Change in Conservation Commission Appointments This Week
Charleston and Wheeling figures emerge as likely appointees as the conservation commission prepares for a reorganization under a 1943 act. The seven member body will include one from each district and an at large member with terms expiring 1945. Nominees and confirmations follow governor M. M. Neely’s reorganizing moves.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Conservation Commission
Irving 4. Cohen
Percy H. Hornbrooke
Wheeling
John Addair
Jaeger
A. B
Bert” Knight
Fairmont
Knight
Hornbrook
Cohen
Addair
M. M. Neely
Neely
Robert H. Miller
Keeth Funeral Set Today for Ethel Keeth
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm at the Church of God in Coal City for Mrs. Ethel Keeth of Pemberton who died Thursday in Huntington hospital. She leaves husband Doe Keeth four children Dorothy Herndon Faustin and Lois all at home two brothers Raymond Mawkins of Pulaski VA and Robert Hawkins of Pemberton her parents Mr and Mrs Neil Mawkins two sisters Mrs Nellie Dunn and Mrs Tarie ONeal of Prince provisional location details included.
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Church of God
Coal City
Ethel Keeth
Pemberton
Huntington’ Hospital
Doe Keeth
Dorothy
Herndon
Faustin
Lois
Raymond Mawkins
Pulaski
Virginia
Robert Hawkins
Neil "Mawkins
Nellie "Dunn
Tarie O'Neal
Prince
Dodgers Lose Lead as Cardinals Top Phillies 1-0
In St Louis, the Cardinals beat Philadelphia 1 to 0, taking first place in the NL as Brooklyn lost to Chicago 3-2. Stan Musial delivered the lone hit driving in the run in the sixth, extending his hitting streak to 22 games. The Dodgers fell despite two eighth inning runs, with Chicago’s Hack driving in the decisive run and Henry Wyse sealing the Cubs win.
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Ray Prim
Moose Hardware Postponed Game Wednesday Feature in Softbal Week
Moose and Beckley Hardware, both undefeated, are set for a postponed Wednesday softball clash that could crown the week’s feature, pending Hardware’s Monday win over Wooddell’s. Wooddell’s surprised Black Knight Thursday while Moose beat Elks, with Elks vs Remeco on Monday.
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Remeco
Moose
Rick Knight
Wooddell
Black Knight
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Riks
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Hicks
Rochimuez
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Tatas
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Hoffman Pace
Ivaller
Oren
Micher-Thicbanan
Goodwin
Mondort
Flowers
Curb Lice Mites This Year Plea For Farmers
Poultry extension specialist J B Smith of West Virginia University urges farmers to curb lice and mites as part of the state wartime feed program. He advises dusting birds with sodium fluoride, or treating roost poles with nicotine sulfate to control pests, and thorough cleaning of houses and equipment with oil or creosote to reach cracks and crevices.
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Morgantown
J. BR. Smith
Smith
West Virginia University
Miles
National and American League Games Across Regions
Major league schedules list several matchups including Brooklyn Chicago and New York Pittsburgh with multiple pitchers noted. Detroit Washington and Cleveland Philadelphia feature key batterymates and pitchers. Citizens are cautioned by Dr H R Dupuy Berkeley County health officer about a potential rabies epidemic after an infected animal was found locally.
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Detroit
Washington
Trout
Overmire
Candini
Pyles
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Grove
Judd
Terry
Martinsburg
H.R. Dupuy
Berkeley County
Beckley Bowling Night and Local Scores Summary
Beckley hosts a community bowling event from 7 to midnight with receipts to the center. Jean King dominates Clinton Cuthreill in four games, while Omer Mason bowls against his daughters. W. L. Hump leads Major League average at 193. Quality Lumber tops Modern Furniture in three games. Women’s nights noted. theater ticket contacts listed.
