Guardsmen Prepare for Camp at Fort Knox
Beckley soldiers from the 130th Infantry prepare to depart Saturday for a two week West Virginia National Guard encampment at Fort Knox Kentucky. Capt Watts outlined packing limits and duties as platoons join a 34 vehicle convoy with air recognition and new C rations for the trek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stafford Remster
Beckley
West Virginia National Guard
Fort Knox
130Th Infantry
West Virginia Guardsmen
William Watts
F Company
Berkley
C.O
National Guard
Park Avenue
Oak Hill
Montgomer
Logan
Watts
Wall
Tmechardian
K. E. Bartow
New Lodge Officers Take Charge Amid Protocols
New lodge officers assume duties and reaffirm commitment to organization standards. Leaders emphasize unity, accountability, and responsible governance as they outline upcoming meetings and ceremonial plans.
Permission Granted To Lay Water Line
County board approves deed allowing a water company to lay a line across an instidle school area to the Veterans Hospital. The grant includes a requirement to restore the land after installation and mentions a pending road or future work.
Candy Cagiaes Baby Passes After Center Incident
Passenger accounts describe an incident at a center where a baby named Candy Cagiaes passed away after being seated. Authorities are reviewing the event and the surrounding circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
al Tein Gener
Fen
Tae Tae
Cundy backs July mass X-ray drive in Beckley
Arthur C. Cundy of the Beckley Chamber of Commerce endorses a mass chest X-ray project for Raleigh County. The free screenings run July 25 28 at the Memorial Building Beckley and July 25 26 in Sophia and July 27 23 in Montreal with clinics to detect asymptomatic tuberculosis and protect community health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Raleigh County Tuberculosis Association
Radolph County
Arthur C. Cundy
Jee
Stils
Goll
Cindy
Chamber
Buckley
Fom ‘Dam
Memorial Building
Sophia
Main Street
Montreal
Local enlistments reach record in Beckley station
The Beckley Army and Air Force Recruiting Station posted the highest enlistment total to date with 32 area men signing up for regular service. Captain James C. Mathis attributed the surge to a July peak, mining industry schedules, high school graduates seeking a brief post school break, and relaxed entry requirements for mental testing. Enlistees were sent to Fort Knox, Kentucky, after muster at the station. The list includes Start E. Christian, Robert D. Linville, William E. Tyter, George W. Oral, and many others from Brooks to Pineville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murehead
Jack Barley
Kentucky
Raney
F Company
D CG. McNicel
Vevin L. Floss
Fes
Thomas A. Witnen
Buals Cole
Richard Sweeney
Cecil Maller
Harold H Hall
Hattalion
Chardes
Shields
Theo Hatcher
Alan V. Hook
Robert FE. Mamerty
Clifford B. Mayit
Watts Sant
H. Welker
Edward Maslalski
Rhanivs
Fort Benn
Knbby G. Whiseny
Donald &. Woodard
Kart B Carter
Robert N. Kestien
Vester B. Beovnargtor
Charles Lo Honaker
James Hf Hrown
John W. Hughes
Mauold W. Prueth
Wolard
Rife
Austin Fo Smith
Byrge
Wayland
Feamster
Richard D. Land
Rietge Mand
William A Cawley
Kenneth
Hisemnestham
T Martan
Dco
Bark Niday
G. Red
Jesus Rossel Ro Dowie
Aretha Rooss
Ery Bo Harless
Alwis G. Uateher
Dt Bas
Holmes
Archiv
Meee
John Runyon
John W
Robert N. Daiel
Huebet T. Robbins
John Z
Charles H Walker
Caves D Childers
Thomas A. Crist
Laure A. Gall
Frederick L. Greer
Army and Air Force
James C. Mathis
Beckley Staion
West Virginia
Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
Inca
Mathis
Beckley
Ft. Knox
Start E. Christian
Brooks
Robert D. Linville
Monaville
Willam E. Tyter
Lochgelly
George W. Oral
Bee L. Murphy
Coal Mountain
James A. Manns
Cortane
Lee Boner
George Smith, Jr
Mt. Gay
Robert E. Walker
Prince
Charles Stafford
Harold E. Ellison
Mullens
Franklin ©. Morgan
Hanover
Elvin Ro Staten
Maben Thaight F. Meadows
Candale
Thomas Mattox
Mt Gay
Bull Sizemore
Vetch
Ore Re Stephens
Logan
Dees FE
Tvern
Mullins
Newman A Ue
Tro Mutens
Jack Sanford
East Ramelle
