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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1948

Page

4

Troopers Raid Whitesville Moose and VFW Clubs

Whiteville and Logan backed clubs raided by State Police Saturday night resulting in twelve arrests. Ten members faced fines of 14.50 each for gambling while club managers G. L. Barnett and Homer Wayne received $100 fines for operating gambling establishments. About nine slot machines and liquor were seized.

Register Stati Whitesville Logan Moose Club Veterans of Foreign Wars Troy Jarrell G. L. Barnett VFW Homer Wayne Moose R. P. Williams Bill Pappas Emmett Atkins Nicholas Haddad W. O H

Permits Issued for iGarage Projects and Dwelling Move

Two city building permits were issued yesterday by the City Researcher. John Hindesley of 221 Earhart Street receives approval to reconstruct a two car stone block garage with a temporary roof at 309 dollars. John Witherspoon of G Street is authorized to move a two room dwelling to 22 MG Street at a cost of 590 dollars. A five acre plot will join the West Virginia State Fairgrounds in Lewisburg, with the August fair expanded to 16 21.

John Hindsley Earhart Street John Witherspoon G" Street MG Street Associated Press Lewisburg West Virginia

New Laundry Plant Set to Open August 1

Raleigh Laundry and Dry Cleaners will complete a new plant at 205 Cedar Street and begin full operation August 1. Until then it operates a bachelor service for shirts and small orders after the former plant was destroyed by fire two years ago.

Raleigh Laundry and Dry Cleaners Cedar Street B. B. Armentrout

Bond Set On Store Entry Suspect In Mead Case

Nathaniel Austin, a Mead Negro, appeared before Magistrate G. O Mills on charges of breaking into the C H Mead Coat Company store and post office. He was bound over to the grand jury and released on bond of 1000. Other cases include T Boman fined for reckless driving and assaulting an officer. Jeremiah Saunders waived preliminary hearing on auto theft and was bailed. Frank Goad waived for malicious wounding after shooting a man. Lee Hart and Oren Osar McClung were fined for reckless driving after a wreck on the Pemberton road.

Nathaniel Austin Mead Negro G. 0. Mills C. H. Mead Coat Company T. Boman Rhodes Jeremiah Saunders RaleighNegro

Teuck Kills Killarney Girl in Mercer County

Carol Shatley age 10 daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin Shatley of Killarnney died in Spinefield hospital after being struck on State Route 10 near Lashmeet Mercer County yesterday. State Trooper E D Bazzie investigated stating she ran into the road as she was struck.

Carol Shatley Marvin Shatley Killarnney Spinefield Lashmeet Mercer County E. D. Bazzie

Sixth Infant Dies In Mullens Area

The sixth infant to die in Wyoming County this week was born to Mr and Mrs Ransom Taylor of Allen Junction. The baby died at 10 am about three hours after birth. Surviving include the parents, maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Roy Workman of Maben and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Grant Taylor of Allen Junction. Services will be held at Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home. Magistrate J P Meadows fined two men for driving violations with terms and costs. Roy W Adlin and John Gray Jr. faced penalties. cars impounded for six months and licenses revoked.

Register Mullens Wyoming County

Rites Held Today for Infant Twins Lilly Daughters

One day old Linda Marie and Brenda Agnes Lilly, daughters of Mr and Mrs William F Lilly of Maxwell Hill, died in a local hospital Sunday. They were buried after rites at Café Cemetery Mt Tambor. Survivors include paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Jack Lilly of Coal City and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs George Netson of Ethel.

Linda Marie Brenda Agnes Lilly William F. Lilly Caf Maxwell Hill Caffee Mt. Tambor T He Jack Lilly Coal City George Netson Ethel

State to Check Trucks Weight Campaign Planned July

Charleston officials announce a statewide effort to test weight limits on commercial vehicles. Road officials will set test stations on busy routes to curb overloaded trucks after recent heavy pounding damaged main arteries. Estimated repairs exceed 3 million dollars, with funds needed for maintenance.

Charleston Ray Cavendish Commission Cave Head Sydney Gilgandra New South Wales

Wyoming School Board Delays Meeting Over Holiday

The Wyoming County Board of Education meeting set for Monday July 5 was postponed to Tuesday July 6 due to the holiday observation. Superintendent Jess Morgan announced the change.

Wyoming School Board Hy Register Peneville Wyoming County Board of Education Jess Morgan

Mount Hope Personal News Highlights

Mount Hope reports John Scott Jr son of Mr and Mrs Scott was taken to Beckley Hospital Thursday with pneumonia. He recently graduated Mount Hope High School as valedictorian outstanding student and winner of a West Virginia scholarship. His parents say he is improving. Joan King daughter of Mr and Mrs King left Thursday for Chicago to pursue musical extension work at Northwestern University. Mrs J W Lambert and Mrs W C are also mentioned in the column.

Wrs Mount Hope John Scott, Jr Soniof John Scott Mt. Hope Beckley Hospital John Mount Hope High School West Virginia Joan King W. E. King Chicago Northwestern University J. W. Lambert W. C

Mullens Churches Plan Nine Week Union Services

A nine week series of union worship services will begin Sunday evening July 4 in Mullens under the banner of three Protestant churches the Presbyterian Methodist and Pentecostal Holiness The Rev Grover C Currie pastor of the First Presbyterian Church will lead the initial service Succeeding meetings will be announced each Sunday night The Baptist Church will not participate this year and regular services will be held there Sundays evenings by Rev Jarrett T Chandler Other brief notes include attendance at a funeral of Mrs Viola Chambers in Camera and mentions of Mrs L D Clark of Mount Hope and Mrs Nora Gunnoe of Beckley.

Register Mullens Grover C. Currie J. M. Criswell First Baptist Church The Baptist Church Jarrett T. Chandler

Avocado and Grapefruit Salad Preparation Note

A short guide on slicing avocado and grapefruit with watercress. Peel and halve avocado then cut crosswise. serve with a savory French dressing. The description suggests assembling an attractive salad from fresh produce in a simple presentation.

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