Dr. Riggleman To Speak In Beckley Friday
Dr. Leonard Riggleman president of Morris Harvey College Charleston will speak at noon to the Beckley Kiwanis Club at El Chico and at 7 p m to the Raleigh County Morris Harvey Alumni Association also at El Chico. A Blue Springs native he has led Morris Harvey since 1931 and holds degrees from Morris Harvey Southern Methodist Northwestern Ohio State and Kentucky Wesleyan. He serves on state and church educational and industrial boards.
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Leonard Riggleman
Morris Harvey College
Charleston
Beckley
Riggleman
Beckley Kiwanis Club
el Chico
Raleigh County
Morris Harvey Alumni Association
Morris Harvey
Blue Springs
Hubbard Pays Fine and Is Released in Raleigh County
George L. Hubbard of Beckley was freed from Raleigh County Jail after paying a fine and costs for driving with an expired operator's license. Freddie Jarrell of Colcord received a $100 fine and 60 days in jail for moonshine possession. Maceo Tyler from Beckley was moved to Wyoming County Jail after a prior bastardy conviction. Dorothy Harding of Clear Creek and Virginia Lunsford of Ameagle were sentenced to jail terms for drunkenness and fighting.
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George L. Hubbard
Beckley
Raleigh
Cotton White
Hubbard
Freddie Jarrell
Colcord
Clifford White
Artie
Maceo Tyler
Wyoming
Bert Short
Tyler
Clear Fork
Robert Worrell
Dorothy Harding
Clear Creek
Thirteen enlist in Air Force at Beckley recruiting
Thirteen men enlisted at Beckley Air Force Recruiting Station last Monday through Thursday and were sent to Lackland AFB Texas for nine weeks of basic training. Enlistees include George R. Greer Bellwood John P. Tallman Warren O John Merguez Jr Elbert Donald R. Mahoney Beckley Harold D. Copley Wilcoe Leon C. Salyer Anawalt Raymond D. Hanna Rainelle. Also sent to Sheppard AFB Texas Lowell A. Freshman Smoot. Enlistees Wednesday were Johnny R. Bodnar Northfork Gilbert M. Meador Ghent Teddy L. Puckett Big Sandy. Enlisting Thursday were John C. Thomas Charleston Howard H. Harris Malden and Paul F. Domingo Falls View.
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United States Air Force
Beckley Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
George R. Greer
Bellwood
John P. Tallman
Warren. O
John Merguez Jr
Elbert
Donald R. Mahoney
Beckley
Harold D. Copley
Wilcoe
Leon C. Salyer
Anawalt
Raymond D. Hanna
Rainelle
Deeds on File Record of Beckley Real Estate Transacts
Deeds on file from the county clerk list transfers in Beckley and adjacent districts. J. Ward Jr and J W Ward Jr sell to Charles and Ina Venable for about 2500. Patrick C Graney Jr trustee transfers to Bank of Mount Hope for about 1500. City of Beckley transfers to Russell Bryant and Elizabeth Bryant with no stated consideration. H B and J W Walters transfer to Elmer Teets. B L and Nannie Bish transfer to J H Akers in Beckley for about 5000. O L Hedrick trustee to B L and N L Bish for about 4500.
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Ss. J
J. W. Ward Jr
Charles
Ina Venable
Beckley
Patrick C. Graney Jr
Bank of Mount Hope
City of
Mary H. Teets
B. L
Nannie L. Bish
J. H. Akers
O. L. Hedrick
Teacher Exams Set At Colleges
National Teachers Examinations will be given at Concord College in Athens and Bluefield State College in Bluefield on February 7 1959. The one day test is run by Educational Testing Service with Common Examinations and two Optional Examinations. Applications and sample questions are available from college contacts or ETS. Completed applications and fees are due with a deadline of January 9 1959.
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Concord College
Athens
Bluefield State College
Bluefield
Educational Testing Service
C. M. Young
W. Va
J. Lee Irving
National
Nassau St
Princeton
N. J
Explorer Leaders At Training Meet
A leaders training course conducted Sunday in the Beckley Newspapers Corp library introduced a new Explorer program. The program targets high school boys 14 in ninth grade or higher, or 15, regardless of grade, and aims to acquaint Scout Leaders with the new activities. Rex Johnson, Raleigh District scout executive, led the session.
