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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1947

Page

6

Handicapped Veterans Slated for Jobs in Raleigh County Pool

Labor pool managers in Raleigh County announce a list of 150 handicapped veterans and disabled workers ready for placement. Beckley Employment Office records show careful interviewing and counseling to fit each candidate to suitable roles.

Raleigh County West Virginia Beckley M. B. Underwood Underwood William L. Meadows Veterans’ Employment Disabled American Veterans Organization Ina Carpenter Cook General ‘Office Germany

Baltimore Livestock Prices Reported for July 28

USDA cattle salable total 21 0 thousand with 1 600 cattle listed. trade moderately active overall, common beef cows slower. Slaughter cattle steady. fed steers 925 to 1205 pounds at 23.25 to 26.15. top load around 1 055 pounds at 28.00. Hogs steady with gains to 29.50. calves, stockers, and feeders show varied bids. sheep and lambs active with spring lambs 22.00 to 23.00 and ewes 3.50 to 7.50 depending on weight and quality.

Baltimore USDA

Harmons Welcome First Child Patsy Rae

Wyoming couple John and Wanda Harmon announce the birth of their daughter Patsy Rae weighing 2 3/4 pounds. The baby is their first child and was named Patsy Rae Ellis prior to marriage.

Harmons Register Wyoming John Harmons Pound Patsy Rae Harmon Wanda Rae Ellis

Beckley Property Valuations Rise for 1947 Figures

City records show Beckley property assessments totaling 18 570 495 for 1947, up from 16 279 635 last year, with increases across all classes. Class I personal property rises to 6 331 450, Class II real estate to 3 863 315, and Class IV real estate plus personal property and public utilities show gains, awaiting council review on August 5.

Beckley William P. Laren Ira Whitlock Budg Laren Recorder

Beckley Women Gathered Guests Mentioned In List

A long roster of Beckley women and guests is recorded, naming numerous attendees headed by Mrs. J. W. Ailstock and Mrs. Stuart Angell with relatives and friends including Mrs. Bert Gwinn of San Diego and Mrs. Fred Roschi. The note reflects a social gathering with widespread local and visiting participants.

T. R. Ragland Stuart “Angell Dave Keyser Len Seaman A. O. [Smith Robert G. Frénch It. R. Moore J. R., van Maeter Josephine. Allen Guest Bert Gwinn San Diego Calif Fred Roschi Josephine . Williams Earl ‘Holmes J. Frank. Vaughan R. G. Broaddus Oscar iWilliams A. S. Davenport T. R. Carney L. E. Shrewsbury L. G. Houser Kyle. Broyles J. Smith Hal Scott D. D. Daniels Harry Moran Thomas H. Wickham Paul Payne Topsy O’dell Roy Keyser Fred. Stone H. A. Sloan George W. Watkins L. L. Scherer

Edwight Women Injured in Auto Mishap

Ruth S Watts and Ada Marie Watts of Edwight were treated at Beckley Hospital after an automobile accident near Beckley at 11 p.m. Sunday. Ruth injured her back while Ada Marie sustained a possible fracture to her right shoulder blade. Both are listed in fair condition. police had no report of the crash.

Ruth. S. Watts Ada Marie ‘Watts Edwight Beckley Hospital Beckley Ruth Ada Marie

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