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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1956

Page

8

L. J. Grubb Named President of Beckley Underwriters

L. J. Grubb was elected president of the Beckley Life Underwriters Association at a Friday meeting at the Beckley Hotel, succeeding Basil Minter. Officers include John Faull as vice president F E Daniel as second vice president M E Eller secretary C J Harvey treasurer Edward Richmond state representative William Klein national representative and C E Wiley F W Meyer A L Lovejoy on the board. National Quality Awards were given to Daniel and Klein. A life underwriters training class will start the last week in October and run 25 weeks with applications from D D Canterbury Peoples Life Insurance Co Box 288 Beckley. Canterbury was named training course chairman. Harold Korn chairs the membership committee. The group recesses for summer. next meeting is the last week of September.

Beckley Life Underwriters Association Beckley Hotel L. J. Grubb Basil Minter John Faull F. E. Daniel M. E. Eller C. J. Harvey Edward Richmond William Klein C. E. Wiley F. W. Meyer A. L. Lovejoy Grubb Eller Harvey Richmond, Klein Daniels Daniel and Klein A Life UN Derwriters D. D. Canterbury C O Peoples Life Insurance Co Box 288 Beckley Canterbury Association LUTC Harold Korn

Beckley Park Meter Receipts Totals Reach $1,058.94

City Recorder's Office reports last week's meter collections in Beckley amounting to $1,058.94. Street meters yielded $607.04 and parking lot meters brought in $451.90.

City of Beckley City Recorder's

Major League Boxscores Verbatim From Cleveland and Chicago

Box scores summarize doubleheader results with Cleveland and Chicago. note Busby Doby Minoso and Fox among top performers. final lines show Chicago winning in one game 5 to 4 and 9 to 2 in others. Kansas City and Detroit divisions show Lary and Burdette wins. Washington beat Boston 11 to 7. Cincinnati over Milwaukee 7 to 2. St Louis hammered Chicago 12 to 9.

Cleveland Chicago Abhoa Abhoa Busby Cf Hegan Aparicio Car Wertz Consuegra Lollar Narleski Regalado Daley Busby Smith Lemon Rivera Doby Minoso RBI Philley Fox Wilson Avila Keegan Moss Carrasquel Esposito Naragon W—Wilson L—Mclish U—Paparella Harley Soar Chulak Wynn Harshman Kansas City Detroit Finigan Lopez Slaughter Okaline Simpson Tuttle Zernial Boone Ginsberg House Groth Maxwell Dem Ditmar Thompson Maas Masterson Aber Washington Boston eCravetz Grob Stewart Chakales Yost Runnels Sievers Courtney Goodman Klaus Jensen Zauch Piersall White Brewer Pascual Ramos Stone FitzGerald Poriterfield Kiely Hurd L—Hurd National League Cincinnati Milwaukee

Wreck Victim S Hospitalized In Daniels Crash

Thomas Clifford Radford of Detroit Michigan is listed in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital after a Sunday car truck wreck near Kaye Service Station. He was driving a 1952 sedan that collided with a 1949 truck driven by Haywood C Washburn of Beckley. Washburn uninjured. car totaled and truck damage extensive.

Thomas Clifford Radford Detroit Mich Raleigh General Hospital Daniels Radford Haywood C. Washburn Beckley Kaye Service Station Washburn

Fayette Triangle Is League's Project

The South Fayette Street approach to Beckley will feature a beautified triangle as this year’s project by the Woman's Improvement League. The group engaged Stratton vocational agriculture class to plant laurel there. Workers include Mrs. Anna Clark, Mrs. Pearl Pickens, Mrs. Morrell Taylor and Mrs. Simeon Warren.

Week's services slated at Harper Heights Church of God

Harper Heights Church of God hosts a week of services nightly at 7 30 p m sponsored by the Pastor s Aid Society led by Juanita Irvin. Rev W M Jones oversees today s service with pianist Rev Rufus Woods from Charleston directing Tuesday s program. Wednesday features the deacon board and youth supervision for Thursday s program. Elder Georgia Moon leads Friday s services, a church food sale is set for Saturday, and Elder J C Richardson directs Sunday 11 30 a m services with guest speakers in afternoon sessions from 2 p m to 5 p m.

