Third Carrier In Family Holds Local Financial Conference
A local banker and former newspaperboy, William M. Shanklin, assistant cashier and auto loan manager at Beckley National Bank, hosts a financial conference with his newspaperboy son Donald W. Shanklin who delivers The Register on Route 41 Ewart Ave. Donald, a Beckley Junior High student, once ran a news route in Hinton where he sold the Hinton Daily News on the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M
Bill” Shanklin
Beckley National Bank
Donald W. Shanklin
Donald
Beckley Junior High School
Register
Ewart Ave
Shanklin
Hinton
Young newspaper routes teach money value and people skills
Donald recalls his peak day selling papers after World War I in 1918. He bought the paper for a penny and sold it for two cents, noting the hustle required to return to the plant for extra copies. He follows his brother William Jr. in the same route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ular
Donald
William Jr
Veterans Rehabilitation Act extends training window to 1965
Disabled World War II veterans may qualify for schooling or vocational rehabilitation under Public Law 86 721. The extended deadline July 25 1965 applies to four reasons including late medical feasibility, adjusted discharge status, compensable disability, or ongoing training on June 1 1960. Contact VA reps for details and aid. Also notices on state VA offices closure Oct 5–7 for staff refresher training at Jacksons Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Collier JR
Department of Veterans Affairs
W. Va
Jackson's Mill State
Wife To Handle Purdue Estate
Elizabeth J. Perdue of Beckley was named administratrix of Hobart H. Perdue's estate after his death on Oct 12. She posted a 10,000 bond. Fiduciary records in Raleigh County last week also list James Albert Farley as executor of Zola Farley's estate with a 100 bond, and Robert B. Sayre as administrator of John Marshall Adkins' estate with a 200 bond. Clarence Senet Beckley is executor of Julia C. Meador's estate with a 7,000 bond. Douglas T. Bryant is administrator of Lillie Belle Richmond's estate with a 1,700 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth J. Perdue
Beckley
Hobart H. Perdue
Raleigh County
James Albert Farley
Sophia
Zola Farley
Robert B. Sayre
John Marshall Adkins
Clarence Senet Beckley
Julia C. Meador
Douglas T. Bryant
Lillie Belle Richmond
Two Beckleyans Joined WVU Committees
Floyd M. Sayre Beckley attorney and Mrs Hazel Davenport Davenport Cent ral Elementary School teacher were named to West Virginia University visiting committees by University President Elvis J Stahl Jr Sayres term for the College of Law runs to June 30 1962 Davenport was re appointed to a term ending June 30 The committees will hold their first meetings November 5 as guests of the university and will attend the WVU Boston University football game and a University Players production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd M. Sayre
Beckley
Hazel Bragg Davenport
Central Elementary
West Virginia University
Elvis J. Stahl Jr
Sayre
College of Law
Driver Injured In Two Car Valley Drive Collision
City police report a two car crash on Valley Drive in the afternoon causing $1000 in damages. Bert Plumley, 30, of Route 2 Beckley, was treated at Veterans Hospital and held overnight after being charged with drunk driving. John Samuel Martin, 38, of 1105 S Oakwood Ave, the other driver, was not injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Drive
Bert Plumley
Route 2
Beckley
Veterans Hospital
Plumley
John Samuel Martin
S. Oakwood Ave
Woman Injured In Jail Fall At Raleigh County Jail
Cora Peoples, a prisoner from Raleigh, sustained a knee injury after a fall in the Raleigh County Jail. She was taken to Beckley Hospital for treatment and then returned to jail. She had been lodged on a capias warrant issued for failure to appear for trial in Criminal Court on August 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Cora Peoples
Beckley Hospital
Hos
Estate of Owen Henry Gillespie Notified to Present
