14 Scouts Advance in Court Of Honor at Memorial Church
Beckley city patrolman Edwin Easley leads Boy Scout Troop at Memorial Baptist Church as eleven candidates are advanced to tenderfoot and three to second class. Named recipients include Frankie Willis Joe Broyles Dallas Solesbee and Richard Mann among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Baptist Church
Frankie Willis
J. E. Kessinger
East C. St
Gary Gunter
Emma Gunter
Bero Avenue
Jimmy Bowling
James Bowling
Leon Chambers
T. R. Chambers
Lincoln St
Eddy Soleshee
C. BE. Solesbee
Clyde St
Butch Morris
Herbert Morris
Wildwood St
J. C. Dunbar
W. V. Dunbar
Kanawha St
Joe Broyles
Kyle Broyles
Crawford St
Dallas Solesbee
C. E. Solesbee
Richard B. Mann
John Mann
Porter St
Richard Lewis
E. Lewis
Randy Bowling
Henry Bowling
F Street
George Lilly
Russell Lilly
Stanley St
James Peterson
Ray Peterson
Stanley St. Beckley
Edwin Easley
Jim Bowling
First Methodist Church
Mary Ellen French
Ellen Laing
TB Group Plans Annual Meeting
The Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association executive committee names members for its April Beckley annual meeting. Larkin Philpott chairs the nominating committee. Dr. H. S. Edwards leads the program committee with Deane Brooke and B. A. Ford. W. D. Nace heads the budget panel. Rey Milliren and Lawrence Pruett serve. The awards committee is led by H. E. Melton with Mrs. Walter James and Carl Jarrell as members. Roy I. Smith chairs the seal sale committee with Mrs. Kermit Locke and Rondy Webb. The awards panel will nominate recipients for certificates of merit for tuberculosis work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Beckley
Larkin Philpott
J. Butts
Topsy O'Dell
H. S. Edwards
Deane Brooke
8. A. Ford
W. D. Nace
Rey Milliren
Lawrence Pruett
H. E. Melton
Walter James
Carl Jarrell
Roy I. Smith
Kermit Locke
Rondey Webb
Education Board Approves Changes To Staff Roster
The Raleigh County Board of Education approved recommendations from Superintendent Sherman C. Trail. Resignations were accepted for Joan Bennett at Dorothy Elementary and Sue Greene at Jarrell Elementary. Leaves of absence were granted for Maycell Rogers at Sand Branch Elementary, and Frances Meador’s leave at Lower White Oak Elementary was covered by Charles M. McKinney. Helen Chapman will fill the Sand Branch leave, replacing Marcel Rogers. Additional resignations included Dorothy Barker at Vocational School and Patricia Bennett at Clear Fork High, with Gene Neil at Vocational School and Janice DeGregory at Clear Fork High named as replacements. Cleveland Warren, janitor at East Beckley, resigned. James S. Anderson was appointed to replace Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Patricia Bennett
Clear Fork High School
Gene Neil
Janice DeGregory
Cleveland Warren
East Beckley
James S. Anderson
Warren
Rhodell Elementary PTA Showcases New Uniforms
Rhodell Elementary cheerleaders performed at a PTA meeting to display recently purchased uniforms and PTA bedding items for the school. Principal Samuel M Meadows noted the hot lunch program and the basketball team’s March tournament plans, plus the levy vote on March 26. The March meeting was moved to March 25 due to a school day. Hostesses were Mrs U S Widick Mrs Charles Fagin Mrs Mary Hornbuckle and Mrs Betty Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodell
RNS
Rhodell Elementary
Parent-Teacher Association
PTA
Samuel M. Meadows
U. S. Widick
Charles Fagin
Mary Hornbuckle
Betty Harris
Night Of Fun Delayed By Piney Oaks PTA
The Night of Fun at Piney Oaks Elementary School, originally set for February 27, has been moved to Friday due to a conflict with another activity, per PTA President Mrs Annie Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piney Oaks
Annie Scott
Six O clock Trouble in Shinyanga Jeep Ride
AP reports in Shinyanga East Africa a Maryknoll missionary Bishop Edward A McGurkin of Hartford Connecticut was giving an African his first jeep ride when the vehicle speed became a danger. The account notes a mishap during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shinyanga
East Africa
Maryknoll
Edward A. McGurkin
Hartford
Conn
Real estate deeds filed in county clerk records
A sequence of deeds recorded in the clerk of the county court shows transfers across Marsh Fork Town and Shady Spring districts. Transactions list property trades involving Marsh Fork, Shrewsbury and Central Additions, with values ranging from no consideration to about $12,000 and several parcels conveyed to relatives or local firms.
