District 29 To Organize Third Safety Council Meet
District 29 will organize its third safety council in Welch today as miners from Tug River Pocahontas fields attend. C B Red Jones, district safety director, said officers safety and mine committees from each log, plus Navy personnel from Carter Coal Mines in Me Dowell County and Beckley district officials, will participate. Safety councils already exist in New Rivers and Winding Gulf fields, with Crichton planned for Greenbrier County, completing a district-wide safety program claimed as first among miners in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Ming Workers of Auteries
Welch
Tug River-Pocahontas
C. B. “Red” Jones
Navy
Carter Coal
Dowell County
Beck
Raleigh farm and garden meetings set in four communities
Four Raleigh County farm and garden meetings are planned, with events at Fairview School Bolt Mount View Junior High and Workman's School. Officials from Greenbrier Dairy will discuss extending milk routes while State Senator Eugene Sell and others address topics from forestry to brush burning permits and 2 H Club exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
H. B.thomas
Fairview
Bolt
Farm Bureau
Greensbrier Dairy Products Company
Thomas
Staite
Eugene Sell
Beckley
Mount View Junior N
Cecil B. Cook
Intipat
W. Torey
Pétity
Mes
Wayne Stowen
Frank N. Gens
Beckley Pall Bank
Weir Covey
Jaycees Summons for Beckley Meeting Place and Time
Subpoenas issued to all members of Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce call for a dinner meeting and officer election at the Beckflex Hotel on April 21 at 6:30 p.m. Contempt charges await anyone who does not participate. Subpoenas signed by Eve E. Pachuta secretary-treasurer of the Jaycees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Junior
Chamber of Commerce
Beck-flex
Cea
Jaycees
Eve E. Pachuta
The
Photographers To Meet In Beckley
The Becker Newspaper Corporation will host West Virginia News Photographer Association members in Beckley on Saturday April 26, after a delay from April 12. A February Huntington meeting elected W. T. Chambers of Huntington president. An all day meetup includes morning business sessions and afternoon activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becker Newspaper Corporation
West Virginia News Photographers Association
Huntington
W. T. Chambers
Beckley Sailor Joined Penguin Order for Antarctic Flight
Phyllis E Coates of Beckley is named a charter member of the Order of Penguin. Created by Rear Admiral Byrd for 4000 men who crossed the Antarctic circle during Operation Deep Jump, she served as Yeoman Second Class aboard the USS Philippine Sea under Captain Cornwell. The carrier carried Byrd and six DC transport planes, helped rescue survivors from a December crash, and completed a 19,000 mile, two month voyage with 1800 crew in harsh weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillis E Coates
A. B. Coates
Crescent Street
Order of
Penguin
Rick Byrd
Soates
E¢arpan
USN
Philippine Sea
D. S. Cornwell
Byrd
Crab Orchard Man Jn School Staff Visitor Mentioned
Crab Orchard man, formerly of Crab Orchard now Baltimore, Md., serves 28 night wardens and rand instructor at the Boys Training School of Baltimore Beckley. Relatives report Butler visiting the area with three sons Walter Hayden and Mervin all of Crab Orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wert Curler
Crab Orchard
Balimore, Md
Rand
Boys’ Training School
Baltimore
Beckley
Butler
Walter
Hayden
Mervin
Crak Orchard
Anniversary events and church notices in Mount Hope area
Community notices record a Maggie J Walker anniversary event at Ik’s Club on April 21 with invitations for all Daughters to bring chicken boxes and guest speakers from Rose of Sharon Church. Also reported are Salvation Mission rally closing April 21 with sermonettes, and multiple sermons today by Mrs Rutherford, Elder Russell, and others. Belmont area church ordination services planned today at 2:30 pm with Rev Prince presiding and choir boards, plus a spring social in Mount Hope by Les Modeles at Washington Carver 4-H Camp with attendees from multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie J. Walker
Ihe ‘Lk’s Club
Rose of Sharon Church
Jhuanita Jevin
Nellie
Sith
Charles Jones
G. Braxton
