Byrd Prillerman Addition Plans Set
Plans for the Byrd Prillerman Negro High School addition by architect T S Rice are ready. Raleigh County Schools Superintendent D W Bryson says building advisory committee approval is needed before work starts. The addition attaches to the rear and will include laboratories and a shower connected to the gym. A Cranberry school project aims for completion late this month. The 10 room structure will serve Cranberry and Skelton students and the Skelton six room and Cranberry four room buildings will be abandoned. The new principal’s name is not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd-Prillerman Negro High School
T. S. Rice
D. W. Bryson
Raleigh County
Cranberry
Bryson
Skelton
Community Chest Future in Balance
The Beckley Mabscott Community Chest plans to decide its future at a 7 p.m. meeting Monday in the Memorial Building after a quorum lapse stalled officer elections. Directors funded the Appalachian Boy Scout Council with 1000 to sustain its program and discuss member drives beyond the Chest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Chest
Beckley-Mabscott Community Chest
Memorial Building
Chest
Appalachian Boy Scout Council
W. R. Fugitt
Beckley
W. M. Duncan
C. Marshall Johnston
Whch
Joe L. Smith, Jr
Bernice Bloch
Mail Deliveries Curtailment in Beckley Post Office
Beekley Post Office imposes nationwide code curtailments with only one daily delivery to residences and professionals, while business districts retain two. Routes cut from eight to five, overtime minimized, rural route 1 untouched. carriers start at 6:30 am to ensure afternoon mail for tail-end neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
J. T. Hollandsworth
Earl Rice
South Kanawha
Howe Street
N. Kanawha
Prince Street
Oakwood
Main Street
McCreery Street
Heber Street
Earwood
S. Fayette Street
Prince
Neville Street
Heber
S. Oakwood Avenue
S. Oakwood
Ellison Avenue
Third Avenue
Second Street
Earwood Street
Woodlawn
Bayliss Campbell
Woodlawn Avenue
Gus Lilly
Campbell
Rice
Deeds on File Detail Beckley Property Purchases
Mt Hope residents Mose Lilly McSpadden and wife bought Lots 1 and 2, Section 8, Lilly Land Company Addition to Beckley, with a five room frame house for about $6,000 from Gladys L. and C. L. Alford. Deeds show multiple transfers across Beckley and surrounding districts with prices ranging from $500 to $7,500, including plots at Greenwood Memorial Park and various Lilly properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose Lilly McSpadden
Mt. Hope
Lilly Land Company
Beckley
Gladys L
C. L. Alford
Seventh Street
Raleigh County Clerk's Office
H. J. Oram
Iowa
Lester
Trap Hill
Mary Jane Rees
William F. Patton
Harper Road
Agnes Wells
Wiley W. Belcher
Prosperity
Greenwood Memorial Park
Luther Irvin
Ruth Irvin
Greenno
Wood Memorial Park
Sophia Heights
New River Grocery Company
J. M. Long
O. E. Long
Roy C. Hill
J. O. Mitchell
Wickham
J. H. Lilly Land Company
Basil G. Cuckler
Lilly-Midway
C. A. Culliss
Basil G. Duckler
Lilly
Sophia
Vinson C. Phillips
Gloria
Everett Waddell
G. A. Lilly
Mabscott Heights
Mabscott
George A. Watkins
Ned H. Ragland
J. W. Givens
Alton Martin
Dandy C. Fara
Breezemont Heights
John Street
Emma Clark
Central Addition
Disability Money Available to Vets in West Virginia
