Hospital Volunteers Get VA Praise for Unselfish Service
Beckley VA Hospital honors over a hundred volunteers with certificates and commendations. Dr. Paul R. Copeland commends selfless service while Dike R. Pisegna leads the ceremony. Mrs. A. D. Cook, Mrs. C. H. Bose, and Mrs. J. R. Williams receive 1,000 hour awards. seven volunteer workers earn 50 hour notices. many others receive 100 and 900 hour certificates. VAWS officials from American Legion, Red Cross, and other groups are acknowledged for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Paul R. Copeland
Copeland
Dike R. Pisegna
Veterans Administration Volunteer Service Hospital Advisory Committee
Saul Fortunoff
Thomas Workman
Fayetteville
An Campbell
A. D. Cook
Legion Auxiliary
C. H. Bose
Army Mothers
J. R. Williams
B. H. Ellison
Robert Fleming
Order of Eastern Star
Cecil Brown
Thelma Baker
Harriett Davenport
C. M. Jones
E. L. Jones
American Red Cross
Pauline Carnahan
W. W. Honaker
Women's Christian Temperance Union
W. R. Maddy
Toney Cossa
Violet Paugh
Bessie Carroll
Women of the Moose
D. F
Beckley Ministerial Association
Arthur Goldstein
B'nai B'rith
Thomas Crews
Ellis
Morri Wein
Civitan Club
Margaret Phipps
Council of Garden Clubs
James B Taylor Jr
Disabled American Veterans
Stanley Bender
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary
Fray Lilly
Loyal Order of Moose
E. R. Fletcher
Military Order of Cootie
David Kennedy Jr
National Catholic Community Service
A. D. Cooke
Woman's Club of West Virginia
Archie Ellenbogan
National Jewish Welfare Board
Melba Adams
Sigma Chapter
Beta Sigma Ph
Doris Barker
June Blair
Army
B. F. Burleigh
Mattie Col
T. C. Moorefield
Obert Parker
Navy Mothers Club
Pleston
American Legion
Ramm County
Beckley
Lem
Robert Mean
Sophia
Lafayette
C of C Backs Safe Driving Day Program
Beckley Area Chamber of Commerce urged motorists and pedestrians to back national Safe Driving Day on December 15. The goal is an accident free 24 hours, with sponsorship by the President's Action Committee for Traffic Safety and cooperative national organizations. Johnston stressed the real cost of traffic accidents is human life and urged personal responsibility to follow safety rules.
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Beckley Area
Johnston
Mines Better Operating Time Reported by WGOA
The Winding Gulf Operators Association reports an 11 percent rise in operating time for its mines in the week ending November 27. The 19 mines recorded 61 percent operating time, up from 50 percent a year earlier when 24 mines were active.
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Winding Gulf Operators Association
WGOA
Deeds on File Record of Real Estate Transfers
Real estate transactions recorded in Raleigh County clerk office. Transfers include Sparacino to Evans for land on New River and Devils Fork totaling 520, Horton sale of Lot 30 Lilly Land Company Addition for 2000, McCluckie to Shirey for Prosperity lots 49 and 90 totaling 6000, with multiple district locations and nominal sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Helen Sparks
James Russell Harmon
Maplewood
Shady Spring
Anthony J. Sparacino
Harold D. Evans
New River
Frank Pisegna
Devils Fork
Slab Fork
Dixon Branch
J. S. Butts
Mollie Horton
Lilly Land Company
John and Lucy McCluckie
Meredith Shirey
Waves Enlist Two Navy 17 at Beckley Substation
Corinne residents Corinne and Beckley area youths join the Waves and Navy in late November. Waves include Carol Ann Thompson and Billie Jean Kestmer both 18. Navy enlistees feature John N Burks 17 Verlin H Atwell 17 James T Robinson Jr 17 Enfield Dick Jr 17 Henry E Conley 17 David W Howington 19 William R Wooten 17 Richard R Carroll 18 Herman N Rogers 17 David R Allen 17 Andrew J Kovzar Jr 18 Wiley D Graham 18 Marvin R Fitzwater 17 Oliver B Harper 17 Irvin H Jones 18 John F E Smith 17 Jimmy L White 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinne
Navy
Beckley Navy
Charles Addis
Carol Ann Thompson
W. M. Thompson
Billie Jean Kestmer
M. A. Kestner
John N Burks
B. Burks
East Beckley
Verlin H. Atwell
J. B. Wooten
MacArthur
Richard R. Carroll
W. M. Carroll
Hines
Herman N. Rogers
BE. M. Rogers
Beckley
David R. Allen
E. N. Allen
Fast Beckley
Andrew J. Kovzar Jr
A J. Kozar Sr
Lanark
Wiley D. Graham
E. M. Graham
Midway
Marvin R. Fitzwater
T. R. Fitzwater
Brooks
Oliver B. Harper
Dennis F. Harper
Irvin H. Jones
C. D. Jones
Charleston
John FE. Smith
M. H. Smith
Mabscott
Jimmy L. White
Net tonnage figures for reporting mines week ending Nov 27
The week ending November 27 shows net tonnage of 91 399 bringing total net tonnage for the year to 4 617 958 since January 1. This marks a 293 percent decrease from the prior year.
