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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1954

Page

14

Auto Crash Kills Guy Worrell Brother of Glen Morgan Man

Guy Worrell 35, of Pulaski Virginia and brother of John Wor rell and Glen Morgan Man, died in a Tampa Florida auto crash at 3 am Sunday. Two Florida residents also died. Worrell was a tractor trailer driver. Born August 23 1920 in Pulaski, he was son of Preston and Caroline Worrell, both deceased. Survived by four brothers John, Glen Morgan, Fran Pulaski, Harry Salem, and Erbie Baltimore, and sister Mrs Dewey Largen Floyd. Funeral 2 pm Friday at Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home Chapel. Burial Tilden Community Cemetery. Body to remain at funeral home until service.

Guy Edward Worrell Pulaski John Worrell Glen Morgan Tampa Fla Florida Worrell Preston Caroline Shockley Worrell John Fran Harry Salem Erbie Baltimore Dewey Largen Floyd Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home A. G. Nichols Tilden

Thanksgiving Services Across Prosperity Mabscott and Area Churches

Multiple churches schedule special Thanksgiving services. First Baptist Prosperity hosts 10:30 a.m. Thursday with Rev. James Neal. Mabscott Methodist holds 7:30 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Norman Harless. Glen View Independent hosts fourth annual conference Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Speakers include Owen Lilly Carl Johnson and B. C. Jennings. Memorial Baptist 10:30 a.m. Thursday union service led by Rev. Charles E. Walker with sermon by Rev. Paul McKain of St. Marys Methodist. Combined choir will sing.

First Baptist Church of Prosperity James Neal Mabscott Methodist Church Norman Harless Mabscott Baptist Church Glen View Independent Church Frank Monroe Owen Lilly Carl Johnson B. C. Jennings Memorial Baptist Church F Street Charles E. Walker Paul McKain St. Mary's Methodist Church

Baltimore Livestock Market Prices Report

USDA market report from Baltimore lists cattle prices for canner to low commercial slaughter heifers 7.75 to 17.00, utility cows 10.50 to 12.50, canners 5.00 to 9.00, bulls 14.00, and low cutter bulls down to 10.00. Calves mixed good and choice 24.00 down. Hogs priced by weight with barrows and gilts 20.25 to 20.50 for 160-140 lb, 19.50 to 20.25 for 240-270 lb, 18.75 to 19.25 for 270-300 lb, 18.75 to 19.75 for 120-140 lb, 19.76 to 20.00 for 140-160 lb, sows under 400 lb 18.00, 400-450 lb 17.00, 450-500 lb 16.00, 500-550 lb 15.00, heavier 13.00. Sheep good and choice 100 lb lambs 20.00 and good ewes 5.00.

Baltimore USDA

Grandview Men Fined On Hunting Charges

Three Grandview men Richard Armstrong Billy Scott and Ronny Tyree were fined in Magistrate J E Mays court after being arraigned on hunting on posted leased property charges. Constable Roy L Childs served warrants on the defendants in a case sued by Mays on the complaint of O B Harris Daniels. The land was leased by a private club and had been posted against hunters.

Grandview J. E. Mays Richard Armstrong Billy Scott Ronny Tyree Roy L. Childs Mays O. B. Harris Daniels

Turner Dies in Axton Va at 79

G Cabell Turner, 79, of Axton Virginia, died at home Monday night from a heart attack. He was father to G Curtis Turner, Clear Fork High School principal. His son traveled to Axton for Wednesday funeral services, joined by several brothers in law and relatives.

G. Cabell Turner Axton, Va Axton Va G. Curtis Turner Clear Fork High School Axton

Piney View 4-H Club Initiates New Members

The Piney View Top Notchers 4-H Club initiated new members at a Friday meeting held at the school. Judith Greiner, president, led the session with project discussions. County 4-H Agent Clarence Wooten spoke on the organization’s work and benefits for youth. The next meeting is set for Friday, December 17 at the school.

Piney View Top Notchers Judith Greiner Clarence Wooten County 4-H

Williamson, 59 Piney View, Taken by Death

Charles Edward Williamson, 59, Piney View, died at 6 57 a m in a local hospital after a three month illness. A retired coal miner and World War I veteran, he was born October 2, 1895 in Lawrence County Kentucky. Survived by wife Maggie Preston Williamson, one brother Oliver Williamson Summersville, four daughters Dorothy Wright Charlotte Shackelford Daple Dean Lemon Lois Smith, five sons Doff Donald Paul Scotty all of Piney View, and Jack in Germany. Body at Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home awaiting funeral arrangements.

Charles Edward Williamson Piney View Lawrence County Maxie Preston Williamson Oliver Williamson Summersville Dorothy Wright Charlotte Shackelford Newport News Daple Dean Lemon Manassas Lois Smith Skelton Doff Donald Paul Scotty Jack U.S. Army Germany Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home

Three Men Arraigned on Seven Charges After Theft and Shooting

Three men arrested in Mabscott by H B McGhee and State Police faced hearings before two magistrates. Bob Rodgers and Leroy Gregory waived preliminary hearing on break in at Keatley's Inc. Rodgers and Gregory held as parole violators. Leroy Gregory fined 50 dollars and six months, Near Gregory nine months and 50 dollars. All three fined 10 dollars and costs for drunkenness and 60 days in jail.

Raleigh Mabscott H. B. McGhee Keatley's Inc T. N. Thurman Bob Rodgers Beckley Leroy Gregory Rodgers Gregory Wabscott J. E. Mays McGhee Nearl Gregory Gregorys Mays

Road Law Violations Cost Man $35

Herman Or ville Cooper and Glen White faced fines and costs in Magistrate J. E. Mays court with Cooper charged for reckless driving and driving without a license. He was fined $25 plus costs for reckless driving and $10 plus costs for no operator's license. Cooper remained jailed after failing to pay. State Police arrested him Saturday morning in Raleigh County.

Herman Orville Cooper Glen White J. E. Mays Cooper Raleigh

Little Burn Year Seen In Area Forests

State officials term the 1954 autumn forest fire season the Little Burn Year with $1,910 in losses and 382 acres burned. The Upshur County fire scorched 100 acres while others ranged from a quarter to four acres. officials warn rain or snow is needed to avert a critical fire state.

Carl J. Johnson Commission Hayes Helmick Upshur County Helmick

Relief Clients Get Thanksgiving Supplies

Federal surplus foods were distributed at the Sprague railroad crossing on N Kanawha Street in a pre holiday event. A larger than usual crowd caused traffic congestion as relief and other eligible needy residents, along with distributors and curious onlookers, gathered for the station.

Sprague Railroad N. Kanawha St

Cool Ridge Man Fined $50 for DWI Plea

Lacy Goff Lilly of Cool Ridge was arrested by State Police on Saturday for driving while drunk. He pleaded guilty before Magistrate J. E. Mays on Monday, was fined $50 and costs, and sentenced to 30 days in jail.

Lacy Goff Lilly Cool Ridge J. E. Mays

Beckley City Council Meets in Regular Session

The Beckley City Council will convene in a regular session at 7 30 p m today in City Hall. One agenda item expected to be discussed is a proposed policy measure.

Beckley City Hall

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