Four Chaplains Stamp Arrival at Charleston Post Office
The Four Chaplain stamp series honoring the chaplains who perished on the USS Dorchester went on sale at the Charleston post office yesterday. Rev. Alfred E. Bennett Rev. Lee Shane Fr. Boniface Weckman and Rabbi Louis Cashdan led first purchases as officials observed. The four chaplains George L. Fox Clark V. Poling John P. Washington and Alexander Goode were awarded posthumous Distinguished Service Cross with citations praising their heroism aboard the sinking ship. A limited stamp supply was noted.
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North Atlantic
Wale
Charleston
Alfred E. Bennett
Lee Shane
Boniface Weckman
Louis Cashdan
West Virginia Military District
George L. Fox
Clark V. Poling
John P. Washington
Alexander Goode
Temporary Active Duty Offered Navy Reserve
Temporary active duty until Sept 15 is open to local reservists in the 5th Naval District. Selected applicants will augment USS Burke APD-65 during reserve training, operating from Norfolk and visiting New York, Boston, and Bermuda. Rates needed range from machinist mates to electrician's mates with firmen and fireman apprentices also sought.
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5Th Naval District
Burke
Norfolk
New York
Boston
Bermuda
Naval Base
Mt. Olivet Group to Meet at Bethel Church in Burnwell
Mt. Olivet District Ministers and Deacons plan a two day session Tuesday and Wednesday at Bethel Baptist church Burnwell Speakers include A. J. Ward N. G. Harris Sam Perry P. A. Saunders and L. A. Biggers Ritchie Court Opens Tuesday Common Pleas Judge Charles Ritchie will open the June term at 9 30 a m Attorneys with cases to be on the term docket urged to attend.
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Mt. Olivet
Bethel Church
Bethel Baptist Church
Burnwell
A. J. Ward
N. G. Harris
Sam Perry
P. A. Saunders
L. A. Biggers
33 Young Pianists Pass Guild Tests
Twenty three local piano players passed tests conducted by the National Guild of Piano Teachers in Charleston. Donna Robertson won the elementary division high rating. Margaret Taylor and Robert Mathews tied for top in intermediate. Adjudicator Adelaide Anderson, Boise College piano head, led the judging.
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National Guild of Piano Teachers
John M. Hamric
Charleston
Donna Robertson
Thomas W. Robertson, Jr
Robertson
Miss Robertson
Margaret Taylor
Robert Mathews
Frank Taylor
Dick Beard
Jeanne Akins
Billy Reynolds
Patty Pitsenberger
Nancy Kay Mathews
Ruth Collins
James Gibson
Carol Pendell
Anne Taylor
Patty Priestley
Martha Harris
Helen Dobson
Frank Hamtick
Margaret Born
Carolyn Carte
George Darlington
Barbara Lake
Jeannie Vogel
Courtney Ann Wheeler
Adelaide Anderson
Boise College
Idaho
Girls of 4 Counties To Attend 4-H Camp
About 60 4-H club members from Kanawha and Boone counties will travel to Washington-Carver 4-H camp in Clifftop Fayette County. They will join campers from Mercer McDowell and Wyoming counties under supervisors Mrs. Julia Lower y Madison Broadnax and Eugene Mitchell of West Virginia State College extension division. Local leaders from Kanawha and Boone counties will attend.
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Kanawha
Boone
Washington-Carver
Cliftstop
Fayette County
Mercer
McDowell
Wyoming
Julia H. Lowery
Madison Broadnax
Eugene Mitchell
West Virginia State College
Janie Dunlap
Beatrice Wattie
Maggie Wattie
Coyal Trust
Kanawha County
Vada S. McGowan
Boone County
Deafened Now Hear Whispers Five Feet Away
An AMA council report notes a tiny hearing device lets deafened people hear whispers at five feet. The Beltone unit weighs little, with fingertip controls and no external battery pack, and offers a free booklet and home test.
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American Medical Association
Council On Physical Medicine
Beltone
Dept
Chicago
Heirloom Silver for your home and heirloom choice
Choose hall marked originals or faithful reproductions that prove appreciation of the finest silver. Discover hall marks, craftsmanship, and enduring value for treasured pieces suitable for display or gifting.
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Navy Reserve
Mann’s
Gladstone
Alway
Beauty
Gorham
Sterling
Wallace
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