Cast of Mountain Play At Stoco Junior High Friday
Jupe Benson is a crude mountain boy with Karen Hungate as a mountaineer woman. Danny Tilson plays Caleb Barlow the justice of the peace of Ruination County. Don Nelson Barbara Shrewsberry Karen Hubbard also appear. Two skits by four junior girls follow the comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupe Benson
Karen Hungate
Danny Tilson
Caleb Barlow
Ruination County
Don Nelson
Barbara Shrewsberry
Karen Hubbard
Johannah Roebuck
Rita Brakefield
Nora Bower
Beverly Privett
Stoco Junior High School
Stoco High School
Sis O
Faith and Loyalty Banquet Opens Church Fund Drive
West Virginia church begins pursuit of a 52000 goal with a banquet where Dr. R Moorman Paker keynoted and 17036.56 was pledged by members and friends. 70 attendees heard talks from Mrs. Leslie Williams and Rev Elmer Wilson as plans for ten Faith in Action projects were outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Moorman Paker
Charleston
West Virginia
Leslie Williams
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Elmer Wilson
William P. Hall Jr
Faith In Action
Beckley
Spencer
Fire damages a 1957 car at Burleson Used Car Lot
Howard Mc Kinney of 322 Lincoln St owned a 1957 model car that caught fire at 12 45 PM Monday on the Burleson Used Car Lot at Neville Street and Reservoir Road. Firemen attributed the blaze to a gas leak and said a wire burned under the hood. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard McKinney
Lincoln St
Burleson
Neville Street
Reservoir Road
Music League Moves Charleston Headquarters to Virginia Facility
The American Symphony Orchestra League relocates its national headquarters from Charleston to a 40 acre site near Vienna in Fairfax County Virginia. Executive secretary Mrs. Helen Thompson had led the chapter here for 12 years and has now moved to Fairfax County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music League
Charleston
UPI
American Symphony Orchestra League
Vienna
Fairfax County
League
Helen Thompson
Thompson
Understanding Pleury Pleurisy and Its Forms in Health Guide
Pleurisy is pleural inflammation with two layers and a lubricating fluid. Primary pleurisy arises from germs or injury, secondary from another chest disease like pneumonia or tuberculosis. Wet pleurisy involves fluid in the pleural space, affecting breathing. symptoms include sharp chest pain, cough, fever, and weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Tuberculosis ‘and Health Association
Dec 13 Meet To Decide Fate Of New Play
State officials and theatre leaders plan a Dec 13 Charleston meeting to decide sponsorship and production of Dr. Kermit Hunter’s Stonewall Jackson drama The Faithful Lightning. Producer Norman Fagan and promoter Zane Knauss will attend, with Beckley set as potential HQ for production and rehearsals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Hunter
Hulett C. Smith
Stonewall Jackson
Centennial Commission
Norman Fagan
Fagan
Dr. Hunter
Beckley
Hunter
Pittsburgh
Zane Knaus
Nineteen Men Enlist in Air Force at Beckley Station
Twenty nine enlistees sign in at Beckley Recruiting Station including Charles Vogelsong Larry Robey Kenneth Cooper Cecil Jessee Kenneth Ellison Ralph Meade Gene Winland Gene Hyre David Scholl Lloyd Nichols Fay Ray Michael Danko Arthur Kessinger Ronald Jessee Edwin Brown Roger Johnston Ralph Slack Jackie Wheeler Billy Powell James Hughes Herbert Smith Kenneth Hudson Roger Kannon Kenneth White Daniel Reed Roy McClanahan Ronnie Taylor Jeremiah Jeter John Sampson Larry Barker Henrietta White. They will report to Lackland AFB Texas for basic training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Beckley
Charles Edwin Vogelsong
Willard Coor
Grundy
Larry Steven Robey
William H. Robey
Sissionville
Kenneth E. Cooper
Chattanooga
Tenn
Cecil Allen Jessee
Arthur R. Jessee
Bristol
Kenneth Charles Ellison, Jr
Clyde Ray
Honaker
Michael Danko
