Chamber Challenged To Prepare For Youths Returning From War
Joe Low of Clarksburg urged Raleigh County to ready for 10000 youths returning from war at the Beckley chamber of commerce dinner. He warned the new generation would drive change and urged building a peace economy with airports and skills training. He spoke after President Truman's questions about postwar plans.
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Raleigh County
Joe Low
Clarksburg
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
Low
West Virginia
A. J. Truman
Beckley Chamber elects eleven new directors
Eleven new directors were elected to serve two years on the Beckley Chamber of Commerce. The roster includes C. L. Allen, Dorsey Biggs, Elmer Davis, Frank Gans, Marshall Johnston, Phil McDaniel, J. A. Nuckols, W. M. Powers, E. H. Shriver, Glenn W. Stewart, and D. C. Wade. G. C. Porter was named to fill the unexpired term of the late St. Catron. A new president will be elected by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
C. L. Allen
Dorsey Biggs
Elmer Davis
Frank Gans
Marshall Johnston
Phil McDaniel
J. A. Nuckols
W. M. Powers
E. H. Shriver
Glenn W. Stewart
D. C. Wade
G. C. Porter
St. Catron
Chamber
Truman urges aviation plans for returning youth at civic event
At a Methodist Temple banquet, the speaker urged the chamber to plan now for postwar aviation programs and new industries tied to aviation. He praised U S youth in service and warned adults are responsible for juvenile delinquency while stressing education and training for returning soldiers. The event featured Glenn Sallack’s orchestra and a group singalong.
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Methodist Temple
Truman
W. R. Fugitt
Glenn Sallack
Glenn W. Stewart
E. M. Ashworth
State Service Men Boost Loan in Sixth War Bond Drive
West Virginia service members buy 731000 in E bonds toward a 21000000 quota. State total E bond sales reach 8258061 or 39 percent. overall sales hit 44586861 or 65 percent of a 69000000 target. Independent individuals account for 30260857 or 78 percent of their 3960000 quota. Allocation to counties to follow.
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Associated Press
Charleston
West
Spurr
Army
Navy
County offices seek budget increases for 1945
Six county offices approved by the county court expect total expenditures of 76,992 for 1945, a rise of 2,682 over 1944. Sheriff-elect C. C. Lewis proposes 25,290 for regular and extra help, up 1,150, while the prosecuting attorney’s office shows no salary increase. Other offices report smaller hikes, with detailed deputy and stenographer costs listed for the county clerk, circuit clerk, assessor, and judge of the criminal court.
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C. C. Lewis
Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Circuit Clerk
Criminal Court
J. J. Shrewsbury
Basis of Comparative E Quotas Point to War Bond Drive
Washington reports show corporations invested 10.038 billion in the Sixth War Loan, pushing total sales to 12.468 billion. Series E bonds reached 946 million and individual sales including E bonds total 2.43 billion. The grand drive quota stands at 14 billion.
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Associated Press
Washington
Advancing Through Jungle Against Leyte Jaf
A description of U S forces advancing through jungle on Leyte as they face enemy positions. The unit endures bombardment from lethal weapons while moving toward objectives in a dense terrain. The coordinated assault blends infantry and support elements as commanders seek bridgeheads.
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Leyte
Ormoc Bay
U. S. Signal Corps
International
Former Husbands Cited By Judge Circuit
Judge Clarence W Meadows ordered Bascom Slemp Barron to pay 200 monthly alimony to his ex wife Idona Augusta Barron and summoned him to show cause for contempt for unpaid court costs. Separately George Grimes Jr Skelton was found in contempt for failing to pay alimony attorney fees and suit costs totaling 188 75 and was to be taken into custody.
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Circuit
Clarence W. Meadows
Bascom Slemp Barron
Idona Agusta Barron
Barron
George Grimes, Jr
Skelton
Meadows
Grimes
Grimes Divorce Case Briefly Mentioned in Court Decree
Former orders and decrees of the court follow a divorce grant in the case of George Grimes Jr against Margaret Grimes. In Bonnie Green versus Lonnie A Green, a pendente lite hearing was set for Saturday December at 10 a m to show cause why Lonnie A Green should not be held in contempt for failure to make payments.
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George Grimes, Jr
Margaret Grimes
Bonnie Green
Lonnie A. Green
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Weiners
van Camps Pork & Beans
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Hou
Midway
Beckley - Sophia Road
Glenn Paisley, Mer
Crowgey
R. R. Crowgey
Kellysville, W. Va
Wytheville, Va
Leela
Thanus
Isco
Opticians
Neville Street
Beckley
Kay
Kroger's
Choice
Iceburg
Chuck
Texas
Maine
Kroger
Latonia Club
Ins
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Sunnyfield
Sultana Peanut
Ibs
Heyy
Lux
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