Chamber Challenged To Prepare For Youths Returning From War
Joe Low of Clarksburg told Beckley chamber of commerce at the annual dinner to prepare for 10000 returning youths. He urged business leaders to build a base enabling war veterans to apply their skills in peacetime and called for a West Virginia network of airports to attract every flying craft.
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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
Beckley Chamber of Commerce elected eleven new directors for the next two years: 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 was named to fill the unexpired term of the late St. Catron. A new president will be elected by the board.
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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 banquet
In remarks at the Methodist Temple banquet, the speaker urged chamber members to plan now for an aviation program as returning war youths will drive new industries. He highlighted five postwar sectors tied to aviation, stressed youth as key to future trends, and warned adults to address juvenile delinquency shaping community morals. The event featured music by Glenn Sallack’s orchestra and services by Rev. Glenn W. Stewart.
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Chamber of Commerce
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 Virginians in uniform aid the Sixth War Loan drive by purchasing 731000 in E bonds, 3.12 percent of the 21000000 state quota. Total RE sales reach 8258061 or 39 percent. overall sales 44586861 or 65 percent of 69000000 target. Army and navy E subscriptions allocated by counties.
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Charleston
West
Spurr
Army
Navy
County Offices See Increases in 1945 Budget Totals
Beclley county officials approve six office budgets totaling 76,992 for 1945, a 2,682 rise from 1944. Sheriff-elect C C Lewis notes 25,290 for regular and extra help, up 1,150. Prosecuting attorney shows no salary change. other offices request modest increases.
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C. C. Lewis
Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Criminal Court
J. J. Shrewsbury
W. A. Riffe
Ned H. Ragland
Former Husbands Cited By Judge
Circuit Court Judge Clarence W. Meadows orders Bascom Slemp Barron to pay 200 dollars monthly in back and current alimony to his divorced wife Idona Augusta Barron. George Grimes Jr of Skelton held in contempt for failing to obey court orders on alimony attorney fees and suit costs totaling 188.75 dollars. sheriff to detain him and produce before the court for possible fines or imprisonment.
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Circuit Court
Clarence W. Meadows
Bascom Slemp Barron
Idona Agusta Barron
Barron
George Grimes, Jr
Skelton
Meadows
Grimes
War Loan drive tops quotas with corporate and individual sales
Corporations have invested 10.038 billion dollars in the Sixth War Loan, surpassing the 9 billion goal. Total drive sales reached 12.468 billion with Series E at 946 million and individual sales including E bonds at 2.43 billion. The overall grand quota stands at 14 billion.
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Associated Press
Washington
Divorce Decree Prompts Contempt Hearing in Grimes Suit
Former orders and decrees of the court follow the granting of a divorce in the case George Grimes Jr vs Margaret Grimes. Bonnie Green vs Lonnie A Green orders the defendant to appear Saturday December 9 at 10 a.m. to show why he 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
War Fund Totals Near Goal in Raleigh County Drive
The Raleigh County War Fund totals $48,612.52 after donations of $2,237.55 were turned in, secretary W. R. Fugitt announced. With a $50,000 goal, committees expect to reach the target soon as reports show funds from Medical $15 and Special Gifts $50, Junior Chamber $339, Mine Management $50, Crab Orchard Improvement Company $736.50, FE C Minter Company $495.80, Lillybrook at Big Stick $172, and Affinity employees $379,235.
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Raleigh
W. R. Fugitt
Fugitt
Big Stick
Affinity
Case dismissals with costs and no attorney fees
The court dismissed the case of Ethel Comer with each side bearing own costs and no attorney fees taxed. Ilona F. Adkins’ suit against Gladys Brewer was dismissed on the plaintiff’s motion.
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Ethel Comer
Ilona F. Adkins
Gladys Brewer
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