John Danko
Pocahontas
Arthur Lee Kessinger
Clark Kessinger
S. Charleston
Ronald Spencer Jessee
Jack FE. Jessee
Wise, Va
Edwin Dewey Brown
James C. Hughes
Hugeston
Herbert Campbell Smith
Margaret C. Smith
Kenneth Herman Hudson
George H. Hudson
Hernshaw
Roger Loyce Kannon
Edgar Kannon
Wise
Kenneth Andrew White
Fred White
Clendenin
Daniel Lee Reed
Kiwanians To Observe 41st Anniversary Here
Beckley Kiwanis Club founded in 1921 marks its 41st anniversary with a banquet and ladies night at 6 30 p m in the Elks Lodge ballroom. Paul Shrewsbury serves as program chairman for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Kiwanis Club
The
Elks Lodge
Paul Shrewsbury
UMW Welfare Fund Status Highlighted by U S News
U S News and World Report in its December issue notes a shift in the United Mine Workers welfare fund. Four hospitals in Kentucky are up for sale with six more at risk, amid a 40 cent coal royalty and rising costs. The piece cites deteriorating revenues and warns the private welfare state could face a survival struggle without increased income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. News and World Report
United Mine Workers Welfare Fund
UMW
Kentucky
UMW Welfare and Retirement Fund
Middlesboro
Hazard
Whitesburg
McDowell
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Pikeville
Harlan
Man and Williamson
W. Va
Wise
District 17
John L. Lewis
UMW _ welfare fund
Morris Harvey Alumni Banquet Details 75th Anniversary
Morris Harvey College marks its 75th anniversary with a Saturday banquet at Phil's Drive In on the 1921 By-Pass at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Marshall Buckalew, VP, will speak on The Night of Memories with colored slides from 1888 to today, joined by Winton R. Houck, alumni director. advance ticket sales show good attendance as Raleigh County alumni chapter reports. Officers listed include George Tanner, Rev. Richard Carpenter, Mrs. Charles McMillion, Buford Hartson, with Mrs. Garland absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Harvey College
Marshall Buckalew
Buckalew
Winton R. Houck
Morris Harvey
Raleigh County
Phil’s
Garland
George Tanner
Richard Carpenter
Charles McMillion
Buford Hartson
East Park School Forms 4-H Club Formed At Meeting
The Busy Beavers 4-H Club of East Park School organized recently and elected officers led by Sandra Nichols as president and Deloris Short as secretary. Committee heads include Charlene Lee conservation Regina Motley recreation Yvonita Pittman. Club meets the first Monday each month with leaders Mrs Mae Reid and Mrs Margaret Forren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Beavers
4-H Club
East Park School
Sandra Nichols
Deloris Short
James Toney
Johnny Lee
Connie Smith
Mary Steelman
Eugene Nabors
Jackie Sorrell
Kay Anderson
Charlene Lee
Shirley Watson
Regina Motley
Priscilla McCain
Yvonita Pittman
Dirius Brown
Annabell Flynn
Tommy McComb
Dickie Steelman
John Hall
Gary Carson
Mae Reid
Margaret Forren
Deeds On File Record of Real Estate Trans Actions
Deeds on file record in the county clerk’s office shows transfers from Anthony Sparacino and Roy Cunningham to Edward Ferrell and Mary Ferrell in Bradley Addition Town District for no consideration as a deed of correction. Edward and Mary Ferrell then convey to William Rutledge and Barbara Rutledge in Bradley Town District for 7000 dollars. Elijah Cadle and Rachel Cadle to James Cadle and Margaret Cadle in Shady Spring District. Huston Gill and Mary Gill to Alma Fe ldsman in Stanford Town District for 1900 dollars. Brownie Pratt to Arlie Goins and Magaline Goins in Piney View Farms Town District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony J. Sparacino
Roy A. Cunningham
Edward L
Mary Willadine Ferrell
Bradley
Mary Willodine Ferrell
William S
Barbara G. Rutledge
Elijah W
Rachel Cadle
James
Margaret Sue Cadle
Shady Spring
Brownie Pratt
Arlie E
Magaline Goins
Piney View Farms
