Freeman Couple's Son Dies Of Battle Wounds In Japan
Scott W. Salyer, son of Mr and Mrs Gilbert W Salyer of Freeman, died May 27 from wounds received in Korea on March 1 while serving with the Fifth Cavalry. Born July 8 1931 in Jenkin Jones he attended Bramwell high school, enlisted 1948, deployed to Japan 1949 and Korea 1950. Survived by father Curtis Elwood and sister Mrs Beatrice Gilley. mother deceased.
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Freeman
Japan
Scott W. Salyer
Korea
Gilbert W. Salyer
Salyer
Fifth Calvary
William E. Bergin
Jenkin Jones
Bramwell High School
Curtis Elwood
Beatrice Gilley
Two Day Confab Draws To Close
Laura Rector of Parkersburg was elected president of the Alpha Phi chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma as the state teachers society wrapped a two day convention at the West Virginian hotel. Lillian Nelson Huntington was named recording secretary and Virginia Laughlin Parkersburg was named corresponding secretary as delegates from Mercer Wyoming McDowell Raleigh Fayette and Summers counties attended. Four new members Eloise Gunn Kath leen Edwards Zena Marie Cremeans and Gertrude Aurill were initiated. Dr. James Zambus Bluefield college spoke on Women and American Education noting the system is now predominantly feminine and the future of America is in women's hands.
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Laura Rector
Parkersburg
Delta Kappa Gamma
Teacher's Society
West Virginian Hotel
Lillian Nelson
Huntington
Virginia Laughlin
Zeta
Mercer
Wyoming
McDowell
Raleigh
Fayette
Summers
Velda Noland
Alpha Chapter
Beta
Gamma
Delta
Epsilon
Eta
Theta
Iota
Alpha Phi
National Honorary Society
Eloise Gunn
Grantsville
Kathleen Edwards
Belington
Zena Marie Cremeans
West Hamlin
Gertrude Aurill
St. George
James Zambus
Bluefield College
America
Laura Rector Kenter
Daily Telegraph
Women Dominate Teaching, Early Leaders Honored at Banquet
The text notes women became a majority of teachers, cites Vassar and Horace Mann as early supporters, and States that since 1911 a woman led the national association, shifting control to women. It covers luncheon hosts, chapter expansions, awards to Lena Charter, and a banquet featuring Miss Margaret Boyd and musicians. The executive board closed the convention.
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Vassar
Horace Mann
National Educational Association
Zambus
Edythe Reeder
Kappa Chapter
Gamma
Lena Charter
Ravenswood
Nellie O. Dick
Hallene Dick
Charleston
Ruth Walls
Kingwood
Henry Fortune, Jr
Margaret Boyd
Steubenville
Ohio
Beatrice Barnes Harvey
Lewisburg
Evangeline Donaghue
Anna Mae Foresman
Wesley Scott
Mine Inspector Chief Alexander Named New INA President
Charleston meeting notes Arch Alexander appointed president of the Mine Inspector's Institute of America at its Lexington 1950 convention. He will host next year’s INAs in Tulsa or Nashville. Alexander began in coal at Ethel Logan County and rose to mines chief emphasizing a safety program with mobile instructor units and new rescue gear.
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Charleston
W. Va
Arch J. Alexander
Mine Inspector's Institute of America
Tulsa
Nashville
Alexander
National Organization
Lexington
Ethel
Logan County
McComas Bible Schools Open at Thomas Memorial and Crane Creek
In McComas West Virginia the Daily Vacation Bible School at Thomas Memorial church and Crane Creek church opens with 69 enrollment, 48 students this session. Thomas School led by Mrs. John Harris, 9:30 a m daily. Crane Creek led by Mrs. E B Phillips with Mrs. C R Robbins assisting, 6 to 8 pm. Teachers listed for both sites include multiple named instructors and pianists.
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Edith Landreth
Ralph Weikle
Abe Lawrence
Terry Whittington
Ernest Mathena
Francis Moody
Cynthia
Crane Creek School
Shield Kline
Arthur Adams
W. F. Ruillen
Clarence Taylor
Stella Kingrea
Oscar Spencer
New National Jaycee Proxy Elected At Miami Meeting
Lee Price 33 year old Swainsboro Georgia lawyer was chosen as president of the U S junior chamber of commerce after the ninth ballot at the Miami convention closing session Price has espionage and OSS experience plus work with the FBI in South America He also serves as assistant to the Coca Cola company president and aims to promote world understanding and peace through Jaycee ideals.
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Jaycee
Miami
Fla
Lee Price
U. S
ApiOona
Price
Price and Spidey
Swainsboro
Coca-Cola Company
FBI
South America
O.S.S
Norway
America
The
Jaycees
Truman sails aboard Williamsburg for Potomac cruise
President Truman boarded the yacht Williamsburg at 2 p.m. EST for an overnight Potomac River cruise. He is accompanied by a few personal friends and naval aide Rear Admiral Robert L. Dennison. Guests’ names were not announced and return is expected tomorrow afternoon.
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Washington
President Truman
Williamsburg
Potomac River
Robert L. Dennison
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James Doby
John Caldwell
Insurance Agency
Federal St. Bluefield
Bluefield, W. Va
Bluefield Country Club
Bluefield
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Pivetiel
Ata
Ani
Mitchell
Cyna
Jefield Hardware Company
Bluefield, West Virginia
McComas Bible Schools Open
Jimmy
New Graham Pharmacy
Virginia Ave
Bluefield, VA
Fook
Keive Naior
Kelvinator
Strato
BLRE
Welch, W. Va
Story & Clark Pianos
Mason & Hamlin
Chickering George Steck Mehlin & Sons Greig
Solovox
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