West Virginia veterans may qualify for a non service connected pension of 60 dollars per month if total income stays under 1000 dollars for single and 2500 dollars for married or with dependents. Age affects required disability percent. 65 or 10 years of pension raises to 72 dollars. Contact the Veterans Affairs office in the Memorial Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy I. Smith
West Virginia Department of Veteran Affairs
Smith
Veterans Affairs Office
Memorial Building
Five Enlist Locally For Army Service
Capt James C Mathis of Beckley U S Army and Air Force Recruiting Main Station announced Raleigh area enlistments. Alfred L Chappell 18 Sophia Claude J White 18 Giotto Frankie H Shroyer 18 Glen Del Aleck Liss 24 Kilsyth James Craig 29 Leslie enlisted four years in the Army. Leslie W Stonestreet 19 Kincaid and Nelson R Dew 19 Beckley signed for four years in the Air Force. Oceana Ties For Top Spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Mathis
Beckley
U S. Army and Air Force
Raleigh
Alfred L. Chappell
Sophia
Claude J. White
Giotto
Frankie H. Shroyer
Glen del
Aleck Liss
Kilsyth
James Craig
Leslie
U. S. Army
Leslie W. Stonestreet
Kincaid
White Oak Mine Safeguards Suggested After Inspection
A Burea of Mines report on White Oak Mountain Coal Company No 1 mine in Richmond District notes 23 workers and 150 tons daily when inspected in April. It commends timbering and rock dusting, safe surface explosives storage, and adds recommendations to improve gas checks, ventilation, fire protection, lock air doors, line bracing, and pre shift inspections while praising recent safety upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Oak Mountain Coal Company
Richmond
Burea of Mines
W. F. Eligenbrod
Social Security Survivors Benefits Explained
S Roger Brown of the Beckley Social Security office outlined Federal Old Age and Survivors Insurance. Benefits cover widows and dependent children, with payments ending at 18 for children and 65 for widows with dependents, plus possible payments to dependent parents or lump sums. Claims must be filed to trigger checks. Relatives should notify the office promptly after a worker's death to avoid losing benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Roger Brown
Beckley
Social Security Aministration
Brown
Social Security Office
Tams Jrs Cop Loop Games in Junior League Action
The Tams Black Sox beat Crab Orchard 10-5 for a fourth straight win while Helen defeated Winding Gulf 3-2 in County Junior League play. Other line scores recap fielding, pitching, and RBIs from the two games and list upcoming schedule and umpires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen, Tams Jrs
Tams Black Sox
Crab Orchard
Helen
Gulf
R. Robinson
Powell
Walker
Rudisill
Porter
F. Ray
Wyce
Jake
B. Adams
D. Adams
Rudigill
Chambers
Kelly
Ray
Thompson
Lester
Grimm
Rushdill
Waselchalk
Bowers
Tams
Radio Station Time Conventions Vary By Local Airing
Broadcast note explains time zone handling for Eastern Local Time with subtract one hour for Central and two hours for Mountain. It warns stations may adjust relay times to fit schedules and that last minute changes cannot be included.
Evening radio schedule with varied programs and films
A June evening lineup lists CBS ABC and mbs stations airing news, dramas, music, quizzes, and variety shows from 6:00 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. Includes Beulah’s Skit Lone Ranger Drama News Broadcast I Love a Mystery and The Great Gildersleeve among others with dance bands and film serials as placeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Cbs Network
Abc-East
Abe-West
Mbs-East
Mbs- West
Cbs
Abe Beulah
Cbs News
