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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1947

Page

7

Soldier Tells Story Of Escapees In Kentucky Robbery Case

Jasper Nease, 21, a McRoberts Kentucky soldier, describes becoming numb after a jury convicts him of armed robbery tied to Vernon Hodge's death. Nease and two companions, escapees from Fort Knox, face death sentence or trial on murder and robbery charges in Perry County near Hazard.

Associated Press Otisville Jasper Nease McRoberts Nease Vernon Hodge Louisville Kentucky River Hazard Herbert H. Workman Tesla W. Va Daniel T. McPeak

Negro Baby Clinic Held by Raleigh County Health Dept

The well baby clinic in Raleigh County run by the health department drew about 40 attendees on Wednesday, with many turned away for lack of appointments. Parents are urged to pre book for future clinics, and attendees must be six months to six years old with a responsible adult. Immunizations can be given for whooping cough. immunizations for general attendance occur by appointment, and special immunization slots are offered on Saturday mornings.

Raleigh County Health Department Mabel Lewis Lewis

4-H Corn Trials Start In Raleigh County

i H ers to Carry Out Corn Trials in Raleigh County will conduct trials to show adapted hybrid corn value. Five clubs participate including Cittsville Coal City Piney View Prosperity and Pembertton. Seed distribution via Southern States Coop stores follows recommendation by county agriculture staff.

Raleigh County Southern States Cooperative Service Beckley Donald Lockley Cittsville Marietta Meadows Coal City Club Charles Irwin Piney View rClub Franklin Parker Dean Coleman Jane Samples Pembertton Club Paul Stewart Billy Neal Prosperity Club Southern States Cooperative Store

YMCA Meeting Postponed to June

The YMCA committee meeting scheduled for Friday night has been postponed to next month due to a conflict with the Elks minstrel show at the Memorial Building. Officers will be nominated at the June meeting.

YMCA Ymca Committee The Elks Memorial

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