Officers Selected By Underwriters
The Charleston Association of Life Underwriters chose Tompkins as president at a luncheon in the Daniel Boone hotel. Alan Greenspon, Edward Leonard, and R. I. Schumann were elected vice president secretary and treasurer. About 75 members attended. New board members include Robert Giffen and H. W. Cardwell, Albert Hartman, H. F. Glenn. A National Quality Award was given to 17 members. Four State Farm Insurance Co. members received Purdue life insurance marketing school certificates. Charles P. McCabe spoke on wills and life insurance in estate settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal Tompkins
Summit Dx
Charleston
Kanawha Blvd
Lincoln National Life Ins. Co
Robert Giffen
H. W. Cardwell
Albert Hartman
H. F. Glenn
National Assoc. of Life Underwriters
Life Insurance Agency Management Assoc
Walter Kramer
Louis Calley
Franklin Bowen
Hyman Cohn
Lewis Milam
Alan Greenspen
Francis Rhoker
W. S. Woodrow
J. Snedoon
W. F. Croshorn
John Sparkes
Deal Tempking
Rex Lockhart
Second Man Dies in Olga Coal Mine Crash at Caretta
John Riffe, 20, of Yukon, died in a Welch hospital, becoming the second fatality from last week’s underground collision in Olga Coal Co.’s No. 2 mine at Caretta. The motorman on a man trip was killed at the scene. 16 others were injured, seven still hospitalized, four discharged. Riffe’s body was sent to Grundy, Virginia, for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
John Riffe
Yukon
Olga Coal Co
Caretta
Riffe
Grundy
Tax Allocation Reforms Eyed by West Virginia Panel
A governor’s committee to study municipal finances recommended taxing reform including earmarking a portion of tax revenue for municipalities and lifting restrictions on municipal taxing power. Roy F. Ash of Clarksburg named chair of a five member sub committee to draft a preliminary report due Sept 25. Members include Sen C How ard Hardesty and others from Beckley Parkersburg Wheeling and Charleston. Pat Maloney named temporary chairman and secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Bruce
New Martinsville
West Virginia League of Municipalities
Roy F. Ash
Clarksburg
Ash
West Virginia
Bruce
C. Howard Hardesty
Fairmont
Del
William H. Fife, Jr
Beckley
Carlton Welch
Parkersburg
Charles P. Mead
Wheeling
Pat §. Maloney
Charleston
Meadows
Emory P. Mitchell
Bluefield
Robert Smith
Huntington
J. H. Otte
Steps Taken to Avoid 2nd Spencer Mishap
Spencer state hospital officials closed a passageway between the men's dormitory and another building after a fatal accident. A women’s walkway collapsed, injuring 17 inmates, two fatally, and one attendant. The second death occurred at Fairmont hospital. Helen Kinser, 14, of Charleston, died from injuries. Six others were injured. some patients remain under treatment. An engineer for the State Board of Control, Robert G. Hanlen, led the investigation attributing the collapse to eroded steel slabs in the flooring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Spencer State Hospital For
Fairmont Emergency Hospital
Hlene Kinser
Charleston
Fairmont
Robert G. Hanlen
State Board of Control
Clarksburg Carbon Workers Win 18-Cent Wage Increase
The CIO Chemical Workers union announced a new contract at the National Carbon plant in Clarksburg. The 18-cent raise applies to 740 workers, with seven cents retroactive to January 22, 1948, boosting starting unskilled wages to 1.34 per hour and adding other benefits. Union efforts included an election campaign at the Belle plant of E I du Pont near Charleston where about 4900 workers will vote on representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Carbon
Clarksburg
Trmon
Joe Joy
CIO Chemical Workers Union
E. D. Swisher
Joy
Jay
Belle
E. I. duPont de Nemours and Company
Charleston
Rush Holt to keynote West Virginia barber convention
Former U S Senator Rush Holt of Weston was named the keynote speaker for the 13th annual convention of the Associated Barbers and Beauticians of West Virginia in Clarksburg September 5 to 7. Robert J Woods of Charleston said Holt, a Lewis County House delegate, would open with Its Great to be an American as about 1000 attendees are expected, making it the largest gathering in the group's history. The event is extended to three days to allow more educational features and exhibits by jobbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Holt
Barbers
U. S
Hush D. Holt
Weston
Associated Barbers and Beauticians of
West Virginia
Clarks-burg
Association
Robert J. Woods
Charleston
Holt
House of Delegates
Lewis County
Woods
Clarksburg
Beckley elects Rowland WV Young Negro Democratic Voters leader
James H. Rowland of Beckley was elected president of the Young Negro Democratic Voters league of West Virginia at its first annual convention. R.A. Swann of Maitland and W John T. Litsey of Logan were elected vice presidents. Other officers include Howard Mitchell executive secretary Helmar B. Thomas recording secretary William T. Mickey treasurer and Thomas E. Posey technical consultant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestonians
