Kangaroo Court to Extend to County Sessions next week in county towns
Centennial promotion manager Herbert R. Ritts announced that Kangaroo Court sessions will move to out of town districts starting next week after a county wide representatives meeting. Beckley merchants are urged to accept wooden nickels backed by local banks and merchants, as change or payment. United Nations Day plans include international guests and flags on Main and Neville Streets with rides and concessions for children. Centennial headquarter staff offer free bumper strips for advertising and auto owners are asked to collect them.
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Herbert R. Ritts
Yesteray
Beckley
Pitts
Bel
England
France
Maly
Belgium
Canada
Fisher
W. H. Halsey
Chester Ninsitz
Dwight NM
Eisenhower
Main
Neville
United Nations
United Nation
Community notices and club meetings from Beckley area
Notices fill pages on local groups. Attorney J S Butts speaks on liberalism in race relations at Morris Harvey College. Stratton High Band booster club forms under D D Crawford with Nannie Miller inviting supporters. Stratton practice for former band members Monday. VFW auxiliary forms Aug 9 1950 with meeting Aug 17. Women’s Baptist Missionary Convention meets Aug 15–17 Huntington with leaders and speakers listed. Girl Scout leaders call at Stratton High School 10 am Tuesday. Local personal notes include hospital progress for Robert Redd and travels of several Beckley residents. Playground dance closes the season Tuesday night with Phil King’s orchestra. open to teens and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Butts
Beckley
Morris Harvey College
Charleston
Mothers of the Stratton High School
D. D. Crawford
Nannie Miller
East Beckley
Clara Roland
Stratton High School
Atron Hill
VFW
Women's Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention
First Baptist Church
Huntington
M. T. Sinclair
N. G. Harris
S. A. Abram
E. F. Wood
Lilian Turner
Lillian Anthony
R. L. Petty
H. C. Head
J. T. Bennett
G. J. Wilson
Alexander Gregory
J. M. Moorer
The
First Baptist
Church of Huntington
J. S. Tyree
Juliette Gregory
Mary Wade
Raleigh County
Athalene Rogers
Robert Redd
Byrd Prillerman
Beckley Hospital
Lafoe Frazier
William Martin
Eva Moore
D. B. Gore
Lilly of the Valley
iPax
Thelma Neal
Fast Park
Annie Hall
Modesto
California
Fannie Swain
East Park
Ruby Byrd
Columbus
Jesse Byrd
Joe Tenner
Phoenix
Ariz
Amos Rutledge
Smith Street
Mary E. Finney
Phil King
Hadacol touted by Mrs Geary in New Orleans testimonial
Mrs John W Geary of 850 Ursuline St New Orleans describes life as wonderful after using Hadacol a tonic claimed to supply vitamins B1 B2 niacin and iron She reports stomach relief and normal nerves while noting Hadacol is available with a trial size option and refund if unsatisfied Adv 1950 Leblanc Corp
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John W. Geary
Ursuline St
New Orleans
Sheji
Leblanc Corp
National Guard seeks eligible men with local ties
A West Virginia newspaper column pitches the National Guard as a preferable option for 19 to 26 year olds facing draft. It emphasizes familiarity with local officers, strong training, and chances for advancement, urging readers to visit the Park Avenue Armory on drill nights to learn more.
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Charles Stafford
Joe
The
National Guard
Joes Iie Guard
Lok
West Virginia
Kentucky
Arkansas
California
Vermont
Texas
Okeh
Choirs to Unite In Union Service at Woodrow Wilson Stadium
Combined city and county choirs will lead a Union worship service and mass meeting at Woodrow Wilson High School Stadium at 8 p.m. on August 27 as part of the Centennial celebration. Dr. Jesse M. Bader of New York City will be guest speaker, with music directed by Roland Hinckley and sponsored by the Beckley Ministerial Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson High School
Roland Hinckley
Beckley Ministerial Association
Ministerial Association
Jesse M. Bader
New York City
Bader
J. W. Witherspoon
L. D. Roe
A. H. Wilson
Federal Council of Churches
Disciples of Christ
Kansas City
Beckley BPW Opens Yearlong Pedestrian Safety Slogan Contest
Beckley residents may enter a safety slogan of ten words or less using the word Weekley for a $5 prize. Contest closes midnight August 19. Winning slogan becomes the year long campaign motto and monthly slogans follow without a contest. Campaign starts before Labor Day as schools reopen.
