Vital Role Of Pharmacist Mayor Says Pharmacy Week
The New River Pharmaceutical Association urges observing Pharmacy Week October 5 to 11 in Beckley to honor pharmacists. Mayor A K Minter signed the proclamation, highlighting pharmacists as essential to public health through immunizations, prescriptions, and patient care across clinics, hospitals, and drugstores.
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Beckley
A. K. Minster
Macy Week
G. L. Anderson
New River Pharmaceutical Association
A. K. Minter
United States
Colleges of Pharmacy
State Board of Pharmacy
Organize vacation pictures for contests and prizes
After returning from trips, camera fans sort and discard duds, then select standout images for albums, club shows, or contests. Read rules, crop and print to heighten impact, and target national competitions offering trips, gear, or even a station wagon as top prizes.
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Junior
Aunt Susie
Orient
Paris
Beckley Elks to honor Horace Wisely with visit
Beckley Elks Lodge will initiate a special class on November 5 to honor Horace Wisely of Salinas California grand exalted ruler of the Elks Lodges who will make an official visit. A day long program includes a dinner that evening. Wednesday is the deadline for Beckley lodge members to submit membership applications.
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Beckley Elks Lodge
Horace Wisely
Salinas
Calif
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Elks Lodges
Wisely
Beckley Lodge
Visitation Month Slated By VFW
Post No. 4469 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Raleigh County Memorial Building with John W. Taylor announcing a district visitor John Gilbert. The post will observe Visitation Month and welcomes all members to attend. Rhododendron note follows about its name derived from Greek meaning rose tree, though related to heather and mountain laurel families.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Raleigh County Memorial Building
John W. Taylor
John Gilbert
Tenth District
VFW
Department
Four States Represented In Ski Crowd At Bald Knob Slopes
Four states were represented by visitors at the Bald Knob Ski Slopes site near Ghent during Sunday open house. Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia car trams were seen, with a group from St. Petersburg Florida also touring the site. Over 186 stock subscriptions and 1,000 attendees marked the event. Four ski areas including a beginner’s run have been cleared and await natural or man-made snow. Ski tows, a warming hut, and an equipment shop are planned.
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Bald Knob Ski Slopes
John S. McKay
Utah
Virginia
West Virginia
McKay
St. Petersburg
Fla
Bald Knob
Bird crashes into Bays Buick during sale in 1959
A grouse was fatally injured when it flew into Bays Buick through an open door and later through a closed window during a Saturday sales event. The bird’s erratic flight interrupted talks and prompted a question about which salesman would take it home for dinner.
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Buick
Jewell Named Defendant in Three Raleigh County Suits
Johnnie Jewell is named as defendant in two suits totaling 35 000 filed in the Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's office. Wallace seeks 10 000 and Elizabeth Harrison 25 000 after an auto crash at Shady Spring in which both were passengers. A third suit accuses Bonnie Mae Vargo administrator of the late George Lee Smith of 15 000 in a Bradley car crash. James Woodson claims injuries from a collision with Smith who later died of his injuries. Nickel was used for coinage in 1843 but not widely until 1870.
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Johnnie Jewell
Raleigh County
Wallace
Elizabeth Harrison
Shady Spring
Jewell
Bradley
Bonnie Mae Vargo
George Lee Smith
James Woodson
Woodson
Smith
Fire Prevention Tips From Chief Lyons During Fire Prevention Week
Chief Otis Lyons urges proper electrical care to prevent fires during National Fire Prevention Week. He warns that overloaded circuits and bad plugs raise fire risk and urges using correct fuse sizes, keeping fuses nearby, and avoiding penny substitutes. Lyons also recommends wiring checks, appliance inspections, stove and furnace upkeep, attic and basement cleanup, and a home fire inspection program for students to earn a red fire hat.
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Nationas
Beckley
Otis Lyons
Appalachian Power Co
Lyons
Driver Faces Court After Two-Car Collision
A 10 30 a m crash on South Kanawha Street caused about 50 in damages. Malden Teel 50 Beckley pulled from a parking space into Frank Walters 63 507 Paint Street path. Teel was charged with failing to yield the right of way and ordered to appear in Police Court tonight.
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Kanawha
Beckley
Malden Teel
Frank Walters
Teel
Clinton Hill
Mabscott
Howard J. Johnson
Charleston
South Oakwood
Walker Avenues
Roman Structures Built From Ash and Lime Mixture
The Colosseum and the Pantheon were constructed using a blend of volcanic ash and slaked lime. This ancient building technique helped create durable concrete used in these iconic Roman monuments.
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Colosseum
Pantheon
Co D Tops State Police Pistol Match Limited to Third
Co D, an 11 county West Virginia unit based in Beckley, placed third in the State Police Pistol Match held Sept 26 at the State Police Academy in Institute. Five teams competed. Company A of Shinnston won with 1,156 points, followed by B 1,123 and D 1,117, C 1,116, and the HQ team 1,079. Col Hazen Fair presented the winner’s plaque to Company A and Cpl. C. K. Carson of Company A earned the high‑scoring individual medal.
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State Police Co . D
West Virginia
Beckley
State Police Academy, Institute
Charleston
Shinnston
Hazen Fair
Company A
Cpl. C. K. Carson
September X-Rays Total 63 at Raleigh County TB Clinic
63 persons were X-rayed in September by the Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association. Of the 63, 54 were negative, one possibly active, one minimal inactive, two primary inactive, three silicosis, and two with heart or pulmonary diseases, according to executive director Mrs. C. C. Lewis.
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Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association
C. C. Lewis
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