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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1960

Page

3

Trap Hill High Band Members Highlight Trumpets and Bass Horns

Rosemary Stephens Sherril Herron David Dickens and Kay Kinder lead the Trap Hill High School Band in two annual concerts. The Christmas program expands the group to a 70 voice vocal ensemble. Director Charles W. Bragg, in his third year, previously served in Air Force Bands in Panama and at Stateside bases. The Surveyor school band showcases new bass horns donated by the Band Mothers Club with Roger Bruno Jimmie Hodges Joe Berry and John McKinney among the bass horn players.

Charles W. Bragg Panama Trap Hill Surveyor School Band Mothers Club Roger Bruno Jimmie Hodges Joe Berry John McKinney

Principals Meeting Scheduled Monday

The Raleigh County Secondary Principals Association will hold its regular meeting at 6 30 p m Monday in El Chico President J R Van Meter announced Do Peregoy principal of Woodrow Wilson High School will discuss the legislative program of the West Virginia Education Association

Raleigh County Secondaryrincipals Association el Chico J. R. van Meter Do. G. Peregoy Woodrow Wilson High School West Virginia Education Association

George Tyler Posted Bond On False Pretenses Charge

George Tyler of Murraysville Pennsylvania was arrested by State Police on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. He posted a $2,000 bond to Magistrate W A Burke for appearance before a Harrison County Magistrate. He was arrested on a warrant from Harrison County.

George Tyler Murraysville W. A. Burke Harrison County

Air Force Signs Five State Men at Beckley Station

Five men enlisted in the Air Force at the Beckley Recruiting Station on Monday. Orman Bigony Meadows Jr., Eddie Ray Kidd, Grover Clinton Salyer, Henry Boyd Mize, and James Robert Young will be stationed at Lackland Texas for basic training. Two men reenlisted Floyd Dennis Williams and Dewey Watson Sorrell, with Williams headed to Charleston and Sorrell to McClellan Air Force Base California.

Air Force Beckley Orman Bigony Meadows Jr O. B. Meadows Frontier St Eddie Ray Kidd Jennis R. Kidd Mabscott Grover Clinton Salyer Rachel Salyer Oceana Henry Boyd Mize Benjamin Mize Bailey Ave James Robert Young Mary E. Lemons Hinton Lackland Tex Floyd Dennis Williams Floyd E. Williams Stuttgart Ark Charleston Dewey Watson Sorrell Arthur W. Sorrell McClellan Air Force Base Calif

Motions to Quash Four Indictments Planned

Prosecuting Attorney Sparacino says motions to quash four indictments for abortion against Dr. R J Howard of 259 South Heber Street are expected this week. The cases were returnable in March 1960 and carried to June and now may be moved to January term for trial due to counsel conflicts and illness.

R. J. Howard S. Heber St J. Racino J. S. Butts Howard Sparacino

Crescent Elementary Holds Open House for Parents

Crescent Elementary hosted an open house replacing the usual PTA meeting on Monday. Parents toured classrooms, observed student work, and refreshments were provided by homeroom mothers. December PTA meeting was canceled for the holidays.

Crescent Elementary School PTA

Car fire damages Wanda Adkins vehicle at 402 Temple

A parked car belonging to Mrs. Wanda Adkins caught fire at 8:35 a.m. at 402 Temple. The car had been parked overnight and the cause was not determined. The interior sustained about $100 in damage before the Beckley Fire Department extinguished it.

Wanda Adkins 402 Temple Beckley

Condemnation Hearing Set For December Six

Proceedings against Owen E. Miller move forward with a hearing at 10 a.m. December 6. Commissioners to appear include Lawrence Pruitt, Rondey Webb, Walter Dempsey, D. A. Phillips Jr., and Robert McLean with James W. Patton named as alternate.

