Beckley Today in Beckley Report on 1943 World Fair Plans
Harold M. Riffe writes on Beckley scenes as Chicago prepares for a 1943 World Fair, with local commentary from Tom Lewis and E. C. Minter about political and civic interests. The piece notes university athletic advertising on car covers and shows a photo of the new stadium under construction.
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New River company executives recalled in mining trial
Dixon recalled Sam Dixon, president of the New River company, as witness in the trial. Howard testified that mining actions were limited to entering Price Hill sites by permission. A 1929 statement alleged 399,787 tons mined to the Price Hill company, tied to New River holdings in 20 locations, with the statement presented by Col Dixon.
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Col Dixon Welin
Miss Florence Reed Away on Vacation
Miss Florence Reed away on vacation. Miss Word Rowdy, af Hinlut, acts as supervisor. Nurses at the late Kientval hospital assist during the two weeks while Wie halter spends time at Lewisburg. Miss Nawily arrived in Beekley Weilnostliys.
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Word Rowdy
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Polk in Hospital Reported After Friday Arrival
Miss Polk of Supt was brought to Raleigh hospital Friday for treatment. Farmers report a year over year rise in plantings and yields.
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Knife Victim Improving After Wounding Incident
Hoy Smith of Bales shows improvement from knife wounds allegedly inflicted by Murphy on September 10 after a dispute at Litter's work site. Witness Sisih testified he saw Murphy demand time sheet, then stab Smith. Murphy was held for grand jury after a hospital evaluation. victim later died.
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Mitheigh General Hospital
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Sabbath School and Sermon at United Church of Christ Zion
Local report notes Sabbath school activities and sermon services led by Bishop Ghashens and other church officials. It mentions roles like superintendent and prelate and references devotional instruction and test words, with various contemplative phrases. The readable text is fragmented and partially garbled.
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Eviuiovean United Church OF Christ Zion Sabbath School
Welcome Baptist Church Teaches Sunday School
A note from the church authorities mentions Rev. Sk. Bolebur and the missionary union. The message references the Sunday school program, a dewan ward, and supervision by the superintendent with a focus on early religious instruction.
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Central Steel Wac St Ch Church Sermon Notice
Incomplete OCR notes reference a sermon at Central Steel Wac St Ch Church by Pastor Bennett Paster BoMain Suvutiy Selmal Mt Auten delivering an Eesti sup sermon. Details are unreadable.
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Opes Baptist Church News and Sermon Notes
A fragmented report from Opes Baptist Church references pastor Melcher and a welcome at Sion Union. It mentions Beechley Bind and Rew, with unclear details about speakers Harrison Huhinson and Suey school. The item lacks full names, dates, or locations.
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Ebenezer Baptist Church Baptism Sermon and Services
The Ebenezer Baptist Church will administer baptism during Sunday morning rites. Sermons for the event will address hupism and related beliefs. Candidates for baptism and attendees are invited to participate in the service led by church officials.
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Unclear: visitors and residents noted in fragmented report
A fragment mentions Mesh Mira guests and a business visitor in Gon White Wiilesebity S A. It references Alex lnk Wednesday Hewod and Diverk, with ties to New York, and a PR Atti af Shy a feel ital oat lbs Henviethy Shephard.
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Unscrambled Local Notice From A Skewed Page
Fragmentary report from Varna and Gulu on Sept 2 notes a petrol deposit claim near Wis Mack So. Government actions involve Mele, Vaduay and Rivauilik as authorities. A motorist attempting to outdistance another was aided by Milton Simih of Portland, Me. A speeding incident ended with a $5 cost.
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