Beckley College Plans 23rd Commencement and Dance
Beckley College will hold its 23rd commencement Thursday in the Beckley Hotel ballroom, awarding 108 degrees and certificates. Main speaker is U. S. Rep Robert C. Byrd, a former student with an honorary Doctor of Laws, and the ceremony will be followed by a 6:30 p.m. dinner and an 8:30 p.m. alumni dance featuring the Four Notes with Loretta Haddad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley College
Beckley Hotel
U. S
Robert C. Byrd
Sophia
Byrd
G. E. Hartman
G. C. Hedrick
Loretta Haddad
Charles E. Bennett
Herbert W. Wagner
Beckley
William Ray Brakefield
Coal City
Luther Stover
Pax
I Lee Davis
James T. Morgan Beckley
Elwyne Lee Doss
Maevin Spicer
Teddy E. Chaffin
Donald Lee Manning
Bernard L. Owens
Crab Orch
Mary Loraine Webb
Lana
Kenn D. Lilly
Jacob
Farmers Day Pie Contest Scheduled in Beckley
Raleigh County Home Demonstration Agent Marion Essary announces a custard pie baking contest for Farmers Day on June 6 at 2 30 p.m. in Beckley Recreation Building. Sponsors include Appalachian Electric Power Company Beckley Hardware Farm Bureau and local farm women. First prize electric iron second knives third aluminum bakeware. Applicants must bake on site bring own ingredients register by June 1 and give recipe at registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Marion Essary
Beckley Recreation
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Beckley Hardware and Supply
Universal Home Equipment
Farm Bureau
Farm Women’s Clubs
Beckley
Bakers Register
Law Enforcement Hampered By Court Confusion
Phoenix Arizona Louis B Nichols assistant to FBI chief J Edgar Hoover warned at the National Association of Attorneys General convention that law enforcement is hampered by Supreme Court splits on search and seizure. He noted 20 decisions in 14 years with no unanimous ruling in any case and only one unanimous verdict on confession cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix, Ariz
Louis B Nichols
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Supreme Court
Nichols
Convention of the National Assn
Attorneys General
U.S. Supreme Court
High Court
Garage Dismantled By Former Husband
In Charleston Mrs. Bessie Edens told police court her ex husband William Sarver who she split from 16 years ago dismantled her garage while she was at work leaving only the frame and a door. He said he meant to help and did not intend harm. Judge James McWhorter admonished her for letting him stay in the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Bessie Edens
William Sarver
Daily Worker's Plea Refused by Judge
A federal judge ruled that the U S Communist party and its Daily Worker must pay taxes, rejecting the claim that tax collection would threaten their continuation. Judge Richard H Levet said no entity has a right to resist tax collection on such grounds, clearing the way for the IRS to collect assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S. Communist Party
Daily Worker
Richard H. Levet
Internal Revenue Service
Charlotte Dedicates Nike Missile Plant in Charlotte
A multi million dollar Nike ground to air missile plant was dedicated in public ceremonies Monday in Charlotte. The Charlotte Ordnance Missile Plant was built on a former National Guard depot with an estimated 22 million dollars spent on conversion. Douglas Aircraft Co operates the facility for the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N.C
Charlotte Ordnance
National Guard
Douglas Aircraft Co
Weekend label in sermon at St. Pauls Methodist
In Hagerstown Maryland Dr. Vernon Richardson preached at St. Pauls Methodist Church that the sign of the times is the changing name of the Sabbath to the weekend. He traced the term from Holy Sabbath to Sunday and concluded the modern era now calls it the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Vernon Richardson
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Toll hike delayed by Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Harrisburg Pa The Turnpike Commission with a new member vote delayed indefinitely a proposed toll increase on the Pennsylvania Turnpike The 3 1 vote favored the delay while Republican James F Torrance opposed overnight appointment of John F Byrne to secure a majority The plan would raise auto tolls but cut truck charges on the 4084 mile expressway
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
James F. Torrance
John F. Byrne
Philadelphia
Ground Breaking Set June 1 for New Plant
Parkersburg to host a June 1 groundbreaking for Carborundum Metals new plant ten miles south of the city. It will be the first atomic energy facility in West Virginia. Guest speaker Gen. Clinton Robinson of Niagara Falls NY, president of Carborundum Metals and Carborundum Corp of America. The plant will prepare structural metals for nuclear reactors, focusing on zirconium and hafnium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Here
West Virginia
Clinton Robinson
Niagara Falls
N.Y
Carborundum Metals
Carborundum Corp. of America
Parkersburg Board of Commerce
Roane County Homecoming set for September 2
Spencer West Virginia date for the 24th Roane County Homecoming was announced as September 2. Walter H. Lynch of Charleston, president of the sponsoring association, said the event will return to the Roane 4H grounds near Gandeeville where about 10 000 attended the 1955 reunion.
