Friendship Fades Fast In Oklahoma Liquor Case
Russell Noland, 41, a Maud farmer, was arrested by State Trooper Bert George on U S Highway 66 while transporting 22 cases of liquor from Missouri into Oklahoma. Suspicious tools and a trunk check revealed 19 cases of whisky a case of wine a case of gin and a case of malt beer with Missouri stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton
Okla
Russell Noland
Maud
Bert George
Noland
Missouri
Oklahoma
U.S. Highway 66
Beattie Loses Cash After Minor Collision
In El Monte California motorist Edward V Beattie settled a minor crash quickly after showing his license. The other driver returned the wallet, but Beattie later found $100 missing and did not get the other driver's name or license number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Monte
Calif
Edward V. Beattie
Beattie
Driver Mistaken Midwestern Examiners Roadside Interaction
Hugo Oklahoma reports R J Brown a DPS license examiner was driving home after tests when a speeding motorist overtook his car. The driver stopped beside Brown admitting speeding and offering to face consequences. Brown declined arrest stating he did nothing.
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Hugo, Okla
R. J. Brown
Department of Public Safety
Brown
Highway Patrol
School Bans Dungarees At Wheaton High School
Seventeen year old Paul McQuain was denied entry to Wheaton High School for refusing to wear dungarees, with Principal Ellwood Mason citing a strict dress policy. His father Okey Lee McQuain supports the student while County School Supt Forbes Norris declines to overrule. The teen says he will consult a lawyer.
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Mason
McQuain
Boy Wonders Who's David After White House Card
Clifford Wooldridge of Somerville Massachusetts displayed a letter on White House stationery acknowledging a Christmas present. He wonders who David is among the signers. His calendar gift was sent to President Eisenhower last month and Mamie and David signed the note. they are unsure if David refers to the President or his grandson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Mass
Clifford Wooldridge
White House
David
Clifford
Eisenhower
Mamie
Springfield bank robbery arrests man in car with loot
Springfield police arrested Ed J. White after a Farmers State Bank robbery at Republic, discovering $2,538 in his car. The vehicle had been stolen the night before from W.A. Sherman, who hid $700 inside. White, unaware of the extra cash, confessed to the armed robbery and remarked, No kiddin.
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Springfield
Ed J. White
Farmers State Bank
Republic
White
W.A. Sherman
Elderly Couple Dies Rescuing Wife in House Fire
Beaver Dam Wisconsin An elderly couple Mr and Mrs Louis Ebert both in their 70s died of suffocation in a blaze that engulfed their home. Ebert telephoned the fire department from a neighbor’s house then returned inside to rescue his ailing wife who had suffered a stroke. Firemen found Mrs Ebert and then Mr Ebert nearby. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Dam
Wis
Louis Ebert
Ebert
Siamese Twins Tested at Mercy Hospital in Chicago
Tests begin at Mercy Hospital Chicago to assess feasibility of separating Andrews Siamese twins Deborah Marie and Christine Mary born October 1. They are joined at the head, daughters of Wilfred J. Andrews and Norene Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mercy Hospital
Deborah Marie
Christine Mary
Wilfred J. Andrews
Norene
Baltimore man sentenced after coal theft case
Earl J. Green, 30, was sentenced to 30 days in jail yesterday following a Southwestern Police Court hearing. He was accused of taking coal from the property, with authorities noting the offense amid court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Earl J. Green
Southwestern
How Card Form Works for Small Incomes
A sample card income tax form is shown for fictionally named taxpayers under $5,000 earnings. It notes a computed refund of 26.80 by the Internal Revenue Bureau, with no payment due when filing and that figures vary by individual. The reproduced form is a guide and blanks may differ in actual returns.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Ashes dumped on school property at Elementary School No 110
A report notes an incident involving ashes being brought to a yard near Elementary School No 110 and then dumped on school property. No injuries or further details provided.
Being called Coondog provokes Toledo man’s gun incident
Municipal Judge J Parker Edwards found Julius Lewallen guilty of threatening bodily harm and carrying a concealed weapon after a fellow brakeman John D May accused him of pulling a gun. Lewallen 41 was fined 50 dollars plus costs, with an estimated 45 day sentence suspended and six months probation. Probation Officer E W Hinkelman said Lewallen complained at being called Coondog and asked May to call him Horsethief.
