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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1955

Page

5

Stormy night prompts couple to seek marriage counsel

Adam returns from the storm to a tense home as Ann proposes marriage counseling to save their five year marriage. He agrees, excited by the chance to be vulnerable and work toward reconciliation. They plan a visit to the counselor at Albuquerque University.

Ann Adam Wendel Albuquerque Chip Pinky

Well-Baby Clinic Set Friday at Slab Fork

A well-baby clinic is scheduled Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the office of Dr. Lewis N. Fox in Slab Fork. The event offers free checkups and guidance for parents within the set hours.

Slab Fork Lewis N. Fox

Real Program Fails Forces Heroic Store Rescue

In Portland Oregon John W Williams of a local appliance store heard a demand for money from a nearby grocery. He went to watch the stick up and helped subdue the robber with Grocer Gaylord W Shiveley. Leonard O Neal Jr Aged 21 faced assault and robbery charges.

Portland Ore John W. Williams Gaylord W. Shiveley Williams Shiveley Leonard O'Neal Jr

Four new members joined Beckley Sons of Italy lodge

In Raleigh the Beckley Lodge of the Sons of Italy initiated four new members Anna Milan Anthony DePerna J Anthony Misiti and Carmelo Melita all of Beckley Leno Rasso Eccles gave the welcome address Meetings are held the last Sunday of each month

Beckley Lodge of the Sons of Italy Anna Milan Anthony DePerna J. Anthony Misiti Carmelo Melita Beckley Leno Rasso Eccles

Charleston Woman Enlists in Army Nurse Corps Training

Charlestonian Mable H. Schreffler, 19, enlisted at Beckley Recruiting Station and departed from Charleston Airport for eight weeks basic training at Fort McClellan Army Base Alabama yesterday.

En Route to Prison Dingess Lodged in Jail

Marvin G. Dingess of Huntington was held overnight in Raleigh County Jail by U S Deputy Marshal Morris B Imboden and transferred to Moundsville today. He will begin serving a term on a theft from interstate shipping charge.

Marvin G. Dingess Huntington Raleigh U. S Marshall Morris B. Imboden Moundsville Dingess

Miner Receives Injury At Stark Coal Co Lanark

Ralph Ward, 25, of Sophia, is under treatment at Raleigh General Hospital for an injured right foot. He was admitted at 12:45 p.m. Monday after being hurt at Stark Coal Co in Lanark when his foot became caught between machinery and a timber.

Miner Ralph Ward Sophia Raleigh General Hospital Ward Stark Coal Co Lanark

S D Day Coffee Free Cups If No Accidents

Raleigh County restaurants launch S D Day Coffee giving a free cup to any customer during a 24 hour Thursday period as long as no accidents occur. The event is led by State Police Sgt W E Webb with WJLS announcer Dallas Boyd coordinating word of the first incident ending the offer.

Raleigh Beckley W. E. Webb Raleigh County Dallas Boyd WJLS

Theodora Court Christmas Gift Exchange News

The Theodora Court No 10 will hold a Christmas gift exchange at 12 30 pm Saturday at Old Ebenezer Baptist Church. The event is announced by royal matron Mrs V B Rozier. Mrs Rozier also notes the church program and attendance.

Theodora Court Theodora Court No. 10 V. B. Rozier Old Ebenezer Baptist Church

First Step Taken to Revive One Package Fund Drive

A 12 member Raleigh County Welfare Assembly committee was named to revive a United Fund or Community Chest in Beckley. The group will map fund raising activities and invite representatives to a January 30 meeting as part of a county wide united effort. Previous campaign failures and criticisms were discussed and will be considered in planning.

Raleigh County Welfare Assembly United Fund Elinor Hurt R. H. Boyce O. Worth May Abraham I. Shmedling J. E. Otto James Windle T. C. Moorefield Robert L. Forren W. C. Reid Beckley J. A. Barnell McAlpin Hurt Raleigh

Martinsville Patrolman Recovers Hose Stolen by Youths

Martinsville Va patrolman Gene Dalton found a length of three quarter inch hose laid across the street, likely by youngsters. He collected about 500 feet of it and towed it to city hall, joking that it was hard work.

Martinsville Gene Dalton City Hall

Subterranean Rockwall Sparks City Legend

In Rockwall Texas residents debate a hidden rock wall surrounding the town. Some say it’s a natural feature while more romantic whispers claim an ancient city lies beneath the current settlement, awaiting discovery.

Rockwall Tex

4-H Officer Training School Planned in Beckley

Raleigh County 4-H Agent Clarence Wooten announced the annual 4-H Club officer training school will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Berkeley Junior High School. He urged all officers and leaders to attend. The next regular 4-H leaders meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. December 12 at Mabscott School.

Raleigh County 4- H Clarence Wooten Beckley Wooten Mabscott School

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