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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1946

Page

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Public hearing to decide Fayette County War Memorial location

The Payette county court supports a Soldiers and Sailors Memorial and will use public hearings to determine the memorial site. A special levy to fund about 74,090 is planned for August primary with federal and private aid expected.

Raleigh Register Ty Beckley Fayette County War Memorial Parteltenille C.F. Mahan Linloa County Court of Payette County Soldiers and Sailors

Four Fayette Greenbrier Roads To Get Improvements

Roads in Fayette and Greenbrier counties will receive upgrades including surface treatment on Secondary 61 through Armisitung Creek and Rhycald, with costs totaling around 20 686.10. Additional projects cover Secondary 20 29 29 and sec routes in Braxton and Putnam counties, plus U S 64 relocation in Putnam, all funded or approved by state and federal agencies.

Yepthville State Road Commission Ralhelle Craig Dawson We Payette Springdale Abbot Construction Company Federal Public Roads Administration Charleston Coramisshaa Oftay Bashan of Alderton Glbner Courtly Rother Kanawha County Smith-Upton Creek Magazine Road Oakwood Road Haynes Construction Company South Charleston

Griegg Funeral Rites Held for Charles Griegg 60

Funeral services for Charles Griegg age 60 were conducted at 290 today in the Thong Funeral home chapel. Duria was laid to rest in Highlawn Memorial Park. He is survived by daughters Mrs. Mary Husyus and Mrs. Margaret Baugho, son Charles Grieg, Johnny Griegg and several Kriegg relatives, with residents in Oak Hill Gak Mill Chicago.

Morgeni Released on Two Year Probation in Court

Edwin Morgeni, 22, of Allen dunetion, was placed on two years probation after a fine and tests for drunkenness and resisting arrest. He was cited and sentenced in Magistrate R. M. Stovall's court to 80 days and fined $29.

Neebterosast Weer Mullens Edwin Morgeni Allen Dunetion R. M. Stovall

Leader Furniture Co Incorporated Beckley firm records filed

A Beckley wholesale firm named Leader Furniture Co Incorporated is listed with Charles Stromberg Harry Stromberg and Jacob Binderman as incorporators. The Prince Street business was previously a partnership managed by Binderman and Charles Stromberg and plans to expand forthcoming new venture.

Beckley Prince Street Charles Stromberg Harry Stromberg Jacob Binderman Blndermay Stromberg Italelah Nesister

Bailey Installs New Lion Officers At Webster Stat

Mount Hope district governor elect R. W. Bailey presided Monday night at installation of officers for the Mardiet Toys club. Attending were Mrs. Bailey, Roland Hinkle of Beckley, and Lloyd G. Fitzgerald, along with other Lions in attendance at the Ladies night event.

Bailey Webster Stat Weller Mount Hope R. W. Bailey Lions Club Mardiet Toys Club Alending Jim Roland Hinkle Beckley Lloyd G. Fitzgerald Jones

Mary Lee Miller To Wed Ohio Man

Fayettaville residents Mr and Mrs C. M Nichell announce the forthcoming marriage of their foster daughter May Lee Dunn to Walter Bidweary of Carsondale Ohio. The wedding is planned for July. Oak Highl e. Commander James P Paluter announced a VFW meeting at 8 p m at city hall.

Mary Lee Miller Ohio Weller Payetteville Ai’ Ars C. M Nichell Fayettaville May Lee DuNnv Walter Bidweary Carsondale Register OAK Higle James P. Paluter Loilent

Raleigh retailer to refund overcharged electric irons

A Raleigh county retailer agreed to refund customers for overcharged electric irons following a conference with the Consumer Goods Panel of the Price Central Board. The retailer will pay refunds totaling 140 dollars and twenty five cents, plus 22.85 dollars to the United States Treasury.

Raleigh Price Central

Notice Cards Issued With Building Permits

City recorder reports 44 notice cards issued to building permit holders. Builders no longer need to show permits repeatedly. a large card stating permit status is placed on the construction site to reduce check burdens.

City Recorder's Office

Fayette Men Register With Board By Reister Stall Writer

Three Fayette men registered with the board as residents and visitors. Names listed include Clifford E. Finnich, Glen Jem, Richard Aven, McDaniel Fayetteville, JArtiur Beckwith, and others. Discharges named William Bailey Ermel J. Wilson Janine L. Smith Henry A. Bradhetts Frank V. Feaco.

