Lt Noren to Leave Beckley Army Recruiting Station
Lt. Nornen ends two years nine months at Beckley West Virginia recruiting station as he begins 30 day leave then 18 weeks training at Fort Benning Georgia. He will be reassigned to Germany after schooling and is married with two children. Lt Murphy to take temporary command of the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beexley
la. Williams Noven
U. S. Army
Noven
Fort Benning
Georgia
Noren
Beckley
Gennany
William E. Noren
Waltham
Mass
Kathren L. Cook
Thomas Cook
Reya Cook
Germany
Army
West Virginia
United States Army
William Murphy
Jtoral
Murphy
Hope
Ines
Marie Lancianese
Mount
Heels-a-Plenty May Step Into Beckley Shops
Vito Rizzi of the Liberty Shoe Shop in Beckley plans to make his own heels-a-plenty after obtaining a sample from England. He notes the popular heels are hard to get in the United States and expects production will take some time before Beckleyans can buy them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vito Rizzi
Liberty Shoe
Neville St
England
Ue Rizzi
Bargains at Goodwill Thrift Shop Beckley
Frank Romanuk runs the Goodwill Thrift Shop on Prince Street offering deep discounts from 25 cent ties to suits and dresses at low prices. Funds support aid efforts. profits help others, with Friday and Saturday heavy shopping days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Wren
Frank Romanux
Goodwill Thrift
Prince Street
Romanuk
Goodwill Thrift Store
Charleston
Rom‘anuk
Beckley
Czech Jews Face Gloomy Future
Prague reports a bleak outlook for Czech Jewry as Nazi persecution drains communities. Extermination tactics decimate the population, most survivors migrate to Israel or the West, rabbinic leadership is scarce, and there is grave concern over dwindling youth. Only 30 of 437 communities remain with about 10 000 Jews in Bohemia and Moravia, down from 103 000 in 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Sigmund Freid
Franz Kafka
Israel
Bohemia and
Moravia
Teamsters Vote To Shift Control In Western Conference
SAN DIEGO The Western Conference of Teamsters voted to adopt a new constitution shifting control from appointive to elective officers. The plan awaits ratification at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters convention in Miami in September. Frank Brewster of Seattle remains chairman, having been appointed by International President Dave Beck. Brewster was later convicted in Washington DC federal court of contempt of Congress for refusing to answer an investigating committee’s questions. The conference oversees 11 Western states plus Hawaii Alaska and British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Teamsters
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Miami
Fla
Frank Brewster
Seattle
Dave Beck
Brewster
Washington, D. C
Congress
Hawaii
Alaska
British Columbia
Enlists in Air Force at Lackland AFB San Antonio
Lee J. Roy of Charleston enlisted in the United States Air Force at the local Recruiting Station on June 14 and was assigned to Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas. More women than men are being used on airport control tower microphones because feminine tones come across more clearly than a man's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AIR Force
United States Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Tex
Lee J. Roy
Charleston
Chinese critics of Reds apologize amid political shifts
In Hong Kong prominent Chinese who condemned Mao Zedong’s regime began recanting their harsh words. Chang Po-chun China’s minister of communications and Democratic League leader apologized, saying he is greatly ashamed of himself. A Raleigh County suit also seeks twenty thousand dollars in court action against an attorney in a separate matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Mao Tze-lung
Chang Po-chun
Red China
Democratic League
Pea
Cns
Chang
I. C. Hooker
Josephine
Beckley Police Court Hears One Defendant Fined
Beckley Police Court collected 147.50 for the night session. Noy Meadows of Beckley pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 22.50 by Judge C Berkley Lilly after admitting no memory of profanity. Meadows was fined 17.50 for intoxication and 5 for profanity. Officer Wooten testified to repeated cursing. Albert Lamar of Beckley forfeited a 354 bond after arrest for driving with a revoked license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Noy Meadows
C. Berkley Lilly
Meadows
Thomas Wooten
Albert Lamar
Rhodell Briefs Post July 11 Meeting For Society
Rhodell Methodist Women postpone the regular meeting of the Women’s Society of Christian Service to Thursday July 11 due to the holiday. Local residents and guests are noted visiting relatives in Ohio, Illinois, Florida and Missouri. A Marlinton veteran, Hewes, completed overseas duty and plans Nashville assignment. funeral rites held in Marlinton.
