Beckley Official Pressures Banks Over Cash Lien Discount
Beckley officials spar over a five percent discount for cash payment on paving liens. A. K. Minter claims banks and contractors discussed the discount, while Mayor Hedrick denies a definite agreement. Council debates financing roles as no interest will accrue until certificates are issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Hedrick
Beckley City
Council
Hedrick
Minter
W. H. File
Ste
Vecellio
Grogan
Clarence Bibb
James Lowe
Bibb
Navy recruits rejected for immature voices and health issues
Chief Petty Officer T. R. Sherman cites immature voices as a key reason many area applicants fail the Army Navy screening at Huntington. Other factors include poor teeth and health problems, with nine of 33 failing due to mental test or AQT results in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
T. R. Sherman
Beck- Jey
Huntington
Sherman
Headquarters
Beckleyan Released On Embezzling Charge
Jack Milliner of Quesenberry Street was released from jail after paying the $62 he allegedly embezzled in Washington DC. Police Chief A Scalise said Milliner, arrested last week, had settled the amount he embezzled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Milliner
Quesenberry Street
Washington, DC
A. Scalise
Milliner
Grandview 4-H Forms New Clubs in Ohio Area
Clarence Wooten 4-H director announces a new 6 H club at Grandview with 19 members led by Patty Johnson as president and a Crab Orchard group forming with 34 members. Melba Adams and Masson Lilly chosen to lead Crab Orchard, assisted by Campton W Cummings. Officers named include Randall Shewsbury president and Jack Riffe vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview
Crab Orchard
Clarence Wooten
Patty Johnson
Pexey McClure
Elaine B. Miles
Ruth Ann Mills
Keith Daniels
Norma Reed
Marie Weis
Anna Lee Meade
Melba Adams
Masson Lilly
Campton W. Cummings
Randal Shewsbury
Jack Riffe
Jean Roger
Betty Lewis
Norma Taylor
Carol Sue Stone
Rodrick Gallimore
Marine Recruiter Opens Public Open House in Beckley
The Beckley Marine recruiting office on the third floor of the American Legion Building will welcome the public today from 8 am to 10 pm to inspect the new permanent office. Marine parades and reviews planned in Charleston, Huntington, and nationwide with evening ceremony reenactments. The article recounts Marine history from 1775 and notes various local incidents and legal matters involving individuals in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Marines
Eus
Beckley
C. W. Roberts
American Legion
Charleston
Huntington
Sgt
Roberts
Solomon
Hiram
Lebanon
Simms
East Beckley
G. O. Mills
D. Crawford, Jr
Frances Taylor
Neal
Derne
Siiven
Waller Neal
Mexico
Cuba
China
Santo Domingo
Korea
Nicaragua
Haiti
H. L. McCoy
Chateau-Thierry
Aisne
Marne
Meuse-Argonne
Relwrong
Warnesjeau Woods
Gray
Guadalcanal
Iwo Jima
Donald V. Lilly
Okinawa
Lara V. Meadows
Lawrence Morris
Jesse Anderson
Bill Anderson
Morris
James Simms
Justice Court
Stover Nash Motor Company
George Moran
Corp. C. A
Joe Price
Terry
Maryland Dry Creek Coal Company
Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis Prescription Ad
Public notice style advertisement promoting Creomulsion as a cure for bronchitis and coughs. It claims quick relief, non narcotic ingredients, and a money back guarantee if the user is not satisfied. It mentions beechwood creosote and a special process and urges reader to ask a druggist for reconm{sion.
Stanley Street Extension Debated by Beckley Council
A delegation urged extending Stanley Street to Johnstown Road. The council will survey the right of way over Beckley Water Co land. John Prince sought a Russell Street catch basin to drain a dip. The issue was referred to City Engineer J. D. Lilly for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley City
Stanleyn Street
Johnstown Road
Beckley Water Company
John Prince
Russell Street
J.D. Lilly
John Hall
Miller Street
George A. Watkins
North Fayette
Farley Hill PTA Carnival Nets $90 Profit
The Farley Hill Elementary PTA carnival Saturday night raised over $120 in total receipts. Bob Humphrey won the guess cake and Mary Coleman won the pretty girl cake. a portion of cake proceeds totaled $52.85. Mrs. Philip Litly and Charles Burdiss led concessions and games for school patrons and instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley Hill
PTA
Bob Humphrey
Mary Coleman
Philip Litly
Charles Burdiss
Two New Stamps Issued For Gettysburg Address And American Turners Society
Rhodell man Bill Hopkins waives preliminary hearing on felonious assault charge after a fight in East Gulf. Postmaster Hollandsworth announces two new stamps next week to honor the Gettysburg Address and the American Turners Society with ceremonies in Gellysboro Pennsylvania and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
American Turners Society
J.T. Hollandsworth
Gellysboros
Lincoln
Cincinnati
Bill Hopkins
Rhodell
East Gulf
G. O. Mills
Mills
Fihadell
Charles Lair
Hopkins
Concord College Luncheon Sponsored by Kappa Delta Pi
November luncheon to be served in the Concord College home economics lunch room. Kappa Delta Pi national scholastic honorary society of Concord College will sponsor the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord College
Kappa Delta Pi
National Scholastic Honorary Society
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Raleigh Register
W. Va
Beckleyan
Grandview. C. Orchard
Marine Recruiter
Stanley Street
Raleigh Insurance Agency
Jack A. Nuckoll
W. E. Sutphin
Lily
West Virginia
Wee Muah
Prince Street
Farley Hill Pta ‘Carnival Nets
Athens
Alonzo Myers
New York University
Ite LA
Funt
N.Y.N. Y
Philco
Beckley Music & Electric CO
S. Fayette St
Colin Meluckey
Met
A. J. Adams
Neville Street
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