Kepner Urges Brotherly Love to Heal World Ills
Grand Exalted Ruler Wade H. Kepner of the Beckley Elks spoke at the Victory Dinner at Black Knight Country Club before 175 guests honoring discharged veterans. He called for united world ideals based on charity and brotherly love, warned of dormant European ideologies, and praised Elks charity budget of 5,780,000. He noted Elks hospital programs would end only when the last veteran is home and urged vigilance against new threats to peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Lodge of the Elks
Wade H. Kepner
John Halpin
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Ross Irle
Kepner
Lawrence Pruett
Beckley Lodge
Harley M. Kilgore
Wheeling
Elks Lodge
Black Knight Country Club
Country Club
Lodge Hall
Benevolent
Order of Elks
Elks
Europe
America
Pearl Harbor
Senator Kilgore
Ben H. Ashworth
Tenth Judicial Circuit
Lawrence E. Pruett
West Virginia Elks Association
John Faulconer
Hinton Lodge
Milt Woolwine
Princeton Lodge
Princeton
Charley Tickle
Bluefield Lodge
W. A. Burke
Ted G. McDowell
Beckley
W. R. Fugitt
The
Pruett
Hinton
C. M. Winters
J. C. Wise
Morlunda Farms
Lewisburg
Ohio
Continental Congress Lottery Bid to Raise Funds in 1777
The Continental Congress attempted to finance the war by a lottery in 1777. Proponents argued it could rapidly raise revenue, while opponents warned of risks to public trust and potential abuses in ticket sales and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Congress
Revival at Sprague Church of God Evening Services
Revival services are held each evening at 7 o clock at Sprague Church of God announced by Mrs Velva Payne district supervisor of Young Peoples Endeavors and Sunday Schools Tom and Velva Payne are principal speakers with the Young Peoples Endeavor Special singers handling the singing part of the program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprague Church of God
Velva Payne
Young Peoples’ Endeavors
Tom
Young Peoples’ Endeavor
Meneghettis Buy N Oakwood Home in North Oakwood Ave
Joe and Julia Meneghetti purchased a five room shingle home on North Oakwood Avenue from Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lewis for about 4000 dollars, as shown by federal revenue stamps on the deed filed in the county clerk's office. They plan possession on April 1, with other deeds also recorded for properties in Lilly Land, Shady Spring, Marsh Fork, Knob Hill and Hedrick-Walker-Carter additions, prices ranging from about 500 to 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakwood Avenue
Joe
Julia Meneghetti
Fred Lewis
Twen
Howard
Ella Phipps
Wilbert
Elsie Wood
Eva D
J. C. Lilly
Crockett B
Doris M. Belcher
Shady Spring
Cherry Tree
Big Beaver Creek
Homer and
Janie Chapman
Shade Meek
Marsh Fork
Coal River
James E
Mary J. Sharp
William H
Marjorie W. File
Knob Hill
McMillan Land and “Finance Company
Roy and
Marie Miller
R. T
Nora Sarrett
Arthur Sarrett
Harry Daniel
Charting a Course Amid War Era Price and Wage Pressures
A Harvester Company public notice explains the four life lines of a business wages materials costs prices and profits. It outlines rising wages from a 1945 strike and government wage proposals, steel and material cost increases, frozen prices since 1942, and the need for price relief to sustain production. It stresses the stake for farmers and urban residents and calls for a balanced path to protect workers customers and stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burvettes
Harvester
Nine More Vet Applications For Exam
The Associated Press reports that Charleston officials say nine more veterans must apply to take special dentistry exams. Dr. Robert H. Davis says the April test at West Liberty College will proceed if at least 20 applicants and facilities are available, per T. H. McGovran, director of the State Department of Veterans Affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
T. H
Pat) McGovran
McGovran
State Department of Veterans Affairs
Robert H. Davis
Clarksburg
Board of Dental Examiners
West Liberty College
Property Transfer in Hedrick-Walker-Carter Addition
Approximately 1000 dollars changes hands as Crockett B. Belcher and Doris Belcher convey lot 532 in Hedrick Walker Carter addition to A. E. and Daisy Gulden for about 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crockett B
Doris Belcher
A. E
Daisy Gulden
Hedrick-Walker-Carter
Probe Of Upstate Prosecutor Today
A three attorney panel will open a misconduct probe into Taylor County Prosecutor W. P. Samples in Grafton. Judge Warder’s order cites claims that Samples sought to influence the Grand Jury to shield city officers and that he instructed jurors they had no right to hear a witness’s audit evidence into Grafton finances. The inquiry panel includes William T. George Jr., Dellett Stemple, and Paul B. Ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Grafton
Taylor County
W. P. Samples
Warder
Lockard
Samples
Grand Jury
Mirth L. Kuhl
Kuhl
William T. George, Jr
Dellett Stemple
Paul B. Ware
Scotch Parliament Bans Golf to Protect Archery, 1457
In 1457 the Scotch parliament prohibited golf citing interference with archery practice. The act reflects early Scottish concerns about military readiness and leisure activities competing with bowmen.
Barbour County Bar jury panel notes 17 witnesses
Circuit Clerk Merle Bailey stated that 17 witnesses had been summoned for the Barbour County Bar in Philippi, including 16 members of the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbour
Philippi
Merle Bailey
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National Elk Leader
Wada Kepner
the Elks
Miner
Cohen's
W. Va
Bruce
Sprague Church
Meneghettis
N. Oakwood Home
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Upstate
A&p Meat Depts
Goung
Jondlan
A&p Bakery
Jane Parker
Aisin
Dot
Dundee
Ting
Packer's
Boe
OIC
Manner
Sunnyfield
Oka
Bec
Fancy
White House
Ilona
A&p
Brighten
Boston
Ann Page
Sultana Brand
Auce
Aaya
Texas
Sunnybrook
U. S
Florida
California
Ccoli
Texa
Nees Ldc
Oranges
Valencias
Pascal Celery
Kale
Maine
Rinso
Rks. Loc
K A&p Coffees
Libby
Beckley Jewelry Store
Heber St
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