Funeral for Mrs. Ella Hambric Held Thursday
Last rites for 63 year old Ella Kate Hambric of Epperly will be at 2 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Everett R. Shafer officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Park. She died Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in a local hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage. Born May 28 1890 in Tazewell Virginia she had lived in Epperly 36 years and belonged to First Methodist Church. Survived by husband Charles D Hambrice six daughters six sons two sisters three brothers and many grandchildren and nieces. Pallbearers listed.
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Ella Kate Hambric
Epperly
Everett R. Shafer
Sunset Memorial Park
First Methodist Church
Charles D. Hambrice
Leola Withrow
Summersville
Doris Chambers
Ethel Lilly
Maxine Williams
New Bern
N. C
Helen Leigh
Norfolk
Virginia McNamee
Richmond
Anthony Kell
Wesley Thompson
Gabe Caudill
T. L. Sullins
Joe Cuthbert
Virgil Shrewsberry
Courtroom War Looms Over Norfolk Plant Health Program
In a tense Medical Society meeting, Dr. Craig Carr defends a plant health program against Dr. Lewis’s opposition. Craig outlines endorsements from local doctors and asserts independence from insurance-driven influence, while countering personal attacks. The clash ends with a physical blow as the feud heats up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelly
Lewis
Craig
Medical Society
Norfolk
Jane
Bob Evans
Donald
Myra
Dr. Lewis
Appleman
Bowser
Dr. Talboy
Norfolk Medical Society
Carr Refractories
Refractory
Stephen Carr
Steinke
Relief for itching misery from dry aging skin
Advertising copy highlights Resinol Ointment as lanolin rich remedy for dry itchy skin. Claims call out aging skin moisture loss and fiery itch relief through special medications and lanolin oils.
Antarctica Tops Continent Elevation Chart at 6000 Feet
The National Geographic Society reports Antarctica has the highest mean elevation at 6000 feet. Europe averages 980 feet, Asia 3000, North America 2000, Africa 1900, South America 1800, and Australia 1000 feet.
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Antarctica
Europe
Asia
North America
Africa
South America
Australia
National Geographic Society
Preservation plan urged for Grandview Park land
Conservation officials urged local acquisition of about 400 acres opposite Grandview State Park to prevent future timber cutting that could ruin the scenery. The proposal, backed by the Chamber Park Committee, would await state appropriation and keep the land under state control to protect views, with costs estimated under $2,000 for acquisition and erosion control.
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Conservation Commission
Carl J. Johnson
Grandview State Park
New River
Johnson
Grandview
Kermit McKeever
Division of State Parks
Beckley
Chamber of Commerce Park Committee
Memorial Building
Park Committee
Commission
Turkey Spur
W. A. Burke
House of Delegates
Burke
Jack A. Nuckols
Fred Arnold Wins Permit to Build Five Room House
Beckley resident Fred Arnold received a city recorder permit Tuesday to construct a five room frame house with brick veneer finish and full basement. Estimated cost is $6,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Arnold
Beckley
City Recorder
Man Built Lake Centerpiece At Scout Camp
A one acre man made lake created last August under the Soil Conservation Service will anchor summer waterfront activities at the Shanklin's Ferry Boy Scout reservation. A 200 foot dam 15 feet high forms the lake with water front from New River. Activities include swimming boating canoeing fishing and lifesaving instruction. The lake will be stocked with bluegills and bass and areas are roped off for beginners. The reservation offers trails a 380 foot waterfall Dead Man's Gulch and a teetering rock. The camp opens June 18 with Robert Kyle of Concord College as director and Gus F Walker visiting, aiming for four one week camping periods serving 50-60 troops from Summers Raleigh and Wyoming Counties. A training school for Explorer Scouts is planned on presamere Island.
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Shanklin’s Ferry
Soil Conservation Service
Gus F. Walker
Appalachian Scout
Charles A. Whitcomb
Cincinnati
New River
Walker
Raleigh
Wyoming
Presamere
23 Fines Levied At Weighing Station
Twenty three fines were levied against trucking firms at the Shady Spring Weighing Station last week. Magistrate J E Mays cited charges including over axle weight and overweight violations. Notable penalties: Chemical Tank Line, Dowington, Pa., 174.70 dollars plus costs. Bluefield Produce and Pro vision Co. 102.40 dollars plus costs. Three fines of 100 dollars each for over axle weight. Names listed include Duane Church North Wilkesbury NC Hennis Freight Line Winston Salem NC Roy Stone Transfer Co Martinsville VA. Fines spread over April 12 to 15 for various over length tandem axle weight and overweight violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Spring Truck
J. E. Mays
Dowington
Bluefield Produce and Provision Co
Duane Church
North Wilkesbury
N. C
Hennis Freight Lin
Winston- Salem
Roy Stone Transfer Co
Martinsville
Ten Legal Institutes Set for May by State Bar Committee
The West Virginia State Bar Association announces ten one day legal institutes in May chaired by Bert H. Early. The program features a workshop on Investigation of Automobile Accident Cases and Damages. Locations include Morgantown Clarksburg Capon Springs Wheeling Parkersburg Huntington Charleston Fayetteville Bluefield and Logan with dates from May 6 to 29. Continuous education partners include the American Law Institute.
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Bert H. Early
Huntington
West Virginia State Bar Association
West Virginia
Morgantown
Clarksburg
Capon Springs
Wheeling
Parkersburg
Charleston
Fayetteville
Bluefield
Logan
State Bar Committee On
Committee On
The
American Law Institute
Being Selected For Camp Preparations Begin In June
A report states preparations for the camp will begin in earnest about June, with plans outlined by the official. The statement indicates anticipated activities and timelines for trainees and staff ahead of the camp’s start.
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Derenee Cate
Evans
Mica
Bob
Jim
Hudson Jet Family Club
Detroit
Arbuckle
Berman's
Elgin
Tady Elgin Cobina
Sta
Kunrveny
Kentucky
Fittle
Barnett
Shockmaster
AFTON
HE Hill and Hill Company
Louisville, KY
Neville St. Beckley
Beckley Theatre
Hotel Hill Bldg
Oak Hill
Crowgey
Gauley Bridge
Crowgey's
Robert Kyle
Concord College
Boy Scout National Camping School
State Bar Committee
Roman Cleanser
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