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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1956

Page

9

National Practical Nurse Plan Approved by Raleigh Board

The Raleigh County Board of Education approved a practical nurses education program to be sponsored locally. Hilda Thorpe of NAPNE verbalized approval after facility review, with screening by the Beckley office of the West Virginia Department of Employment Security.

William B. Connoley Raleigh County Vocational School Board of Education Hilda Thorpe NAPNE Beckley Office West Virginia Department of Employment Security National Association Giy- Connoley Raleigh County Board of Educa Raleigh Motor Sales International Harvester

Cecil Dosier 52 Dies in Detroit

Cecil Dosier aged 52 died in Detroit Michigan after extended illness. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Vincent Dosier of Calloway Heights. The body will arrive at Caffee Funeral Home Thursday morning for burial in Beckley. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Caffee Cecil Dosier Detroit Miod Vincent Dosier Calloway Heights

Clerk's Office Extends Registration Hours for Voters

With 10 days left before the November 6 election Raleigh Countians may register to vote. The Clerk's Office will stay open evenings today and tomorrow from 6 30 p m to 8 30 p m to accommodate those unable to register during the day. West Virginians must register by October 6 to be eligible.

Raleigh West

Dunkley Receives Remodeling Permit in Mercer Street Remodel

H. L. Dunkley of 212 Mercer St secured a remodeling permit from the City Recorder's Office on Monday. The estimated project cost is $1,000 and the city collected a $10 permit fee.

City Recorder H. L. Dunkley Mercer St

Berea Drama Manager Plans Beckley Visit

Berea College drama manager Julius Williams announces a Beckley visit by Paul Green epic drama organizer Les Cronk to outline a campaign to raise sixty five thousand dollars. Cronk will join Dr Kermit Hunter in a panel on outdoor historical plays during a buffet dinner and public meeting at the Beckley Memorial Building.

Beckley University of North Carolina Mickoff West Virginia Wew Drama Association T.jarp Cronk Morseng Williams Wilderness Berea Chapel Hill N. C Beckley Hotel Memorial Building Paul Greer Samuel Selden Department of Dramatic Arts

Bluefield College Plans Big Homecoming Celebration

Bluefield State and Bluefield College prepare for a major homecoming with a kickoff Oct. 13 at Mitchell Stadium. The weeklong events run from Oct. 10 including queen coronation bonfire rally alumni activities parade and pre game and halftime festivities led by Prof. C. R. Gilbert.

Bluefield State College C. R. Gilbert Big Blues Bluefield State Yellow Jackets West Virginia State Bluefield Mitchell Stadium

Music a Livelihood for City Family Secrest Pianist

Mrs. Julia Secrest, Beckley pianist, supports three daughters since her husband Robert died at 35. Starting at seven, she pursued music, taught, and performed across Beckley, Oak Ridge, and Mount Hope, returning to Beckley to teach 35 students and play dinner music daily. She served as organist at multiple churches and contributed to radio programs and community choirs. Her dedication included dedication music for the Beckley Veterans Hospital.

Julia Secrest Beckley Robert Secrest Princeton Oak Ridge Tenn St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Galperin Suwanee University Episcopal Church Glass House Beckley Veterans Hospital Secrest

Mrs. Charlotte Wagner Heads Bonds Division

Mrs. Charlotte Wagner of Charleston has been named volunteer state chairman of the U S Savings Bonds Division to direct a statewide U S Savings Stamp Youth Program in schools. The appointment, by Thomas H. Vanderford, follows her long civic work and roles in the American Legion Auxiliary and other organizations.

Charlotte Wagner Charleston West Virginia American Legion Auxiliary U.S. Savings Bonds Thomas H. Vanderford Savings Bonds Wagner U. S. Savings Stamp Civil Defense Central Division Mid-Western John Brawley American Legion Auxiliary Kanawha Valley Daughters of the American Revolution

Stratton High Principal To Address Widow's Convention

Stratton High School Principal W. C. Reid will speak at the Widow's Convention at Welcome Baptist Church at 7 30 p m today. Soloists include Mrs Thelma Dyer and Mrs Leroy Robinson with a full program of talks and music through Friday.

W. C. Reid Stratton High School Eva Winh Field Louise Muse Alice Barber H. B. Booker Welcome Baptist” Mission Chorus

Two Fined For Running Red Lights In Berkley

Two area men were fined five dollars each for red light violations by Berkley Police Court on Tuesday. Percy Ray Lilly of Cool Ridge, a taxi driver, paid the $5 after a crash at the intersection of Lar McCreery and Fayette Streets. Bob Waulk of Temple Street also paid $5 after a City Police stop on Tuesday afternoon.

Berkley C. Berkley Lilly Lar McCreery Fayette Sts Percy Ray Lilly Cool Ridge Lilly City Police Court Murl Saylor Jr Sunrise Avenue Bob,Waulk Temple Street

Funeral for William Oliver Holley at Central Baptist Church

William Oliver Holley 51 of 253 South Heber Street died Monday in a Killarney mine accident. Funeral services Thursday at 2 30 p m at Central Baptist Church with Rev A Abrams and Rev Corey Mitchell. Burial Greenwood Memorial Park. Survived by wife Ethel, daughter Helen Johnson, mother Mary E Holley, sisters Mabel Winston Dora McCormick, brothers John and James. Body to be removed from C D Trent Funeral Home at 5 p.m. today.