Owen E. Miller Lawrence Pruitt Rondey Webb Walter Dempsey D. A. Phillips Jr Robert McLean James W. Patton

Beckley FOE Members Plan Sunday Meeting

Fraternal Order of Eagles Beckley Aerie 2377 hosts District No. 2 meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday at 204 Woodlawn Ave. Speakers include Patsy Guadio Jr. and Mrs. Dorothy Act. Aeries from Huntington Charleston Montgomery Williamson and Bluefield expect to be represented.

Order of Eagles Beckley Aerie Aerie Woodlawn Ave Patsy Guadio Jr Follawsbee Aerie Dorothy Act Fairmont Aeries Huntington Charleston Montgomery Williamson Bluefield William Ward

Nursing Course Examinations Set For Monday

Entrance tests for the fifth successive practical nursing course at Raleigh County Vocational School will begin at 9 a.m. Monday. Applicants must take the tests and be prepared to stay all day. The one year program combines four months of classroom instruction with eight months of hospital clinical work. Director William B. Connoley announced the start date of Feb 1. The school has five instructors and both state and national accreditation. Graduates may take the state licensing exams for practical nurses. Tuition is 100 dollars and includes four uniforms and a basic text. For more information call Clifford 26206. address is 219 Second St.

Raleigh County William B. Connoley

Williams Injured Unloading at Beckley Hospital

Dillard Williams of 397 Pike Street was treated at Beckley Hospital Tuesday for injuries to his left wrist sustained while unloading.

Williams Dillard Williams Pike St Beckley Hospital

Holiday Guests At Charleston And Wright Homes

Charleston and Lakin residents hosted visitors over Thanksgiving. Among them were Anthony Austin and Miss Mary Ella Wright, with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wright. Howard Ferguson family guests Debra and Renee. Arthur Barker and Harper Heights guests. Mrs Channie Prince hosted Manning Wright Rosa L Mitchell Hazel M Garland and James Robinson. College students Patricia Webb Scarlett Dawson Dianne Griffin Vernon Johnson Francyne Mitchell home from Central State Marshall and West Virginia State Colleges. Pinchole Bugs Inc postponed Thanksgiving basket drive due to illness. Mrs William Wright hosted by Dr A D Belton. Rebecca Carter Charleston visited A D Clark and Grace Clark.

Anthony Austin Charleston Mary Ella Wright Lakin Mrs. Herbert Wright Rawlings St Howard Ferguson Debra Renee Dubois Ferguson Riley St Arthur Barker Harper Heights Channie Prince S. Fayette St Manning Wright Rosa L. Mitchell Hazel M. Garland James Robinson Patricia Webb Sam Webb Sr South Fayette St Scarlett Dawson Roy Dawson Church St Central State College Xenia Ohio Dianne Griffin Charles Griffin Mulberry St West Virginia State College Vernon Johnson James F. Johnson Francyne Mitchell Corey 0. Mitchell Marshall College

Quality Lumber and Supply Co Cementing Project

A brief note indicates cement work is underway at Quality Lumber and Supply Co. The project involves concrete preparation and related material delivery to support ongoing construction or repairs at the store location. Local workers coordinated timing and access on site.

Ing Cement The Quality Lumber and Supply Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rosemary Stephens Sherril Herron David Dickens, and Kay Kinder Trap Hill High School Trumpets Gary Frye Thomas Robinette Ellen Trump Linda Patton Hattie Lilly Gary Goode Rosemary Canaday Nancy Shumate Sue Mason L Air Force ICKY Stagg Distilling Company Frankfort Kentucky Rm le Pasture Sah Sc SS RY Cranberry Elementary School Helen Morris Kathy Ranberry Smith Rita Bays Shirley Ferguson Ha Blake Linda Col Beckley Foe Wrights Pincohle Bugs Inc William Wright A. D. Belton Rebecca Carter A. D. Clark Grace Clark Adkins St Beard School OF Dance Loafers Oxfords Safari Les Nobil Neville St
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