Banner Year for West Virginia Economy Reported by Chamber
West Virginia's 1947 economy set records says the Chamber of Commerce. Population April 1 1948 estimated at 1 910 000 up from 1 901 974 in 1940. Gross income 3 940 000 000 and per capita spending 432 after retail purchases.
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Associated Press
Charleston
West Virginia
Commierce
Tony
Tradt
Chamber
Chaiber
Dance leaders note shift to waltz and foxtrot in America
Report from the 1943 Dancing Masters of America convention in Cleveland cites a return to smoother dancing with more closed positions. Mrs. LaRue C. Hope says interest in the waltz and foxtrot rises, and the D M A seeks college credits for dancers while expanding uniform teaching methods and maintaining rigorous discipline.
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Associated Press
Washington
LaRue C. Hope
Bob Hope
Bob
The
Dancing Masters of America
D. M. of A. Normal School
Hope
Cleveland
Fred C. Hope
Bertha S. Miller
Dayton
D. M
D. M. of A
Canada
D. M. of A. Normal School Lids
Vida Godwin
Galveston
Tex
Miss Godwin
Miss Keyser Beauty Queen Fired or Not
Ex boss says Tillie Pancake was not fired from the Keyser restaurant job. She asked for time off to parade as Miss Keyser and Queen of the West Virginia Firemen’s Convention but scheduling conflicts and plans to quit led to tensions. Tillie returns to high school September 7 and a junior chamber finds her a new part time job.
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Associated Press
Keyser
Alice Pulliam Perry
Tille
Mrs. Perry
Tillie
Junior Chamber of Commmerce
Leaders Form Committee on Community Action for Democracy
National Planning Association forms a 1 to 18 month committee led by Dr. Francis Chase Rosecrance to study and coordinate community life and democracy efforts. Members from labor, education, welfare and media will assess needs, align local activities, and promote informed citizenship nationwide.
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Washington
National Planning Association
NPA
America
Francis Chase Rosecrance
School of Education
New York University
Roseerance
Lucas
Marie Cutler
Millee
Frank
Aes Carter
Reid N. Hunt
Stewart
Time Magazine
H. J. Hunt
McAlpin
John W. Herring
New York State Bureau of Adult Education
Robert B. Anidson
Columbia Broadcasting System
New York
Edna Kuser
New York Citizens Conference
Baltimore Livestock Market Report Summary
The Baltimore livestock market shows very low activity in slaughter classes and only moderate activity in replacement cattle. Prices are steady to weak with cattle totals around 2000 salable head and plains of 18 loads steers 18 loads stockers, calves 28.07 to 31.00 for good and choice, sheep steady near 24.00, and various ranges for cows and cutters amid a weak undertone.
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Baltimore
Avg
USDA
Cannes
Saubage Butte
Negro Activities Listed in Local Society Notes
Mrs. Fannie Gordon of St Albans and Mrs. Clyde Green of Hinton return home from visits to Grace Thompson's family. Families travel to Philadelphia for illness of Kalie B. Gordon, now improving. A Madeline Porter returns from two weeks in Ruckersville Virginia with husband Porter. Visitors include Elizabeth Butler Andrew Williams Porthenin Andrews Marie Francis Gladys Williams Veena Cropper Charles Williams Willie Ragland. Carliste Activities note Dimery Hut things return to New York from summer visit to Daniel and Ruth Rogers. Layland Activities Irene Revel returns from Birmingham Alabama. Lizzie Mae King of Birmingham visits Jonnie Reval and Eva Bennett visits Beckley. Rosie King of Clifton Forge visits John Sorrell.
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Fannie Gordon
St. Albans
Clyde Green
Hinton
Grace, Thompson
Leroy Edwards
Henry Turner Lleft
Philadelphia
Kalie B. Gordon
A. Madeline Porter
Ruckersville
Porter
Virginia
Elizabeth Butler
Andrew Williams
Parthenin Andrews
Washington
Marie Francis
Gladys “Williams
Veena Cropper
Charles Williams
Willie Ragland
Cresmont
Barrett of
Pear
Charlottesville
Jean Dimery
Claudia Hut
New York City
Daniel Rogers
Severna Rogers
Myrtle Baker
Stuntington
Layland
Irene Revel
Bivingham
Ala
Lizzie Mae King
Birmingham
Jonnie Reval
Eva Bennett
Beckley
Rosie King
Clifton Forge
John Sorrel
44 000 Volts Blister Youth in Alabama Incident
In Tuscaloosa Alabama 18 year old Ti ar stone Townsend was shocked by 44 000 volts when a model airplane attached to a power line touched the cable. The blast threw Townsend four feet into the air blistered his feet hands and lower lip and set grass on fire as the line passed through tacks in the shoes. Townsend survived but suffered severe burns.
