Oklahoma Youth Cops First In National Essay Contest
William Johnson, 17, of McAlester Oklahoma wins $1000 top prize in national Elks essay contest on Why Democracy Works. Contest drew 51 state winners from Alaska to Puerto Rico. Harold E Stassen chaired. Johnson’s prize also includes $350 state award. he will be thanked by President Truman at the White House.
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New York
William Johnson
McAlester Okla
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
George Ir. Hall
McAlester
Elks
Alaska
Canal Zone
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Harold E.stassen
University of Pennsylvania
J “Young Johnson
Wil
Truman
White House
Dorothy J. Simmonds
Sewell
Mass
Middletown
Jenn
St Louis
Arcadia
Cal
Little Rock
Irk
Saginaw
Mich
Johnson
McAlester Elks Lodge
Young Johnson
United States
Williams Daugherty wedding tied in Beckley ceremony
Miss Merle Williams daughter of A W Williams of Skelton married David B Daugherty son of R D Daugherty of Lagan at First Christian church Beckley. Dr A L Wilson officiated and organist C A Thompson played. Attendants were J H Fink and W Daugherty. After July 1 they reside 1335 W Bourth Ave Williamson.
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Daugherty Williams
Beckley
Merle Willams
A. W.williams
Skelton
David BE. Daugherty
Myr
R. D. Daugherty
Lagan
AL Wilson
C. ‘A Thompson
Russell Keaton
F. M. Holmes
Helen Holmes
Charleston
Etsy Daugherty
Williamson
Lavgan
Everett Daugherty
Wiliam Daugerty
Cleveland
Eal Tudy Williams
London
Daughterty
W. Bourth
F Williamson
Sineinal
Woodrow Wilson High School
West Virginia University
le Cercle
Francais French Club
Engtish Club
Morgantown
American Assoc. of University Women
Mr. Daugherty
Grundy
West Virginia
Phi Deltay Theta Fraternity
Island Creek Can Ga
Exams Open for Trade Mark Examiner Positions
Announced by the U S Civil Service Commission are openings for brand mark examiner posts in the 1st talent officer region. Salaries listed from 1874 to 310 305 annually. Information available from Charles Young secretary of the board of examiners at the post office.
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Ranger
National Park Service
Selentiat
Poomac Field Naval Command
U.S. Civil Service’ Commission
Charles Young
Bard of Examiners
Contests Set For Miss West Virginia Title in State
Two local beauty events schedule Miss West Virginia and Miss Northern Panhandle contests. The Aug 6 show in Moundsville will select the state representative for Atlantic City, with a $1000 scholarship for the winner. Jane Ellen Queen of Huntington was last year’s Miss West Virginia.
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Moundsville
West Virginia
Mountain State
Atlantic City
Morgantown
Wheeling
Weirton
Kiwanians to Hear Hospital Address Today
Kiwanis club hears Thomas W. Patterson administrator of Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston speak at lunch. Patterson will discuss the hospital history services and operating methods under the topic Your Life in All Uncle eres.
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Thomas W. Vattersor
Kiwanis Club
Daniel Boone
Patterson
Herbert J
Miss Billie Jean Cantrell to Wed Dr Ray McNabb in Fort Worth
A kitchen shower honors Miss Billie Jean Cantrell this evening at Mrs H F Cantrell's home prior to her Friday wedding to Dr Ray McNabb. Guests include G K Cantrell Ceci McNabb William McNabb Philip W Kelly and several others from local families.
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Billie Jean Cantrell
Ray McNabb
David Beverly
Bett Davis
H. F. Cantrell
West Av
Mesdames G. K
Cantrell
Ceci McNabb
William McNabb
Philip W. Kelly
Kelly D. Fulkerson
Fred McClurve
Fred Graves
Maude Jane Beverly
Bradley Gee
Lillian Browder
Jack Gay
Hoof
Cunningham
Lou Barker
Imogere Given
Ne Halstead
Les Brookton
Jackie Mundy
Mis Tertam
Slave
Boyd Memorial Christian Church
Open House Planned for Mrs J S Robson
Mrs J S Robson invites neighbors to an open house at her Ad North residence from 2 to 6 PM on the listed date. The event features light refreshments and a chance to view the home and meet the hostess.
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J. S. Robson
Youse
North
Delegates Elected to United Daughters Convention
Chapter 1451 members meet at Linden Road home to elect delegates for state and national United Daughters of the Confederacy conventions. Names include Thompson Early Woodrye Byrne Wood and Pugh with Wood, Woodroe, Thompson named for New Orleans in November. Officers installed include Early president and Bergman second VP with White secretary and Beckner treasurer among others.
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Ernest Thompson
Carl B. Early
W. E. BR. Bryne
W. 5. Wood
David Barry
BR. E. Connor
J. D. Woodroe
Virginia Cork
the United Daughters
Confederary
Huntington
Seylenber
Mirs
J.D. Woodrue
Linden Rd
Charles N. Allen
Wren's Nest
New Orleans
Meschmes Wood
Woodroe
Thompson
Byrne
H. G. Pugh
John W. Moore
C. G. Bergman
John Hegedus
John W. Kelley
Gertrude B. White
H. J. Beckner
E. O'Connor
W. R. DeVan
Kinnehcon Honor for Mrs. Girard R. Lowery Jr
A belated birthday reception is hosted by cousin Mrs. Park Chapman at the Press Club in Baltimore Md for honoree Mrs. Girard R Lowery Jr. Mrs Joseph C Jer rd A Bohnert and Miss Patricia are noted among attendees.
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Kinnehcon
Girard R. Lowery, Jr
Baltimore, Md
Park Chapman
Press Club
Joseph C. Jerrd A. Bohnert
Patricia
Powell Savage Wed in Summit New Jersey
Miss Alice Powell and Mr John Savage were married yesterday morning at the Powell home in Summit New Jersey in a ceremony attended by immediate family. Mr Savage is the eldest son of Joseph W and Mrs Savage of New York City and Palisades New York formerly of Charleston. Attendants were Miss Mary Epler and Salvatore Marina. They plan a honeymoon at West Falmouth Cape Cod and will reside in New York City.
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Alice Powell
John Savage
Brynn Powell
Summit
Mr. Savage
Joseph W. Savage
New York City
Palisades
N.ey
Charleston
Savage
Mary Epler
Salvatore Marina
West Falmouth
Cape Cod
Miss Powell
Change of Life Promised By Favorite Prescription
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Plater's Favorite Prescription as a sedative for middle aged women. It claims 7 million users and a clinical study noting 94 percent relief from nervous tension. Available as tablets and liquid with a price of 1.00 and 6.00 respectively at druggists.
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Plater
Brief obituary fragments reflect Charleston high school graduate
Fragmentary text mentions a Charleston high school graduate who studied at Stanford, Colorado School for Boys, Colorado College, Cornell, and Columbia. It notes service in the Navy during the war and references a husband connected to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, plus family relations to Mr and Mrs Kelly and Mr and Mrs Savage of Quarrier Street.
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Stanford University
Colorado School For Boys
Colorado College College
Cornell School of
Columbia University
Navy
The
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Ian H. Kelly
Quarrier St
Mr Kelly
W. Lee Savage
Mr. Savage
Charleston High School
Savage
Englewood
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Charleston, W. VA
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Reburtoris School of Accounting
Virgina B. ‘Tomasins
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Julia Back
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Wyseming St
Neem Mar
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