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Toledo
Coondog
J. Parker Edwards
Julius Lewallen
Lewallen
John D. May
Brewster
Ohio
May
Edwards
E. W. Hinkelman
Use Care in Picking 1954 Tax Forms
The amount and kinds of income in 1954 determine eligible forms. Most taxpayers choose between standard deduction or itemizing. Form 1040A is the card form for simple cases, while 1040 short or long suits more complex income. The article explains eligibility, limits, and the processing by district directors.
Silence Ends In Tax Dispute Over Son Claim In Divorce
In Chicago a couple long silent for eight years due to tax claims quarreled over who may claim their 18 year old son as a dependent. Superior Judge Elmer Holmgren sent them to the IRS and ordered Benjamin Micele to continue $36 weekly support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Elmer N. Holmgren
Internal Revenue Service
Benjamin Micele
Eleanore
Norman Becker
Micele
Miceles
Becker
Missing Funds Found In Bank Night Deposit Box
Wheeling labor union treasurer John Hogle reports $1,230 in union funds located at a bank after saying he misplaced a pouch and later believed he had deposited it in the night deposit box. He admitted forgetting placing the money in the box after a union meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
John Hogle
Hogle
District 136
International Assn. of
Machinists
Charles E. Jerrome
Jack Falls Off Beanstalk at Margate Theater
In Margate England last night Jack fell from a stage beanstalk at the Hippodrome Theater where Miss Noelle Austin stars in a musical based on the fairy tale She plunged through a trap door and hit stagehand Ted Holton who suffered several broken ribs and was taken to hospital.
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Margate
England
Jack
Hippodrome Theater
Noelle Austin
Ted Holton
Chicago Publisher McCormick Returns For Treatment
Col Robert R McCormick editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune flew from his winter home in Boynton Beach Florida to Chicago and entered Passavant Hospital for an intestine disorder His doctor said the condition was not serious
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert R. McCormick
The
Chicago Tribune
Boynton Beach
Fla
Passavant Hospital
Poultry Market Steady in Shenandoah Valley Area
Harrisonburg market reports poultry steady with weekend levels and adequate offerings for good demand. Farm prices through Friday noon show rollers or fryers under 3 lbs at 26-27 cents, 3 lbs and over at 26-28 cents, and heavy hens at 17-20 cents, mostly 17-18.
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Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
Romeo in Name Only
Calvin Watson 40 obtained court permission to change his name to Romeo because that was his nickname. When asked if his wife would take the name Juliet, he said no, they are divorced and he will be a Romeo in name only.
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Detroit
Calvin Watson
Romeo
Juliet
Watson
Presbyterians Of South May Cancel Invitation
New York report shows Southern presbyteries leaning against a merger that would unite three major Presbyterian bodies into one church. Northerns back the plan, but eighteen months of talks could be doomed as 12 Southern presbyteries vote no and concerns arise over theology, dominance, and central control in the proposed united church.
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New York
U.S
Presbyterian
U.S.A
United Presbyterian Church
Funeral arrangements and obituaries from Crow and area
Nelson G Miller 71 of Crow died 11 30 am Monday January 17 in a local hospital. Funeral 2 pm Wednesday January 19 at Calfee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev W O Lilly and Rev Orville Neeley officiating. Burial Blue Jay Cemetery. Pallbearers A C Harvey C Company C Farmer Oley Godbey Robert Keaton Kermit Okes Lewis Hatcher. William Rosco Hilton 38 of Prosperity killed January 13 while stationed with US Air Force in Brize Norton England. Burial Sunset Memorial Park with military rites. Arrangements Quesenberry Webb Funeral Home. John Wesley Stover 81 of Beaver died January 16 in a Fayetteville nursing home. Funeral 3:30 pm Tuesday January 18 at Quesenberry Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Oliver Tedder officiating. Burial Kincaid Cemetery Beaver. Pallbearers Edward Hatcher Charles Humphrey W B Mann George Minton Chester Marshall Burl Ford. Margaret Helen Breeding 44 of Stanaford died January 15 in a local hospital. Funeral 2 pm with Rev Arlene Spencer officiating. Burial Sunset Memorial Park. Professional directory includes local foot specialist and bookkeeping services.