Baltimore Livestock Market Report Shows High Prices
USDA note from Baltimore lists cattle quality ranges with 1100 to 1225 lb steers at 17.50 to 20.00, primes up to 32.00 for small calves under 200 lb, hogs ranged with choice 160 to 230 lb barrows 20.00 to 25.00 and lighter weights around 18.50 to 19.50, heavier hogs down to 12.25. Canners and cutters 7.00 to 10.00, sows 13.25 to 17.50, general market strength cited as highest since March.
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Baltimore
USDA
Diamond Ring Theft Reported By Jewelry Store
Boyd's Jewelry Store reported the theft of a diamond ring valued at 180 dollars. The ring is described as having 20 small diamonds set in yellow metal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd's Jewelry Store
Salvation Army Citadels Mark 15th Anniversary in America
Beckley’s Salvation Army Citadel and affiliated groups nationwide observe 15th anniversary events from November 28 to December 5. Capt R H Boyce recalls that seven women officers and one man opened the first citadel in New York City 75 years ago with endorsement from President Grover Cleveland. The Army now runs social programs for the poor and sick, maternity homes, low-cost housing, employment services, day care, and service clubs for servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
America
Salvation Army
R. H. Boyce
Beckley Citadel
New York City
Grover Cleveland
United States
Poultry Market Steady in Shenandoah Valley Area
In Harrisonburg Virginia the Shenandoah Valley live poultry market remained steady at recent levels. Receipts were liberal for broilers and fryers with some buyers paying a premium for the best whites while off quality was discounted. Farm prices through Friday and noon yesterday showed broilers under 3 pounds at 15 to 16 cents, 3 pounds and over at 16 to 17 cents. Heavy hens 15 to 16 cents. Small turkey fryers 31 to 32 cents. Heavy hens 32 cents, toms 22 to 24 cents depending on weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
Jackie Grose Enlists in Marine Corps for Three Years
Jackie Lee Grose, aged 17 and son of Everett Lee Grose of Stevenson, has enlisted in the Marine Corps for a three year period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Lee Grose
Everett Lee Grose, Stevenson
Marine Corps
Scout Troop Forms in Summers District Appalachian Council
A new Boy Scout troop has been organized in Summers District Appalachian Council BSA. Troop 106 at Meadow Creek West Virginia, sponsored by Meadow Creek PTA, with Harry R. Thompson as institutional representative and J William Bleau Jr as Scoutmaster. Troop Committee members include James B. Bailey Roy E. Jones and William G. Miller. Scouts listed include Rober Lee Fox Emanuel Smith Jackie Keith Hume Billy Joe Harrah Dan C Ratcliff and Freddy Bailey. In 1906 four fifths of New York taxicabs were French cars.
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Appalachian Council
Boy Scouts of America
Meadow Creek
W. Va
PTA
Harry R. Thompson
J. Wil
Liam Bleau Jr
James B. Bailey
Roy E. Jones
William G. Miller
Rober Lee Fox
Emanuel Smith
Jackie Keith Hume
Billy Joe Harrah
Dan C. Ratcliff
Freddy Bailey
New York
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Beckley Veterans Administration
0. M. Jones
Chleine
Red Devil
Oak Hill
Legion Auxiliary Unit
Hinton
Cootiette Club
Pup
Parkersbury
Bluefield
John Page
Rainelle
VFW
Summers County
Shrewsbury
Smithers
Lew Sheffler
C of C
Sunbeam
Beckley Hardware
Heber ST
Main
Beckley VA Hospital
Violet Pauli
R. Maddy
Salvation Army Citadels
Ford
People’s Store
Neville ST
Bair Brothers, Inc
East Main Street
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