Scalise and Martin to Retain Present Offices
City council in Beckley accepted the resignation of General Manager A. K. Minter and voted to pay his September salary despite Mayor Hedrick’s protest. J. D. Lilly, newly recommended to replace Minter, worked from Sept 1. council noted Lilly’s pay for 21 days but did not confirm his appointment.
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A. K. Minter
Grover C. Hedrick
Minter
Hedrick
J. D. Lilly
Lilly
Hedrica
Council
Youngsters Open Up as Civitan Club Starts First Dental Exams
Civitan Club volunteers led by Dr. Ferris examine students at Institute Elementary School. Children line up alphabetically for four class dental screenings with four priority levels and a February follow-up, while prizes await those who participate.
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Meledie Campbell
James T. Farris
Institute School
Civitan Club
Beckley
Civitan
Civitans
Dolores Davis
de Jmes T. Farris
Institute
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Isadore Wein
Beckley Business Notes Approve Regional Electric Co action
Beckley business briefs report Waidon LaFon of 122 Orchards Avenue named assistant to manager for Southern States Cooperatives in Charleston. LaFon, with 10 years service and a war record, moves to supervise in Southwest Virginia, Southern West Virginia and parts of Tennessee.
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Waidon
LaFon
Lin- Avenue
Man-Trom
Appalachian Electric
Charleston
O. A. Akers
Beckley
Coim
Cooper-! Pany
Abington
AED
Union Chet
Virginia Polytech
Southwest Virginia
Nic Institute
West Virginia
North
Army Communica
Cistern
Tennessee
States Cooperative Board of
Mark Cook
To My Preacher Brethren Campaign Cry from a Pastor
A veteran pastor thanks God for 25 years of service and announces a Sound Gospel Singing-Preaching Campaign in the city. He urges fellow preachers to pray, attend services, and offer constructive criticism to advance the Lordship of Christ and reach lost souls for salvation.
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Satan
God
Sejeulac Teaters
City of God
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Lordship of Christ
Jesus Christ
Calvary
Harvey
Reflective Address on Calling to Preach and Evangelism
A sermon excerpt shows a speaker choosing teaching over crime, planning to evangelize with partner “Chick.” He asks for church support, condemns hypocrisy, urges courage against Satan, and invites prayers for unity, love, and strong Gospel outreach starting Sunday afternoon.
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Chick
Burke Ballard explain stand on city manager and dept heads
Democratic mayor nominee Burke and Republican candidate Ballard state they will keep current police and fire chiefs if elected. Burke notes Scalise and Fire Chief Martin are suitable Civil Service appointees and unlikely to be removed, while Ballard supports retaining the heads and favors studying the city manager plan for Beckley. Both agree on city manager concept and council consent.
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W. A. Burke
George L. Ballard
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Scalise
Georges
State‘ Police
Bernard Martin
Civil Service
Martin
Batlard
Raleigh County
Ballard
Beckley
Fireman Exam Reset Delayed by Civil Service Rules
A third Fire Department civil service exam will be held for two positions even though two men passed a second test at City Hall last night. City Recorder William P. Laren said at least three names must be on the eligible list before any appointment. The next exam is set for Tuesday October 18. Applicants can obtain forms at City Hall. Passing last night were Howard Wendell Brown and Frank Ubeda. two other applicants failed.
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City Hall
William P. Laren
City Recorder
Howard Wendell Brown
Frank Ubeda
Combs Street
Larew
Burke supports city manager plan in Democratic platform
Burke backs the proposed city manager form as outlined by party members in the Democratic platform. He urges mayoral appointment with council approval and notes the final choice should await a citizens special election.
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Haley Elam
Halton
Stanford
Oulton
Kopperston
V Associati
Fitlsburgh
Yeetas Anata
Esther
Song of Mullens
Jackson's Mill
G. A. Mehler
Mabscott Supply Company
G. A. Mehler, Jr
New York
Lincoln Electric Company
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UTS
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Brother Schicked
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Earth
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Jesus
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Harvey-Schickedanz
Memorial Building
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Prosperity Baptist Church
W. B. Harvey
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