Industrial exhibits gain prominence at West Virginia fair
The Charleston Gazette notes that West Virginia's Agricultural and Industrial Fair September 3 through 12 will devote a larger role to industrial exhibits. A dedicated building will be improved for Kanawha Valley plants, with a committee pre screening applicants to ensure justified displays. Exhibitors from 1948 and others are being processed, with applications handled by Fair Secretary Pat McGovran.
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The
Charleston Gazette
West Virginia
W. T
Lucy) Brotherton
Kanawha State Park Assoc
Kanawha Valley
Brotherton
Charles E. Hamilton
Carl Gilchrist
Norman Mount
B. Fisher
D. Knight
Baldwin Supply Co
Medunkin | Supply Co
Carbide and Carbon | Chemicals Corp
E. J. duPont de Nemours and O
Monsanto Chemical Corp
United Fuel Gas Co
Con- Jon Baking Co
New York Central ‘Railroad
Appalachian Electric Power Co
American Visease Cary
Esso Standard of Co
T. E
Pat) McGovran
Washington St
Four C P Telephone West Virginia workers win memorial fund award
Four Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co of West Virginia employees received the Theodore N. Vail Memorial Fund Award for saving three men during a December tram accident. Recipients included Lewis J. Crum and Donald M. Teter of Morgantown and James S. Drummond and Jules L. Moore of Clarksburg, with presentation by H R Maddox, C and P president. Other West Virginians attended the Chicago grocers convention with E M Tutwiler leading the state group.
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Theodore N. Vail
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
West Virginia
National Assoc
E. M. Tutwiler
Mt. Eppe
Scarbro
O. W. Dixon
Carlisle
L. C. Gwinn
Whip
Y. W. Moen
Cravey
A. T. Bishop
Summertee
E. W. Webb
Lochgell
E. Harvey
Sprague
T. EB. Bazaarre
Skelton
E. L. Lilly
Mabscots
W.L. Warden
Stanaford
G. W. Spessaré
Harvey
C. B. Smith
Glen
Pailip G. Michael
James
Tharles A. Beard
Louis 4. Orluz
Frank Newhouse
Charles A. Holen
Guy Rolph
Charlton
Beulah Pierson
Slindie Reed
Clay
Carl D. Leach
Ciendenin
Irs
Wiram Phillips
Strigg
Grafton
Lewis J. Crum
Donald M. Teter
Morgantown
James 5. Drummond
Jules L. Moore
Clarksburg
Symphony League Official Conference in City Discussed Plans
Symphony League officials met in the city to discuss general plans for the executive board. Charivs M. serves as manager of the orchestra and is a member of the American Symphony Orchestra League board. Waris Aid Aire and Phe pse attended as part of league oversight.
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Symphony League
Ehons Orchestra
American Syimphony Orchestra
Leag
Charivs- M
Mphony Engz Alsa
Waris Aid Aire
Phe Pse
Leagag
Ing
Camp Freedom Opens July 4 at Fort Lee with Weeklong Session
July 4 marks the opening of Camp Freedom at Fort Lee for children, with a seven week period for younger youths. A ten week session will follow for an older age bracket. W. F. Grady announced the schedule and a supporters meeting for the Catholic group. Kohlbecker of Owens Gas Dept will chair a fund campaign. Camp operates at ten dollars weekly to cover expenses.
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Cannp Feendom
Catoalie
Fort Lee
W. F. Grady
Grady
Catholic State
Kohlbecker
Ower Libbey-Owens Gas Dept
Camp Freedom
Beckley Second Best In U S Jaycee Class
Beckley placed second in the national Jaycee class amid a field of rivals. The event highlighted regional competitors and showcased the strength of Beckley entrants in a national hobbyist contest.
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Beckley
U.S
Mistrial motion withdrawn as Lias counsel acts
Lias counsel withdrew a motion for mistrial during the federal tax case. Two brothers from Sissonville were injured when their car overturned near Fairmont, with serious lacerations and skull injuries reported. The trial, tied to evasion of more than 1 million dollars in income taxes, continues with witnesses detailing personal expenditures and liquor tax seizures observed by agents Beatty and Kerman.
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Sac
Fairmont
U. S. Dow
Sissonville
William G. Lias
Teo
Charleston
Hos- Lias
Wheeling
Pit
George Beatty
Yerald L. Kerman
Watkins
Mar- Alot
Margiotti
Barton W. Pairns
Baltimore
Pairot
City Elks Observe Flag Day With Rites
Charleston lodge No 404 BPOE hosts a Flag Day ceremony at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bike club. Col Ben W Venable will be principal speaker with Wiley Crago leading the historical exercises. The program includes a flag presentation by Hey and 7 members, and the audience will sing The Star Spangled Banner and America.
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Charleston Lodge No
BPOE
Col
Ben W. Venable
I Craigo
John ©. Wiley
Wiley
J. Henry Francis
Nic Organ
J. AL Crago
Fey Gottfrey O'Hara
Barger
Cal
Venable
Carl Davis
America
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H. R. Maddox
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J. R. B. Criger
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