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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1949

Page

6

Last Call Out for Street Paving Five More Ready for Bidders

Beckley West Virginia reports bids soon on five streets Beaver Avenue John Street West Virginia Street Glenn Avenue as the city nears the end of a summer paving program. Petitions must reach the acting city engineer within three days to qualify.

Raleigh Register Beckley W. Va Phil ‘H. Wilson Beaver Avenue John Street West Virginia Street Glenn Wilson Herkley Street Truman Avenue Eighth Street Scott Avenue Northwestern Avenue G Street Heber Street Jennings Street Johnstown Road Berkley Street Doreas Avenue Hull Street Crescent Street First Street First Avenue Second Avenue William P. Laren

Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Meetings

Local residents share visits across Beckley and Mt. Hope with families and friends. Church gatherings, sorority chapters, and union meetings are noted along with school and public notices including road work schedules and community births.

Oyler Rites Held At London Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Fayette Oyler of Charleston were planned for 2 p.m. at the London Church of God with burial in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. She died Saturday at a daughter’s home in Leevale. Survived by husband H. D. Oyler, Charleston, two sisters, a half sister, one grandchild and one great grandchild. Body moved from Armstrong Funeral Home.

Jteg.ster Whitesville Fayette Oyler Charleston Leevale London Church of God Montgomery Memorial Park London H. D. Oyler Melissa Duffy Smithers da Ames Vanceburg George ‘Young Somers Montana Armstrong Funeral, Home

Free book on arthritis and rheumatism offered

Excelsior Springs Missouri September 19 a specialized system for rheumatism and arthritis is claimed to relieve symptoms. A free book titled Rheumatism explains why drugs only provide temporary relief and how to remove the causes. The Ball Clinic invites letters to Dept 5101 Excelsior Springs Missouri to receive the enlarged booklet today.

Excelsior Springs Spains Ball Clinic

Polio Drive Nears 3000 As Campaign End Nears

W A Burke campaign manager says emergency polio drive funds may exceed 3000 after today’s tally. About 150 was collected at an aerial demonstration at Beckley Mount Hope Airport despite rain. Twenty volunteers from local civic groups collected donations from around 1000 people. Raleigh County reports 23 hospitalizations in the outbreak. Junior Chamber of Commerce to decide its role tonight.

W. A. Burke Beckley-Mount Hope National Foundation Burke Raleigh County Junior Chamber of Commerce Dave Abrams

AFA Plans After Game Dance on Thanksgiving Day

Beckley Squadron of the Air Forces Association weighs an after the Beckley Hinton game dance. Commander Jack Beard says plans will be discussed at 7 30 p m Thursday in Room 10 of the Memorial Building.

AFA Beckley-Hinton Beckley Squadron The Air Forces Association Jack Beard Memorial Building Beard

Fierce Storm Triggers Two Airplane Crashes in Beckley Area

A severe storm battering Beckley caused two aircraft incidents. Mario Marcuzzi, flying near Richmond High School, suffered a broken nose and damage to landing gear and propeller, after landing on a field fence. Second crash involved Dr. Harry B. Anderson in Quinwood, with no injuries or aircraft damage reported. The airport manager notes the weather hindered visibility and control.

Force Beckley Mario Marcuzzi Beckley Richmond High School Richmond Johnny Kacsmaryk Beckley-Mount Hope Kacsmaryk Marcuczi Siarcuzzi Harry B. Anderson Mount Hope Anderson Quinwood Greenbrier

Exams For Dental Officer Posts In Federal Service

A civil service exam for dental officers is open for federal positions in Maryland North Carolina Virginia and West Virginia with salaries from 5232 to 54235. Applicants must be accredited dental school graduates licensed to practice and will be rated on training and experience. Applications accepted by Fourth U S Civil Service Region Washington DC until needs are met.

Henry Kent Board of Civil Service Examiners Beckley Post Office U. S. Civil Service Region Washington, D. C Maryland North Carolina Virginia West Virginia U.S. Civil Service Region Third Jefferson Drive S. W Washington D. C

County Near Lead In Auto Increase

West Virginia chamber reports fiscal year end June 30 shows county auto registrations rising with only Nicholas County ahead. State total climbs to 493 198 vehicles from 393 206. Barbour declines 24 percent while Kanawha posts the largest total and Wirt the lowest at 1 008.

Raleign County West Virginia Barbour Barbour County Kanawha County

False Teeth Improve Comfort With FASTBEETH Powder

An ad announces FASTBEETH an alkaline non sold powder to fit plates. Sprinkle a little on teeth for firmer fit, easier eating, and reduced odor. Available at drug stores under theASTEETH name.

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