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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1955
Page
8
Beckley and other West Virginia municipalities face budget strains as operating funds shrink. A legislature study aims to provide guidance and financial relief to towns navigating reduced budgets and strained services.
A West Virginia survey analyzes municipal finances by class, compares revenues and expenditures, and reviews revenue sources, powers, and governance structures. It highlights Beckley and other cities, notes partial tax utilization, and outlines a plan to assess budgets and bonding practices amidst charter variations.
The Modern Furniture Company of 411 Neville St plans to occupy an adjoining building, leasing the former Kay's Drug Store space from Marcus Berman of Charleston. Renovation starts next week with completion by August 1, adding a furniture department and a connecting archway between the two stores. The Beckley chain also operates in Mount Hope Oak Hill and Sophia.
The Beckley Army Air Force Recruiting Stations enlisted 11 men on Friday. Enlistees assigned to Sampson AFB New York include Donald R. Rhodes and George H. Allen among Charleston and Dunbar natives. Other recruits sent to Fort Jackson for Army basic training are Lee Roy Drake Noye E. Silas Kenneth A. Moore Joe F. Mays and Jackie L D Franco from multiple West Virginia towns.
Funeral services for Darrell Wilbur Kirby 25 of Mount Hope will be held Wednesday at 2 p m at the Missionary Baptist Church North Sand Branch with Rev G E Pauley officiating Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Kirby drowned Sunday night in New River when a boat overturned His companion Ernest Gray was rescued by shore fishermen Born March 5 1930 he worked for The New River Co at Cranberry Survivors include his wife Patricia Gray Kirby his mother Mrs Mergie Thornton Princeton three sons David Darrell and D Wayne three brothers Claude Lima Ohio William Allen Junction and Fadis in the U S Navy Norfolk Va and a sister Mrs Erma Lee Adams Allen Junction The body will be taken from Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home to the residence at 4 p m today
Scholarships were awarded to Miss Margaret Lee Taylor and Miss Ernestine Tanks at the grand communication of the F and AAY Masons in Charleston. The session closes today. The Juvenile department elected Mrs. Margaret Hill as secretary.
A 17 year old Grantsville boy facing rape charges had the warrant withdrawn and the case dismissed on Monday. He was to be tried before Magistrate C. T. Bur diss. State Police arrested him around 7 p.m. Saturday.
Beckley prepares for 35 visiting foreign students this weekend as 440 such youths travel the United States. The group, aged 16 to 18, will stay with local families or attend area high schools, with a three day program including a Little Beaver Park picnic and church services. Sponsoring groups are the Beckley Woman's Club Junior Department, Woodrow Wilson High School student council, and the Beckley Elks Club. Countries include Denmark Finland France Germany Great Britain Greece Italy Japan Spain Sweden and Switzerland. Housing coordinator Mrs James Mahoney invites local families to host a student and calls 6804.
Jack D. Floyd of Washington D C was ordered to support his wife and child. He posted a 500 bond guaranteeing monthly payments and was arrested Saturday afternoon on a warrant issued by Magistrate T N Thurman following a complaint by Floyds wife.
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