Susan B Anthony stamp to honor suffrage pioneer
Across the nation several brief items note events and legal actions. The Post Office will issue a 50-cent stamp featuring Susan B. Anthony from a Library of Congress photograph. Doris Duke sues Confidential magazine in a $3 million libel case in California. General Tire buys RKO for $25 million in cash. Atlanta reports 50 firefighters injured during a large envelope plant fire. Chicago mayor Daly orders fluoridation of the water to aid children. Westbury imposes a cat curfew to curb nocturnal disturbances. Daytona Beach forms an interracial advisory group on beach access. In Wethersfield two men die in the electric chair for murder and sexual assault.
Cover Up Strike Threatened by Exotic Dancers
Los Angeles exotic dancers threaten a cover up strike over 85 dollars weekly pay the lowest in a major city. The League of Exotic Dancers founded by Jen nie Lee meets at a downtown club to demand higher wages and better dressing room facilities with support from Betty Rowland Rusty Laine Laurene Dare Virginia Valentine Denise Dunbar Peggy Stuart and Champagne among others.
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Los Angeles
League of Exotic Dancers
American Guild of Variety Artists
Jennie Lee
Kaput
Betty Rowland
Rusty Laine
Novita
Laurene Dare
Virginia Valentine
Denise Dunbar
Peggy Stuart
Champagne
Landon Faces Emotional Strain Amid Ties To Eric And Scott
In hot humid days Landon watches Eric dwindle on health and solitude while recalling New York memories. A tentative bond forms with Scott Wylie as they share quiet talks and possible future ties, yet Landon hesitates to invest fully, fearing Maggie’s life shadow. (To Be Continued) STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. In the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Raleigh County, July 5, 1955. OPAL BENNETT VS.-IN CHANCERY-DIVORCE DONALD J. BENNETT SUIT FOR DIVORCE It appearing from an affidavit that the defendant is a non-resident of this state. It is, therefore, ordered that he appear at this office within one month after the date of the first publication of this order and do what is necessary to protect his interests. ATTEST: Van Hunter, CLERK. C. Berkley Lilly Counsel for Plaintiff 7-20-Wed-3-R.R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maggie
Landon
Windermere
Eric
Scott Wylie
Scott
State OF
West Virginia
Circuit Court
Raleigh County
Opal Bennett
IN Chancery
Donald J. Bennett
van Hunter
C. Berkley Lilly
R.R
Not a Dime for State Gaming and Liquor Taxes
Parkersburg report shows federal gaming and liquor taxes totaled $620,000 for the year ending June 30. The Internal Revenue Bureau notes 368 principals paid $24,331.28 for wagering tax stamps, $329,492.61 in 10 percent excise taxes, and 281 individuals bought $250-a-year device stamps totaling $242,594.79. Four hundred fifty four retail liquor dealers paid $27,189.43 for permits. Observers complain little of the funds reaching West Virginia communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
U.S. Treasury
Bureau of Internal Revenue
West Virginia
Appalachian Power Co. Unseats State's Biggest Taxpayer
West Virginia utilities face record tax bills for the fiscal year as Appalachian Power Co edges Chesapeake and Ohio Railway for the top tax role. Final valuations total about 103 million dollars for Appalachian and reflect a statewide rise across utility classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian Power Co
C&0
Western Maryland Railway Co
Ernest A. Lee
Mineral County Circuit Court
Western Maryland
State Supreme Court
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
C. and O
Appalachian
Telephone and Telegraph
Couple Arrested in Bank Embezzlement Case in Ohio
FBI arrested John C. Siemer and his wife Henrietta in South Amherst, Ohio, after a tip from a woman led investigators to the felon. Siemer, a Staten Island teller, allegedly stole 93,780 from the West New Brighton bank branch last Sept. 28. The couple and their three children lived under an assumed name since November. $20,000 was found in a suitcase, with $5,500 recovered earlier at their New York home. A federal grand jury had indicted Siemer for embezzlement and his wife for conspiring to misuse funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
