Aviation Cadet Interviews Planned in Beckley
Lt. Leonard Thoms aviation cadet procurement officer will interview men at the Army and Air Force recruiting Station on Main Street Beckley Tuesday January 18 for the Aviation Cadet Training Program. Candidates must be 20 to 26 years old in good health with educational requirements. Training leads to a 2nd Lieutenant commission and active flying duty with a minimum three year active service.
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Leonard Thoms
Wer
Beckley
Army and Air Force
Main Street
Jterview
Air Force
Thomas
Air Force Boases
Texas
Arizona
Louisiana
Air Force Reserve
West Virginia
U.S. Amy
U.S. Air Force
Red Cross Chairmen to Discuss 1949 Fund Campaign
William F. Watts to lead Raleigh County Red Cross 1949 fund drive opening in March. He was elected by the executive board. last year’s chairman was Robert L. Burns. Watts, of 518 Woodlawn Ave, is with I. D. Watts Insurance and active in Episcopal Church of West Virginia.
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Red Cross
William F. Watts
Raleigh
American Sted Cross
Red Cross Campaign
Raleieh
Black Knight
Military Manpower Committee
Thelns Iar
C. G. Peregory
Wooddlawn Avenue
Robert L. Burns
Beckley
Watts
I. D. Watts Insurance Agency
Beck, Joy
Episcopal Church of
Shibley Re elected Bank President at Whitesville Bank
Eduard Shibley was re elected president of Whitesville State Bank as it completed a new two story brick and tile building at a cost of 35000. The annual report shows resources rising to 1 481 810 96 with 5000 added to surplus and 11032 to undivided profits. Other officers elected at the annual stockholders meeting include.
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Eduard Shibley
Becktley Manpower Committee Hears Gentile Update
A Mercer County youth, 9, held in Princeton jail after a service station break in, is described by Constable Perdue as already serving his third detention. Lt Gentile, newly assigned to the Beckley Army and Air Force Recruiting Station, briefed the Beckley Manpower Committee at 12 15 on procedures to obtain qualified officer material. The luncheon speaker lineup included W F Watts as committee chairman.
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Associated Press
Lewis Perdue
Mercer County
Princeton
Perdue
Roy J. Gentile
Beckley Army
el Chico
Air Force
W. F. Watts
Beckley Beckley
Tax Filing Date Set January 17
The Beckley Internal Revenue office says the 1948 income tax filing deadline is extended to Monday January 17 since the usual January 15 date falls on a Saturday. Farmers, businesspeople, and others may file final returns or amended declarations, with Form 1040 possible now to reduce later filing. Taxpayers needing help should contact a deputy collector in Beckley.
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Beckley Internal Revenue Office
F. Roy Yoke
Internal Revenue
West Virginia
Yoke
Wate
Beckley
Farm Gullies Cost More Than Nation Can Afford
Raleigh County farmer leader Kelly Farmer says gullies bring high costs beyond national means. He notes soil breakdown topsoil loss and reduced productive capacity threaten farms and living standards, urging preventative action to save topsoil.
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Kelly Farmer
Raleigh County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Beckley Couple's Son-In-Law Dies in California
Mr and Mrs A L Tubert of East Beckley were summoned to San Bernardino California due to the death of their son in law Rot lin A Days formerly of Charleston Days widow is Dorothy Tubert of East Beckley Days died after a cerebral hemorrhage last Monday or Saturday Surviving include two daughters Rubel Days of Washington DC Mrs Herman Most of Los Angeles a brother Jim of Orange Texas his mother and a sister Miss Rubel Days of Washington DC
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A. L. Tubert
East Beckley
San Bernardino
Calif
Rotlin A. Days
Charleston
Dorothy Tubert
Days
Rubel Days
Washington, D. C
Herman Most
Los Angeles
Army ends two year enlistments at Beckley station
Army announces no more two year enlistments at Beckley Army and Air Force Recruiting Station. Captain Jd. C. Mathis says five local men joined the army, Burgess Donald Johnson 13 Mullens one year. John F. Lockhart 18 Sophia one year. Henry D. Dillon and William Gordon Arnot Calloway Heights 17 three years. Stanley Carlton Yabor Eccles 17 three years.
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Army
Jd. C. Mathis
Beckley Army and Air Force
Burgess Donald Johnson
Mullens
John F. Lockhart
Sophia
Henry D. Dillon
William Gordon Arnot
Calloway Heights
Stanley Carlton Yabor
Eccles
How To Hold FALSE TEETH More Firmly in Place
Simple method promotes denture stability using an alkaline paste. The guide claims dental plates stay steadier with no sour taste or odor, avoiding slipping during talking or eating. No medical evidence provided.
Rites Set Today for Harry E. Fox
Funeral services are planned for 2 p.m. today for Harry E. Fox 66 of 220 McGinnis Street at Beckley Presbyterian Church with Dr. J W Witherspoon officiating assisted by Dr. J L Lineweaver Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park and the Mountain State Masonic Lodge will conduct services Fox died at 6 p.m. Saturday from a heart attack
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Harry E. Fox
McGinnis Street
Beckley Presbyterian Church
J. W. Witherspoon
J. L. Lineweaver
Sunset Memorial Park
Mountain State Masonic Lodge
Fox
Sons of Italy Meet in Beckle Chapter Event
The Beckles chapter of Sons of Italy hosted Angelo Bian of Fairmont, grand secretary of the state organization. The meeting will be followed by a session on Sunday January 27, according to Joseph Sparacino, the chapter president.
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Sons OF Italy
Beckles
Angelo Bian
Fairmont
Joseph Sparacino
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U. S
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U.S
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