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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1958
Page
14
A city coal seam at New River Park drew officials attention during a Tuesday tour led by Mayor A. K. Minter and local leaders. Minter proposed developing the outcrop as a park exhibit to boost tourism as the City Council planned further discussion that night.
Plans are complete for Atkinson Shopping Center on Johnstown Road adjoining the existing complex at Johnstown Road and Vance Drive. Construction will start early spring 1959. Unit mix includes a drug store hardware and variety store supermarket jewelry shop and barber. Additional tenants may be added later.
Funeral arrangements remain incomplete for James Uriah Bird 89 of St. Petersburg Florida formerly Beckley West Virginia who died Tuesday after a two month illness He was born August 1 1869 son of John Sanford Hopkins Bird and Sarah Elizabeth Vermillion Bird He was a Baptist Church and Beckley Masonic Lodge member He resided with his daughter Mrs Albert Colton in St Petersburg for two years Survivors include wife Ella Bird Huntington one daughter Mrs Albert Colton three brothers G M Bird Athens Dr K S Bird Gary H G Bird Beckley one sister Mrs Mae Ropedy East Radford Va and three grandchildren The body is at Melton Mor-
The Rev A H Wilson pastor of First Christian Church will visit the American Bible Society in New York City on November 18 and 19. He is vice president of The Christian Churches and a member of the Society Advisory Council, which meets annually at Bible House to discuss plans and budgets. This marks the 40th year of the Advisory Council meeting with the Society. The American Bible Society, serving U S churches, operates in over 3 countries and publishes Scriptures in more than 200 languages.
This editor note reflects on the 10th Mental Hospital Institute held in October, noting APA origins and broadened membership. It highlights West Virginia participation, budget constraints, and the need for staff training to improve hospital operations despite financial barriers.
Mrs Gladys Mosley of East Beckley died Monday night in a local hospital. The body will remain at the iC D Trent Funeral Home.
Princeton pharmacist Charles E. Lohr told Beckley’s Hoge Cook Men’s Bible Class the church is limping not leaping, lacking prayer and Bible reading. He urged a 30 day daily Bible plan and warned of wealth and worldliness eroding early church power. The event drew about 160 attendees with music by the Ambassador Quartet from Appalachian Bible Institute.
Charles Griffith and Bill Houch will represent Maxwell Hill Elementary School PTA at Raleigh County Council for PTA. Alternates Howard Brown and Shelby Stump were also appointed, with Ira Richmond noting science kits and library books purchased. Glenna Legg’s room won the classroom prize for most parents present.
Richard L. Wiseman of Beckley was released from Raleigh County Jail after a 10 day sentence was suspended by Magistrate Cotton White once fines and costs were paid. He previously was arrested by State Police and jailed Sunday. Wiseman also forfeited a $175 bond in Beckley Police Court on charges of reckless driving failing to stop when signaled and speeding.
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