President Truman Might Attend Raleigh Ball in Beckley
Raleigh County officials plan a January 30 Birthday Ball at the Recreation Building with Ray Anthony and his orchestra. About 500 tickets will be mailed to county residents, and a special patron donation could cover the President's costs if he attends. Mayor Burke indicated a response is not guaranteed.
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Harry
Beckley
Truman
W. A
Burke
Raleighf
National
Raleigh
Children’s
Beckley Rotary Club
Raleigh County
Crippled_ ‘Children's ’ ‘Society
Beckley Hotel
Basil Minter
Don ‘Jenkins
Cabel “County
Crippled Children’s Society
Mus
Fred B. Watkins
Tax deadline set for fourth quarter payments and returns
West Virginia taxpayers face January 16 deadline for fourth quarter estimates and related payments for 1949. Farmers may use extended final returns by January 31, while others can amend declarations by January 16 if final returns and full payment are made. Payments and filings otherwise due by March 15 for most, with penalties possible for underestimates.
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West Virginia
Dnsteic
Skid Row Movie Feature At Beckley Youth For Christ Rally
A 30 minute sound and color film Out of the Night showing Chicago Skid Row scenes from Pacific Garden Mission will headline the Beckley Youth for Christ rally at 7 30 pm tomorrow in the Beckley Junior High School auditorium. The program also includes a Bible quiz between Woodrow Wilson High School teams, a Woodrow Wilson girl vocal, and a Matoake Youth for Christ quartet.
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Youth For Christ
Chicago
Beckley
Beckley Junior High School
Pacific Garden Mission
Skid Rowe
Woodrow Wilson High
Woodrow Wilson Girls
Matoake Youth For Christ Organization
Dairymen Close Session Today
Dairymen conclude a week long WVU sponsored dairy short course in Jackson's Mill with a summary by Dr. H O Henderson and discussions on pasture mixtures transportation of wheat dye compressed air and labor saving barn cleaners. The talks include improving cow comfort by replacing old stalls and other systems to boost milk production.
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West Virginia University
H. O. Henderson
R. J. Friant
W.C. Huff
Coke Oven Ammonia Research Bureau
A.D. Longhouse
Beckley Shriners Elect Lucas as Club Head at Banquet
Members of the Beckley Shrine Club elected Roy J. Lucas of General Tire as president at the annual banquet and meeting held at the Masonic Temple. Harry E. Moran was chosen first vice president, T. F. Garrett of Sprague as treasurer, and C. C. McGraw reelected secretary. Board of governors includes W. T. Smith, Laster, Faull, Eccles, and others. over 100 Shriners and guests enjoyed magic by Al Snyder and an organ recital by Byron Baker.
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Beckley Shrine Club
Masonic Temple
Roy. J. Lucas
Roy J. Lucas
General Tire
Samuel Thomson
Harry 8
Harry E. Moran
T. F. Garrett
Sprague
C.C. McGraw
Shrine Club
W. T. Smith
Laster
Faull
Eccles
George W. Johnson
McAlpin
Enlistments Reach 47 at Beckley Station in January
Beckley Army and Air Force recruiting station reports 47 total enlistments for January, with 34 in the Air Force unassigned, seven in the Enlisted Reserve Corps, three in the Regular Army, two in the Women’s Army Corps, and one in Aviation Cadet training. Yesterday three enlistments were recorded, all Air Force unassigned for four years each, including Richard Paul Walker, 17, of New Richmond, Wyoming County, and Mothy Ward, 31, with prior Army experience.
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Beckley
Air Force
Army
Richard Paul Walker
Richmond
Wyomin County
Ward
December sale of delinquent lands reiterates redemption
Anthony Sparacino deputy commissioner notes seven land tracts sold for non payment of taxes have been redeemed by former owners since the December sale. Names include James Lilly Elvira Snoffer John J Brooks Jesse Raynes Judg A Scott and Louise Dance. Next public sale to be held at February term opening.
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S. V. Coon
Anthony Sparacine
John J. Brooks
Jesse J. Raynes
Amfeagle
Judg. A. Scott
East i Beckley
le Palsies
Louise - Dance
Shady” Heights
Shady Spring
Sparacino
Mareb
Coal field output slumps in New River and Wind Creek areas
Week ending January 7 shows continued low coal production in the New River and Winding Gulf fields. The Wind ing Gulf mines produced 87,394 tons, up from 86,557 the prior week but far below 1948 levels, with 37 percent facility use. New River mines produced 84,344 tons, below last week, at 33 percent capacity, with losses due to holidays and strikes totaling 169,000 tons.
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New River
Winding Gulf
Winding Gulf Operators Association
Hal AM. Scotth
New ‘River
Stanley
Higgis
New
Higgins
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