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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1955

Page

5

Additional Personnel Approved By Raleigh Board of Education

The Raleigh County School System reports ongoing vacancies in instructional and maintenance divisions. The board approved a third list of personnel changes including new elementary teacher appointments and multiple transfers.

Raleigh Board of Education Raleigh County Board of Education Pearl Burkett Stanaford M. E. English Morton-Reaves Katherine Louise Foli Acord Jewell Hartsog Slab Fork Mary Jennings Lincoln Sue Lenore McMillan Fairdale

Two New Members Join Mabscott Lions Meeting

At Mabscott Methodist Church, Elmer Hutchinson and Robert C. Bane attended their first Lions Club meeting. William Bowers urged committees to carry out duties as nine chairmen were absent for appointing 20 committees. Next meeting set for August 8 at Calvary Baptist Church Mabscott.

Mabscott Lions Club Methodist Church Mabscott Elmer Hutchinson Robert C. Bane James Sparacino Fred Davis Benford Sisk Frank Marcinki H. V. Waybright Clyde Winston Henry E. Melton Jr Bob Cook Paul Gunter Luther Lane Bill Hurt Jimmy Windle Jr United Nations Committee Boyd Humphrey E. C. Fleshman H. E. Melton Herbert L. Kiser Bill Ford Paris L. Richards H. N. Riley B. C. Sisk Herbert, McKenzie Claude E. McCormick Clyde Wriston Lloyd Humphrey Frank Marcinko Bill Underwood B. C William Bowers Calvary Baptist Church

Beckley man scheduled to appear in court on reckless driving charge

Hubert DeWayne Cameron, a mar met, is set for tonight’s Beckley Police Court session to answer reckless driving. He posted a $35 bond after release from Raleigh County Jail Tuesday afternoon and was lodged on the charge at 1 a.m.

Hubert DeWayne Cameron Marmet Beckley Raleigh

West Virginia Young Democrats Eye Be kley Conclave Delegates

A DC affiliate of the West Virginia Young Democratic Club will send delegates to the Beckley state convention August 26 and 27. Raleigh County Young Democrats expect about 63 delegates from the county group, with 600 in attendance and 1,500 memberships sold. Notables invited include governors Clement Williams and Marland and two WV senators. The Raleigh delegation will vote as a unit under a chosen chairman, with programs and tours planned for the two day event. National Young Democrats President Neil Smith may attend.

Novelette Club Blue Notes Kathleen Dobson South Fayette St Central Street W. L. Smith Homemakers Club East Beckley Margaret Hill Mulberry St Women's Improvement League Cora Harris Usher Board Raleigh-Fayette Usher Board Federation First Baptist Church Summerlee West Virginia Young Democratic Club Beckley West Virginia Democratic Club District of Columbia Washington, D. C West Virginia West Boley Frank Clement Tennessee G. M. Williams Michigan William C. Marland House of Representatives Little Beaver Park Grandview State Park Flat Top Lake Virginia Indiana Ohio National Young Democrats Neil Smith Raleigh County Constitution Revision Committee

Mine Chief's Condition Listed 'Fairly Good'

Julius Olzer, Belle, chief of the State Department of Mines, is listed in fairly good condition today at Beckley Hospital where he has been a patient since Sunday. Olzer, 44, was admitted at 8:20 p.m. Sunday after an attack while visiting relatives at Glen Rogers, Wyoming County. His ailment is described as a stomach condition.

Julius Olzer Belle State Department of Mines Beckley Hospital Olzer Glen Rogers Wyoming County

Shady Spring Man Bonded After DUI and License Charge

James Radford 35 of Shady Spring was released from Raleigh County Jail on two $500 bonds. One bond followed a waiver to the Raleigh County Grand Jury on a driving while drunk charge, the other secures his appearance next week in Magistrate Ted Kessinger’s court on driving without a license.

Shady Spring James Radford Raleigh County Ted Kessinger Raleigh County Grand Jury Kessinger

August Swim Classes Slated

Raleigh County Chapter of the American Red Cross sponsors August swimming classes for beginners and an intermediate group at Waterdale Swimming Pool on Valley Drive. The beginners, taught by Mrs H H Harvey and Miss Catherine Huddleston, started with 200 students at 9 am Monday. The intermediate class begins August 1, runs one week, and registration starts at 9 am with students ready to start immediately.

Raleigh County American Red Cross Waterdale Valley Drive H. H. Harvey Catherine Huddleston Miss Huddleston Huddleston Crab Orchard Horseshoe Parsons Jackson's Mill

Skelton Man Hospitalized After Workplace Accident

F E Lyons, 52, of Skelton, an employe at Houchins Manufacturing Co, was reported in good condition at Raleigh General Hospital this morning after an air hose broke and struck him on the head at 3 45 p m Monday. He faces X rays to check for bone damage as attendants described a cut over the left eye. The plant spokesman noted the incident occurred at work. Kentucky places listed include Hardshell Baptist Pumpkin Chapel Hi Hat Brightshade Stopover Julip Mud Lick Mud Camp Fishtrap and Pippapass.

Houchins Manufacturing Co Skelton F. E. Lyons Raleigh General Hospital Lyons Baptist Kentucky

CAP Plans Tag Day To Raise 650 For Plane

Beckley Civil Air Patrol Cadets plan a final tag day to raise 650 dollars for an airplane purchase. Commander Don Moyer says the plane is chosen and held 15 days more. 110 dollars already raised. The effort benefits Raleigh County residents and cadet training. Tag day starts at 9 a.m. and runs until stores close.

CAP Beckley Civil Air Patrol Cadets Don Moyer Moyer Raleigh

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