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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1957
Page
11
The article notes Mickey Mantle's life and records, reporting his batting average at .308 after a notable season. It lists various stock tickers and company names in the column, linking financial data with sports abbreviations. Mantle’s achievement is highlighted alongside miscellaneous market notes.
Colcord notices list Abe Harris and son Daniel visiting Tom Harris in Arnett who has been ill. Mrs. Mac Kincaid and George Ratliffe stayed with Mr. and Mrs. William Ratliffe. Bobby Gene Thompson vacationing with his parents Virgil Thompson. Eugene Dillon left Colcord for Dayton Ohio for an extended visit. Several relatives and friends from Whitesville and Bremen Indiana gathered in Colcord for holidays and graduation at Clear Fork High School.
Mrs Mary Smith announces winners of the annual poppy poster contest sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Class I first prize Pam Nutter with second P K Loretto and honorable Shirley Hill. Class II first prize Stanley Preast, second Kim Ladewig Falls View, honorable mentions Joe Ballard and Randy Chambers. Prizes delivered to school principals by Mrs Lucille Norford Kanawha Falls.
Local residents share visits and travels as Glen Rogers society page lists returns from Bluefield visits by Mrs. Frank Wilson and Ada Bishop. Rev J E Durham and family visit David Kentucky, Gary McClung and sons visit their parents, and several others report weekend jaunts and hospital recoveries.
Mrs. Eugene Holt was feted at a stork shower hosted by her sister in Mount Hope. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Pred Russell and Mrs. Cleveland from Ohio, with prizes won by several attendees in games at the party.
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