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Spencer
W.va
Roane County
Walter H. Lynch
Charleston
Roane
Gandeeville
Penn grants 1956 57 scholarship to Mas troeni
A Beckleyan Charles J Mastroeni of 431 City Ave has received a University Scholarship from the Graduate Schools of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania for the 1956 57 academic year. Mastroeni is a MIT graduate with a bachelor of science in electrical engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Beckleyan
Charles J. Mastroeni
City Ave
Graduate Schools of Arts and Sciences
University of Pennsylvania
Mastroeni
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Lowe Funeral Slated Tuesday
Funeral services for Fulton Lewis Lowe 62 of Drill Va will be held at 2 p m Tuesday at the residence of Mrs John Fields Drill with the Rev Jay Clark officiating burial will be in the family cemetery at Drill He died Sunday morning after a lengthy illness Survivors include his wife a daughter a sister seven brothers and three grandchildren The body was moved from Webb and Quesenberry Funeral Home to the Fields residence for the funeral day arrangements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Lewis Lowe
Laren Ave
Jay Clark
John Fields
Drill
Lowe
John Lowe
Ella Sanders Lowe
Marfrance Coal Company
Marfrance
Mary Ida Childres Lowe
Ocie Gayne
Minnie Lowe
Bailey
Pat
Clyde
Merrill
Tolley
Quinwood
Irvin
Marion
Taye
Ashland
Webb and
Eight Courses at Raleigh County Vocational School Summer
Summer classes begin June 4 at Raleigh County Vocational School with eight offerings. Registration is open until the first day of classes. Courses include shop, auto mechanics, machinery, drafting, electricity, radio and electronics, woodwork, and building construction for one high school credit. Sessions run 8:45 a.m. start and end July 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
William B. Connoley
Ninth Death in Raleigh County Sunday Accident
Sunday’s ninth Raleigh County traffic fatality of the year occurred on Coal City Whitby Road about 4 30 a m. Clifton Oliver Carr 38 of Sophia was killed when ejected from a car in a crash that injured Jimmie Grose 21 of Tams who was in serious condition at Beckley V A Hospital. Driver Frankie Blevins 21 of Affinity was jailed on manslaughter and drunken driving charges. Another passenger Donald Newman 19 of Affinity was jailed for permitting an unlicensed driver. Harold Harless of Tams was not injured. Carr funeral set for 2 p m tomorrow at Coal City Church with burial at Sunset Memorial Park. Carr a coal miner and U M W A local member and WWII veteran born June 18 1916 in Sophia. Survivors listed, body to Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home then to church. Police warn Raleigh Countians to be alert on roads. This marks a record 9th death this year, surpassing all of 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Clifton Oliver Carr
Sophia
Coal City-Whitby Road
Carr
Jimmie Grose
Tams
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Frankie Blevins
Affinity
Donald Newman
Harold Harless
Coal City
Everett R. Shafer
Sunset Memorial Park
Slab Fork Coal Co
Slab Fork
United Mine Worker’s of America
Winding Gulf
Henry
Mary Mullens Carr
Ronnie Nipper Carr
James
Clifton
Donnie
Florence
Ala
Carl
Carrollton
Hazel McAlpin
Princewick
Herbert Clinton
George Nipper
Tazewell
Hershell Hurt
Raven
Christine Carr
Rose and Quesenberry
Raleigh
Infant’s Services This Afternoon Graveside rites for infant
Graveside rites were scheduled at 1 p.m. today at Workman Creek Cemetery for Ralph Wick Humphrey one day old son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Humphrey Cittsville. The child died at 10 30 a m Sunday in a local hospital. The mother is Margie Mitchell. Survivors include two brothers Bobby and Frankie, three sisters Ann Rosie and Betty all at home and the maternal grandmother Mrs Virginia Bibb of Lochgelly. Funeral Home was in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workman Creek
Ralph Wick Humphrey
Ralph Humphrey
Cittsville
Margie Mitchell
Bobby
Frankie
Ann
Rosie
Betty
Virginia Bibb
Lochgelly
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home
Lions Seek 35 Rooms for State Convention in Beckley
Beclky Lions Club reports over 500 delegates expected at the state convention this weekend. Housing chair J S Larrick says 35 rooms are still needed for delegates from 64 clubs Dunbar to Bluefield will drive daily to the event. Roy Millican elected nominating chairman. June slate due first Tuesday. Lions Queen for Farmers Day to be chosen. June 6 event planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Beckley
