Rhodell Blaze Destroys Several Businesses and Home
A Monday Rhodell fire destroyed Metcher's Department Store owned by Mrs. Saunders, a used furniture store owned by Mrs. Smiley, and a leasehold occupied by the Hopkins family. A confectionery and the Hopkins home were damaged, with a total unofficial loss around 315000. Firefighters from Rhodell, Sophia, and Mullens battled the blaze over two hours, aided by a local volunteer, while wind spread flames to nearby buildings.
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Rhodell
Savas
Metcher’s Department
Sean Saunders
Elizabeth Smiley
Joe D'Antonio
Roy Hopkins
D'Antonio
Cody Fletcher
Leon Sanders
Dry Goody
Hopkins
Amigo
Sophia
Mullens
Bob
Belcher
Hopkins House
Two Area Girls Enroll in New England Conservatory
Two area residents enroll at Boston's New England Conservatory of Music Beverly F. Samans daughter of Herman and Mrs Woodlawn Ave is a sophomore in the Music Therapy department Nancy Snyder Fayette Mount Hope High School 1953 University of Michigan voice major NEC Chorus officer Dean's List three times plans a career in television or high opera work
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Conservatory of Music
Boston
Beverly
F. Samans
Conservatory
Nancy Snyder
TP. Ho Snyder
Fayette
Mount Hope High School
Univer‘sity of
Michigan
Andrew Gillar
Beckley
NEC Chorus
Church Drive Ends Sunday with Treasure Chest Contest
First Assembly of God Church at 114 Valley Dr plans a Sunday climax to October’s en largement drive. The Treasure Chest contest will award contents to the holder of the correct key. Rev A E Shuttlesworth will lead Sunday service as district youth director. Attendance aims for 450 in the evening and 418 in Sunday School, both record highs for October. Last Sunday’s Friendly Four Quartet drew 443 in attendance and 407 in Sunday School average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Assembly “of God
Valley Dr
A. E. Shuttlesworth
Chorea
T. M. Waldron
Anniversary celebration at Rose of Sharon Church continues
The Elder J. H. Dunlap anniversary at Rose of Sharon Church runs through Sunday with speakers including Elder R. Pannell. Rev. J. C. Richeson appears tonight with church members from Glen White. Judith Ann Hoover and Millard Harbison wed in Glen White home with Rev. A. W. Wood officiating. The bride wore blue taffeta and red roses. Miss Mary Lee Gore was a gown attendant. Best man Thomas Garland, reception at the bride’s parents’ home. Groom serves in the U S Navy and will be stationed in Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Dunlap
Rose of Sharon Church
J. C. Richardson
Glen. White
George Hoover
Glen White
Judith Ann
Millard Harbison
East Park
A. W. Wood
Beckley
Mary Lee Gore
Lanark
Thomas Garland
Miss Hoover
Stratton High School
United States Navy
Cuba
Fifteen Join Air Force from Beckley Recruiting Station
Fifteen men enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on October 17 18 and 19 at the Beckley Recruiting Station and were sent to Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas. Names listed include Tommy L Thompson Danville Richard L Barger Charleston Jack L Tawny Lefthand William G Mays Charleston Halland Collier Pine Creek Max D Michael Seth Roy C Massey Jo Gordon Harry M Simpson Jr Charleston John D Dotson Richwood William R Brown Richwood George Roberts Logany Charles L Davis Charleston John D Henderson Charleston Joe L Gray Brachalm and Denny R Bailey Glen Fork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Air Force
Beckley
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Tex
Tommy L. Thompson
Danville
Richard L. Barger
Charleston
Jack L. Tawney
William G. Mays
Halland
John. D. Dotson
Richwood
Seventeen WWHS Students to Take Merit Test
Seventeen Woodrow Wilson High School seniors will take the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test at 9 a.m. Wednesday at WWHS Evans ton Indiana. The top five percent nationwide will enter further Merit selection with scholarships totaling over 30 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow’ Wilson High School
National Merit Scholarship” Corporation
Evanston
Illinois
Margaret Thomson
Woodrow Wilson
Mary Linda Burke
Larry Cole
Lowise Daniels
Bruno Della Mea
Patricia Kink
Norma Gunderson
Wiliam Grose
Carol Green
George Gwinn
Ella
Mae Hudson
John James
Phyllis’ Peregoy
Patricia Pilsenberger
Ona
West Virginia trip yields praise from Time Life journalist
Mark Sullivan of Time Life praises West Virginia scenery on a New River fishing float with WWNR radios crew. He lauds Cabins at Bluestone State Park as unmatched for comfort and value, noting affordable rents. He recalls the landscape as the finest seen east of the Mississippi and even hooks a fish during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Sullivan
Time-Life
West Virginia
Sullivan
New ‘River
WWNR
Beckley
Eve J
Bluefield State College to Administer SS College Qualification Test
Bluefield State College will host the Selective Service College Qualification Test twice this school year on November 15 and April 18 1957. Dr J Lee Irving urges qualified students to apply now to be assigned to a center. The three hour exam aids local boards in deferment decisions for college students in the Bluefield area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield State College
United States
Selective Service College
J. Lee Irving
Boards of Selective Service
Bluefield
Dr-Irving
Davenport
Mount Tabor PTA Slates Box Supper Details
The Mount Tabor Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association plans a box supper at 6 30 p m Saturday at the school. Women should bring wrapped lunch boxes. men bring pocketbooks and appetite. Boxes will be auctioned to the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent - Teacher Association of
Mount Tabor Elementary School
GOP Pre-Election Events Outline Raleigh County Schedule
A series of GOP events are planned this week in Raleigh County. A 7:30 p.m. meeting at Maxwell Hill Elementary instructs workers and poll officials. A 7–9 p.m. Wednesday reception at Beckley Woman’s Club honors Mrs. Cecil Underwood and Mrs. Chapman Revercomb. A Republican Crusade Rally is set for Thursday at McAlpin Union Hall and another rally Friday night at Harper Heights School.
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Maxwell Hill
Calloway Heights
Tees
Sprague
Dan. Pack
GOP
Raleigh County
Republican’ Woman's Club
Beckley Woman's Club
Cecil Underwood
Chapman Revercomb
McAlpin Union Hall
Harper Heights
G. D. Anderson
Lincoln for 1957 Finest in the Fine Car Field
The 1957 Lincoln is showcased as a wonderful new experience for shoppers who have not yet seen and driven it. The message calls the car unmistakably the finest in the fine car field.
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Charlotte
N.C
Sharlotte ‘Boys
D'Anton
Smiley
William Eldridge
Sunnday
Air Force
RCA
BSC
Mount Tabor
PTA
Turkey
Greece
American Farmers Mutual
MMO Ree Vo
Omar
Stover
Harper Rd
Ana
Cecil
Underwood
Whis-Tv
JPAIR
Republican State Executive Committee
J. DR. Hoblitzell
Lincoln
America
S. Oakwood Ave
Beckley Lincoln-Mercury, Inc
John W. Eye
Sales Aid Service
W. Neville
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