WCEC to Broadcast Beckley City Council Meetings
Beckley radio listeners will hear the City Council sessions next Tuesday on WEFC FM. WECEC director Thomas Zeigler sought the broadcast privilege, which passed unanimously after mayor Hedrick weighed it. Officials discussed potential obscenity fears and kept zoned enforcement on hold for a junk yard matter involving Barracks Wholesale Supply.
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Beckley
Italion Wefc
WECEC
Thomas Zeigler
Council
Clarence Bibb
Grover C. Hedrick
Ine Mutauu
Hedrick
Zeiger
H. A. Sloan
F. A. Freesman
Zeigler
Res
William P. Laren
Federal Communications Commission
Toeay
South Kanawha
Chic
Anthony Scalise
Damage suit filed for 2000 against Bluefield Training Center partners
Carl S Smith files a 2000 damage action at the Princeton office. Plaintiffs include Kenneth Caste and Dorthy L Caste doing business as Bluefield Training Center. Other chancery suits listed: David Moore vs Glenn Glass 8500 damages Mollie Spears Williams vs Hubert Williams Maude Williams Huggard vs Macy Campbell City Coal Supply Co vs Jena A Tilly E D Brewer S J Kiwass rustes land First National Bank of Bluefield Martha Ladena farmer vs Delbert Ray Farmer Ines Gooch Taylor vs Ace Taylor Essie Cockran vs Faldie Cocke.
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Ay Register
Stadl Weller Morircelon
OSU
Carl St. Smith
Atfiens
Macy
Campbell
City Coal
Supply Co
Jena A. Tilly
E. D. Brewer
J. Kiwass
Rustes
Land
Bleefield
Martha Ladena Farmer
Delbert Ray Farmer
Ines Gooch Taylor
Ace Taylor
Essie Cockran
Faldie Cocke
Court Sets No Date For Airport Levy Vote
The Mercer County Court met with the county airport committee and decided not to call a special election for a $600,000 airport bond. Survey work by Airways Engineering’s N M Henson informed discussion, with Hurricane Ridge favored for county access and several sites across Princeton, Athens, Lashineet, and Camp Creek considered. The Civil Aeronautics Authority tentatively approved Hurricane Ridge and land is held in trust for development.
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Hepister
Wrier Prince
Mercer County
Mercer Airport Committee
John J. Markell
N. M. Henson
Airways Engineering Consultants Inc
Washington, D, CL
Henson
Charleston
Philadelphia
Houston
Texas
City of
Bluefield
Elgon
Ttension
Princeton-Bluefield
Edison Holton
McDowell County
Princeton
Athens
Lashineet
Camp Creek
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Modeleers to Vie August 14 In Meet at Peace Springs
West Virginia model aeronautics contest at Peace Springs Airport on August 14 draws teams from Huntington Charleston Bluefield Clarksburg Parkersburg and Roanoke Virginia. Gasoline powered planes race in speed and aerobatics events with 100 dollars in prizes.
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Peace Springs
Register
Hinton
Academy of Model Aeronautics
West Virginia
Noanoke
James H. Tolley
Huntington
Charleston
Bluefield
Clarksburg
Parkersburg
Roanoke
Academy
R. R. Smiley
Beckley
Princeton Council Retains Land Near Municipal Airport
Princeton officials will not transfer 41 acres of hilly wooded airport property to the Princeton Park and Recreation Association a Youth Inc subsidiary. W Grade Carper president of Youth Inc said the council revoked its earlier decision citing potential danger to children at play near the airport site. H Eugene Graveley named campaign chairman for Youth Inc to promote playgrounds this September with an August 19 closing date.
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Register
Weiler Princeton
Princeton
Princeton Park and Recreation Association
Youth, Inc
W. Grade Carper
Yout, Inc
Tts
H. Eugene Graveley
Findl Campain
Swinmer
Carperan
No. 7002 Sets World Speed Record on Steam Line
Homer B. Reynolds, 79, timed No. 7002’s maiden run from New York to Chicago as it achieved a world speed record of 27.1 miles per hour for the era. The locomotive is now showcased at the Chicago Railroad Fair by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Reynolds recalls Morse code towers and master clock timing that yielded precise results for railway authorities.
