Doan Elected Pastor for Seventh Consecutive Year
Freewill Baptist Church members held annual officers election naming Rev. Doan pastor for the seventh straight year. Mae Spade elected clerk and Johnny Spade treasurer. Mrs. Meals named public chair. Married vows exchanged at Fayetteville Baptist Church for Phyllis Spade and Herbert McGrady with reception following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regier Swait
Venter Oak Hill
Phyllis MM
Spade
Herbert E. McGrady
Fayetteville Baptist Church
Roy PF
McCeleland
Imr
J. ML Spade
W. PL McGrady
Fayelte‘ville
Riles Set For W. M. Gwinn II Riles services held
Wallace M. Gwinn of Beary Mountain died Saturday after a yearlong illness. Riles begin at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at his home with burial at Anderson Cemetery Maplewood. Funeral 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at Maple Wood chapel officiated by Rev. Paul Bowen. Glen Jea Heplsier Start Weiler.
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Riles
Wallace M. Gwinn
Beary Mountain
Maple Wood Chapel
Paul Bowen
Summnerlee
Anderson Cemetery
Maplewood
Heplsier
Weiler
Circle Plans for Church Anniversary at Mount Hope
Circle Two of Mr Hoge Presbyterian Church gathered at the Neely home for a Bible lesson led by Mrs C J Evans and a survey by Miss Marie Carper. The group announced the church’s 50th anniversary in July and planned a dinner for the congregation. Members and guests included Mrs Y H Aper and many others as socialRefreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register Statt
Weller - Mount Hope
Strs
Conrad Neely
Stella Spinks
Mr. Hoge Presbyterian Church
Neely
C.J. Evans
Marie Carper
C. E. Jones
YH. A. Per
Marie Carser
Mis
Viralnia Ceaver
Bertha Johnson
Larella Jones
Gorge ‘Tes
W. C. ‘Thomson
Bors) Vickers
Mike Vickers
Nesly
Mie. Spinks
Flat Top Men fined for intoxication in Oak Hill
Three Flat Top men appeared before Magistrate W A Level in Oak Hill. Richmond and Powers were fined for intoxication, with additional penalties and a possible jail sentence for stealing gasoline and damaging an automobile. The case also mentions a Mr. Barlow of Minion and a visiting serviceman from Fort Worth with brief local social notes.
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Flat Top
Oak Hill
Oak Hitl
Ter
W. A. Level
L. HH
Davis
Howard Powers
Golden Richmond
Flat Tip
Richmond and
Powers Secret
Robert Barlow
Minion
Berlin Tensions Blur On Power and Unions
A muddled report notes Col Frank Montty saying progress in Berlin while Western supplies face hampered power. Soviet led trade union leaders oppose a general strike, fearing it would fail. U S authorities blame Communists for moves to destabilize the city. A U S courier detained for speeding in the Russian sector is released after warning.
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Col
Frank [. Montty
Berlin
Aber
Hsmp
U.S
Warnehiing
Vassily DB
Sokolovaky
Mili
Amesi~ Yan
NASA
Bluestone Pioneer Camp Seeks 200 Attendees at Oak Hill
About 200 children are expected to attend the Bluestone Pioneer Camp at Bluestone Dam site near Oak Hill. The event, directed by Rev Charles McNuit of Pineville, runs July 4 through 10 with activities including swimming, athletic periods, and evening vesper services.
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Bluestone Pioneer Camp
Hockwall
Nurtles
Cancer Tag Day Sales Net $240
Cancer tag day drive raises about $240 with Boy Scouts Brownies and Girl Scouts selling tags. Sponsored by the Business and Professional Women's Club. Volunteers listed include Beverly flakes Elizabeth Taylor Patty Anty Blow Charlotte Slater Sib by Keatly Carroll Lyons Hetty Baker Ann Nelson Mary Dicker son Judith Huddleston Jeane Burgess Sue Tinson Barbara Herndon Charlie Moses Gary Wallins Berry Zeke Danny Owens Joe Lewis Bolu tintty Billy Baker Jack Grosser Everett Stewart John toward Sect B C Woods Frankie Brow J A Wale chairperson Dorothy Blake Miss Clare Mayne Miss A ster Brooks and Miss Dolores Rinott.