Mabscott Levy Election Set For Dec 18
Mabscott voters go to the polls December 18 to decide an $11,000 levy for street improvements and a new city hall recreation center. If approved, Mabscott would contribute $9,000 of the street plan and $2,000 for the 8,000 dollar combined town hall recreation project, with results tied to Accelerated Public Works funding. The measure runs three years and hinges on grant approval. failure means no levy or projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabscott
Accelerated Public Works Act
Community Facilities Administration
H. V. Waybright
Council
South Hill Street
Whitestick
Fourth Street
Mabscott Tipple
Wesley
Hudson Street
Fulton
Chestnut Street
School Street
Pershing Avenue
Route 16
Raleigh Hardware
Red Dog
Waybright
Fire Department
Mabscott Volunteer Fire Department
Reverend Meadows Slays Second Fox Before Students
Rhodell Elementary School principal Reverend Samuel M Meadows outfoxed a second fox during the holidays. He told pupils he rose about 4 am to mend fences, carried a shotgun, spotted the fox about 25 yards away, and returned with his son's gun to fire two shots, hitting the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Meadows
Rhodell Elementary School
Meadows
Five County Lawyers Named To State Posts
Oscar J. Andref Clarkburg state bar president announces five Raleigh County lawyers named to standing and special committees. Appointees are Robert J. Ashworth unlawful practice Kermit A. Locke citizenship Ned H. Ragland rules of criminal procedure Truman L. Sayre probate law W A Thornhill III chairman and James M. Henderson grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
West Virginia
Oscar J. Andre
Clarksburg
Robert J. Ashworth
Kermit A. Locke
Ned H. Ragland
Truman L. Sayre
W. A. Thornhill III
James M. Henderson
Mayor Proclaims Christmas Seal Week in Beckley
Beckley observes Christmas Seal Week on December 18 after a proclamation by Mayor Cecil L. Miller. The mayor urged residents to support the campaign and highlighted tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases, noting many cases are among men over 40 and calling for intensified case finding and local control efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Cecil L. Miller
Coal City Church Dinner Supports Building Fund
Beck ley Locke guest speaker at the Coal City Community Church turkey dinner. Ladies Aid and Fellowship Circle raised about 144 for the church building fund. Ministers from local churches led the program along with Rev Armor Sayre Rev Glade Sparks Rev Virgil Allen and Rev Fred Childress. Walter Chandler treated at Beckley Hospital for a finger injury. About 900 remains to be paid for construction including furnace and basement. Coal City Choir and Quartet participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal City
Beckley
Kermit A. Locke
Ladies Aid Society
Fellowship Circle
Armor Sayre
Glade Sparks
Coal City Baptist Church
Virgil Allen
Host Church
Fred Childress
Coal City Choir
Miner Injured in Fall at B J Coal Eccles
Emile Burgess a 50 year old from Whitesville is listed in satisfactory condition at Beckley Memorial Hospital after falling at work at B J Coal Co Eccles. He was admitted at 10 20 a m on Monday with injuries to his face and hip. The story notes the average American family owns about 13 electrical appliances with radios leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Chandler
Sycamore St
Beckley Hospital
Hurricane Branch Coal Co
Daniels
Emile Burgess
Whitesville
Beckley Memorial Hospital
B & J Coal Co
Eccles
First U S Arsenal Built in Springfield Mass
The first United States arsenal was built in Springfield Massachusetts in the early period. Rifles and other small arms are still kept there today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Arsenal
Springfield
Mass
United Fund Expected To Exceed Goal