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Rhodell
RNS
Women's Society of Christian Service
Rhodell MethodistsChurch
Pansye Whittaker
Mary Hornbuckle
Charles
Columbus
Velyo Crisp
Crisp
Mhodell
A. O. Kagey
Nacie Maloney
Sherill Young
Bill Craghead
Painesville
Jimmie Dickerson
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
David Dickerson
Cape Girardeau
Miss
Sarah Dickerson
Isobel Vass
Sophia
Roy Crum
Recentedys
Nathan Meadows
Mary Frances
Matthew
Lakewood
Ill
Lacy A. Meadows
Estie Meadows
Samuel M. Meadows
Elmer Meadows
Coal City
A. J. Lucas
Layland
Ronnie Barker
Hher
Wyoming General Hospital
Maltens
Darlene Layvonne
James R. West
New Lebanon
J. A. Perkins
Dallas Hartley
Paul Hartley
Hhis
Audrey M. Dilley
Marlinton
Orén
Sandy
Paula
Tommy
Debbie
Hartley
P.m
Hewes
Marie
Tracy Murdock
Allenside Melton Mortuary
Marlin
Junction
Berton
Shrewsbury
Basin
Nashville
Tenn
Anne Wailis
Washington, D. C
Earl Trail
Carol Smith
Rock] Falls
Mayflower Bible on view as local bidding opens
Raleigh residents can view an authentic Mayflower II Bible and a replica sailing vessel at the Christian Book Store on McCreery Street. Bids are being received for the Bible, one of 66 in the United States, with proceeds locally benefiting Appala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Atlantic Ocean
Christian Book Store
McCreery St
United States
Chian Bible Institute
Rites Incomplete For Mrs. Naomi Jackson
Naomi Jackson Tans died in a local hospital early this morning. Her body lies at Bildhie and Johnson Funeral Parlor pending completion of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Jackson
Bildhie and Johnson Funeral Parlor
Beckley Women’s Club Honors Winners at 17th Anniversary
Mrs Marcella Williams and Mrs Evenly Spradley of Beckley received gifts as first and second prize winners at the 17th Anniversary of the Young Women’s Club of the Central Baptist Church. Bernice Henry, club president, awarded prizes and led the meeting. A talent program followed in the church auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcella Williams
Evenly Spradley
Huntington Quartet to Sing at First Assembly Sunday
The Gospel Harmony Quartet from Huntington will perform at First Assembly of God Church Lit Valley Drive Sunday after Sunday School, which starts at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The new church addition will seat many, letting area residents hear the quartet after their own services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Waldron
Svill
Wreck Victim In Critical Condition After Multi Car Crash
Harold Lester, 30, of Heten, listed in critical condition at Beckley Hospital after his car left the road and hit a railroad embankment near Selen. Police said a separate crash at MacArthur Hill injured Freddie Persinger and Nellie Barnaby. A third collision near Stamford involved L Genz Knapp’s truck, with $500 damage.
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Harold Lester
Heten
Lester
Madge Waston Bower
Kuil
Beckley Hospital
Knapp Strack
Hel
MacArthur
MacArthur Hill
Persinger
Meee Aoi OU
Knapp
Turnpike and Other Police Transferred in WV Shakeup
State Police Superintendent Hazen Fair announced a broad transfer of officers affecting the Turnpike and three Turnpike State Police personnel. Trooper C W Tight moves to Company D Beckley, Sgt W R Seal to Moundsville, Trooper H A Lee to Wellsburg, Trooper J R Wayt to Logan, and Meador Casey to Company C Elkins with Dalton to Company B South Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
R. L. Casey
Co. C. Elkins
R. E. Dalton
Co. B
South Charleston
Pleasant Hills Oak Grove Cabell Heights Elect Officers
County group selects new officers for the upcoming year at a 7:30 p m meeting in the Community Building. Elected are Claude Hatcher chairman Kyle Davis Oak Grove vice chairman W R Daniels Pleasant Hills vice chairman Grover Zulant secretary Mrs Janet Pugh treasurer. Cabell Heights vice chair position awaits selection. A ham dinner is planned for July 13 from 6 to 9 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hills
Oak Grove-Cabell Heights
Claude Hatcher
Kyle Davis
Oak Grove
W. R. Daniels
Grover Zulant
Janet Pugh
Cabell! Heights
Transportation Offered for Fitzpatrick Park Benefit Dance
Transportation has been provided for those wishing to attend the benefit dance which begins today at Fitzpatrick Park at 9 p.m. A hayride truck will pick up passengers at the Merchant's Market and old company store at Raleigh, and Pack's Store in Beck ley around 8 p.m.
