Youth forfeit bond on hit and run case
Danville Lee O Niel of Killarney forfeited $100 bail after failing to appear at the city police court on a hit and run charge. The incident on South Kanawha Street Sunday night injured Henry Patterson of East Beckley slightly. George W Lambert of Sophia was fined 50 dollars and costs and had his license suspended for drunken driving. Harold Rhodes of Sophia was fined 10 dollars and costs for drunkenness. Lambert was arrested after his car struck a utility pole on Center Street early Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville Lee
O'Niel
Killarney
South Kanawha Street
Henry Patterson
East Beckley
George W. Lambert
Sophia
Lambert
Harold Rhodes
Center Street
West Virginia Coal Industry Backed by C&O Plan
The plan to expand a large transportation system, linking C&O with a broad outlet, could stabilize West Virginia soft coal production. Governor says broader markets would offset potential harm to Virginian Railway communities, while Meadows cites overall state benefits and shared coal supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Meadows
Pennsylvania Railroad
Norfolk and Western
For- the- Virginian Railway Company
Virginia
Wilbur Laroe
Virginian ‘Railway
Central
Virginian Railway
New-York Central
Virginian
Marshall plan gains push in General Assembly vote
The 14 member steering committee debated Greece and the Balkans as Russia failed 12 to 2 to block the Assembly from considering the issue. The result shows Western powers can mobilize majority support in the 55 nation body, aiding Marshall’s aim to backstop the vetoed Security Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Marshall
Assembly
Russia
Greece
America
Britain
Security Committee
Security Council
Education levels in West Virginia towns and counties
The September issue of The West Virginia School Journal reports that among adults 25 and older only 14 are high school graduates, with 3 holding college degrees. County rates vary from 25.72 percent in Cabell to 6.56 percent in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West Virginia School Journal
Cabell County
Lincoln
Supreme Court Lets Pearson Suit Proceed On Deposition Action
The State Supreme Court refused to docket for review the judge Rodgers early 1946 article ruling, sustaining Pearson having a legal basis for action. Counsel sought trial this term, which must adjourn within one month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Rodgers
Pearson
Five Raleigh couples seek marriage licenses
Five couples appear to sign their intentions to wed at the Raleigh County county clerk's office. The names listed include Bill Aurednick and Josephine Withrow Beckley. Clarence Archer from Zanesville Ohio with Mildred Pride Beckley. Thomas Crennel and Alice Simon Beckley Negroes. Gene Cooper and Erline Hargis Coal City. James Hanks and Margaret Smith Lanark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
County Clerk's Office
Bill Aurednick
Josephine Withrow
Beckley
Clarence Neal Archer
Zanesville
Ohio
Mildred Geraldine Pride
Thomas Crennel
Alice Florence Simon
Gene Quincey ‘Cooper
Erline Hargis
Coal City
James Lee Hanks
Margaret Smith
Lanark
Divorces Granted by Circuit Court Judge Ashworth
Two divorces were granted Wednesday by Circuit Judge Ben H. Ashworth per circuit clerk orders. Roscoe Belton’s former wife’s maiden name Wright was restored in the dissolution. Hughie Burleson won a divorce from Ruth Burleson with custody of their nine year old daughter to the plaintiff on the condition she reside with his father and step mother. The Sylvia Grose versus Earl Grose case was continued to September 25 at 10 a.m.
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Circuit
Ben H. Ashworth
Circuit Clerk
Roscoe Belton
Rephenie
J. Belton
Wright
Hughie Burleson
Ruth Burleson
Sylvia Grose
Earl Grose
Mullens Lions Plan Ladies Night Event Tonight
Mullens Lions Club hosts Ladies Night at the civic clubhouse with an expected 50 guests. Dudley Simms district Lions governor from Charleston and wife will attend, along with other district officials. Betty Caudle and Clarence Dalton will perform musically, Jack Walker at the piano. Local club president Ray Bowling and Ritz Kingdon attended the Welch zone meeting with Kopperston Welsh Mullens members. The Lions gain football concession rights with Athletic Association. proceeds shared. Lions report aiding 12 local indigent children for eye care since school started, to fund sight conservation programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Mullens
Ne .Mullens
Lions ‘Club
Dudley Simms
Charleston
Lions
Betty Caudle
Clarence” Dalton
Jack Walker
Ray, Bowling
A. "Ritz -Kingdon
Welch
Kopperston
Mullens Athletic Association
Lions Club
Justice Contends Trial Was Faulty
Justice from Princewick argued before the State Supreme Court that subornation of perjury arising from grand jury testimony is a misdemeanor rather than a felony. He was convicted in Raleigh County in March 1946 for persuading Hanley Richards to testify falsely about the death of D T Perkins at the Justice store. Defense said the indictment was defective and that a grand jury proceeding is not a trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gouinsel
Ernest
Edgar
Princewick
Raleigh
County ‘Court
State Supreme Court
Raleigh County
D.T. Perkins
Supreme Court
West Virginia
Devastating Storm Hits Florida Citrus and Farms
Early estimates place losses in the millions as citrus groves and vegetable farms suffer heavy damage in Okeechobee and surrounding areas. Fort Lauderdale reports 27 buildings destroyed and 188 damaged with 5,000 sheltered by Red Cross now returning home. Residents fled by train and car to escape repeat flooding compared to 1928.