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Chuir
Beverly
Flakes
Elizabeth ‘Taylor
Patty! T Anty Blow
Charlotte Slater
Sibby Keatly
Carroll Lyons
Hetty Baker
Ann Nelson
Mary Dicker Son
Judith Hu
Oaks Hill Personals Show Summer Visits Across States
Oak Hill social notes list numerous visitors and patrons spending time with relatives. Hickmond of Chicago and Miss Evans of Lackey pause at grandparents AN and G E Evans. Ford’s daughter Porathy resumes studies in Charleston after a two week family stay. Georgie Beverly from Bel Stone Cap visits her brother and sister in law the Beverlys. Bunch and Tommy of Alexandria accompany others visiting relatives. Davis of Jacksonville spends weeks with Trephew family. Kirby and daughters Divine and Hoseday join Athens hosts. Gwen of Cincinnati visits his parents in Bleet. Carlsons return home to Flushing after work visit with Mrs. Stover and Mrs. Chandell. Miles family guests include Mrs Dorn Miles and Maude Miles and Betty Miles. Armudd and Tiny also noted among visitors.
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Equise Hickmond
Chicago
G. A. Baum Bau
Mary Jo Evans
Lackey
G. BE. Evans
A. A. Busimgartner
Chesnut Aveotte
Niess
Porathy
Ford
St. Francis
Charleston
Dire
F. Ford
Georgie Beverly
Bel Stone Cap
Vay
AL. Beverly
James W. Bunch
Tommy
Alexandria Va
Dy F. Maddy
Dina
Sid Belane
Boomer
Howard Stover
Ray Chandell
Bi Carlson
Daighter
Neoinf Ruth
Flushing
X. Yu
Dorn ‘Miles
Mies
Maude Miles
Russeed Miles
Mary Fligabeth
Betty Miles
Linebell
Glen Jean Saitor Ends War Effort With Navy Visit
Ralph Yksins of Glen Jean joined the U S Navy destroyer squadron aboard a westward vessel, sailing to Newport Rhode Island after a three month voyage. The crew toured several ports and capitals during shore leaves, meeting local officials and enjoying the high seas itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iglen
Jean Saitor
Europe
Glen Jean
Nentice
Wesley & Rus
Fon
Ads
Ralph Yksins
Newport
R. 1
Westwater
Jalirvean
Representative Lodge's Italian Broadcasts on WRUL Stir Debate
The article describes Mrs. Francesca Lodge, wife of Rep. Toho Davis, organizing international broadcasts on WRUL to Italy and Hatien listeners. It notes her programs aim to inform Italians about the U.S. beyond stereotypes, with talks by senators and representatives and recordings sent from Washington. WRUL, founded 1935, operates as World Radio University with government and State Department ties during WWII.
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Washington
America
WRUL
Valen
Rpis
Prancesca
Weir
Francesca
Tia
Toho Davis
Lodge
R-Coutt
Italy
Herits
Hand
Luent Hatien
Wits
Viene
WHUL
Berta
Rockefelles Foundation
World Radio’ University
Vi of America
Voice of America
Cnch
State Department
Mus
Boston
Capitol
Lede
Baldwin
Ives
R-D
Rep
Keating
Swraner Welles
Blind Kegler Rolls 300 Game
WUNBAR AL Wells of South Ibaneston bowled a perfect 300 under a curtain that hid his sighted partner. A scorekeeper reportedly guided the blinds in a contest at the Dunbar Bowling Center as Wells achieved his first perfect game, amid notes of a historic strike run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Wells
South
Ibaneston
Lin
Howeve Stephens
Dunbar
Swithh
Billy Igany
Wells
Stephens
Pune
Annexation Vote Sets Charleston Population Rise
Residents of Charleston voted on an annexation plan that would add about 4000 people to the city. The proposal, developed over 17 months after a February 1947 fire, aims to extend police and fire services and other municipal protections to the newly proposed area.
