New Post Office For Sophia Result Of Efforts By Town Council
Sophia town leaders from the town council and chamber of commerce secured a new post office. The facility will be in a remodeled Angelo Beck building, offering 1,574 square feet, centered interior layout, island counter, and a U shaped box arrangement. A new parking area and a ramp for trucks will improve service and traffic flow.
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Sophia
James W. Smith
Joe Carnohan
F. E
Simms
United States Postal Service
Smith
Angelo Beck
Sophia’s
Beckley Council Adopts Amended Building Ordinance
Beckley City Council on Tuesday night amended the building law amending Section Three Article Five Chapter One Part 13 of the City Code. The measure sets permit fees at two dollars per thousand up to five thousand dollars and two and one half dollars per thousand above that, with a minimum ten dollars and no fee below two hundred dollars. It requires project owners to name the general contractor and bond five percent of estimated cost to secure tax payments.
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Beckley City
Beckley
Canning accident ends in burns and advice from Mrs Cole
Mrs Cole suffered first and second degree burns on her face arms neck back and chest when a jar exploded in a pressure cooker at her home. The can had a single two inch hole. She warns against processing food at 2 am and keeping cans in the cooker after pressure drops. She returned home Saturday after several days at Beckley Memorial Hospital.
Tuberculosis Case Reported In Raleigh County Health Report
One new tuberculosis case was reported to the West Virginia State Health Department for the week ending Sept. 10 by the Raleigh County Health Department. The county also reported 16 gonorrhea cases and one granuloma inguinale. Fayette County logged three animal bites, two tuberculosis cases, one gonorrhea case, and two syphilis cases. Wyoming County reported no cases.
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Raleigh County Health Department
West Virginia State Department of Health Disease Control
Raleigh County
Fayette County
Wyoming County
Episcopal Men’s Club Dinner Sees Parish House Tour
The Men’s Club of St Stephen’s Episcopal Church will hold a fall dinner at 6 30 p m Tuesday in the church dining room. George T Puckett H C Sessions and Dr Warren Elliott of the building committee arranged a program featuring a tour of the new parish house. Architect Donald H Stark of Mount Hope and Phillips Williams Construction Co representatives will attend to answer questions about the construction.
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St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
George T. Puckett
H. C. Sessions
Warren Elliott
Donald H. Stark
Mount Hope
Phillips - Williams Construction Co
Robert Allen Roberts
Harry Lee Roberts
Staffordsville
Marden William Gilchrist
Kenneth Gilchrist
Welch
Franklin Delano Beckelheimer
Lydia Beckelheimer
Manila
William Nasley Smith
Cecil Smith
Chapmanville
Europe
Thomas Michael Street
Lucy McKee Street
Maple Lane
Richlands
Charles Earl Redden
Basil Redden
Rainelle
John Wayne Johns
Luther Henry Johns
Buffalo
Arthur Leonard Thorne
George Thorne
Harold Kenneth Hicks
Herbert Tibbs
Pageton
Phillip R. Dalton
Howard M. Dalton
Jenkin Jones
Harry Edward Simms
Steve Simms
Fort Knox
Charles Eddie Fitzgerald
Louise Jackson
Pocahontas
Fort Bragg
N. Co
Demo Women Plan Precinct Meeting at MecAlpin Youth Center
A meeting of registered Democratic women from Mark Twain Precinct No 75 is scheduled for 7 p m Wednesday at MecAlpin Youth Center. The gathering will discuss voter registration and turnout for November with Mrs W W Withrow of Sophia as guest speaker.
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Mark Twain
MecAlpin
W. W. Withrow
Sophia
Clarence Meadows
Thelof McAlpin
Sam Leslie
Beckley
Stotesbury
Abe Ge
Udes
Hot
McAlpin
Women’s Relief From Itch with LANACANE Cream
Mrs D Ward of Los Angeles describes seven years of itching ending after using LANACANE a medicated cream said to kill bacteria soothe irritated skin and stop scratching It promises relief from vaginal and rectal itching chafing rash and eczema with fast acting results available at drug stores
Sidon Rorrer in Good Condition After Collision
Sidon Rorrer of Harper Road remains in Beckley Hospital in good condition following injuries from a two car crash on September 1.
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Sidon Rorrer
Harper Road
Beckley Hospital
First steam heated building in Boston housed at Eastern Hotel
The Eastern Hotel in Boston became the city’s first steam heated building in 1845, marking a milestone in urban infrastructure and modern heating technology.
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Eastern
Boston
VA advises veterans on checks and benefits
The Veterans Administration released four tips for veterans receiving checks. Notify VA and the post office of any address changes to avoid misdelivery. If a check is for the wrong amount do not cash it. inform VA to prevent future problems. Report lost or stolen checks immediately so VA can trace them promptly. Keep VA informed of any changes in family size to ensure correct benefit amounts.
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Veterans Administration
Post Office
Oran City Facts from Historical Notes
Oran is a city in Algeria with about 125000 residents. It was occupied by France in 1831, marking a key event in its colonial history.
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Oran
Algeria
North Africa
New Midget Aid Developed For Confused Hearing
Beckley West Virginia special report describes a tiny hearing aid weighing under 1/3 ounce and smaller than a peanut. Marketed as secret and economical, it helps those who hear but struggle with unclear speech. Readers may request information by writing to R Elmore in Beckley or by calling the number given.
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Beckley
W. Va
R. Elmore
Atlas Building
Main St. Beckley
Ady
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