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Del
Ray
Miami Beach
Okeechobee
Fort Lauderdale
Karl‘ Reiser
Red*Cross
Reiser
Hev
Red” Cross
Coalwood mines idle after navy ownership ends
Unemployment benefits approved for workers at Caretta and Coalwood mines after Navy returns them to private ownership last July. The department notes the men are out of work through no fault of their own as operations ceased earlier this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caretta
Coalwood
Unemployment Compensation “Department
Carter
Navy
Deaths and Funeral Notices from Harper Area
Death notices for Victoria Alice Harper 88 of Harper detailing service at Caffee Funeral Home and family cemetery burial with Rev. Alfred Lester Harper. Also notice for Julia Bozo 53 of Scarbro died at Oak Hill Hospital with church service and Highlawn Memorial Park burial by Tyree Funeral Homes. Includes brief memorial and thanks notices from Chaney and Hall families.
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Harper Harper
Victoria
Alice
Harper
Caffee
Lo Poum
Snes
Alfred Lester A Harper
Bozo Bozo
Julia
Tage
Scarbro
Oak *Hill Hospital
Edward Biss
Highlawn Memorial Park
Hore
Tyree
Lila Chaney
R. H. Todd
Tyree Funeral Home
Ini
Ech
Tom Chaney
VA policy change on college supervision draws little concern
Announcement from the Veterans Administration at Huntington says reduced budget appropriations will not greatly affect West Virginia colleges. Beckley College business manager D K Shroyer credits nearby VA information access and cooperation with VA Training Officer Roy V. Gwynn. Shroyer notes distant schools may bear more burden and that only unsatisfactory progress reports are now required. Institutions listed include the University, Bluefield State, Glenville, Fairmont State, Potomac State, Marshall, Morris Harvey, West Virginia Wesleyan, Davis and Elkins, Alderson-Broaddus, Beckley, Concord, Salem, Shepherd, Storer, and West Virginia Tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Huntington
West Virginia
D. K
Shroyer
Beckley College
Roy V. Gwynn
Concord
Patton
Univerity
Bluefield State
Glenville
Fairmont State
Potomac State
Marshall
Morris Harvey
West Virginia Wesleyan
Davis and Elkins
Alderson-Broaddus
Beckley
Salem
Shepherd
Storer
West Virginia Tech
Shiloh Baptist Church Anniversary Activities Continue
The Shiloh Baptist church on Sprague lists daily events led by pastors and choirs from Rev. J A Jackson to Rev Frank Shelton with Mt Vernon choir, East Gulf Choir, New Era, Sun and North Beckley choirs. A pastor's aid club meeting is set at Central Street Baptist. A Casanova Social Club pep rally is planned at Stratton Stadium tonight with marching band, cheerleaders and bonfires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Jackson
Shiloh Baptist
Sprague
Zeigler
New Era
E. E. Ford
Eddie Lowe
Sun Choir
A. W. Wood
East Gulf
W. J. Carter
BP. m
Stratton Stadium
Casanova Social Club
Stratton
Statue planned for Moscow founder Yuri Dolgoruky
AP News notes Yuri Dolgoruky born 1090 died 1157 founded Moscow ten years before his death and a bronze statue will be placed in a central square next year. Yuri son of Vladimir Monomach of Kiev helped mold central Russian state and Moscow’s rise. A chronicle first mentions Moscow during his reign after his alliance with Novgorod deflected aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Yuri Dolgorur
Yuri
Vladimir Monomach
Kiev
Rostov-Suzdal
Russia
Novgorod
Svyatoslav
Moskov
Kremniin Wall
Baltimore Sale Reports Slow Slaughter Cattle And Steady Hogs
In Baltimore on September 17 the cattle receipts were 500 with slow trade for slaughter steers while other classes showed mixed to steady activity. Beef cows brought 16.50 to 18.50. young heifers 20.00. common 13.00 to 16.00. Calves steady 18.00 to 20.00 for 275-350 lb. Hogs remain active but 25 cents lower. top 29.75 with varied weights from 120 to 350 lb. Sheep and lambs steady to nominal. Public notices include creditors claims against the estate of Lee Eastridge, deceased, due by March 1948 in Beckley West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Dept. Agr
Lee Eastridge
Bank of Raleigh
Beckley
Raleigh County
West Virginia
W. H. File, JR
Flight and rail hubs besieged as people flee Sind turmoil
Report describes crowds pouring out of towns in Sind Province toward India with airports and railway stations overwhelmed by travelers trying to escape quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sind
India
Painting and wiring services and hardware listings
Local ads offer painting and decorating, wallpapering, floor sanding, interior and exterior painting, plastering, and electrical wiring with free estimates. Also listed are rental tools, wallpaper and paint supplies, and repair services for appliances, radios, and sewing machines along with various job notices and classifieds.
