Beckley Man's Father Dies at Indian Mills Church
Ballard Champman Lilly 77 of Beckley passed away at home Monday evening. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Indian Mills Baptist Church with ministers Leonard Mann Charles J. Jack and L L McDaniel. Burial in Indian Mills Cemetery. Survived by son Dorsey Lilly and Roy G. Lilly of Mullens plus three daughters Sadie McCormick Beckley Mattle Massie Carlisle and Kathleen Brown Hinton one brother Ed Lilly Pipestem and one sister Ethel Holdren Beckley. Body moved from Broyles Funeral Home Peters Town to residence today.
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Ballard Champman Lilly
Indian Mills
Dorsey
Lilly
Beckley
Indian Mills Baptist Church
Leonard Mann
Charles J. Jack
L. L. McDaniel
Roy G. Lilly
Mullens
Sadie McCormick
Mattle Massie
Carlisle
Kathleen Brown
Hinton
Ed Lilly
Pipestein
Ethel Holdren
Broyles Funeral Home
Peterstown
Easy Loans Urged for Asian African Nations
The International Development Advisory Board urged Congress to provide millions in grants and easy-term loans to help Asian and African nations develop their backward economies. The report to President Eisenhower was led by Eric Johnston, president of the Motion Picture Association of America, and released last night.
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Washington
Congress
Eisenhower
International Development Advisory Board
Eric} Johnston
Motion Picture Assn. of America
Supreme Court Orders Councilman Removed
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the removal of William French Blackburn Jr from Williamson's 3rd Ward council seat for not residing in the ward and not being a qualified voter. Blackburn had taken office July 1, 1955 for a three year term after residents sued in Mingo County Circuit Court, a challenge that reached the high court after the lower court dismissed the petition.
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Charleston
Supreme Court
William French Blackburn Jr
Williamson
Blackburn
3Rd Ward
Mingo County
Blackward
Ord
Tne Mingo Court
Turnpike Income Shows Increase
West Virginia Turnpike posted a February net revenue of 126 742, up from 173 507 a year earlier, with two month total at 363 211. Expenses fell about 3000 to 55 748. Toll revenue reached 221 121 for February, averaging 1 8 per vehicle, while other income from restaurants and stations, investments, and misc. sources added to overall earnings. Vehicles tolled reached 245 718 with 11 913 259 miles traveled since January tolls.
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Charleston
West Virginia
W.E. Stahl
Turnpike Commission
Jane
Canadian dollar hits 24-year high in New York market
The Canadian dollar closed Monday at 1.0121 1.0132 in terms of the U S dollar, marking its highest level in 24 years. The rally follows a steady rise since January and compares with the 1933 high of 1.05.
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New York U
U.S
Accordion Solist With Air Force Group Only 21
S-Sgt. Joseph Soprani of Philadelphia appears with the Singing Sergeants in Beckley on March 2 at 8 p.m. under Alpha Beta Chapter Zeta Phi Beta. He is noted as a world renown accordion soloist with the US Air Force Band and Symphony Orchestra.
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Joseph Soprani
US Air Force
Soprani
Philadelphia
Serrgeants
Beckley
Memorial Building
Alpha Veta Yeta
Zeta Phi Béta Sorority
Philadelphia Board of Education
Arthur Godfrey
U. S. Air Force
Pietro Deiro Accordion Conservatory
Jacob Néupauer
Philadelphia’ Musical” Academy
Temple University
Denver
Washington
Baltimore
Wilmington
New York
Paul Whiteman
Convention Hall
Cape May
New Jersey
Music Pier
Ocean City
The
Air Force
Beckley Council Debates Traffic and Business Location Plans
After a regular session, Beckley council discusses future traffic solutions and widening business locations. Harold Miller urges city to study parking needs and potential lots. Clarence Bibb fears loss of sales tax as firms move out of town due to zoning. Council closes Acca Club case with patrolman Teubert cleared and no charges filed. Residents push for no parking on Walker Street and paving petitions for Quarry and Hylton streets. Health certificates proposed for licenses and Williams Street made one way.
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Beckley
Harold Miller
Peckley
Council
Clarence L. Bibb
Miller
Valley Drive
Eisenhower Drive
Acca Club
William Teubert
A. K. Minter
Teubert
Sst
Earl Baltengee
Acea Club
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division
Minter
Aca Club
Police
Civil Service Commission
Minute Book
Acca
Walker St
Beckley Hospital
Quarry St
Chestnut St
Hylton St
Broadway
Saunders Sts
W. A. Thornhill III
Thornhill
W. B. Hume
Wiliams St
Kanawha St
Garden Terrace
Deputy to Return Stover for Trial in Weston
Deputy Sheriff Flynn Canaday travels to Weston to bring Jesse James Stover to trial for the Nov 17 shotgun slaying of his wife Belvie Stover of Cherry Creek. Stover, released earlier from V A Hospital in Roanoke, is charged with shooting his wife on their 1st wedding anniversary. He has undergone psychiatric treatment at Weston State Hospital since January but is deemed able to stand trial.
