Camp and Conventions Overlap For West Virginia Reservists
West Virginia Army Reservists train at Camp Barckinridge Kentucky as summer camp coincides with Democratic and Republican conventions. No political clashes occurred amid the overlap with 2 007 reservists rotating between training and convention watching. The unit combined drill with civic interest and community-style recreation during the period.
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West Virginia
Army Reserve
Camp Breckinridge
Barckinringe
Am- Kentucky
Ders
Q News
Recs
Navy Film Sparks Bipartisan Calm Amid Convention Days
A wartime tone frames a Beckley scene as Sheriff Buckbee and Mills watch party proceedings from Raleigh County. Major Norman Knapp and Lt. Col. James E. Watson observe the Democratic and Republican conventions while a Navy film screens to bolster calm.
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Andy Jackson
Burrs
Hamiltons
Jesse M. Buckhee
Hampshire County
Okey A. Mills
Raleigh County
M. Sgt. Mills
Crab Orchard
Mills
Gen. Eisenhower
Aeway
The
Navy
Beckley
Jesse M. Buckbee
Buckbee
Romney
396Th Infantry
Norman Knapp
Raleigh
Young Democrat Club
Knapp
296Th
James E. Watson I
Cannery to Operate Three Days a Week
William B. Connoley, director at Raleigh County Cannery in Shady Spring, says a three day trial next week will run Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. If there is strong turnout the three day schedule may continue. This week’s canning included corn beans tomatoes and peaches with apple butter also in process. appointments are required for apple butter by calling 25528.
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Raleigh County
Shady Spring
William B. Connoley
Connoley
Two Navy Men Released From Raleigh County Jail
Two U S Navy personnel were released from the Raleigh County Jail in the custody of military authorities. John M Canning of Oak Ridge Tennessee and Richard Whately of Roanoke Virginia were jailed Saturday for safekeeping. Homer Martin Moore Jr of Beckley was released after posting $2000 bond and jailed Tuesday on armed robbery charges.
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Raleigh County
U. S. Navy
John M. Canning
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Richard Whately
Roanoke
Homer Martin Moore Jr
Beckley
Moore
Prospects Geed For Green Ripe Tomatoes
C. C. Hutchison manager at Beckley Farmers Market reports another trailer load of 400 bushels of green ripe tomatoes moved Thursday. He asks growers to hold off picking more until notified as buyer commitment remains uncertain for today and tomorrow.
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Beckley Famers
C. C. Hutchison
Hutchison
Green
Caravan Meetings Set By Raleigh County Republicans
Raleigh County Young Republican Club plans a county caravan on Oct 20 with John A. Field Jr. addressing the group at 7 30 PM and outlining two major fall campaign activities. A chicken barbecue on Sept 12 honors J Holt Byrne and serves as the Raleigh County Kick off Dinner with speakers Cecil Underwood and Chapman Beavercomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Young Republican Club
Sayre Jr
John A. Field Jr
Sayre
Field
J. Holt Byrne
Beckley
Cecil H. Underwood
Chapman Beavercomb
GOP
U. S. Senate
Letter from Eileen Prompts Reconsideration in Jamaica
Bruce considers a secret letter from Eileen that may upend his trust in Dirk and alter plans for Stormhurst Manor. Val explains Dirk will fund a memorial children’s home, while travels with Jane and John reveal island scenery and hints of romance as Val prepares to leave Montego Bay.
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Bruce
Lit
Eileen
Dirk
Val
Hanson
England
Carraways
Ron
Jane
John
Mandeville
Port Antonio
New Tichfield
Vane
Kingston
London
Mrs. Featherstone
Funeral notices for Master Sergeant Everett A West
Funeral arrangements announced for Master Sergeant Everett A West age 32 of 437 Bailey Ave. The Webb and Quesenberry Funeral Home will receive the body Saturday at 6 am with details pending completion of arrangements. Also listed are local funeral directors and ambulance service contacts.
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West
Everett. A
Bailey
Webb and Quesentry
I Varice Drive
Webb and Qu
Esenberry Funeral Home
Webb 2
Quesenberry Funeral Nom
Eenberry Funeral
Feuerm Directors
Keyser Funeral Home Ambulance Service
Dinegazl
Douglas T. Bryant
Mgr
South Galweed Ave
Bseckte
Rie Fe
Mt. Hope
New York
Beckley
Waterdsle Inn
Avon
Jeani— Street
Chico
Corporaton Executive
Beckley Newspapers
Electrolux Corporation
Temple St
Dial
Local Service Directory Fragments From Beckley Area
A fragmented historical directory list shows businesses in Beckley and surrounding areas. Entries mention beauty shops, hairdressing, a chiropodist, bookkeeping payrolls, delivery services, radio and TV repair, upholstery, mower service, and lawn care with multiple phone numbers and addresses.
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Del-Mar
Neville Dial
B. E. Silverman
Beckley
DIAL
Hiscory
G Morris
Princeton
W. Va
Copeland
Mount Hope
Aise
Haddad
Lovitz
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Fairmont
Chicago
U.S. Navy
Cathtriell
Atlantic Fleet Amphibious Force
Wyoming
Frontier
Badmen
Len Cheney Jr
Amn Gwymee
Frmar
Oklahoma
Wiebeed Deming
Lawrence
Kemet
Oye
Sy Aera Ger
Copery
Winter-Vera Les-Wars
FORD
Vstivision
Oman
Cme
Lel
Rus “the Girl
Reseed
Fernenie Lane
Passport To Happiness
Maysie Greig
Aveomiceier
Power - Sussex
Francis
Bward G
Korea
Aap Botin’ - Sum Beret
Loti
R. C. Egnor
Rif
Polrie al Enema
Rawarlyetteville
Tan Chang Nish
St. Dia
Marguerite
Main St
St. Ph
Oakwood
Arama
Ashworth Firestone
Prince
Halstead
GCA Victor
Zenith
Williamson
Sowth Keanawhs Bt
James Deering
TINAY
Tre Gecklet
Wes Va
N.Y
Ill
Roselawn Center
Cincinnati
Jen
Montgomery Ward
Ace Company
Raineile
Richwood
W. C. Mills
Pioneer Hotel
Marty
Prince Street
Belp
S. Creag
Dial Son
Roy A. Jones
Caine
Charles Coe
Bloesley
Call
Aera Coons
Ann Nature
di Megese
Berkshire Hoar
Drocery
Cool Ridge
Ca Lavell
So Dial
Earl Mann
Cuttley Bey Griffith
Shady Spring Dial
Dal
Berefn
D. Dia
Bes Furniture Company
Ibeckley Maytag
Golden Rule
Amos E. Quesenberry
Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home
Neville St
Webb & Quesenberry Funeral Home
Tere Drie
Foster Hardware Co
Beckley Feed & Supply
Lamb & Son
Red Ave
Seckley, W. V
Hall Ot
Bailey Avenue
King Kole Kets
Johnstown Road
Hall Furniture Co
Ami
Payne
Se. IR Stott Mo
Pee Insulation Co
Fem Piel Os
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