Agricultural Progress Shown in 1957 U S Farm Report
West Virginia extension specialists summarize the 1957Agriculture progress, noting farm assets at a record 188 billion dollars and owner equities at 168.4 billion while 96 percent of farms remain family operations. Exports reached 4.7 billion, soil bank cuts surpluses, and prices to farmers rose about 3 percent. The Rural Development Program expands to 30 states with a 30 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Agricultural Extension Service of
West Virginia University
Commodity Credit Corporation
Soil Bank
U. S. Government Printing Office
Washington
D.C
Braver Church Camps Offer Benefits for Youth Growth
Dr. Crane argues church summer camps foster independence and early college readiness. He cites examples from his own family and urges supporting underage clergy-led camps to steer youth toward vocational aims while providing wholesome, faith-based activities and social cohesion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane
Battle Ground Church
Indiana
Judy
Lake Geneva
Five and Under Crowned For Little Beaver Lake Derby
A 10 year old Maxwell Hill boy and a 5 year old S Kanawha SC girl won king and queen in the fifth annual Fishing Derby at Little Beaver Lake. Gary Humphrey won first with a 15 inch trout weighing 1 lb 4 oz. Patricia Ann Triggs weighed 12 1/2 oz with a 13 1/2 inch catch. Fifty two other prizes were awarded. the Raleigh County Rod and Gun Club sponsored the event attracting about 1,250 children and many spectators including swimmers and dancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell Hill
S. Kanawha Sc
Little Beaver Lake
Gary Humphrey
Bruce Humphrey
David C. Triggs
Patricia Ann Triggs
Patricia
Gary
Raleigh County Rod and Gun Club
Beckley Youths Face Police Court After Licenses Violations
A Beckley man John E. Washington 34 was released from Raleigh County Jail after posting a 116 bond for driving while drunk and without a city operator's license. Also released were John B. Elliott Jr. 16 on 25 bond for permitting an unlicensed driver and Albert English 17 ordered to appear on a city license offense. Wayne Woodson 18 was jailed on multiple license violations and speeding after being arrested driving Elliott's car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Raleigh
John E. Washington
John B. Elliott Jr
Wayne Woodson
Smoot Street
Elliort
Albert English
Workman Rites Planned for Preston Workman Jr
Funeral services for Preston Workman Jr. 22 of Eunice are set for 8 p.m. today at his brother Virgil’s home with Rev. J. W. Cave officiating. A second service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Marcum Cemetery Breeden with Rev. W. C. Frye. Workman, a Korean War veteran, died Saturday in a Pittsburgh PA VA Hospital after a long illness. He was born Oct 24 1935, son of the late Preston and Bertha Workman. He is survived by two sisters Mrs. James Hannah and Mrs. William Browning of Dingess and five brothers Virgil Eunice Charles Dingess Orville Columbus and Alfred Kirk.
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Preston Workman Jr
Eunice
Virgil
J. W. Cave
Marcum
Breeden
W. C. Frye
Workman
Veterans Administration
Pinsburgh
Preston
Bertha Harold Workman
Armstrong
Whitesville
James Hannah
William Browning
Dingess
Charles
Orville
Columbus
Alfred
Kirk
Quicknic Indoor Picnic for Rainy Days
A simple at home picnic idea called quicknics. Kids dress for a beach mood, eat hot dogs and rolls on a blanket, using paper plates and bowls. Cleanup is kids' duty. games like jacks or toy boats in the bath keep them busy.
O'Dair Duff Makes Campaign Stop in Beckley
On Campaign Tour F, Republican candidate for Congress from the Sixth District, O'Dair Duff visited Beckley Thursday as part of his first campaign swing of the year through the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Dair Duff
Charleston
Congress
Beckley
Mount Tabor Area Plans Fall Community Fair
At the monthly meeting James Lilly, chair, introduced James Kessinger of the Rural Development Council who announced a third place award from Raleigh. Plans to install utilities and a quonset hut at Community Park were discussed along with a $100 park fund gift from the Homemakers Club. Committee chairs include Patton on agriculture and recreation leaders, with the next gathering set for July 22 at the Robert Davis Farm in Cabell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Tabor
James Lilly
James Kessinger
Rural Development Council
Country Life Groups
Raleigh
Doff Patton
Mr. Tabor Homemakers Club
Retired State Police Name Thompson To Post A Becklegam
C. A. Slim Thompson, 206 Russell St, was elected sergeant at arms alongside a fellow sergeant at arms at the Retired State Police Members Organization annual meeting held at the State Police Academy Institute. L. V. Minnick of Nitro was re elected president. Other officers include James H. Fillinger Peytona vice president H E Martin Parkersburg secretary George H. Sheen Kenna treasurer Lawrence Gunn Martinsburg sergeant at arms and Harry C. Myers Charleston chaplain. An Outstanding Policeman of the Year Award will be presented this fall with a special Oct first week meeting to discuss nominations for the new award.
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Thompson
Becklegam
State Police Academy Institute
C. A
Slim) Thompson
Russell St. Thompson
L. V. Minnick
Nitro
James H. Fillinger
Peytona
H. E. Martin
Parkersburg
George H. Sheen
Kenna
Lawrence Gunn
Martinsburg
Harry C. Myers
Charleston
Minnick
Tragic W Virginia Auto Crash Claims James Shaver
James C. Shaver 21 of Hinton died after an automobile crash along West Virginia Route 20 at 8 p m Sunday. A car lay in a ditch about 2350 feet from the highway edge. Passerby found Shaver and transported him to Hinton Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. State Police investigate. He leaves a wife Lila a son Gurtis and a daughter Rhonda. Body at Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Shaver
Hinton
W. Va
Funeral Home
Hinton Hospital
Shaver
Car Crashes Into Tree Injuring Four Near Beckley
Jose Asbury of Dry Creek remained in good condition at Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital after a late Saturday crash on Route 3 when he reached into the back seat for a cigarette and lost control. Three passengers were treated and released. Ira Alderman suffered a head cut, Jose Asbury a facial cut, and Alvis Alderman a shoulder injury with small cuts.
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Jose Asbury
Dry Creek
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Glen Daniel
Asbury
Beckley
Route 3
Ira Alderman
Beckley Hospital
Iarry Asbury
Alvis Alderman
Two-Vehicle Crash on Park and College Avenues
A Sunday afternoon collision at 3 58 p m on Park Avenue and College Avenue caused about 50 in damages. Drivers were Dallas H Wood 34 Itmann and David S Leeber 21 221 West Wood Drives.
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Park Avenue
College Avenue
Dallas H. Wood
Itmann
David S. Leeber
Westwood
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Raleigh Register
W. Way
George W. Crane
Worry Clinic
Opal B
Dr. Crane
Young People’s Society
Loughe
Matma
John Martin
Martin
Gene Keatley
The
Derby
Observation Commission
Mercer County Angler Club
Cohen
Neville ST
Tueday
Tabor Fair
Pilan
James Shaver
Doa
Ance
Jane Parker
Large Angel Food
Sn BQ
Aane Parker
A&p
Ann Page
Sage
Wisconsin
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