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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1956

Page

4

Artie Club Officers Named In West Virginia Listing

West Virginia Artie club announces officers: Vera Jean Williams daughter of Perry and Mrs. Stover as president and secretary, Mansel Williams son of Cecil Williams as president, and Robert Jarrell son of Paul Jarrell as treasurer. All officers are from Artie.

Perry Stover Vera Jean Williams Cecil Williams Mansel Williams Renda Willams Robert Jarrell Paul Jarrell Artie West Virginia Lower White Oak W. Va Clase and Hs Carelyx Stover

Barbers Union Hikes Prices for Haircuts in County

Barbers' Union Local 975 votes unanimously to raise prices effective April 1 across Raleigh County Mount Hope and Oak Hill. Haircuts rise to 1.25 dollars on weekdays and 1.50 on Saturdays from 1.00 and 1.25 respectively. The raise stems from higher living costs and local wage increases amid efforts to curb unlicensed back porch barbers. Rewards of 25 dollars are offered for information leading to arrest and conviction of illegal practitioners.

Barbers’ Union Local 975 Raleigh County Mount Hope Oak Hill Joseph Sparacino Sparacino Fred Ramsey

Prospects Bright Director Sees Washington Trip Resulting in Growth

Beckley Chamber of Commerce managing director Charles R J Bowers reports from Washington that 1966-67 will see increased industrial expansion and more housing developments. He met with Rep Elizabeth Kee and aide James Kee to discuss Bluestone Reservoir legislation and other regional projects, stressing exchange of ideas and broad support.

Washington, D.I. C Charles R.J. Bowers Beckley Chamber of Commerce Ates Washington Bowers United 3 Ds Commerce Department U. S Elizabeth Kee James Kee Bluestone Reservoir

Four H Club Observance Program On WOAY TV

National 4H Week observance features Raleigh Fayette and Nicholas counties with 41 Raleigh County clubs and 1 360 members participating. Exhibits meetings bulletin boards posters and awards from Lucky Penny to All Star illustrate 4H life.

Raleigh Fayette Nicholas Counties Woay-Tv Clarence Wooten Raleigh County Harold Sullivan Fayette County Rus: Hatcher Nicholas County Raleigh “County Crab Orchard Second Mile Club Sophia Onward Club

Snow and Ice Removal Costs Hit City Budget

City records show snow and ice control costs from $875 to $1000 over four months. Labor, salt, and sawdust contributed, with $875.72 spent in 13 of 15 weeks and two bills outstanding. The peak week in mid January saw $223.06 spent.

City Recorder

Ingole reassigned after school board action

Harry Ingole, suspended for six days as Bacontown Elementary principal amid an alleged attack on a Jonben mother, is moved to Tom Meadows School after a full inquiry by Raleigh County Schools. Superintendent Bryson announced Ingole resumes duties there despite ongoing dispute with Mrs. Grace Gillespie who accuses him of striking her with a paddle during a discipline incident.

Raleigh County Board of Education Bacontown Jonben Harry Ingole Tom Meadows Grace Gillespie Ingole D. W. Bryson Gillespie

Moose Plans Easter Carlift Program For Parishioners

The Moose Lodge organized Easter Carlift to transport thousands unable to attend Easter services. Beckley members arrange rides from local Moose offices with volunteer drivers. Carl A. Weis estimated over 50,000 cars available for the program nationwide. Cars will display banners for safety and visibility.

Moose Lodge Shumate Civic Affairs Beckley The Moose National Civic Affairs de Beckley Moose Carl A. Weis Civi Affairs Moose

Raleigh County Men Plead Guilty To Traffic Violations

Two Raleigh County residents faced arraignment on traffic charges. Bennie Wright of Beckley paid 10 dollars and costs for failing to keep his car under control after a Sunday stop on U S Route 21. Kenneth Ray Lilly of Raleigh paid 29 dollars and costs for driving without a license and improper registration. he was jailed Wednesday and released after posting the fine.

Raleigh Bennie Wright Beckley T. N. Thurman Wright Kenneth Ray Lilly J. E. Mays Lilly Wallace Dean Willis MacArthur U S Beckley Hospital South Oakwood Avenue John J. Holovie Calloway Heights Aaron M. Brooke Brooks

Mrs Dew Rites Set for Saturday at Rose and Quesenberry

Last rites for Carrie Virginia Dew 49 of Beckley will be held at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Saturday conducted by Rev T W Hampton. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Mrs Dew died at 3 a.m. Thursday after a short illness.

Carrie Virginia Dew Beckley Rose and Quesenberry

Civitan Club Forms Nominating Group for Officer Slate

Civitan Club selects a nominating committee to draft candidates for the upcoming club officer slate. The group reviews volunteers and outlines duties ahead of the election. A related feature shows a photograph titled The Eternal Flame portraying gas industries in West Virginia and across the nation.

West Virginia

Beckleyan Named to Panel on Teacher Credit for Conservation

Charles Hodel, Beckley publisher, heads a three member committee named at a Charleston meeting of the Walter Resources Committee of the State Chamber of Commerce. The group aims to win state board approval for summer conservation workshop credits for teachers and will present before the State Board later this month. The drive, which recalls earlier efforts when such credits were allowed, seeks to re establish teacher credit for conservation classes held in Beckley and elsewhere. PTA Meeting Set for Lincoln Elementary Tuesday at 7 30 PM.

Beckleyan State Board of Education Charles Hodel Beckley the Group M. T. Harrington Bluefield C. W. van Petten Charleston Walter Resources Committee State Chamber of Commerce State Board Board of Education

Beclay Police Court Fines and Bond Forfeitures

Beckley Police Court held Thursday night proceedings with two fines and seven bond forfeitures totaling ten dollars in cash and costs. Veterans and locals faced charges from reckless driving to moonshine possession, juvenile pinball use, drunkenness and fighting, with several defendants set for future appearances.

Beckley Police Court William D. Smith Beckley Joe Maiota Lanark Weap William Boyd Bennett Lam

Incoherent OCR prompts stray car dealer chatter

Fragmented text shows garbled dialogue about cars and driving. Several unreadable phrases reference a dealer, a car, and an implied sale or test, but details are missing. The piece lacks clear events, dates, or named entities to anchor a noticia.

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