Fayette Reister Fayet Ed Geen c Clifford E Texas Finnich Glen Jem Richard Aven McDaniel Fayetteville Jartiur Beckwith Wiians, Crawford James C Lesly Lewis Hitzhes Carl W William Bailey Ermel J. Wilson Janinee L. Smith Hany A. Bradhetts Frank V. Feaco

West Virginians To Elect Officers In Fayette County

West Virginians Inc. chapter No 15 will elect officers at a meeting tonight in the Materill at 8 o clock. Temporary chairman C E Walking says the meeting is open to all members and nonmembers. Board members recently appointed at a Fayeleylle meeting will seek approval. Officers to be elected include president vice president and secretary treasurer. Permanent publicity and memberships committees will be appointed.

Newister Stall Wester Oak Miegrs Fayvette County West Virginians, Inc de. C. E. Walking Emnporary Fayeleylle

400 Vets Join VEW Post At State Meeting

Parker sburg rendition of the West Virginia Veterans of Foreign Wars gathers about 400 overseas veterans into Helennerhassett Post 1212 to open the Victory Encampment. Registration started yesterday, described as heavy by Convention Chairman Enmimet C. dela Srey with 5,000 delegates anticipated. state and national officials plan reports, a parade and officer elections to close the convention Saturday.

Parkersburg Hlennerhassett Post No West Virginia

Return to Washington by Register Glall Weller

Kathryn Categoral and John Halloway with wife Anna Gra Holloway visit new parents Mr and Mrs Ollee Ransey before returning to Washington D C Cpl Halloway serves at the Navy Headquarters and Mrs Holloway works at the National Airport, indicating a military and civilian family tied to federal sites.

Washington Glall Weller Kathryn John Halloway Anna Gra Holloway Ollee Ransey Washington, D. C Cpl. Hallowway

Grandparents Visit Kopperston Daughters of WM Ward

Negister Stall reports Margaret and Brenda Ward visiting Kopperston as guests of their grandparents, Me and Mes Mylo Myall. Miss Betty Lea Byrd is a guest in Charleston, while Adkins family news notes birth of Karen Kay on Anna 22. Rupert Toombs of Harvey jailed for six years for care pistol, plus fines. Mount Hope club hosts Ladies Night and officer installation. Hatcher area obituary notes Brown dies. Marion Lively, 69, of Scarbra Route dies after six months illness.

Kopperston Little Margaret Brenda Ward Mantenlm Mes Lo Myall Mr. and Airs WM. Ward Koppers- Seu Byrd Nome Negster Stall Welter Fpineville Lon F. Byrd Buck Charleston Byrd Betty Lea The Adkins Stett Teville James Adkins Karen Kay Anna Virgistia Peazelle Lively Wellet Gak Hill Chass Marion Lively Scarbra Laird Memorial Hospital Montgomery

Mary Ball Sentenced to 30 Days in Pineville Jail

Mary Ball 22, wife of William Ball, was jailed for 30 days in Pineville after a quarrel with her husband near a Guyandotte beer hall.伴伴 The companion Mack Wolsey received 34 days, both fined $5 plus costs. Bragg and Neath were also fined and jailed for short terms.

Ay Reamnter Salt Weller Mullens Mary Haynes Ball William “Bil” Ball Bud Pineville Hall Garland Ellison Lin Bud Beer Hall Mary Wa Batt Jane Wolsey Hidridge Bragg Prince White Kitchen Bragg Kilison State Price Mary

Bernard Tabor Sues for 10000 Over Taxi Theft Claim

Bernard Tabor of Manen files a $10,000 damage suit against R.G. and Amanda Mankin, operators of Wyoming Taxi. He says he was arrested on a grand larceny charge last month and alleges malicious prosecution. Tabor, a former Wyoming Taxi driver, was arrested in Fayetteville county in May after taking a cab for four days and driving to Southern West Virginia towns before police and Mrs. Mankin found the car. He reportedly told the couple they were paying him during part of the trip and returned some fare on another occasion. Deputy Sheriffoss Cook collected $1.00 bond at a pretrial hearing following the grand larceny charge. The civil suit proceeds under applicable duty rules.

Register Pineville Bernard Tabor Manen R.G Amanda Mankin Wyoming Taxi Company Tabor Fayello County Siler Mullens West Virginia Oss Cook

Three Injured In Auto Crash In Pineville Area

Three persons were slightly injured in a head on collision on the Rock View road yesterday afternoon. Joe Lanker, manager of Pineville liquor store, collided with Worley Walker driving the other auto. Mrs Walker suffered cuts and was removed to Stevens Clinic Welch. Walker had neck pain but no treatment.