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Associated Press
Reyns
Chicago
oPhat Hos Coward
Wayne
Ind
Homer B. Reynolds
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Reynolds
Ansted Area Personal News From Residents and Guests
Mr and Mrs George Hall return to Peach Creek after visiting his mother. Mr and Mrs Shirley Kellar and children of Parkersburg visit Mrs Helle Hendricks and Gertrude Campbell in Sophia. Mrs Betty McGraw hosted last week. Mr and Mrs William Teasdale of Hagerstown visited Aus Ada Martindale. Mrs Teasdale is daughter of Mr and Mrs Cevil Martindale of Washington DC. Teasdales on a western tour en route home.
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Stade Witter Ansted
George Hall
Peach Creek
Mary Hall
Shirley Kellar Ard Rhudren
Parkersburg
Helle Hendricks
Gertrude Campbell
Sophia
Betty McGraw
William Teasdate
Hagerstown
Ada Martindale
Teasdale
Mas
Cevil Martine
Washington, D.C
Tormes
Ansted
Teasdales
Sh.AR FORK CLINIC Hears Pre-Asia War News Friday
In Slab Fork Dr Sam Sato’s office hosted a pre-assial event Friday from 1 30 pm to 3 30 pm. The Raleigh County apes Department announced warnings about snakes owls and hawks preying on young jack rabbits indicating wildlife concerns in the area.
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Sam Sato
Slab Fork
Raleigh County
Apes Department
Australian Tells World About Islam
Australian war veteran Muhammad Salah-Al-Din Sarman leads an “International Clearing Bureau of Moslem Information” to teach Moslems about Islam. He blames World War I relief gaps on the lack of a dedicated Moslem repatriation body and plans multilingual pocketbooks to preserve Islamic education among diaspora communities.
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Tne
Associated Press
Cairo
Muhammad Salah-Al-Din Sarnsman
Iro
Samman
Islatm
Jlold
Sarman
Damasus
Syria
Sydney
Emparries
Europe
International Refugee Organization
Egypt
New Guinea
Australia
Middle East
America
Saruman
Favorites Advance In Eastern Tennis Championship
The second round of the Eastern Grass Courts singles championships proceeds with top players advancing. Jack Torera upset Eustace Fannin, Turre from New Orleans defeats Fannin, and Savitt beats Dorfman in three sets. Doris Hart and Gussie Moran win in women's singles while Beverly Baker and Patricia Todd also win. Roman soldiers referenced at article end.
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Associated Press
Grrss Courts
Jack Toera
Eustace Fannin
South Africa
Turre
Atece Vallegiate
New Orleans
Fannin
Tevin Dorfman
New York
Lauuiaient
Dorian
Ged Aez
Willy Talbert
Grtbet J. Shea
Los Angeles
Erie
Pess
Alastair Bo Martin
Glen Head
Doris Hart
Tacksonville
Fly
Deta
Virgina Rice Johnson
Chestnut Mil
Mass
Gussie Moran
Santa Monica
Cali
Naina Irwin
Gorgeous Gussie
Beverly Baker
Sylvia Knowles
Newport
R. L
Patricia Canning Todd
Boston
Rosemary Buck
Dallas
Mountaineer Talent Award Recipient Draws State Prizes
Mrs. Knox Caskele of Ameeagle appears at a West Virginia Moose Convention in Charleston, drawing attention in talent programs. She has won first prize in the state talent contest held at Huntington last year and has performed in Wheeling, Huntington, Charleston, Oak Hill, Eskdale, Whitesville, and Seth, becoming a notable feature at Moose events.
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Register Stade
Ameagle
Knox Caskele
Ameeagle
Charleston
Casteele
Ella Giangier
Callere of Regents
iWamen of the Moose
Casteete
Wheeling
Huntington
Oak Hill
Eskdale
Whitesville
Seth
Bangaway Heads Open Hambletonian Field at Good Time Track
The wide open Hambletonian stakes for three-year-olds at Good Time Track on August 10 looms with Bangaway the slight favorite after three major wins last month. Three colts and four fillies contend for the first prize in the best two of three heats format, including Gay Ambassadeur, Scotch Pat, Tom Hayes Fare Acres, Volume, and others from Saunders Mills Stable and Coldstream Stud. Demon Hanover, last year’s heavy favorite, is not present this year.
