Temperance group fights liquor by the drink plan
West Virginia municipal leaders clash with temperance groups over a proposed liquor by the drink measure as a revenue source for cities. Huntington Mayor Payne says he will gauge citizen sentiment while opposing the plan due to church and WCTU opposition. Superintendent Priestley warns the move violates state law and tempers fiscal fixes.
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Associated Press
West Virginia
L. J. Priestley
The
Temperance League
Huntington
Payne
Priestley
Patteson
Telephone party lines and local service on the street
A tele phone truck backs up to Jane Pauls house and she reports she now has a telephone on a party line. The installer explains seven of ten families share party lines and the paper notes the companys rapid program yet some customers still wait for telephones. The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of West Virginia is referenced.
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Sam
Jane
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company
West Virginia
Unemployment Benefits Rise in West Virginia in May
Civilian jobless benefits paid to West Virginians reached 1 201 040 in May up from 1 120 693 in April and 361 099 in May 1948. Readjustment allowances for veterans totaled 734 447 6s, up from 769 832 in April and 560 169 a year ago. The May 31 trust fund balance stood at 90 527 579 24, higher than 52 857 204 16 a year earlier and 88 599 579 24 on April 30, 1949.
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West
Department
Church Event Hosts Silver Tea At Wilson Funeral Home
The Boyd Memorial Christian Women’s Council will hold a silver tea from 7 to 10 p.m. today at Wilson Funeral Home in Delaware Avenue and Fayette Street. General chairman Mrs. C Oral Lowe announced the event with several chairmen named for decorations program and refreshments. Participants include Mrs. R Wayne Bailey Mrs. W R Wiant June O Neill Kenneth Andrews Charles Cole Imam Clyde Hager John Phillips and San Lanham. Public invitation extended.
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Boyd Memorial
Christian Aureh Women's Council
Wilson Funeral Home
Delaware Ay
Fayette St
C. Oral Lowe
A. M. Bell
Wa B. Cantrell
Ernest Boelener
iC. _E. Hutchison
Three Fugitives Remain At Large In WV Prison Break
Three West Virginia penitentiary convicts remained uncaptured as searches of wooded areas near Moundsville and Parkersburg failed to locate Denver Vannest Eddie Starcher and Gerald Noland. Police reported scattered leads and a large posse, while an investigation at the prison continued with notes and interviews ongoing.
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Moundsville
West Virginia Penitentiary
EB. E. Stout
Denver Vannest
Eddie Starcher
Gerald Noland
Here
Noland
Parkersburg
Ohio State Highway Patrols
Salem
Stout
Santana
James Tasker
Veterans of 1898 Elect L. Black Commander
Louis E. Black of Parkersburg was named department commander of the United States Spanish War Veterans at the conclusion of a three day gathering. Retiring commander Arthur N. Murich said Black moved up from senior vice commander. Rallo J. Conley of Fairmont was chosen to succeed Black and John B. Conley of Logan was named junior vice commander.
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Louis E. Black
Parkersburg
Arthur N. Murich
Clarksburg
Black
Rallo J. Conley
Fairmont
John B. Conley
Logan
State Farmers of America convention opens at West Virginia State
The 13th annual state convention of the New Farmers of America continues into its second day at West Virginia State College with three contests among delegates from seven counties. Winners of a quiz and public speaking events are named as the day’s program includes agricultural displays and talent judging to conclude today.
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New Farmers of America
West Virginia State College
Lacy Ward
Byrd Prillerman School
W. T. Johnson
Mississippi
Clarence Edmonds
Fol Dubois High School
N.fla
Summit Garde Club Plans Evening Meeting
Members gather at 8 p m today at Mrs Frances H Boyd home on Oakmont Rd Mrs Charles Kuhn to discuss flower arrangements The Pythian Sisters Union Temple No 9 meet at 8 p m tomorrow at 711 1 2 Virginia St Mrs Cora Thompson requests all officers for drill practice An organizational meeting for a new club by Montrose Mothers club of South Charleston held Tuesday at Mrs William Fogelsongs home with Mrs J Al Austin as co host Mrs Charles Walker named acting chairman NI Keith Taisma acting secretary Members row to elect officers and name the group in September
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Summit Garde Club
Frances H. Boyd
Oakmont Rd
Charles Kuhn
Pythian Sisters of Union Jtemple No
Virginia St
Cora Thompson
Nother's Club
Montrose Mothers Club
South Charleston
William Fogelsong
J. al Austin
Charles Walker
NI Keith Taisma
Mers
Court notes parental rights require notice and hearing
A court opinion states that a parent with legal custody cannot be deprived of parental rights without notice and an opportunity for a hearing. The case emphasizes due process when acknowledging orders affecting a child and requires proper written approvals.
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Supreme Court
Raleigh County
State Public Assistance Department
James Be Riley
Rabiz Bh
Lavantik Eye Soothing Aid Advertised Inert Claims
Ad promises fast relief for tired sore burning and granulated eyes after dust wind or overwork. Promoted as a popular remedy with widespread stores carrying Lavantik for sale.
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Lavantik
Sall Ding
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UMWA
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