Labor’s Defense Stance From UMWA Chief in Defense Week
George J. Titter, president of United Mine Workers of America District 29, urges defense of freedoms during National Defense Week. He argues labor must defend democratic government, supports a military reserve program with safeguards, and notes shared responsibility among workers, employers, families, and community.
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America
George J. Titter
United Mine Workers of America
District 29
United States
Titer
Congress
VA Officer Lists Tax Exempt Items
Roy F. Smith deputy director of the local VA notes tax exemptions for veterans. Payments for VA benefits are tax free, including death benefits and pension, GI insurance proceeds, and disability compensation. Also tax free are education and training allowances for WWII and Korean War veterans, and vehicle grants for disabled veterans.
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Roy F. Smith
Department of Veterans Affairs
Smith
Banquet for Women Hosts by Men of Helen Community
The Men of Helen hosted a banquet for the women at the home of Mr and Mrs Dave Thompson. Sherman Poore, recently drafted, was honored by the Young People Club of the Second Baptist Church. Rev J G Wilson traveled to Lynchburg Va to join his wife and father in law. Shut in list includes Mrs Bertha Lepoint Mrs Annie Shevey Mrs J M Davis and Thornton Saunders. Funeral services for Mrs Ida J Jordan of Dayton Ohio, formerly Fayetteville, were held at Second Baptist Church with burial at Pierce Cemetery.
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Helen
Dave Thompson
Fayetteville
Sherman Poore
Young Peoples
Second Baptist Church
J. G. Wilson
Lynchburg
Bertha Lepoir
Annie Shevey
3. M. Davis
Thornton Saunders
Ida J. Jordan
Dayton
Ohio
Pierce Cemetery
City issues permits for remodeling projects in local districts
The City Recorder's Office issued permits on Monday and Tuesday. Names include Harry B Atkinson Jr for remodeling at the corner of Vance Drive and Johnstown Road, with fees collected by the city. Ernest L. Spencer and Azzara Ave recipients listed amid the posted notices.
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City Recorder's Office
Harry B. Atkinson Jr
Vance Drive
Johnstownohnstown Road
Mia
Ernest L. Spencer
Azzara Ave
Warnings for Veterans on GI Home Purchases and Sales
Veterans should comply with GI loan rules to occupy homes and avoid profit from quick resales. VA official Harry W. Stewart warns about penalties for misuse, including loss of benefits, and outlines protections for veterans, lenders, and buyers in Beckley West Virginia.
Ever Ready 4H Club Shifts Meeting to Friday
The Ever Ready 4H Club of Maple Meadow votes to move monthly meetings from the second Monday at 4 pm to the second Friday at 7 pm. A Maple Meadows School meeting featured a movie and a potluck supper sponsored by the Farm Women’s Club with President Darrell Richardson and program presenters.
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Maple Meadow
Maple Meadows
Farm Women’s Club
Darrell Richardson
Carol Holt
Patty Martin
Dotty Holt
Arlas
Boyce
Carol
Dorothy
Patty
Lois Holt
Naomi Rakes
Judy Woods
Thelma
Johnny
Larry
Cecil Birchfield
Sherman Martin
Eugenie
Wayne Woods
Linda Shumate
Dora
Zora
Louise Collins
Billy
David Farr
Nellie Woods
Roy Milam
Perry Kelly
Benny McMillion
Bobby Martin
Delmor Yarris
Buddy Canaday
Michael O'Neal
Randy
Stanley Trump
Doreen Meadows
Delma Farr
Raby Holt
Lena Richardson
Ernie O’neal
Opal Meadows
Robert Dillion
Randall Trump
Glen Shumate
John Shumate
Dwight Collins
Omeda .Lucas
Margaret Bragg
Ard
Charles Daniel
Beckley
Beckleyaas to Attend Jackson's Mill Meet
The 11th annual West Virginia Service Officers Conference will be held May 18 20 at Jackson's Mill C S Comer Jr director of the State Department of Veterans Affairs announced today Attending from Beckley will be Roy I Smith deputy director of the Beckley Department of Veterans Affairs Miss Sally Baron secretary in Smiths office and Harry W Stewart officer in charge of the Beckley Veterans Administration Local service organizations will also send representatives Collier said the department is finalizing the program and speakers and topics will be released later.