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Associated Press
Railbirds
Bangaway
Saunders ‘Mills Stable
Toledo
Ohio
Gostren
Saratoga Springs
Oier
Gown
Furst Imnoney
Gay Auiblass
Sader
Toledovinin
Mears
Scotch Pat
Tom Hayes
Skip-A-Long Wins Harmsworth Cup
Skip-A-Long driven by Stamey Dollar claimed the Harmsworth Trophy on the Detroit River, beating rival Schafer’s Such Crust Lon tie and taking the big prize. The victory came after a marathon race where Skip-A-Long led by a lap and a half to secure the title.
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Detroit
Stamey Dollar
Harmsworth
Detrenter Jite
Ameagle Youth Injured As Coal Stove Explodes
An Ameagle family member, Morty Hobby Robinson, 9, received a fractured right arm and facial injuries when a coal stove exploded at their home. He was treated at Charleston General Hospital. Dam DiMaggio who kept a 336 average for the Besta Red Ses in 1946 is noted in the clipping.
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Ameagle
Ameagle- Ao
Morty Hobby Robinson
Wilbur Robison
Charleston Generals Hospital
Dam DiMaggio
Church Features Old African Art in Brazzaville Cathedral
Brazzaville sees a bold fusion of African art with Christian liturgy as a new cathedral under construction incorporates African features. Tom-tom sacred instrument, wrought iron railings by Beti blacksmith, and large ceramic panels depict Bible scenes in uniquely African forms.
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French Equatorial Africa
Oceana Families Return From Visits Across States
Doris Ann and Bernard Morgan return to Oceana from Rownd Hill Virginia after visiting Dr and Mrs 4 C Fehols. They travel with cousins Elton and Jane Lynn Echols and will stay several days. Arlie Chambers and R C Hatfield party return from Canadian fishing trip while Pat A Blake enjoys a 30 day furlough in Ocean visiting family. FE Drake family spend weekend in Spencer visiting Mildred Smith. Snyder family visits Mannington.
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Ty Register
Oceana
Doris Ann
Bermand Morgan
Mes
C. Fehols
Rownd Hill
Elton
Jane Lynn Echols
Lacy McMilnion
Pegey
C. R. Neely
Lewisburg
Arlie Chambers
R. C. Hatfield
Jerry Ward
Pat A. Blake
Ocean
Pat Blake
Marie
Bobby
Jim Bradley
Blake
44Th
Knight Squadron
Fairbanks
Alaska
Mullens Personal News Highlights Visiting Kin and Health
Mullens residents recount visits from Dr A S Gilreath and sister Mrs Stadler with Dickie and Becky, while Le B Hines call on brother-in-law. Farley at Mathie Williams Hospital Richmond Va lingered five weeks and is reported seriously ill. J G Meador family and Mersey Spaks return from a week at Shawnee Lake near Princeton.
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J. G. Meador
Ball
Smitah Mullens
Mersey Spaks
Ue Moran Apartments
Weir
Shawnee Lake
Princeton
Building Permit Granted for Four Room Frame House
J. L. Rowland and A. D. Belton were issued a permit by the City Recorder for a four room frame house without basement. The dwelling will be built on late 2 Sterling Avenue in Roosevelt Addition at an estimated cost of 2001 dollars.
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J. 1. Rowland
A A. D. Belton
City Recorder's Office
Sterling Avenue
Roosevelt Addition
Evening Radio Schedule Listing Stations and Programs
A dense listing of broadcast time slots and program titles for a Wednesday schedule including newsreels, commentary, dance music, theater, and variety acts across CBS and ABC networks. Names noted include Henry Morgan and Lawrence Welk with airings from early afternoon to late evening, indicating a full day’s lineup.
