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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1959
Page
10
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co invites the public to an open house on Woodlawn Ave Beckley from 7 to 9 p m today and tomorrow with guided tours of local equipment. A prior similar event drew 300 attendees from civic clubs and families.
In Cleveland Ellen Milam, 61, attends the first degree murder trial of her son, seeking a different outcome after a prior conviction. Testimony outlines Milam, Davis, and Lyons robbing Alonzo Buchanan before Lt. Edward Lentz was killed. Lyons later executed and Davis serving life.
The Orthodox St Nicholas Church at 211 S Heber St hosts a five day devotions retreat led by Rev Father Daniel with Rev Father John assisting. Evening prayers begin 8 pm with liturgy Thursday and Akathist services interspersed through Friday and Saturday. Sunday sermon at 11 am covers Orthodoxy and the Ecumenical Movement.
Beckley Rural Development Council chair William Shanklin said six livestock sales since opening have totaled more than 100000. He cited ongoing sales and potential horizontal integration to boost production. C C Hutchison noted record money volume and steady egg prices while plans for publicity and a state seal approval progressed. A three man committee including Hodel Shanklin and Shackelford was formed to promote both markets.
Street crews in Beckley rush to fix and smooth roads during Indian Summer, with Prince Street resurfaced on Tuesday to ready the streets for the coming colder season.
In August 1862 near Bull Run the 24th New York Volunteers lost their flag to Confederate forces. County historian Clarence C. Lewis arranged for the flag's return to Lockport, New York, about 97 years later.
Raleigh County NAACP branch plans a 7 30 p m meeting at New Hope Baptist Church East Beckley Mrs Wendell Coleman and Charles Dillard will report on their Huntington conference attendance Rev H E Davis urges all members to attend the session Thursday evening in Beckley
State Police report a gasoline lawn mower was stolen from the N. A. Comer residence on Poplar Street in Calloway Heights. The value of the property was not known.
State Police arrested George D Brown of Stephenson on charges of lacking a safety inspection sticker. He was lodged in Raleigh Wagen Jail at 3 28 p m on Monday.
State Police report says four hub caps and fender skirts were taken from a wrecked 1959 Ford parked on the Grady Whitlock Ford lot Monday night. Loss estimated at 35 dollars.
Sophia High School sent Harold Calhoun Emanuel Gaziano and Linda Lambert to the 27th WV Association of Student Councils convention at Jacksons Mill October 18 to 20. Delegates were chosen by Student Council vote with Douglas Johnson faculty advisor accompanying.
Deeds on file show transfers including Wilson Brogan to Laura Cyrus Garten Jr. in Shady Spring District with no consideration. Mul lens to J B and Isabelle Ashley at Piney View for 800 dollars. Sission to Sisson in Town District with no consideration. Witzel to Ritchie in Town District for 12000 dollars. Cash to Foley and James Lilly Inc to Raines on Highland Drive for 2500 dollars. Price to Davis in Town District for 1500 dollars. Plumley to Mitchell and Margaret Plumley in Richmond District for 1000 dollars.
James Davis of Mabscott was released from Raleigh County Jail Tuesday after paying a $30 fine and costs for a speeding charge in lieu of bond.
The article notes that most of Iran's agricultural products are produced for domestic consumption and only a small percentage is exported.
Hezekiah Matherly 72 of Flat Top died at Hilltop Nursing Home October 20. Funeral at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel October 22 with burial in Flat Top Cemetery. Active pallbearers named. Sarah Harriett Stover 84 of Clear Creek died October 19. Funeral October 21 at Workmans Creek Methodist Church with burial at Workmans Creek Cemetery. Virginia Waldron Cunha 62 formerly of Hugheston died October 16 in Newark New Jersey. Funeral October 21 at Advent Christian Church with burial at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Florist listings Flowers for All Occasions Beckley Cut Flower.
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