Poolroom operator fined for letting juvenile play pool
Beckley Police Court fined pool hall worker Earl W. Walker 25 dollars and costs for permitting a juvenile to shoot pool despite his claim of strict age checks. Judge C. Berkley Lilly heard Walker defend that teens try to bluff their age with false draft cards and warned youths to avoid pool rooms. A juvenile arrested with Walker will stand trial after Juvenile Court certification. Other defendants included two Beckley men cited for motorcycle speeding and several for intoxication or drunken driving, with fines totaling 238 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Pool Room
C. Berkley Lilly
Walker
Prince Street
Beckley
Harry L. McCreery
Lilly
Howard W. Brown
Ernest Cozart
Fairdale
Roy C. Parsons
Folfax
N. C
Roy Lilly
It Happened In Raleigh Bastardy Plea Admitted in Court
Harrison Scott pleaded guilty in Raleigh County Criminal Court to a charge of bastardy and was ordered to pay 20 dollars a month for the child’s support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Scott
Unty
Raleigh County Criminal Court
Shady Spring Man Arrested for Driving While Drunk
Emory Cole of Shady Spring was jailed in Raleigh County Jail at 11 p.m. Thursday on a driving while drunk charge after a State Police arrest. Cooney of Beckley pleaded guilty in Raleigh County Criminal Court to non support and was ordered to pay $55 monthly for his wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Cole
Shady Spring
Raleigh
Cooney
Beckley
Raleigh County Criminal Court
Carolinian Wins Suit Over Truck Collision
A Raleigh County Circuit Court jury ruled for L. C. Harrison of Myrtle Beach South Carolina in a cross action suit against Beutell Driveway Inc of Flint Michigan. Damages were set at 1500 dollars for a collision between trucks at Naoma on May 6 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
L. C. Harrison
Myrtle Beach
S. C
Beutell Driveway Inc
Flint
Mich
Naoma
One Enlistment Reported by Beckley Sub-station
The Beckley Marine Recruiting Sub-station reported one enlistment on Wednesday. The inductee is 19 year old C. F. Tomlin, son of Arnold Tomlin of Fayetteville. He is assigned to Parris Island in South Carolina for basic training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Marine Recruiting Sub-station
C. F. Tomlin
Arnold Tomlin
Fayetteville
Parris Island
S. C
Three Rabies Cases Reported in Raleigh County
The Raleigh County Health Department confirms three positive rabies cases from the State Hygienic Laboratory. Two dogs from Eccles and one from Fireco tested positive. the Fireco dog and one Eccles dog reportedly bit several children before dying.
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Raleigh County Health Department
State Hygenic Laboratory
Eccles
Fireco
Will Build Home by Vanney Construction Company
The City Recorder’s office issued a building permit to Vanney Construction Company on Wednesday to construct a five room frame house on Gregory Street at an estimated cost of 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanney Construction Company
City Recorder's Office
Gregory St
Peace warrant arrest in Eccles at 4 30 p m
Nick Wuchivich was arrested on a peace warrant in Eccles Saturday at 4 30 p m by Constable H B McGhee. The incident details the lawful action taken under the warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Wuchivich
Eccles
Raleigh
H. B. McGhee
Daniels Man Is Acquitted In Reckless Driving Case
Benny Edward Lilly of Daniels was found not guilty of reckless driving Friday by Magistrate J. P. Meadows. The case alleged he forced Cline Shrewsbury Daniels and Lillys half sister off the road. Four witnesses testified none saw the couple walking along the single lane country road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Edward Lilly
Daniels
J. P. Meadows
Cline Shrewsbury
Lilly
Area Schools See State Aid Reductions Listed
Counties faced cuts totaling over 125000 in 1954 55 school aid. Raleigh Wyoming and Fayette show decreases with Raleigh at 2724349 down 34123 Wyoming 1007304 down 2162 and Fayette 2041815 down 85191.
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Raleigh
Wyoming
Fayette
Air Reserve to Meet at 8 P M Tonight in Beckley
The 9481st Air Reserve Training Squadron will meet at 8 p.m. today on the second floor of the Army Recruiting Center instead of 7:30 p.m. Lt. James P. Bland officials say the Tuesday session is a test. If the response is positive the time may become permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Travel package listings for regional tours and durations
A compact catalog item lists several tour options with destinations and lengths. New England for ten days, Northwest Washington for seven days, Canadian Rockies for nineteen days, Eastern Canada for fifteen days, and U S transportation. It also references phone contact numbers and an extra fee of 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Washington
Canadian Rockies
Eastern Canada
U. S
Fireless Month Since End of Fire Season Beckley WV
The Beckley office of the West Virginia Conservation Commission announced no fires in District 4 since May 31, marking the end of the statutory fire season. With no permit needed to burn trash except under control, recent heavy rains aided fire prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
West Virginia Conservation Commission
District 4
Blood Drive Falls Short at Shady Spring Stop
Fifty two pints of blood were collected during the Red Cross bloodmobile visit at Shady Spring Baptist Church. The Raleigh County Chapter withdrew from the region blood program due to funding shortages. Chairwoman Mrs Worthy Harris noted a 100 pint quota with 38 pledges, 28 present, 27 donating without appointments, 3 rejected, and 14 first time donors.