Jace Iw. Cable
Pineville
Everett Id Jeffrey
Saxte
Jack D .Brewster
John Gibson
Emmetto Cyrus
George W. Hendricks
Roy MW. Meller
Orcent
Flosd C. Coa
Kerock
Willian R. Stafford
Riulersville
Henry A. Brenneman
Sanger
Howard W. Bennett
Ans
Lester's water system project shelved until costs drop
Lester's municipal water project was put on hold after council heard that current construction costs are rising. Officials noted pipe costs have climbed and a future bid call could occur next spring if prices stabilize. The town plans a new user survey and ongoing clean-up efforts alongside other civic actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester
Lookout Delegates Attend Baptist Camp
A 25 member Lookout Baptist Church delegation attends Camp Caesar for a week of study and routine at the Baptist Believers Conference. Rev. Harry Simms and Rev. Elmer Day join, with Rev. Adam Lutaweiler conducting devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeister
Lookout
Lookout Baptist Church
Camp Caesar
Baptist Believers
Land Transfers In Raleigh County Total About 12000
About 12000 was involved in a Raleigh County land transfer between Audley J. Ball et al and Faver Ball Davis recorded yesterday. Transfers include 33500 square feet on Harper Road and other deeds list parcels and prices for Shady Spring District Hollywood and Green Valley Homesites among others. Leaders outline levy election plans at Beckley Chamber meeting and Community Chest drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audley J. Ball
Als
Faver Ball Davis
Raleigh
Harper Road
S. A. Farrow
George C. Lilly
Shady Spring
Band of
Florence Dick
Hollywood
Oscar Taylor
Eva ‘Eldora Hampton
Green Valley
B.C. Fraley
Roy Flint
Ameagle
Lacy Trump
Speed Mankin
Bee Branch Truex Farms
Marsh Fork
Sophia Council to Decide on Town Power Plant
The Sophia Town Council will decide at the next meeting whether to operate a town power plant or renew a contract with a current supplier. Mayor Elgie Ballard said the old contract expired last November and a final decision has been postponed. Ballard announced after a volunteer fire department meeting that the town will run a volunteer fire system using a local corporation’s equipment, with M. F. Walls named assistant fire chief. Fire drills will be held at the station on Mondays for several weeks to train volunteers. Residents are urged to cooperate with the Fire Department for better service. The board meets at 7 30 p.m. in Room 10 of the Memorial. In October a drive by Duncan may be county-wide or local to Reckiex. Fire calls reach 3173 or 21003.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Wood
Jaster
City Hall
Deaonts
Leary, Beextey
College of Planning
Leary
Jalor
Cinninati Landing
Nus
Nne
H. J. Oram
Trevondsman
Wenigae
Oram
Lester
Elgin M. Hal
Lesser
Hall
State Road Commission
Alullens
Dan Baker
Qrain
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Ito
Leo Brida
Bridi
Maxuc
G. W. Thipee
Tras
Cook
Spring
Raleigh County
Ywnemer
Sophia Wit Oud
Elgie Ballard
Ballard Ade
Kia
Corporation
Ballard
M. F. Walls
Cremen
Sophia
Ber
Duncan
Memorial Building
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Enoty BR. Miller
Hilly F. Oney
W. West
Roald F. Vaiut
Deve Howard
FR. Miller
George Teall
CL Werte
Gentry Vo Wyatt Papp
Creu Thompson
Corel Fohim “Panner
Toon
Willian Watts
F. Company
FL Knox
David Floyd
Floyd
Frederick Greer
Lillybrook
Cpl
Willner
Park Avenue Armory
Whitesville Laboka
Offier
Clyde Peters
Outside Guardian
Stewart Stevens
Talbert Warkman
Vier Grand
Alk. Clendenen
Inside
Guardian
Vernon Hardin
F. Nelson
Noble Rand
Wol. Watkins
Wow. Armsborg
C Walt
Saks Jewelers
SVP Novilty St — Bgeektey
Cundy
Uie
Chacch
Tre Auting
Chaney
Frank Ester
Carolina
DIAL
Jaycee
David Abrams
Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Cee
Walter M. Buncan
Community Chest
Ccham
RPM Records
RCA Victor
John W. Eye Radio Sales & Service
NevIlle St
Goxbola
Bottes J
Unser Authority OF the
Coca-Cola Company
OY Raleigh
Coca-Cola Bottling Works
Pintville
Dh Cora-Cobe Coxpeny
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