WVU Highlights Midsemester Week And Campus Feats
WVU notes a study week mood with student exhaustion and novelty events. Bill Farrar wins the Mountainlair Ping Pong Tournament while the State Awareness Committee seeks to save the Mower Lumber Co railroad. Jane Anderson of Kappa Kappa Gamma is elected Junior Panhellenic president as float building lore and Pi Kappa Alpha prank lore close the week.
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Ima
WVU
Bill Farrar
Beckley
Erskine Caperton
Mower Lumber Co
Cass
Pocahontas County
United States
Jane Anderson
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
Junior Panhellenic Council
Panhellenic
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Morgantown
Army Attracts 11 State Men
Eleven men enlisted in the Army at the Beckley Recruiting Main Station. They include Luther Samuel Brown from Nallen, Robert Park Smith of Charleston, Larry Ray Jones of Meadow Bluff, Fredrick A. Skaggs of Jodie, Melvin Joseph Martin of Meadow Bridge, Audrey Embery Meadows of Beckley, David Franklin Long of Danville, R D Coleman of Beckley Route 3, Roger Lee Warden of Beckley, and Joseph Caton Meadows of Beckley. They will train at Fort Knox Kentucky. Three men re enlisted: Howard Leon Davis of Clendenin at Fort Austis Virginia Roy Eldridge New of Eskdale at Okinawa and Elliot Ozra Meadows Jr. of Fireco at Fort Benning Georgia.
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Beckley
Luther Samuel Brown
Rachel Brown
Nallen
Robert Park Smith
Clouy Smith
Oakvale Dr
Charleston
Larry Ray Jones
Robert J. Jones
Meadow Bluff
Airborne
Fredrick A. Skaggs
Joseph E. Skaggs
Jodie
Regular Army
Melvin Joseph Martin
Johne Melvin Martin
Meadow Bridge
Audrey Embery Meadows
Ora Pearl Meadows
David Franklin Long
Harry Brabben Long
Danville
R. D. Coleman
George Coleman
Roger Lee Warden
Lewis Warden
Hull St
Joseph Caton Meadows
Fort Knox
Howard Leon Davis
Bessie J. Davis
Clendenin
Fort Austis
Roy Eldridge New
Edna Meadows
Eskdale
Okinawa
Elliot Ozra Meadows Jr
Elliott Ozra Meadows
Fireco
Fort Benning
Wheel Drops Off Car Injures Teacher at Beckley
Mrs. Bess Kate Lynder, a Shady Spring Elementary School teacher, remained hospitalized in Beckley after a wheel fell off her car on South Kanawha Street at Johnstown Road. Police say a misinstalled right rear wheel caused the mishap. no other vehicle involved and initial injuries described as back pain.
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Bess Kate Lynder
Shady Spring
Beckley Hospital
South Kanawha Street
Johnstown Road
Snyder
Two Enlist In Air Force At Beckley Station
Two men enlisted in the Air Force at Beckley Recruiting Station Thursday. William James Brizendine of Glen Jean and William Earl Shepherd of Princeton will train at Lackland Texas and be stationed at Lockbourne Ohio respectively.
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Air Force
Beckley
William James Brizendine
Anna Jones
Glen Jean
Lackland
Tex
William Earl Shepherd
W. E. Shepherd
Princeton
Lockbourne
Ohio
Hand Injury From Wood Cutting At Home Hospitalized Patient
George Coleman of Harper Heights is a patient at Beck ley Memorial Hospital being treated for injuries to his right hand suffered while cutting wood with a power saw at his home on Monday.
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George Coleman
Harper Heights
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Three Area Dentists Attend State Meeting
Dr. Paul H. Loflin of Beckley secretary of the West Virginia Dental Society attended the Executive Council meeting in Parkersburg Sunday. Also present were Dr. D E Neil of Beckley a New River Dental Society representative and Dr. C C Cottrill of Glen Rogers immediate past president. The meeting covered committee reports and delegate reports for the 101st American Dental Association session.
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Paul H. Loflin
Beckley
West Virginia Dental Society
Parkersburg
D. E. Neil
New River Dental Society
C. C. Cottrill
Glen Rogers
American Dental Association
Music firm suit against Roy Clemens dismissed in Raleigh County
A suit by Shaffer Music Co. against Roy Clemens doing business as Roy's Music Co. was dismissed in Raleigh County Circuit Court Tuesday on motion by the plaintiff.
