Fayette Motorists Have Safe Yale Holiday Murder Case Heats Up
Fayette motorists enjoyed a safe Yale holiday while a murder investigation unfolded as Denver Evans of Prudence is held for the shooting death of John Foster of Winston. Foster died after being wounded with a .20 gauge shotgun Friday night. coroner and police continue to probe.
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Yale
Stald Welter
Oak Hill
Fayette County
F. H. Springer
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Denver Evans
Prudence
John Foster
Winston
Foster
Laird Memorial Hospital
Fayette 4-H Members Complete 1312 Projects
Fayette County 4-H members completed 1312 projects under Miss Clifton Dotson, with 1560 birds and 45 animals among livestock, 5750 meals planned, 195 farm shop items, 448 food prep efforts, 1200 quarts canned, and an estimated value of 50000 dollars. The program emphasizes practical learning through soil conservation, gardens, poultry, dairy, beef, and home economics activities.
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Fayetteville
Fayette County
Clifton Dotson
Actress Teresa Wright Demands New Movie Deal
Hollywood reports Teresa Wright, fired by producer Samuel Goldwyn over alleged uncooperativeness after declining a New York publicity trip due to illness. Wright condemns standardized contracts as antiquated, urges mutual respect, and vows to seek better terms for actors.
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New York
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Farmers Urged To Use Cover Crops in Fayette County
Fayetteville area farmers are urged by A. A. Argabright to plant cover crops to boost yield and soil fertility. The A. A. A. reports limestone and phosphate deliveries since 1936 through 1948, with yearly figures. The 1949 county committee includes Argabright, Kenney, and Cole, meeting monthly at the county office. Farmers must sign a farm plan to join and gain benefits.
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Fayetteville
Fayette County
A. A. Argabright
Patsy Leighton
Argabright
Cal Kenney
Paul Cole
Clifty Farmer Plans to Repeat Fertilizer Demonstration
Kenney of Clifty-Salvin outlines plans to repeat a farm fertilizer demonstration after favorable results. An acre plot divided into four parts showed yields of 92.5, 89.0, 107.9, and 119.8 bushels per acre depending on fertilizer type and placement. County agent J Haynes Miller supervised the trial noting bottom furrow application and cover crop influenced results.
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Register
Weller
J. Haynes Miller
Kenney
Raleigh Library Extends Hours Amid Budget Strain
Raleigh County public library will stay open Monday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 9, expanding service despite a $4,000 annual budget. Librarian Mary A Reece notes 8,000 volumes, crowding, and a need for a children's department, with 50 daily visitors and 30 popular magazines on hand. Funding comes from Beckley city, county, and Community Chest, plus space and utilities shared by the county.
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Raleigh County
Mary A Reece
Memorial Building
Raleigh
Beckley
Community Chest
Reese
Catherine Allenbaugh
Grand Jurors Named for Wyoming Circuit Court Terms
Sixteen men were selected to serve as grand jurors at Wyoming’s January circuit court term. Jury commissioners Charles V. Stewart and Robert Beavers chose the panel, including Dave Rose and several others from Pineville Mullens Hanover and Oak Hill. Funeral arrangements are incomplete for Pete Armon of Summerlee, who died Saturday evening. body at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.
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Neville
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Dave Rose
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W. A. Green
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Summerlee
Tyree
Oak Hill
Miss Argyle Beane to wed Edward Smith in Huntington
Miss Argyle Maleta Beane Engaged to Edward E. Smith announces engagement by her parents Mr. and Mrs. L W Beane of Oceana Huntington. Plans for the wedding have not been announced.
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Edward E. Smith
Register
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Huntington
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Summoned to Appear As Grand Jury Witnesses
Fayetteville report shows 40 witnesses summoned for upcoming grand jury session. Circuit clerk notes cases include murder, felonious shooting, burglary, embezzlement, auto theft, missing minors, and forgery. Court will hear presentments and testimony over two days in Bransteenshy area.
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Fayetteville
Fayette
Atl
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Ant Tt
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Sally Mae Wright
Movement on to Buy Woodlawn Estate For Nation
A drive led by the Woodlawn Public Foundation seeks $170,000 to buy the Woodlawn estate near Mount Vernon from Mrs. Oscar W Underwood for preservation as a national heritage site. The goal is public subscription aided by private citizens and groups to keep the historic property as a link to America’s founding era and the Washington era.
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Yorktown
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Martha Washington
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Conductor Howard Mitchell Named NSO Director
In February 1947 Howard Mitchell, then 37 and a young National Symphony celloist, filled in as conductor at Constitution Hall after Hans Kindler fell ill. His debut impressed Washington audiences and he rose to assistant and associate conductor before being named NSO director following Kindler's resignation. Mitchell had been a golf champion in Sioux City, Iowa, as a teenager.
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Sioux City
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Human Relations Program Planned in McDowell County
Charleston announces a joint program by the State Health and Education Departments to help students in McDowell County schools develop emotional wellbeing. Mrs. Hess Farmer of Taeger, on leave from McDowell County schools, will direct the effort aimed at sixth and seventh graders, following training in mental hygiene. The plan cites a national study on youth mental health and seeks to improve student self and social relations through classroom activity.
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McDowell County
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W. W. Trent
Hess Farmer
Taeger
Farmer
Delaware, State Society For Mental Hygiene
Wilmington
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What's Your Trouble Gal Aims For Inner Glow Not Just Looks
AP News profiles John Robert Powers and his claim that inner glow matters more than mere beauty. It contrasts two models: a selfish blonde who fades from fame and a selfless helper whose plain life and generosity radiate confidence, proving beauty plus inner charm.
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Selangor Club Bans Hand Grenades for Members
The Selangor Club in Kuala Lumpur amends its weapons by law after incidents of careless handling. Members must unload all weapons, and hand grenades or explosives are barred from the premises.
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Federation of Malaya
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Fayette Highways Clear After Winter Weather
Fayette County roads are reported clear with no chains needed after winter weather over the galeside holiday. Crews began spreading cinders December 24 and worked through yesterday. A skeleton crew remains on Sewell Mountain. roads are passable without chains while snow covered the major portions of the county.
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Senators Call For New Trial Of Ilse Koch
Seven U.S. senators urged anew that Ilse Koch be punished for her role in Buchenwald atrocities. The Senate committee faulted Army efforts to reduce her life sentence and urged a military court trial if possible or German court proceedings for crimes against German nationals.
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Carnegie Refused Use of Highways
Carnegie Tech has been denied permission to move two 90 ton cyclotron coils by road. State highway officials warned that transporting the 180,000 pound coils would risk bridge collapse and damage to roads and sewers. Parts will arrive by sea instead.
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