Voters League
Beckley
James H. Rowland
Young Negro, Democratic Voters League of
West Virginia
Rowland
R.A. Swann
Maitland
McDowell County
John T. Litsey
Logan
Howard Mitchell
Charleston
Helmar B. Thomas
William T. Mickey
Thomas E. Posey
Institute
Four-Car Crash Injures Three in Kanawha City
Three occupants of a car were injured in a 2 30 p m four-vehicle crash at MacCorkie Avenue and 68th Street Kanawha City. Robert Lee Brown 22 of Canneton and his wife Lucille Marie Brown 22 were hospitalized with facial and neck injuries, and their five month old daughter was in serious condition with potential skull fracture. The driver of the other vehicle William J Rollins 30 of Cabin Creek was charged with reckless driving. A second eastbound car driven by Lawrence R Fall 23 of Smithers struck Browns car after the collision. Traffic was halted as ambulances removed the injured and Rollins truck left the roadway partially overturned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacCorkie Av
Lucille Marie Brown
Evan Moody
William J. Rollins
Cabin Creek
Fleft
Rollins
Harry Rollins
Moody
Rolings
Rollin
Brown
Lawrence R. Fall
Smithers
Guard and Reserve Extend Active Duty Offers
West Virginia Military District headquarters in South Charleston announced extended active duty opportunities for reserve officers and National Guard officers. Reserve officers should submit WD AGO Form 160 via an organized reserve unit instructor, while Guard officers should direct inquiries to the State Adjutant General at the Capital Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
West Virginia
Architect C E Silling Heads to AIA Convention in Salt Lake City
C E Silling of Tucker and Silling departs for Salt Lake City to attend the American Institute of Architects national convention. He is slated to speak on the performance basics of private architects in designing the VA hospital program worth 776000000, which began last year. His firm designed the two major VA hospitals under construction in Beckley and Clarksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Silling
Tucker and
Beckley
Clarksburg
Jefferson School Head Takes Texas College Job
Charles Town June 11 The longtime Jefferson high school superintendent Sydnor resigns after 400 dollars is raised from alvenry minstrel funds to pay a playground director and equipment in East Bank Chelyan and East Bank clubs announce his move to Sherman Texas to join the faculty. Lions club leaders A Gilman and J Shappel chair the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Bank
Charles Town
Alvenry M. Sydnor
Jeffer
Liongoy County
Chelyan
Sherman
Texas
W.aal Ener
Church Notices and Robberies in Kanawha Valley
Kanawha Valley Gold Star Mothers plan a Thursday meet at the North Charleston Recreation center. Calvary Baptist Missionary Society meets at 8 p.m. tonight in the church. Claude Nutter of Rita reports an unarmed robbery at 507 Christopher St.. wallet with $40 stolen. Felonious assault arrests: Charles Howard 30 and Robert Howard 22 of Vevaco await grand jury action. Freeman Anthony 21 of 8 Senta Ct held on unarmed robbery after two suspects took two $20 bills from James P. Gruden at 313 1-2 Clendenin St. Grand jury to act. West Clownie Hicks admitted to St Francis hospital with injuries working at Campbell Creek Coal Co. mine Hatfield. Miners’ injury noted. Municipal League meeting planned in Clarksburg December 3 and 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha Valley Gold Star
At & P. Wm
North Charleston Recreation Center
Claude Nutter
Rita
Logan County
Christopher St
Charles Howard
Robert Howard
Vevaco
Senta Ct
Freeman Anthony
Senta
James P. Gruden
Clendenin St
Inco
West Clownie Hicks
Cinco
Virginia League of Municipalities
St. Francis Hospital
Clarksburg
Robert L. Bruce
New
Campbell Creek Coal Co
Martinsville
Yestern
Hatfield
Theft of Watches Reported by Same Named Residents
Watches were reported stolen from Mark Surface at 206 1-2 Washington St and Mrs. E H Surface at 107 1-2 Washington St. Mark's watch valued at $40 and Mrs. Surface's $85 lady's watch. Other thefts included a bicycle from Earl Moore of 21 Magnolia St with license 2096 and a metal chair from R B Holstein at 18 Dunbar St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington St
E. H. Surface
Mark Surface
Earl Moore
Magnolia St
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Charleston Gazette
Richardson's
Baird Hardware CO
W. Washington
Golden Choice
Fimer AB
Schemley
Oc Terminiz
West Virginia Terminix Company
Brend
Kanawha City
Jefferson School
Texas College
A. Gilman
The
East Bank Lions Club
J. Shappel
Missionary Society of the Calvary Baptist Church
Bellans
Cohen's
Zemo
Jacquelines
Fever Store
Msownstairs Store
Mallinsen
Kay Dunhill
Cinderella
C. Summer Breeze
Mallinson
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