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Beckley Newspapers Corp
Rex Johnson
Raleigh
Stanaford Driver Waives Hearing In Police Court
Beckley Police Court Monday night saw Stan aford resident Die Thomas Farley Ridenour waive his preliminary hearing and head to Raleigh County Criminal Court grand jury. He posted a $500 property bond and was released, having been jailed Saturday and relesed Sunday after a $104 appearance bond.
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Thomas Farley Ridenour
Stanaford
Beckley
Raleigh County
Ridenour
Ronald Howard Scott
Edward P
Fred Richmond
Stansbury
Richmond
David Ray Estridge
Midway
Beckleyans Teach WVII Extension Courses
Beckleyans Dr. John Maginley and Chad Bertelsen join West Virginia University extension courses this semester. Maginley teaches psychology in Beckley, holds degrees from Allegheny College and the University of Pittsburgh, and belongs to APA and American Group Psychotherapy Association. Bertelsen teaches social work, holds degrees from Brigham Young University and the University of Utah, and works as a psychological social worker at Beckley Mental Health Center with multiple professional society memberships.
Shumate sues over wreck as trial proceeds
In Ra leigh County Circuit Court Shirley Bika Shumate formerly Shu mate testified about a November 15 1957 automobile crash on U S 21 near Beckley Mount Hope Airport. She detailed injuries including a broken pelvis and teeth damage and said she and defendant Phillips were parked at Skelton about 30 minutes before the collision. She revealed she recently married Louis Lozier Sophia and discussed alimony and child support. The trial also noted prior night activities were not explored due to court rulings. A second Monday witness dentist described extensive post accident dental work.
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Raleight County
Shumate
Shirley Bika Shumate
Bobby M. Phillips
Louis Lozier
Sophia
U. S. 21
Beckley- Mount Hope
Phillips
Skelton
Bradley
Eastern Gas and Fuel Asso ciates Publishes Camp Booklets
Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates issued a two week camper booklet for 792 children attending Camp Thomas Lightfoot Hin ton and Camp Washington Carver Clifftop. The yearbook style booklets, mailed to families, show photos by tribes and activities including crafts swimming boating archery and field sports. The 1958 season marked the 23rd year.
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Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates
Thomas RE. Lightfoot
Hinton
Washington-Carver
Red Cross
Camp Lightfoot
Virgil M Beckett
Eastern
Thomas E&, Lightfoot
Eastern Gas and Fuel Recreation Dams, Inc
Camp Washington-Carver
West Virginia
Six Enlist in Army from Beckley Station
Six men enlisted in the United States Army at the Beckley Main Army Recruiting Station on Thursday and were sent to Fort Jackson, D. C., for nine weeks of basic training. The group includes Albert K. Adkins of Harts. Bobby A. Coleman of Allen. Gary L. Workman of Shady Spring. Frank B. Stringer of Kimball. Eugene W. Niece of Bluefield. and Napoleon Wilson Jr. of Mabscott, all sons or relatives named in the Milwaukee-adjacent notice.
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United States Army
Beckley Main
Fort Jackson
D. C
Albert K. Adkins
Tilman Adkins
Harts
Bobby A. Coleman
Laura §. Allen
Roderfield
Gary L. Workman
Shady Soring
Frank B. Stringer
Margaret P Stringer
Kimball
Eugene W. Niece
Floyd N. Niece
Bluefield
Napoleon Wilson Jr
Stella S. Wilson
Mabscott
Sophia Water Pipes Pop Under Pressure
Sophia, Russia area reports water main breaks after a new pump increased pressure. About 15 residents on one street in Midway lost water briefly Monday while crews repaired leaks. Water superintendent Buford Mann warned more breaks may occur and said pressure will be reduced for days until bad sections are found. the pump should be fully operational soon.
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Sophia
Midway
Buford Mann
Sophia Water
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Fred Burnett
Henry L. Dubois
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Gloria Patterson
Segmont
William Kent Bair
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Coal City
Carl Z. Bragg
Ghent
James C. Hutchens
Sam Whitehead
James Petterson
John Henry Burns
William P. Hughes
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First Baptist
Bob Anderson
Anderson
Robert Bretland
Organ Guild of America
Pontiac
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Georgia
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