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Stewart
Stewwart
Veterans Administration Office
McCreery Street
Beckley
West Virginia
Jackson's Mill
C. S. CoMier Jr
State Department of Veterans Affairs
Berkley
Roy I. Smith
Beckley Department of Veterans Affairs
J Sally Baron
Smith
Harry W. Stewart
Beckley Veterans Administration
Collier
Second Mile Club Plans Activities for National H Week
The Second Mile 4-H Club of Crab Orchard outlines plans for National H Week March 3-11. Members will attend church services, improve school grounds, and host a bake sale to fund 4H signs for Crab Orchard entrances.
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Crab Orchard
Raleigh
Bobby Beane
Gail Fitzpatrick
Melba Wilcox
Joyce Thompson
Melba Webb
Nancy Cox
Carol Manning
Wayne Manning
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Suits Dismissed in Raleigh County Circuit Court
Two cases were dismissed this week in Raleigh County Circuit Court during the February term. Ezra Pack Lumber Co. v Green and Flager Coal Co. was dismissed Tuesday, and Brown H Payne administrator v Lillybrook Coal Co. was dismissed Monday.
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Raleigh County
Ezra Pack
Ezra Pack Lumber Co
Green and Flager Coal Co
Brown H. Payne
Henry Thomas Terry
Lillybrook Coal Co
Cool Ridge Man Waives Hearing On Moonshine Charges
Lews Wills, a Cool Ridge resident who evaded a moonshine raid last week, waived preliminary hearing to the Federal Grand Jury meeting in Bluefield in June. He posted $2,000 total bond after arraignment before U. S. Commissioner W. A. Riffe. Authorities say he faces two counts for possessing and operating a moonshine still and were tipped by a second discovery at his home including a 44 gallon still and five mash barrels. The contraband equipment was destroyed. Wills escaped capture but was later identified.
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Cool Ridge
Federal Grand Jury
Bluefield
Lews Wills
U. S
W. A. Riffe
U. S. Treasury Department Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division
Wills
Riffe
Cherry Creek
Raleigh County
Internal Revenue
Pie Social Proceeds To Go for Equipment
The Fairdale Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association will use proceeds from a pie social held Saturday at 7 p m to buy playground equipment. A Vacrant was sworn out for his arrest.
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Pie Social
Fairdale
County Civil Defense Program Is Commended
Raleigh County Civil Defense receives official commendation for superior cooperation in national alert efforts. Letter to Harold A. Sopher from Captain Ross H. Reese cites Staff Sergeant Olie G. Smith and Ground Observer Corps contributions. Directors guiding program are Harold Sopher Paul J. Fourney and J. G. Parsons of Beckley.
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Raleigh County
Harold A. Sopher
Ross H. Reese
Air Defense Command
Roanoke
Olie G. Smith
Air Defense Filter Center
Sopher
Paul J. Fourney
J. G. Parsons
Beckley
Piney View PTA Backs School Levy Fund Drive
Piney View Elementary PTA pledged support for the upcoming special levy election to be held Friday. Principal Fred Clark led the discussions, as teachers Mrs. Genevieve Roberts and Mrs. Rulema McClure earned honors for highest parent representation at the PTA meeting. Reverend Carl Johnson gave a talk on destiny and nature of men during the gathering.
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Piney View
Local Driver Fined for Improper Vehicle Registration
Lester Hoskins of East Beck ley was fined 10 dollars plus costs after arraignment before Magistrate T N Thurman. Police arrested Hoskins Saturday on the improper registration charge.
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Lester Hoskins
East Beckley
T. N. Thurman
Hoskins
Late shrub deliveries require planning says PM
Postmaster A Fray Lilly told gardeners by the Gardening Council of New York that shrubbery and nursery stock deliveries must be managed carefully for spring. Purchasers should arrange neighbor acceptance, keep plants moist in a cool place, and provide delivery instructions if away or unable to receive shipments.
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Seckley
A. Fray Lilly
Lilly
Council of
Science Institute Offers 1956 Summer Program For Teachers
The Marshall Science Institute invites qualified high school science and mathematics teachers from seven states to a July 4 to 13 program at Mountall College. Stipends ranging from 300 to 450 dollars will aid teachers based on need and eligibility for graduate work, with consideration for professional preparation and teaching experience. Applicants must be junior or senior high teachers and apply promptly after delivery.
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Margetall College
West Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
Virginia
Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
Donald C. Martin
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Second Mile Club
Science Institute
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Altoona
East
Rainelle
T Collins
Eton Boones Appliance CO
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NEW River Supply CO
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