FBI
Staten Island
N. Y
New York
Lorain County
Siemer
West New Brighton
Staten Island National Bank & Trust Co
Poultry Market in Shenandoah Valley Holds Steady
Live poultry offerings in Harrisonburg and Shenandoah Valley are steady with liberal supply. Heavy birds remain scarce. Farm prices yesterday show broilers under 3 lbs at 25-26 cents, 3 lbs and over at 26-27 cents, heavy hens 22-24, small turkey fryers 30-31, and breeder hens 24%. Weekly summary for week ended July 15 reports 28% under 3 lbs, 50% 3 to 3½ lbs, 22% 3½ lbs and over. weighted averages 25.49, 26.19, and 26.67 respectively. Change from prior week plus 46.4%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
Baltimore Livestock Market Prices Report
Livestock market notes from Baltimore show insufficient cattle sold to form a price trend. Calves 75 head mixed good to prime dealers 23.50, other good and choice 19.00 to 22.00, commercial down to 15. Hogs total 400 with US No. 1-3 180-220 lb barrows and gilts 18.00 to 50, 220-240 18.00-25, 240-270 17.00-18.00, 270-300 15.50-16.50, odd weights 15.50-17.75, 120-140 16.25-17.25, 140-160 16.75, 950-600 lbs 11.00-25, over 600 lbs 10.25 down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
USDA
Tip Sparks Arrest of Siemers Based on Informant Lead
A tip to authorities prompted the arrest of the Siemers, guiding investigators to key evidence. The informant provided critical details that connected the suspects to the scene. The case hinges on the tip and subsequent corroboration by investigators.
Hunger strike ends as mother resumes eating
Coral Gables Florida Mrs Martha Blumenbach ends a three day hunger strike begun Friday to protest draft laws after her son Dr Thomas Blumenbach 26 joins the U S Public Health Service in Savannah Ga Her husband Earl says the wife is ill and her strike rooted in religious belief and devotion to her faith and Unity Church
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Coral Gables
Fla
Martha Blumnenbach
Earl
Thomas Blumenbach
U. S. Public Health Service
Savannah
Public Health Service
Blumenbach
The
Unity Church
Justice Cinderella Mud Petrol eum Auto Bim Bud Loonayville West Vir
A fragmented notice references places in West Virginia including Justice Cinderella Mud Petrol eum Auto Bim Bud Loonayville and Cuzzie. The text hints at a local event or listing involving these communities and regional nomenclature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice
Cinderella
Mud
Petroleum
Auto
Bim
Bud
Loonayville
Cuzzie
West Virginia
Apples and Peaches Market Prices in Baltimore Area
Market notes show offerings and price ranges for apples peaches and potatoes across Delaware Maryland New Jersey and Virginia. Reports list several varieties such as Starrs Golden Jubilees Halehavens Cobra and White Clings with different pack sizes and price increments, noting modest gains in places and steady action for potatoes across USIs Cobblers and Katahdins with varied sacks and pack sizes.
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Baltimore
Jerseyland
Usis Jerseyland
Halehavens
Golden Jubilees
Del
Eastern Shore
Seba
Funeral notices for Cora Lee Bailey and Frank James Huff
Cora Lee Bailey, 61, of Hotchkiss died at home July 18. Funeral July 21 at Hotchkiss Church of God, Rev. Ellison officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers and flowerbearers named. Frank James Huff, 57, of Lester died July 18. Funeral July 20 at Lester First Church of God, Rev. Lusk and Rev. Woolford officiating. Burial in Canaday Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
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Bailey Bailey
Cora Lee Cook
Hotchkiss
Caffee Funeral Home
Hotchkiss Church of God
Thomas Ellison
Sunset Memorial Park
Hub. Huff
Frank James
Lester
Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home
Lester First Church of God
Bill Lusk
Shelby Woolford
Canaday
Glen View
Claude Webb
John Cochran
Harry Utt
Ed Codgees
Steve Birchfied
Grady Miler
Rent a Floor Sander and Finish Stock Ad
Beckley Ice and Fered Co offers floor sander edger vibrator and belt sanders plus Fabulon floor finish in stock at 405 Prince St dial 9389 for rental and supplies.
