Locke Sets Chicago Victory Record Amid Ribbing
South Africa born golfer Bob Locke blended humor with skill at the Chicago Victory National, posting a six under par 65 after 18 holes to lead the field. He paired with George Dawson to edge pro-am teams at 139, as Sean Mangrum teased him about scrambling before a strong round.
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Charles Chamberlain
Chicago
Bobby Locke
Locke
U. S
South Africa
Sean Lloyd Mangrum
Mangrum
Phooey
Bobby
Dick Metz
Arkansas City
Kas
Johnny Revolta
Im Turnesa
Bob Hamilton
Cary Middlecoff
Clayton Heafner
Jim Ferrier
George Dawson
West Virginia Life Underwriters Hold Annual Congress
About 300 life insurance representatives gathered in Huntington for the West Virginia Association of Life Underwriters two day sales congress. Speakers included David Butler West Virginia insurance commissioner Don C Kile Morgantown W New York Life W W White Washington People s Life and B Cyil Ross Parkersburg president of the state association.
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Huntington
Life Insurance Company
West Virginia Association of Life Underwriters
David 8. Butler
Charleston
West Virginia
Don C. Kile
Morgantown
New York
W. W. White
Washington, D.C
People's Life
8. Cyil_ Ross
Parkersburg
State Association
Drowning victim in Big Sandy river near Louvisa
Firemen and state highway patrolmen searched June 18 for John Wellman a 23 year old Fort Gay West Virginia man who drowned after his boat capsized in the Big Sandy River while fishing. He had assured companions he could swim to shore before vanishing beneath the water.
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Louvisa
John Wellman
Fort Gay
W. Va
Big Sandy River
New C P Telephone manager takes post in Grafton area
James W. McGahan named manager of C P Telephone Co in charge of Grat ton Philippi and Newburg exchanges replacing retiring Francis C Chambers who moves to Clarksburg district plant office Chambers will remain connected to Grafton area services and retains ties with Lions and Shinnston business groups former Rotary president Elks member and longtime Clarksburg native Chambers departs amid staff expansion to meet rising service demand
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James W
Bill) McGahan
Chesapeake and Potomar Telephone Company
Francis C. Chambers
Clarksburg
Mr. McGahan
C. & P. Company
Gratton
Philippi
Newburg
Chambers
Grafton
Kingwood
Piedmont
Shinnston
Lions Club
Lumberport
Businessmen's Club of
Parking Garage Dedication Held At Bluefield Event
Bluefield announces the dedication of an 800 car municipal parking garage today with a Miss Bluefield beauty contest featuring thirteen entrants. Three orchestras provide music at a city fire department sponsored ball in the evening. Invitations go to 54 towns in West Virginia Virginia and Tennessee. The four deck structure joins Welch West Virginia and San Francisco as among the nation’s few municipal parking buildings.
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Bluefield
West Virginia
Welch
W. Va
San Francisco
Calif
Emerald monocle in ancient Rome and Queen Anne era fashion
Nero wore a concave emerald as a monocle to view gladiatorial games. The accessory then became fashionable in England during Queen Anne's era.
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Nero
England
Queen Anne
Round Dance Night at Grafton Eagles Club
The Grafton Eagles Lodge will host a round dance Saturday at the lodge ballroom with Ted Mitchell’s orchestra from Clarksburg providing music. Only Eagles and their wives or lady friends may attend.
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Grafton Eagles Lodge
Lodge
Leland Price
Ted Mitchell
Clarksburg
Eagles
West Virginia Weather Forecast Extended June 18 22
The extended forecast calls for a cool weekend with warmer Monday followed by a cooler Tuesday. Temperatures average two to three degrees below normal at 73. Expect showers tonight, Saturday, and again Monday, totaling about three quarters to one inch.
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West Virginia
Legionnaires To Play Weston On GHS Field Sunday
Am erican Legion Juniors coached by Shakey Paugh seek a second win after a 10-7 victory over Jane Lew Juniors. They meet Weston at Grafton Senior High School field Sunday at 2 20 p.m. Taylor County Post No 12 sponsors the team, and a large crowd is expected.
Coal production rises in week ending June 12
Washington reports the National Coal Association estimated Bituminous coal production at about 13.3 million net tons for the week ended June 12. The figure shows an increase of 315 thousand tons from the prior week and 705 thousand tons compared with the same week last year.
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Washington
National Coal Association
World Welterweight Championship Bout Postponed
CHICAGO June 18 The world welterweight title fight is postponed until next Monday night amid delays. European crowd disruption noted as some spectators hurled fruit at newlyweds during events surrounding the bout.
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Chicago
Sugar Robinson vs Docusen Bout Delayed by Rain
The 147 pound champion Ray Sugar Robinson and challenger Bernie Docusen saw their 15 round title fight at Comiskey Park postponed to Monday due to drizzle and overcast skies. The White Sox plan to use the park for three days with Monday as the first vacant day. Robinson, irritable at the postponement, weighs options for $2.00 extra expense money.
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Ray “Sugar’ Robinson
Bernie Docusen
New Orleans
Comiskey Park
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Property for sale with nine rooms and bath in good condition
Eight rooms plus bath and two cellar rooms, a garage, and two lots listed for 4000 dollars. The basic description notes the property is in good condition with ample outbuildings and parking.
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High Street
East Wilford St
Beech Street
West Main St
West Grafton
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