Sporn predicts Ohio Valley aluminum expansion growth
More than 1200 attendees heard Philip Sporn of American Gas and Electric Co at Ravenswood’s annual five dollar banquet raising funds for local schools. He warned the aluminum boom near Kaiser’s Ohio River project will extend beyond current plans and hinted at two more plants in the region. He noted 450000 kilowatts of new capacity would soon be added to a Kaiser facility near Point Pleasant or Glasgow.
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American Gas and Electric Co
Ravenswood Im
Beckleyans
Waldo S. Lafon
Beckley
Appalachian Electric Power Co
Mrs. Lafon
Charles Hodel
C. J. McQuade
Ravenswood
Ohio River
Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical
Sporn
Philip Sporn
Point Pleasant
Glasgow
Charleston
Youths Fuel VD Concerns in Social Hygiene Drive
In Raleigh County, Mrs. Minna Kellman announces Social Hygiene Day amid rising teenage VD caseloads nationwide. She notes 200,000 teens contract general disease yearly and urges education programs to curb family breakdown while highlighting West Virginia health program milestones and state public health progress.
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United States
Minna Kellman
Raleigh
American Social Hygiene Association
ASHA
Kelman
Boards of Health
Charles House Granted Permit for One-Story Addition
The city approved remodeling and a one story addition at 223 Heber St known as the Charles House. Phillips- Williams Construction Co. will perform the work. A $40 permit fee was paid to the City Recorder's Office on issue.
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Charles House
Charles
Heber St
City Recorder’s
Phillips- Williams Construction Co
Four Woodrow Wilson girls back from state FTA meeting
Four Woodrow Wilson High School girls Helen Isley Ella Hudson Carol Bandy and Carolyn Darnall returned to classes after attending a state Future Teachers of America meeting at Concord College. Sponsor Mrs. Eve Keyser accompanied them. The event was co sponsored by Concord College and the West Virginia Classroom Teachers.
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Woodrow Wilson High School
Future Teachers of America
Concord College
Helen Isley
Ella Hudson
Carol Bandy
Carolyn Darnall
Eve Keyser
Concord
West Virginia
Parking Violators All Pay Up Chief
Beckley Police Chief James H. Poole says warrants prepared for 24 delinquent parking fines were not used because all have paid or arranged payment plans. He announced there will be no future warnings to those who ignore city statements requesting payment.
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Beckley
James H. Poole
Poole
Air Force airman held on absent without leave charge
Jimmy L. Cooper of the U S Air Force is confined in Raleigh County Jail awaiting return to military authorities. He was placed in the jail at 1 p.m. Monday on a charge of being absent without leave.
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Jimmy L. Cooper
U. S. Air Force
Raleigh
Mrs. Graham Urges County Support for Library Bill
Raleigh Countians are urged to back a new federal library services bill sponsored by Congressman Byrd. The plan would provide 7.5 million dollars annually for five years to expand rural library access and improve services for 53 million Americans with inadequate libraries. Mrs. C. H. Graham notes West Virginia and Raleigh County would gain a rural demonstration program and urges residents to contact West Virginia congressmen for a favorable vote.
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Raleigh
Congress
C. H. Graham
West Virginia
Robert C. Byrd
Beckley
Graham
Raleigh County
State Library Commission
Infant Dies at Birth In White Oak Family
Denver Ray Brown Jr. infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Denver R. Brown of White Oak died at birth at 8 a.m. Survivors include the paternal grandmother Mrs. Laura Allen of White Oak. Graveside rites set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Lilly Cemetery in Blue Jay conducted by Rev. Oscar Lilly. Body at Webb and Quesenberry Funeral Home until the funeral.
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Denver Ray Brown Jr
Denver R. Brown
White Oak
Laura Allen
Lilly Cemetery
Blue Jay
Oscar Lilly
Webb and Quesenberry
Funeral services for Joe Wooden in Rhodell
Joe Wooden aged 61 of Rhodell will have funeral services Thursday at 2 p m in Rhodell Baptist Church conducted by Rev. A B Ford. Burial follows at Wright Cemetery Beckley. The body remains at Wright Funeral Home until one hour before the rites, then goes to the church.
