Mercer County Court submits airport bond issue to voters
County court approves a bond proposal to fund a Mercer county airport project at Hurricane Ridge. The $600,000 issue would back land purchase and airport improvements, pending federal matching funds. Bonds would run thirty years, with levies of 1.35 cents Class I, 2.70 cents Class II, and 5.40 cents Class III and IV. The August 1 primary will vote on the measure.
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Mercer County
Hurricane Ridge
Edison Hollow
Charlestonian heads state B'nai B'rith
Harry Barton of Charleston was named president of the West Virginia council of Bnai B'rith lodges at a weekend meeting in Fairmont. Other new officers include Robert Levine of Beckley as first vice president Bernard Gottlieb of Clarksburg as second vice president Lou K. Landau of Charleston as secretary treasurer and L M of Fairmont as honorary president.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Harry Barton
Charleston
West Virginia
West Virginia Adds Dr Othmar Burder to Faculty
Morgantown West Virginia June 12 West Virginia University announces the addition of Dr Othmar J Burder to its faculty as an assistant professor and assistant agronomist He has been engaged in pasture research at Purdue University prior to joining WVU.
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Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia University
Othmar J. Burder
Purdue University
Hadacol Relief Claim Attributed By Captain Trosclair
Captain Trosclair reports Hadacol eased nervousness tied to vitamin deficiencies. TheLouisville reader credits improved sleep and appetite after a week, praising Hadacol though doctors do not endorse it. Trial size priced at $1.25. large sizes $3.50. Photo credit to professional model. 1950, The One Corporation.
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Avis Trosclair
Louisiana
Portland Canal
Louisville
Kentucky
Hadacol
The
One Corporation
District Court Opens in Bluefield With Judge Moore Presiding
The U S district court for the southern district of West Virginia opens in Bluefield this morning with Judge Ben Moore presiding. Grand jurors from Bluefield Pineville Welch Princeton Mullens and Lindside are listed to report at 1 30 P M. The criminal docket is expected to be short and finish this week except for jury trials. Court resumes June 26 with petit jurors at 9 A M and civil cases anticipated.
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U.S. District Court For
Southern District of West Virginia
Bluefield
Ben Moore
Cady L. Aliff
Paul N. Beresford
G. W. Brooks
R. O. Christian
Alton Douglas
Rudolph Gearheart
William C. McDowell
E. H. Meade
E. L. Montgomery
Tobe H. Nash
Barney Phillips
David Ratcliffe
Ange F. Robinette
A. S. Bailey
Saeger
Theodore Bailey
Pineville
F. H. Cline
Welch
H. E. Comer
Lindside
H. S. Ellison
Union
H. C. Farley
Princeton
Floyd Puller
E. B. Humphrey
Mullens
W. A. Miller, Jr
Jackson F. Moses
Teen's murder charge for Saturday Dunbar slaying
In Spencer West Virginia police say 23 year old Carl Taylor of Amber Ridge Roane County has been charged with murder in the knife killing of six year old Hudson Jones of Dunbar. Metropolitan Dan Carson announced the charges.
Athens Church Fetes Rev Mr Witt
Members and friends of the Athens Methodist church gathered for a Fellowship dinner honoring Reverend Mr Witt and his wife as they depart June 13 for Boston to enter Boston University School of Theology for a Ph D. After the dinner the Board of Stewards met and the Woman's Society of Christian Service held the pledge service and a business meeting of the three circles.
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Athens Methodist Church
Europe United: Sokolsky Endorses Western Union
GEO SOKOLSKY argues that Europe should unite economically to replace tribal conflict. He credits Wilson with rights of minorities, notes World War I shattered empires, praises Schuman's plan for a united Europe, and says a fertile center state with free trade would boost global prosperity benefiting the United States.
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Germany
Wilson
Europe
Hitler
Robert Schuman
Chamber of Commerce Drive Climaxing Tonight in Bluefield
The Bluefield West Virginia Virginia Chamber of Commerce finishes its 1950 membership drive with a victory dinner at the University Club at 6 30 honoring top recruiters. Secretary manager Dodd Mortensen says the 100 goal may be topped. prizes include a radio record player for first, an electric mixer for second, and an electric toaster for third. Clyde J. Stephens will preside and award the prizes to captains and generals of the drive battalions.
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Bluefield
W. Va-Va
Chamber of Commerce
University Club
Chamber
Mortensen
Clyde J. Stephens
Drive
Prior authorization needed for US pilots to fly abroad
United States pilots and aircraft owners must secure prior authorization before operating flights to foreign countries. The rule requires formal clearance prior to international departures.
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United States
Virginia's 936 Graduates Conclude 125th Commencement
Charlottesville reports the University of Virginia awarded 936 degrees in the largest class in its history. Colgate W. Darden Jr. conferred the diplomas before 6,000 in McIntyre Stadium as Dr. Anton J. Carlson urged graduates to plan for a million years ahead to safeguard the earth and future generations.
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Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Colgate
University of Chicago
Riccardo Gori-Montenelli
Florence
Italy
Carlson
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Evening classes opened with new courses offered to students
Enlarged Photog Wetzel and Mrs Greta Gillen water. Classes are held six days each week lasting from 8 a m until noon. The courses offered are English II II and American Moment a senior course and Algebra I and II. The instructors announced that students still wishing to enroll may do so.
Coal Loading Shows Big Gain
Roanoke Va June 12 coal loadings on the Norfolk and Western railway rose to the high since the week ending April 29. N and W reported 18 659 cars loaded versus 19 163 50 ton equivalents for the April figure. Week ending June 10 daily totals: Monday 3160 Tuesday 3793 Wednesday 3795 Thursday 3953 Friday 3364 Saturday 630.
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Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railway
Vienna Caring for 1810 Army Children
Vienna welfare agencies report caring for 1810 army children with 769 American, 621 Russian, 288 British, and 130 French fathers. Vice Mayor Karl Honay notes the diverse parentage amid postwar relief efforts.
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Vienna
Karl Honay
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Greta Gillenwater
Robert Earl Hughes
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Old Bluefield Talsets
Beatrice ‘Pearson
Mel Ferrer
Lee
Martin
Columbia Picture
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Sullavan
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Anne Sheridan
Bride
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