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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1957

Page

7

New Town Council Takes Office With Varied Vocations

The Rhode ll town council holds its second session today led by Mayor Blankenship a miner by vocation. Members include Charles Farraggia of Charles Amoca Station Fred Karker of Karker's Junk and Rool Co Estle Perkins a miner Reverend Louis P Beard district overseer and city recorder and B W Lilly a retired miner.

Rhodell Woodrow Blankenship Jeli Blankenship Charles Farraggia Charles Amoca Fred Karker Karker Junk and Rool Co Estle Perkins Louis P. Beard City Recorder B. W. Lilly

Vacation Bible School Closes With Camp Prize Draws

A total of 95 children attended the Vacation Bible School at the Fire Church of God Sophia ending with a Beckley Park picnic on the last school day. Ruth Ann Sears and Carolyn Davis, both 13 and 12, earned free trips to the Church of God Youth Camp at Glenwood Park Mercer County next month on a point system for attendance class work and scripture memorization.

Church of God Sophia Ruth Ann Sears Carolyn Davis Church of Got Glenwood Park Mercer County Vacation Bible School Edith Duncan Drema Davis Virginia Ward Buford Wood Mazel

Beating Suspects 16-Year-Old Beckley Youth Held

A 16-year-old Beckley boy faced arraignment before Juvenile Court Judge Harry L. McCreery after police charged him with beating two teens with a board. Arrested Monday at 5 p.m., the youth was held in Raleigh County Jail pending further proceedings. One victim required hospital treatment after the Friday and Monday incidents.

Beckley Raleigh County Harry ‘L. McCreery

Bedbugs and Silverfish Indoor Threats and How to Fight

Bedbugs infest homes and hotels and can hitchhike on public conveyances, living in mattress seams and bed frames while biting at night. They require targeted spraying with strong residual insecticides. silverfish also threaten fabrics and books, thriving in cracks and behind baseboards, needing regular deep spraying and preventive treatments.

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Moore Denies Please Training Drop Set In Court

In a Raleigh County courtroom, motions for separate trials and continuances were discussed for multiple defendants during pre trial conferences. Judge Moore denied a continuance in the George Daniel case and noted a witness need while admitting Donald F Hodson to practice. The West Virginia Air National Guard will hold a two day training exercise at Raleigh County Memorial Airport with five planes and multiple drop missions involving the Ground Observer Corps.

Southern District Federal Court United States Denny Ie Ben Moore Harold Farley Garland Shaver Fen George Harry Daniel Harper Lee Times Farley Shine Daniel Moore Shayer Roger West Virginia Air, National Guard Raleigh County Memorial Ground Observer Corps William P. Hall Jr 130Th Air Materiel ‘Assembly Squadron WVANG Hall 124Th Air Resupply Squadron Charleston 30Th Ama

Driver Roach Bonds Forfeited After No-Show

George Ben Roach of Scarbro was arrested on the West Virginia Turnpike on July 10 for speeding and posted a $15.59 bond in Magistrate T. N. Thurman’s office. The bond was forfeited after Roach failed to appear to answer the charge.

George Ben Roach Scarbro West Virginia Pike T. N. Thurman Roach

Court Postponements Shuffle Berkley Police Court Docket

The Berkley Police Court postponed Monday night sessions to Thursday due to Judge C Berkley Lilly’s absence. Enlistment notices list Darrell C Shears Rudolph E Linville and Claude J Thomas assigned to Fort Jackson after enlisting at the recruiting station. They are charged with driving 70 mph in a 40 mph zone.

Berkley Police Court C. Berkley Lilly ARMY USS. Army Fort Jackson S.C Darrell C. Shears Orlando H. Shears Arbovale Rudolph E Linville Vani Claude J. Thomas Bluefield

Ratio Analysis Booklet Available For Raleigh County Merchants

SBA regional director Clarence P. Moore announced a new booklet titled Ratio Analysis for Small Business for Raleigh County merchants. Written by Richard Sanzo, the pamphlet is No. 20 in the SBA small business management series and can be purchased from the Government Printing Office for 25 cents.

Raleigh County Small Business Administration Clarence P. Moore Richmond SBA Richard Sanzo Dun and Bradstreet Moore Government Printing Office Washington D. C

Special Meeting Today For Youth Center Board

A special meeting is called for 7 pm today for Youth Center executive board members. Parents may attend the session.

Pam Youth Center Executive Board

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