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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1955

Page

6

Dr Laing Attends Osteopathic Meeting in Williamsburg

Dr J M Laing of Beckley attended the 49th annual convention of the Virginia Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons held in Williamsburg Virginia on Friday and Saturday. Guest speaker was Dr John W Mulford of Cincinnati president of the American Osteopathic Association who spoke on the current doctor shortage.

J. M. Laing Beckley The Virginia Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Williamsburg John W. Mulford Cincinnati American Osteopathic Association

Beaver Elementary Names Top Graduates in Class of 19??

Rev. Virgil Cook delivered the commencement sermon for Beaver Elementary School exercises held midweek. Valedictorian Phyllis Belcher and salutatorian Margaret Shepherd led a graduating class that included Judy Colbaugh Linda Colbaugh Betsy Deeds Frances Jean Grimet Shirley Mees Catherine Moore Drema Mulins Rita Akers Patricia Bennett Kitty Dillion Judy Mann Carol Mays Marilyn Pendleton Myrtle Shrewsbury Wilma Wood Rondie Cole David Deeds Tommy Grose Harry Grimet Aron Martin James Morgan Henry Moye George Smith Ernest Stover Glendon Anderson Leslie Bovaird Franklin Lucas Stewart Shannon Katherine Shuck.

Beaver Elementary School Phyllis Belcher Margaret Shepherd Virgil Cook Judy Colbaugh Linda Colbaugh Betsy Deeds Frances Jean Grimet Shirley Mees Catherine Moore Drema Mulins Rita Akers Patricia Bennett Kitty Dillion Judy Mann Carol Mays Marilyn Pendleton Myrtle Shrewsbury Wilma Wood Rondie Cole David Deeds Tommy Grose Harry Grimet Aron Martin James Morgan Henry Moye George Smith Ernest Stover Glendon Anderson Leslie Bovaird Franklin Lucas Stewart Shannon Katherine Shuck

Pemberton Man John Berry Charged With Grand Larceny

John Berry 31 of Pemberton faces a grand larceny charge and is set for a hearing this week before Magistrate J P Meadows. He was held in Raleigh County Jail on the charge since 1 30 p m Saturday by State Police.

Pemberton John Berry J. P. Meadows Berry Raleigh

Probe Garden Hose Theft in Beckley

Beckley police investigate the theft of a 50 foot green garden hose reported by Louis Fanti of 371 Mankin Ave. The theft is believed to have occurred Thursday night.

Beckley Louis Fanti Mankin Ave

Beckley Man to Receive Notre Dame Law Degree

Beckley resident James C. Higgins will earn a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Notre Dame at the 110th annual commencement on June 5.

James C. Higgins Beckley University of Notre Dame

Raleigh County Boys State delegates selected for 19th session

Raleigh County will send nine juniors to the 19th Mountaineer Boys State at Jacksons Mill June 6 to 11. Delegates will learn state government by practical action and compete in a mock election and officer selection among Nationalists and Federalists.

Raleigh County Charles F. Lucas Beckley Boys State Raleigh Leonal O. Bickel Fairmont American Legion Board of Public Works Supreme Court W. R Bill) Fugitt West Virginia Athletic Association Legion Department Jackson's Mill

Beckley Recruiter Tops Nation in Air Force Enlistments

Antonio Junco of the Beckley Recruiting Station is named the nation’s leading Air Force recruiter, with 277 enlistments in ten months and over 600 since his stint began. The Moundsville native and former Navy man set a local single month record of 76. He has earned five commendations from Col. Peter Taylor and credits hard work and plenty of enlistment blanks.

Antonio Junco Beckley Air Force United States Junco Moundsville Navy Peter Taylor Harrisburg

Bicycle Licenses To Be Sold 1955 56

Bicycle licenses for 1955 56 will be sold at Beckley City Hall Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The police department will issue the licenses which cost 50 cents, per city recorder’s office announcement.

Beckley City Hall Police Department City Recorder’s Office

Ohio Northern to Graduate 173 in Sunday Ceremony

Herbert Charles Lawson of 710 South Oakwood Street is among 173 ONU graduates. Lawson will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy at the commencement on Sunday, June 5.

Ohio Northern University Herbert Charles Lawson South Oakwood St Lawson

Vennari to Speak To Beckley LWV

Paul Vennari member of the House of Delegates will address the Beckley League of Women Voters unit meeting at 7 30 p m His topic will be voting machines Mrs John Gorsia is hostess at 112 East Main St as the group circulates a referendum petition in Raleigh County

Paul Vennari House of Delegates Beckley League of Women Voters League Raleigh John Gorsia East Main St

Bowers Cemetery Clean Up Started

A citizens group led by William Bugen and Mrs Mary Booth began a clean-up at Bowers Cemetery Coal City clearing bushes briars and nearly fencing the grounds The 50 year old cemetery once owned by the late G W Bowers who was buried there in 1928 and allowed public burial now seeks funds from Mrs Booth notes $50 is requested

Bowers Cemetery Coal City William B. Nugen Mary Booth Beckley G. W. Bowers

School Petition Involves High School Pupils Only

Austin Hatcher, a Cleveland Elementary School patron, issued a Sunday statement clarifying remarks in a petition circulated in his community. He says the petition aimed to help high school pupils and was not intended to reflect on the teacher or the school program.

Austin Hatcher Cleveland Elementary School Hatcher Cleveland

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