Forest Fire Threat Lingers Across West Virginia
The Associated Press reports a critical forest fire threat across the state as 34 new fires emerged Sunday with 21 carryovers. County tallies include Mingo seven Kanawha three Doddridge two Wyoming three Logan five and others one each. Hunters reported fewer fires than expected and Dunbar bans outdoor fireplaces until dry spell ends.
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Associated Press
West Virginia
Woodlands
Asher
W. Kelley
Kelley
Mingo
Kanawha
Clay
Doddridge
Wyoming
Logan
Natural Resources
M. Lane
Dunbar City Park
Sam Sayre
Dunbar Park Commission
Trading Stamp Theft Charged in Charleston Arrests
Two Charleston residents were arrested Sunday on charges of possessing nine books of Top Value trading stamps totaling $33.75. Suspects are Robert Baxley, 85, of 1885 Washington Court, and Thomas Peters, 19, of 122 Baines Street.
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Charleston
Robert Baxley
Washington Court
Thomas Peters
Baines St
Falls, injuries sample in Belle man case
Police probe injuries to Sherman Mitchell 62 of 129 E Reynolds St after reportedly falling off a couch at Moose Lodge on Capitol Street. Mitchell is at Charleston General Hospital in an unchanged condition with broken glasses and head, elbow, knee, and eye injuries. In Washington, William R Castle 85 dies at home. he was undersecretary of state and long connected to Hoover administration. Ann Frame of Belle named one of two attendants for Alderson Broaddus College homecoming queen. she is a sophomore elementary education major.
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Charleston General Hospital
Moose Lodge
Capitol Street
Sherman Mitchell
E. Reynolds St
Bob Gunnoe
Mitchell
Washington
William ‘R. Castle
State Department
Castle
Hoovier
Rosamond
Philippi — Ann Frame
Belle
Alderson-Broaddus College
Hector D. Frame
East
DuPont Avenue
City Editor to Preside Over Medical Editors Conference
William H. Live, managing editor of a West Virginia medical journal, will preside over the managing editors section at a national conference. About 50 editors from 50 states are expected to attend in Chesipotes, Wa. on October 21-22.
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Chicago
William H. Live
Chesipotes
West Virginia
State Medical Journal
Firemen Extinguish Storm Sewer Blaze in Dry Moundsville
In Moundsville a cigarette dropped into a storm sewer ignited leaves and trash sparking a Saturday fire. Firefighters responded to the blaze as dry conditions raised fire hazards in the area.
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Moundsville
United Fund campaign opens in Kanawha Valley with $837 244 goal
The Kanawha Valley United Fund launches its annual drive aiming to raise 837 244 to support 32 agencies in health welfare and character building. Campaign chairman Walter W. Baker expects to reach the goal, marking a shorter drive in seven years. Kickoff breakfast occurred last Tuesday as Reporting Center tracks daily results and WKAZ radio provides updates.
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Kanawha Valley
United Fund
Walter W. Baker
Diamond Department
WKAZ
Communications, Transportation and Utilities
Paul
Blankenship
Jimi Wade
George Jackson
Richard’ ‘Smith
Harold Sheets
B. E. ‘Aubrecht
Roy Tier
Minister Urges United Fund Support at Local Church
Rev. E Wendall Eskew of South Charleston First Methodist asked 350 worshippers to back the Kanawha Valley United Fund during a weeklong drive. He linked charity to faith citing 32 agencies including Child Care Centers Red Cross Goodwill YMCA and Salvation Army and noted Methodist ties to several groups. Eskew highlighted church volunteers and quoted Matthew 25 urging aid to the needy as ministers nationwide promoted the drive.
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James A. Ha
Kanawha Valley United Fund
E. Wendall Eskew
South Charleston
United Fund
Children’s Home Society
Red Cross
Goodwill Industry
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
YMCA
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YWCA
Salvation Army
Goodwill Industries
E. J. Helms
Boston
Charleston
William Boothe
London
John R. Mott
World Council of Churches
First Methodist
Eskew
Clendenin
Kanawha
Putnam Counties
U. F
W. ‘Arose Harper
South Charleson
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Kauimas
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Joe Fazie
Charles Young
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William Benfield
C. L. McDonald
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Everette Sullivan
Bob Jackson
Jim Armstrong
Len Munday
Wilson Pritt
W. Grose Harper
E. J. Godfrey
Marine Corps Reserve
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Dale Calhoun
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