Envy of University Deplored by Local Speaker
A Raleigh County observance marking West Virginia University’s 85th anniversary featured remarks by William G. Thompson who urged lawmakers to support university capital improvements. He warned against the envy of state colleges harming the fabric of the state and stressed the University’s essential role in development.
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William G. Thompson
Montgomery
West Virginia University Board of Governors
University
Beckley
Thompson
Phill A. McDaniel
Wanis
Clyde Law
Civitan
Joseph X. Fazio
Rotary
Register Phate
West Vir
Binia University
Mary
Raleigh
West Virginia University
Unit Association
Beckley Ciiversity Board of Governors
Hawley Child Dies in Akron Ohio at Age Two
John Layne Hawley 111 aged two, son of a former Beckley resident, died at home in Akron Thursday night. Survived by his parents, sister Mary Lou, paternal grandmother Mrs Lucy Hawley of Beckley, and other relatives. Funeral Sunday in Akron attended by Lucy Hawley, William B Hawley, Mr and Mrs John P Booner, and Donald P Wolf of Beckley.
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John Layne Hawley
Akron
Woodrow Wilson High School
Mary Lou
Lucy Hawley
William B. Hawley
John P. Booner
Donald P. Wolf
Beckley
Changes Listed in Recruiting Personnel Here
Two changes in personnel at Beckley Armed Forces Examining and Induction Station were announced. Marine Corps Lt James C Ferguson, examining officer, has received orders to report to the Chicago AFES and is stationed here since Sept 21, expected to leave within two weeks. MSgt Thomas R Overstree will report to Beckley station Monday. He is a Jacksonville Florida native returning from 14 months service in Korea with the 581st Signal Corps radio relay company. This is his first recruiting assignment. He is married with a 13 year old daughter and a 9 year old son.
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Beckley Armed Forces
Marine Corps
James C. Ferguson
Chicago
Engineers to Meet at New River Gulf Institute Session
Fred J. Baily director of Safety Cardox Corp Chicago will speak at the Feb 14 meeting of the New River and Winding Gulf Electrical and Mechanical Institute Other speakers will be L V Saudi manager and Tom Meuire
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Fred J. Baily
Safety Cardox ‘Corp
Chicago
Baptist Youth Rally Set for Beckley First Church
Leigh County Baptist Youth Fellowship plans a Monday rally at 7 30 p m at First Baptist Church Beckley. Beily Hess, president, says the program will include a panel discussion and special music by quartets and the youth choir.
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Sa‘leigh County Baptist Youth Fellowship
First Baptist Church of
Beckley
Beily Hess
Mayor urges support for Scout anniversary vote program
Mayor George B. Chambers marks the 42nd anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America and asks local citizens to cooperate in the Scouts Get Out the Vote program for 1952 and other Scout projects.
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George B. Chambers
Boy Scouts of America
Infant St Clair Dies in Crab Orchard
Six day old Julia Ann St Clair, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray M St Clair, Crab Orchard, died Friday. Survived by brother Benny Rogers St Clair and maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs C R Taylor. Body to be moved from Caffee Funeral Home to residence at 2 p.m. Friday. Funeral and graveside services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Community Cemetery in Pemberton with Rev Mark Wolfe officiating.
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Stanton H. Lilly
Shady Spring
John
Mary Griffith Lilly
Albert McCormack
Steart E. Miller
Beaver
O. E. Harvey
Beckley
M. L. Kayser
East Beckley
Charles L. Lilly
J. Lowell Liy
Ise
Dan &. Lilly
Hopewell
Ella Waddell
Little Vine
Eli Lilly
Coffee Funeral
Marsha JO Cawley
Cecil Cawley
Cherry Creek
Mt Tabor
L. A. Garten
St. Clair
Julia ‘Ann
St. ‘Clair
Ray
M St. Clair
Crab Orchard
Benny Rogers St. Clair
Thomas E. Bazzarre
Grand Parj Recorder
Ents
C. R. Taylor
Pemberton
iMark Wolfe
Warrant issues cited in acquittal of Bryson charge
A directed acquittal was ordered in county Criminal Court Thursday for Mrs. Mary Brown Bryson on liquor possession for unlawful sale. Judge Harry L. McCreery sustained the defense motion, ruling raiding officers used an overly broad search warrant at the Village Club after issuance. Indictments against other defendants were dismissed.
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County Criminal Court
Mary Brown Bryson
Harry L. McCreery
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