Tackle Serious Problems First Farmers Advised
Kelly Farmer, chairman of the Raleigh County Agricultural Conservation Committee, urges farmers in 1949 to assess their farm conservation problems and plan multi practice solutions. Not all issues can be solved in one year, so the most serious problems should be tackled first to keep land productive rather than restore damaged land, emphasizing economical long term stewardship.
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Kelly Farmer
Raleigh County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Terziani Rites Set Thursday
Ars Filomena Spinelli Terziani of Ury died at her parents home Monday of a heart attack. Last rites to be administered 16 a.m. Thursday at Alullens Catholic Church by Father E. B. Krysiek. Body to mausoleum at Sunset Memorial Park after services. Body to be moved from Williams Funeral Home to residence at 2 p.m. today.
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Ars. Filomena Spinelli Terziani
Ury
Alullens Catholic Church
E. B. Krysiek
Sunset Memorial Park
Williams Funeral
Sophia
Break the laxative habit with Carter's Pills
Five New York doctors prove this plan breaks the laxative habit. Carter's Pills unblock the lower digestion tract and, from then on, let the body use its own natural powers. Contains no habit forming drugs. Get Carter's Pills at drugstores for 33¢ today.
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New York
Philo
Carlee
Carter
Former Beckley Resident Expires In Pittsburgh
Funeral services are set for Ray , a 44 year old former Beckley resident who died yesterday afternoon in a Pittsburgh hospital. He worked in construction there after serving with the Federal Unemployment service in Beckley. A graduate of Altoona High School he attended West Virginia University and earned a masters in mathematics from Drake University. He is survived by his widow Ocle Harvey of Cool Ridge three children Yeane Ellen Kay his mother Ada A. Fleck Freeport Pa an aunt Lena Pilkington and three cousins William T Pilkington Mary Wood and Rubert Pilkington of Beckley.
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Pittsburgh
Ray
Hedrick Bill Seeks Expanded VA Home Loans for Veterans
Hedrick proposes amending the Servicemen's Readjustment Act to raise guarantees to 4000 10000 dollars for certain loans and set longer amortization periods up to 25 years for real estate loans. The measure, backed by several amendments, is referred to the House Veterans Affairs Committee and aligns loan terms with FHA rates.
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Hedrick
EB. Hf Hedrick
Beckley
Congress
House Committee On Veterans’ Affairs
Fed ‘Eral Housing Administration
George S. Harper
Newts
Sweeneysburg
Sweeneysburg Bay
B. L. Jones
John Williams
West Virginia Plain
Caffee Cemeery
Death of Harry J Grimet Quietly Noted in Regional Notice
Funeral services for Harry Jacob Grimet 47 of Beaver and Raleigh County will be held Thursday at the Benyver Community Church. Born in Hinton to Matthew A Grimet and Flite acety he worked as a Chesapeake and Kalwig conductor. A Missionary Baptist member, he resided in Raleigh County since childhood and is survived by his wife Mrs Gouldie Gai and other relatives. Burial arrangements to be announced.
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Flarry Jacob Grimet
Atten
Monttay Fotls
Benyver
Jay Cemetuy
Hinton
Matthew A. Greet
Flite Acety
Buckland Gramet
Chesapeake and Kalwig
Raleigh County
Missionary Baptists
Beaver
Gouldie Gai
Harry J. Gremet
Beave
Clyde Grimet
Ponshire
Tex
J. Fraser
Longacre
A.m
Pete Dickens Dies at Pineknob in Mt. Hope Area
Whitey Whitesville reports Pete Dickens aged 56 of Pineknob died Tuesday at his home. Survived by widow Dessie and mother Mrs Elmira Dickens of Mt Hope, with six sons Roy James Clyde Pete Jr Dever Vibert Billy, two brothers Relph Milton, three sisters Mrs Albert Bonds Mrs Gracie Feazette and Mrs Zella Zealey. Body at Valley Funeral Home awaiting funeral arrangements.
