Air Squadron Activation Moves to Paper Stage in Beckley
Beckley 8167th Replacement Training Squadron nears activation after 21 enlistments, exceeding the required 20 percent of personnel. Pilots to Dayton for exams. airmen to be examined locally. agreement reached for space at Memorial Airport. Beckley unit to operate separately yet as an auxiliary of Charleston 167th Fighter Squadron.
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Beckley 8167Th
Washington
James K. McLaughlin
State Air National Guard
Memorial Building
Beckley Main
Prince Street
Dayton
Col. McLaughlin
Raleigh County
Memorial Airport
Beckley
Charleston 167Th Fighter Squadron
Charlester Group
Armed Robber Hits Vines Esso Station in Glen Morgan
State police hunt an armed robber described as a short fat negro who held up the Vines Esso Station on U.S. Rt. 19 21 in Glen Morgan at 8:45 p m. He fired four to five shots at pursuing youths, then fled toward Sullivan Road. Police questioned two suspects. investigation continues. The register showed 175 dollars plus 50 to open today. Owner Buck Vines says his daughter, five, witnessed the event and urged him to give money.
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Vines Esso
Glen Morgan
Orin Vines Jr
W. W
Buck) Vines
Buck
Vines
Nancy Lee
U.S. Rt
Sullivan Road
Aid for Richwood Flood Victims Still Solicited
The Raleigh County Red Cross continues its drive for flood relief in Richwood. James T. Cumiskey reports 21,100 still needed to aid affected families. 8,900 spent to date. Restoration contracts lag amid rising costs. 188 families across Nicholas, Webster, Braxton, Greenbrier and McDowell counties seek aid. Donations can be sent to the Red Cross office in the Bair Building for West Virginia Disaster Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
American Red Cross
Richwood
A. F. Matson
Home Service
Matson
James T. Cumiskey
Red Cross Flood Relief
Cumiskey
Red Cross
West Virginia
Nicholas
Webster
Braxton
Greenbrier
McDowel
Bair
Get Pep Vim Feel Younger with Iron Tonic Tablets
Thousands of couples feel weak and exhausted as their bodies lack iron. Ostrex Tonic Tablets promise renewed pep after 40 by supplying iron and vitamins B and Be. Affordable price and small trial size available at all druggists.
Air Force Enlists Seven Army Five in Beckley Center News
The Beckley Main Examining and Induction Center reports 12 enlistments on Monday. Seven youths joined the Air Force and were assigned to Sampson Air Force Base in Geneva New York. Names include Donald H. Smith Pineville Donald F Thomas Jr Oak Hill Robert J Meadows Beckley Joseph A Roles Beckley William M Quisenberry Beckley Thomas M Bibb Oak Hill. Five joined the Army and were assigned to Fort Knox Kentucky. Names include James D Hager Hamlin Billy J Harvey Davy Alfred D Lucas Jr Charleston Harold C Perry Holden Charles A Baldwin Sissonville.
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Beckley
Army
Air Force
Sampson Air Force Base
Geneva
N.Y
Donald H. Smith
D. H. Smith
Pineville
Donald F. Thomas Jr
P. Thomas
Oak Hill
Robert J. Meadows
A. F. Meadows
Sandstone
Joseph A. Roles
Sophians Gain Small Tax Reduction In 1954
Sophia residents will see a slight tax cut as the special levy kept since 1928 will be dropped this year thanks to funds in the sinking fund. The Sophia Town Council also voted free water for all area churches with a minimum of 2000 gallons, and discussed replacing pipe and improving service for MecKinny Hollow area. A special meeting was set for 8 p.m. to discuss the 1954 55 levy.
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Sophia
W. W. Withrow
Town Recorder
Withrow
Hill Top Baptist Church
Crab Orchard
Sophia Water Works
Saul Brown
Buford Mann
Ed Rupe
MecKinny Hollow
Soak Creek
Red Cross Classes Planned for Raleigh County This Fall
Two Red Cross classes are planned in Raleigh County this fall under chairwoman Mrs. D C Lewis. An introduction to Red Cross work will be required for uncertified workers, and a motor service class will be taught by Mrs. Robert Goldsmith. A Aug picnic for Prince Army Camp soldiers was postponed due to flood duty at Richwood.