William Oliver Holley Central Baptist Church A. Abrams Corey C. Mitchell Greenwood Memorial Park Holley Killarney South Heber St Dukes Club United Mine Workers Ethel Holley Helen L. Johnson Mary E. Holley Beckley Mabel Winston Huntington Dora McCormick John Cleveland Ohio James Detroit Mich C. D. Trent Funeral Home

Remodeling Permit Granted for E. H. Dser

A remodeling permit for work estimated at 400 dollars was issued Monday at the City Recorder's Office to E. H. Dser of 139 Sour Street. A ten dollar fee was paid to the city.

City Recorder's Office E. H. Dser Sour St

West Point Goal for Beckley Youth George Gwinn

George Gwinn a 17 year old senior at Woodrow Wilson High School is active in student government and drama. He serves as president of the West Virginia Association of Student Councils and plans a state meeting at Jackson's Mill October 21 22 23. His ambitions include West Point and electrical engineering while he pursues civic work and a paper route.

George Gwinn Toledo A. R. Gwinn Ellison Ave Woodrow Wilson Key Club Peter George West Virginia Association of Student Councils Garnette Reynolds Jackson's Mill Board of Education Denver Iial Methodist David America

Stop Pain of Piles Develops Home Treatment Pazo

An advertisement claims a new stainless Pazo treatment for piles delivers instant relief both internal and external. It touts six medically proven ingredients from Grove Laboratoria and promises rapid comfort after years of suffering.

Grove Laboratoria

Fadeley Services Slated Thursday for Raymond Fadeley

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at the Melton Mortuary Chapel for Raymond F. Fadeley 60 of 105 1-2 Prince St. He died Monday from a police described personal safety related bullet. Fadeley owned Fadeley s Texaco Station on North Kanawha Street. He was a World War I veteran and member of the First Baptist Church, Beckley Moose Lodge, American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Bair Fadeley of Troy Ohio a sister Mrs Allen Brown of Troy a brother F W Fadeley of San Diego and two nieces and a nephew all of Troy Ohio. The body will lie in state at the funeral home until the hour. Pallbearers are L A Landers N R Coleman W H McGinhis Jr Robert Richardson J D Duyal and George Piper.

Raymond F. Fadeley Prince St Melton Mortuary AL Win J. Cook Sunset Memorial Park Mason County George Rosa Tucker Fadeley Dorothy Bair Charleston Pittsburgh Beckley Buffalo Alderson Beckley Moose Lodge The American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Allen Brown Troy Ohio F. W. Fadeley San Diego Calif L. A. Landers N. R. Coleman W. H. Me. Ginhis Jr Robert Richardson J .D. Duya George Piper

Inmates Transferred Amid County Jail Moves

Two inmates were moved to different jails after transfers on Tuesday. Ray Sanders Windell, 27, of Terry, was sent to Fayette County Jail by State Police for possessing stolen copper wire from Harmon Mine. He waived preliminary hearing and was remanded on $500 bond. James Harris of Naoma was taken to Wyoming County Jail after Monday booking on a cepias.

Raleigh Fayette County Ray Sanders Windell Terry Windell Grand Jury J. E. Maysard Harmon East Rainelle Wyoming County James Harris Naoma

Army Enlistments For Sept 21 Include Coburn Lilly Cordell

Enlistees Jack B. Coburn Simmie R. Lilly and Jimmy D. Cordell join the U S Army on September 21 and report to Fort Jackson for basic training. Coburn is the son of Mr and Mrs Hubert B Coburn of Princeton Lilly is the son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lilly of Pax Cordell is the son of Mr and Mrs Ruey B Cordell of Matola ka. Fort Jackson is in South Carolina.

ARMY U. S. Army Jack B. Coburn Hubert B. Coburn No. 3 Princeton Simmie R. Lilly Kenneth Lilly Jimmy D. Cordell Ruey B. Cordell Matolaka Ft. Jackson,c

Father and Son File Double Lawsuits Over Valley Drive Crash

James Fair II and his father James Blair Jr. of Sprague filed two suits in Raleigh County Circuit Court arising from a Valley Drive collision last year. They name Philip Diciuccio of Calloway Heights as the defendant, seeking 1000 and 12000 dollars respectively for injuries and hospital charges.

Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's Office James Fair II James Blair Jr Sprague PhilipDiciuccio Calloway Hights Valley Drive Young Blair D Cluccio Blair

Is WISK Safe For Your Hands

WISK is described as safer for you and your wash and machine and safe for delicate fabrics and all colors safe in water. It claims suitability for special washes like babies diapers and clothing and offers an unconditional money back guarantee if you disagree it cleans best among detergents.

Lever Brothers

WISK detergent claims and usage guidance in ad copy

The advertisement promotes WISK as effective for top load washers and as a versatile cleaner beyond laundry. It asserts one third cup cleans better than a cup and a half of powder, notes liquid form costs less per use, and claims WISK also cleans dishes walls woodwork and grease from stoves.

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National Practical Nurse Group W. W. Trent Concord College D. W. Bryson Raleigh County Bluefield College Stratton High Women's Improvement League St. Jesu Baptist Church of H. E. Davis R. A. Banks Howard Clemens Glen White Gregory the Missionary Society Lillybrook Lester Elder Parnell C. H. Edwards Shady Grove Baptist Church Mission Circle of Mabscott L. A. Levicy Missionary Society A. W. Wood Milburn Ivy Mattox Newark N. J Ruby Hannon Affinity Missionary Society of the Shady +Grove Baptist Church Mary Lou Walton Ed Jackson Georgiana “Roward Howard Clemons John Burns Samuel Gregory Collins Temple Baptist Church W. M. Freeman WTA Dunbar Parent Teachers Association Robert Brown Sam Terry Cecil Hill Sylvester Adams Raleigh Register W. Va West Point Druggists! Inc Fadeley Father and Son G. M. Powers Main Street
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