Shooting Victim's Services Tuesday
Dolph Williamson, 36, of Piney View, died from a gunshot wound Saturday afternoon. He will be buried in Sunset Memorial Park, with funeral services at 1 p.m. Tuesday at God's Tabernacle Church of Lanark, officiated by Rev. Roy Foster. The body departs Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home at 4 p.m. today. pallbearers include Ray Edwards, Bill Welch, Lewis Meadows, Cleasy Hanks, Luther Smith, and Huey McQuillen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolph Williamson
Piney View
Sunset Memorial Park
God's Tabernacle Church
Gallaher Funeral Services Incomplete
John Wallace Gallaher 36 of Kopperston died Sunday at 3 30 p m in a local hospital. Born June 15 1918 in Coalton he was a machinist for the Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates and a member of Coalton Presbyterian Church and UMWA. Survived by wife Norma Jean Warden Gallaher two children Sharon Lynn Jerry Ray and John Wayne his parents Clyde Otis and Christine Gallaher of Elkins two sisters Edythe Rae Ross of Pineville Marguerite Sidenstricker of Beckley and two brothers Stoddart H Gallaher of Kopperston and George Gray Gallaher of Beckley. Body at Calfee Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wallace Gallaher
Kopperston
Coalton
Clyde Otis
Christine Stoddart Gallaher
Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates
Sharon Lynn
Jerry Ray
John Wayne
Clyde Otis Gallaher
Elkins
Edythe Rae Ross
Pineville
Marguerite Sydenstricker
Beckley
Stoddart H
George Gray Gallaher
Calfee Funeral Home
Examinations Scheduled For Stanaford Postmaster
Examinations for the Stanaford Post Office postmaster will be held open until May 31 by the United States Civil Service Commission. The job pays $2,883 yearly. Applicants must be at least 21, residents for a year, and able to deal with the public. Written tests required. Obtain full details at the Stanaford Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanaford
United States Civil Service Commission
Raleigh County Talent Show lists 125 student acts at Stoco High
The third annual Raleigh County Amateur Contest will stage at Stoco High School tomorrow at 7 30 p m with master of ceremonies Gene Morehouse and 125 participants including vocal solos duets trios and groups across piano guitar dance pantomime and readings backed by guest artists such as E E Warner and the Cole Brothers quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Stoco High School
Gene Morehouse
Freddie Rowles
Bob Winston
Frank Cipolat
Susie Otey
Regina Miles
Paul Hutchinson
Dixie
Richard Vecellio
Rickie Crews
Ronnie Crews
Danny McClure
Johnnie Kilpatrick
Charles Lucas
John Karl Baldwin
Ben Williams
Freda Rainell Bolen
Judy Loew
Sharon Lowe
Odene Birchfield
Bonnie Glenn
Alice Smith
Dorothy
Virginia Franklin
Helen Lilye
Beckley Junior High School
Steco High School
Patricia Costelli
Mary Lou Ferren
Susan Johnson
Nadine Walls
Baltimore Livestock Market Prices Report
USDA Baltimore market notes cattle 2100 head with holdovers 200, steers high choice slaughter average 26.50, most early sales good and choice steers 23.25 to 25.0, calves 300 head with high choice dealers 25 to 26, hogs 1800 head with choice 180 to 220 per hundredweight, sows and other weights listed with varied bids across categories.
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Baltimore
USDA
Choice
Rites Incomplete For POW Victim Paul Crawford
Army Sgt. Paul Daniel Crawford died in a Korean prison camp on June 12, 1951. He was born June 12, 1926 in St Albans, son of George and Lillie Crawford. Survivors include his wife Louise Crawford and six sisters and a brother. Funeral arrangements listed.
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Army
Paul Daniel Crawford
Piney View
Quesenberry and Webb
Korea
St. Albans
George
Lillie Crawford
Louise Martin Crawford
Maxwell Hill
Patricia Ann
Carol Louise
Mary Jane
Junita Garrett
Peggy Reeves
Sophia
Madge Handley
Dorothy Crawford
Indiana
Dollie Williams
Oak Hill
Ann Williams
Huntington
Charlies Crawford
Nabscott
Livestock Prices and Lamb Sale Listings
The market lists 550 lbs at 11.50, 550 to 600 lbs at 10.50, over 600 lbs at 9.50 down. Sheep at 200, and spring lambs 75 to 80 lbs in choice and prime sold at 25.00 each.
