Strike Has Little Effect On Stonecoal Area Stores
In Stonecoal area coal country, business shows little impact from the strike. Alvin T. Jones reports strong sales at his Coal City restaurant and service stations, with soft drinks and gasoline in high demand. Thelma Mays struggles to keep up. Mrs. A. P. McQuade also notes brisk buying, though she must restock numerous dresses. Fire Creek Fuel in Jonben remains closed, while Leccony Smokeless Fuel in Besoco operates part time.
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Coal City
Stonecoal
Alvin T. Jones
Jones
Thelma Mays
A. P. McQuade
West Virginia papers praised for March of Dimes support
A Raleigh County Campaign Director for the March of Dimes thanks the Beckley Newspaper Corporation for exceptional coverage. He notes front page pictures and red ink headlines highlighting the campaign and its work. He also mentions the alfalfa plant note about its deep rooting system.
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Mr. Norton
Gene Burke
Raleigh County
West Virginia
T. Hone
Food Program Explained Through Two Films in Raleigh Court
A special meeting at 7:30 tomorrow in the Circuit Court Room will explain the Emergency Food Program. Raleigh County Emergency Food director Leighton Watson of the USDA Council will lead, with public attendance invited. The program will feature Freedom and Famine and Suffer Little Children, two films on Europe’s hunger and the impact on children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court Room
Kelly Farmer
Raleigh County
Leighton Watson
U.S. Department of Agriculture Council
U.S.D.A
Farmer
Ecosnom
Europe
Eucrope
Local Dry Cleaners To Attend WV Launderers Convention
Four Beckley men will attend the 29th annual convention of the West Virginia Launderers and Cleaners Association in Huntington this weekend. Convention HQ will be the Prichard Hotel for Friday through Sunday. Attendees include R B Armenioutstine of Raleigh Laundry and Jess Richmond, H C Barnette, and Ray Richmond of Richmonds.
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Beckley
West Virginia Launderers and Cleaners Association
Huntington
Prichard Uo
R_ BW
Armenioutstine
Raleigh Laundry
Jess Richmond
H. C. Barnette
Ray Richmond
Richmonds
Homeward Bound Wood for Matches Process
Wood for matches is cut into two inch thick planks, seasoned for two years, then shaved into match blocks.
Wanted Men and Women With Hearing Loss
Advertises to help those hard of hearing using a method dubbed Ourinetome. Claims many have heard better and offers a money back guarantee if results are not achieved after use and testing. Mentions Cohen Drug Co as contact for ear drum inquiry.
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Cohen's
Cohen Drug Co
Besoco Miners Labor For Lord During Contract Dispute
Besoco residents and the Metho dist church members, led by Rev. Tee Roy Fraley, support church repairs during a coal miners strike. Workers repaint the building, install new lighting, and plan refinishing of floors and benches if the stoppage continues.
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Besoco Miners
Lord
Besoco
Tee Roy Fraley
Oth
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Randolph Norton
Beckley Newspaper Corporation
Beckley, West Virginia
New York Harbor
Gianfrance Cabbia
Italy
U. S
Maly
Neville St
Beckley Theatre Block
Tle
Rhy
Newt
New York
Associated Press
NEW
WABD
DuMont
Abie
Chicago
France
England
E. R
Patterson
Kroger
Kroger's
Clapp
Kroner’s Country Club
Macaroni Kroger
Aie
C. C. Flour Kroger's Enriched Country Club
All Purpose
Solvertol
Modrea
Bic
Penn Rad Motor Oil
Pure Pennsylvania Motor Oil
Club
Brana
Drroger
Cal
LUX Soap
America
Florida
Ove
Bologna
An Bae
Sile
Packer's
Ade Packer
Prin
Gillette
H&g
H. Sv
W. T. Grant CO
Neville St Beckley
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