Sea Scout and Mariners Chartered at Beckley Meeting
Sea Scouts Beckley chartered two groups during Monday ceremonies. Chief Petty Officer A. Gail Akers presented the charters for Sea Explorers Post 143 and the Mariners of the S S Leyte, witnessed by several parents. Charter members include Percy Mullins Jack Guy Dan Pack and Erik Lilly among others, with Miss Selma Rahall named leader for the girls group and Father Michael receiving the Sea Explorers charter.
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Beckley
Sea Scout
A. Gail Akers
U. S. Navy
Scout
Boy Scouts of America
Father Michael
St. Nicholas’ Orthodox Church
Barracuda
Percy Mullins
Jack Guy
Chief Akers
Larry George
Erik Lilly
Thomas Vidovich
Mike Holliday
John Pachuta
Richard Guy
Alan Kirk
Wiliam Ferguson
Norman Shumate
Rusty Weeks
Daniel Pack
Mariners
Leyte
Wee
Selma Rahall
Ruth Quire
P. E. Mullins
Mary Zuchick
NAACP Raleigh Meeting Schedules at East Beckley Church
The Raleigh County NAACP executive board plans a 7:30 pm Thursday gathering at Central Street Baptist Church in East Beckley. President Rev. H. E. Davis urges all members to attend this regular session.
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Raleigh County
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Central Street Baptist Church
East Beckley
H. E. Davis
Psychiatric Exam Ordered For Beckley Youth
A 16 year old Beckley youth charged with beating another teen will undergo a psychiatric examination. Juvenile Court Judge Harry L. McCreery granted permission for the examination after the youth’s mother requested it. The youth was lodged in Raleigh County Jail Monday and the examiner is to determine mental fitness for the case. Four building permits were issued by the City Recorder’s Office Tuesday for remodeling and moving houses. Grover Pack and Sons, Ace House Movers, June Carter, Antonio and Patch Streets, and J. B. and Helen Anderson are involved with projects totaling around $6,000 in value. The piece notes Supreme Court life for baseball umpires remains tough following a recent decision.
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Beckley
Raleigh
Exec
Harry L. McCreery
City Recorder's Office
Grover Pack
Fayette St
Ace House
Washington St
Charleston
Burgess
Front St
June Carter
Antonio
Patch Sts
J. B
Helen Anderson
Allen Ave
Toost
Odd Fellows Plan Picnic and Homecoming at Sophia Lodge
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows No. 69 met at 7 pm in the Sophia Lodge Hall. Robert Reed presided as noble grand as plans were made for a district picnic at Fairdale in August and the Elkins Homecoming on the first Sunday in September. Attending members included Robert Porter Bob Leffery Robert Reed Frank Powers Russell Pegram Frank Porter and Fred Ryan.
MYF Has Party Plans Sunday Picnic
The Sophia Methodist Church Meth odist Youth Fellowship met at 6 p m Sunday at Little Beaver Park for a swimming party and marshmallow roast. Attendees included Phyllis Parks Sandra Parks Charlotte McKinney Kay Snyder Donnie Hatcher Garry Cook Harold Ener Bobby Szalay Henrietta Broome Sharon Souder Rev Bill Brown Mrs Bill Brown Paul Brown Dick Brown Laura McVey and Mrs Clyde Snyder. The MYF plans a 2 a m Sunday picnic at Babcock State Park. Mr Brown youth director reports.
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Laura McVey
Clyde Snyder
MYF
Babcock State Park
Mr. Brown
State mental hospitals fail to meet health standards
West Virginia Health Department inspections reveal state mental hospitals do not meet minimum sanitation fire safety or space requirements. Overcrowding ranges 35 to 85 percent, with many buildings described as fire traps and inadequately maintained bathrooms.
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American Psychiatric Association
W. Va
West Virginia
Health Department
West
Beckley College Offers Free Spelling Workshop
Beckley College will host a free spelling workshop led by Topsy O'Dell. The course runs for three weeks starting Monday, with daily sessions at 12 30 p.m. DST for Beckley College students and alumni, no pre registration and no college credit.
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Beckley College
D. K. Shrayer
Beckley ‘College
Topsy O'Dell of
Beckley
Raleigh County Utility Assessments Rise Across West Virginia
The state reports higher utility assessments for railroads, electric and gas firms, and other utilities in Raleigh County and across many counties. Total assessments reach 849.6 million dollars, with Raleigh County increasing from 23.8 to 24.5 million and Wyoming and Boone counties showing notable changes amid widespread county fluctuations.
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Raleigh County
Wyoming County
Boone County
Fayette County
Barbour County
Berkley
Braxton
Brooke
Cabell
Calhoun
Clay
Doddridge
Grant
Greenbrier
Hampshire
Hancock
Hardy
Harrison
Jackson
Jefferson
Kanawha
Car Theft Case Hears 15 year old in Raleigh Court
A 15-year-old Glen Daniel boy faces a Raleigh County Juvenile Court hearing on auto larceny. He was lodged in the county jail at 10 45 am Tuesday by State Police and will remain there pending appearance before Juvenile Court Judge Harry L. McCreery. Roy Smith of Lester jailed at 12 10 pm Tuesday on breaking and entering. Bryant Meadows of Langley AFB Va jailed for being absent without leave. George Ben Roach of Starbro arrested on the West Virginia Turnpike July 10 for speeding with a $15 50 bond posted. bond forfeited Monday after he failed to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Daniel
Raleigh County
Harry L. McCreery
Beling
George Ben Roach
Starbro
T.N. Thurman
Roach
Limited Recruiting Restarted By Beckley Army Reserves
Captain Joseph H Barkley announces limited recruitment for local Army Reserve units in Beckley after a pause from May 15 to June 1957. Non prior service enlistments for eight years with six months active duty for training may proceed, with deferments for high school completion until July 1 1958.
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Joseph H. Barkley
U.S
Beckley
Army
Army Reserve
Oakwood Ave
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