Scarcity and price shifts hit produce weekly markets
Potatoes and tomatoes remain scarce as wholesale dealers curb orders and allotments. Windstorms cut south tomato crops boosting wholesale prices, while corn quality rises in local markets and greens like mustard kale and spinach show tight supply. Cabbage cauliflower and celery stay plentiful. onions stay high. citrus deals emerge as week-long specials. Eggs stay cheap with some reports of small grade price bumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck Jey
Funeral for Frank J. Redden in Piney View Sunday
Funeral services for Frank J. Redden 59 of Piney View set for 2 p m Sunday at Piney View Church with the Rev B C Jennings presiding Burial follows at Sunset Memorial Park Beckley He died in a Boston hospital from mine injuries suffered three months ago He was a conveyor man for Young Week Coal Co and a lifelong Raleigh County resident Survived by wife Edna two sisters Lotie Kidwell Daisy Smith two brothers Jesse Redden Lloyd Redden two daughters Margaret Zingo Helen Narod four sons Harold Leonard Charles George James William and two others listed with home address in Beckley Cranberry Piney View Sophia Chicago Rochester and Fort Meade Md respectively.
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Piney View
Frank J. Redden
Redden
Boston
Mass
B. C. Jennings
Sunset Memorial Park
Beckley
Raleigh County
Young-Weeky Coal Company
Missionary Baptist Church
William C
Laura Goodson Redden
Edna Redden
Lotie Kidwell
Daisy Smith
Jesse Redden
Cranberry
Lloyd Redden
Margaret Zingo
Helen Narod
Sophia
Harold Redden
Chicago
Leonard Redden
Rochester
N. Y
Charles F. Redden
George G. Meade
James William Redden
Bartlett to Go on Sea Duty from Beckley Navy Post
Chief Petty Officer William Bartlett, a Navy recruiter and examining officer stationed in Beckley for 312 years, departs Friday for sea duty. He will serve aboard the U S S Abbott at Newport Rhode Island as machinist mate in charge of the engine room. He plans to retire in 32 years and is married with a home at 204 Doreas Avenue.
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William & Bartlett
Beckley
Newport
R. I. Naval Base
U.S.S. Abbott
Prince Street
Doreas Avenue
Community Notes from Beckley and Nearby Areas
Local social items include visits among residents of Beckley and surrounding towns with mentions of Reverend Wodrow Salmon, Elder and Mrs. Wesley Scott, and families such as the Irvins, Flowers, and Moss. Dinner gatherings, hospital stays, and weekend guests are listed alongside births and funeral services. A son named Louis Albert Cheatwood is born to Louise Plante and her husband. Funeral arrangements for Joanna Lewis and Tommy Scott Davis are noted with church services and burial plans.
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Tom Irvin
Theodore Flowers
Marthan
Judith
Resoco
Stanaford
Lizzie Taylor
Fannie Shepherd
Mabel Crite
Johnnie Finney
Grace Salmon
East Beckley
Birmingham
Ala
Elder
Wesley Scott
June Flynn
Wodrow Salmon
Louise Preston
Maryland F. Dickerson
Beckley Hospital
Foster Borders
Harper
Starling Moss
Westmoreland Street
June Borders
Rebecca
Vivian Moss
Marie Craig
R. O. Carey
Aa.y Masons
Beckley
Masonic
F. Brown
Joanna Lewis
Scarbro
P. Te Curtis
Summerlee Cemetery
Aliphonso Lewis
Terry L
Malinda Lodge
Andrew Lewis
Extreme Care In Statutory Fire Season Is Urged
Beckleyans are urged to exercise extreme care during the statutory fire season from March 20 to May 20. Assistant State Forester F O Frazier notes fires destroyed nearly 30 000 acres last year. A permit from local forest protectors is required before burning brush near forest areas and cigarettes must be fully extinguished.
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Wre
F. O. Frazier
Fraser
WVU Offers Short Course in Coal Preparation for WGOA Members
The Winding Gulf Operators Association was informed that West Virginia University will host a six week summer course in coal preparation from June 2 to July 11. It includes classroom and laboratory work with testing equipment like screen analysis float and sink systems and mineral flotation units.
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Winding Gulf Operators Association
West Virginia University
Hal M. Scott
WGOA
Beckley Salesmen Train On Equipment In Richmond Project
Frasher of Beckley joins 80 salesmen for a four day operation and plumbing equipment exercise on a 6 acre site near Richmond. The event, titled opera, served to acquaint staff with over 2500000 dollars worth of tractors shovels and mining gear. J L Gabri named sales engineer for Hayden Balt and Neo Clad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitba’ F
Frasher
Beckley
Bey
Operat- Versal Corporation
St. Kanawha
Richmond
Jin Plumbing and Electrical
Basil Baldwin
Beckley Veterans
Pert
J. A. Sneed
J. L. Gabri
L. C Gwinn
Pansy Riffe
Descher- Wallick
Columbus
Methodist Men Charter Shows Growth in Sophia
A new organization of Methodist Men in Sophia Baptist Church has been chartered by the General Board of Lay Activities. The group aims to mobilize service through Christ and the church, with a rally led by Betty Dew and supported by 388 attendees.
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Raleigh County
Sophia Methodist Church
Sophia
Methodism
General Board
Sophia Baptist Church
Chicago
Betty Dew
Mason Lilly
Alphon Tedder
Mabscott
Calvary Baptist
Jesus
Pios
Fellowship
Robert G.mayfield
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Navy
Alabama
Tetsie Parker
Glen Rogers
Velma Stewart
Knoxville
Gulf
WVU
Bourbon
OLD
Sracer Bourbon
Wes
GOD Hickory Distilurs Corp
Phila, PA
Ee James A Sneed
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Mary A. del Moro
Charles Street
Sarah K. Elder
Meyercord, Co
C. W. McKinney
Johnstown Road
Eunice A. Walker
Jasper
Fla
Universal Home Equipment
Universal Corporation
Beck
W. W. Bowyer
Valley Drive
Bowyer
Beckley Kroger
Shady Spring
Baptist Youth
Ipa
Cristian Charen
William’ Shawnon Rogers
Grandview
Alvin J. Cook
Kidwell Cemetery
Rock
Calloway Heights
State Road Commission
Harold Lambert
SRC
Stansbury Street
Rosa McGhee
City Recorder’s Office
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OUR Sanitary
The
Salvation Army
South Fayette Street
Saas
CS Poteaamn 2d
Nepkins
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Heber and Main Sts
Beckley, W VA
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