Three Towns to Select Candidates This Week
Raleigh County towns prepare nominating slates for upcoming elections. Sophia Town will meet at Sophia High School Thursday at 7 p.m. to nominate candidate slates. Mabscott and Lester also hold meetings this week. Rhodesl Citizens Party names Leon Sanders for mayor with several council candidates. Progressives without any slate as filing deadline nears. New officers take over July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Sophia Town Party
Sophia High School
Citizens Party
Lester
Mabscott
Peoples and Citizens Parties
Paige Cook
Mabscott Recorder
Citizens Party of Rhodesl
Leon Sanders
B. W. Lilly
Joe Dantoni
Charles Farruccia
Victor Augustine
Hayes Maynar
Charles Farruggia
Progressive
Leonard Foley
Clifton Lilly
Beclley Chamber Dues Drive Sees 91 Percent Paid
The Beckley Chamber of Commerce reports that 110 of 120 firms contacted in the annual membership drive have paid dues, a 91 percent result. Lawrence Pruett heads the effort with a ten man team and a list of participating firms including Beckley Hospital Beckley Tire and Rubber Co and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence Pruett
Pruett
H. A. Sloan
Roy Lucas
D. O. Means
Jess Richmond
Harry Lewin
Rodney Webb
W. H. Kester
Wayne Mason
C. C. Maples
Walter Rappold
Saunder’s Cash Grocery
Dr. G. C. Hedrick Jr
George W. Bright
Byus Mankin Lumber Co
Beckley Loan Co
Beaver Coal Corp
Ashworth & Ashworth
Bettina Construction Co
Eatwell Cafe
Beckley Poster Advertising Co
Black Knight Country Club
Dr. FE. B. Wray, Jr. Beckley Industrial Saving & Loan Co
Burlson Motor Co
Beckley Hospital
Applachian Electric Power Co
Dr. J. R. Lewin
Motor Car Supply Co
C&p Amusement Co
Harvey Cabinet Shop
Carter Bros
Moose Club
May Office Service
Greenbrier Dairy Products Co
Mountain Motors Inc
Home Insurance Agency
Elk's Lodge
Elks Club
R. C. Egnor Monument Works
Jones & Naff Motor Co
Kirby Lumber
White Cross Pharmacy
F W. Woolworth Co
Shady Springs Nurseries
New Deal Lunch
Petroleum Products Inc
Beckley Ice & Feed Co
Medical Arts Laboratory Inc
the Pure On Co
J. B. McKenzie
WWNR
Kyle Cleaners Inc
James Lilly Inc
Dairy Queen Stores
R. D. Watts Insurance Agency
Lowe Brothers Electric Service
Beckley Newspapers Corp
Purity Baking Co
G. C. Murphy Co
Number Two Bus
Beckley Harware &Supply Co
H. Wayne Mason
Employee Averts Break In At Local Company Store
An employee of the Tams Company Store is credited by State Police with averting a break in Saturday night. Officers said the employee frightened off a prowler who was attempting to break into the establishment after breaking two bars and a basement window pane.
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Tams Company
Saddler Services Today at Beckley Church of Christ
Funeral services for James W. Saddler Jr were held at 2 p m at Beckley Church of Christ on F Street with Elders Streitferdt Miller and Dunlap officiating Survivors include wife Clara Mae Saddler daughter Millard Ann parents Mr and Mrs James Saddler and brothers Ralph Phillip and Eugene Saddler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Saddler Jr
Beckley Church of Christ
F. Street
Thomas Streitferdt
C. B. Miller
J. H. Dunlap
Saddler
Clara Mae Saddler
Millard Ann
James Saddles
Ralph Phillip
Eugene Saddler
Sister of T. J. McDermitt Dies in Mount Savage Md
Funeral services for Mrs. Pat rick O'Rourke of Mount Savage Maryland sister of T J McDermitt 207 Avon Street will be held Tuesday at Saint Patrick Catholic Church Mount Savage at 9 a m after an extended illness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick O'Rourke
Mount Savage
T. J. McDermitt
Avon St
Saint Patrick Catholic Church
Omitted Name Listed for Shady Spring High Graduation
The Register regrets an error in last week’s graduation list from Shady Spring High School. Odessa Justine Meador’s name was omitted from the published roster and will be corrected in the final records.