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Joe Wooden
Rhodell
Rhodell Baptist Church
A. B. Ford
Wright
Beckley
Wright Funeral Home
Eccles Airman To Marry On WHIS TV Show
Airman Enoch Freeman to wed Miss Betty Sue Caruso on the Dale Smith Hi Neighbor Show on WHIS TV Bluefield between noon and 1 p.m. The ceremony was televised with a three day leave extension, a waived waiting period, and gifts from 530 area merchants. The couple will take a two day honeymoon to Charleston staying at the Daniel Boone Hotel.
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Eccles
Dale Smith
Whistv
Bluefield
Enoch Freeman
Betty Sue Caruso
Springton
Mercer County
Charleston
Daniel Boone Hotel
Demo Rally Set At Lester Thurs
A Democratic rally is scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Lester Junior High School auditorium. Chairman H J Oram said all candidates are invited to attend.
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Lester Junior High School
H. J. Oram
Sand Branch Man Jailed for Property Destruction
James Davis of Sand Branch was lodged in Raleigh County Jail at 11 a.m. Monday by Raleigh County Constables on a charge of destruction of property.
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James Davis
Sand Branch
Raleigh County
Raleigh
Two Car Collision Damages Estimated at $125
Beckley Police report a two car accident at about 4 45 p m Monday on Second Street and First Avenue. Drivers were Jack L McCullough 30 of 326 Ewart Avenue and Elvin Greer 38 of Patterson New Jersey.
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Second St
First Ave
Beckley
Jack L. McCullough
Ewart Avenue
Elvin Greer
Patterson, N. J
FALSE TEETH RELIEF WITH FASTEETH POWDER
A dental product claims to secure dentures for comfort and stability. The powder, described as tasteless and alkaline, promises no nausea and eliminates denture odor while helping teeth stay firm during eating talking or sneezing. Available at drug counters.
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FAS
Zeigler Taken by Illness Rites Incomplete
B B Zeigler 59 of 1011 N Oakwood Ave died Monday at 11 14 pm in Ohio State University Hospital after an extended illness Born May 25 1896 he was the son of William and Minnie Zeigler Surviving wife Mil dred three daughters Mrs D D Wallace Suffolk Va Mrs Earl Davenport Middleport Ohio Mrs Daniel Grimes Catonsville four sons Gervis Randolph William Richard one foster son Edwin Cooney Athens one brother John Beckley three sisters Mrs Burger Ingram Roanoke Va Mrs H L Meador Radford Va and Mrs Everett Brown Mount NC 11 grandchildren Body expected to arrive today at Prince and will be taken to Caffee's Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements.
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B. B. Zeigler
N. Oakwood Ave
Ohio State University Hospital
William and
Minnie Tyree Zeigler
Mildred
D. D. Wallace
Suffolk
Earl Davenport
Middleport
Ohio
Daniel Grimes
Catonsville
Gervis
Randolph
Toledo
William
Beckley
Richard
Edwin Cooney
Athens
John
Burger Ingram
Roanoke
H. L. Meador
Radford
Mm. Everett Brown
Mount
N. C
Grandchidren
Prince
Caffee
Beckley Considers Daylight Saving Time Question
Beckley councilmen will be asked to consider switching to Daylight Saving Time when Chamber of Commerce President T R Wilson Jr. appears before the council at 7 30 p m today. A public poll found 28 of 35 voters favoring the change. Acting Mayor Clarence L Bibb will preside. Father Michael Huback will give the invocation. two city representatives to the Armed Forces Committee will be appointed.
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Beckley
Chamber of Commerce
T. R. Wilson Jr
Wilson
Charleston
The
Register
Hinton
A. K. Minter
Florida
Clarence L. Bibb
Michael Huback
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
Armed Forces Committee
Water use rising from 90 to 145 gallons per person daily
A historic comparison notes that in 1920 Americans averaged 90 gallons of water per person per day, while current consumption has climbed to about 145 gallons. The shift implies greater use in households and industry, reflecting lifestyle and infrastructure changes.
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America
DAV Presents Pinecrest Program at SanItarium
DAV Post 18 staged an entertainment program at Pinecrest Sanitarium featuring songs, skits and acts led by Basil Sweeney former commander serving as master of ceremonies.
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Pinecrest Sanitarium
Basil Sweeney
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