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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1950

Page

11

Scouts Seek Chest Funds to Carry On Annual Work

Raleigh area Boy Scouts seek 9,573 from Beckley Mabscott Community Chest as part of a 29,573 drive to support Cub packs Boy Scout troops and Explorer posts. The Appalachian Council notes five year goals and past grants while detailing camps and enrollment figures and listing other chest agencies receiving support.

Boy Scouts Appalachian Council Boy Scouts of America Beckley - Mabscott Community Chest Gus F. Walker Shanklin’s Ferry Bluestone Dam Camp Wilderness Big Beaver Creek Valley Forge Walker Community Chest Girl Scouts Salvation Army Community Emergencies Charities Raleigh County

Police Move Accused Slayer to Local Jail

Raleigh County Jail housed Ira Edwards and Dorothy Thomas, both Birchton residents, after transfer from Whitesville. Edwards, 26, is charged with murder for the shotgun slaying of Garfield Davis, 27, at Davis' Birchton home after a quarrel. Thomas is charged as an accessory.

Raleigh County Whitesville Ira Edwards Dorothy Thomas Edwards Garfield Davis Davis

Rent Control Men To Visit Beckley City Council

Rent control officials plan to attend Beckley area council meetings to discuss a possible extension of controls beyond January. W. W. Vines reports from Cincinnati on a rent advisory program and a new petition plan to speed rent increases for properties with higher operating costs.

Ofckley W. W. Vines Raleigh County Rent Control Board Skaggs Richard Bailey Bluefield Vines Cincinnati Tighe E. Woods Woods Congress

Social Security Office Adds Two Staff Members

Beckley office of the Social Security Administration increases staff to seven with two new hires. Joe Ayers from Oak Hill becomes field representative after five years with Charleston. Ruth Maiden from Trenton New Jersey joins as claims stenographer, previously with the New Jersey Department of Employment Security. A food aside mentions crumbled bacon in creamed spinach with croutons as a substitute.

Beckley Social Security Administration Joe Ayers Oak Hill Ruth Maiden Ayers Charleston Maiden Trenton N. J State Department of Employment Security

W Quesenberry Succumbs Here

William Emory Quesenberry 68 of 104 Nathan Street died at 10 15 p m after a short illness from a heart condition The Beckley fire department aided but could not revive him He born Sept 2 1882 at McCreery and lived in Raleigh County all his life He was a member of First Christian Church of Beckley Surviving are three daughters six sons two sisters two brothers six grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral arrangements pending arrival of sons from service

William’ Emory Quesenberry Nathan Street McCreéery Quesenberry Raleigh County First Christian Church of Beckley S. P. Collier Marion Ida Mae Nancy Quesenberry Alfred Earl Quesenberry Lloyd Edward Maxwell Fredrick Fairmont Neal Norfolk Denny Selfridge Field Mich Ray Olly George Hallie Laing Farmville Joe M Lloyd Huntington

Raleigh County Democrats Welcome National Leader in Beckley

Raleigh County Democratic Chairman Harry Anderson greeted Representative William L. Dawson in Beckley as James H. Rowland arranged the appearance and E. H. Hedrick stood nearby. Dawson, first vice president of the National Democratic Executive Committee, spoke to assembled Democrats in the county courtroom yesterday. A separate notice announces a Negro pre-natal clinic at Raleigh County Health Department from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday with Dr. A. D. Belton as clinician.

Raleigh County Harry Anderson William L. Dawson Beckley James H. Rowland E. H. Hedrick Dawson National Democratic Executive Committee Raleigh County Health Department A. D. Belton

Police Jail Woman On Assault Charge

Two women were lodged in Raleigh County Jail over the weekend with Cornelia Walker of Shady Springs charged felony for allegedly assaulting her husband. Virgie Lovern of Crab Orchard was booked on a trespassing charge. Also jailed were Pete Fadely of Mabscott for drunk and resisting arrest, Harry B. Owen of Pemberton for felonious assault, and Paul Pyatte of Mt. Hope on a peace warrant.

Raleigh Cornelia Walker Shady Springs Virgie Lovern Crab Orchard Pete Fadely Mabscott Harry B. Owen Pemberton Paul Pyatte Mt. Hope

Huddleston Improving After Pneumonia Hospitalized

Fayetville report says James F. Huddleston, admitted to Laird Memorial Hospital Montgomery early last week, is improving from pneumonia. status updated by Register staff writer.

Register Fayetteville James F. Huddleston Laird Memorial Hospital Montgomery

Two Men Jailed on Different Counts in Raleigh

Two men were lodged in the Raleigh County Jail yesterday. Charles Levern of Crab Orchard was jailed on an assault warrant. Charles Miller of Sand Lick was charged with stealing a bicycle.

Raleigh Charles Levern Crab Orchard Charles Miller Sand Lick

Leftover Egg Yolks Find Many Cake and Dessert Uses

Use leftover egg yolks in cakes and custards to enrich texture and flavor. Whip into custard sauce, pudding, or pie filling. blend into salad dressings. or create rich scrambled eggs for a silky finish.

Lincoln PTA Minstrel Parts to Be Assigned Tonight

Lincoln PTA plans to assign minstrel roles at a 7:30 PM meeting at the school. Under director Robert Rush the fundraiser supports school projects and aims to stage the show around November 13 in Woodrow Wilson High School auditorium. Mrs. L A Landers, program chair, urged parents to attend.

Lincoln Pta Lincoln Parent- Teacher Association L. A. Landers Robert Rush Woodrow Wilson High School

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