Dean Kottman Helps RDC Celebrate 10th Anniversary
Dr. Roy M. Kottman of West Virginia University joined Beckley Area Rural Development Council members and guests for the RDCs 10th anniversary dinner at the Beckley Hotel. M. F. Barksdale was elected president, with officers re-elected. Kottman urged local action, citing dairy beef and sheep productivity and potential annual income over five million dollars with proper methods. He highlighted WVU cooperation with local farmers and dairymen.
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Roy M. Kottman
College of Agriculture
West Virginia University
Beckley Area
A Ver Sharp
H. Wayne Mason
Kessinger
RDC
The
E. E. Bibb
Charles Hodel
Leslie R. Carter
M. W. Powers
Hulett C. Smith
Iowa
West Virginia
Dean Kottman
Beckley
Rural Development Council
Kottman
Rites Sunday for County Man Morrison
Funeral services for Howard H. Morrison 64 of Stangford Road will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Peace Chapel with Rev. Ben C. Jennings officiating. Burial will be in Stanaford Cemetery. Morrison died at home Wednesday after a months long illness. He was born December 23, 1895 in Montgomery and was a carpenter and member of Mount Tabor Baptist Church. Surviving are wife Gladys Lyons Morrison four sons Jack Beckley Howard Gainesville George Cam Lejeune and Jimmy Pax four daughters Mrs Boyd Baisden Stamford Mrs Elmer Wright Pax Mrs Dewey Laws Prosperity and Mrs Gene Bord Waukegan Ill two sisters Mrs Grant Ball Marmet and Mrs Frankie Stahl Rich Creek Va and 13 grandchildren.
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Morrison
Frank
Emma Stewart Morrison
Montgomery
Mount Tabor Baptist Church
Gladys Lyons Morrison
Jack
Beckley
Howard
Gainesville
Fla
George
Cam Lejeune
N. C
Jimmy
Pax
Boyd Baisden
Stamford
Elmer Wright
Dewey Laws
Gene Bord
Waukegan
Ill
Grant Ball
Marmet
Frankie Stahl
Rich Creek
Miller Won't Name Fire Chief
Mayor Cecil L. Miller said he would not act today on appointing an acting fire chief. Otis Lyons was demoted from chief to captain by former Mayor A. K. Milter who said Lyons has done some things unbecoming to a fire chief.
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Cecil L. Miller
Otis Lyons
A. K. Milter
Lyons
Camp Meeting Cites Evangelists at Beckley Woodcrest Camp
The Church of God Camp Meeting in Beckley opened with recognition for about 50 evangelists not serving as pastors. Rev. Ralph Williams introduced ministers, while Rev. D A Drake spoke on Supernatural Gifts in the Church. Mrs. Hobert Hall led Ladies Day with Woman's Place in the Church. Six Willing Workers tell why they serve God. reports on funds raised were presented. National Church of God Missions Exec Rev L H Aultman to arrive Friday. Earl P Paulk to speak. Navy film on USS Forrestal shown at Kiwanis. Wednesday sessions featured Tribulation Saints topic and a sermon by Rev C W Polen.
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Church of God
Beckley
Ralph Williams
Beckley Recreation
Williams
D. A. Drake
Drake
Pomona
Calif
Cam
Hobert Hall
White Sulphur Springs
Charles Sanger
Rhodell
Eugene Gardner
Berdonville
Ray Rodeheaver
Petersburg
Ralph E. Williams
S. E. Jennings
Huntington
J. F. O'Hara
Clarksburg
M. A. Gifford
Rupert
W. J. Blair
Sophia
W. P. Coulter
Williamson
C. W. Polen
Cleveland, Tenn
Hidden rooms found under old Fort Myer grounds
Water from a broken main flooded a hole on the old Horse Artillery ground at Fort Myer. Army engineers uncovered a framed doorway 13 feet underground opening into a 2 by 8 foot D-shaped room with two more similar chambers above and below, linked by steel ladders. The mystery remains unsolved.
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FT. Myer
Army Engineers
Edison
United States Steel Becomes First Billion Dollar Enterprise
United States Steel Corp in 1901 achieved the milestone of a billion dollar private enterprise, marking a historic peak in industrial scale. The feat underscored the rapid expansion of steel production and corporate wealth in the early 20th century.
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United States Steel Corp
Folk Festival Program At Woodrow Wilson High
Afternoon arts and crafts display from 1 30 to 5 00 with musical numbers in the evening at 7 30 directed by Dr Patrick W Gainer master of ceremonies The program features old fashioned songs and instruments including the rebec dulcimer fiddles banjos and ballads with Barbara Allen Sir Patrick Spens and The Wife of Usher s Well among the songs and an old curved bow crafted by Jimmy Cantley of Rock Creek used in the festival
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Woodrow Wilson High School
Patrick W. Gainer
Orient
England
Dr. Gainer
Jimmy Cantley
Rock Creek
Barbara Allen
Sir Patrick Spens
Usher
Rain Storm Hurts Gulf Area Damages Trees
A rain storm with high winds on Wednesday afternoon caused minor damage in Amigo Stephenson and Corinne areas. Motorists cleared fallen tree branches from highways. Prize apple trees belonging to Mr and Mrs O C Connor Rhodell were uprooted.
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Rhodell
RNS
Amigo
Stephenson
Corinne
O. C. Connor
Liquor Stores Close For Independence Day Observance
All State Liquor Stores will be closed on July 4. Regular hours will be observed Friday.
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Beckley Rural Development Coun
Cil
R. E. Harbert
Mercer County
H. Wayne Ma
Work Horses
Charles
el Chico
Church of God State Council
Donald Pemberton
Sunset Drive
North Kanawha St
R. C. Hodges
Sprague
E. J. Gibson
Parkersburg
Earl King
Princeton
A. J. Gardner
War
Ray Morgan
Logan
W. H. Compton
Delbarton
G. E
Kredit Jewelers
Neville St
Beckley Theatre
Howard H. Morrison
Stangford Road
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home
Ben C. Jennings
Stanaford
Miller
Camp Meeting
E. Gail Akers
Navy
Beckley Kiwanis Club
USS Forrestal
E! Chico
Jenny Crack
Lincoln Elementary School
Ricky Hart
Wayne Hart
Jacquetta Smith
Tilman J. Smith
Michael Pyles
Curry Pyles
Joyce Wilson
Betty Wilson
Dennis Leary
Earl Christian
United States
Gulf
Quality Lumber and Supply Co
City Ave
Schenley Reserve
Enley
Schenley
Tresanvey
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