Public forum on gas rationing and pastors faith under crisis
Readers cite a West Virginia pastor losing his pastorate for lack of gasoline and a famed evangelist forced off air due to fuel shortages. The letter argues fuel wrongfully flows to trucks and a nation’s gospel and souls suffer as gas limits hinder ministry and outreach.
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Ciceana
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Beckley
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Blood Gift for Armed Forces Honored at Stephens College
A Valentine day event at Stephens College Columbia Mo. featured a blood donation center where over 300 students donated plasma for a service member. Miss Mary Lon French, daughter of Mrs Olive R. French of Charleston, coordinated the gift while Mary Lou and WAITE REARING noted community support.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Valentine
Mary Lon French
Stephens College
Columbia
Oliver. French
Mary Lou
Two-Thirds Of Delegates Are Seeking Re-Election
West Virginia House of Delegates faces a crowded 1949 primary as 65 incumbents fight to retain seats. Speakers Amos of Charleston and numerous regional leaders mix with five women candidates, several Republicans and Democrats tallying for 16 or more seats, with county variations and cross-ticket ambitions across Cabell and McDowell counties.
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Harry W. Ball
Dh Press
Vegaiita House of Delegates
John FE
Amos Ot
Charleston
Henshens
Tyler County
Walke
Bayer
Winfield
Agriculture
Putnam County
Ned W. Walker
Wichona
Fayete County
George M. Hatfield
Barboursville
Mes
Chester TL Robinson
Se Fan
Cabell County
Vie FE
Davis
Red Star
Alva Ritz
Jurian Hang- Yourger
McDowell
Pan- Perth Cixation and Finance Commeittee
Rew
Everette A Moore
Mogndsville
Powell
Kannavoiite
House
Ames
Frank Knight
J. Honor Davis II
L. J Callinan
Boyd C. Holley
East Bank
Ray Ja Hape
Latelle M. LaFollette
Roy S. Sams
Blankenship
McDowell County
Frank Mercer
Cabell
John G. Nudson
Huntington Democal
Lack Of Snow Rains Affecting State's Farms
Morgantown reports West Virginia faces near drought conditions with low stream flows from August. Dr. S L Galpin, hydrologist, says soil is dry but crop prospects may be better than average if spring rains arrive. Water shortages threaten stock water. tanks and ponds advised as insurance for farmers.
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Morgantown
Nature
West Virginia
S. L. Galpin
Th.day
Galpin
West Virginia University College of Agriculture
Weatheer
G. G. Pohlman
The
Agricultural College
Panhandle
U. S. Geological Survey
Galepin
Ohio
College
Uarent Town
University
Walter Low
Veterans Learn to Play Bridge at Baker General Hospital
Veterans at Newton D. Baker General Hospital Martinsburg join bridge lessons arranged by Mrs Philip Steptoe president of Shepherdstown Women’s Relief. Initial session praised as successful with veterans from Southwest Pacific and European theaters mixing with convalescents.
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Associated Press
Martinsburg
Newton D. Baker General Hospital
Philip Steptoe
Shepherdstown
Elyle
Southwest Pacific
Negro Activities and Community Notices Round Up
Mrs Ruth Wright is seriously ill in a local hospital. Recitals tickets are on sale at Straten High School Morton Reaves Store Young Smoot Studio and by Mrs Adna Howard. A special American Legion auxiliary meeting March 1 installs new officers led by Mrs Armilla M Broughton of Fairmont. Services mark Finer Womanhood Week at Morning Star Church with history by Saver Madison and song by Bernice Hill. Pvt Ernest Powell of Lincoln Nebraska returns after furlough to his post. Dated community notices from Beckley Skelton Mabscott and surrounding areas.
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Fairmont
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Rast
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G. W. Patterson
Lester Wall
Miusic
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Morning Star Baptist Church
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Gowen
Sarer Madison
Zeta
Sarer Bernice Hill
Powell
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Lincoln
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C. D. Milliner
Westmoreland Street
Tom Calloway
Mighland Street
Cooper III
Elizabeth Casper
Walkertown
North Carolina
Anna Fido
Fast Beckley
George Willams
George Williams
Montegomery
Williams
Gladys Wake
George
Nellie Hake
Raleigh General Hospital
Harper Heights
C.M. Ellis
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G . Gilbert
M. Fi. Engin
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Layland
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Wastington
D.C
Carl D Robinson
Fayette County Court House
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S.A Abram
Louise Terry
Walter Tutsen
Summerlee New
River Mines
Mabscott
S. P McDownell
Camels
Lee Hurt
W. Jones
Lochgelly
Craig
Thomas Chealwood
Beckles
Lotte Wood
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