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Flynn Canaday
Weston
Jesse James Stover
Belvie Stover
Cherry Creek
Weston State Hospital
Stover
Veterans Administration Hospital
Roanoke
Schools Name Champions in 1957 Tri-County Spelling Bee
Six schools have announced champions and runners-up in the 1957 Tri-County Spelling Bee, with districts to follow in April. Winners include Rita Louise Osborne of Shumate School and Eva Patterson of Meadow Bridge Elementary, among others. each school reports winning words and future plans for education or service.
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Raleigh Register
Elementary Principals Associations
Raleigh
Fayette
Wyoming
County Board of’ Education
Shumate School
Glen Daniels
Rita Louise Osborne
Roma Osborne
Lavoy Covey
Rita Louise
Ela Mae Osborne
Janeva Lou Clay
Dennie
Janeva Leu
Eva Patterson
Estelle Patterson
Meadow Bridge
Irene Smith
Audra Cox
Enoch Cox
McKinley School
Mountview
Hilda Lee Baldwin
Ray Baldwin
Verna M. Shrewsberry
Hilda
Shady Spring
Bock‘Tey
Louise Baldwin
Ghent
Todd
N. C
Mullens’ High School
Wyoming County Board of Education
Bargain Days Set for Beckley May 24 25
Beckley Business Bureau members approved May 24 25 Bargain Days at a Tuesday meeting in the Courthouse. Lawrence T Forbes Beckley Chamber of Commerce president urged support for the Raleigh County Civic Auditorium project as N Joe Rahall led a unanimous vote. Lincoln Elementary PTA also backed a special levy for the building. George Chambers spoke for the Chamber on county wide auditorium plans.
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Beckley
Beckley Business Bureau
Lawrence T.forbes
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
Raleigh County Civic Auditorium
N. Joe Rahall
Lincoln Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association
Chamber
George Chambers
PTA
State School Chief Questions Head Tax Viability
Virgil Rohrbough, state school chief, doubts the counties’ head tax to fund school money will work in smaller counties. The measure allows county boards to levy up to 10 per person 21 or older, but if 10 percent of voters oppose, a special election is needed. Rohrbough said the tax could succeed in larger centers like Cabell Kanawha and Ohio counties.
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Charleston
jSuat
Virgil Rohrcough
Rohrbough
Wchs-Tv
Cabell Kanawha
Ohio
Mental Health Group Praised For Ongoing Public Education
Raleigh County Mental Health members received commendation for persistent efforts to promote mental health. Miss Lydia Blakeslee urged an extensive public education program to inform the public about mental illness and reduce stigma, noting nationwide costs and the need for early treatment and responsible action.
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Raleigh County
Lydia Blakeslee
National Association For Mental Health
Blakeslee
Haleigh County Association For Mental Health
Mise. Blakestee
United States
Local police band to halt phony check scams across counties
CHILLICOTHE Missouri law enforcement officers from 15 counties form a terse association to crack down on bad check operations. A central office in Bethany will collect and trade information to coordinate actions against offenders.
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Chillicothe
Motf
Missouri
Bethany
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Tallulah Bankhead
London
Agricultural Conservation Program
Beckley Ice & Feed CO
Prince St. Fh
Councilman
Crowgey
Nike Crowgey
Crowgey’s Country Sausage
Porkers
Melvolva
Order of the Eastern Star
G@ St
Mary Bassatt
Elizabeth Baptist Church
McAlpin
Nelson Stapples
Deacons
Henry Hunt
B. F. Poole
McAlpin and Stotesbury Mis
Psion
Ardelia Carter
St. Paul
A.M.E. Church
Quale
Mary Casey
Archie Johnson
Brenda Holland
At&p.m
N. H. Staples
Thrope
Rosa Houchins
Lester
Stotesbury
Affinity
Lillybrook
Besoco
Thorpe
Letha Zeigler
Meelings
Stratton
Eliza Hunter
Patty Wilber
Earl St
East Beckley
St. John Baptist
Fred Marchant
Grace Witten
Faith Chapel
A.M.E
Missionary Society
Rachelle Brown
Minnie Rogers
Lucy Ann Gipon
Lawrence Burger
Mullens and
Wyeo
David L. Smith
Bertha Brown
St.Joseph
We Beckley Drug Che Rexall
Court House
BEC
Pineville High School
Barbara Ann Farley
Charles Farley
Mount View
Verna M. Shrewsbury
Gladys
Charleston Daily Mail
Myrie
Beaver
Barbara Ann Wassemicolon
McKintey
Phyllis Jean Lilly
Serethia May Lilly
George Clacy Lilly
Phyllis
Berna M. Shrewsberry
Serethia
William Mills
Ury School
Soak Creek
George Lilly
Appalachian Power Co
Joe Cole
Summers County
Steve Namic Jr
Steve Namic
Colcord
Bashia J. Hamilton
Patricia Thompson
Forest Chambers
Hamilton
Sand Gap
Arthur O'Neal
John O'Neal
Stephenson
P. E. McGraw
Osborne
Baldwin
Farley
Thompsot
Paterson
Cox
P. Lilly
Lany
Beckley National Bank
F.D.I.C
Miss Blakestee
Miss Blakeslee
Nest
B. U. Joy
Sullivan
I. P
Princeton
W. VA
Corry
Rainbow Grill
Neville
3D Ave
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