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Cley
Levy Clay
Earl Clay
Marsh Fork
R. R. Bair
Lewis Jr
Catherine Hicks Webb
Shrewsbury
Benjamin L
Verdie M. Pigg
Ruff
Sophia Alice Smith
Anna D. Barr
Mabel Scalf
Eecles Truck Farms
Dorothy
Warren Lee Willams
McMillan Land and Finance Co
Eccles Truck Farms
Bessie Holt
Lettie Evans
James McVey
Mid City
Clarence
Margaret Pantoplus
John C. Hartong
Park Heights
Anthony J. Sparacino
Raleigh
Varney Harmon
Ben H. Reed
Slab Fork
Joseph L
Ethel M. Farrow
William K
Lillian B. Ward
Shady Spring
Lana V
Carl Lambert
William P. Jr
Alice Gregory Hall
Lambert Addition
Coalfield Land Company
Arthur G
Margaret V. Edmondson
Trap Hill
Pearl Downey
Fbe. Roberts
Emma Grace Eastridge
William E
Mary Shannon Akers
W. F. Jr
Hope Shrewsbury
Franklin Delano
Barbara Sue Meadows
Green Valley
Fred J. Smith
Franklin J
Patricia Ruth Medley
Pinecrest
Blanche Darby
Wilma Darby
Anthony J
Fragmentary Clock Warning From Passenger Dialogue
A remark by a Passenger compares a clock to an omen, saying when you go like six o'clock you may have plenty trouble. The line suggests looming danger or difficulty tied to a specific time, framing a tense moment in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ometer
Self Employed Must File Tax by April Fifteenth
Self employed individuals must report earnings with income tax returns to the IRS by April 15. Anyone with $400 or more net profit must file for social security purposes and pay the 1958 self employment tax on earnings up to $4,200. The tax rate is 4.38 percent and payment is mandatory. For questions contact the IRS or the Beckley Social Security office at 110 Howe Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Service
Stanley Earl
Teckley Social Security Office
Earl
Internal Revenue
Social Security Office
Howe Street
Beckley
Tuberculosis a Persistent West Virginia Health Issue
Thomas A. Deveny Jr of the West Virginia Tuberculosis and Health Association says tuberculosis remains hard to control and must be treated with respect. The 1958 year end report cites 966 new cases and 210 polio cases, with WV's TB death rate at 85 per 100 000 in 1957, higher than the US rate of 77.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Deveny Jr
The
West Virginia Tuberculosis and Health Association
Deveny
West Virginia
Marl Moves 110 Cases Of Eggs At Beckley Market
At Beckley Farmer's Market weekly auction 110 cases of eggs were sold. W Va grade A extra large ranged from 36 to 42 12 cents, mostly 40. Grade A large mostly 37 to 40. Grade A medium 31 to 34, mostly 32. Grade A small 9. Unclassified 29 to 3. Onions 3 per bushel, turnips 1.50 per bushel, cabbage three cents a pound, farm run potatoes 1.60 per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Ernest Shelor
W. Va
Driver Responsibility Outlined By Col. Fair
Col Hazen H Fair, superintendent of the West Virginia State Police says motorists assume great responsibility when driving. He urges constant courtesy and thoughtfulness to reduce accidents and protect themselves, families, and other road users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Fair
Hazen H. Fair
West Virginia State Police
Funeral Announcements From Rose & Quesenberry Firm