Harper Heights Thursay Georgia Moon J. C. Richardson

Countians Decline League Nominations

Two Raleigh County League of Postmasters members attended the bi state convention of the Virginia West Virginia National League of Postmasters in Washington D C. Both were nominated for state offices but declined. C L Green Sophia, president of the state association for two years, was renominated as president. Mrs Maude Copeland Killarney refused the nomination for state secretary.

Raleigh County League of Postmasters Virginia - West Virginia National League of Postmasters Washington, D. C C. L. Green Sophia State Association Maude Copeland Killarney

Pledging Started In Building Campaign Mount Tabor High

A campaign aims to raise 100000 dollars for a new Mount Tabor Christian High School building to house 300 students. So far 1800 dollars has been pledged. Principal Frank Pearson will oversee summer contributions at the site.

Mount Tabor Christian High School Frank Pearson

Betty the Girl of My Heart at Ebernetz er Baptist Church

The Baptist Youth Fellowship presents a three act drama Betty the Girl of My Heart at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the Ebe netzer Baptist Church The story follows a girl who after her mother s death becomes a maid in her father s house to be near him Cast includes Francyne Mitchell Doris Ann Martin Verna Mae Wood Patricia Allen James Gray and Robert Allen in key roles

The Baptist Youth Fellowship Betty Ebenetzer Baptist Church Katherine Kavanaugh Francyne Mitchell Peter Graves Thomas Jeffries Jr Mrs. Graves Carnella Spencer Elizabeth Doris Ann Martin Mrs. Jenkins Verna Mae Wood Marie Patricia Allen Martin James Gray Jerry Carmichael Robert Allen

Mrs Mills Suffering Heart Attack In Raleigh General Hospital

Mrs Almeda Mills of Calloway Heights is listed in good condition at Raleigh General Hospital after a heart attack Saturday. The Beckley Rescue Squad administered first aid to Mrs Mills at the scene.

Raleigh General Hospital Almeda Mills Calloway Heights Beckley Mills

Finish the Job Banquet Opens Sophia Church Campaign

Sophia Methodist Church launches a weeklong Building Fund drive with the Let's Finish the Job Banquet at 6 15 p m in Fellowship Hall. Dr R Moorman Parker and several members will give keynote talks as workers are assigned calls to reach members and friends unable to attend.

The Sophia Methodist Church Fellowship Hall R. Moorman Parker J. K. Tosh Carl Neff John Lee Cher James B. Deck Sam Roberts Bill D. Brown

Plan Wildflower Hike in Raleigh County Pilgrimage

Members of the Raleigh County Girls Scout Leaders Association join Mrs. Robert Parker to conduct a wildflower pilgrimage starting at 10 30 a m at Glade Creek Reservoir. The event was not held at her residence before she was taken to hospital.

Raleigh County Girls Scout Leaders Association Robert Parker Glade Creek

Three Enlistments Offered by Marines

Pa t. Sgt. Lonnie J. Nutter announces three enlistment options for high school graduates this year. A three year regular, a four year regular, and a two year active duty enlistment with reserves. Two year enlistees served one year in inactive reserves with no meetings. The Marine Corps runs 140 service schools preparing Marines for 470 specialist jobs including embassy guard duty, State Department assignments, Navy ship detachments, and aviation and military police work. Information from the Raleigh County recruiting station.

Lonnie J. Nutter Beckley Marine Recruiter Marine Corps Marine Corps Reserves T. Sgt. Nutter US State Department Marine Corps Aviation Raleigh County

Girl Scout Association Meeting Transportation Hint

If it rains members needing transportation should call the Girl Scout Office in the Bair Building. All attending are asked to bring their lunch.

Girl Scout Office Bair Building

Rites Today for Mother and Infant in Separate Tragedy

Joint funeral planned for Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth Thomas 42 of 107 Frontier Street and her infant Carl Basil. Dr. Alvin J. Cook to lead at First Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Burial at Sunset Memorial Park. Thomas died after childbirth in local hospital. infant died Sunday evening in hospital. Survivors include Basil G. Thomas, a sister Jeannette Lee, and brothers David and Lowell.

First Baptist Church Dorothy Elizabeth Thomas Frontier St Carl Basil Alvin J. Cook Thomas Hughy Sears Emma Sears Shady Speing

FASTEETH: Secure Denture Plates Fast

Do not worry about loose teeth with FASTEETH powder. It grips plates firmly without gummy taste and provides comfort and security. Kaline non acid formula. Available at drug counters.

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