Register Statt Willer Pineville Rockview Joe Lanker Pineville Hquor Worley Walker Walker Conker Stevens Clinic Welch Lanker Jesse Pineville Troy Slone Canker Pratt Store Trackview

Mattie Hamby Dies in Beckley Hospital at 58

Pineville report says Mrs. Mattie Hamby, 58, died at Beckley Hospital at 8 a.m. Tuesday after transfer from Clear Fork district. Born Sept 25, 1887 in Ashe County North Carolina, she was survived by husband Toler Hamby and children Myrtle Byers, Edgar Byers, Elizabeth Mahoney, Blaine Byers, Charles Hamby, and others. Funeral services incomplete. Also noted: Frank Webb and wife purchased a home in Turkey Creek and plan to move in soon.

Wealster Stat Weiler Glen Rogers Matie Pineville Hamby Beckley c Toler Clear Fork Roscac Junna Jean Morgan Aid Tor Fite Wyoming Ashty County N.C Tolec Athar L. G. Hamby Azei Real Estate Ralph Tissue Phillips Ash County N. Ci. Brothers Muncy Michael Bill Michael Wilkes Bare, II Cyr Ray Michal Johnson City N.ci Myrtle Byers Oak Mudge Tenn Edgar Byers Dante Yay Mts Elizabeth Mahoney Chicago Blaine Byers Los Py Rezhier Jim Frank Webb Turkey Creek

Pineville Welch Road Project Won By Firm

Pineville Grogan of Welch awarded contract to drain grade and pave 10.5 miles of State Route 16 linking Pineville and Welch. The project, approved by federal officials, totals about $347,088.50 with anticipated start soon amid longtime local calls for improved land access.

Ay Regier Heat Werner Pineville Yvevel Koata Gragan Heveley Welch

Five Little Pigs Bottle Babies Adopted by Dog

Five one day old piglets adopted by six month old pit bull Poochie at Mullens Hill, West Virginia. Mrs Pearsons aid feeds the newcomers from Dbahy bottles with nipple and creamy milk, while owner Mr J R Parsons and family care for the litter.

Mullens Lille Pearsons Aid Pars

Former Mullens Cafe Owner Dies Of Injury

Stan Welter reports the death of Morris Guthrie, 42, former Mullens cafe owner, from injuries after a midtown incident near the fire station. The April to November timeline is cited. authorities treat the death as accidental pending further examination. He was survived by a widow and two children, with services pending.

Stan Welter Mullims Gus Useris Forl Grounder Eatwell Aid Justopft Lire Tara Binefield Morris Garnet Boothe Thorn Merter County Mailers King Roseos Pendleton Blueheld Hospital Harris Whiefield Tir Princeton Nat Joel Thorn Gus Pachares Akronis Fine Scluters Snett Princeton Post

Shortages At Home Cause Wyoming Man To Reenlist

Raymond J. Cook cites home shortages as he reenlists for three years after service in Kinawa. He plans to leave Beckley for Columbus for induction physical, saying the home front’s strains make the military a better option. Cook is the son of Mr and Mrs Woot Cook of Pierpoint, with prior military service totaling about four and a half years.

Wyoming Y Tegister Saft Mijllens Raymond J. Cook Ceen Beckley Calumbus Iaj Cook Adaens

Few Register To Vote In Primary Effort

A Wyoming Hotel hosts voluntary voter registration for Mullens residents ahead of the August primary. Mrs Ce EB Steotts and Mrs Clair Cook operate the WyomIng Hotel desk with a schedule listing registration times Wednesday through Saturday. Separate team visits Marty Layfan’s store for on site registration, extending efforts between Itmann and South Mullens all week.

Weiler Muliens Wie Wynning Owe Regivirars Ce Eb, Steotts Moran Avenue Mullens Wnd Clair B. Cook Iftmann Wyambng Wyoming Wyoming Hotel Wyoming Hate Marty Layfan South Mullens Bam Itmann

Bud Man Goes To Jail In Swim Trunks

A man named Bud, Jonnie Shrewsbury, was lodged in the city jail on a charge of quickenness after being found lying along a highway near Itmann by two drivers. He was badly dewised and the weapon or vehicle causing injuries is unknown.

Bud Mullens Jonnie Shrewsbury Itmann

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