United Fund Chairman W C McMahan says pledges and contributions should push the campaign beyond its $49,800 goal. Mop up work must finish by Friday with a luncheon at the Elks Club discussing disbursement and planning for next year, as $42,463.21 has been raised to date from seven agencies including Ennis Insurance and Lucas General Tire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fund
W. C. McMahan
McMahan
Elks Club
Madge Richardson
Ennis Insurance Agency
Gilmer Insurance Agency
May Office Service
Lucas General Tire Co., Inc
Raleigh area business directory client list itemized
A dense listing of Raleigh area businesses and institutions from various sectors including retail, banking, insurance, motor services, food and beverage, machinery, utilities, and public agencies. The catalog references companies such as Beckley National Bank Raleigh Baking Co J. C. Penney Co W. T. Grant Co The Modern Sophia and others in a broad catalog style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Gates Engineering
WWNR
Beaver Coal Corp
Baker’s Jewelry
Lilly’s Men Shop
Dr. Pepper Bottling Co
7-Up
Bottling Co
Biggs-Johnston-Withrow Inc
The
Hub & Vogue
Embee’s
UMWA
Raleigh County Bank
Beckley National Bank
King Photo Supply Co
Black Diamond Distributing Co
Raleigh Baking Co
Charles House
Beckley Insurance Agency
Johnny Dollar Super Market
Bill Clay Gulf Station
Ashworth and Ashworth Scherer, Bowers, File, Hodson and Payne
Diversified Fire and Casualty Co. Patton’s Market Anchor Sales Co
Turnpike
Esso Employes
W. Va
Turnpike Commission
Raleigh Motor Sales
Dr. W. W. Holliday
G. C. Murphy Co
J. C. Penney Co
W. T. Grant Co
the Modern
Sophia
the Modern Furniture Co
Beckley
Internal Revenue
Treasury Department
Harrison Distributing Co
George’s Fashions
United Mine Workers of America
C & R Music Co
Burleson Motor Co
Humble-Esso Oil Co
Beckley Ice & Feed Co
Soil and Conservation Division
U. S. Bureau of Agriculture
Barehart Chrysler Raleigh Hardware Co
Black Knight Country Club
Beckley Elks Lodge
West Virginia
Department of Health Education and Welfare
Beckley Glass Co
Ballengee Furniture Co
WJLS
Gaynel Leigh Dance Studio
Bank of Raleigh
Pitzer
MacArthur Point Express Motor Car Supply Co
Federal
Ben Franklin
Sophia Kay’s Drug Co
N. R. Coleman’s
Sophia Finance
Ennis Insurance Agency
Gilmer Insurance Agency
May Office Service
Lucas General Tire Co., Inc
Joe Fazio and Co
Basil N. Meadows
Quesenberry Bus Lines
Acme Super Market
Beckley Firm Loses Bid For Cruisers
Grady Whitlock Ford of Beckley lost the contract for 30 State Police cruisers by $840 after Tag Galyean Inc of Charleston underbid and received a $33,360 award from the State Purchasing Division. Whitlock bid $34,200 for four passenger sedans with 1961 trades included. A total of four bids were considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Whitlock
Divorces Granted and Condemnation Petition Filed
Judge Norman Knapp signed orders granting two divorces Asa Farley from Carrie Mae Farley and Betty Buchanan from Alvin D. Warden with the name Betty Buchanan restored to plaintiff. The State Road Commission filed a condemnation petition against Katherine Foll and others for public road right of way, with a commissioner to be appointed later to appraise the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Knapp
Asa Farley
Carrie Mae Farley
Betty Buchanan
Alvin D. Warden
State Road Commission
Katherine Foll
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stoco Juniors
John T. George
South Plainfield
N.J
Plainfield
George
Willie George
108 Johnson Sr
Woodrow Wilson High School
Beckley College
Rutgers University
Rutgers University Law School
Willie Jr
Tony
Jack
Seattle
Wash
Mary Parker
Dorothy
Janet Henry
Nis
News Magazine
Huston W
Mary D. Gill
Alma E. Fledsman
Stanford
Mabscott Levy
Lonnie A. Cole
George C. Porter
Louis A. Gall
Trap Hill
Coal City Project
Beckley Firm
Cruisers
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