Planning Board's Future With Holt in West Virginia
Charleston June 15 The future of the state planning board rests with Governor Holt after a meeting where he received a comprehensive outline of the board's activities and a survey of possible actions with increased state cooperation. The board, aided by state funds WPA and council support, may become statutory if legislature approves.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kump
National Resources Council
WPA
W. P. Wilson
Wheeling
Holt
Burgess couple from Richmond badly injured in car wreck
Bluefield friends report Mr. and Mrs. Burgess of Richmond severely injured last Friday afternoon in a collision north of Roanoke on Williamson road. Mr. Burgess, former National Biscuit district manager at Roanoke, sustained a crushed knee and chest bruises, while Mrs. Burgess suffered arm and leg fractures and facial bruises.
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Bluefield
8. C. Burgess
Richmond
Roanoke
Williamson Road
Claim Valuable Coal on Proposed Railway Line
Witnesses for the West Virginia Midland Railroad testified before the public service commission that valuable coal deposits exist along the Holly river in Webster and Braxton counties to support a 17 mile railroad between Holly Junction and Diana. John M. Hoover and former mine operator J. H. Carter backed the claim.
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Charleston
W. Va
Holly River
Webster
Braxton Counties
West Virginia Midland Railroad Company
Public Service Commission
Western Maryland Railroad
John M. Hoover
Webster County
Holly Junction
Diana
J. H. Carter
Parkersburg Lad 13 Drowned in Creek
Shirley West Virginia June 15. Parkersburg boy 13 named Benny Sandy drowned in McElroy Creek while in a boat with companions. He was pulled from the creek and medical aid was begun but he died.
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Parkersburg
Shirley
W. Va
Enny Sandy
McElroy Creek
Dory Tustin Family In Sauquoit Boat Mishap
A capsizing incident left Sandy Underwood and two companions Keith and Paul Tustin in seven feet of water. They were rescued after two up and downs in the water by Frederick Underwood and Joe Derasco. Sandy, visiting grandparents Allie and Mrs. Underwood of Shirley, was among those involved.
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Keith
Paul Tustin
Sandy
Dory Tustin
Shirley
Frederick Underwood
Joe Derasco
Clarksure
Allie Underwood
Handling People and Materials in Sales Charges
Porters by George T. Eager discusses the challenge of minor surcharges in sales. A sales manager describes a method to prevent disputes: inform customers in advance that small extras will incur a charge, then promptly bill after costs accrue. This approach reduced customer disputes and streamlined operations.
Eight-year-old shot in garden near Point Pleasant
Eight-year-old Delmar Stewart was shot in the cheek while pulling weeds in his father’s garden in Point Pleasant West Virginia on June 15. The father described the incident as an accident.
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Point Pleasant
W. Va
Delmar Stewart
In Memoriam for Charles W Johnson and Club Carolina Meet
In memory of our dear husband and daddy, Charles W Johnson, who left us one year ago today. We miss you Charlie and your smiles. There is a quiet home without you, a chair by the fire filled by memories. Maggie Johnson and Elizabeth note Charlie was a true friend and stand by us. Club Carolina will meet today.
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Charles W. Johnson
Charlie
Maggie Johnson
Elizabeth
Brotherhoods Father’s Day Program On Bland Street
Members are requested to be present for the Sunday program at the John Stewart M. E. church. The annual Father’s day program features speakers H. J. Capehart at 11, Rev. W. P. Eastwood at 3, and Dean W. Cc Matney at 8 p.m. The following night, the Fathers and Sons banquet will host Rev. C. G. Gunn as speaker. The church brotherhood sponsors the event.
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Bland Street
Masons Thanksgiving Services Held by York Masons
Rev J D Keesee of Bethel A M E church will preach the forty fifth annual Thanksgiving sermon of the Heroines of Jericho and lodges No 342 and 84 of the York Masonic order on Sunday at the church.
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J. D. Keesee
Bethel A. M. E. Church
Heroines of
Jericho
York Masonic Order
Services Invited for All Lodges in Surrounding Territory
At 11 o'clock, all lodges in the surrounding territory are invited to participate in these services.
Westmoreland Legion post plans Watts appointment
Huntington June 15 The newly formed Westmoreland American Legion post completed plans tonight for the appointment of Curtis G Watts as its officers and organizers outlined duties and roles for the post’s early operations.
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Huntington
W. Va
Westmoreland American Legion
Iiae
Curtis G. Watts
Church Men Plan Outdoor Outing at Bland Cabin
Westminster Men of the Church will meet at the Bland county cabin of Dr. H. G. Steele Friday at 6 o clock. College boys will join as guests for an evening of entertainment featuring a softball game between Dr. Steele led men and a Ed Stone headed younger team. A. Hampton urged members to meet at the church at 5 p.m. to ride to the cabin. Meals will be prepared under the supervision of E. R. Bishop and Jess Groseclose.
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Westminster Men-of
Bland County
H. G. Steele
Dr. Steele
Ed Stone
A. Hampton
Dana
E. R. Bishop
Jess Groseclose
Rotary Club Guests Count At West Virginia Hotel Meeting
The Bluefield Rotary club hosted a number of visitors at yesterday's noon session in the West Virginian hotel. Among those present were Rotarian George from Huntington and W A Buchanan, of Southern West Virginia, plus the U S district car classified in the roster.
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Bluefield Rotary Club
West Virginian Hotel
George
Huntington
U. S
West Virginia
W. A. Buchanan
Rotary club notes feature play “Sparkplug” at Vivene School
Rev C E Hodgin Welch of Greensboro A B Jones Huntington Rotarian Frank H Dothe of Baltimore J B Galbraith of Bluefield attended. Irene Norris presented the play Sparkplug with Barbara Ann Williams as debutante, Stanley Gottlieb as suitor, Wharton Black as uncle. Parts praised. Udy reported on a seeing eye dog for Illy Birchfield of Bluefield.
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Wharton Black
Fred Udy
Illy Birchfield
Bluefield
Rotary Club
Nesbitt to Speak at State Police Banquet
Wheeling West Virginia June 15 Judge Frank Nesbitt accepted an invitation to address the annual banquet of the State Police Firemen and Sheriffs meeting.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Frank Nesbitt
Firemen
Sheriff's Meeting
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Beaver
Beaver High School
Arnold Crotty
A. A. Emberger
Telegraph
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Memoriam
Carolina
Masons
Lee
Solt
Bluegrass Country
Kentucky
Bland
Westminster
Dr. Steel
Miss Norris
PT Teme
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GAR
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Norfolk and Western Railway
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