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Red Cross
Dc. C. Lewis
Raleigh County
American Red Cross
Lewis
The
Elks Club
Robert Goldsmith
Soldiers of
the Prince Army Camp
Richwood
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
First Christian Church
Infant Randy Lewis Dies After Long Illness
Randy Michael Lewis, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond McKinley Lewis of Josephine, died at 7:45 p.m. Monday after a long illness. He is survived by his parents, one brother Raymond McKinley Lewis Jr., paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Lewis of MacArthur, and maternal grandmother Mrs. William Tucker of Washington. The body is at Caffee Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Randy Michael Lewis
Raymond McKinley Lewis
Josephine
Raymond McKinley Lewis Jr
Robert Lee Lewis
MacArthur
William Tucker
Washington
Caffee Funeral Home
Cupid Takes Holiday On July Marriage Licenses
Cupid took a holiday last month as Raleigh County Clerk Har ry Anderson reports only 66 couples applied for marriage permits in July. It marks a five year low for July with historical context showing seven year span had only one year lower, 1949 with 62 permits. Past July totals include 77 in 1953, 82 in 1952, 83 in 1951, 73 in 1950, and 93 in 1948.
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Raleigh
Harry Anderson
Mrs Echols Treated After Fall Injury at Beckley Hospital
Mrs Myrtle Frances Echols of 503 Johnstown Road was treated at Beckley Hospital on Monday for an injury to the left ankle suffered in a fall.
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Myrtle Frances Echols
Johnstown Rd
Beckley Hospital
Slight Change In Budget Seen By School Unit
Raleigh County Board of Education faces a budget minor shift for 1954 55 with last year totaling 3 916 978 08 dollars. Supt D W Bryson notes salaries remain the largest item and a new room for Fireco may be needed. The board plans bids on gasoline and oil for buses and will appoint two assistants to study integration efforts.
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Raleigh
Bryson
Fireco
Raleigh County Health Department
Sanitarian
Elgin Hall
W. W. Trent
Coles Funeral Set Wednesday
Funeral services for James Morgan Coles who died Sunday will be held Wednesday at 11 p.m. at St. Luke Holiness Church with Elder K. O. Owens officiating. Burial follows in Slabfork Cemetery. Survivors include nine brothers and four sisters. The body lies in state at Jackson Funeral Home. Revival services begin Sunday at Bakers Chapel Holiness Church in East Park under Free and Independent Holiness Church. Bishop John Stewart of Lillybrook will be evangelist. Services sponsored by Mrs. Sarah G. Braxton and Miss Geraldine Coleman. Elder D. Bennett of Bluefield is pastor. Blue Cross Nurses and applicant nurses are asked to meet at the Masonic lodge.
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James Morgan Coles
St. Luke Holiness Church
Booker Street
K. O. Owens
Slabfork
Willie
Slab Fork
E. Coles
Long Branch
Ben Coles
Page
Belvery Coles
Harper
Roggie Coles
Allavista
Gordo Coles
Robson
A. L. Coles
Charlie Coles
Sycamore
Warren Coles
Richmond
Rosa Poston
Washington, D. C
Essie Toler
Danville
Dakota Smith
Beckley
Nannie Johnson
Toshes
Jackson Funeral Home
Bakers Chapel
Holiness Church
East Park
Free and Independent
John Stewart
Lillybrook
Sarah G. Braxton
Geraldine Coleman
D. Bennett
Bluefield
Blue Cross
Queen Esther Court No. 53
Masonic
G Street
Rose of Sharon
Evangelist Redang
Wheeling
Harper Heights Bible Class
Ida Smith
Beckley Court of Isis No. 4
Masonic Home
G. Street
Raleigh NAACP Board Meeting At Ebenezer Baptist
A Raleigh County NAACP executive board meeting is set for 8 p.m. today at Ebenezer Baptist Church. The item notes other community events including church revival on G Street and a Bible Class food sale, with social visits among Harper residents.
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June Scott
Birdie Whiteside
Harper
Sarah G. Braxton
Broadway Street
NAACP
Raleigh County
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Ebenezer Baptist Church
St. Jos Aspirin for Children Warning Raised
A public advisory notes a brand named St. Jos Aspirin is marketed for children but not suitable for young patients. Health officials urge caregivers to avoid giving the product to children and seek safer alternatives. The notice highlights the risk of adverse reactions in pediatric use.
Rhodell Town Council Meeting Postponed
Mayor Lacy Meadows announced the Rhodell Town Council regular meeting is postponed from today and rescheduled for 7 30 p m Wednesday. The postponement is due to the mayor's office being used as a polling place for today's primary election.
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Rhodell
Lacy Meadows
Meadows
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Frank Albanese
Angeline
City Hall
Audrey Farley
C. A. Setliff
Budget Shop
Fayette Street
Sophians
Arthur Rees
C. S. Bloch
D. C. Wade
Social Welfare Aid
Cochairman
Motor Service
Deane Brooke
K. D. Bowers
Staff Aid
George Bright
Veterans Administration Volunteer Service
James Thompson
Veterans Hospital
C. C. Lewis
Cupid
Cet
Dagustel New Colgate
GATES
Colgate
Coles
Register Farm
Bob Dwight
Bob
Raleigh County Board of Education
ST. Jos& Aspirin
Childres
Smith
Carolina
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