HL Daniap
Narcisus Jones
Allen Junction
Beckley Hospital
Salvation Mission
Man Say
Wonen
G. MM. Critendon
Hannah Rutherford
A. W. Russell
Jacob Critendon
Bailey's Temple
W. M. Barnheart
Raleigh
James Smith
East Beckley
RK. L. Chender
Tip Top
Washington-Carver
Clifftop
Institute
Charleston
Montgomery
Fayetteville
Beckley
Mount Hope
Helen
Rovenna Berger
Hattie Medley
East Golf
S. P. Prince and Bacon
Ars
Appointments Urged for Pre-Natal Clinic in Raleigh County
Raleigh County health department asks all expectant mothers to call to book slots for a new pre-natal clinic starting April 30 at 1 49 p m. Health nurse Mrs Mabel Lewis says attendees receive medical guidance from a Beckley physician, plus a social hour and optional sewing group to make layettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Whitby Man Fined For Drunk Driving
Keffer of Whitby was fined 25 dollars plus costs for drunk driving and operating a vehicle without an license. The car, a truck owned by his father Burl Kotler, was released after involvement occurred without the father’s knowledge. Police said John H Lynch’s home were surrounded after threats linked to gun use. his son Charles 10 and friend James McCormick 16 had been playing with caps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitby
Desse Keffer
Meadows Isaid
Keffer
Stale Polive
Burl Kotler
Chicago
John H. Lynch
Als
Lynch
Charles
James McCormick
Lumber Firm Sued For 1300 In Raleigh County Court
Mary Cano and Dorothy Ellen Bogen operate Blea Lumber Company. George P. Franklin and Nel Z. Franklin sue for 3306 dollars in district court in Raleigh County. Tf L Read Tilton represents the plaintiffs per circuit clerk records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cano
Dorothy Ellenbogen
Partners
Blea Lumber Company
Raleigh County
George 2. Franklin
Nel Z. Franklin
George P. Franklin
Circuit Stork
Tf. L. Read Tilaton
Plaintifs
Kiwanis Backs Recreation Center Plan in Beckley
Kiwanis endorses a project to build a sports and recreation center in Beckley. The idea emerged from the Junior Chamber of Commerce and Civilian Club efforts to fund via public subscriptions or city tax on liquor. Officials preview an interclub meeting with the Lions on Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kawanis Club
Beckley
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Civilan
Kiwanis
W. E. Wassym
L. G- Houser
Hivian
Nautical Females Join British Merchant Crew
Baltimore reports the Beilish vessel La Car idiflora sails with fourteen female sailors, the first coed crew in British merchant shipping. Captain Matthew Frame says the experiment could expand signings to other cargo ships if successful. The women, aged 20 to 30, work as cooks and stewards, while praising the life at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Myers Baltimore
la Caridiflora
Singapore
jJannty
Sleen Ellett
Watlasey
Cheshire
Matthew Frame
Franie
Cordillo
JM. Gorlelroy
London
Wrerv
Retired craftsman exhibits oak coffin linked to Pilgrim heritage
Bradford Ind. James Clellan Smith, 74, claims direct descent from Captain John Smith and shows an oak coffin he says he built for himself. He says he has spent his life preparing for the hereafter, reading his Bible daily and following the Holden rule, avoiding alcohol and gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Badford
Ind
James
Clellan Smith
John Smith
Himenis
Smith
Episcopal Rites Set Today At White Sulphur Springs
Young people from St Stephen's Episcopal Church meet at 2 PM to ride to a Lenten Presentation Service for the New River Convocation. The service, led by Rev Griffin Callahan, dean of the Convocation, will be at St Tomas' Church in White Sulphur Springs at 4 PM, followed by a church picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
New River
St. Stephen's
St. Tomas’ Church
White Sulphur Sirings
Griffin Callahan
Soldier In Japan Makes Reservation At Beckley College
A Japanese based soldier, from Tokyo, arranges a registration reservation for Beckley College for the 1948 summer term. J. H. Rodden Jr. from the Army in Japan requests the advanced registration. Rodden aims to finish pre dental work at Beckley and transfer to the University of Louisville. Dr Hartman, Beckley College dean, confirms the admission and holds a place for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley College