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BPW
Beckley
Beckley, Business and Professional Women's Club
Jennie Bsharah
Health and Safety Committee
Bsharah
Health and Safety
BPW Club
Box 497
Raleigh
Voice of Mrs. Bernice Hill Henry Wins Acclaim in Washington Opera
Beckley contralto Bernice Hill Henry gains wide acclaim in Washington as a featured singer in the National Negro Opera Company production The Gathering of Moses. She is among eight lead voices and shares the spotlight with artists from Washington New York and the Palomino region.
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Bernice Hill
Henry
Washington Opera
Marian Anderson
Bernice Hill Henry
Beckley
Washington
National Negro Opera Company
Moses
New York
Palleyrnad
Medalton Soldier Wounded in Korea
Pvt. Gerald E. Richardson was seriously wounded in Korea per a War Department letter received by his parents in Metalton. A 19 year old MP with the First Cavalry Division, he trained at Fort Knox, then Camp Stoneman before leaving for Korea in April. Richardson, from Glen Morrison Wyoming County, had lived in Metalton for two years and attended Troy Hill High School when he enlisted in June 1949.
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Gerald E. Richardson
Korea
Thhe War Department
Roy Richardson
Metalton
M. P
First Cavalry
Fort Knox
Camp Stoneman
Calif
Richardson
Glen Morrison
Wyoming County
Troy Hill High School
Annual Davis Reunion Set for Next Sunday at Davis Farm
Descendants of William and Lucinda Davis plan an all day reunion next Sunday at the Andrew Davis farm near Mt. Tabor Church. Reunion chairman Robert L. Davis said about 100 people are expected. Attendees should bring a basket lunch to share on the site part of the original farm settled after their 1853 marriage.
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Davis
William
Lucinda Davis
Andrew Davis
Mt. Tabor Church
Robert L. Davis
Lucinda
Buses Added to Raleigh County School Fleet Before Opening
Raleigh County Board of Education added two 66 passenger International L1-90 buses nicknamed Super Red Diamonds to its growing fleet to be ready for the September 5 opening. Five buses will be in service with three on reserve. Seven new drivers will be hired after driver tests at Woodrow Wilson High School on August 23.
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Raleigh County Board of Education
Jett Spangler
Spangler
JD. W. Bryson
Raleigh County
Board of Education
Woodrow Wilson High
Three Baby Clinics Set This Week
Raleigh County Health Office officials announced three well baby clinics for next week. The Negro babies clinic runs Wednesday August 16 from 10 to 12 at the health office with Dr. C. A. Smith in charge. Dr. E. A. Berry will supervise the Montreal clinic on Thursday August 17 from 9:30 to 11:30. Friday August 18 Dr. Sam Sats leads the Slab Fork clinic from 1:30 to 3:30. Appointments only. call for slots.
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Raleigh County Health Office
C. A. Smith
E. A. Berry
Montreal
Sam Sats
Slab Fork
Pegram Coleman Group to Meet at Dothan Today
The 11th Annual Pegram Coleman Reunion will be held today at Lick Fork Brotherhood Church near Dothan. Officers include Dr. George A. Pegram of St Albans as president and John R. Coleman of Charleston as vice president. All family members are invited to bring a basket lunch for the all day gathering. Rev. Clarence M. Doss Jr. will deliver the sermon at Beckley First Christian Church today.
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Pegram-Coleman Group
Dothan
Lth
Pegram- Coleman
Lick Fork Brothern
George A. Pegram
St. Albans
John R. Coleman
Charleston
C. M. Doss, Jr
Clarence M. Doss, Jr
Clarence Doss
West Virginia Street
First Christian Church
Beckley
Doss
Packsville
Francis
University of Texas
Regina Stillwell
Marsh Fork High School
Baton Rouge
Charleston General Hospital
Miss
Woodrow Wilson
Stillwell
Transylvania Col
Shirley Stillwell
Oflege
Divinity School
University of Chicago
Beclky Woman Chosen for Government Work and Hear Salute to Country
This summer she went to Washington to accept temporary government work and tried out for The Ordering of Moses. She was selected from 550 vying for east positions. Mrs Henry expected to return to Beckley around Aug 15 per Dr Hargrove. If she arrives, Raleigh County Centennial planners hope Beckleyans will hear her voice in Salute to the Country during its 100th birthday celebration.
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Washington
Moses
East
Henry
Beckley
Hargrove
Raleigh County
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