Public Wants Severance Tax in West Virginia
West Virginia citizens, led by Raleigh County readers, press for a severance tax and related Natural Resources bill. Locals urge letters to lawmakers, emphasize road, school, and mental health needs, and reject extending sales taxes to utilities. Citizens are urged to contact Julius Singleton and other representatives as the Finance Committee considers the bill.
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Charleston
Nell Walker
West Virginia
Beckley
Raleigh
Three Grass Fires Hit Beckley In Four Hours
Fire Chief Otis Lyons reports three grass fires Sunday in Beckley within four hours. A trash burn at 212 Vance Drive started a fire with no damage. A Harper Road blaze burned several acres and threatened homes, including Hulett C. Smith’s, and a Bibb Avenue fire was quickly extinguished. Lyons urged careful trash burning and warned of fines for negligence.
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Beckley
Harper Road
Otis Lyons
Vance Drive
Lyons
Hulett C. Smith
Smith
Lyons B
The
Vic
Bibb Avenue
Charles Ivery Heads Beckley Reserve Officers Unit
C A Ivery of 222 Glenn Avenue is elected president of the Beckley Reserve Officers Association. Other officers chosen at Friday night meeting at Beckley Elks Club include Grace E Farley of 1024 Woodlawn Avenue as secretary-treasurer and Forest Cornwell of 307 Porter Street as vice president. Cornwell is a new member.
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C. A. Ivery
Glenn Avenue
Beckley Reserve Officer's Association
Beckley Elks Club
Grace E. Farley
Woodlawn Avenue
Forest Cornwell
Porter St
Cornwell
Dinner rescheduled by St Francis de Sales society
The chicken dinner planned for Shrove Tuesday by the Holy Name Society is moved to Sunday February 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. and will be held in the school cafeteria.
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St. Francis de Sales Holy Name Society
Potatoes for Every Use Highlighted in Buyer Guide
The guide notes varieties suited for boiling baking and French fries. It recommends selecting types based on cooking method to achieve best texture flavor and results.
Lavish Lavender Launderers Face Knightly Lanterns Trial
A court case unfolds as a lavender laundering ring linked to a knightly lantern maker faces charges. Prosecutors allege the group used front businesses to move illicit funds while crafting ornate lanterns for wealthy clients. Investigations continue.
Beckley Tennis Club Eyes City Pool at Ewart Avenue
Beckley residents are being asked for input on a proposed pool and tennis club on Ewart Avenue. The plan, by the Beckley Tennis Club with Doling Pool Co of Williamstown, envisions a 35 by 75 foot heated pool with dressing rooms snack stand lifeguards and instructors. One or two all weather tennis courts would be built and stock financed. Parking would be added by filling in space in front of the current courts.
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Beckley
Ewart Avenue
Isadore R. Wein
Chambers Takes Over Ashland Oil Franchise In Region
George B Chambers will become sole owner of a Ashland Oil Co franchise covering Raleigh and parts of Fayette Wyoming Summers and Mercer counties effective Feb 1. He leaves his post as area sales manager and Ashland's Beckley headquarters on Valley Drive and North Kanawha remain. Also notes include THE RAND Coal Co Inc filing for incorporation at 113 Wildwood Ave Raleigh County with stock of 25000 and mine at Terry and civil service exams for livestock inspectors and construction representatives. The Lewis Terminal Service Station on South Fayette Street operates in half a building while the other half is torn down for a new station costing about 25000 to be built by Kenny Stanley.
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George B Chambers
Ashland Oil Co
Raleigh
Fayette
Wyoming
Summers
Mercer Counties
Ashland
Beckley
Valley Drive
North
Kanawha
Chambers
Maplewood Lane
Rand § Coal Co. Inc
Raleigh County Clerk's
Wildwood Ave
Terry
Charlie R
Wilda Richmond
Beaver
Tillman J
Ula K. Smith
U. S. Department of Agriculture
West Virginia
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Michigan
Ohio
Wisconsin
Great Lakes
Navy
U. S. Naval Hospital
Ill
Bunker Hill
Ind
United States Air Force
Civil Service
South Fayette St
Kenny Stanley
Bible Course Registration Slated Today
Registration for the second series course Paul the Man and his Work begins at 7 p.m. today in the First Methodist Church. The free semester course will be taught by Rev. J. B. Dryfield and is open to all denominations.
