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The Raleigh Register from Beckley, West Virginia • Page 12

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Beckley, West Virginia
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12--Raleigh Register. Bcck'cy, W. Tuesday Afternoon, April 27, 1954 PARADE MARSHALS ON HORSKBACK will lead marchers through Bcckley during the" Armed Forces Day parade May 15. Shown on the horses they will ride during the parade are (left lo rljhl) Charles Lilly riding a cbfslnul horse, "Vl'f Miss," and Darrell Freeman a strawberry roan named "Smoky," both of Little Beaver a and Robert Scott of Heaver astride "Dixie sorrel. "i i Raleigh, Fayelleand Wyoming Lead in March Industrial Accidents Payelfe, Raleigh, and Wyoming counties reported the largest number of accidents during March among subscribing workers of the Workmen's Compensation Department.

A total of 4,028 accidenls ivas reported for the slate, wilh 867 of these occurring in nine Southern West Virginia counties. Fayelte leads the list in this with 201; Raleigh, 185; 185; Wyoming, 112 Mercer, 99; Nicholas, 96; Boonc, 86; Green- brier, CO; Pocahontas 27; Summers, 1. POLIO CIIAI'TIJR MKEl- Don Jenkins, of Ihe state office, National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, is expected to attend tonight's meeting -of the Raleigh County chapter. W. Nncc, president, has called the rneeting for 7:30 p.m.

in his office In the Moose Lodge. The business agenda includes the resignation of Mrs. Lois Amick as secretary. One Marriage License Application Filed Monday One application for marriage was nade at the Raleigh County Clerk's Office Monday morning. It was: Aaron Taylor Luzaddor, 48, son Mr.

and Mrs. G. W. Luzadder, ind Leona Irene Wilson, 33, daugh cr of Mr. and Mrs.

P. M. Wilson, loth of Qcckley. jjplgv The Bourbon-man's Bourbon years America's top value in Fine Straight BOURBON OLD QUAKER DISTILLING CO. LAWRENCEBURG, IND.

86TOJOF Charles I. Vest Rites Wednesday Funeral services for Charles Vest, 70, 210 Hnilroad will be conducted troiji the Cnlfec a at 3 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. James Neal officiating. Vest died in a local hospital at 0 a.m.

Monday after a long Illness. Burial will be made In the Calfcc Cemetery, Mount Tabor, with members of Bccklcy Masonic Lodge 05 In charge of graveside services. Pallbearers will be C. W. Me- Vey, Roy McVey, J.

E. Willis, E. M. Rytin, T. S.

Price, John Y. Morgan and J. P. Hlndslcy. Born at Jumping Branch, Feb.

10 1878. He was the son of the late Edward Vest and Frances Farley Vest. He had been a lifelong resident of Raleigh County. He was a machinist until he re- ired about four years He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church and a member of Bccltley Masonic Lodge 15, and a member of Bccklcy Chapter 38, Royal Arch Masons. He is survived by his wife, Mrs.

Mary Jane Vest; three sons, Donald of I a Branch; James at home and Earlfind wilh the Air Force at Langlcy Field. one daughter, Mrs. J. B. Woods, Bcckley; two brothers, John ant James, of Jumping Branch; sisters, Mrs, Hhodii Lucas an Mrs.

Clarence Massey, of ing Branch; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The body will remain at Calfce Fimral Home until the funera hour. ''It's Daddy, Mommy! He'll be home tomorrow night" Whatever the good news may be, you can share it with faraway friends and loved ones'by Long Distance. It's such a convenient, personal way to span the miles. Service is fast and courteous.

And you can make it even faster if you'll remember to call by number. Someone, somewhere, would like to hear voice. Why not make that Long Distance call today? long Distonct Rotci fiom Btcllcy to: Alexandria, Ya Birmingham, Alo. Son Francisco, Cali 35 Washington, D. 85 AlhlCrtd, KjT.

St. W. Vo '70 Suckhonnon, W. Vo 6S Martinirille, W. Vo 7S Y.

Son Antonio, THOI rj 0f xilcr 6 pm Rait tmt all day Sunday g5 65 Station to Station 3 mirut. skow do not includ. Fcdtrol tat CB no, tcjuce 25? Any of our Business Offices will be glnd (o gHe you a handy "Blue Book" personal telephone directory for jotting down frequently called numbers. The Chesapeake Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia hio Truckers Get Bids The Bec-klcy Area Chamber of ommcrcc is a i i 100 letters Is week to Ohio trucking i ilHng attention to the advantages Beckley Area has to offer as ase of operations. In his letter.

