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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1957

Page

8

Raleigh County Board approves principal shifts and staff moves

The Raleigh County Board of Education on Tuesday approved multiple assignments and promotions among principals and teachers. Dewes Bone Jr becomes Montcoal Stickney Elementary principal, while Dewey Bone Sr joins the superintendent's staff. Pettus and Teel Elementary posts shift names, with several other clerical staff changes and leaves of absence reflected in the action.

Raleigh ‘County Raleigh County Board of Education Dewes" Bone Jr Pettus Montcoal-Stickney Dewey Bone Sr Quentin Barrett Posey Peltry Teel Soak Creek Earl Halsey Maxwell Hill Pettry Ira Richmond Soak] Creek Maxwell] Hill

PTA Accepts Temporary School Repairs After Board Deliberation

The Ra eigh County Board of Education agreed to allow temporary repairs on the Stanford two story school house after the Stanford PTA pressed for action. Repairs include ventilation improvements fire escape painting and terrain leveling. The PTA spokesman M L Goodman urged a definite future building date and noted years of promised improvements. The Board plans to commission further work and coordinate with state health and fire marshal reports.

Stanford Parent - Teacher Association Raeigh County PTA M. L. Goodman Goodman Stamaford Covey

County Budget Moves Amid Annexation and Paving Plans

Hale Hedin and VeeWenjong discuss the 1967 68 city budget with five annexation resolutions, street paving petitions, and recreation levy bills. Fire department requests for two more firefighters are tabled for next week. Concern over tax collations delays from the County Sheriff’s Office and a Mabscott annexation drive accompany election preparations with 71 000 ballots anticipated.

Bernard Martin

Five Men Enlist in U S Army at Local Recruiting Station

Five men joined the U S Army at the local recruiting station on Thursday and Friday and were assigned to Fort Jackson for basic training. Enlistees named include Paul R. Burdette James L Tyler Pete F Bignotti Edwin B Jennell and Bobby L Adkins all sons of local residents. Coal production in the Winding Gulf District rose last week to 157 08 tons, up 40 745 tons from the prior week and 37 189 tons from the same week last year, totaling 5 104 208 tons for the year.

U. S. Army Fort Jackson 8. C Paul R. Burdette George D. Burdette Bomont James L. Tyler Jimmie Tyler Orgas Pete F. Bignotti Pete J. Bignotti Hemphill Edwin B. Jennell Colin B. Hennell Wilkenson Bobby L. Adkins Clyde Adkins Verdunville

Why Doan's Pills Are Sold For Bladder Irritation

An advertisement explains that Doan's Pills ease bladder irritations and back aches through three actions: soothing the bladder, relieving pain, and mild diuretic effect. It promotes the product as trusted for over 60 years and urges readers to buy the new economy package.

Atrainc Mistry Dean Doan

Bus Driver Contracts Approved By Board

Four bus driver contracts were approved by the Raleigh County Board of Education at a Tuesday night meeting. L. E. Mullens received a $273 per month contract to transport Maple Meadow pupils with a reduced rate if McDonald School is discontinued. Basil L. Baldwin agreed to transport Tommy Creek and Odd Egeria Road pupils for $250 per month. Havelin Covey Leonard C. Sful Jett Gene Mills and Ray Wood will be hired for 1937 58 term pending qualification. James Halt will transport Brackenridge Road pupils for $173 per month.

Raleigh County Leonard C. Sful Jett Gene Mills Ray Wood James Halt Brackenridge Road

Two Held On Drunken Driving Charges After Mount Tabor Crash

Raleigh County deputies jailed Hosey H. Hundley 44 Ansted at 2:15 P M on charges of drunkenness property destruction and leaving the scene of an accident His companion Phillip Withrow Ansted faced a drunkenness charge The car they rode in smashed a utility pole on Route 3 around 1 30 P M Hundley reportedly ran but was captured Also mention planned Independent Order of Odd Fellows picnic and Elkins Homecoming date with Arnold Bragg treated for a hand injury at Beckley Memorial Hospital.

Raleigh Mount Tabor Sheriff's Hosey H. Hundley Ansted Phillip Withrow Hundley Independent Order of the Odd Fellows Fairdale Sophia Ioof No Elkins Arnold Bragg Laurel Creek Branch Fuel Co Beckley Memorial Hospital

Four Beckleyans Win College Scholarships in National Contest

Judith Buckland, Bert Neville, David Withrow, and Michael Sneed are among 1,105 national finalists selected from a field of five thousand entries in Fruit of the Loom Socks scholarship program. The four Beckley youths, aged three to seven, join 23 West Virginia youngsters as finalists aiming for four-year college awards.

West Virginia Youngs Michael B. Sneed

Trail Clan to Reunion at Little Beaver Park

The Trail clan holds its third annual reunion at Little Beaver Park on Sunday at noon. Located about eight miles from Beckley along the road to Grandview State Park, the shelter will host the event with Sherman C. Trail as chairman and about 150 attendees expected.

Trail Littlely Beaver Park Beckley Grandview State Park Sherman C. Trail

Picnic Slated Aug. 9 By Mr. Tabor Group

A Mount Tabor community picnic is planned for August 9 at the new Mount Tabor park. The event arose from the Mount Tabor Country Life group meeting led by Mrs. Eugene Alderman. Residents and nearby communities are invited to bring a lunch and enjoy games and family recreation provided for all attendees.

Mount Tabor

Salaries Okayed By Raleigh County School Board

The Raleigh County Board of Education approved the annual salaries for numerous district staff. Names and amounts include Vivian Bartlett 245, Carolyn Davis 190, Julia Goit 245, A R Gwinn 330, Pauline Lewis 225, Seanetté Lilly 175, Arnold D Massie 175, Frances Smith 210, D R Meadows 565, Jack K Covey 175, H J Shumaker 405, R L Allen 20, Arnald B Meadows 275, Jeff Spangler 425, William M Lilly 370, Naomi Cole and Viola St Clair 230, Clarence Woolen 5300, W B Hume 59, Lois Wardensky 150, Carol Fleming 133, Mary M Scott 240, E R Hartson 315, Abram G Hill 263, W P Riffe 263, Basil H Workman 265.

Raleigh County Board of Education Board of Education Ofice Vivian Bartlett Carolyn Davis Julia Goit A. R. Gwinn Pauline Lewis Seanetté Lilly Arnold D. Massie Frances Smith D. R. Meadows Jack K. Covey H. J. Shumaker R. L Allen Arnald B. Meadows Jeff Spangler William M. Lilly Naomi Basil H. Workman

Funeral Arrangements Pending for William Grant

Funeral plans for William Grant remain incomplete. Grant died at Wyoming General Hospital at 4 20 p m Tuesday. The body lies at Wright's Funeral Home in town.

Wi Figam Grant Grant West Wickham Wyoming General Hospital Wright

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