Riley West Post Opposes Merger in Formal Statement
Riley-West Post No. 134 of the American Legion officially opposes any consolidation or merger. Spokesmen Clark and Bond state the membership is overwhelmingly against merger though some members see potential benefits. The post notes substantial veteran service, civic programs, and joint efforts with Post 122 Bluefield Virginia as evidence of productive cooperation.
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W. F
Dusty” Rhodes
Post 9
Executive Committee
Is Post
Rhodes
Post 134
Riley- West Post
Clark
Bond
The
Legion, Inc
Post
Ted
Daily Telegraph
Riley-West
Legion
American Legion
Bluefield
J. B. Burton, Jr
Monte Vista
Auxiliary Sponsors Girls State Camp Opens At Jacksons Mill
The American Legion auxiliary plans a two session Girls State camp at Jacksons Mill starting June 24 for 250 delegates. Director is Mrs. B. D. Ward of Kingwood with selection criteria based on scholastic rank and leadership. A feature includes coverage in the American Legion magazine by Boyd Stutler.
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Jackson's Mill
Jackson’s Mill
American Legion Auxiliary
B. D. Ward
Kingwood
C. A
Bud) Tescen
The
American
American Legion Magazine
Boyd Stutler
Charleston
Stutler
Military Training Program Endorsed by War Department
The War Department endorses a model training plan devised by the University of Washington as part of a military preparation initiative. The approval signals government backing for structured cadet activities and standardized drills across participating institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Uni
Traffic Fatalities Decline During May in West Virginia
West Virginia State Police report a May decline in traffic fatalities to 17, but total motor vehicle accidents rose to 197 from May 1945. For January–May 1946, 930 accidents occurred, with 200 injuries and 29 more fatalities than the previous year. County tallies show Newsnow leading with 11 deaths, Wheeling and Huntington among cities with multiple fatalities.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
W. E F. Burchett
Ohio County
McDowell
Brooks and Cabell
Raleigh
Mineral
Webster
Wood
Wheeling
Huntington
Charksburg
Martinsburg
South
Charan Wellsburg
Holliday
Bland Street Church remodeling denied by CPA
The Bland Street Methodist church unit faced a denial from the Civilian Production Administration for a nearly 40000 remodeling project including a new organ. Pastor Rev J M Heli said funds for the overhaul were raised but work is paused until materials deemed noncritical are approved and veterans housing projects proceed.
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Bland Street Methodist Church
Civilian Production Administration
J. M. Heli
Ae Ba
Wee W
CPA
Cluch
Moler Pive Organ Company
Hagerstown
Superintendency Of VMI Changes Hands
Vir ginia Military Institute in Lexington Virginia concluded a formal handover as Maj Gen Richard Jacquelin Marshall succeeded Lt Gen Charles E Kilbourne after a full dress review on the historic parade ground. The 107 year old institute marked the transition with a salute and handshake.
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Lexington
Virginia Military Institute
Charles E. Kilbourne
Richard Jacquelin Marshall
Pre-Inaugural Ceremony Praises VMI Leadership in Jackson Memorial
Dr Douglas Southall Freeman lauded the retiring and new superintendents at Jackson Memorial hall praising Virginia Military Institute’s postwar role and its return to prewar strength. He cited a 50 year old former chief of staff to General MacArthur and urged cooperative efforts to guide transition.
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West Point of the South
Douglas MacArthur
WMI
VMI
Virginia
Jackson Memorial Hall
Douglas Southall Preeman
Richmond
PILES Relief Promised by Doctors Formula Clinic
Advertisement promises quick relief for piles using a doctors formula from a noted clinic. It claims to ease pain itching and soreness by softening hard parts and shrinking swelling. A money back refund is offered if the remedy fails when used as directed.
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Thornton & Minors
Rectal
New & Raton & Minor
Autoists Warned About Use Of License Tags
West Virginia vehicle owners with new 1946 47 license tags were reminded by the road commission that the tags cannot be used before July 1. Commission member Don Mc Claugherty said the tags are required on and after July 1 and state police had reported that enforcement would begin then.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Road Commission
Don McClaugherty
Army enlistment offer boosts education benefits
After a 3-year enlistment in the Regular Army you may have up to of education in the business or trade school or college of your choice with tuition and living dictums paid if you enlist before October 6 1946. Over three quarters of a million have joined already. MAKE IT A MILLION Get all the facts at your nearest Army Camp or Post or U S Army Recruiting Station.
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U.S. Army
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Paper Supply CO
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Peery
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