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Beckley Ice and
Fered CO
Prince St
Dial
Classified Ad Display Summary
Situations Wanted offers alterations with years of experience in men’s and ladies’ clothing and a phone number 3298. House raising or moving, block laying, basement building, concrete floors, no down payment, free estimates by contract by W. B. Jones. Also listed: beautiful blonde cocker puppies registered for $15, dial 8620.
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Sam Oliver
Beckley
R. L
J. H. Stinson
East Beckley
Roy A. Jones
Mullens
Welch
W. Va
Eva Bailey
Glen Fork
Toner Concrete CO
Beaver
W. B. Jones
Aes Oy
Dial
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Washington
Post Office Department
Susan B. Anthony
Library of Congress
Santa Monica
Calif
Fortune
Doris Duke
Superior Court
Jerry Giesler
RKO Radio Pictures, Inc
General Tire & Rubber Co
Thomas F. O'Neil
Howard Hughes
Atlanta
Chicago
Richard J. Daley
Westbury
Long Island
Daytona Beach
Fla. W
Ocean Beach
Wethersfield, Conn
John B. Donahue
Robert N. Malm
Connecticut
Donahue
Malm
Take My Place
Frances Sarah Moore
Chapter
Breck
Merry-O’s
Landon McCrae
Merryo
Rowena
Omar
Manhattan
Austria
Vienna
Nahum Goldmann
Committee For
Goldmann
Charleston
Board of Public Works
State Tax Department
Siemers
Dan Pietrantozzi
Sidney Jackson
Chet
Turf Restaurant
Pass Beckley
Quesenberry & Webb Funeral Home
Amos F Quesenberry
Mgr
Quesenberry & Webb Funeral Home, Inc
Vance Drive
Homeseekers Land & Building Co
Beckley Dial
Merideth
R. C. Egnor
Oak Hill
Logan
Kyle Davis
Beckle
Paul Thompson
Rupert
Clintonville
Bluefie Monument Co
Bluefield
Rock OF Ages
Sears Monument
Harper Rd
Fred Davis
Eterior
Lafe Pettry
W. E. Harvey
Leon Rose
Fayette
Hop
New Beckley
Marguerite
Del-Mar
Neville St
B. E. Silverman
H. C. Kinzer
Lovitz Television
Montgomery Ward
Bill’s TV
William K
Bill” Ward
Halstead
Wright
Crab Orchard
Radio and TV Repair Service
GEO
Sparks
Ashworth
Firestone
RCA Victor
Zenith
John W. Eye
Durac
Yean-Williams Service
Shady Spring
Cam
Thompson
Health Department
James Deering
Bob Daniels
James
Frank’s Plumbing & Heating
GMC
Sprague Mutual of
Omaha
Combs St. Beckley
Dia
AAVON
Venetian Blind Cleaners
Lewis Transfer CO
MT. Hope
Gray Lumber Company
Cyril “Cy” Lilly
Lilly
Midway
Bill Honaker
Temple St
R. F. Baker
Raleigh County Bank
Mutual of Omaha
Combs St
Southern
Hollywood
Dept
Memphis
Tenn
Coolridge
Holston
Arnold Holston
Wilson St
Kay
Watertown
Massachusetts
C. S. Bracken
Gauley Bridge
Hotel Hill
Beckley Newspapers
W. S. Gregg
Payme
iCo. al
Means Lumber CO
Sisson St
Herbert Kiser
Allstate Insurance CO
Whitener Roofing & Heating Co
City Ave
Sinks
Maxwell & Keyser
Prince St. Dial
American Glass & Mirror CO. Inc
Herbert Atha
South Oakwood
Durall
Beckley Lumber
North Oakwood
S Co. Dial
Tractor
M. G. Champ
Mar
Princeton
Kelly Brooks
Pineville
N. C
FORD
Plymouth
Chevrolet
Beckley Tire & Rubber CO
South Fayette St
S&h
B.f.goodrich
Goodrich Lifesaver
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