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Paul
First Methodist Church
J. B. Dryfield
Dryfield
Beckley College
Mrs Meadows in Critical Condition After Two Strokes
Mrs Wiley Meadows of Winding Gulf is listed in critical condition at Beckley Hospital after two strokes. She was transported Thursday from Sophia by Williams and Craven Funeral Home Ambulance, per a neighbor.
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Wiley Meadows
Winding Gulf
Beckley Hospital
Williams and Craven Funeral Home
Sophia
Growing pains or warning signs of emotional trouble in children
An editor notes Coronet Magazine highlights emotional difficulties in children including prolonged unhappiness dreams, bed wetting, fear, withdrawal, and learning delays. The piece urges parental vigilance and timely help, recommending a family physician or local mental health referrals for guidance and support.
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Coronet Magazine
Victor Balaban
National Association For Mental Health
Mental-Health Association
Mud clogged roads spark Raleigh County court dispute
Residents accuseCoal trucks from Tony Cheek Coal Company of making dirt roads impassable. Cheek says a property owner blocked tram road access. court considers right of way options and may revisit at next meeting. Armory field house discussion dominated Saturday session.
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Raleigh
Tony Cheek
Cheek
Raleigh County
Boy 13 Faces Juvenile Court After School Safe Burglary
A 13-year-old Glen White youth, about 5 feet 1 inch tall and 105 pounds, faces Juvenile Court on a breaking and entering charge for wheeling a 250-pound safe from Glen White Elementary School’s office into the hallway and out the back door. A 25 cent bet with three friends sparked the arrest after police found the safe damaged and the lock broken. The incident occurred after the boy entered through a back door, removed glass, pried open the principal’s cabinet, and beat through the firewall. A janitor alerted authorities. the boy claimed others forced him to rob the school. The safe held about $500, and the boy was jailed, with a court date set for Saturday before Judge Harry L. McCreery.
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Glen White
Chamber Thanks Those Helping Clothing Drive
The Beckley Chamber of Commerce praises widespread help for a county clothing drive that will aid Raleigh County families. Harry Anderson commends Boy Scouts Gulf Woman's Club schools and attendance officers sheriff and municipal authorities and many volunteers for sorting and delivery efforts.
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Beckley Chamber of Commerce
Raleigh
Chamber of Commerce
Harry Anderson
Chamber
Boy Scouts
Gulf Woman's Club
Anderson
Willing Workers Club
Ameagle
Anderson Conclud
Horsemen Group May Lease Property for Trails and Shows
Raleigh County Horsemen's Association discussed leasing land at Bradley for riding trails and a riding school. J A Blackburn offered to lease property to the club after members inspected the site as a fit venue for horse shows. Guest veterinarians Dr R H Frilen and Dr C F Hale spoke on horse diseases and buying points.
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Raleigh County Horsemen's Association
J. A. Blackburn
Bradley
R. H. Frilen
C. F. Hale
Frilen
Dr. Hale
Retaining Freshness in Early Year Apple Crops
Research reports from apple growers, supplying half of U S apple consumption January through June, advise refrigerating small quantities in plastic bags or containers to preserve crispness and juiciness by keeping out outside flavors.
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U. S
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Harmon Register
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Folke
Beckley Civic Club
Julius Singleton
House Finance Committee
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Finance Committee
Charles Ivery
Words of the Champions
Inspiration Installation Institute
Jersey
Journey
Knight Knock
Lantern Laughter Launder Lavender Lawyer Laziness League
Raleigh Register and Principals Associations
Cincinnati
Columbus
Clifford
Ashland Oil
Jake Silverberg
Neville St
New York City
Lewis Terminal
West Virginia Association For Mental Health
National Association
Cerves
Boy
Bet
B&e
Virgil Sarrett
Harry L. McCreery
Horsemen's Group
Sominex
Cohen
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