Church Reports Alcohol Study Clarifies Episcopal Stance
The sermon at St Stephen’s Episcopal Church relayed that a general convention did not approve social drinking rules. The joint commission on alcohol presented a thoughtful, Bible grounded report to study alcoholism and social drinking. It stresses moderation for some and abstinence for others, urging individual conscience and care for others while noting dangers of alcohol’s anesthetic effects.
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Episcopal Church
Ev. O. Worth May
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
General Church Convention
May
Miami Beach
Joint Commission On
Cole
St. John’s Church
Charleston
Bishop Moseley
Delaware
Moseley
St. Paul
Timothy
John the Baptist
Jesus
Henry Ward Beecher
America
The
Corinthians
Gifts Suggested For The Aged In Raleigh County
The Raleigh County Chapter of the American Red Cross lists Christmas gifts from Andrew S. Rowan Memorial Home for the Aged Sweet Springs. Readable items include slippers shoes shirts pocket watches and dress and cotton hosiery in various sizes. Contributions may be made by contacting Mrs. T. C. Morefield at CL 3 7849 or the Red Cross Chapter office in the Bair Building.
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Raleigh County
The
American Red Cross
Andrew S. Rowan
Sweet Springs
West
Clox
T. C. Morefield
Red Cross
Bair Building
Crow Church Sets Service for Thanksgiving Evening
A Thanksgiving service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday at Crow Freewill Baptist Church. The program will be presented by the Rev Russell O Neal and members of his Sunday School class from Crab Orchard Church of the Brethren.
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Crow
Crow Freewill Baptist
Yale Tilley
Russell O'Neal
Crab Orchard
Stamford Man Struck By Car Causes Minor Injuries
Robert Lawrence Carter, struck at 5:25 p.m. by Bernard O. Foley at Crescent Road, stepped in front of the vehicle. Carter suffered a cut on the left palm a forehead bump and knuckle abrasions while Foley’s car had a broken headlight. Police filed the incident.
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Stamford
Guy Poice
Robert Lawrence Carter
Bernard O. Foley
Crescent Road
Carter
Foley
Musical Program At Raleigh Saturday Night
Musical program to be held at Faith Youth Methodist Church Raleigh Saturday at 7 30 p m featuring groups Twilights Stanaford Swan Harmonizers Harper and Golden Voices Fireco Soloists include Mrs Eleanor Ross Miss Lora Goldston Andrew Durgan and W O Ritchie Sponsored by Guiding Voices Beckley Rev Davis Smith pastor of the church
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Faith Youth Methodist Church
Raleigh
Twilights
Stanaford
Swan Harmonizers
Harper
Golden Voices
Fireco
Eleanor Ross
Lora Goldston
Andrew Durgan
W. O. Ritchie
Guiding Voices
Beckley
Davis Smith
Applications for Jobs in October in West Virginia
The West Virginia Department of Employment Security at 300 South Fayette St. reports October figures showing 214 new job applications this year versus 334 in 1947, with 5,185 applications on file, 151 people counseled, 261 tests given, and 10,191 claims filed, including 3,982 for temporary unemployment.
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West Virginia
Korean Vet Attendance In Schools Said High
The VA reports nearly two thirds of a million Korean War veterans in school under the GI Bill, with about seven percent receiving late allowance checks due to late monthly attendance reports. Students must mail monthly classroom-work reports to verify continued enrollment and eligibility for payments.
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Veterans Administration
October employment drive reports 41 locals placed
In October local job efforts succeeded with 41 residents securing work. The tally reflects sustained local hiring activity and outcomes across available positions.
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Church Studies Alcohol Report
ROYAL
Office Service
McCreery St
EDSEL
Ranger
Ford
Plymouth
Chevrolet
Ford Motor Company
Lincoln-Mercury Sales, Inc
South Oakwood Avenue
Fort Union Motor Sales Corp
W. Washington St
Lewisburg, W. Va
Crow Church
Mana Rmn
Penney’s
Denier
Sale Street
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