State Report Shows Employment Better
The state employment picture improved for the first time in months as seven yardsticks tracked by the Department of Employment Security fell across its 23 field offices. Beckley posted 2,706 claims, down 12.4 percent from two weeks earlier, with total benefits at 888,283 the lowest since early April. Oak Hill logged 1,125 claims, down 18.3 percent from the prior two weeks.
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State Department of Employment Security
Beckley
Oak Hill
Driving Drunk Charge in Beckley City Arrest
Henry Drexel Shrewsbury of MacArthur was lodged in Raleigh County Jail about 11 55 p m Friday on a driving while drunk charge. Beckley City Police made the arrest.
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Henry Drexel Shrewsbury
MacArthur
Raleigh
Beckley City
Miner’s Knee Pad Invention From Coal Foreman
Ralph M. Cole of Slab Fork Coal Co. developed a knee pad to relieve miners from miners knee. The device uses sponge rubber recess, wide straps and layered damping to distribute weight and keep debris out. Cole hopes patent protection and industry adoption reduce injuries and costs.
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Slab Fork
Ralph M. Cole
Slab Fork Coal Co
Cole
Beckley Area Chamber Aims for 350 New Members
The Beckley Area Chamber of Commerce sets a goal of 350 new members to ensure financial solvency. Membership costs 25 dollars annually. About 400 prospective members are prepared for distribution to 70 volunteers who will contact five names each guided by Waldo LaFon and O. L. Johnston.
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Beckley Area
Lost His Temper, So He Lost His Freedom
Felix Korkuc, 34, a Prince Army engineer, was jailed Friday on charges of destroying public property and drunkenness after his temper flared when a beer sale was refused. Sam Rahall, owner of Sam my's Place on Prince St., said Korkuc hurled an empty beer bottle through a plate glass window when refused service while allegedly intoxicated.
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Prince Army Engineers
Sam Rahall
Sammy’s
Temple Board to Meet At Regular Monthly Session
The Official Board of the Methodist Temple will hold its regular monthly meeting today at 7 30 p m at the church. J S Larrick newly elected chairman has announced. The meeting usually held the...
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The
Methodist Temple
J. S. Larrick
Graduates May Enlist Directly Into Army Aircraft Roles
Major William W. Cumbey of Beckley Recruiting and Examining Station announced a special enlistment opportunity for high school graduates to join the Army directly and enter aviation related schools. The programs cover helicopter mechanics, cargo helicopter maintenance, rotor and propeller repair, airframe and airplane mechanics, aircraft powertrain and engine repair. Applicants must be graduates, unmarried with no dependents, and in good health with normal color perception.
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Army
Army Aircraft Field
William W. Cumbey
Beckley
Cumbey
Tunnel Under C&O Tracks Nears Finish
Mayor Elmer Davis announced the drainage tunnel under Chesapeake and Ohio Railway tracks near West Prince Street is nearly done. Only backfilling cleaning and odds ends remain after an inspection found the tunnel in excellent condition and the new storm sewer will handle all storm water from the business district and Municipal Parking Lot.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
West Prince St
Elmer Davis
First Monday Meeting Rescheduled for Holiday
The gathering originally slated for the first Monday of the month has been moved due to the holiday. Organizers advise attendees to note the new date and time.
Alcoholic Study Group Includes Two Area Men
Two area men James P. Bland of Beckley and Cecil E. Lacy of Mullens were appointed to an intensive alcoholism study sponsored by a Legislative Interim Committee sub committee. The Yale University project runs July to July 9 with focus on prevention and rehabilitation, reports to Governor December 1 and Legislature January 12, 1955.
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James P. Bland
Beckley
United Mine Workers of America Welfare and Retirement Fund
Cecil E. Lacy
Mullens
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Waldo D. Whitney
Morgantown
Nan T. Davis
State Education Association
Huntington
Jackson Rhody
Department of Health
New Haven
Conn
Yale University Center of Alcohol Studies
Jail and Fine Imposed In Destruction Case
James Allen of East Beckley received 45 days in jail and a $20 fine plus costs after being charged with petit larceny and destruction of property. State Police arrested him. arraigned before Magistrate J. E. Mays. He allegedly took a sweater from a parked car and destroyed its hood ornament.
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James Allen
East Beckley
Allen
J. E. Mays
Economy Move Keeps Beck ley VA Hospital Running
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital officials report that an economy drive has not hindered management. Dr Paul Copeland says resignations and transfers occurred but some roles were merged to maintain services. Chaplain Henry J Davis now serves half time on the staff after previously being full time.
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Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Paul A. Copeland
Copeland
Henry J. Davis
Rabies Cases Rise in Raleigh County Dogs
Six confirmed rabies cases in Raleigh County during the week ending July 3, all in dogs. A stray dog bit two people at Rhodell, another bit its owner in Odd, and a Beckley resident was bitten. Six measles cases were reported that week as well.
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Raleigh County
Mildred Miller
Miss Miller
Rhodell
Odd
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Beckley Hardware
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Main
Beckley Ice & Feed CO
W. Prince Street
Area Chamber
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Bair Brothers, Inc
East Main Street
Beckley, W. Va
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