Awards Day Observed At Layland Byrd Pillerman High
Negro activities held award day with Mrs Freeman of Layland and Byrd Pillerman High School hosting. Rev Powell of Stamford spoke at services. Donations to the band totaled 294. Elements include P T A 200 athletic committee 40 Spanish Club 30 and other groups. Seniors named in the program. Local announcements cover visitors and club meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman
Layland
Byrd-Pillerman High School
David Powell
Stamford
V.S. Bland Day
Elliott High School
Eleme
Caun
C. Harris
Smoot
Cole Her
Cole Her and Mrs. B. Tyree
Rand
Eugene Brookins
Vern Wreten
Judith Normen
William Gol Mitchell
S F Strong
Clark
Dora Lauitonetta el
Barbara
Levitla Richardson
Ilmia Rogers
Stewart
West Henriettaington
N . Freddie Thoreon
Sunny
Glee Clit
Henrietta Copney
Alberta el- Sylvia Gate- Reynolds
Deloresynolds
Smith
Jane Wa Morriet Dean
Gloria Smith
Laura Philmore Deweyington
Richor Brown
Charles
Oscar Sland
Weashington
Kenneth Lockett
John Thomas
James Gilbert
Gene Schwalfield
Chester Baker
Jozeph Lewis
Museo Milliner
William Jon Houston McDaniels
James Bord
Samuel Hall
Creelin Daw
Peigs Webb
Muel Hall
Frank Strong
Frank Fralia
Gilbert
William Moore
Eugene
Frank Trughes
Derra Clark
Judit Norman
Robinson
Leonard Moore
Penny Webb
Jane Ward
Sylvia Gatewond
S. W. Williams
Ellis Childs
Emma Dickerson
Louisa
Ward Carter
Cleveland
Peter Carter
Carl E. Boges
Marlington
C. A. Patterson
Mayala Carter
Hinton
Bilis Chiles
Riends
Meadow Creek
Mae Devore
Jean
Cincinnati
Announcements Club No
New Hope Baptist Church
Imogene Foster
Earle Street
Bluefield State College
Raleigh County Alumni Association
Joneses’ Delicatessen
G. Street
J. A. Divers
Welcome Baptist Church
Saint John Holiness Church
Maggis Richmond
Young Peoples Chorus
Melvola
O.F.5
New Hope
Ff Clemons
70 Pass Drivers Tests At Beckley Detachment
Beckley State Police reported 70 people missed driver's tests Tuesday. Among those taking tests were Harold Arthur Buckley Hebecca Hilton and Henry Tarman. Several failed different portions, including physical, oral, and equipment tests. Passing names include Harold Arthur Buckley, several Beckley residents, and others from Beckley and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Detachment
Anul Hobearner
Harold Arthur
Buckley
Hebecca Hilton
Tam
Henry Tarman
R McAmpry
Mildred Graver
Robert Giiex
Lille
Robert Thuuter
Reckless Athendart
Beavers
Earl Gravely
Thiraret Wood
Beckley
Clarence Hardimin
Mary Youngshal
John Fisher
Tams
Ndred Dillon
Aline Hariien
Renny Harper
Harper
Christa Williianss
Mr Hope
Virgie Beverley
Rie Saxty
James Carver
Dry Creek
Larry Tyrey
Pax
Waymond Robertson
Joe HN
Glen Y Taver
Thorne Gaxalone
Ubert
Massey
Arnett
Glorre Lave
Herman Wrhited
John Beckles
Long James Smith
Barata Daniel
Bewles
William Ber Bell
den Moran
Hebert
Mitclhern
Harpe
Dorothy Mi Hope
Ogden Rose Maenard
Lester
Zane Be
Robby Pullen
Harerauis Vali
Quits Laxatives Finds Amazing Relief With All-Bran
A New Jersey woman recalls trying many methods to relieve constipation before starting Kellogg's All-Bran daily. The cereal claims to restore youthful regularity, is rich in iron and vitamins, and is non habit forming. Four cupfuls daily and plenty of liquids suggested. satisfaction guarantee offers double money back after 10 days if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Kellogg's
Local VAUnaffected By Cut in Personnel
The Beckley Veterans Administration Office on McCreery will not be affected by a nationwide personnel reduction of about 2,700 in fiscal year 1953. VA officials say workloads in key programs will not shrink, and hospitals staffed by the Department of Medicine and Surgery are exempt from the layoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Veterans Administration