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Capyval
Charleston
Valet
North Chateston
Sublerhan Acea
Injured Man Receives Treatment At Local Hospital
An injured man identified as Wilvert Lewis of Glen Jean Neate remains in Oak Hill Hospital for treatment after sustaining abdominal injuries during an incident Saturday night. Hospital attendants report he is in stable condition as medical staff attend to his wounds.
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Hy Hessee
Silt Weller
Wilvert Lewis
Glen Jean Neate
Hill
Heavy Business Activity Shifts Through Oak Hill
Oak Hill reports a bustling business day with miners and families spending heavily on groceries clothing hardware and furniture. Stores show strong sales with high demand for vacations clothing and refrigerators while banks note large bill exchanges and a crowded week end amid few arrests and a sick customer fleeing with an expensive reel.
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Weiler
al. P. Pharris
Teller
New River Banking, and eTrust Company
Wems
Tie
B. Clower
Oak
Italy Exhibits Its Old Relics In Florence Exhibition
In Florence a summer exhibition displays priceless medieval furnishings recovered by the United States Army from German depredations. The Palzzo Strozzi hosts Rav ancient furniture from private collections and religious orders, with pieces dating to the 14th and 15th centuries. Dr. Mario Vannini Vaccari notes many treasures were secretly hidden or taken abroad, and the Americans aided in recovering them, revealing Italy’s once-hidden riches in art.
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C. KR. Brostne
AP Stald Weiler
Florence
Gerrit
Haly
Palazza Strozzi
Mueum
Mary
Giolla
Donatello
Palazeo Strogei
Mario Vannini-Vaccnli
C. Florence
Fine Arts Commission
Vannini
Local Rotarians Attend District Assembly
Three Beckley Rotarians Bell early to attend the Bath District assembly of Rotary International. Co Lb Wilson newly elected president Odi Casali and dae Fazio named among about 125 Rotarians from West Virginia and Northwest to Odie who represent 2100 district members. The conference includes 8 clubs and is presided by Tee director of rsty ministerial draining at College. Retiring governor Tr. Feagk pfacsh of Athens steps down. Tamalas to officially assume duties.
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Beckley
Bath
Rotary International Bet
Wilson
Odi Casali
Dae Fazio
West Virginia
Norfhestste
Odie
Aunty Ty
Tee
Rsty
Wil
Ime
Tamalas
Tr. Feagk Pfacsh
Athens
Army Mechanics Dismantle Damaged Air Ship at Local Airport
Four Army mechanics dismantled an AT-6 after a crash near Berkley Mt. Hoye. The grounded craft, previously landed by an Army captain bound for Raleigh, suffered wing and landing gear damage. Two planes were flown to Lewisburg for repairs. Lawrence Smith of Oak Hill earned a private pilot’s license yesterday and passed the CAA exam.
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Berkley
Mt. Hoye
Duclay
Ranioke
Scat
Lewisburg
thomas d._ Murns
Multens
Soledt
Lawrence Smith
Oak Ui
CAA
Paul Neal
Twins Dying Day-Old Daughters Of Maxwell Family
Two day-old twin girls of Mrs. William F. Liks of Maxwell Hill died in a local hospital today. Funeral services are incomplete.
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Marte
Brenda Agnes Dilly
Daughturs
Willian F. Liks
Maxvwell Hii
Kopperston Children Begin Camp Activities
Kopperston children of coal miners start four weekly camps at Camp Thomas F. Lightfoot run by Hastern Gast and Fuel Associates for Heart is Mine workers. About 226 kids from Eccles, Stolesbury, Helen, Glen White and nearby counties will attend July 13 to 27, with a $10 fee covering private bus transportation to and from camp.
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Noisier
Kopperston
Kopperstyn
Thomas F. Lightfoot
Summner
Hastern Gast
Fuel Associates
Crile
Heart
Wyoming
Younty Renning
Eccles
Stolesbaury
Helen
Glen White
Wil
Foch
Bequeathed Stock Establishes WVU Law Scholarship
Stock from the late Patsie Duffy Kagntz of Charleston will fund a new West Virginia University College of Law scholarship. Patrick Koontz estate provided the shares. initial administration plan prepared by Dean J B Hardines. Society notes Koontz long served on the board of Governors. gifts total value at least 25000 dollars. Morristown Morning Ledger.
