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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1958

Page

2

Concord College to Hold 8th Annual Commencement

The 8th annual commencement at Concord College Ath ens will begin at 10 a.m. on May 29 with ten seniors receiving bachelor degrees the largest class to date Dr Andréx David Holly vice president University of Tennessee will speak. Commencement Week opens with a Sunday baccalaureate at 1 a.m. Dr Leonard Riggleman Morris Harvey College president will address the class of 1958. The Concord College Choir directed by Edward Williams will provide special music Pencil makers estimate pens still handle about 90 percent of U S writing jobs.

Concord College Athens Tals Andréx David Holly University of Tennessee Leonard Riggleman Morris Harvey College Edward Williams

Plan Church Of God Conference Beckley June 17 21

The annual Church of God State Convention will be held in Beckley from June 17 through 21. A final meeting of officers and councilmen in preparation for the convention was held in El Chico Beckley Tuesday with attendees listed including Hollis Green G C Hamby Donald T Penderton E J Gibson and others. Evening speakers will include Jake Roberts of Tampa Fla and Billy Sunday Myers of North Carolina as Bible teacher.

Church of God Beckley el Chico Hollis A. J. Gardner War R. C. Hodges Charleston E. Jennings Huntington J. F. L.narrah Clarksburg Jake Roberts Tampa, Fla Billy Sunday Myers North Carolina

Township records show 147 years of public gripes in New Jersey

Town officials note complaints on road conditions and other public affairs date back to colonial times. historic municipal records reveal a long history of civic feedback and caustic commentary in Ranklin Township, New Jersey.

Ranklin Township N. J

Crescent PTA Elects New Officers At Meeting

Henderson heads Crescent Elementary PTA as James Henderson is elected president and Tom Allen first vice president. Patty Swarthout presented scout paintings for the teachers’ lounge while students earned honors in spelling, athletics, and citizenship. Clyde Law praised volunteers and sixth graders toured Charleston as the article notes a historical parachute jump claim from 1919.

The Crescent Parent-Teacher Association Eld James Henderson Tom Allen Clarence Gillespie Robert Taacker Jo Anna Ubeda Speller Howard Lambert Mary Susan Gilbert Peter Karvasky Robert Short Joe Giampalo Ricky Bland Betty Avis Connie Fazio Everett Wray Donna Hodson Kenneth Smith Ronnie West Lewis Lewin Guy Amato Miss Ubeda Clyde Law Joseph X. Fazio Charleston

Woman Admits Attempt to Bribe Officer for Release

A Shady Spring woman, Anna Lee Hornsby, admitted attempting to bribe State Trooper J N White to release two drunken companions, Linda Lilly and William Adkins, after being stopped in Beaver. She was jailed at 1 20 a m and released after the admission with no action on the bribery charge.

Spring Raleigh Anna Lee Hornsby J.N. White White Beaver Linda Lilly William ‘Adkins Lilly Adkins

Eleven Dealers Sell 67 Cars In Three Days

Eleven of Raleigh County's 33 auto dealers joined the You Auto Buy Now program and sold 67 cars in three days. Secretary Roger Sharp notes 20 were new cars and 47 were used cars, with four dealers reporting new car sales and seven dealers contributing to the used car total.

Williams Child Rites Held Today at Sand Branch Cemetery

Graveside services were held for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Williams Bradley at 10 a.m. in Sand Branch Cemetery. The baby died at birth in a local hospital at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Keyser Bryant Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Lonnie Williams Bradley Sand Branch Keyser - Bryant Funeral Home

Multiple Sclerosis Talk Set by TriState Chapter

Dr. Thomas W. Holbrook Huntington neurosurgeon will discuss The Structural Changes in Multiple Sclerosis at the TriState chapter meeting of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The event is Tuesday May 27 at 8 p.m. in the Cabell-Huntington Health Center auditorium Huntington. The talk closes the educational series until September.

Thomas W. Holbrook Huntington TriState Areas National Multiple Sclerosis Society Cabell-Hunting Ton Sixteenth 'Street

Concert Group To Meet For Board Elections Tonight

Beckley Community Concert Association schedules an 8 p.m. meeting in the Raleigh County circuit courtroom to elect Board of Directors and discuss activities. Dr. Fred Richmond will preside in Mrs. Wickham’s absence. William B. Connoley notes 27 county high school students will graduate at 7 30 p.m. tonight at Raleigh County Vocational School. correction on Friday timing.

Beckley Community Concert Association Raleigh County Fred Richmond Thomas B. Wickham William B. Connoley Raleigh County Vocationali Te School Register

Restuaranteur Second Guessing Would Have Done More Advertising

Advertising managers note services businesses gain from local newspaper ads as Albert French Restaurant in New York spends 50000 yearly. Owner Joseph Brody says strong ads create demand and headlines mix newsy copy with restaurant data. Local newspapers prove most effective and economical for focal markets. Hair-raising moment in Marshall Arkansas shows Leroy Martin struggling to part hair. mother watches.

Joseph M. Ressa Albert French New York Joseph Brody Brody Crossroads

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