J. S. Larrick
Dunbar
Bluefield
Ern
Lions Clubs
Roy Millican
Price Caffee Jr
Fund For Light Conservation
Enlistments in Army and Air Force Listed for May Week
May 18 to 22 enlistment figures show 27 joining the Air Force and 13 entering the Army. The Army roster includes Ercil D. North Hillsboro and Don Knight of E. Rainelle, plus several others from West Virginia towns such as Lochgelly, Asco, Lynee, Skelton, Oakvale, Charleston, Pineville, Bland, Bluefield, Spencer, and Mt. Hope. The Air Force list features George R. Beale Jr. Belle and James T. McCoy of McAndrews among many others from Clay, Elkview, Charleston, Ovapa, Spencer, South Charleston, Stevenson's Mount Hope area, Kilsyth, and Summersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Army
Ercil D. North
Hillsboro
Don Knight
Irene J. Knight
E. Rainelle
Herbert R. O’boyle
Lochgelly
William C. Hall
Asco
William H. Arrington
Lynee
Fred L. Waddell
Wadie W. Haga
Skelton
Gilbert M. Hylton
Oakvale
William C. Hill
Charleston
Gordon R. Hickman
Pineville
Richard C. Wright
Bland, Va
Raymond C. Young
Bluefield
William S. Deel
Spencer
George R. Beale Jr
Belle
Brenton L. King
Gary D. Whaling
Clay
Larry Ross White
Madison
David E. Reed
Elkview
Jackie A. Lawrence
Lowell W. Haines
Ovapa
James T. McCoy
McAndrews
Harrell K. Stockwell
Bobby J. Hamrick
Gandeville
Ralph D. Lane
Fola
Andy R. Rogers
Valley Fork
Norman D. Munsey
South Charleston
Boston M. Patterson
Stevenson
Floyd A. Cresce
Kilsyth
James B. Helton III
James B. Helton Jr
Mount Hope
James L. Cox
James R. Elliott
James E. Elliott
Mt. Hope
Elijah B. Burke
Garland A. Burke
Eccles
Bobby L. Darby
Clifford R. Darby
James E. Castle
Ralph H. Castle
Lewis R. Abshire
Mable P. Albshire
Henry M. Bell
Stephenson
Howard I. Spade
Summersville
Allen H. Clendenin
Tad
Harry E. Fletcher
Ira L. Fletcher
Glen Rogers
Wet Street Blamed For Auto Accident in Beckley
A rain slick street caused an auto crash in Beckley about 10 p.m. Saturday. Day and Nite taxi driver Charles Prince stopped at a red light in front of Beckley Newspapers building when Vergil Tindilia crashed into the taxi from behind. Police estimate damages at $375.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Charles Prince
Prosperity
Beckley Newspapers
Prince St. Vergil Tindilia
Hammer Named To State Office
John Hammer former president of Beckley Jaycees was elected international director from West Virginia at the state Jaycee convention in Fairmont. Beckley attendees included Bill Wilbur Alvin Rohrer Rodney Webb and Hulett Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce
West Virginia
Jaycee
Fairmont
John Hammer
Beckley Group
Jaycee International
Beckley
Bill Wilbur
Beckley Jaycee
Hammer
Alvin Rohrer
Rodney Webb
Hulett Smith
Investments Discussed At Engineer Meeting
Members of the Appalachian Chapter of the West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers heard Robert Q. Jones of Harris Upham Co Charleston at a recent dinner meeting. John discussed investments for engineers emphasizing safety and a 3.5 to 5.5 percent yield. He advised against holding cash and recommended government and corporate bonds and preferred stocks. He noted many reliable brokers and urged laymen to seek adviser guidance before buying stocks, noting commissions generally under one percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian
West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers
Robert Q. Jones
Harris Upham Co
Charleston
John
Two Motorists Held For Drunken Driving
Two men Dewey Day of Raleigh and Marvin Gandee of Spring Hill are jailed in Raleigh County awaiting charges of driving while intoxicated. Day was held at 5:30 p.m. Sunday by State Police and Gandee was arrested at 8:15 p.m. on the West Virginia Turnpike by State Police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Dewey Day
Raleigh
Marvin Gandee
Spring Hill
West Virginia Turnpike
Man Held for Murder Undergoes Operation
An Affinity man held in the Raleigh County Jail for murder was moved to Raleigh General Hospital at 12 30 a m Sunday for an emergency appendectomy. Deputy Freddie Thorne drove James Minnick to the hospital where he was reported in good condition. Minnick faces murder charges in the death of Mack Philip Sheridan alias Philip Sheridan Smith of 408 North Kanawha Street Affinity. Sheridan was killed during an attempted entry into Minnick home on May 19 police said. Minnick waived preliminary hearing to the Raleigh County Grand Jury which convenes June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Affinity