Tokyo
Japan
J. H. Redden, Jr
Rodden
Beckley
Fairdale Man Serving In Japan Bobby G Smith
Fairdale resident Bobby G. Smith son of Mr and Mrs Dillard G Smith serves with the First Cavalry Division on occupation duty in the Tokyo Yokohama area. Smith is a technician fifth grade and has been overseas since November 1946 after entering service in January 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairdale
Japan
Bobby G. Smith
Dillard G. Smith
First Cavalry Division
Tokyo-Yokohama
Smith
Ena All Electrician Is Law Life
Hearply
Sanitarian Drafting By-Laws By WV Public Health Group
Joseph E Williams of the Raleigh County health department is drafting new constitution and by-laws for the West Virginia Public Health Association. Williams met with committee members on Thursday at Clarksburg. The state group is affiliated with the American Health Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Williams
Ralaigh County
West Virginia, Public Health Association
Williams
Clarksbourg
American Health, Association
Fayetteville Business Men's April Meeting Notice
The Fayetteville Business Men's Association will hold its regular April meeting on Tuesday, April 22 at 7 30 PM. The notice lists the time and date for members to attend and participate in the planned agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steff
Savettevill
Fayetteville Business Men's Association
Deaths and funeral arrangements for Robert Wales
Robert G. Wales, 20 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wales, died in a local hospital on Thursday April 1. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home and a service is set for Sunday April at 2 p.m. at the Lophia Methodist Church with Rev. OH Kenhady and Rev. Dewey Wigan officiating. Burial will be in Suter Memorial Park. Pallbearers include Harold Dodson, Ray McAllon, Burk Woods, Steward Deck, Red Deny, and Bill Thornley. The Methodist Youth Group will serve flowers and be flower bearers. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G
Robert Wales
Sophia
Evan the’ Williams Fuderal
Lophia Methodist Church
Ro OH
Kenhady
Dewey Wigan
Suter Memorial Park
Harold Dodson
Ray McAllon
Burk Woods
Steward Deck
Red Deny
Bill Thornley
Methodist
Willams
Ume Hart
Alfred “Anthony
Maxwell Till
A. i
Theatn Ellis
Keyser
Maxwell Hill
Mount ‘Tabor Baptist Church
B.C
Memorial and funeral notices for Arnold Adkins and others
Funeral services and burial plans announced for Arnold Adkins at Grand View cemetery with arrangements by Nose Funeral Home. Other obituaries note Loyd Burl Nickel and Nickell Funeral Home services at Kincaid and Mount Tabor Baptist Church, plus thanks from families for support in illness and death.
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Raleigh Garden
WCFC
Teddy Dale Show
Fad Dyle
S Orch
Songe Py Kay Armen
Stan
Anetica
Claude Thornhill
My Country
Opera
Ann Tunony
Fa Aparkting
Smow Titty Wuesta
Helen Traukel
Watts "Welebian
Kenny Detmary
Rom Pant Herald Nwwae
OO Siem
Woay
Oak Hill, West Va
Sunetso
Austin News
Maturing News Cement Musicale
Ash Dintly Sisters
Brill Net Porter Sones
Perry Lee
Chareh Servier
Van
Cong Ghavne
Todd Walls
Royal Trumpets
Church of
Yric
Coal River
PMU Fydle Ly
Maxey
Stanley Kalisoski
Huy Scout
Stickney
Appalachian Council
Crab Orchard Man Jn
Wyoming
Ladies Man
Eadie Bracken — Dans Daley
And
the Lady
William Eliot
Gan Patrick
Darling Clementine
Henry Fands
Linda Darnell
Allen Jewning Suh
Roy” Wit Ayg
Veneta
Walt Ae Aged
Uncle Remus
Yellow Cab
IAL
Defendable
White Star Taxi Service
Auk Aiins
Machag How Cleelk
Arhold View
Servie
Arnold Adkins
Paul Binyth Abels
Elling
Fatlaw
Grand View
Weider
Scraipements By Nose Funeral Home
Kel
Nickel
Loyd Burl
Oak Hil
Cocoa
Flatley
Tye Boss Wau
Alien Rambe Iyree Funeral Home
I. Tha. Reidence
Metiiil
Kincaid
Wi WN
Frank Winker
Clyce Marien
Meinitial
Qi Ada Hutchinson
James H. Flint
Nickell
Lucan Lege
Stinda Flint
Audrey
Geraldine
J. He
Giditie
Virginia Wade
Wright
Rev. AL. Patitraan
Merman
Expres
Gienteers
Ravetelitf
Tony's Fork
Wat
Virginia
Association, Inc
West Virginia State Fairgrounds
Lewisburg
R. EL Hunt
V.P.L
Eng
Purina
Eden
Purina Chek
U.S
Purina Turkey
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