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Odessa
Justine Meador
Shady Spring High School
The
Register
DAV to Select Delegates Today
Delegates for the state convention to be held in Parkersburg June 10 to 12 will be chosen at Beckley Chapter No. 18 Disabled American Veterans meeting tonight at 8 in Memorial Building Room 10. The open meeting will discuss the next forget menot sale around June 25 and aim to boost Beckley’s chapter membership while seeking support to host the next convention.
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Parkersburg
Beckley
Memorial Building
James B. Taylor
Beckley Group
Taylor
VA Hospital Open House Draws 500 Visitors
National Hospital Day activities at Buckley Veterans Administration Hospital attracted about 500 attendees. Visitors toured the facility, viewed educational exhibits, and listened to a Sophia High School band concert. An American Legion Auxiliary party served patients unable to attend other events, with 35 volunteers from civic groups aiding.
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National Hospital
Buckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Sophia High School
American Legion Auxiliary
Guilliams Rites Set for Tuesday
Funeral services for Okey Addi son Guilliams 20 of Stanaford will be at Stanaford Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. S. D. Smith officiating. Burial in Stanaford Cemetery. Born Aug 12 1925 in Stanaford the son of Mrs Rose Lunsford Guilliams and the late John Guilliams. Survivors include his mother three brothers James H in England William A in Rochester NY Danny of Stanaford and four sisters Jewel Lawson Aldamae Md Louise Wetzel Harrison Va Genevieve Reynolds Macedona NY Betty Zingo Rochester NY. Body remains at the home until 5 p.m. then to the mother’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okey Addison Guilliams
Stamaford
Weston
Stanaford Baptist Church
Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home
Kentucky Man Jailed On DWI Charge
A Kentucky man, Edward Joseph Nunnelly of Harlan, was jailed in Raleigh County on a driving while drunk charge. State Police arrested him on the West Virginia Turnpike Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Edward Joseph Nunnelly
Harlan
Raleigh
West Virginia
Youth Center Provides Free Entertainment Today
Free entertainment for seniors from Stratton High School observing Kids Day at the school will be offered at the Beckley Youth Center from 3 to 6 pan today. The program features dancing games and refreshments sponsored by center organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratton High School
Beckley Youth Center
Breckenridge Rites Complete for Charles Lewis Breckenridge
Charles Lewis Breckenridge, 50, of Mabscott, will be honored in funeral rites. Services are announced by local funeral home with burial to follow at a nearby cemetery. The deceased is survived by family members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lewis Breckenridge
Mabscott
Country Life Meeting at Mount Tabor Elementary
The Mount Tabor Community Country Life Program holds a meeting on Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Mount Tabor Elementary School. Guest speaker O C Hutchison manager of the Beck ley Farmers Market presents the third place Raleigh County award in the New River Country Life Program for market operations and marketing of vegetables and fruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Tabor
O. C. Hutchison
Beckley
Hutchison
Raleigh County
New River Country Life
Local resident dies. arrangements pending
A local resident died in a hospital on Sunday. The body will remain at the Trent Funeral Home pending the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trent Funeral Home
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Wyoming
R. D. Watts
Stonecoat
Tommy Bailey
Emma Duncan
Helen Willy
Tracy Meadows
Mary Ellen Cole
Stephen Collins
Shirley Smith
Katybelle Pickett
Barney Pippin
George Arnold
J. C. Francisco
Peggy Richmond
Bettina DePaula
Patty Meyer
Jean Benson
Pat Costelli
Anne Kessinger
Jean Farley
Mary Jane Mulholland
Flo Henkle
Chippy Newman
Margaret Dickerson
Betsy Roberts
Jean
Saddler Services Today
McDermitt
DAV
Civitan Chain of Command
Civitan International
Nor-Elect
N. R. Coleman
Roy M. Abagnale
Springfield
Mass
Hagan Stevens
Bristol
Zone Five
Breckenridge
Country Life Meeting
Clus
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