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Jean King
Clinton Cuthreill
Jean
Clinton
W. L. Hump
Quality Lumber
Modern Furniture
Rinky Dinks League Results and Standings
Saturday results show Harper Road 9 forfeit over Troop 68, Stotesbury 9 over Crab Orchard. Standings list Hussling Morans .401, Crab Orchard 1.000, Troop 68 .250, Flying Aces 3.000 with weekly schedule including Harper Road vs Mabscott and Stotesbury vs Troop 68, plus a postponed Harper Road vs Mabscott game.
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Harper Road
Troop 68
Stotesbury
Crab Orchard
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Hussling Morans
Mabscott
Flying Aces
Fly Aces
Wussling Morang
Mabscott Flying Aces
Lazzeri Learns Baseball in Minors as Player Manager
Tony Lazzeri, 33, stars as playing manager of the Wilkes-Barre Barons in the Class A Eastern League while teaching green youngsters and veterans alike. He recalls the 1946 World Series loss to St Louis and notes his pride in Lefty Grove as the era’s great pitcher.
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Lazzeri
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Yan
New York Giants
San Francisco
Portsmouth
Toronto
Yankees
Grover Cleveland Alexander
St Louis Cardinals
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Bluestone Church Reunion and Revival Begin Today
The Bluestone Baptist Church at Dumping Branch holds a reunion today announced by Rev. Charles Jimerson Walker. Mrs. Bessie Woodrum of Beckley, a licensed evangelist and teacher, will speak at 1 o'clock. A revival series starts Sunday night for ten days or two weeks with services each evening at 8 o'clock. the public is invited.
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Old Bluestone, Baptist Church
Dumping Branch
Charles Jimerson Walker
Bessie Woorruim
Beckley
Woodrum
Biuestone
Parkerburg Mayor Goes To War In World War II
Parkerburg's mayor Earl Stephens has earned a captain's rating in the U S Army's provost marshal division and is sent to a Michigan training camp. Councilman Golden Underwood acts as mayor and continues control of waterworks and finance while Carlton Welch serves in the Navy since February 1942.
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Associated Press
Parkersburg
Golden Underwood
Earl Stephens
U.S. Army
Michigan
Department of Accounts and Finance
Unederwood
Soldier Missing in Action List and Local Death Notices
Washington report lists 80 soldiers missing in action including Staff Sgt Harold C Richardson son of Mrs Versha A Richardson of Charleston WV Donnie Rhodes 65 Spencer former department store owner and auto dealer died after a three week illness
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Washington
United States
War Department
Harold C. Richardson
Ars. Versha A. Richardson
Charleston
W. Va
Spencer
Donnie Rhodes
Bluefield Man Beaten by Mother In Law in Domestic Dispute
A Bluefield husband became the target of a severe assault during a domestic dispute with his wife’s mother. The incident arose amid a heated argument in the home, leaving the man battered and seeking medical attention. Further details on injuries or charges were not provided in the readable text.
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Associated Press
Bluefield
Giants Prepare For Sunday Games Amid War Jobs
New York Giants coach Steve Owen discusses recruiting players who work in shipyards and factories for Sunday games. Clubs consider wartime work schedules, aiming for a uniform league plan. He jokes about assembling a team Sunday morning to run signals in hotel lobbies if needed.
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Associated Press
NEW York
New York Football Giants
Steve Owen
Steve
Giants
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Gunder Haegg Arrives in United States on tanker
Swedish distance running champion Gunder Haegg arrived in New Orleans aboard the safe-conduct tanker Saturnus but was delayed indefinitely by routine customs investigations. Swedish consul Robert Plant said it was unclear when Haegg would be allowed to depart the port city.
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Associated
Tress
New Orleans
Grunder Haegg
Robert Plant
Jaberian Chief Enters Hospital in New York
Liberia's President Edwin Barclay arrived at a New York hospital for joint disease treatment and possible leg operation. Mayor La Guardia announced the indefinite postponement of Monday's city reception at City Hall amid the visit.
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Associated Press
New York
Edwin Barclay
Liberia
City Hall
la Guardia
Two Women Jailed After Fracas on Indecent Language
In Bluefield, two women were jailed after a disturbance. They faced charges of intoxication, using indecent and profane language, and assault.
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