Three Raleigh County towns elect new mayors in Tuesday vote
Lester re elected Mayor Daniel as James Sparacino Mabscott and James Salyers Sophia win mayor seats. Leon Sanders Rhodell unopposed. voters rejected a $3000 road bond and levy in Lester. Mabscott party sweep and council results described amid rain and strong turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Lester
James A. Sparacino
Mabscott
James Salyers
Sophia
Glen P. Daniel
Leon Sanders
Rhodell
Daniel
Sanders
Sparacino
Citizens Party
A. K. Chadwell
Chadwell
Consolidation Approved For GOC and CAP Cadet Units
GOC and CAP cadet units approved a consolidation at a Beckley meeting held at Beckley Mount Hope Airport. Harold A. Sopher outlined the GOC role in air license safety while Don Moyer explained CAP goals to new cadets. Cadets who guarded eight F-51 planes at Raleigh County Memorial Airport were praised. Plans for Aviation Day and Flight Breakfast on June 19 were advanced and Morse Code classes continued. Paul Pauley attended as a guest. Brief notices for Young Democrats of West Virginia introduce upcoming conventions in Beckley August 26 27 with a reminder bulletin series starting Friday. The bulletin promotes convention attendance and lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold A. Sopher
GOC
Beckley
Mount Hope
CAP
Raleigh County Memorial
Duncan- Catron Motor Co
Moyer
Paul Pauley
Young Democrats of
West Virginia
Roy A. Cunningham
Young Demos
Informa
Beckleyan loses bid for office at Boys State
Philip Payne of Beckley on the Federalist ticket was defeated for superintendent of schools by Nationalist Joe Johnston of Parkersburg at Mountaineer Boys State. Burt Dudding, another Parkersburg Nationalist, elected governor, succeeds Charles Lucas Beckley. Raleigh County Animal Shelter handled 508 animals in May, including 403 dogs and 105 cats. 496 animals were destroyed, with 3 dogs returned to owners and 6 dogs remaining in shelter as of June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Payne
Beckley
Mountaineer Boys State
Joe Johnston
Parkersburg
Burt Dudding
Charles Lucas Beckley
Raleigh County Animal Shelter
Raleigh County Court
A. C. Allen
Beckley Audit Begins Under James M Hatch
City of Beckley entailed audit by James M Hatch state auditor West Virginia started Monday. Hatch will review city finances and compliance as part of standard fiscal oversight.
Notary Applicants Approved by Raleigh County Court
Three notary public applications were approved Tuesday at the Raleigh County Court regular meeting. The new notaries listed are A. M. Tieche of Beckley, L. B. Carper of Lego, and A. J. Wallen of East Gulf.
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Notary Public
Raleigh County Court
A. M. Tieche
Beckley
L. B. Carper
Lego
A. J. Wallen
East Gulf
Morgan Retained For Fifth Term As Whitesville Mayor
H. S. Morgan was re-elected to his fifth mayoral term heading the Whitesville Labor Party. He won 203 votes, defeating Harry Cooke of the Citizens Party who had 132. Incumbent Recorder Dallis Andrews also secured office with 132 votes, over H. P. Lantz with 121. Council winners: Robert Dew 182, L. E. Salemy 178, W. K. Fulton 172, Bill Cook 192, Ted Bsharah 192.
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H. S. Morgan
Whitesville
Labor Party
Harry Cooke
Citizens Party
Cooke
Dallis Andrews
H. P. Lantz
Robert Dew
L. E. Salemy
W. K. Fulton
Bill Cook
Ted Bsharah
Council
Wilson Hall
Homer West
Fred Joseph
Nick Haskins
James Hendricks
Worthington Reveals Printer Fraud Tale in Saturday Post
The Saturday Evening Post published on June 4 features a true story by Monroe Worthington, Glen Morgan’s editor from The Raleigh Register, detailing how Worthington and an unnamed associate gather convincing evidence against "The Prosperous Printer" who diverted employer resources to profit. The piece invites readers to consider how they would have solved the case before the methods are disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Evening Post
Glen Morgan
Monroe Worthington
Raleigh Register
Worthington
Four Raleigh County youths attend Camp Caesar statewide camp
Four Raleigh County youths participate in the Conservation camp at Camp Caesar this week under sponsorship by three county groups. Eloise Lilly, David Lee Patton, Jerry Morgan, and James Lee Parker attend as representatives of the Raleigh County Agricultural Council Rod and Gun Club and 4-H Club.
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Raleigh County
Eloise Lilly
David Lee Patton
Raleigh County Agricultural Council
Jerry Morgan
Rod and Gun Club
James Lee Parker
Names Law to New School Post Board Delays Placing 2 Men
The Raleigh County Board of Education delayed finalizing two veteran principals, Fred Roberts and Brooks Adair, and paused reappointment for another year. Clyde Law named as principal of a new six room Crescent Road school. Dorsey reappointed despite opposition. no replacement named for Clear Fork High. Turner resigns to take a Virginia job.