Raleigh County
Raleigh General Hospital
Freddie Thorne
James Minnick
Minnick
Mack Philip Sheridan
Philip Sheridan Smith
North
Kanawha St
Sheridan
Raleigh County Grand Jury
WVU Summer Term Set To Open June 6
Registrar J Everett Long announced about 2200 students will register for the first summer term at West Virginia University starting June 6 and running to July 17. Courses include a European cultural tour, field courses at Camp Arthur Wood in Greenbrier County, and workshops in forestry geology home economics clothing construction nursing education reading and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Everett Long
West Virginia University
Western
Europe
Camp Arthur Wood
Greenbrier
4-H Leaders Attend State Conference in West Virginia
Four Raleigh County 4-H Club leaders depart for the State 4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference at Jackson's Mill. Jacque McKinney of Soak Creek, John Hart, Jewell Hart of Slab Fork, and James Lowry of Sophia are listed as attendees. Conference features include tractor maintenance, water safety, tribal meetings, recreation, swimming, vespers, council circle, and parties. Lula Turner receives a city permit for porch and pantry construction totaling 219 dollars with a 1.25 dollar fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson's Mill
Raleigh County
Jacque McKinney
Soak Creek
John and
Jewell Hartson
Slab Fork Club
James Lowry
Sophia Club
Five Months Left To File Claims Against Governments
Chairman Whitney Gillilland of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission urges filings before September 30, 1956, for U S nationals seeking compensation under Public Law 285 against Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania. The law pays the first 1,000 of awards in full, with possible shortfalls borne by claimants. remaining amounts, if any, stay as government claims. Inquiries and claim forms go to the Commission in Washington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney Gillilland
Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of
United States
Bulgaria
Hungary
Romania
Gilliland
Washington, D. C
Foreign Claims Settlement Commission
Washington
D. C
Sorority Hosts Tea for Senior Girls from Four High Schools
Senior girls from Byrd Prillerman DuBois Lincoln and Stratton High Schools were entertained by Epsilon Delta Omega of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at Morton Reaves School. Guests enjoyed pink rose centerpieces, sandwiches and fruit punch, with souvenir baskets and music throughout. Mrs. Ruth Dandridge led group games and Mrs. James Rowland received a going away gift. Junior hostesses included Grace Witten Velma Day Doris Martin and Grace Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsilon Delta Omega
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Byrd Prillerman
DuBois
Lincoln
Stratton
Morton Reaves
Ruth Dandridge
Richard Banks
Basileus
James Rowland
Grace Witten
Velma Day
Doris Martin
Grace Brown
Raymond Green
Sam Webb
Charles Jones
Rosetta Payne
Garland Robinson
Howard Monroe
Shepherd Tyree
Adelaide Davis
Jack Livisay
Naomi Crawford
Herbert Buckley
Theodore Banks
Bluefield
Mount Tabor PTA Elects Holt President for 1956 57
The Mount Tabor Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association elected officers for the 1956 57 year after a brief business session on Monday. Mrs. William E. Holt was chosen president with Mrs. W C Patterson as vice president, Mrs. Charles Akers secretary, and Mrs. Dartley Pettry treasurer. Odell Jessup, outgoing president, introduced the new officers at a post election covered dish dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Tabor
William E. Holt
W. C. Patterson
Charles Akers
Dartley Pettry
Odell Jessup
Moose honors Shumate for civic efforts at lodge
D. D. Slick Shumate chairman of civic affairs for Beckley Moose Lodge 1606 received a citation Wednesday from lodge governor Harry Habrie for organizing dances parties and entertainment. The meeting also voted to donate 250 to the Beckley Babe Ruth baseball league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D
Slick’’ Shumate
Beckley
Beckley Post Office Joins National Defense Plan
