Alabaman on Program At ABI Dedication Service
Dr. Charles Seidenspinner of Birmingham will speak at Appalachian Bible Institute dedication conference in Bradley. The event runs Friday to Sunday with Seidenspinner, president of Southeastern Bible College, among principal speakers and Garrett D. Franklin addressing home missions. Funeral for Millard Fillmore Jessup held at Rose and Quisenberry, with 52 grandchildren and 106 great grandchildren among survivors. Public invited to sessions Friday through Sunday with guest organist and music.
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Charles _ Seidenspinner
Birmingham
Ala
Appalachian Bible Institute
Bradley
Seidenspinner
Southeastern Bible College
South
Southeastern
Providence -Bible Institute
Rhode Island
North American Association ‘of Bible Institutes and Bible Colleges
Evangelical Union of South America
The
India Mission
Alabama Child Evangelism ‘Fellowship
Garland
D. Franklin
Scriptive Memory
Kentucky
Franklin
Camp’ Nathanael
Enymalena
Rose and Quisenberry Funeral Home
Millard Fillmore Jessup
Mount Tabor
Everett Shafer
Riffe
Lester
Jessup
Vinc
Patrick County
William and
Mary Epperson Jessup
Betty Terry
W. G
Crab Orchard
J. Mofon No
Midway
Institute
Cal C. Beukenya
Ganist
Tom Wallace
Voting machines argued to outdate paper ballots
A Raleigh County debate over adopting voting machines weighs advantages such as quicker returns, lower costs, and tighter secrecy against concerns of corruption and public funds. Proponents cite Edison’s invention and studies from Ypsilanti and Buffalo showing fewer officials and lower per vote costs, while opponents push for preserved ballot methods and public priorities like libraries and centers.
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America
Raleigh
N. G. Ramoose
Ypsilanti
Mich
Frrom
Buffalo
Erie County
Raleigh County
Duke of Paducah Set for Beckley Benefit Show
Raleigh County Sheriff John Ward announced that the Duke of Paducah will headline a charity show in Beckley to aid the West Virginia Sheriff's Association. The 7:30 p.m. Saturday performance at the Memorial Building auditorium features Grand Ole Opry stars George Morgan Lew Childre Dancey Dill Annie Lou The Candy Kids and Joyce and Bobbie. The event is sponsored by the West Virginia Sheriff's Association.
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Raleigh County
John €. Ward
Duke of
Ward
Memorial Building
Beckley
George Morgan
Lew Childre
Danc Uy Dill
Annie’ Lou
Candy Kids
Joyce and
Bobbie
Sheriff Ward
West Virginia Sheriff's, Association
Mrs Bland to Lead 1957 Raleigh Mothers March
Mrs James Mahoney announced the appointment of Mrs Bland as Mothers March chairman for 1957 Raleigh County. The article notes the March of Dimes campaign history with previous county leaders and civic involvement of Mrs Bland including PTA secretary duties, church service, and youth activity roles.
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James P. Bland
Raleigh County
John C. Ward
Ward
Paul E. Ash
Reginald Moyers
Edgar Mohler
Bland
Tol Sons
Crescent
First’ Baptist Church
The
Missionary Society
Mathers
James Mahoney
National Foundation
Otis Lyons
Elinor Hurt
MOD
Miner Receives Chest Injury at Piney View Plant
Carlos Plumley, 95, of Ghent, was injured in a chest incident at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at the R and Coal Company in Piney View where he works. He was treated and released at Beckley Memorial Hospital. X rays showed the injury was not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos Plumley
Ghent
Reserene
Piney View
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Junior Red Cross Organization Starts in Raleigh County
Raleigh County's Junior Red Cross forms under the County Chapter American Red Cross with volunteers completing arrangements. Mrs. T. JC. Moorefield reports, with Twila Whiting Judy Greiner and others assisting. Members participate in local national and international services through hospital and institution projects and leadership development.
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Raleigh County
Red Cross
American Red Cross
T. JC. Moorefield
Twila Whiting
Judy Greiner
Charlotte Cooke
Charlo Brrch
Vickie Chris
Topher
Claudine’ Farley
Ann Larimore
Clara Swarthowt
Eva K. Kessinger
Ann Anerdeyson
Patsy Skrugas
Flo Heakle
Harriet Davis
Bertind DePaulo
Mary Jane Mulholland
JRC Club
Woodrow. Wilson High School
Juanita Perkowski
Moorefield
JRC
Sophia Boy 14 Dies of Cancer in Sophia
Sophia Boy age 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs Eula Hatfield, died at 6 10 a m at the family residence in Sophia after a cancer illness begun July 5 Born in Corinne June 14 1942 she lived in Sophia nine years She was active in Sophia Methodist Church Sunday School Troop 75 Ground Observer Corps school safety patrol and earned a citizenship pin in 1936 Her grandparents Mr and Mrs Winfield Wayne Lester survive Funeral arrangements with Williams Funeral Home followed by a church service conducted by Rev Bill Brown Rev Dewey Wilson and Rev Cleve Young Burial in Sunset Memorial Park Bearers will be members of her Scout troop
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Tommy Ray’ Hatfield
Eula Hatfield
Sophia
Corinne
Sophia Methodist Church
Sophia School
Ground Observer Corps
Winfield Wayne
Lester
Williams Funeral
Bill Brown
Dewey Wilson
Cleve Young
Sunset Memorial Park
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Claude England
Tams Mountain
England
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division
U. S. Treasury Department
ABI
Charles Seidenspinner
Thomas A. Edison
Raleigh Countians
Hocmines
Manfacturers
the Duke OF
Paducas
Fred X. Williams
W. VA
Bank of
F.D.I.C
Junior Red Cross Organization
Sophia Boy
HO Gange
Ail Nursary
West Bend
American Flyer
Sunbeam
General Electric
Dormeyer
Revere
Boontonware
Beckley Ice&feed CO
Prince ST
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