McCreery
R. A. Barcel
Congress
Washington
DB. C
Department of Medicine and Surgery
New Volumes Added to Raleigh County Library Shelves
Seventy one new volumes join Raleigh County Public Library shelves per librarian Mrs. C H Graham. The additions include 186 general interest, 24 fiction, and 27 juvenile titles with a mix of classic and contemporary works by authors such as James G Gy Herbert Prochnow Emily Kimbrough Peter Putnam Milton Steinberg Rex Stout Truman Nelson Edgar Rice Burroughs and Ruth Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Public Library
C.H. Graham
James G. Gy
Herbert ¥. Prochnows
Emily Kimbrough
Mary D. Larnsan
Peter Put $Giar
Genene Hernold
Berbice W. Carlson
Milton Steinberg
Mr. P
William Hillman
Nina Brown
Parsons
John H. Wilson
Frank G. Ashber
DiBernardo
Julius Berstl
Highland Hawk
Leslie Turner
The
Kirk
Sun
M . Doula
Gabriel Horn
Diplo Wade
Tonat's Folly
Eas General
Fr Filige
Choof
Maria Remarque
Willam Ard
Frank Yeo
Madde Parker
Maury
Bart Spice
Navid Orr
Arthur Maryse
Taylor Caldwell
Tennessee
Alfred Lt. Crave
Ada Severson
Truman Nelson
Howard
Tartewan
Edgar Rice Burrayehs
Enna
Lew
Road Law Penalties in Sullivan Case and Sophia Driver
Demeng Far of Sullivan pled guilty before Judge Charles T. Burdiss to a traffic offense with 875 in fines and costs totaling 254 for license violations. Oran F. Akers of Sophia faces 10 in fines and costs on a separate driving charge. State Police made both arrests.
William Winston Faces Three Break-In Charges in County Locations
William Winston of Sophia waived to the grand jury on three counts of breaking and entering. Arraigned before Magistrate J. P. Meadows, he was remanded to Raleigh County Jail after bond denial. Police say he entered the Eastern Gas and Fuel grill at Statesbury twice and Rhodell Elementary School once, stealing electric razors, watches, cameras, and lighters worth 10.75, plus 48 watches valued at 2125.59 and 448.52 in scrip and currency from the grill on April 10 and May 4. Forty-five dollars in cash was taken from Rhodell Elementary School on April 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Winston
Sophia
J. P. Meadows
Raleigh
Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates
Statesbury
Rhodell
Rhnodel
Winston
Drunken Driving Charge Against Glen Rogers Man
Dana H H Watts about 26 of Glen Ra has posted 56 bond on a drunken driving charge. He was arrested by city police about 4 45 am Saturday. Weekend police actions included warrants for Kenneth Lee Brow and Stanley James Keneske Jr 41 of 16 Orchard Avenue Belmon County Ohio. Bond posted before Magistrate T N Thurman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana HH. Watts
Glen Ra
Kenneth Lee Brow
Oan
Stanley James Keneske, Jr
Orchard Avenue
Sted
Belmont County
Ohio
T.N. Thurman
Three Area Men Enlist in Armed Forces
Ten area men signed for armed forces duty Friday per the U S Army and Air Force Recruiting Station on Prince Street. Seven joined the Air Force for four years heading to Samp Air Force Base New York. three joined the Army for periods up to three years. airmen include Everette Fitzwater 20 Jennings Bolivar Lewis 20 Roy Lee Christian Jr 20 Donald Trevillion Melton 20 Charles Casper Stephens Jr 17 and John Millard Preston 19. James William Tedder 35 of Patosi Missouri goes to Ft George G Meade Md. Allen Haymon Woods 20 Trout Ernest Frassetto Jr 18 Falls Mill Va and another unnamed recruit head to Langley Field Hampton. Navy seamen recruits include James Monroe Quinmond 19 Helen Kevin T Neal Jr 18 Helen and Clarence Jackson son of Ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbrier County
Armed Forces
U. S. Army
Air Force
Prince Street
Army
