Retired Minister Breaks Ground For Bradley Baptist Church
The ceremony marked groundbreaking for a new East Church in Bradley with Rev Anthony Garges presiding and Rev ST N Fitzgerald breaking ground. The gathering noted past Sunday School origins and raised 1 069 for construction with Byus Mankin Lumber to build the worship hall.
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New Bradley Baptist Church
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Hodges Funeral Set Tomorrow for Grosse Hodges
Funeral services for Grosse Hodges 63 of Jonben will be held at 2 p m tomorrow at the Jonben Church of God with burial in Jonben Cemetery. He died at 11:30 a m yesterday at his home after a short illness. Survived by wife Neda Hodges three daughters Mrs Lawrence Bolen Mrs Randolph Akers and Miss Virgie Hodges and son Alvie Harges all of Janben and sister Mrs Eva Shuck of Fireco. Body to be taken from Rose Funeral Home to the residence of daughter Mrs Lawrence Bolen at 4 p m today.
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Beckley Forms Committee for National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week
A Beckley committee of 11 volunteers will plan radio broadcasts speeches and activities for National Employ the Handicapped Week sponsored by the U S Employment Service Members include Roy J Smith William G Winchell Mrs Delores Davis Walter A Burke Luke B Rass K D Shroyer W H Witzel W E Wassum M L McSpadden James Painter and Bennett The effort aims to show employers handicapped persons can fit into many jobs and be successfully rehabilitated and placed Gov Okey Patteson may attend during the week.
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Beckley
Lynden P. Bennett
State Department of Employment Security
Roy J. Smith
Department of Veterans Affairs
William G. Winchell
Delores Davis
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Walter A. Burke
Luke B
M. L. McSpadden
James P. Painter
Bennett
United States Employment Service
Athough
Okey Patteson
Twelve Couples Seek Wedding Permits in Raleigh County
Marriage license applications list twelve couples including Robert Eugene Berk and Anna Lee Prince of Danville and Glen Morgan, Eugene Bolen of Lezo and Mary Hethelene Farley of Fireco, with numerous Beckley residents among them. The filing spans ages from 16 to 27, pairing youths and adults in preparations for marriage.
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Robert Eugene Berk
Danville
Robert James Beck
Anna Lee Prince
Glen Morgan
Frank Earl Prince
Eugene Bolen
Lezo
Henry J. Bolen
Mary Hethelene Farley
Fireco
Thomas L. Farley
Jess Mann
Beckley
Ethel Mann
Ivan Mann
Jo Ann Oliver
Ted Oliver
Joe G. Lilly, SR
Joel G. Lilly
Doris Scott
Eustes Scott
James Oscar Brown
Pemberton
Roy G. Brown
Betty Ann Hudson
Cranberry
Mark §. Hudson
Francis Leon Neal
R. K Neal
Merle Elizabeth Biggs
Oda E. Biggs
Delniis Conrad Bowles
Berkley
Hanley Walton Bowles
Nina Bowles
Bonnie June Bailey
Willis Overton Bailey
Charles Frederick Case
Summersville
Howard Dewey Case
Lennie Mac Boggess
Sundial
Lundy Boggess
Downie Suntor Hanson
Charleston
Gilbert Hanson
Anna “Hope Boone
Eccles
Ballard P. Boone
Harold Eugene KnufEast Beckley
Howard Kouckles
Barbara ‘Lee Richmond
Dottie Richmond
Omer Richmond
William Herbert Payne
Ury
Ollie Beatice Cook
William II Payne
Martha June Widick
Ure
Joe Widick
Dewey Lonzo MeVey
Amigo
Dewes Lonzo MeVey
Doris Jean Rowland
Charley F. Rowland
Five Beckley area residents fined by magistrate
Five persons from the Beckley area appeared before Magistrate J. M. McGhee and were fined for road law violations. Frank Martin of East Gulf was found guilty of driving while intoxicated and fined 80 with costs. Roy Harless of Mead was fined for permitting an intoxicated person to operate a vehicle. Two others pled guilty to petty offenses and paid 25 dollars and costs.
