Beckleyan Admits Miners Equipment Theft
James A. Farley, Beckley conservator of the peace, traced $500 worth of miner clothing stolen from Lillybrook Coal Co at Affinity to Harold Nichols, East Park Negro. Nichols waived grand jury charges, posted $1,000 bond, and admitted the theft after being confronted in the mine bath house. Several pairs of shoes caps and belts were recovered at a downtown shop. owner paid $35.50. Farley continues investigation promising to return goods to owners with receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillybrook Coal Company
Affinity
James A. Farley
Farley
Harold Nichols
East Park
Beckley
Grand Jury
J. P. Meadows
Raleigh
Nichols
Henry Smith
Sophia
Nickols
County Court Faces Budget Shortfall Amid Spending Surge
Raleigh County's quarterly financial report shows $135,097 spent July through October, averaging $37,770 monthly, with $241,684 remaining of an $380,000 year budget. The document lists remaining balances for numerous offices and line items across the county government, indicating potential deficit spending if current levels continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Justice's Court
Hungry horse drains Raleigh Humane Society funds
A hungry horse wandered into Raleigh Heights near Austin Avenue and refused to leave. Owner of the animal is urged to claim it by paying accumulated board, or the Raleigh County Humane Society may sell the horse to cover costs. The horse was temporarily boarded by D. C. Hawley after being found on Emmett Davis’ lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Humane Society
W. C. Dick
Raleigh Heights
Emmett Davis
Austin Avenue
Davis
D. C. Hawley
Hawley
Deputy Arrests Virgie Lovern in Trespass Charge
Virgie Lovern of Crab Orchard was lodged in Raleigh County Jail on a trespassing charge. Deputy Sheriff Isaac Buckland arrested her and she will appear before a magistrate today. Fillmore Snow and Burrell Christier of Glen White were sent back to jail to serve six months after petty larceny conviction by Judge W. A. Riffe. Samuel Massy and Omar Massy, both of Arnett, jailed after one to five year sentences for grand larceny. James and Denny Henderson of Marsh Fork also sentenced, to be sent to Moundsville State Penitentiary. jailer Bowles noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgie Lovern
Crab Orchard
Raleigh
Isaac Buckland
Fillmore Snow
Burrell Christier
Glen
W. A. Riffe
Samuel Massy
Omar Massy
Arnett
Riffe
James
Denny Henderson
Marsh Fork
Moundsville State Penitentiary
W. F. Bowles
Social Worker Jobs Open in Civil Service Announcement
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination to fill social worker positions with salaries from 3825 to 5400 dollars yearly. Openings are in Veterans Administration hospitals and regional offices in Washington DC, across the United States, and in Puerto Rico. Applications and forms available from Henry Kent at Beckley post office or civil service offices in Washington 25 DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United State Civil Service Commission
Veterans Administration
Washington, D. C
United States
Puerto Rico
Commission
Henry Kent
Beckley Post Office
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Washington 25
D. C
One Fire Burns In District Six Area
A small forest fire on Indian Creek in Wyoming County was the only blaze yesterday in six counties. It covered about a quarter acre and was extinguished by Wyoming County forest protector W. F. Blankenship. A reported fire at Toney Fork was smoke from a sawmill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek
Wyoming County
F. O. Frazier
W. F. Blankenship
Frazier
Toney Fork
Tuesday Radio Schedule Highlights from Silent Hour to News & Variety
A dense listing of radio programming for Tuesday November 14, detailing show times from 6:00 PM through 11:00 PM. Programs span news, sports, dramas, comedies, music, fiction, and audience participation across networks CBS ABC MBS MBA and others, with multiple offerings per hour and alternating hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Cbs Network
Mbs-East Kiddies
Mbs- West
Nbe
Cbs
Nbe Beulah
Cbs News
Mbs
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Cbs Armstrong
SBS
Abe Gabriel Heatter
Cbs Evening
Cbs Opera
Abc
Fanny Brice
Bob Hope
Luigi
John Steele
Treasury
Abe Dollar
Abe Ben Pollack
News & Variety
All Neta
Beckley Women's League starts UN study
The Beckley Provisional League of Voters began its first regular session by naming eight committees and launching a United Nations study, part of its path to becoming a permanent league in March. President Elizabeth O'Dell led nominations while members emphasized education, town study, and a proposed bulletin for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Provisional League of Voters
United Nations
Provisional League
Elizabeth O’dell
Wayne Reynolds
Eugene Scott
Harold Riffe, Jr
John Ward
Bess Kate Snyder
Oriie Lilly
L. T. Putman
Stuart Angel