The estate of the late Owen Henry Gillespie requires interested heirs or claimants to appear on the specified day to protect their interests. Notice dated October 12 in Raleigh County West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gilbert Houtz
Beckley
Raleigh County
West Virginia
Owen Henry Gillespie
William J. ‘Daniel
CRED
Carlena Whitlock
Margaret Johnson
Used appliances and hardware sale notices
Classified funeral announcements and a mixed set of ads offer used washers by Love Bros Electric Co and Frigidaire units at deep discounts. Also listed are chain saws from Basham's Garage, Lone Star boat package, heaters, furniture, a couch, a gas stove, and a 16 ft cruiser with equipment. Sears bicycle layaway and sewing machines complete the lineup with contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Eye
Neville St
Lovitz
Beckley Wards
Wards
Montgomery Ward
Montgomery Ward Beckley
W. Va
Williamson
Frank’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc
Kanawha St
Wilson's
S. Kanawha
Beckley
Jan Campbell Music Co
Dial
Jim Green
Rev
A. L. Morgan
Glen Morgan
Tommy Reed
Stolla Cole
McCulloch Chain
Basham
White Oak Ph
Lone Star
Seston
Wilson
South Kanawha
H.p. Scott Scott
Mullens
Mere Cabinet Company
Sears
J. C. Higgins
Main Street
Pioneer
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News For Veterans
Ned H. Ragland
Purdue
Beckleyans
WVU
Raleieh County
Ned H. Raglandee
Accounts County
Massey
J. D
Jennings Street
Lottesville
Virginia
Rose and Quesenberry
South Kanawha Street
Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel
Cox Cox
James Hare
Whitby
Rose & Quesenberry
South
Kanawha Street
Jack D. Thomas
Wit—Tetew
Peace Cemetery
Peace Springs
Dias Floral CO
City Ave
Snow Thornton Florists
Prince Street
L. L. Reckart
C. E. Walker
Willo V. Dunbar
Caffee Funeral
Meador
Funeral Home
Paul E. Craven
Johnstown Rd
Gol
Kenawha Street
Webb, & Neal Funeral Home Ambulance Service
Vance Drive
R. H. Neal
Mgr
Egnor Monument Works
Crab Orchard & Logan Dial
Wolfe Oro
Ad. Beckley Newspapers
L. Amick
Beckley Newspapers
A.D
K.D
Means Lumber Co
Sisson St. Ph. CL
Wal
Todd's Grocery and Hardware
Beaver
Earl's Studio
Tha
Main St. Ph
Buckley Photo Service
Paastena
Church Street
Aansdation
Free
Informaon
Southern Institute of Graphic Arts
South Street
C. Rogers Plumbing & Heating
Temple St
Lilly’s Sanitation
Cole
Eugene
Buck” Cole
Sunrise Ave
Pagoda
Jennings Radio & TV
MacArthur
Alliance
MacArthur, W. Va
Harper Road
Ashworth & Sparks, Inc
Dial CL
Prince St
Gibson Refrigerator Maytag Auto
Ee Call L. Co A
Surance Agency
Billy Cla
C & Princeton
Bec
Curb
Area Drive Inn
Avon
Chi Chi's Grill
Johnstown Road
New
Board Box
York
Rev. Moore
Russell Horn
Grove Avenue
T. R. Lilly
Wyoming Hotel
Cleveland
Ohio
Childcraft
Delmaskins
Burgess Street
West Coast
W. B. Jones
R. L. and
J. H. Stinson
East Becksley
Roy A. Jones
Richard Redden
Meadow Bridge
Boston
Nature Shop
Beagle
Hope
AKC
Cohen Street
Lawrence Crowe
Call
East Rainelle
M. C. Dunkley
Stanford Road
Earl Mann
Dry Hill Rd
U. S
Elco Realty
Radford’s
Kodak Pony
Ashworth Firestone
Utility
W H Motors
BNC
I W. Va
Manawa
J. Huddle
Clyde Street
Thecktey
Love Bros
Lone Bros. Electric Co
DEPT
Formica
Harvey Cabinet Co
J. L
McCulloch
Ashworth Fireine
Fan Campbell Music Co
Main St
Dearing ‘Bros
Zenith
Tran- Ashworth
Firestone
Prince St. Ph
ry Valley Drive _Ph
Beckley Newspaper Corp
Prince St. Electrolux Corp
Jan
Jan Campbell Music Company
IDEAL
Emetic Eee Orp
W. Prince Street
Beckley, W. Va
WARD
Montgom
Emerson TV
Ord
Dearing Bros
Ford Tractor
Ion Yt
Garroway & Paarlowman Music Co
Cook’s Music Shop
North Oakwood Ave
Beckley Dial
Baldwin
Waynesboro Eries
Waynesboro
Price Brothers
L. A. Gravely
Todd Construction Co
RED Dog
Setirad
Rascel
S. M. Bragg
W. H. Fox
Foley Construction Co
McGraw Bros. Construction Pa
Bolt
Sveeveressee
Martina
Tile. CO
Vance Dr. Ph
Rk. O. M
John Bennett
Ial
James Logan
Sewell
Tipple
D. B. Stover
Long Branch Tipple
Mt. Hope
LUMP
Akers
Taylor
Raleigh Coal Co., Inc
Raley
Bath
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