O. L. Johnston, a a director of the chamber, resses location, climatic condi ns and the authorization of two rnpikcs as outstanding advanl- Kcs of the Beckley area. Warrant Issued To Nab Spradley A warrant was Issued Monday l(fl)t for the arrest of Carlo 0. Spradley, Q.

after he failed to appear in Bccklcy Police Court for trial. Spradley had been told lo report back with two witnesses for trial on a charge of driving a vehicle which made unnecessary noise. The a a for his arrest was Issued by Police Judge C. Berkley Lilly. Police Court took In $105 and costs Monday In fines and forfeitures on charges of drunkenness, driving while drunk, rc-cklcss drly.

Ing and destruction cf property. Five 1 persons forfeited bonds when they failed lo appear to answer charges of being drunk. Donald Smith o( Dayton, Ohio, was fined $50 and costs when plcacd guilty to a a of driving while drunk. driver's license will be suspended for a period of six months. Harold D.

ftalchcr Ellison Hidgc was fined a total of $35 on two charges.which grew out of an accident near Bcckley Hospital. He was fined $30 and costs for reckless driving and $5 and no costs for destruction of property. Four youths riding in his car were treated for minor cuts and bruises. A TBOPHV for enlisting; the 1,000 applicant in the Armed Jorces from the Berkley area was awarded M-Sgt, Giady Hensley (right) of the Logan Recruiting; station by Major William Curabey, commanding officer of the district, at Saturday meet- Ing of recruiters. THE MAYER FOR APRIL was composed by the Rev.

Charles Emerson Walker, pastor of the Baptist Church, the request of the BecVley Junior Chamber of Commerce. H. L. Knapp Jr. Files Again For Delegate Post H.

L. Knapp Crab Orchard, who Is completing his first term the House of Delegates, filed by mail today for rcnomlnation. He is the filth Democrat to announce for the office. No Republicans have filed. Knapp was born Nov.

15, 1914, at Cranberry, Ihe son of H. and Erma' Cole Knapp. He was educated in Ihe public schools, Greenbrler Military School, Concord College, and George Pcabody College for Teachers, wh'ere he recently received his Master's Degree. He is married and a teacher in Ihe Mark Twain High School at Slotesbiiry. He is Protestant, and is affiliated with Blue Key, PI Gamma Mu, and Kappa Delta PI, fraternal organlalions, and the American Legion.

From 1042 until 1945 he served in the United Stales Army. He was elected to one of Haleigh County's four seats in the House In 1952. Jaycees Prayer of Month Memorial Baptist Church Pastor Presents Supplication for April The prayer for April was written by the Rev. Charles Emerson Wak- ker, pastor of (he Memorial Bap- list Church, at the request of the Bcckley Junior chamber of Commerce. It follows: Dear heavenly Fatiier, we approach the throne of all grace, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

We thank Thee from the very depth of our souls for the inspiration which you have given.men whereby Ihey saw visions and dreamed We who Jive in Ihis age share the benefits which come from the proclamation of phrophccy and Its fulfillment. We do not despise our heritage. We would accept everything, whether it be lofty or achievement, given unto us the good and great of old, and upon it build a better future. Grant us prophetic vision, may high ideals be lifted up: on our horizons. May noble purposes en gage our minds.

Enable us to lurn vision of our faith into the visible fact, Hear our a (or our country We thank Thee for guiding hand throughout the past. We de sire (hat it may become Cbrislian In fact as well as in name. May i fulfill a great and glorious destiny Use it unto' the blessing of other nations and peoples of the earth Unlo the highest ends of (he nalio: bless those who arc set apart bj the people to administer its at fairs. We thank Thee for our grea President, for his Christian char acter, for his deep devotional life for his integrity and sincerity. Mas Thy guiding hand continue to lead him, along with our Congress ani Senate, that all wars may "cease and that we will have peace o.

earth and good will toward men GUKACK RITES Last rites for Stanley Gurack, 36, of Piney View will be conducted at 1:30 Wednesday from the Piney View Community Church. The services originally had been scheduled to 2 p.m. Wednesday. FOOT INJURED Mrs. Louise Walker, 30, Odd.

was treated Sunday afternoon at Beckley Hospilal for a right leg injury suffered in a fall. She is the wife of Snm Walker and was released following treatment. nations, may we be aware of the abiding peace in our own hearts. Here may we'experience through the love of Christ the peace which passes understanding. fn our hearts may nothing be present except the beautiful, the good, and true.

May Thy Holy Spirit herein dwell and work, perfecting us unlo the image of Christ. Forgive us we pray, of out many sins and transgressions and love us freely, and may there be a great Spiritual awakening in our state and nation. This we pray in the name of the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ out Lord, upon whose shoulders is Ihe government of the nations. Amen. More people ar Ford cars than any other make because they have found that Ford gives them more of the things they in conveniences and in all at the price they want to pay.

It's no wonder that national new car registration for the latest six-month period available show Ford out front by people are morepeople Ford Why don't BAIR BROTHERS, Inc. 107 East Main Street Phone 3361 Beckley, W. Va. ONLY YODR FORD DEALER HAS USED CARS AND TRICKS Hi.

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