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Newairport
Stn
Ebs
Abe East
Abe West
Taree
Ate Neal Wroadcan
Cbs
Mbs
Ear
Abe
Cbs Neas
Ate Daily
Abs
Bs Sports
Archla Andrews
Christian Dravoa
Cbs International Airport
Henry Morgan
Shea
Leajsohn
Ave Scattergood
Babes
o—Dietrich Atorney
Abe Lawrence Welk
Stusic
Nic Story
Abe Comedy Playhouse
Cbs String
Wioh
Cbs News
Ate News
Abc- West
Baltimore Livestock Prices and Public Notice in Raleigh County
In Baltimore area cattle prices offer limited market activity with light receipts and steady tones for various weight categories. Hogs show few early sales with mostly steady to slightly higher quotes, while lambs and sheep remain nominal. Public notices warn creditors and beneficiaries of the Caroline Gilbert estate to file claims by February 1, 1959, or risk loss of benefits. residents of Raleigh County must appear to protect interests.
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USDAI
Caroline Gilbert
Law Heber Street
Beckley
Raleigh County
West Virgina
Leo Bridi
Funeral Notices From Allen Junction and Nearby Areas
Multiple obituaries list deaths of Mongent Pie Toney age 9 in eastern France 1943 funeral set for August 4 at Church of God Allen Junction. Others include Jacob C age 36 Meadow Creek killed by train. Chester Isaacs age 42 Melalon WV died in hospital. services scheduled in Richmond cemetery and at Calfee Funeral Home with listed interments and officiants.
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Mongent Mongent
Pie Toney
Andrew Mongent
Allen Junction
France
Church of God
Alten Junction
Williaam FE Winters
Rhodell
Lancet Memorial Park
Beckfey
Snupfer Snuffer
Chester Isaacs
Melalton
W. Va
Card of Thanks for John Rivzozero at Carfer Funeral Rome
The Kirainess and sympathy of Nelah, Pere and friends in our event of the death of our husband and father Big John Bo Rivzozero. We thank those who sent flowers and furnished aids. Our gratitude for all care and support during this time from Mrs. John Hirrorero and Family.
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Nelah
Pere
Frienife
John
Hase
John Hirrorero
Funeral Hearing Notices and Obituary Fragments
Funeral notices announce a Public Service Commission hearing in Charleston on August 24 at 10:06 am for a motor carrier extension in Raleigh County for Arnott Swim Company. The obituary notes the death of Dennis M Leary Jr., two days old, with services in Hightawn Memorial Park and Cuffee Funeral Home.
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M.C
Captoln
Charleston
Public Service Commission of West Virginia
Ps.c. Alc
Bet
Raleigh County
Arnott Swim Company
C Noel
Glen. Daniel
West Virginia
Leary Leahy
Dennis Mo
Dennis M Leary, Jr
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Raleigh Register
WCEC
Roan
Oke
West Virginia National Guard
Princeton Council
Sh.ar Fork Clinic
West
Oceana Personali
FE. Drake
Lee
Roy
Bill
Ronnie
Spencer
Mildred Smith
Robert Snyder
Mannington
Wesley Snyder
Mullens
Cliff Cravath
Baltimore Livestock
Itbertson & Foxdesang Funeral Home
Tyree Funeral Home
Carfer Funeral Rome
Nens Boyd
Hila Mildred
Fayetteville
Ernest Billips
Pax
Wim
Metodist
Lore
Robert Doane
Usl
Robert C. Egnor
Crab Brant Va
Temple Street
Prosperity
Caroline Shelton
Asberry DeRose
Carl E Walker
Carl E Walker For Floor Sanding We Call J J Warden
Calloway Heights
Milton Young
E Harvey
H Hendrick
Kenneth Richardson
Seckley
Thane
A. C. Freeman
Liverpool
Wiigat
Crab Orchard Dial
John W. Eye
DIAL
Day Radio Co
Fayette St
Briguglio
Becks&y. W. VA
Hat & Ee
Cremens
Neville ST
International Bulldozer
G. Bishop
Central Gillery
Crab Orchard
Jack & Me
Hope
Compton Feaaratiee Co
Ross Houchina
Bruah
Twin Fane
Singer Sewing Machine CO
Beckley Maytag Co
Foley Construction CO
Grandview Sand CO
Raleigh Glass & Mirror Company
City Ave
Beckley Ice Cream
G. L. Felte
Yellow Cab CO
Carl Neil
Allenbaugh
Barney
Wass Mercantile Company
Coal City Supply Company
Westmoreland Market Furrow
Williams
Gikisville
People's Shoe Shop
South Fayeile St
Die
Houchins Manufacturing Co., Inc
Dix
Skelton
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