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Miller Miller
Nelson G
Crow
Calfee Funeral Home
W. O. Lilly
Beckley
Orville Neeley
Hinton
Blue Jay
Hilton Hilton
William Rosco
Prosperity
U.S. Air Force
Brize Nordon Base
England
Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home
Prosperity First Baptist Church
James Neal
Sunset Memorial Park
Quesenberry & Webb Funeral Home
Stover Stover
John Wesley
Beaver
Fayetteville
Quesenberry &Webb Funeral Home
Oliver Tedder
Kincaid
Edward Hatcher
Charles Humphrey
W. B. Mann
George Minton
Chester Marshall
Burl Ford
Margaret Helen
Stanaford
Arlene Spencer
Ae Dle
Notice to Creditors J L Wood estate Beckley WV 1955
Creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of J L Wood are notified to present all claims with vouchers, verified, to the commissioner of accounts in Beckley Raleigh County West Virginia by July 29 1955 at 10 a m. Failure to do so may forfeit rights. Beneficiaries must attend to protect interests. Dated January 15 1955. Leo Brics commissioner of accounts Raleigh County West Virginia
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J. L. Wood
Beckley
Raleigh County
West Virginia
Leo Brics
R.R
Annual Stockholders Meeting at Raleigh General Hospital
The Raleigh General Hospital stockholders meet January 25 1955 at 10 30 A M in Woodlawn Avenue offices Beckley West Virginia for the annual meeting. R G Broaddus president, Robert Winston secretary treasurer certify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh General Hospital A Corporation
Beckley
West Virginia
Woodlawn Avenue
R. G Broaddus
Robert Winston
Treas
Funeral notices list Glen White and Prince obituaries
Pedigo Linkford Lee Pedigo 66 of Glen White died in a local hospital at 10 am Monday January 17. Funeral 2 pm Thursday January 20 at Glen White Baptist Church with Rev. Harvey and Rev. Taylor. Burial Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers listed plus honorary pallbearers and Ladies Aid flower bearers. Pruitt Clarence Robert Jr infant son of Mr and Mrs Pruitt born dead January 16. Graveside 2 pm Tuesday January 18 Grandview Cemetery with Rev. John Williams. Anderson James Sandon 80 of Prince died January 15. Funeral 2:30 pm Tuesday January 18 Caffee Funeral Home Chapel. Burial Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named.
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Pedigo
Linkford Lee
Glen White
Quesenberry
Ernest Wood
Okey Lester
Charles Gruenberg
Arnold Martin
John Meadows
Gene Smith
Fred Honaker
Roy Stover
Denver Honaker
Jake Stevens
Ladies Aid of the
Pruitt Pruitt
Clarence Robert, Jr
Clarence Pruitt
Piney View
Keyser
Grandview Cemetery
John Willams
Anderson Anderson
James Sandon
Prince
Caffee Funeral Home
Don Lowe
Beckley
Sunset Memorial Park
Warren Hicks
Harlie Green
Paul Wauhop
J. W. Anderson
Don Watkins
D. B. Stevenson
Wilbur Whitten
Lewis Thompson
Dave Anderson
Walter Mitchem
Fred Small
S. A. Settle
Stanley Whitlock
Jim Blevens
Jess Breeden
John Alifi
John Hughert
Bob Crotty
John Davenport
J. B. King
D. B. Stevenson, Sr
B. J. Ryan
Frank Ewing
Ted Carter
Joe Dominguez
Joe Jones
D. D. Thompson
Jimmy Adams
L. C Aldridge
Jack Ashley
Sam Bragg
C. W. McGuffin
Thomas Tate
Frank Lively
D. C. Palmer
George Harwood
Peter McKay
Charles Smith
Paul Smith
Jack Wauhop
H. E. Monk
Mike Cusick
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John Doe
Mary Doe
J. S. Individual Income Tax Return
Concord
Han Moe
George Sushi
Jane Boe
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
T. Coleman Andrews
Ation
Treasury Department
Quarrel
Presbyterians of
South
Fen Cho Cho
Douglas T. Bryant
Oakwood Ave
Deceit Eorto
Milton Young
Dial
Harold Williams
E. Harvey
Del-Mar
Thrifty Shop
Neville St
B. E. Silverman
Raleigh County Bank
Edward Parrish
H. C. Kinzer
Wright
Crab Orchard
Landers
South Oakwood
Firestone TV
Dial Geo. Sparks
Just Rite Funiture Co
Prince St
Lovitz
Halstead
Plumbing
Williamson
Frank
GMC
Sprague
Beckley Insulation Co
Keyser Funeral Home
Vance Drive
Amos E. Quesenberry
OOD
Denis
Tala
Woodlawn Ave
Beckley Tleson Motor Co
Doo Ooooh
Barre Guild
R. C. Egnor
Oak Hill
Logan Oood
M. Young
Montgomery Ward
Beckley Glass
Oakwood
United States Rubber Company
U. S
P.O. Box
Charleston, W. Va
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