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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1956
Page
8
Beckley Police Chief James H. Poole calls on motorists pedestrians and parents to exercise extra caution with the school term ending and summer vacation beginning. He notes increased pedestrian traffic and children at play across Beckley urging heightened alertness to prevent accidents.
Two sixth graders Linda Zorio and Barbara Gwynn shared the Civitan Citizenship honors at Central Elementary, a first for Beckley Civitan eight year history. Linda captained safety patrols and rode to Washington for the rally while Barbara excelled in safety patrols, spelling and cheerleading, with both maintaining an E average.
Four Glen Daniel Elementary School students shared scholastic honors at graduation exercises in the Coal Marsh Baptist Church auditorium on Wednesday night. Valedictorian was Thomas Edward Crites, son of Guy Boggess. Co salutatorians were Janet Marie King and Claudia Ann Worley, daughters of Paul King and Claude Worley. Honor student was Lawrence Edward Ferguson, son of Ben Ferguson.
Ben Porterfield of 810 Johnstown Road says motorists crash into his front yard on a dangerous curve. He has failed in past barriers and now vows to sue the State Road Commission and city after a 32 year old Quinwood man wrecked into his yard on Wednesday, marking the 27th such incident.
Three Raleigh County youths will graduate today at the West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind in Romney. Paul J. Langan of Louisville will deliver the commencement address. Graduates are James Marlin Lambert Ernest Elmer Hairston and Earl John Jackson Jr.. the class includes twenty four deaf and eight blind students.
Charles Levine of Beckley and Charles ton, known as Poor Charlie, opened a three day Blue field Coal Show. He drew one of the largest crowds in a 10th year entry, gave away black derby hats, and posed visitors at his Poor Charlie sign.
An accidental powder explosion at Republic Steel's Hunter mine in Whitby injured two men. Investigators Mason Fink and J L Petty traced the blast to stray electrical current likely from a two inch pipe line. Dennis Wilson, 41, remained in fair condition after surgery. Marvin Lilly, 41, was released with not serious injuries. The mine had resumed operations earlier this year after a long shutdown.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows held its fourth official meeting at the Sons of Italy. Committees named include Constitution and by laws Clarence Wooten William Klein and Albert Goodman Visitation Albert Goodman B B Chambers O R ma e John W Hall and E A Membership O R Taylor George Bonds Kyle Davis and Loren P Savage Scrapbook James R Bond Marion Johnson James Lemon and Roscoe Williams Program Dr Richard Godin Lacy Wood and M G Jarrell Memorial Day services were arranged by Rev C E Walker and Rev T R Cooper Trustees Dr B E Silverman Albert Goodman and George Harvey reported negotiations for a permanent meeting place are under way.
Five suits were dismissed with three awards in Raleigh County Circuit Court this week. T. G. Todd must recover 432 dollars from Acme Construction Co. Crab Orchard Planing Mill Inc. received 1357.28 from Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow W. Cook. Electrolux Corp. case and Lambert against British Insurance Co. were dismissed. Elk Refining Co. ordered to recover 1195.88 from Robert L. Bailey. Additional dismissals included Barkman v Nutter Hodel v Harper and Harper v Hodel.
Lincoln Elementary School PTA elected officers for 1956 57 led by new president A F Cappellari. Officers include first vice president Mrs James Mahoney second vice president Mrs Robert Lamb third vice president Woodrow Bales secretary treasurer Mrs James Prince. Graduates presented the PTA program and awards were given to patrol members and students with perfect attendance. the best citizenship award was presented as well.
A singing convention led by O. O. Kidd of Slab Fork will be held at the Soak Creek Gospel Tabernacle in Sophia from May 28 with daily services at 7 p m through June 8.
Seven area students were honored at Morris Harvey College in Charleston for achievements in football baseball student council basketball and the George King award for all around basketball excellence. Recipients include Larry Powers Jerry Cook Carlos Cook Lewis McManus Lelan Richmond James Vandell and Luther Stover with ties to Prosperity Beckley Beaver Meadow Bridge Pax and relatives noted.
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