist Church
Skelton
H. E. Davis
Elmer Davis
Nelson Staples
Lester
East Gulf
Resoco
Cabell
Cancel Camp Plans Sparked by Registration Shortfall
Girl Scout Council spokesman Rev Norman Burton announced plans for a day camp at Piney Oaks are canceled due to lack of registration. The notice mentions home visits by Mrs Beckley and service at St John Church at 2 p.m. Sunday. Nearby residents from Raleigh Martinsville Rhodell are listed among visitors.
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Piney Oaks
Girl Scout Council
Norman Burton
Beckley
St. John
Lillian Carter
Thelma Laptuit
Scott
Raleigh
Monroe Mittiner
Martinsville
Charles Moore
Rhodell
Young Demos Delay Selection of State Convention Delegates
The Raleigh County Young Democratic Clubs postpone selecting delegates and a state convention speaker until next Friday. John Boley, president, urges attendance at the August dinner in Wheeling and announces a three member committee to organize similar events in major cities. The state group plans a north south caravan with Democratic nominees and a regional headquarters opening by Sept. 15. Membership aims for 600, with volunteer help during the event.
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Raleigh
West Virginia
Alhouse
Wheeling
John Boley
Ing
Raleigh Coun
Boley
Democratic
Young Democrat Club
Frank Bowman
Young Democrat
Clu
Bowman
Fey
Federal funds eyed for West Virginia soldiers unit
Prospect for federal aid to the Pinecrest Sanitarium and Weston Hospital soldiers units rises as VA inspection may occur. James Kee expects a GAO survey, with West Virginia officials arguing units qualify for aid like Norman, Oklahoma. About 65,000 to 70,000 dollars yearly are at stake for the state.
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Prospect Bright
Sanitarium
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Beckley
Veterans Administration
George Ballard
Pinecrest
Washington
West Virginia
Weston Hospital
Ballard
James Kee
Elizabeth Kee
General Accounting Office
Weston
Comptroller General
Kee
Harold Bangert
C. §. Collier
Norman
Okla
Bangert
Collier
Rules for Beckley Register Photo Contest
Amateur entrants must submit black and white glossy prints at least 3 by 4 inches. Professionals are not eligible. Entries become property of Beckley Newspapers Corp and will not be returned. Model releases are required for photographed individuals. Family members of Beckley Newspapers employees may enter. Provide subject matter details. Judges' decisions are final. Winners receive an award certificate and an 8 by 6 print. negatives go to The Register after Thursday publication.
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Hiram Abdiff
Armstead Pollard
First Baptist Church of
North Beckley
W. J. Carter
Beckley Newspapers ‘Corp
Beckley Newspapers Corp
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Russell Neely
Gillespie
Henry Lawson
O. R. Taylor
W. A. Stanley
T. R. Wilson Jr
Raleigh County Republican Executive Committee
Charles Hodel
Emile Hodel
Nancy Thorne
Beckley League of Women Voters
Richmond
Civitans
Beckley Jaycees
Sife
Beckleyan
Beckley Lions Club
National Conference of State Safety
Jay Woods
Righ
Lions
W. E. Mitchett
Col
R. W. Boyles
Department of Public Safety
Morning Star Church
St. John Usher Board
Sammie Mahan
Arthur Weston
W. M. Neal
St. John ‘Holiness Church
First Baptist Church
West Wickham
Mount Vernon Baptist Church
J. W. Lockett
New Era Baptist Chareh
Welcome Baptist Church
Thomas R. Tuck
St. John Bentist
Young Demos
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