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Shaffer Music Co
Roy Clemens
Roy’s Music Co
Raleigh County
Willing Worker Band Plans December Meeting
The Ladies Willing Worker Band of Jonben Church of God held a covered dish dinner at the Midkiff home in Coal City. Attending were Rev Beulah Pack pastor Lemuel Pack Carolyn Pack and others. Plans set for the next meeting at 7 pm December 2 in Zeb Duncan home Jonben.
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Jonben Church of God
Thead
David Ackers
Zeb Duncan
Jonben
Six Convicted For Violation Of Game Laws
District Conservation Officer Raymond ye reports six game law convictions. Russell Deboise and Earl Francis were fined ten dollars for hunting on posted land without permission. Charles Hollingsworth paid twenty dollars for carrying a loaded gun in a vehicle. William R. Lewis fined ten dollars for conspiracy to violate the game law. Paul Brizenoine and Clarence Smith each fined ten dollars for hunting without a license and carrying an uncased gun on Sunday.
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Raymond Ye
Virgil Crosier
Beckley
Russell Deboise
Earl Francis
Eugene Epling
Monroe County
A. W
Boone
Union
Charles Hollingsworth
Stan‘aford
Fayette County
Dennis Keffer
Virgil Lyons
Fayetteville
William R. Lewis
Keffer
Lyons
Paul Brizenoine
Cranberry
Raleigh County
L. W. Berkel
Miss Payne Speaks to Beaver PTA on European Tour
Ruth Payne, a Blue Jay Elementary School teacher, will address the Beaver Elementary School Parent Teacher Association at 7 p.m. today. The meeting time was set a half hour early to allow members to attend.
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Ruth Payne
Blue Jay
Beaver Elementary School
Market reports show growth for Beckley Farmers and New River Livestock
The Rural Development Council heard that Beckley Farmers Market is achieving its best volume since opening and New River Livestock Market shows steady progress after reorganization. A Union pick up station for eggs and produce operates well, though egg shipments drop as production falls. RDC officials plan education efforts to boost cooperation and rail against distribution shifts. Odell Jessup’s absence delayed eggs promotion. John Flanagan noted Country Life progress and Woodland Show discussions with possible venue changes.
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New River Livestock Market
Beckley
Beckley Farmers Market
O. C. Hutchison
Hutchison
Shady Spring Invitational Seeks Elementary Teams
Teams from elementary schools are invited to attend the Shady Spring Invitational basketball tournament. Organizers emphasize competitive spirit and fair play, with games set to showcase rising talent and community sports involvement.
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Bers
Trooper D W Gregory Resigns from State Police
Trooper D W Gregory, formerly with the Turnpike State Police, resigns from the Department of Public Safety effective December 23. A Cowen native, he enlisted April 10, 1952, after transfers from the local unit to Charleston. Edinburgh is called Auld Reekie by locals.
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D. W. Gregory
Turnpike State Police
Department of Public Safety
Turnpike
Charleston
Hazen Fair
Gregory
Cowen
Webster County
Edinburgh
Scotland
Glance Reveals Character of This Tremendously Advanced Car
A brief look highlights the car's blend of bold engineering and timeless design. The description emphasizes its striking silhouette, refined lines, and enduring aesthetic that recalls classic styling while showcasing modern performance.
Circuit Judge Signs Five Divorce Decrees
Circuit Court in Raleigh County issued five divorce decrees on Tuesday. Betty Anne Russell filed by her mother Bessie Ethel Peters against Lowell Thomas Russell. custody awarded to the plaintiff for two children. Oreta Hollandsworth restored to Orrata Williams. Linnie Frances McCooreta Hollandsworth. William Beasley Jr. separated from Geraldine Beasley. three children placed with the father. Dora Jean Osborne and Hugh W. Osborne. two children awarded to the plaintiff.
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Raleigh County
Betty Anne Russell
Bessie Ethel Peters
Lowell Thomas Russell
Clarence Fer
Linnie Frances McCo
Oreta Hollandsworth
Delmer W. Hollandsworth
Oreta Williams
William Beasley Jr
Geraldine Beasley
Dora Jean Osborne
Hugh W. Osborne
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John Kushner
H. E. Melton
Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Tb Association of Works
E. M. Payne Co
Beckley Hardware and Supply
Snow- Thornton Florists
Clark Stores
Piece Goods Shop
Curtain Shop
Miss Payne
Good Business Reported
Hand
Odell Jessup
RDC Poultry Commission
Country Life Program
Commission
John J. Flanagan
G. M. Powers
Main Street
America
Lincoln-Mercury
Ard Metor Company
Dean
Doan
Pineville
West Virginia
LincoLn Continental
Lincoln-Mercury Sales, Inc
South Oakwood Avenue
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