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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1956
Page
5
Margaret accepts Alan's choice and contemplates future happiness with Fred while focusing on healing. Linda counsels restraint and helps Ann resolve a schoolyard fight, choosing guidance over punishment as the family navigates trials and prepares for ongoing changes.
The Hungarian government, hit by a bitter winter and later major floods, will receive U S surplus farm supplies as aid after initially rejecting it. The State Department said Hungary accepted the offer, with the League of Red Cross Societies aiding a survey to assess need and distribution. Hungary had previously spurned President Eisenhower's February aid proposal.
A simple fruit dish blends orange juice and honey with membrane-free citrus segments and sliced bananas for a refreshing dessert or breakfast option.
The Beckley Army Reserve Training Center reports a surge in Reserve Forces Act enlistments increasing draft exposure for eligible youths. West Virginia leads seven states in RFA promotion with over 700 participants since Congress passed the act last August. Youths under 18 and a half can enlist in a hometown unit, gaining eight years with six months active duty, while others face increased drafting chances through reserve paths.
Trees were planted on the campus of Stanaford Top School Friday by the Busy Bee 4-H Club in observance of Arbor Day. The Homemakers Meet at Mrs. Evelyn Parker’s home decided to make hooked rugs as the State Fair exhibit. Refreshments were served to several named members including Mrs. Katherine Biggers and Mrs. Evelyn Parker. Announcements noted visitors from East Park and East Beckley. Wedding Announcement reports the marriage of Yvonne Dews to George Coleman at a home in East Beckley with several relatives in attendance.
Eleanor L. Cox of 301 Mankin Ave was issued a building permit Friday by the City Recorder for a double limestone garage valued at 1800 dollars with a ten dollar city fee.
The Beckley Woman's Club from the county announces a Tuesday outreach to canvass for cancer funds. Women across towns such as Beaver Cranberry Crab Orchard Coal City and Beckley are assigned captain-led teams to canvas door to door starting at 6 30 p m with Mrs M W Arnold leading the effort and Mrs R J Howard heading the Negro division with a large roster of volunteers.
Raleigh County Medical Society Auxiliary joins nationwide Medical Education Week April 22 to 28 with posters in windows of E M Payne Co Beckley Hardware and Supply Co and Raleigh County Bank. The effort highlights Keep America Healthy and funds for West Virginia University's Medical School.
RHODELL RNS Douglas Wayne Sanders six year old son of Mr and Mrs Coy Sanders Rhodell was confined to his home with a nose injury from a ball mishap Thursday afternoon He tripped and a stick pierced his nose Dr W F Pomputius removed the stick and treated severe bleeding at his Helen office The child was not hospitalized
The Beckley Civil Air Patrol squadron announces assignment of additional radio gear at the Raleigh County Airport. Four Beckley staff members attended a Charleston orientation at National Guard headquarters and were briefed on the new equipment for CAP use.
Gubernatorial candidate and congressman Robert H. Mollohan told about 350 attendees at the Beckley Hotel that he favors extending Valley Drive and building short, long‑delayed links connecting Bolt Three Forks with nearby counties. He outlined a four year road program to fit within revenue and federal aid limits, stressing regional farming growth and closer community ties.
Graveside services for Grace Jo Wallace infant daughter of Joe and Grace Shrewsbury Wallace of Beckley will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Blue Jay Cemetery with Rev. Virgil Cook officiating. She died in a local hospital at 6 30 Sunday. Surviving are paternal grandparents Charlie Wallace of Rogersville Tennessee and maternal grandparents Carl Shrewsbury of Beckley. The body leaves Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home at 4 p.m. today for residence of Henry White at 226 Hartley Ave.
West Virginia University hosted its second annual short course in newspaper advertising at the School of Journalism on Saturday. Notable speakers included Francis P. Fisher of the West Virginia Press Assn., Frank E. Shaffer of the Charleston Daily Mail, George W. Hodel of Beckley Newspapers Corp., William E. Cockerell of the Grafton Daily Sentinel, and journalism instructors William R. Summers Jr. and Donovan H. Bond.
A Battle of Songs will be held tonight at 7 p.m. between the Young Peoples' Chorus of the Welcome Baptist Church and the Spiritual Clouds of Joy at the church. The event features two choirs competing in a staged vocal contest.
Chesapeake and Ohio remains the world’s largest bituminous coal carrier and last year handled 78 million tons for homes, industries, and export. The line promotes its overnight Pullmans, top meals, and attentive service at Greenbrier, West Virginia. Its 90,000 stockholders know earnings held strong in a weak mood, with dividends paid annually since 1899 except 1915 and 1921, and the last year’s regular dividend rising from 3.00 to 3.50.
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