Beckley post office partners in a nationwide civil defense effort to bolster morale during emergencies. FCDA Administrator Val Peterson and Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield approved the plan which uses existing government machinery to aid in handling Emergency Change of Address cards and delivery for evacuees. Beckley trucks will serve as emergency civil defense vehicles with eight inch decals reading This Is A Unit of Your Civil Defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Post Office
A. Fray Lilly
Beckley
Val Peterson
Arthur E. Summerfield
FCDA
Civil Defense Welfare Services
Post Office Department
Burke Named Commander in Raleigh County Legion Post
W. A. Gene Burke was elected commander of Raleigh County American Legion Post 32 Tuesday night, succeeding William Brown. Officers installed include Holliday, Pettry, Belton, Locke, Thompson, Moorefield, Hazelwood, Dickinson, Houchins, Fugitt, Johnston, and Goode. Fritz Heller addressed members on what the Legion means to the community, and the group voted to sponsor a boy to Boys State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
Gene” Burke
Raleigh County
American Legion
William
Bill” Brown
I. 0. Holliday
Howard Pettry
Les Belton
Kermit Locke
J. A. Thompson
T. C. Moorefield
al Hazelwood
Charles Dickinson
Bill Houchins
W. R. Fugitt
C. M. Johnston
H. H. Goode
Arme
Fritz Heller
Washington
Legion
Woodrow Wilson High teen named Raleigh County camp rep
Norma Gunderson, 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Gunderson Beckley, is chosen as Raleigh County Red and Gun Club representative to the Conservation Camp at Camp Caesar. The first week in June, Teleik Davis, former local conservation officer, will direct the camp with boys and girls from across the state attending. Specialists will teach conservation classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson High School
Raleigh County
Red and Gun Club
Camp Caesar
Norma Gunderson
Norman Gunderson
Beckley
Gunderson
Teleik Davis
Randolph Macon College Announces Degree Candidate
Randolph Macon College Ashland Virginia lists John Harvey Mason Jr Beckley as a candidate to receive a bachelor of arts degree during the commencement on June 3 Mason is the son of Mr and Mrs J H Mason 106 Ball Street and a 1952 Harrisonburg High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph<Macon College
Ashland
John Harvey Mason Jr
Beckley
Mason
J. H. Mason
106 Ball Sr
Harrisonburg High School
Full time professionals in law and insurance advised
A reader explains that a lawyer should handle legal matters while a full time insurance agent should handle insurance needs. Part time agents may sell unrelated products and be unavailable for claims, so choose dedicated professionals for service and representation.
Clinebell versus Ewing case continued to August term
Ray Clinebell sues Jake B. Ewing and the matter is moved to the next term of Raleigh County Circuit Court. An injunction restrains Joe Bragg Ermine Plumley and Buster Bennett from timber dealings on Maples land along Farleys Creek after a $500 bond by Crewe C Maples. Bragg allegedly cut 36 locust posts and transported them to a Plumley Bennett saw mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Clinebell
Jake B. Ewing
Raleigh County
Joe Bragg
Ermine Plumley
Buster Bennett
Crewe C. Maples
Bragg
Farley's Creek
Plumley and
Bennett
Plumley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ell H. Jackson
McAlpin
Roy B. McGraw
Beaver
Eva Maxine Anderson
Shady Spring
Freda Ellen Phillips
Coolridge
Shirley Suttle
Wande Hatcher
Charles E. Acord
Clarence T. Cheetham
Arland David Dix
Robert M. Easley
Randal W. Hicks
Jack P. Lawton
Melvin Crewe Maples
Norman N. Miller
Jewel G
Amigo
Mary Elizabeth Prince
Glen Morgan
John William Stack Jr
Carol Cooper Stover
Delia Shelton Arthur
Carolyn Berry Bryant
Loretta Mae Lyons
Barbara Paige McNicol
Joyce Ann Richards
Charlotte Ann Slater
Thelma Shelton Allen
Irene Jewell
Carol Barker
Patricia Barker
Rhodell
Hattie Brown
MacArthur
Delma Jean Bernath
Nike Missile
Pennsylvania
Jured
Grose
Harless
Infant's
Air
W. W. Bragg
Mack Halsey
Thompson Drug
Sandy Soto, JR. Beckley
W. Va
WVU
City Recorder's
Lula Turner
Smoot Ave
New York, N. Y
Whitehall Pharmacel Compal
Gov'ts
Sorority
Mr. Tabor Pta
Holt
Moose
Mt. Tabor
John Reid
Oscar Davis
J. D. Stanley
National Defense Plan
Burke Is
Legion Post
Him
W.W. Carter
R. D. Watts
Insurance Agency, Inc
Columbus
Chica
Pleomont
Clinebell Vs. Ewing
Abe
Arate
Eve
Arama Anton
Atta
Tae
Pra
Achian
Tiltic Four
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