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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1950
Page
14
Raleigh County voters face a noon deadline tomorrow to ensure August 1 primary registration. County Clerk Harry Anderson notes that registration books close 30 days before an election and urges residents to verify registration, update changes after moving, and obtain absentee ballots through the Circuit Clerk with proper formalities.
In Beaver, Bill Walberg of Balti more answers his parents with Sentimental You, a current radio favorite, during a family gathering. In Bluefield, 78 year old Nannie Perry protects herself and shares a snake tale from a New River camp. Beckley youngsters report playing flying saucer by tossing paper plates, while Hill clan members plan annual reunions and Fayetteville speakers discuss family history. Beckley council considers boundary survey to determine whether A B Phillips lives in Beckley Mabscott.
Deeds filed in Raleigh County show A. K. Canterbury and wife purchasing Lot 11 in Section 2 Woodlawn Addition Beckley and part of Lot 10 in Section 4 St Francis School Corporation Addition for about 8000 dollars. Other transfers include William Lawrence to Lewis E Matheny on Clear Fork, and several lot purchases in Marsh Fork and Beckley areas with no revenue stamps.
C. C. Hutchison, Raleigh County soil conservationist, was scheduled to address the Beckley Kiwanis at El Chico during a noon luncheon. He helped plan the county demonstration farm at the Jarrell Homestead, an experiment in sustainable land use and farm management. Truffles vary from pea sized to potato sized.
Four couples filed marriage license applications in Raleigh County. Doff Belcher, 25, and Geraldine Eunice Allen, 19, both of Fairdale, seek a license. Andy Wetzel Poe, 25, and Betty Louise Zimmerman, 20, of Sophia also pursue licenses. Russell Allen Sheppard Jr., 19, and Mary Lou Ennis, 19, Mabscott residents, seek licenses. John Jackson Wheeler, 31, Beckley, and Thelma Mae Bailey, 29, Beckley, apply for a license.
Beckley post office has completed route rearranging to curb deliveries by one per day to all residential areas since early June. Two daily deliveries still run in the main business district while professional offices receive residential-style service. Rural route serving 2,492 county residents remains unchanged.
Lilly 54 of MacArthur announces August 1 Democratic primary bid for House of Delegates. He lives with wife and five children in Raleigh County and works as a miner at New River Company Cranberry operation. Member of Local 5822 United Mine Workers and Eagles Lodge. Previously pursued a legislative seat.
Negro Activities Parties Club 21 hosts a weiner roast at 303 Earle Street July 1. A fish fry opens July 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Harper Heights home of J. T. Hargrove. A Pride of Raleigh No. 858 social is July 1 at Black Knight Hall. Welcome Baptist School hosts a Friday 8 p.m. banquet at East Park. Married Ellen Calloway Jackson announces her daughter’s marriage to Earl Gore of Pax. The ceremony was at Sarepta Cragette’s East Park home. Regular church services and missionary programs fill Pax area churches with sermons, choir music, and dinners. The Ever Ready Junior Mission society plans a July 2 youth program. Various baptisms, anniversaries, and vacations roll through Fayette, Glen Jean, and surrounding communities as churches report events and member news.
Beckley city and state police urged drivers to be extra careful during the long holiday weekend. Authorities warned that excessive speed causes one of every three fatal crashes and ordered officers to arrest safety violators. A citywide safety campaign runs through the holiday with heightened patrols and traffic enforcement.
Funeral services for Vivian Anna Hinkle, three week old daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Hinkle, will be held at 2 p m Saturday at the Brethren Church in Mambleton. The infant died at 6 p m Thursday in a local hospital and will be taken from Rose Funeral Home to the paternal grandparents residence in Hambleton at 9 p m today.
Dr L G Houser will address Beckley Rotary at tonight's dinner meeting at Beckley Hotel. His talk titled Our Responsibilities will cover social economic and religious aspects of modern civilization.
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Rakes of Hilltop announce the birth of a son at their home on June 26, weighing 8 pounds 8 ounces. Mrs. Rakes is formerly Miss Pearl Holstein.
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