Nathan Pickus
Albert Tieche
James Windle
G. Evelyn Thompson
C. S. Bepler
W. C. Dick
Bessie Carroll
U. N
Fred Hurt
Know Your Town Committee
J. Howard Griffith
C. C. Sanders
League
World Organization
Carroll
Bepler
Bad Pedestrian Habits Serious Police Warn
Beckley Police Sgt. Tom Cumbow warned on a local radio broadcast that sound pedestrian habits come from repetition and can be taught by practice. He cited that bad habits are dangerous and noted that in a recent year over 17 000 people were killed and more than 300 000 injured by poor pedestrian behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Tom Cumbow
Cumbow
Thrown Rock Sends 2 Juveniles to Jail
Two Bluefield juvenile boys were jailed in Raleigh County on destruction of property charges after allegedly throwing a rock at a car owned by Chessie Bennett of Bluefield, causing $5 in damages. Also jailed were two 15 year olds from Eccles on breaking and entering. Otis Anderson, 33, of Beaver, was jailed on driving while intoxicated charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Raleigh County
Chessie Bennett
Eccles
Saveaes
Otis Anderson
Beaver
Seven Couples Seek Wedding Licenses in Raleigh County
Seven marriage license applications were filed yesterday in the Raleigh County Clerk's office. The list includes Silas Bolen and Loretta Wills of Blue Jay, Ornie Johnson and Arvada Gunnoe of Beckley, Gene Johnson and Betty Malcolm of Mabscott, Roscoe Jarrell and Kathleen Daniel of Dry Creek, Henry Mastalski and Rose Mastalski of Akron, Mary Klees of Beckley, Russell Patton and Florence Doniger of Otsego, Kenneth Southern and Ann Walker of Beckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Silas Ray Bolen
Blue Jay
Irvin Bolen
Loretta Frances Wills
Edna Wills
Arthur Wills
Ornie Lee Johnson
Beckley
Orna B. Johnson
Arvada Gunnoe
Addy Gunnoe
Gene Elmer Johnson
Mabscott
W A. Johnson
Betty Lou Malcolm
Ben Malcolm
Roscoe Jarrell
Dry Creek
Perry Jarrell
Kathleen Clementine Daniel
Rock Creek
Arch Daniel
Ollie Eskew
Henry Mastalski
Akron
John Mastalski
Rose Mastalski
Mary Klees
Earl Klees
Russell C. Patton
Otsego
Cully Patton
Florence Doniger
Brooklyn
Morris Doniger
Kenneth Southern
Howard Southern
Ann Walker
Oscar Walker
Ten enlist locally in armed forces
Ten enlistees were sworn in yesterday at the local Army and Air Force Recruiting Station. Capt Wyatte Gay announced two groups: five for three years to Fort Knox Kentucky and five for four years to Lackland AFB Texas. Enlistees include Leslie Phillips Walter Haskin Robert Rigsby Maurice Hairston Jimmy Gibson Joseph Hurley Johnson Stanton Horne Denny Blake Billy Willis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
U. S. Army
Wyatte Gay
Army
Ft. Knox
Leslie Wilson Phillips
Flat Top
Walter Haskin
Raleigh
Robert Earl Rigsby
Charmee
Maurice Fredrick Hairston
Jimmy Gibson
Christian
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Tex
Joseph Leo Hurley, Jr
Hinton
Robert Paul Johnson
Bluefield
Joseph Stanton Horne
Denny Ray Blake
Oak Hill
Billy Gene Willis
Crab Orchard
Hospital Admits Five From Local Area
Five area persons have been admitted to Raleigh General Hospital for medical treatment. They are Mrs Earl Harrah of Laurel Creek Helen Coleen Bragg daughter of Mrs Geraldine Bragg of New Charles Mills son of Clifford Mills of Corinne John Coleman son of George Coleman of Price Hill and Dorothy West of Hinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital
Raleigh General Hospital
Earl Harrah
Laurel Creek
Helen Coleen Bragg
Geraldine Bragg
New
Charles Mills
Clifford Mills
Corinne
John Coleman
George Coleman
Price Hill
Dorothy West
Hinton
West Virginia veteran bonus details outlined in brief
Officials note letters flood the Beckley office as questions arise on the proposed bonus. About 12 000 ex GIs in Raleigh County may qualify, with rules to be set by the 1951 legislature. Bonuses range ten dollars monthly for domestic service and fifteen overseas with caps of three and four hundred dollars respectively. Unremarried widows, children and dependent parents may receive payments. Financing will come from higher taxes on alcohol or a resumed income tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Roy I. Smith
Beckley Office
Cuunt Sal Ullal Lhere
Raleigh
U. S
Okey Patteson
November Second Building Permit Granted to Alma Shroyer
City Recorder William Laren announced the issuance of the second November building permit to Alma Shroyer of 614 S KANawha Street. The permit authorizes a 12 room dwelling built of cement blocks and cedar shingles with plastering a full basement and an estimated cost of 10000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Shroyer
S. Kanawha Street
William Laren
The Cliff Cracks Threaten Siddal Estate Mystery
In a Cornwall village, cracks in a cliff loom as Mrs Siddal and staff ponder staying to manage a looming danger. Anna, Duff, and Siddal search bins for a crucial letter while neighbors plan a carnival feast as a broader ominous narrative unfolds.
