Republican district conference to be held in Beckley
Mrs Reginald Meyers district director of the West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs announces the Sixth District Republican Conference in Beckley on July 29 A luncheon at First Methodist Church and a banquet at the Beckley Elks Club with Dan Louchery as luncheon speaker The Raleigh County Republican Women's Club sponsors the one day event open to women from Kanawha Logan Boone and Raleigh counties Reservations are handled by Mrs Harold Miller president of the Raleigh County Republican Women
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Reginald Meyers
West Virginia
Raleigh County
Republican Women's Club
Kanawha
Logan
Boone
Raleigh
Harrison County
Republicans
Congress
Harold Miller
Republican Women
Police Update on Beckley Arrests and Bonds
John Albert Knight of East Beckley was released from Raleigh County Jail on a $20 bond after a speeding arrest. Two Beckley youths were released to their parents after burglary charges. no prosecution planned. Jack Greer of Stamford was jailed on felonious assault charges after waiving preliminary hearing and remanding to the Grand Jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Albert Knight
East Beckley
Raleigh
Beckley
Knight
Jack Greer
Stamford
W. A. Burke
Katie Mitchell
Greer
Miss Mitchell
Stainless Paze for piles offers instant relief and healing
A promotional note touts Stainless Paze as a three action remedy for swollen piles. It claims immediate pain and itching relief, reduced swelling and inflammation, and promotion of tissue healing, with suppositories or ointment available at druggists.
Worry Clinic Advises On Marital Tensions And Divorce
Lois M 32 reports years of verbal cruelty from husband Jim leading to a crisis. After Dr George W Crane’s guidance they show six weeks of calm and loving behavior. The piece argues for medico psychological advice in newspapers and notes divorce risks and the need for relationship education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois M
Lois
Jim
Les
Loe
America
Tales Of A Tough Guy Boyington Capsule Review
Marine corps colonel and Medal of Honor holder Gregory Boyington recounts his tough guy image and World War II flying exploits. The memoir blends gritty recollections from Guadalcanal to prisoner experiences with candid, rough talk and reflections on his career in Claire Chennaults Flying Tigers and the Marines.
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Marine Corps
Gregory
Pappy’ Boyington
Boyington
Far East
Claire Chennault
Flying Tigers
Guadalcanal
Siot
Russell Islands
Choiseul
Max Miller
Miller
Board Acts On Personnel Changes In Raleigh County Schools
The Raleigh County Board of Education approved all personnel recommendations from Superintendent Sherman Trail. The actions include resignations, appointments, transfers, leaves of absence, and placements across elementary and high schools with various staff named and positions updated.
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Raleigh County Board of Education
Sherman
Trail
Erin Thompson
Elliott
Mona
Farley
Slab Fork
Betty Jo Craig
Eccles
William Zebrook
Collins
Gladys
Burford
Stoco
Florence Meadows
Sam’s
Ruth Milam
Mt. View
Frankie GC
Wilkes
Sylvia
Frances Straughan
Sophia
Kathryn Covey
Shumate
Mary Frances Houchins
Beaver
Katheryn Ennis
Midway
Frances Smith Cowley
Dorothy
Pauline Jarrett
Coal City
Central
Luther F. Okes
Glade Creek
Maxwell Hill
Ray Bennett
Grandview
Alma Carper
Hollywood
Angelina Milano
Tams
Mollie B. Mc
Famous Photographers Tell How Candid Recordings Feature Voices
Irving Desfor reports on a new hour-long LP from Louis Stetmer titled Candid Recordings. It gathers 10 photographers Weegee Cartier-Bresson Rothstein Hoban Halsman Stern Rawlings Gowland and Baum sharing methods, philosophies, and studio anecdotes about creativity, technique, and photojournalistic insight.
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Irving Desfor
AP Newsfeatures
Louis Stetmer
Weegee
Henri Cartier-Bresson
Arthur Rothstein
Bruce ‘Downes
Tana Hoban
Philippe Halsman
Bert Stern
Ralph Baum
John Rawlings
Peter Gowland
Henri Cartier-Bressant
Hshu
Rev. H. E. Davis Speaks at Raleigh NAACP Meeting
The Rev. H. E. Davis will be guest speaker at 7 30 p m Thursday for the Raleigh County NAACP meeting at Central Street Baptist Church. Davis is a delegate to the national conference in Cleveland Ohio July 8 13. All members urged to attend.
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H. E. Davis
Raleigh County
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Davis
Cleveland
Central Street Hapatist
Beckley Group To Attend International Jehovahs Witnesses Meet
About 27 members of the Beckley congregation will travel to New York City for an international convention from July 27 to August 3. Presiding minister James Hutchens says attendees and other interested locals are invited to join meetings at Kingdom Hall, 108 1/2 Heber Street.
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Beckley Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses
New York City
James €. Hutchens
Beckley Congregation
Christian Assembly
Kingdom Hail
Heber St
Six West Virginia postmaster nominees sent to Senate floor
Senator John D. Hoblitzell Jr. says six West Virginia nominations for postmasters have cleared the Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee and move to the Senate floor. The approved candidates are Elmer R. Shafer of Caldwell, Dempsey Dale Lilly of Coal City, Lawrence L. Boyles of Mill Creek, and Franklin N. Phares of Valley Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
West Virginia
John D. Hoblitzell Jr
WVA
Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee
Elmer R. Shafer
Caldwell
Dempsey Dale Lilly
Coal City
Lawrence L. Boyles
Mill Creek
Franklin N. Phares
Valley Beach
Blake's Compromise Would Cut Beckley National Guard Units
West Virginia plans under a compromise reorganization would reduce the National Guard from 50 to 32 units, with Beckley among five cities losing units. Blake says 40 percent cut and specific battalion eliminations, plus two new units, while preserving the 31-city distribution and maintaining essential coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake
Beckley
West Virginia National Guard
William E. Blake
Will
Charleston
Bluefield
Huntington
Parkersburg
Army National Guard
West Virginia
National Guard Bureau
Moundsville
468Th Field Artillery Batta
How To Buy A Used Sewing Machine
Dorothy Roe outlines steps to choose a reliable used sewing machine. Buy from reputable manufacturers or outlets, prefer durable heads over cabinets, seek round bobbins and belt drives, ensure full servicing and warranty, inspect belts wiring and lint, and test at varied speeds. A good used machine retains value and may include buying guidance and trade‑in notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Roe
Associated Press
City approves moving Duncan-Catron frame building
Beckley council grants permission to relocate Duncan-Catron Motor Car’s frame building from Valley Drive to Neville Street at Ewart Avenue. Move allowed if city permits are secured by August 1 before zoning commission meets August 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley City
Duncan- Catron Motor Car
Valley Drive
Neville Street
Ewart Avenue
Planning and Zoning Commission
Motor Company
P-Z Commission
City Recorder's Office
Otis Lyons
Bernard Martin
Martin
Firemen's Pension Board
Beaver Avenue
Alma C. Wooker
A. K. Minter
Cannery Opens in Raleigh County for First Day
The Raleigh County Cannery operated for the first day this year with about 15 people using the facilities to can apple sauce and beans. Director William B. Connoley said apple butter requires an appointment to ensure proper facilities. The cannery will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays until further notice.
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Raleigh County
William B. Connoley
County Vocational School
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