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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1951
Page
13
Wallace E. Knight surveys South Charleston’s shift from an outlying district to a thriving urban center. He profiles mayoral leadership, business groups, banks, and civic clubs, noting independent pride, new charter history, and plans for future development.
The Journal previews Smithers' visit and traces South Charleston's evolution from a farming area to a modern city. Editor Enicks recalls The Journal's revival, local leaders like Rev Thomas C. Clay, and the West Virginia Military District headquarters at the Naval Ordnance Plant. Elder residents Annie L. Thomas and Marie Henry recount Civil War memories, early industry, and the enduring Canawha Hotel era. The piece frames South Charleston as a city memorial to American industry.
Test taken May 26 by about 175000 college students at Morris Harvey College and Charleston High School drew mixed views. Participants from West Virginia University, Marshall College and the University of Dayton praised its thoroughness yet questioned fairness and need.
The Washington section of the New Farmers of America holds a two day meeting at West Virginia State College Institute for delegates from Delaware Maryland North Carolina South Carolina Virginia and West Virginia. The meeting includes advisor teacher trainer sessions a public speaking contest and parliamentary procedure events. Winners advance to a national convention in October in Atlanta and Dr John W Davis president of the college will address the closing session tomorrow.
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