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Morgan Town
West Virkind University
Palsie Duffy Kagntz
Charleston
College of Law
Leamster
Patrick Koontz
Sion
Arthur A Xocale
Torney
Ij Stewart
Arthur Koontz
Rae
Haglee
Varrick Koonis
J. 2. Hardines
Arthur Kocita
Gover_nors
T Ie
The
University
Stewart Wrafe
Koontz
West Virginia
General Foreman Dies After Heart Attack at Eccles
Tubert Garr Blake a general foreman for the No. Eccles mine of Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates died at his residence after a heart attack. Born March 35 1897 in Mak Mill he had worked at Eccles 12 years and lived in Raleigh County. Survived by wife Pauline Wiley Blake he was active in Masonic and Shrine groups and a Roanoke Business College graduate. Funeral arrangements announced by the Methodist Temple.
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Mount Nabe
Beni Kedem Shrine
Charleston
Beckley Shine
Roanoke Businest College
Pauline Wiley Blake
Callees
Methodist Temple
W. Wy
Williams Jr
A.V. Faull
Colin Meo
Kénacid
Will
Carfax
Wise County
Wek
Ative
Fondsay
Buchan County
Honnion Erin
Teye
Vast Amril
Williams
Carborn
St. Paus
St. Paul
Wallace to Address Paying State Audience
Henry A. Wallace will speak at the West Virginia Progressive Party state convention on July 4. An admission charge is planned for Wallace at Knights of Mythias Hall, with an evening address at Municipal Auditorium. The convention will adopt a slate and send delegates to Philadelphia in July.
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Henry A. Wallace
Prograssive Party
West Virginia
Slike
Clive Rup
Wallace
United 5
Knights of Mythias
Krowles
Philadelphia
V0 Erect A Well ing Permit Issued At Orchard Avenue
The city recorder issued a building permit today to T. TD Combs for construction of a two and a half story brick house on Orchard Avenue at a cost of 7000 dollars.
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VO Erect Awelling T. TD. Combs
City Necordes
Orchard Avene
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Rulelph Negister
W. Va
Phyllis Spade
Herbert McGrady
Rev. Doan
Phyllis
Mercury
Lyn Mre Spadden
Mount Hope
Charles Dorsett
Sam McSpadden
White Oak
Lawson Jasper Motor Company
Merkwith
Mount Tope
Redising Bate
Fayetteville
National Guard
Fayolter
Tyne
Harry Stratey
Octiver
Delency Caldwell
Gautey
Bridge
Straley
Kanawha Valley
Myron Renick
Fayettevile
G. P. Pauley
J, Albans
Chester C. Butcher
Summers- Villes
Chaplais
Miami
Donald R. Wilson
Clarksburg
Nerroes
Virginia National Guards
LaFayette Amecin
Legion Post
Goxilieey
W. M. Gwinn
PrHaw
Sly Lee
Lyon
Schmon
Ant
Homer
Firlovcil Iy Hegister
Cpl. Waller J. Tapko
Catswell Air Force Base
Fe Worth
Texas
Beoy
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Oak Hill Guard
Ay Registre
Oak Hilf
Difanity
Trimad
James Ostridge
Dulridge
Fort Bnax
Ky Saad
Oaks Hill
Ronce
Man
Thea
Fiesta
Ricard Montsteen, Eapher Willi Zene
Rialto
MY Love
Robert Cummings
Claubette Cethert
T Walk Alone
Bust Vanesater
Lisateth
Scott
Kegler
Army Mechanics
Montag
Aia Fou
Maben
WVU
Rengiite Diakt
Mullens
Roeland
P. Sharp
Maten
Eric George
George
West Guilt Coal Company
Ott Park
Kar Sea
Es Mondas
Onana
Nocturne
George Part Lynn Barr
Virginia Hats
Cartoon—News
al Darke
Pare Eet Lindfors
WCEC
Sacred Heart
Lemert
Patter
Ralph Meclamy
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Purlas
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