Fragment of a seaside family quarrel divided by a nurse affair
Margaret Kennedy portrays a fragile marriage strained by jealousy as a husband suspects his wife of concealing mistreatment of a nurse. A summer seaside idyll turns tense when overheard remarks reveal hidden tensions about bathing, freedom, and care of a perambulator child. The couple’s rift deepens, ending the holiday with unresolved hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Eirene
Nanny
Engineers Have Vital Civilian Defense Roll
President Robert L. Davis urged the Appalachian Chapter of West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers to assist local officials with civil defense planning. He warned atomic attack could trigger emergency engineering needs including water and sewage systems, power, housing, fire protection, and storage. The Appalachian Chapter, with 93 members, is affiliated with the National Society of Professional Engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Davis
Appalachian Chapter
West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers
Davis
National Society of Professional Engineers
New Fireco 4 H Club Elects 1950 Officers
Harold Canterbury is the new president of the Mountain Lions senior 4 H Club of Fireco. Virginia Smith is vice president Peggy Richmond is secretary Rosa lie Canterbury is treasurer Eula Smith is song leader Peggy Sex ton and Laura Smith are game leaders Rosalie Canterbury and Virginia Smith on the program committee Mrs Eugene McGrawe and Mrs John Wells direct the club with meetings set for the first and third Wednesdays each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Canterbury
Mountain Lions
Fireco
Virginia Smith
Peggy Richmond
Rosalie Canterbury
Eula Smith
Peggy Sexton
Laura Smith
Eugene McGrawe
John Wells
Young Amigo Gridder Suffers Elbow Injury
A five year old Amigo football player Allen Gale Elmadollar, son of Ed Elmadollar, was treated at Beckley Hospital Beckley for an injured right elbow, and was released after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amigo
Beckley Hospital
Beckley
Allen Gale Elmadollar
Ed Elmadollar
Grand Jury to Get 2 Larceny Cases
Coleman Adkins of Mabscott waived preliminary hearing on two charges of breaking and entering and posted $500 bond on each. Alleged breaks occurred at Cohn Distributing Company on Sept 25 and Greenbrier Dairy on Sept 28. Two road law violators also appeared. Patrick Lucas fined $20 plus costs for hazardous driving and improper plates, and Dedrich Broome fined $10 plus costs for hazardous driving. Garson Totten of Jonben was found guilty of reckless driving and fined $25 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman Adkins
Mabscott
T. N. Thurman
Coleman
Cohn Distributing Company
Greenbrier Dairy
Thurman
Patrick Lucas
Dedrich Broome
Charles T. Burdiss
Sophia
Garson S. Totten
Jonben
Concord Professors Teach Extension Courses in Beckley Area
Four Concord College professors teach extension courses in Beckley area. K. W. Haney offers The Family in Beckley, E. J. McGrath covers Problems of Consumers in Beckley, Ralph Klingensmith teaches Geography of Latin America in Meadow Bridge, and Howey Wells presents Evolution in Pineville. Dean David Kirby reports 165 students enrolled across Beckley and four other sites including Man Union Hinton and Saeger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Area
Concord College
Beckley
K. W. Haney
Family
E. J. McGrath
Ralph Klingensmith
Latin America
Meadow Bridge
Howey Wells
Pineville
Man
Union
Hinton
Saeger
David Kirby
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Releigh Register
W. Va
Beckleyan
Health Department
Little Beaver Park
Conservators of the Peace
Beulah
Milton Berle
Abe Current
Lesues
Dumont
Buck Rogers
Fireside
Abe Vaughn Monroe
Cba
Billy Rose
Women's League
Evangeline
Gerry
Nancibel
Bruce
Mr. Paley
Christina
Siddal
Anna
Duff
Stravinski
Humphrey Bevin
Sir Humphrey
Barbara
Mr. Siddal
Porthmerryn
Canon
Old Paley
Sir Henry
Edward Lear
Arly
By Margaret Kennedy
Pendizack
New Fireco
Young Amigo Gridder
Register
Blevin’s & Mize
Aluminu Raleigh
AND
Mirror, Inc
City Avenue
Dial
Beckley Ice Cream
G. L Fette
Houchins
Mullens
Princeton
Lewisburg
Fayetteville
McCreery Street
G. E. Electric Irons
G. E. Clock Radio
Maytag
Wringer
Beckley Maytag Co
Neville St
American Glass
South Oakwood
City Ave
The
Universal Corporation
South Kanawha St
West Va
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