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Associated Jrese
Townsend
More Turkeys to Be Available in West Virginia
The Federal State Crop Reporting Service says West Virginia will have 25 percent more turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, despite a 10 percent national drop. Prices not fully disclosed.
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le Evisqenayes
Charleston
West Virginia
Funeral notices and land sale fragments from Raleigh and Greenbrier counties
Obscure list of cemetery plots and property deeds followed by multiple funeral notices for residents of Raleigh and surrounding counties. Entries name owners, tract descriptions, and lots with additions, plus several obituaries and service details for local families.
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Raleteh
West Virginia
Tyre
Levi Talley
Toness Fork
Clear Fork
Tateigh County
West Virginn
Martha Batley
Toueyt Fork
Cleary Fork
Raleigh County
Marsh Fork
West Virg
Cosmeanor
Oakhurst Addittary
Annes
TC. Bawiyan
R. R. Ford
J. A. Armstrong
Wate
Funeral Notices Parade Names and Dates in Local Paper
Maus Frank 31 died August 3 at Lanark after illness. Service Thursday September 1 at 2 pm at Wakeithony Wake Home with Rev Roy Foster officiating. Pallbearers include Clarence Kaneeck Reed and George Francisca. Honorary pallbearers listed. burial at Stanford Cemetery. Rose Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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Barnes Kannes
Goxwain Clyde
Calloway Heights
Lune Min
Southwest Pacific
Alfee
Als
Ales
Karnes Pilkington
Calloway Nts
Call Heights Community Church
B. J. Jones
Serling
Charles 5. McKinney
Callee
Mt. Tabor
Tre Minertean
Legion
Pallbrarers
Andrew Coleman
Larry Coleman
Lea Warden
Carris Hall
Tommy Olson
Keith Ruste
Calice Funeral Home
Tuomas Pitomas
James Edward Sons
Nimitz
Diet Hospital
Glenn Li
Momiey
Pemberton
Allie First Baptist Church
Hechtes
Fev
C. H. Costlow
Feiattut
Alvin J. Cook
Sunset Memorial Park
John Brown
Claude Allen
George Meador
Dan Hale
Wo AL Crawford
Lis
Daniel
Maynard Mooney
T. Moones, Sr
Ektridge Ailison
W. AL. Rowling
Henry Amick
Randolph Booth
C. T. Mooney
Nayvord
Dothan
Tyree Funeral Home
Bib Bish
Ars
Flora Belle
Shady Spring
Tey
J. A. Garten
Mabrook
Burlak
Crow
Caffee Funeral Home
Redden Spring
Churen
Renden
Susie Smith
Kanawha Street
Ritchie Ware
Paul Smith
Redden
Aubrey Smith
Hume Vogt
Crewe Mapies
Clyde Haga
Charles Jordan
Willard Hedsen
S. i | Alalengee
Whitlock
C. E. Narvey
L. A. Landers
O. Young
Lath Thompson
Randall Hart
A. J. Hooker
J. M. Redden
First Baptist
Caltee Funeral Home
Brunty Brunty
Weller
Harper
Wille
Mount Tabar
Janes Gortbey
Harner
Wiii
Calfec
Buck Slosts
Jesse Fisher
Lawener Steals
Marion Adkins
Chesterlen
Vearwoot Blankenship
Calfee Funeral Home
Maus
Frank
St.o
Lanark
Nis Bene
Woaow
Roy Foste
Stanaford
Tad
Gage Moat
Lee Hody
Ritee ¢ Ware
Hiehlachy
Con Reed
Clarence Kaneeck
Huiin
Dav
George Francisca
Bysher
Totnay Wileht
Fant Ratner
Fray Eitly
C.D. Crawson
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Trapil
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Raleigh
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Trap Hil
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Rateight
