Cold Wave Hits South as Temperatures Plunge Below Zero
Beckley and nearby towns endured a rare subzero morning as the cold wave swept deep into the South. L. A. Mauck reported two degrees below zero, with yesterday at four above. The national freeze, affecting Florida citrus and New York snowstorms, left 9.9 million in NYC area shivering and caused up to two dozen cold-related deaths. Separately in Bolt, Charlie Wilson, 26, posted bond and brother Leonard, 19, jailed after wire barrels were found near a wrecked car, following an arrest by Asa Hurst and Magistrate F. P. Daniel.
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Poetic Names for Twins Win Prizes for Teacher
In Whitesville on December 1, twin daughters born to Mr and Mrs David Shiplett. Ralph McIntosh, a junior high teacher, won five dollars for suggesting Linda Lou and Carol Sue. Contests at Liberty theatre and Galperin's store invited names. results announced after Wednesday night. Mrs Shiplett, still hospitalized in Charleston, selected the nominations yesterday.
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Ralph McIntosh
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Rhodell Stores Dress for Xmas Festive Decor
Merchants in Rhodell show great enthusiasm as stores deck interiors for Christmas trade. Foresee record business with heightened decoration and rival managers striving to outdo one another. Miss Ocie Fletcher Mrs Helen Shorter and Miss Allie Fletcher helped decorate the Fletcher dry goods store in Tatwell.
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Rhodell
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Helen Shorter
Tatwell
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Mrs Lee Bailey Improves at Wylie Hospital
Mrs Lee Bailey, a pneumonia patient at Wylie hospital, is much improved and expected to leave the hospital for home within two or three days, hospital attaches reported today.
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Mullens
Lee Bailey
Wylie Hospital
Pacific Coast Faces Severe Weather With Typhoon Nearby
Sleet and snow impact the Pacific Coast as the American mail liner President Jefferson reports fighting a 70 mile hurricane about 1,600 miles west of Seattle. Small craft seek shelter off Southern California while typhoon conditions are seen in the far western Pacific. Snow blankets western high areas and midwest regions report sub zero temperatures.
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Leaders Talk Of Road Work In West Virginia
A Mullens good roads committee led by Dr Ward Wylie met Bluefield chamber of commerce at the West Virginian hotel to discuss Route 10 completion between Bluefield and Welch. The Mullens Boosters group named Cassenelli and Crockett as members, with earlier Bluefield meetings also addressing the project. A note on cleaning suggests steel wool and mild powder removes brown stains from aluminum cookware.
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W. T. Crockett
Boosters Association
Australia’s 150 Years Since Settlement
A brief note marks 150 years since the first British settlement in Australia, reflecting on the rapid growth of cities, population, and institutions across the continent and its lasting historical implications.
Whitesville Council to Hear Water System Report
Whitesville council meets Tuesday night to review the municipally owned water system. Council member H D Chambers notes 80 to 85 users and monthly revenue around 170 to 190 dollars, with Whitesville Junior High School identified as the largest customer.
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Whitesville
H. D. Chambers
Four Numbers Sellers Fined at Allen Junction
Four men named John Casey J G Bamheart Wattie Parker and Claude Heath were fined 5460 each for operating a numbers racket at Allen Junction court of Magistrate W R Haga. They posted 500 bond to pay fines in ten days after arrest by Corporal R D Platt and Trooper G B Walker for selling numbers tickets.
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Itmann
Allen Junction
W. R. Haga
John Casey
J. G. Bamheart
Wattie Parker
Claude Heath
R. D. Platt
G. B. Walker
Scarlet fever cases reported in Rhode ll
Several scarlet fever cases are reported on Stonecoat. Kitty Clark six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs W F Clark and Don Bauges son of Mr and Mrs W H Bauges of East Gulf are confined at home with the illness. Mrs Clifford O Nea l of Tommy Creek is ill with scarlet fever the only adult case reported so far. All cases are in quarantine.
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W. F. Clark
Don Bauges
W. H. Bauges
East Gulf
Clifford O'Neal
Tommy Creek
Brothers Held For Wire Theft
GLEN ROGERS Two brothers were awaiting grand jury action today on charges of stealing copper wire from power lines. Authorities said the men were arrested after an investigation tied them to a series of thefts in the county, with investigators recovering stolen wire and related equipment.
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Glen Rogers
The Star Announces Christmas Classic
Sid Danbury of The Star Beckley invites shoppers to receive a free 24 inch Baby Mamma Doll with purchases of $25 or more through Christmas. The store promotes a wide clothing selection and flexible account terms, offering gift boxing on clothing items and urging customers to shop for every family member.
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