FTC rules Beatrice Dairy Acquisition Violates Anti-Trust
The FTC ruled that Beatrice Food Co. of Chicago violated anti trust laws with its 1953 acquisition of five independent dairy firms including Greenbrier Dairy Products Co. of Beckley. FTC Commissioner Ellman said mergers hinder a healthy middle tier and boost concentration, creating barriers for independent dairies.
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Washington
UPI
Beckley
Chicago
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Greenbrier Dairy Products Co
Beatrice Food Co
Phillip Ellman
Beatrice
Elliman
Pineville Boy Top Journalist Named in School Honors
Mike Crews of Pineville was named Journalist of the Year at a Mullens High banquet. The event drew about 80 attendees as four high schools inducted 19 students into the National Quill and Scroll Society. Awards recognized Mike’s editing of the school paper and versatile reporting ability, with praise from Mrs. Messinger.
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Mullens High School
Raleigh- Wyoming Scholastic Press Association
Kathy McKinney
Rosa Campbell
Karen Wells
Sheila Compton
Judy Canada
Polla McClellan
Sandy Smith
Brenda Lusk
Register
Messinger
Mike
Pineville
Mullens Hi-Lights
Linda Joyce
Mark Akers
National Quill and Scroll Society
Oceana Tomahawk Times
Karen Snider
Linda Messer
Nola Browning
Mike Meador
Darrell Worrell
Pam Hall
Catherine Crews
New Quill and Scroll
Mullens
Polly McClellan
Marsh Fork
Sue Underwood
Linda Hughes
Pam Halstead
Sarah Daniel
Susie Wills
Oceana
Michael Goins
Bonnie Marsh
Larry Hager
Peggy Simpson
Billy Matthews
Stoco
Nancy Canterbury
Helen Miners Honored at El Chico Dinner
Helen mines staff of Eastern Association Coal Corp were guests of honor at a Saturday night dinner. Mine superintendent C O Carman said the employer entertained the workers for a job well done over several months. John Ketz, promoted to plant engineer at Keystone No 2 in Bud, received a gift certificate from William Morris.
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Eastern Association Coal Corp
Helen Mines
el Chico
C. O. Carman
John Ketz
Bud
William Morris
Helen
Mencen
Concepts Of Appalachian Center Outlined By Dr. Ernest Nesius
Dr. Ernest J. Nesius outlined Beckley Area Appalachian Center concepts at the Bank of Raleigh Building as the first meeting of the Advisory Committee. He said six centers across West Virginia provide university programs with international ties, stressing knowledge as power and that the center offers guidance rather than decisions.
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Appalachian Center
Ernest Nesius
Pauline Haga Register
Beckley Area
Ernest J. Nesius
Morgantown
Nesius
Land Grant College
Madison
Wisc
Missouri
Nebraska
Utah
Weston
Parkersburg
Keyser
Charleston
Beckley
West Virginia
East Africa
Agency For International Development
Hutchison
West Virginia University
K. Douglas Bowers
Lawrence Cavendish
William G. Clark
Mary Nell Godbey
Raleigh County Extension Service
Margaret Meador
Richard Harbert
Mercer County Extension Service
Richard Cutlip
Mingo County Extension Service
Voras Haynes
Logan County Extension Service
Dennis McCutcheon
McDowell County
Cooperative Extension Services
Post Office Break In Under Investigation at Princewick
Beckley state police and postal authorities probe a Princewick Post Office B and E entry. Entry was via a side window. a safe was broken and about $230 in cash stolen. No money orders or stamps were taken.
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Beckley
Princewick
Appalachian Hospital Earns Blood Bank Accreditation
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Blood Bank earned accreditation from the American Association of Blood Banks after a comprehensive questionnaire and inspection. Dr. Robert E. Klein praised the staff for maintaining high standards of procedures and safety in transfusion services, noting the certification places it among 800 certified banks.
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Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
American Association of Blood Banks
Blood Bank
Robert E. Klein
Blood Banks Association
BARH
Kelin
Klein
Fee For Fire Service Will Be Discussed
City of Beckley officials will discuss a potential fire service fee at 7:30 on May 25. Mayor John W. Smith said the meeting invites all interested citizens to attend.
Beckley TB Banquet Marks 25 Years of Service
The Raleigh County Tuberculosis Association celebrates its 25th anniversary with a 7 p.m. banquet in the Beckley Hotel ballroom on Wednesday. The Raleigh County Medical Society and Auxiliary join the event with a program led by Dr. Warren D. Elliot and Phil A. McDaniel. Reverend Corey O. Mitchell offers the invocation, and Beckley Mayor John Wesley Smith will acknowledge the milestone. Awards are presented by Miss Mary Louise Klaus as Mrs. Lewis outlines the theme A Quarter of a Century of Service. Dr. Ernest Watson Chick of West Virginia University is the keynote speaker. a business session follows.
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Raleigh County Tuberculosis Association
Beckley Hotel
Raleigh County Medical Society
Warren D. Elliot
Phil A. McDaniel
Corey O. Mitchell
Dc. C. Lewis
The
TB Assn
Elliott
Medical Society
Charles W. Merritt
Auxiliary
W. A. Laqueur
Ernest Watson Chick
Division of Preventive Medicine
West Virginia University
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FIC
Elman
Pineville Boy
Extension Service
Area Council
Ervin Queen
Logan
W. R
Pete) Cooke
Princeton
I. S. McClung
Oak Hill
Justin C. Carr
E. W. Foster
Claude Kemper
Post Office
B&e
Payne's Linen Dept
Irkinaika
All Purpose Tavern
Payne Go
Appalachian Hospital
Lorraine
Jim Montague
Lorraine Lingerie
Budget Shop
Fayette ST
Pettie Pants
Homer
C&p-Ers
C&p
Leroy
C & P Telephone Company of
Nationwide Bell System
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