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Red Cross
Shady Spring
Raleigh County
American Red Cross
Worthy Harris
Shady Spring Baptist Church
Baptist Group Plans 37th Annual Session at Elizabeth Church
The Winding Gulf District Baptist Association schedules its 37th annual session for June 23 to 25 at Elizabeth Baptist Church in McAlpin. The Rev. W. M. Jones, pastor, says all area churches should send delegates and W. J. Carter will serve as moderator.
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Winding Gulf District Baptist Association
Elizabeth Baptist Church
McAlpin
W. M. Jones
W. J. Carter
Measles Cases Rise in Raleigh County Report
The Raleigh County Health Department weekly report for the week ending June 19 lists 20 measles cases and three confirmed rabies cases in dogs. The report is sent to the State Department of Health in Charleston for tabulation with other counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Health Department
State Department of Health
Charleston
Dubious Honor for Raleigh County Disease Report
Raleigh County led the state in general disease cases for the week ending June 12 per the Health Department. The county reported 18 syphilis cases, 13 gonorrhea cases, and additional counts including measles 16 in Fayette, rabies 1 in Greenbrier, typhoid 3 in Raleigh, and tuberculosis 1 in Raleigh with Fayette 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
State Department of Health Disease Control
Fayette
Greenbrier
Raleigh
Fence Breaks Lead to Fines in Beckley Court
James B. Mann of Beav er pleaded guilty to reckless driving and destruction of property, paying 160 in fines and costs after a 4 am Tuesday incident where his car tore down fences on Johnstown Road and injured a passenger. Forest Desmond forfeited 41 for being drunk and resisting arrest after arrest at Beckley Bus Terminal. A warrant was issued for James Jones for hauling passengers for money. Jones had recent arrests for driving without a license while hauling hog feed for a local attorney. Frank Wheley of Beckley received a continuance to June 21 to answer a speeding charge.
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James B. Mann
Beaver
Beckley
Mann
C. Berkley Lilly
Johnstown Road
Forest Desmond
Mabscott
Lilly
James Jones
South Fayette Street
Jones
Frank Wheley
Orchard Ave
VFW Auxiliary Meeting and Revival Services Scheduled
The VFW Auxiliary will meet at 8 p.m. today at the VFW Home on South Fayette Street. members are urged to attend, especially those planning to attend the Huntington convention. Revival services run Monday through Friday at various churches with listed pastors and choirs, including First Baptist Summerlee and Church of Christ on Maple Wood Lane.
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VFW
South Fayette Street
Huntington
First Baptist Church
Summerlee
H. Dubois
W. J. Berry
Logan
Church of Christ
Maplewood Lane
Norman Bridges
Baltimore
Morning Star Baptist Church of
Skelton
W. C. Darby
Price Hill
Hill Crest
Lochgelly
New Hope
Walter Harris
Harlem Heights
West Wickham
John Go
Lovella Beach
Indianapolis
Indiana
T. M. Spinner
Squire
L. Pannell
New Hall
Lottie Lenoir
Welcome Baptist Missionary Society
McAlpin
Lucy Winkfield
Broadway Street
William Cecil Wright
Mansfield
Ohio
Robert Moore
East Park
William Wright
Elmer Day
Shiloh Baptist Church
Princeton
J. R. Brown
Pate Martin
Mattie Redd
Taylor
Raleigh
Glen Jear
Royal Trumpets Quartet
Ever Ready Missionary Society
Pew Fund
Greentown
Fayetteville
Darry Hale
Glorious Church of God
Robert Stevens
Lonnie Gore
Oak Hill Hospital
Jackie Jones
Funeral cost in West Virginia keeps death pockets lighted or broken
Death and funeral planning bring sorrow and possible ruin as West Virginia restricts funeral advertising. The state board bans price disclosure, forcing survivors to rely on scarce, noncompetitive guidance and to accept set prices from a single chosen funeral home.
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West Virginia
Enlistments in Two Days at Beckley Recruit Center
The Beckley Recruiting Station reported 28 enlistments over two days, 9 Army and 19 Air Force. Army recruits assigned to Fort Knox included Charles E. Cole and Francis L. Thompson. Air Force entries assigned to Sampson and Langley bases covered multiple towns, with names such as John B. Davis, Amos Green, Billie Cox, Bobby Turner, and George Washington Jr. The list also names many more enlistees to various bases and assignments, reflecting a busy recruitment period.