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Belles
West
Vir- Riel
Nane
Acuer
GW. Bower
Quantity & Lee
Harper Adda
Ital County
Wet Vargisia
W. YH
Burchetty & Jocal de Eriplen
Babynis Adda
Ratvigh
West Virgin
Crince
Qeantry
Bal
Toan
Halen
Weal
Flajeren
Ellenby & Toyal
Quinangat Taya
Ralerga County
Wet Virginia
C.D. Milue
Destelet
James A. Ring
Lilly Additive
Maeteigh County
Westeginia
J.T. McGraw
Lois
Lilly Additan
Tosa
Central Addn
Siolt Haleeh
West Vires
Mebury, Et al
Iscal
Buckley
Kateigh County
Thomas M. Steven
Herkies
Herbert Stansbury
V. T. Dilly
Sue Rooevelt
Adda
Tawi
Keto
Ray Francis
Washington Tract
tHaleigh County
C. A
Marie S. Deck
Trap Hall
J. C. Haynes
Lester
Lester Man
Canady Adda
Trap Hill Dist
Lester- Min
Raleleh County
Briton Mariah
Laith Lee
Sur
Central Adda
Town Dist
Naleigh County
John Levert
Lesser Heights
Trapel Dist
Natelga
Claud Lilly
Glade Greek
Shady Springs Dist
Leona Lilly
Sue
Glade Creek
Shady Springs
Ost
Willa HL
Richmond
Mary Tumtey
New Flyer
W. TV
Fredeking
Fall Top
Haleign County
W. T. Fredeking
Flat Top
Mary F. Budd
Dist
aus @eac
Elizabeth Martin Killinger
Alst
Gould
J. 1 Kittinger
G. W. Kitlinger
Hope Marks Kitlinger
Prince ST
Dial
MT Hove WI
Snow Thornton Florists
Prince Street
Beagle
Rose Cottle
Hateish County Bank
Keys
Cing
pAyne
Jonben
Dale Nile
James Richard Meaihan
Cunard
B. J
Skelton
South Kanawha St
Sal Harvey
FLOOD
Arnet Lilky
Andrews and S
Ic. Kenzer
Rom Street
Main St
Ememppr
Wright
Crab Orchard
Norge
Kelvinator
Westinghouse
Crostey
Lowe Brothers Stectric Co
General Electric
Tixn Furniture Co
Dial Beckley
John W. Eye
Neville St
Berxley
Bea
Ninth Street
East Rainelle
Jlock
Geo. Scarborough
Noar
Phore Resoco
Compton Construction
Flack Hoe Agence Main Shell Tradin
Iknott- Swim Company
Gatewood Barber Shop
Batewood
Fayette County
W. Neal, Jr
Armernhant
Dinkler
Prince Sl
Rahatl Bhig
Manderitle Transfer & Storage Co
Lewis Transfer Company
Fecht Mig. Co
Jeepold
Rainelle Ota
Ohio
Weratue
Breatheass Co
Eupire
Pittsburgh
Apyege
TPA
Robert A. QU
Justice of the Peace
Gallipolis
Bass
Delay Ethins
Lesle’s
Waittes
Kozy Korner
Waite
Ponce Street
Tuis
Oes
Oak Hill
Wate Grocery
Boxli
W. Va
Diamond
Béechtey Ke
Jimmie’s Cafe
South Oakwood Avenue
Hecktey
Chica Cale
Little French Beauty School
Coal & Coke
Rhodes
Rhodes Hatchery
Guernsey
Jersey
Ford
Green Valley Farm
McCantle
Frankford Vr
William Hocking
FWO
Frank Mann
Sprague
Denzil Blake
Gilley
Bill James
Prosperity
G.tp. Meadows
Green Sulphur Springs
Eiildren
T. Fit Whitlock
East Beckley
Raleigh Hill
Calloway's
Col. C. Holley
Esst Beckley
Joe F. Wright
I. W. Va
Beckley Poultry Co
Fred Mann
James
Dial, Ltd
Hose Stover
Carter St
Ecklex
Dnnes
Willy Controls
Beckley Music & Electric Co
South Fay St
Cor-Ten
Anki C. Harper Welding and Supply CO
S. Kanawha St
Idunbrik
Enterprise Gas
Recktey Woodcraft
Industries
French Street
Nat
Space Furniture Co
John Packuta
K. J
Rem- Rand Inc
Wilson Street
Uoin
Beckley Builders Supply, Inc
Caffee Fanerat
den “Taver
Foster Hardware CO
Foley Bros
North Oakwood Ave
Diat
Welgand
Montgomery Ward
Racoal Refrigeration Company
Salta & Service Second St
Remington Portable Typewriter
Air Tight Ltd
Beckies
Lever Bros. Company
Grant Building
Pennsylvania
Limestone
Means Lumber CO
Sissen St
Wial
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