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Megietes
Whitey Whitesville
Pete Dickens
Pineknob
Dessie
Elmira Dickens
Mt. Hope
Tracy Peters
Naoma
Roy
James
Clyde
Pete Jr
Dever
Vibert
Billy Dickens
Exclusive Raleigh County pistol club plans outdoor range
The club formed in 1934 by Earl Carper and Brooks Adair meets Thursdays with 20 members firing 40 rounds of 22 caliber rifles. They plan a 159 yard outdoor range next summer to host pistol and rifle teams from Christiansburg Charleston Montgomery and Dawu Mara. The Red Cross allocates 250000 to aid flood and snow relief.
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Biye Dav Rieying
J. M. Laing
Earl Carper
Brooks Adair
McCutcheon
Drake
Christiansburg
Charleston
Montgomery
On-Farm Training Program Reorganized for Veterans
Raleigh County on-farm training for veterans undergoes reorganization led by county vocational director and new members Guy Hunt Lionel Richardson and Oscar Aller. Former Hutchinson replacement Elizabeth Wirt County hires new head trainer Frank Por and replaces initiations with a degree team including Wirt. Disabled veterans urged to enroll via Veterans Administration office in Beckley for Public Law 16 benefits as a special lodge meeting nears.
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Raleigh County
Oscar Hutchinson
W. B. Comlex
Sophia Odd Fel
Jows Lodge
Guy Hunt
Lionel Richardson
Oval Crouch
Oscar Aller
Elizabeth
Wirt County
Hutchinson
Frank Por
Soiter
Noble Grand
W. F. Tolliver
Conservation Service
Herbert Roach
R. L. Leffen
Richardson
Melvin Wells
Ordy Crouch
Hobart Winston
Fred Ryan
Russell Pegram
J. F. Farley
Leo Housch
Veterans Administration
Beckley
Piney River Scouts Board Review Slated at Beckley Junior High
A Piney River District board of review for Boy Scouts will meet at 7 30 a m Thursday at Beckley Junior High. Chester A Vance of Packs Lane freehieg at Senior tle Branch faced action after Raleigh County Criminal Court case before Judge W A Riffe. Vance was ordered to pay 60 a month toward support of his two children. The decision upheld a magistrate court ruling from an appeal by Vance.
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Piney River
Beckley Junior Highchester
A. Vance
Packs Lane
Tle
Raleigh County Criminal Court
W. A. Riffe
Vance
Armada Ships and Troops Recap From 16th Century Voyage
A 360 year old account notes the Spanish Armada sailed against England with 130 ships 8000 sailors and 19000 troops. The force faced fierce storms and English defenses shaping European history.
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England
Irish Potatoes Grow Across All States in the United States
A report notes that Irish potatoes are grown in every state across the United States, reflecting widespread cultivation. The statement highlights the crop’s national reach, with no specific regional exceptions cited.
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United States
Mrs Obeira Meadows Wins Divorce Decree
Mrs. Obeira Meadows of Art Pleasant Texas secures a divorce from Fred W. Meadows of Coal City. The decree was filed in the Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's office after a prior Texas decree in Titus County.
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Obeira Meadows
Art Pleasant
Texas
Fred W. Meadows
Coal City
Raleigh County
Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Coughs
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a potent, non narcotic cough remedy that reaches the source of bronchial irritation, loosens phlegm, and soothes inflamed breathing membranes. It promises fast relief with a money back guarantee if sleep and rest aren’t achieved.
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U Walt
Saks Jewelers
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Becktey
Mhalymey Mead
Montgomery Ward
W. Va
City & State
Harry J. Grimet
Red Cross
T. C. Moorefield
American Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Basil O'Connor
Moorefield
Eimer- Bercy
South Dakota
Hed Cross
Richard Hanson
Benner County
Red Skirt
Rocky Ford Tive
Sophia Odd Fellows
Josep
Fisch
Acaqoin
Lee
PRIDE
Woodrums
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