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Beckley
J. MN. McGhee
Frank Martin
East Gulf
Roy ‘Harless
Mead
Ray Painter
Billy Armentrout
Mike Stanek
Lester Budget Near Double of Previous Year
Final action on the Town of Lester budget will occur at a special meeting on Aug 1. The proposed expenditures total about 8,300.55 with receipts projected to double last year’s. Tax rates rise to 12.5 cents Class 1, 25 cents Class 2, and 50 cents Class 4 per $240 valuation, up from 11, 22, and 44 cents.
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Crab Orchard School Work Delayed Two Weeks by Rains
The Crab Orchard elementary project is about two weeks behind schedule due to heavy rain since April. Interior work remains. exterior masonry slowed, but progress continues. The new brick building will house upper grades once completed, with students still using the old facility in the interim.
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D. W. Bryson
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Bryson
VA Announces New GI Bill Rules For Vets In College
The Veterans Administration issues a roundup of procedures to assist veterans planning GI Bill education. Veterans may continue at the same school with no VA contact if space allows, or obtain a Supplemental Certificate of Eligibility listing the school and course for enrollment. Changing fields requires advisement and eligibility checks. automatic approval occurs if VA decides within 40 days. Veterans new to GI Bill should apply for an original Certificate of Eligibility at the nearest VA office.
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Lnder
Rue
Beckley Ministerial Group Plans Centennial Religious Emphasis
The Beckley Ministerial Association prepares a week long centennial religious emphasis with Jesse M. Bader as guest speaker at 8 p.m. Sunday August 27 at Woodrow Wilson High School stadium. Choirs from Raleigh County churches unite under Roland Hinkley to serve as a single city wide choir. All churches are urged to participate and target a 30 percent attendance as membership committees aid in outreach.
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Jesse M. Bader
Bader
Methodist Temple
Raleigh County
Woodrow Wilson High School
Summer book drive helps Pruntytown youths with donations
The Institute PTA led a June to early July book and game drive for Pruntytown Industrial School youths. Mrs. Robert L. Amick reports expanded donations, with later surprise gifts and plans to continue collecting literature for the youths.
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Prun‘ytown
Robert L. Amick
PTA
City July Parking Meter Receipts Drop in Beckley
City records show Beckley parking meters collected 2288.76 in July, about 600 dollars less than June's 2900 total. City Recorder William P. Laren released the figures.
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Beckley
Willam P. Laren
Centennial Parade to Feature Trained Dogs and Band
The Raleigh County centennial celebration will include several parades the largest in the county's history with each district represented and the Woodrow Wilson High School band hosting. Dog owners are invited to bring pets to Woodrow Wilson High School for a training session led by Ted Cook.
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Raleigh County
Woodrow Wilson High School
Herbert Pitts
Ted Cook
Institute
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Roger Brown
Beckley Socials
Secur Administration
Social Security claim timing guidance for survivors and wage earners
A speaker explains that if a wage earner dies in August 1949 and a claim is filed in August 1950, payments begin in May 1950. Benefits from August 1949 to April 1950 are retroactive. The office urges workers aged 64 or survivors to contact them to learn required documents and avoid losing benefits.
Edwight Hazy Road Job Nears Completion Today
State Road Commission crews work on a one mile Edwight to Hazy road project near Beckley with relocation at Lester. County road supervisor George Gadd notes swampy ground requires heavy filling and a SHC powershovel, delayed by rain but now progressing.
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Edwight
Hazy
State Road Commission
George Gadd
Gadd
Lester
Gaddi
Coal River
Veterans Make Up More Than Ten Percent of West Virginia
West Virginia reported that veterans account for over ten percent of the state’s population, highlighting the reach of military service across communities. The statistic underscores the scale of veterans in the state and may influence state programs and policy considerations.
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West Virginia
Doane Pills Offer Relief For Kidney Strain
Aging brings stress and exposure that can slow kidney function causing backache and fatigue. Doane Pills, a mild diuretic, have been used by missions for over 40 years to help flush kidneys and ease frequent urination and nocturnal awakenings.
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