West Virginia Life Insurance Payments Rise Sharply in 1954
West Virginia families received 17,131,000 in death claim payments in 1954 from life insurance companies, across 12,195 policies, up from 16,444,000 under 11,823 policies in 1953. Nationwide, 1954 death claims totaled 2,072,206,000 under 1,578,100 policies. Examinations for fourth class postmaster at Killarney Post Office announced with 2,045 salary. SAM BOYT elected to WV Hardware Association executive committee. other officers named.
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West Virginia
Institute of Life Insurance Reports
Institute
Killarney
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Commission
Washington
Sam Boyt
Beckley
Beckley Hardware and Supply Co
West Virginia Hardware Association
Daniel Love
Huntington
Robert L. Law
Clarksburg
David T. Farley
Charleston
James Fielding
Joe Page 72 dies in Raleigh General Hospital
Joe Page 72 of Lester died at 9 p.m. Tuesday at Raleigh General Hospital where he had been a patient since February 15. The body has been removed to the funeral home for rites.
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Joe Page
Lester
Raleigh General Hospital
Area Mine Tonnage Continues Increase
Net coal production rose by 6,980 tons in the week ending Feb 19, per the Winding Gulf Operators Association. The 20 reporting mines produced 119,262 net tons that week, up from 100,960 tons from 22 mines the prior year. Since Jan 1, Winding Gulf mines have totaled 823,134 net tons.
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Winding Gulf Operators Association
Winding Gulf
Domestic and Work Accidents Send Number to Hospitals in One Day
Tuesday injuries sent several Beckley area residents to hospitals. Arnold Lester 37 of Slab Fork Coal Co. injured his right thumb in a machine at about 10 15 p m and was treated at Beckley Hospital. Farrel Anderson 35 with Vecellio and Grogan Construction Co. injured a left little finger when a cylinder head dropped on his hand. James Johnson Beckley Hospital staff attended to a back injury from Jan 31 lifts. James H Rowland 16 fell on a basketball court, treated at Raleigh General Hospital. Joe Patrick Birchton suffered a lacerated throat in a car crash. Leonard Freeman 35 Uniontown Pa listed in good condition after an auto crash near Stanaford on Route 19.
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Arnold Lester
Beckley
Slab Fork Coal Co
Beckley Hospital
Farrel Anderson
Vecellio and Grogan Construction Co
James Johnson
James H. Rowland
Grant St
Raleigh General Hospital
Joe Patrick
Birchton
Leonard Freeman
Uniontown
U. S. Route 19
Stanaford
Beckley businessman to address AA meeting at memorial building
The Beckley group of Alcoholics Anonymous will hear a talk from a local businessman at the regular meeting at 8 p.m. today in the Raleigh County Memorial Building on S Kanawha Street.
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Beckley Group of
Alcoholics Anonymous
Beckley
Raleigh County Memorial Building
S. Kanawha St
Drunk and Reckless Driving Charges Dominate City Court
Beckley Police Court took in 324 in bond forfeits Monday as accused failed to appear. William E. Boggess of Beckley forfeited 100 on a drunk driving charge, John N. Herman Jr. of Crab Orchard 50 on reckless driving, Herbert McClanahan of Backus Mountain 30 for driving without registration or license, Ralph Goss of Crab Orchard 56 on reckless driving, plus five others forfeiting 88 on drunk charges. Three Beckley residents heard they would have hearings Thursday. Clifford Goode and Scenia Baker face dog-violation charges while Boston Clark faces a garbage hauling license issue.
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Beckley
William E. Boggess
John N. Herman Jr
Crab Orchard
Herbert McClanahan
Backus Mountain
Ralph Goss
Herman Ruloff Rites Scheduled for Today
Herman Paul Ruloff, 66, of Victor, died Sunday evening after a five year illness. A retired salesman and Baptist Church member born in Dalemite, Ala., 1889, he is survived by wife Birdie Keenan Ruloff, siblings, children Herman Paul Jr and Harry, daughters Helen Griffin and Catherine Hypes, nine grandchildren, and two sisters. Funeral services at Collins Funeral Home Chapel Glen Jean at 2 p.m. with Rev. Peter Vroom officiating. Burial in Victor Cemetery. Pallbearers named H E Tincher, Garland Mohr, Clarence Mohr, Homer Workman, Oscar Legg, C O White.
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Herman Paul Ruloff
Victor
The
Baptist Church
Dalemite
Ala
Birdie Keenan Ruloff
Henry
Helen Mellich
Agnes. Pettry
Beckley
Herman Paul Jr
Harry
Glasgow
Helen Griffin
Miami
Fla
Catherine Hypes
Collins Funeral Home
Glen Jean
Peter Vroom
Oak Hill
H. E. Tincher
Garland Mohr
Clarence Mohr
Homer Workman
Oscar Legg
C. O. White
Wright Family Funeral Home to Hold Pending Arrangements
The Wrights Funeral Home announces that the service remains pending the completion of funeral arrangements. Local officials have not released further details as families prepare for services at the Wright family location.
