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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1950
Page
7
A week long drive begins at 2 30 this afternoon to fund a proposed Bascom Methodist Church in Rupert. The new brick structure will add classrooms sanctuary and a balcony across two floors. Ground for church and parsonage was donated by the Rupert family and the 1849 origin linked to Bishop Bascom.
Informality drives cottage-curtain style while heat safety notes warn against overheated heating systems and defective houseware. The piece mentions using salt water solutions for wallpaper care, keeping water hot for cleaning, and a hint about repurposing surplus pontoons into window sash and other fittings.
A Madison church kicks off a seven day campaign to raise 30000 dollars for remodeling the Madison Baptist Church and adding a two story educational building. About 10000 will remodel the present structure and 20000 fund the new wing. Special service at 10:30 this morning by the former pastor T B Turley.
In painting walls start in an upper corner and work downward to ensure even coverage. Begin with ceilings first to avoid splatters on finished walls, and maintain steady strokes for a uniform coat.
In Raleigh County data show transaction activity with James Stout and wife as buyers on Lot 18 Section 1 and various transfers including Lilly Land Company parcels to multiple buyers in Lilly Highland, Mabscott and MacArthur areas. Reported costs range from about 500 to 11,500 dollars with several tracts described across Shady Spring, Clear Fork, Crab Orchard and Beckley districts.
Before making any alterations homeowners are advised by insurance companies to check policies and ensure changes are permitted. Alterations such as extra wiring, relocating a fuel oil tank, changing heating fuel type, or adding a porch could void a policy. Consult the insurer before starting work. if prohibited, a rider or new contract may be proposed with a small premium change.
Four building permits were issued this week by City Recorder William B. Lares. E. P. Ewart plans a five‑room frame house with block basement on Swart for about 1,100 dollars. C. Fleshman to remodel a garage at 327 Burgess Street into a two‑room apartment for about 1,100 dollars. Anderson proposes a 3,090 dollar project on Allrn Avenue adding two rooms and a bath. A four‑room brick veneer hall with attached garage and plastered will cost about 7,019 dollars on Mer‑Ti.
President Virgil H. Stewart says the native stone science building, costing 586000, will be ready by October 1 and house biology chemistry and general science. The project relocates the state route driveway around the southeast of the administration building at a cost of 23700 to keep student crossings safe between classes.
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