West Virginia Launches Three Phase Beetle Control Plan
State Agriculture Department will start a three pronged beetle fight in West Virginia. About 3,000 traps will be set by July in southern counties, followed by a spray program in August to reduce populations in heavily infested areas. Winter months will see spore dust dissemination to curb spread, with Faylor Berkeley and Jefferson counties heavily invested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
State Agriculture Department
Waldo Craig
Ecole
Yeetle
Faylor
Berkeley
Jefferson
Craig
Pleasants
Ty+ Jar
Wetzel
Doddridge
Ritchie
Works Board Orders Property Tax Levies for New Fiscal Year
The Board of Public Works issued yesterday a statute required order setting state levies for property taxes for the new fiscal year starting July 1. Levy rates stay the same with a quarter of a cent per $100 for tangible personal holdings, one cent per $100 for resident and farm property, and one cent per $100 for all other property inside and outside municipalities, totaling about $170,000 annually for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Raleigh Man Found Stabbed to Death in Raleigh County
Beclley police hunt slayer of Harry Winston a coal miner of Slab Fork Raleigh County whose body was found behind a church with five stab wounds to side and back authorities report the incident occurred today amid a tense, early investigation in the county with no immediate suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Beckley
Harry Winston
Slak Fork
Raleigh County
Crops in State Helped By Widespread Rains
The Federal State Crop Reporting Service notes West Virginia saw average 75 degree week ending June 24 with rainfall aiding most areas. Northern panhandle pastures feel dry weather while heavy rains in other regions hurt hay acreage. Milk and rye production declined though farm labor remained generally sufficient. Potatoes suffered heavy damage from flea beetles in some sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Federal
Ty State
Northern Panhandle
Panhandle
Four Counties Open Session At Clifftop 4-H Camp
Four counties Raleigh Fayette Berkeley and Jefferson opened a session at Cliff top 4-H Camp continuing through July 1. The encampment, sponsored by extension agents Mesdames Ida Holcombe Mella Preston and Victoria Goons, drew 210 campers. A state charter and nonprofit incorporation details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifftop
Raleigh
Fayette
Berkeley J
Jefferson Counties
Mesdames
Ida E. Holcombe
Mella R. Preston
Victoria Goons
Kanawha
Mercer
McDalell
Wyoming
Washington Carver
Poster Contest Winners At West Virginia Fair
John Mandville, 14, accepts a $25 prize from Kanawha State Park Assoc president W T Brotherton. He earned first place in the city county poster contest urging attendance at the West Virginia Agricultural and Industrial Fair held Sept 3 71. Students from Kanawha Putnam Boone Jackson and Boone counties competed. Mandville attends South Charleston Junior High School. The U S Senate has sat as a court of impeachment only 12 times in its history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mandville
W. T
Lucy) Brotherton
Kanawha State Park
South Charleston
Coln
Jackson
Boone
Young Mandville
U. S. Senate
Births in Charleston and surrounding areas June records
A list of birth announcements naming parents and addresses across Charleston and nearby towns. Entries record newborns by gender, parents, and June dates, with scattered surnames such as Brown, Meadows, Duncan, Smith, Bridges, and Miller, among others, reflecting a mid-summer birth notices page.
Beautiful Wearables and Toys Featured in June Sales Event
An old notices page lists numerous names and addresses for a June sale of wearables toys and novelties. Items include boys and girls clothing, gifts, and various seasonal goods. Dates range through late June with several households noted in towns and rural routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tugrrter
Kenneth R. DuBoi
Gurl
Lownie D. Ramsey
Waverswood
Stee
Se Ties
Ernest Thompson
Trait St
John Gates
Red Haure
Russell Janes
River
Cerl Weastfall
RFD
Gharington
Qune
C. B. Baell
Oakes Ride
St. Francie
Berinalg
Mr. End
Willen Tylines
Fanny
Cogne
William Bkort
James Elders
Rensord
F Charlestan
Spin Troy
Witg Altrinston
Lawrence Conner
Gil
Summers Crank
Eronville
Chant
Romer Allen
Shrewavury
Pilipino
Mb Gordon Stone
Cin
Ant Ad Keaton
RPD
Moodward
Cane Wratley
Vernreen
Grate Clinic
Bir
Ant Mra
Thaeker Duncan
de Frea
Fragmentary Names and Dates From Local Page
A garbled OCR fragment lists several personal names and dates in June. Entries mention individuals such as Dre John Dagny Frew and Herbert Kelly, with associated dates like June 20 June 23 and June 26. No clear event or action is described beyond listing names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dre
John Dagny
Frew
Cyl
Ire
W. E. Webb
Ghetyan
Bos
Herbert Kelly
Hapes
Gis
Sir
Jase
Ralph Kirby
Rend
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. F. Collins
Fyel
Prea
Our Children's Department
the Budget Department Store
Capitol Street
Cao
Tagg
Kentucky
Early Times Distillery Company
Louisville, Kentucky
Works Board
Backoursyide Cismiter
Comine J
Gankers
TRE Roo
Wax Incorpaty D
Netion
Raymond G
Hirbourne
Regs
Bally Land So
Morgantown
Rennes Kelly
Donald D. Rety
Donald D. Rety, Qh of Morty Assoe
Wheeling
B. Willams
Dunkerd
Mr. Runneborn
AL Cdlatsky
Arthur Brown
Ssk-dale
Chine
Giri
Mra
Wilton
Burks
Charleston
Dar
Allen Shap
Milburn
Dune J. Giri
G. C. Black
Robert Raed
Ira
Clarence Z. Meadows
Rernghaw
Willard Jette
Clendenin Bt
Robert
Goff
Soy
Myr
Aelth Denateon
Albens
Gin
Harry Fritenard
Winilrede
Me Ang Aira
Cipde Dillon
Cocord
John Bridges
McDonald Bt
Eudene Hemrick
Coven
Roberts
Harker
Summersville
Marmet
Jar
Pauluta
Booth
G. Williamson
Brownion
Lester Garte
Mir
David. Meadows
Land
Air
Earl Brannon
Porrens
South Wirleston
Fred Smith
Ciay
Mt. Slate Memorial
Birs
Clyde Wireman
Bol Branch Heights
Saalfer
Crestriew Br
R. G. Lennem
Terminix Company
Bread St
Matyemey Mad
East
Washington ST
Monthru
Carload Sale
Mary
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!