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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1954
Page
12
A crew of about 15 with a giant crane from Prince Army Camp spent five hours Tuesday after noon to raise a 3,300 pound safe to the second floor office of City Engineer Dennis M. Leary Jr. in the Beckley Water Company Building. The safe, bought from Klaus and Page Co. for storing city maps and engineer records, required the removal of a double window for entry from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Beckley City Council discussed a proposed charge on City Dump use calling it a nuisance tax. R H Magee of National Mine Service said the fee could deter dumping on highways, while Councilman Bibb noted costs of 1800 to 2000 dollars yearly and land purchases for expansion. Mayor Davis added most garbage collectors in the city have not complied with the dump ordinance.
Beck ley City Council discussed parking rules on Church St near the Methodist Temple. Councilman Noel Christian noted Sunday morning congestion from vehicles in no parking zones and asked Police Chief Evan Hall to enforce with potential tickets. No residents spoke for paving West Virginia and Kiser Sts.
F C Calhoun spoke for a delegation before the Raleigh County Board of Education Tuesday arguing that teachers are expendable but pupils are not at Midway Elementary. He cited crowded conditions with 52 pupils in first and second grades half-day and warned enrollment will rise to 150 next year with 26 new students. Board president Caperton pledged to consider the request and noted countywide population shifts creating similar issues.
Approval of an architect drawing for a new five room Harper Road school came from the Raleigh County Board of Education meeting. A $60 000 appropriation was authorized including land purchase. The plan by Bluefield architect Alex Mahood and construction by maintenance crews were approved.
Shady Spring High School Student Council members Robert Buckland Barbara Kendrick and Connie Clark will attend the 22nd annual state meeting at Jacksons Mill November 7 9. Burnice Bucklin president says the gathering will train council members in school government. Last year Bucklin Lilly and Griffith attended. The council will sponsor monthly sock hops and select outstanding citizens each month.
Loweston SRC forwards a bid of 235635 by Oscar Vecellion Company Beckley for widening and resurfacing 18 foot State Route 61 segment from Slaughter Creek to Cheyan Creek Bridge and the West Virginia Turnpike intersection. Federal funds require approval by the U S Bureau of Public Roads.
George FE Harvey Sprague postmaster after major surgery in Huntington hospital. He has served as postmaster at Sprague Post Office for 39 years and is expected to be released soon.
Funeral services for Waldo Winford Maddy 46 of Daniels will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Daniels Community Church with Rev. W Nunn and Rev. Charles Midkiff officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Jay Cemetery. Maddy died in a local hospital about 9:45 a.m. Tuesday. He was born February 16, 1908, in Beaver, a son of Albert and Ruth Phillips Maddy, now deceased. A retired miner, he last worked at Stamford Mine No. 2 and belonged to the United Mine Workers of America. He had lived in Daniels 12 years and was a member of the Pilgrim Holiness Church. He is survived by his wife Margie Virginia Maddy. two sons Barry Benson Maddy and Windsor Andrew Maddy of Baltimore. five daughters Ruby Maxine Brooke of Beaver, Wilma Mae Williams of Shady Spring, Vivian Ruth Rollyson of Beckley, Alice Arbutus Maddy, Corliss Ann Maddy, both at home. seven brothers Alma of Baltimore, Clacy of Daniels, Palma of Fireco, Ardith of Jonben, Bonda of Baltimore, Rudolph of Baltimore, Arliss of Baltimore, and four sisters Mrs. John Richardson of Prosperity, Mrs. Retha Patton of Fireco, Mrs. Theda Redden of Beckley, and Miss Phyllis Jean Maddy of Jordan. Three grandchildren also survive. The body will be removed from Caffee Funeral Home to the home of Mrs. Williams at 4 p.m. today.
A delegation from Oak Grove urged a new school and bus shelter along the bus route. Caperton said funds are earmarked for current projects, and the board cannot transfer. Asst. Supt. Munson to explore bus-shelter options. additional teachers requested for Crab Orchard and Blue Jay schools. traffic plan for Woodrow Wilson High area approved by council and zoning commission.
Corinne Elementary School hosts a Halloween carnival at 60 p.m. Thursday under the PTA sponsorship. Costume prizes will be awarded to a man woman boy and girl. Other attractions include fishing cake walks fortune telling country store and more. Proceeds go to the PTA general fund.
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