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Raleigh
Cittsville
Institute
Crescent Road
A. P. Leeber
E. van Dorsey
Beckley Junior High School
Dorsey
Leeber
Clear Fork High School
G. Curtis Turner
Virginia
Holland is New Sylvester Mayor
Joe Holland won 56 votes on Tuesday to become mayor of Sylvester in Boone County. He ran unopposed for the Progressive Party as the party swept all offices in a light turnout. Dewey Harless was elected recorder with 37 votes, defeating Andy Epoch of the Citizens Party. Town Council members were Sherman Browne 35 Leonard Noel 30 James Keeney 39 and Joe Lengyl 28, defeating Citizens Party candidates Charles Richardson Arley Dillard Roy S. Flint Charles Workman and Tilden Hendricks. The new officials will serve two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacy Meadows
Clifton Lilly
D. W. Lilly
Victor Augustine
Hayes Maynard
Joe D’antonio
Charles Farruggio
Citizens Party
Sanders
Joe Holland
Sylvester
Boone County
Progressive Party
Dewey Harless
Andy Epoch
Sherman Browne
Leonard Noel
James Keeney
Joe Lengyl
Charles Richardson
Arley Dillard
Roy S. Flint
Charles Workman
Tilden Hendricks
Red Cross official to speak at Raleigh County dinner
National Red Cross official J. B. Berthold of Huntington will address the Raleigh County Chapter at a Dutch treat dinner kicking off the annual meeting at Beckley Hotel at 6 p.m. Donors of a dollar or more are invited. reservations via call 7391. The program includes reports, a memoriam for W. A. James, and elections for 1955-56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Berthold
Huntington
American Red Cross
Raleigh County
Beckley Hotel
Red Cross
O. Worth May
C. C. Lewis
County Board of Directors
Elbert Perkins
Sophia
W. A. James
Berthold
Huntington Chamber of Commerce
West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Women's Improvement League Meets Thursday
The Women s Improvement League will meet at 2 30 p m Thursday in the home of Mrs. Margaret Brice S Fayette St. Mrs Brice and Mrs Eliza Powell will be co hosts. Last Practice every member of the Winding Gulf District chorus has been asked to attend the practice at the New Salem Baptist Church of Tams Thursday at 7 p m since this will be the last practice before the meeting of the association. Mrs Virginia Johnson of East Park will speak today at 7 30 p m at the Church of the Living God in East Park. Mrs E K Lester of Beckley is conducting a series of services at the Glorious Church of God in Christ of Deepwater. Isaiah Harris remains a patient in the hospital. Mrs Annie Royal is recovering from an illness in her home. Mrs Mary Lee Dews is vacationing in New York City. Mrs Rosa Jones has returned to her home here from New York.
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Women's’ Improvement League
Margaret Brice
S. Fayette St
Brice
Eliza Powel
Winding Gulf District
New Salem Baptist Church of
Tams
Virginia Johnson
East Park
Wll
Church of the Living God
E. K. Lester
Beckley
Church of God In Christ
Deepwater
Isaiah Harris
Annie Royal
Mary Lee Dews
New York City
Rosa Jones
New York
Stotesbury
Alvin Poindexter
Patterson
N. J
Willie Mae Poindexter
Richardson
Ruth Mack
Julia Poindexter
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church of
Carlisle
W. M. Freeman
Canaday Substitutes For County Head Jailer
Canaday Raleigh County deputy for the Trap Hill District is placed in charge of the county jail during the absence of H H Hutchison head jailer. Hutchison begins a two week vacation and a leave of absence on Monday. The leave begins after his vacation and he is expected to return August 1. Sheriff John C Ward said Hutchison is taking the time off because of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flynn Canaday
Raleigh
Trap Hill
H. H. Hutchison
Hutchison
John C. Ward
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H. V. Waybright
Paige Cook
Cook
Citizens Party Council
Buford C. Sisk
Ellet Wiseman
Frank Marcinko
Fred Davis
T. S. Shafer
Independent Council
R. L. “Red” Shannon
Arnold Fleming
Willard Brown
O. C. Ferguson
L. P. Hodge
Slayers
Elgie Ballard
Salyers
Ballard
Violet Daniels
Daniel Higgins
Henry Bailey
E. G. Miller
W. A. Christian
Carl Williams
Lester School
Lucas Street
Second Avenue
County Street
Surveyor Road
Leo Brrch
Levy
James A. Sparadino
Beckley Squadron
Civil Air Patrol Cadets
Ground Observer Corps
CAPC
Don Moyer
Youngs
Beckleyan
Boys State
Morgan
Aah
Saturday Post
Camp Caesar
Law
New School Post
Holland
Women’s Improvement League
Sarah Washington
Alice Hyman
Home Makers Club
Leon Henry
James Smith
Joseph Redd
Cliff Top
Lois Jean Burger
Hill Top
Pearl Trice
Laura Hicklin
Alberta Johnson
Oak Hill Hospital
Pickshin News
Evelyn Goodard
Cincinnati
Jesse Wilson
Gynith Moore
Brooklyn
N. Y
Florence Wilson
Rose of Sharon Missionary Society
Glen Thomas
Narrows
Kings of Harmony
Alabama
Mount Vernon Baptist Church
Stanford City
San Fashions
Dan River
Boys’ Plisse
Aate
Neville ST
Bond
OLD Crow Distillery Company
Frankfort, Kentucky
Canaday
Aaner Dodson Bros
Kanawha St
Sprague
Alkyd
House of Color
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