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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1947
Page
9
Beckley plans a survey to gauge the size cost and financing of a municipal parking building on Prince Street. The study runs to August 25 with a 200 to 400 car capacity and may issue revenue bonds. federal funding is not expected.
A compilation of short notices shows residents traveling to and from destinations across the region. People vacationing include Mrs. John Whitlock and Mrs. J P White in Cleveland and Raleigh Heights respectively, Lorena Wallace in Wilmington, and Karl Parker with sons in Virginia. Others visit relatives in Charleston and Norton while patients receive care at Raleigh General hospital.
Descendants of G. W. and Salome Curtis Thompson gathered at the Craddock home in Long Branch on Sunday August 10. Attendees included L. C. Thompson of Princeton and Elmer Thompson of Long Branch plus relatives from Charleston Olcott Mullens Fox Keystone and Beckley. Special guests were the Olcott Quarter and Pax Church of Christ Choir. James Creighton is noted as the first man paid to play baseball but was later fatally injured in a cricket match.
Mr and Mrs Andy Abraham announce a daughter born Sunday at Raleigh General Hospital. The Spencers announce a son born Sunday night at Beckley Hospital. A brief note mentions potato protein containing essential amino acids and Europe growing potatoes mainly for starch.
Walter S. Hallanan, chairman of the National Petroleum Council, told the Interstate Oil Compact Commission that the oil industry must work with state and federal authorities to safeguard national defense. He recalled wartime cooperation and urged peacetime unity to ensure ready oil supplies for the armed forces, noting progress in meeting army and navy petroleum needs.
Chicago Sports Enterprises announces a 10 round bout between Jake Kamotta of New York and Cecil Hudson of San Jose at Comiskey Park on September 3. Part of receipts will benefit the Damon Runyon Memorial Cancer Fund.
City records show Beckley total gross sales of 51 632 662 for July 1 1946 to June 30 1947 driven by retail firms wholesalers and service establishments. Fourth quarter gains and declines reflect state law changes affecting motor carriers and other sectors.
Raleigh County Post No. 32 outlines a carnival goal of 10000 dollars to fund civic projects including the Junior American Legion baseball team. Glenn Shanklin chaired the event. retiring post commander Glenn Webb will set new officers for Sept. 8 in the Memorial building. General James Doolittle may appear at the August 31 airshow at the Raleigh County Memorial airport. Lee W. R. Fugitt reported on the Clarksburg convention. a $100 donation was approved for Woodrow Wilson High School band.
The report shows $54,409 in the last quarter versus $81,213 in the third quarter. The change highlights a significant quarter to quarter drop in earnings, with the larger third quarter figure reflecting stronger performance than the most recent period.
Promoter Bob Heath announced a ten round non-title welterweight bout between Sugar Ray Robinson of New York and Sammy Secreet of Pittsburgh at the Akron Rubber Bowl on August 21.
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