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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1957

Page

3

Spelling Champs Crowned Across District Bee

Multiple district spelling champions were named at Edwight Elementary in a crowded event. Mount View Junior High swept both divisions, with Nancy June Webb winning the 5-6 division and Linda Brown the 4-5 division amid word challenges and judges from local schools and churches.

Marsh Fork Edwight Elementary Pottus Dewey Bone Sr Mount View Junior High School Nancy June Webb Phyllis Petiry Linda Brown Woody Fryson Elliott High School Smerit August Thalman Ann Dry Creek Presby Terlan Cecil Miller Gylvia Edwight Puanaens Parents Teacher Association V. S. Bland Tors Shady Spring Trap Hill Irma Bee Beau-Jean Waycaster Lester Elemener Pion Rita Osborne Beaver Ele- Shumate Mentary Serethia Mae Lilly McKinley Noel Mankin Fairview School Rebecca Frye Velma Shumate Glen Daniel Daniels Emerg Reomnanin Adina Sanger Alice Daonnall Iudane George Lily Myrtis ‘Lily Summers County Daniels Hustlers Irma Jean Lester Port Rita Louise Roma Osborne Glen Daniel Lavoy Covey Ella Mae Hate McKinney Siriuitn Mary Alice Linda Beckley Creedter Hubert Millens Sullivan Eccles Helen Janie McClung Fayette Wyom-ner-tup Ing Lawrence Moore Karen Becktegizenship Club Eee Phieis Register Bae Dean Aver Lions East, Gulf Slab Fork George Parker Nancy Thorne Linda Lawson Karen Moore Lester Junior High School

Looking Up Friends and Harry A Delicate Social Guess

Advice on whether to contact a friend's recommended Harry when visiting a city. If sincere, decide to reach out before or after arrival, suggest a rendezvous away from home, and handle introductions via a staged letter sequence to ensure reception. Also includes Q and A on job letters and early school bee results.

Don Goodwin Old Harry Harry Herry Marty T.J Brooklyn N. Y

Rennie blocked from Westerns by bias says L Amour

English actor Michael Rennie cannot find Western film work, prompting Louis L Amour to call Hollywood discrimination. L Amour credits a mix of nationalities in Old West history and notes Ben Thompson and J A Price linked to frontier lore as examples. Rennie and L Amour plan a Western film project from a L Amour novel.

James Bacon Hollywood Michael Rennie Wayne I Cooper Jean Tall Rennie Louis L'Amour Montana Texas L'Amour Old West New York City Ben Thompson Wild Bill Hickok Tompson Austin Abilene L’aomur Wyoming J. A. Price Oxford Cecil Rhodes Rennie and Heller With

Wolves Trap 100 Wolves In Four Months Near McAlester

In McAlester Oklahoma eastern district, government trapper Dub Fite reports trapping 100 wolves in four months as wolves press near farms and threaten livestock.

Mcalester Okla Armers Oka Ema Dub Fite

Cognac Bottle Found Beneath San Diego Street

A street crew in downtown San Diego uncovered an empty cognac bottle wedged under pavement. The discovery occurred in the city center, with no further details on origin or significance provided.

San Diego Calif

Luncheon Honored Mrs. J Mabry Thomas on 79th Birthday

In Dallas Texas Mrs J Mabry Thomas was feted at a luncheon for her 79th birthday. Invitations stated no one under seven invited and ten women attended as guests.

Ren East Ship Inney Lester Helen McClung Dallas Tex

Grady Barton Faces Malpractice Rumors and a Rising Suit

Grady Barton, M.D., endures town gossip linking him to a grandchild's death despite no criminal finding. Mo Chronister, on behalf of Oren Kopp, sues for 25000 in damages, while Barton fears the hit to his practice. He contemplates leaving, but waits as legal moves unfold and his community reaction deepens.

Unay Lek Grady Barton Kopp Grady Oren Kopp Mo Chronister Cowan Bae Grady Irejulauyy Dr. Barton Bie An Srr Bie Bende Dang Grady Hollies Wubbie Grady Judge Cowan Jess Lions Club June Cowan

Big Tourist Boom Expected in Overseas Travel This Year

Overseas travel demand rises with Europe, Far East, and Latin America booming while Latin America and the Far East see a surge after initial Europe weakness. Airlines and steamship lines add equipment as fears of war fade and gasoline shortages ease.

New York Europe Farj East Latin America Far East American Express Ralph T. Reed Great Britain France Pacific

Luck Changes aSHLAND College Student Recovers Stolen Car

James Bergdoll, a Randolph Macon College senior, reported his car stolen and rode a bus to Washington to attend a graduate program discussion at American University. After the bus stopped near Fredericksburg he waited 15 minutes while reporting the find to State Police and the next day recovered his car.

Ashland James Bergdoll Randolph Macon College Washington American University Fredericksburg U. S

Mother Finds Real Pistol Believed Found by Boy

In Peoria Ohio Tommy Jones told patrolmen he found a loaded .32 caliber automatic in a rose bush behind his home. His mother verified the weapon's real nature for officers Jack Beecher and John Roake.

Peoria Tommy Jones John Jones Jack Beecher John Roake

Freedom surges across Africa fueling West concerns

President Nixon reports a rising anti colonial movement across Africa. Leaders in Ghana Liberia Ethiopia Sudan Libya Morocco and Tunisia push for independence while wary of Communist influence and the need to strengthen economic foundations for democracy.

Washington &F Blaz Africa Tunis Habib Bourguiba Nixon Kwame Nkrumah Eisenhower United States Britain Rance Belgium Portugal Asia Kramlin Red World Europe Middle East Latin America West Ghana Liberia Ethiopia Sudan Libya Morocco Tunisia

Doctor Links Polynesian Origins to Borneo Route

Honolulu doctor Dr. Davis D. Bonnet proposes Polynesians originated near Borneo and migrated eastward to Hawaii. His conclusion draws on blood samples from 1,900 natives spanning west of Borneo to Hawaii and references prior theories, including the Kon-Tiki voyage.

Honolulu Davis D. Bonnet Borneo Hawaii Bonnet

Stolen car identified by bathrobe faucet hood ornaments

Cincinnati police traced a vehicle stolen recently after owner George Wenzel said the car could be identified by two bathrobe faucet hood ornaments fixed to its hood.

Cincinnati 7 George Wenzel

Auditorium Levy Debate Aims to Attract Conventions

Raleigh County backs a $650000 civic auditorium to draw county, regional and state conventions to Beckley. Leaders from religion, business, labor and politics praise the project for publicity, growth and prosperity while noting lodging needs and catering plans after approval.

Mike. Wren Raleigh Couny Raleigh County Raleigh A. H. Wilson Beckley First Christian Church West Virginia J B FL York Beckley Ministerial Association Hulett €. Smith Cratic Kermit Locke Leighton C. Farley United Mine Workers of America Greenbrier Summers Mercer McDowell Wyoming Fayette Nicholas E. E. Bibb, Jr Beckley Executive J. E. Otto Beckley Womans Club State Federation of Womans Clubs Charleston Huntington Clarksburg Wheeling Beckley Otto

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