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Wright's
Cirtsville Club Gets Safety Talk
Miss Marian Essary Raleigh County home demonstration agent gave a lesson on Highway Safety Begins at Home at the Cirtsville Farm Women's Club meeting held at Mrs Harlese Stover's home. Mrs Earl Smith led the devotional on Spiritual Highway and Mrs Stover presided over business with plans to complete a quilt for Korea. Millard Morrison welcomed as a new member.
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Marian Essary
Raleigh County
Cirtsville Farm Women’s Club
Korea
Millard Morrison
Two From Tams Fail to Pay Fines in Raleigh County Jail
Sophia. Arthur Harless received 10 days in jail and a $10 fine for tampering with an automobile, plus $15 and costs for driving with an improper license. Harold Harless was fined $10 and costs for tampering with an auto. Both were arrested by Sophia Police Chief Perry Haga and Conservator of the Peace J A Farley.
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Tams
Raleigh
C. T. Burdiss
Sophia
Arthur Harless
Harold
Perry Haga
Conservator of the Peace
J. A. Farley
Livestock Market Baltimore Cattle and Hogs Prices Report
USDA cattle lots 350 head with no trend due to insufficient sales. Vealers high choice and prime eligible to 30.00, scattered to 29.50. Hogs 900 head with loads by weight. 160-220 lb 17.00-50, 220-240 lb 16.75-17.25, 240-270 lb 15.75-17.00, 270-300 lb 15.00-16.25, over 300 lb down to 15.00. Sows mixed by weight, under 400 lb 14.75, 400-450 lb 13.75, 450-500 lb 12.75, 500-550 lb 11.75, 550-600 lb 10.75, over 600 lb 9.75. Sheep none.
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Baltimore
USDA
Voiture Reviews 1955 Projects of Raleigh County 40 and 8
The Raleigh County American Legion Post No. 32 40 and 8 met in the Raleigh County Memorial Building to review the first half of 1955. They reported 86 new members recruited and 28 of 36 members paid their 1955 dues. Plans discussed include a crippled children party in April with a show or entertainment. C. C. Crawford noted the next gathering will be March 28 at the Beckley Moose Club for a dinner meeting.
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Raleigh County Memorial
Raleigh County
American Legion
C. C. Crawford
Beckley Moose Club
Raleigh County board urged to publish school integration policy
A Raleigh County Negro delegation presented a resolution demanding the Board of Education publish a policy statement aligning with the Supreme Court decision on school integration. The committee of four officials will study the issue, with a report due by April, while Board President Caperton pledged to review the resolution.
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Raleigh County Citizens’ Committee
County Board of Education
U. S. Supreme Court
S. Austin Caperton
Bernice Booker
C. D. Munson Jr
John B. Elliott
William C. Reid
Stratton High School
John Saunders
Shady Spring High School
W. W. Trent
Boards of Education
Supreme Court
Trent
State Board of Education
West Virginia Board of Education
Romney
Raleigh
Citizens Committee
Munson
Hyden Smith
Citizens’ Committee
Moose Honor Groups Securing Members At Beckley Lodge
Eight prospective members of the 25 Club of Beckley Lodge 1606 Moose attended a dinner at the Moose Home. The list includes E. W. Tucker and others. Oak Hill conservation chairman Cather Jones spoke with Melvin Triple of Logan delivering remarks. The 25 Club honors members who recruit 25 or more new members across Century and 50 divisions, with a separate 25 division listing additional names.
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Beckley Lodge
Loyal Order of the Moose
Moose Home
E. W. Tucker
W. M. Horton
Wallace Price
0. Kiser
Warren Richards
Eric Rosenbaum
Sam Raborn
Letis Boice
Cather Jones
Oak Hill
The
Moose
C D. Garten
C. V. Reed
J. C. Wright
Paul Bowles
D. B. Shumaie
M. E. Harvit
William D. Nace
Carl
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Engineer Week
B. H. van Vacter
Appalachian
West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers
New River Co
Mount Hope
Fayetteville
West Va
Farm Bureau
Rayborne Sanford
Main St
W. Va
Sandy Soto, Jr
W. W. Bragg
Beaver
Columbus
Ohio
eBay le Picu Cs Se
Herman Ruloff
Cirtsville Club
Pineville
Allied Enterprises Inc
W Va
Seal World
Joon
Chi
Ange
Gasco Food Institute
W. Neville St
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company OF
Negro Group
Melvin Triple, Logan
West Virginia Moose Association
C. E. Davis
Homer Davidson
James Dearing
Clarence Hancock
Walter James
D. Lewis
Otis Lyons
C. H. Maynor
Okey Mills
Lee Pack
P. E. Reynolds
J. R. Richards
W. A. Shumate
I. O. Holliday
F. H. Carter
R. G. Bailey
R. L. Bailey
Joe Dutton
Elgin Hall
Cecil Kincaid
R. J. Lares
Fray Lilly
T. G. Maxey
J. W. Nolen
O. T. Prillaman
Arthur Pack
Robert Spangler
Joe Sparacino Jr
E. D. Terry
W. D White
Herbert Cline
C. A. McDaniel
Harry Hambric
C. W. James
Ted Kessinger
Clyde Bostick
George Walthew
Tom Overstreet
Raleigh Register
St. Joseph
St.Joseph Aspirin
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