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Fitzpatrick Park
Merchant's Market
Old Company
Raleigh
Pack's
Beckley
Patrolman Wins 3000 Verdict Against Acca Club
Raleigh County jury awards Patrolman William A. Teubert 3000 in a defamation suit over a miscaptioned letter alleging misconduct at the Acca Club. Four days of testimony covered who was present New Year’s Eve and whether the letter concerned Teubert. Defendants named include city officials and several individuals plus the Acca Club.
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Beckley
William A. Teubert
Raleigh
Acca Club
Joseph Luchini
Teuberl
Tudor
Luchini
Healtb
Luchic
William A. Fink
Teubert. Fink
Cers
Otter
Teubert
G. Berk Lynch
Logan
J. T. White
Henry Mullens
H. F. Brown
Charlie Milner
Odell Gwynn
Jotth L. Lesgis Jr
Officer Wins Race With Youth in Beckley Break-Ins
Beckley police hunt a city juvenile involved in multiple break-ins after a cross-town race with an officer. The youth allegedly fled a residence on Bowling addition, was pursued to Vance Drive near the Beckley Detachment, crashed, and was arrested. He reportedly admitted to several burglaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Mme U
Girard-Wedding Planned at Camp Amid Court Bid
Camp Whittington hosts a planned wedding for Girard and American soldier William five in a quiet ceremony after his birth certificate arrived from Ottawa. The nuptials occur as he awaits a U.S. Supreme Court decision on possible transfer to a Japanese court for the killing of a scrap collector. Also noted is a Saturday food distribution at Crab Orchard Baptist Church by United Mine Workers Local 4578 for widows and unemployed miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kagohara
Japan
Haarvests
Seuoyama
Wiliam
Girard
Camp Whittington
U.S
Supreme Court
Miss Sueyama
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
United Mine Workers of America
New Lions Officers Installed At Beaver
New Beaver Lions Club officers were installed at Thursday night ceremonies. Jim Robinson was named president replacing E. M. Bartlett. Others named were Sherman Akers first vice president Roy Bottomly second vice president Harold Ward third vice president Lowell Lilly tail twister Rev Virgil Cook Lion Jamer and K K Oaks secretary. New board members named were T E Cox and James Trail. Four new club members joined at the dinner meeting initiated were Zina French Harold Mann Joe Fournay Harold Symmons. Girls State attendees Gypsey Rakes and Alice Cooper reported on activities and Robert Buckland reported on Boys State.
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The
Beaver Lions Club
Jim Robinson
E. M. Bartlett
Sherman Akers
Roy Bottomly
Harold Ward
Lowell Lilly
Virgil Cook
K. K. Oaks
T.E. Cox
James Trail
Zina French
Harold Mann
Joe Foureney
Harold Symmons
Gypsey Rakes
Alice Cooper
Girls State
Robert Buckland
Chambers Returns To Teaching After Long Raleigh County Career
B. B. Chambers, longtime Raleigh County School System assistant superintendent, expects a teaching assignment this September. A veteran of 43 years, he recalls one room schools at $4 a month and room and board costs, and traces a career spanning Marldyall College study, Marshall College graduate work, various principal roles, service in World War I, and leadership as county superintendent under both old and new systems. He plans to teach at least another year to qualify for Social Security benefits and sums up his life in teaching as a sequence of trials faded by friendships and service.
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B. B. Chambers
Raleigh
Chambers
Mardyall College
Marshall
Oceana
France
Germany
Clear Fork
Fairview
Bolt
Mount View
Marshall College
P County
Raleigh County
Beckley District Boards ‘of Education and Seminary
Held
B. H. Waite
Chambers County
Board of Education
Beckley
West Virginia University
Trap Hall High School
Thava
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Mayflower Bible
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the Gospel Harmony Quartet
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