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Neler
Andrews
Tatenen
Clyde
Ali
G Thomas
Beckley
Gepereet
Ste A
Callahan
Lester
Justice & Pettry
Alvis ‘Ai Williams
General Electric
Nixon’ Furniture. Co
Electrolux
Baker Radio
Kanawha St
Indictment Charges Felonious Assault Linked to Meritt Case
An indictment lists a man and Robert Copeland charged with felonious assault against Melvin Merritt and a Conley woman, detailing accusations tied to the incident and naming involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Him
Robert Copeland
Melvin Merritt
Conley
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Nancy
Louder Hall
Brandon
Sears Monument Company
Virginia St
W. V
Harper Rd
Buckley Wm
Fred Davis
Dial
Ames
Robert. C. Egnor
Crab Orchard
G. C. Hurt
Bailey's Nursery
Moscow Planning
Baltimore Livestock
Thornton Florists
Prince Street
Fisher
Fisher's
Prince St
Mt. Hope Rd
George W. Bowman
Epperly
R. C
Confectioners Bakeries Taverns
Green Federal Steakmaker National. Food Machines
Baldwin Distributing
Princeton Ave
Bluefield
W. Va
Cresap
Beckley, W. Va
CRAY
Perdue
Ake
Arnet Ally
Beaver, W
Carl Clark
William. Crandall
Willy
Kinzer
Main St
Ross’ Houchins
Shady Spring
Windle Penatencion
Mabscott
Wa Ree
Lloyd
H. D.- Kinney
Stephenson
Compton ’ Construction
Amiga
W Va
Lewis Transfer Company
Mandeville Transfer’ & Storage Co
Austin
Bantam
Beckley Newspapers
Post-Heralds
Beckley News-papers
Personal
Alcoholics Anonymous
P. D. Box
Breatheasy Co
Empire Bldg
Pittsburgh
McCreery
Lowen's
North Kanawha St
Florida
Tip Top
Neville Street
Swan
Main ‘Street
Goodie
Prince, St
McKinney “Lumber & Construction Co
Amigo
W.va
Loyd H. McKinney, Stephenson
US Ves Alge
Beckley and Vicinity
Eptember
An- Woods
Crouch
Oceana
Tai
Ces
New Shaft
McGraws
Wallace
Wallace . Fleming
Regina Sweeper’ Co
Temple Street
Rahall Motor Sales
Third
Avenue
Odor Freight Depot
Hopkins Motor. Co
Logan
Williamson
West
jVebna
Richlands
Hoysi
Grundy
Billy
Perry
Johnstown Road
Harry, Reed
Bluffton
Indiana
Harry _ Reed
Ind
Harry Reed
Surrey
Duncan
Eccles
Joe Wright
Rainelle
G. P. Meadows
Nick Harbo
Prosperity
Shrewsbury
Guernsey
Reed
Allen Junction
Frank Mann
Stover
Nile Fred Mann
Bud -Lovell
Bill James
Walter
A. Brewer
North Fayette, St
Justo Dial
Ross Stover
Carter St
Andrew Giammerino
Glen White
Elmer ‘Ballenger
Lejune’s Place
Glen White ‘Road
James Galbraith
Glen
View
Kodak
Ben's Loan Company
Ben's
Army
Dexter
Ave
Tile CO
P. Mo
A . Thor
Manhattan
Clar“Inet
Schulte
Lux
Packard
Jessie
Westinghouse
Ford
Callz'Toney Coal. Co
Harper. Welding and Supply Co
South Kanawha
Co. Patrick
Christmas Realty Co
Prince.Street
King
Neville ‘St
Kelvinator
Boston Candy
Eckley. Music .& Electric "Co
Fayette St
Fuller Brush- Products
Oak Hill
W. A
Raleigh Motor Sales, Inc
South Oakwood Ave
Roy. Jones MacArthur
Geiger
Maytag
Elizabetha L. Willia
Mgr
Beckley Maytag Company
Neville
As. Simmons
Superior Sleeprite
Modern Furniture Co
Warren Furniture CO
MacArthur
Houchins Mfg. Co
Priges
Morris
Heights
Beaver
Elco Lumber
S Army Shoes
People’ S
Fayette
Ramey
Neville St
Central Cafe
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