Mbe
Abe Jack Smith
Cba
Abe Mr. Chameleon
Cba Doe
Mbs
Gildersleeve
Abe International Airport
Abe Groucho Marx
Sherlock Holmes
Hannibal Cobb
Abe Robt
Q. Lewis
Buzz Adlam
Abe Harry James
Lawrence Welk
Newsree
Dick Powell
News
News & Variety
L—Abe
Capable women and help wanted at Kary Korner and Daggett
Advertisements seek two capable women up to age 50 to join Daggett and Es Dell Cosmetic Sales force and place for experienced waitress and fountain help at Kary Korner on Main Street. Beckley 21253 listed for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daggett & Es Dell
Beckley
Kary Korner
Main St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Byrd-Prillerman
Jean Johnson
Orna
Burlington Johnson
O. A. Mills
Robert Lee French
George H. Cline
Fannie Cline
Raleigh County Bank
Jack M. Hendricks
George L. Ballard
Gilmer P Lewis
Leo Birch
West Virginia
Post-Herald & Register
Post-Herald
Sunday Register
Jay Cash
Beckley Newspapers
Oceana
Toney's Fork
Toney
Abhoa Beery
Cook
Rinehart
Brooks
Arbogast
Armehin
Caterbry
Evans
Davis
Lusk
Abhoa
Kamott
Jackson
Poland
Weir
Qooane
Tony Fork
R. Sowards
D. Cook
Aliff
R. Cook
R. Lusk
E. Brooks
D. Cook Brooks
Armchain
Jemny
Canterbury
White Oak Mine
Provider
Scott
Geologica
Yei
R. J. Scott
Angola
Africa
Hans Ward Ger Soummned
Cook Book
Post-Herald Cook Books
Kroger
Piggly. Wiggly
Michael's
Mack Market
Clover Blossom
Davis Food Market
Willard’s
Maxwell Hill
Shady Spring
Wood's
Prince St
W. Va
Mali
Neek
Winding Gulf
Abhoa Ray
Sambil
Adams
Kelly P
lGrimm Ib
Wyco
Ams
Robusn Cf
Milam
Withrow
Orgas Juniors
Register
Whitesville
Orgas
Mitchell
Eunice
Wondon Desceness
Cantley
D. Adkins
Asbury
D. Matheny
Michael
Tate
T. Cook
Michaels
Collins
Kuhn
E. Schofield
J. D. Kidd
Peters
Snyder
Lockett
Branch
Stollen
Dodson
Gwynn
Stover
Cooney
Ackers
Anderson
Ross
jCrab
Orchard
Abrhe
Runyon
E Schfid
Kidd
Daniels
Farley Ib
P Schild
G Medws
Andersnp
Meadows
Scott Rf
Eamey
MK Kiddet
Willie Ne
Gill
Mullens
Tom Black Sox
Housing Authority
City of
Stadium Terrace - DuBois
Housing Authority of
Dennis M. Leary, Jr
4Th Street
Mount Hope
P M. Snyder, Jr
Eunice Abrhe
OB Harvey
Graves
Mathn
Coley
Hawkins
Hndeck
Asbury Cf
Scarbro
Michael Farley
P Graves
Stanley
Nova Kane
Jos
Reeve US Foren Ore
SEARS
Monument CO
Charleston, W. Va
Harper RD. Beckley
Fred Davis
Jemad H. Ballenger
Piney View
Florisis
H. B. Snead
Limit Street
Dial
Snow Thornton Florists
Raleigh County Humane Society
Tollier Hotel
Call Mullens
Calloway Heights
Tom Webb
Cail
J. W. Richardson
Ward Lander
Montgomery Ward
M. Kidd
Carl Clark
Foster Hardware
M Wemp
A. J. Justice
Warvey E
Marguerite
Helene Curtis
Professional Directory
Public Accountant
Howard L. Miller
Heber St
H C. Kinzer
Main
C. Huffman
Kodar Cinne
Virgil’s
Erskine
South Kanawha St
Resoco
Wright
Hall & Mantle
Neville
3Rd Ave
Venetian Blind Co
John W. Eye
Neville ST
Beckley A Ave
the Jewel Box
Edward J. Fultz
Oceana Pure Oilvice
James Baxter
Oceana Pure Oil
Beaver
Eleo Lumber
Marurps Junk CO
Davy
Oii
Bluefield
Beckley Avenue
Mullens Cab Company
Mullens 183
Fuller Brush
Fayette
Tipple
Grandview Sand Co
Dial Beckley
Merideth
Barre
Robert C. Egnor Monument CO
the Universal Corporation
Singer
Singer Sewing Machine CO
S. Kanawhs Si
Hamilton
Houchins Mfg. Co. Inc
Quality Lumber & Supply Co
City Ave
Maxwell & Keyser
Plumbing
Houchins Mfg. Co., Inc
Locksmith Service
Foley Brothers
Raleigh Glass
Mirror
City Avenue
Becking Tee Cream
G. L. Fette
Mar Yeere
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