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Beckley
Army
Air Force
Fort Knox
Charles E. Cole
Cole
Gray
Francis L. Thompson
A. Thompson
Carlisle
Curtis M. Persinger Jr
O. Persinger
Gordon
George R. Cox
V. M. Green
McGraws
Billie B. Cox
FE. R. Cox
Keystone
Bobby L. Turner
C. V. Turner
Falls Mills
Sampson Air Force Base
George Washington Jr
George Washington
Coalwood
Jack L. Long
R. Long
Charleston
John P. Bannister
D. M. Bannister
Hanover
Kenneth J. Jarrell
L. Jarrell
Brandytown
Donald G. Cline
L. R. Cline
Coal Mountain
Robert G. Grimes
E. S. Grimes
Huntersville
Joe F. Griffith
L. Griffith
John H. C. Harris
C. W. Harris
David Quesenberry
Mammoth
James H. Estep
Madison
Merle C. Lanthorne
B. W. Lanthorne
Logan
Estle T. Keith Jr
K. E. Thurman
Langley Air Force Base
Hampton
Joe C. Maynard
FP. Maynard
Omar
John T. Wright
S. D. Wright
Princeton
Wallace C. Anderson
B. C. Anderson
Don E. Maynard
J. Maynard
Chattaway
Charles F. Pruitt
C. W. Pruitt
Leckie
Arthur B. Asbury
A. B. Asbury
Bishop
Revival Services At New Salem Baptist Church
The New Salem Baptist Church at Abraham will hold revival services starting at 7 30 p m on Wednesday. Each evening the Rev Oliver Tedder and Evangelist Cyril Lilly will lead the services.
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New Salem Baptist Church At
Abraham
Oliver Tedder
Cyril Lilly
Ury Man Arrested on Suspended License Charge
Jack Dempsey Lester Ury was arrested for driving after his license was suspended and lodged in Raleigh County Jail at 2 a.m. Sunday by Rhodesl Police Chief Clifford W. Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ury
Jack Dempsey Lester
Raleigh
Rhodesl
Clifford W. Roberts
Painters hired to paint Piney sewerage disposal plant
Mayor Elmer Davis said Saturday that painters have been hired on an hourly rate to paint the city sewerage disposal plant at Piney.
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Piney
Elmer Davis
Three Beckley Civitans To Attend National Civitan Convention
Three Beckley Civitans will attend the International Convention of Civitan Clubs in St. Louis Missouri next week. N R Coleman will attend as governor of the West Virginia District while S Roger Brown and Isadore R Wein will serve as Beckley delegates. Brown is president elect of the Beckley Civitans. The trio will depart Monday and return Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckleyans
International Convention of Civitans Clubs
St. Louis
N. R. Coleman
West Virginia District of Civitan Clubs
S. Roger Brown
Isadore R. Wein
Beckley Organization
Brown
Beckley Civitans
Four Sentenced In Raleigh County Court Plea Deals
Four defendants appeared at the Raleigh County Criminal Court opening for the June term and pleaded guilty. Robert Lee Stanton of Mabscott, 20, received one to 10 years for breaking and entering the Wipperman Construction Co. at 209 South Fayette Street April 10, with a gun and duplicating machine stolen. credit for time served. Bobby Vance of Quinnimont, with a juvenile co-defendant, got one year in jail and probation after pleading guilty to attempting a felony tied to breaking into Table Rock Elementary School May 24 to take food. Mitchell Dibbs of 115 Church Street was fined $100 and costs for reckless driving. Earlier Milt Wilson was fined $200 and costs for manufacturing moonshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Criminal Court
Robert Lee Stanton
Mabscott
Wipperman Construction Co
Fayette St
Bobby Vance
Quinnimont
Table Rock
Mitchell Dibbs
Church St
Milt Wilson
Building Permit Granted for Six Room Frame House
Reginald Meyers of Beckley has received a building permit for a $10,000 six room frame house on Locust Drive. The permit was issued at the City Recorder's office on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Meyers
Beckley
Locust Drive
City Recorder's
Vacation Bible School Opens at Mabscott Church
Vacation Bible School opened Monday at 9 a.m. at Mabscott Methodist Church with Mrs. F M Rogers in charge of the two week session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Mabscott Methodist Church
F M. Rogers
Adcock Held After Failing to Post Bond on Non-Support
Hamberton B. Adcock of Pemberton was brought back to Raleigh County Jail Friday after he failed to post a $500 bond set by Magistrate J. P. Meadows. Meadows found Adcock guilty of a non support charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamberton B. Adcock
Pemberton
Raleigh
J. P. Meadows
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