Obituaries list Thomas P Jackson of Cleveland Ohio age 41 and Dorothy Elouise Leadingham Thomas 28 of Winston Salem North Carolina, Alpha Fe Ryan 74 of 104 Yourth Street, Charlies Zinn Bragg --all arranged by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home with bodies transported to their facilities in Beckley and Winston Salem. Funeral details include services at First Baptist Church and Peace Chapel with burial at Sunset Memorial Park and family cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tackson Jackson
Thomas P
Cleveland
Ohio
Glen White
Marchard
Rose and Quesenberry
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home
Kanawha Street
Thomas Thomas
Dorothy Elouise
Leadingham
Winston Salem
North Carolina
Beckley
South
Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home
Ryan Ryan
Alpha FE
Yourth Street
Caffee
First Baptist Church
Alvin J. Cook
Sunset Memorial Park
Bragg Bragg
Charlies Zinn
Ghent
Quesenberry Funeral Home
Peace Chapel
Wayne Sisk
Purlal
South Kanawha Street
Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home Florists
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Science
By Bob Brown
TB Group
Education Board
Rhodell School
Kathy Gwinn
Agnes Reeder
Dorothy Mooney
Rowland Land Company
Daniels
Gray Lumber Co
Crab Orchard
Todd's
Beaver Dial
Frank
Nichols
Ee Ams
F.H.A
Bank OF Raleigh
F.d.lc
Earl R. Huddle Earls
Main St
Buckley Photo Service
Church Street
Mabel
Fayette St
EL Chico
Mabel Lively
Kidd
Oakwood Ave
Beckley W.va
ALL Nair
OG. E. Silverman
Pioneer
Mercer St
Lovitz
Jake Lilly
Coolridge
W. V
Stoker
Winkler
Mullens
Jan Campbell Music Co
Dial
White Pine Gray Lumber CO
Raleigh Insurance Agency
Lilly Building
Main Street
Jim Greennight
Will John Latbach
Ridge Avenue
Whitesville Pastry Shop
Whitesville
Heber Street
Murphy's
Lyric Theatre
New York
New York Area
Transportation Adoe
Huntington
Broadway Huntington Station
N. Y
Ce Enna
Crosier Hatchery
Oak Hill
Ronceverte
Midway
Nick Banko
Noah Crotty
Pluto Road
J. E. Daniel
Glen Daniel
Bob Mann
Maple Fork
Ee Poultry and
Earl Mann
New
Coal City
J. L. Mills
Sophia
V. Worley
Table Rock
Bryson
MacArthur
Wringer
Neville St
Williams
Wright
Morris
Aaron Venetian Blind Cleaners
John W. Eye
West
Dayar
C. Rogers Plumbing & Estas
Ton Temple St
Ashworth & Sparks, Inc
Prince St Becklew
DOY
Wender Jewelry
Heber St
President Hotel
Johnson Motors
Lilly Hardware Co
Johnson Authorized Service
Beaver
RED Dog
Skelton Foley Construction Co
Harvey Cabinet CO
Eisenhower Drive
Ashworth Firestone
Prince Street
K. M . Walker
Klaus
McCreery St. Dia
White Oak
Tate
Shady Springs
Singer Sewing Center
Cranberry Bettina Construction Co
Skelton
Oakwood
Funeral Home Phone
Amos FE
Quesenberry
Kese
Fairdale
North Oakwood Avenue
Robert L. Amick
Sander & Folger
Pabulon
Beckley Ice & Feed
Prince §T
P. O. Box
Charleston
Reeves Co
Attleboro
Mass
Basil
Ross Spangler
Call
Larry Wickline
R. L
Bibb Snyder
Roy A Jones
Irvin Miller
Sinks Grove
Hereford
Corriedale Bucks
Links Grove
Neff's Orchard Road
Ferguson
Oliver
Oliver 77
Hudson
OWNER
Mrs. Irvin Miller
J. R. Dawkins
Earwood St. Ph
Elks Club
Jalousie
Beckley Insulation Co
Gare & Dm
Laree Bea Labrade
Arnor Tratier
T—Reace
Hite
Chihuahua
Koxcuth
Pease Rae Erasiannis
Lady's Hampden Gelateh
Porthen
Mer Carrollon
Wohone
Huriday
Jdth
Ly Ad
Lareen
Tipp
Jayel
Mace Ra
T—Parateet
Witsign
S. Saginawan
Billy
Akeet
Franklin
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