Samp Air Force Base
N. Y
Everette Fitzwater
Ma Darkington Fitzwater
Jennings Bolivar Lewis
Friars Hill
Martha Ang Lewis
Roy Lee Christian, Jr
Vago
Christine W. Christian
Donald Trevillion Melton
Dunbar
Charles Casper Stephens, Jr
Charleston
John Millard Preston
Huntington
Langley Field
Hampon
Ft. George G. Meade
Allen Haymon Woods
Trout
Salena Johnson Woods
Ernest Frassetto, Jr
Falls Mi Va
James William Tedder
Patosi
U.S. Navy
Bainbridge, Md
Helen
James Monroe Q'imond
Kevin T. Neal, Jr
Vin Ramsey
M. O'Neal
Clarence Jackson
Emery
Ray
Five Truckers Fined On Overweight Charges
Five truckers were fined on overweight and over length charges Thursday per State Police Trooper C C McGraw. William Freeman of Hazelwood North Carolina, Frank C Schiola of Miami Florida, Haywood Cline of Orlando Florida, and Jessie Smith of Ashville North Carolina along with James F Hutchinson of Louisville Kentucky face fines and costs for overweight or over length infractions. Harold E Adkins of Sprague was fined for driving with no license plate and no registration card before Magistrate J E Mays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. McGraw
William Freeman
Hazelwood
N.C
Frank C. Schiola
Miami
Florida
Haywood
J. E. Mays
Bibb to Attend Rotary Session and Assembly
Bibb to attend Rotary session in Lake Placid New York and then Mexico City for the International Convention. He will return to Beckley in early June to plan the annual Rotary Assembly for District 274 set for Beckley on June 27 28. Four members reported at the regular Friday meeting regarding the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
BE. E. Bibb
Beckley
Series of Auto Thefts Charged to Youth 18
An 8-year-old Beckley inmate in Raleigh County Jail faces charges for a string of auto thefts. Wilburt Baker, 18, from Antonio Avenue, an escapee from Lakin Industrial School, was captured May 2 in Mullens, 12 days after leaving the reform institution. He admitted thefts in Morgantown last month, naming several associates. A meeting guest was Cyrus Kump of Elkins, a Democratic governor candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Negra
Raleigh County
Wilburt Baker
Antonio* Avenue
Lakin Industrial School
Mullens
Lakin
Morgantown
Hal Secor
Ray Magee
T. R. Willson
Eugene Scott
Cyrus Kump
Elkins
Rovernor
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Nuttailburg
Nuttalburg Pta
Sadie Blake
PLOTA
St Albans
Quinnimant A
Mrs. Edwarde
Brooks
Milton Brooks
Oak Hill Hospital
Hillcrest Baptist Church
Lachgelly Cemetery
Pearl Bemis
Lachpelly
Apur
Washington Funeral Home
Alvert Simmons
Beckley Hospital
Donald Craddock
Beny Wallace
Margaret Hughes
Stotesbury
Dixie Strats
Bertos
Foy Farley
Clara Welch
Pack
Ellison
Mable del Keadle
Walter Resoco
Mary Cochran
Herschel Wadell
Beaver
Anklin Smith
Crow
Edith George
Edith Richmond
Glen Morgan
Glenora Vandall
Bradley
Thomas Durett
Eunice McBinney
Robert Hensim
Bite Youg
Rosemary Blake
Elbert Beckley
Huvy Yo Goat
Cat Webb
Mabscott
Glenn Wright
Mt Hope
Cecil Prince
Pemberton
Mart Seife
Beekler
Abethene Mings
Mabsentt
Harriet Gries
Crank Laura Worley
Daniel Aduatin
East Berkley
Rend Lowe
Affinity
B Dows
Dorsey Williams
Josephine
Howard Williams
Lilly
Beekie
Louise Wilitan
Jean Rublisher
Jaosephine and
Fello Weship
Sydney Taylor
Jed E
Ruth Moore
Billy Bass
R. Www
Escamever
Stanley Mullening
Dee Jardin Rusa
I6 Ree
Anne Emery
Johans Reb
Merrit Alles
Fine
Triple Plus
Lochans
Clow C. Paul Dace
Eleanor
Smokey
Alice Goudey
Sheila Davies
Raggedy Ann
Cenk
Raggedy “Ann
Gedy Ann
Woodward
Colin S Cone
Gruelle
Bos Five
Radio & Television Service
N. Kanawka St
Glen Rogers
Bibb
Halstead
Ua Pannasil A
Manata
Etail Price
General Electric
Ortna
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