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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1959

Page

4

Thought For Today Quote on Blushing and Impudence

A brief quotation laments the man who cannot blush or feel. the speaker calls such a person the acme of impudence, linked to Menan.

Menan

Strange Kind of Democracy in Yankus Farm Stand

A Michigan farmer, Stanley Yankus, sold his farm and declared he would move to Australia after years of penalties for not following wheat allotment laws. The piece questions government policy, liberty, and the future of America as a hard working farmer abandons his homeland in search of perceived freedom.

Stanley Yankus America Michigan Australia Yankus United States Free Brave

Two Senators McCarthy Share Name But Different Paths

The piece contrasts Joseph R. McCarthy of Wisconsin and Eugene J. McCarthy of Minnesota. It notes their different political stances, careers, and reputations, with Joseph famous for anti-Communist crusades and Eugene portraying a more moderate to liberal record. It highlights education and teaching roles for the Minnesota senator and references past elections and loyalties.

Sen McCarthy G.O.P R. M. LaFollette University of Minnesota

Sins Of Omission And Marriage Sins Of Commission

Dr George W Crane discusses Ralph and Nora a couple on brink of divorce after Ralph's affair the night Nora gave birth. He urges wives to meet their husbands sexual needs during pregnancy, warning neglect leads to temptation and domestic tragedy. The columnist frames pregnancy as normal and emphasizes matching calories and erotic attention.

George W. Crane Ralph Nora

We Live Too Fast and Neglect Our Friends at Moose Club

Roy Lee Harmon recalls a dinner with George Chambers and Francis Farley, a WV public relations man for the petroleum industry, discussing taxes, highways funds, and lake plans while lamenting how life moves too fast. He reflects on lost visits with old friends, the social toll of busyness, and a Towne poem about vanished friends.

Moose Club George Chambers Francis Skeets Farley West Virginia Washington West Chambers George Flat Top Lake Jack Preston Greenbrier River Rayleigh County

Military Men In The News At Home And Overseas

Several West Virginia service members appear in a roundup: Billy J. Barber, 20, of Oceana, promoted to specialist four in Germany with the 24th Infantry Division after enlisting in 1957. Lewis E. Jones, 24, and Lowell B. Dillon, 24, both assigned to the 48th Infantry in Worms, Germany. Jones arrived in Europe in January 1958, a rifleman in Company C. Dillon, also in Company C, arrived in Europe in January 1958. William A. Southern and Carl R. Ward, Raleigh County men, begin basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C. Pvt. Southern is son of Johan Franklin Southern. Pvt. Ward is son of Ernes tine Hughes. Pfc. Howard F. Chambers, 19, Mount Hope, completed a 10-week machinist course at Aberdeen Proving Ground after enlisting in August 1956. Paul E. Garretson, aviation ordnanceman, serves aboard USS Midway, which returned to California after a six-month Far East tour. Pfc. Herbert R. O’Boyle, 20, of Scarbro, completed a four-week course in Mur na u at the European Engineer Ordnance School and is a jeep driver in Karlsruhe. son of Sylvester H. and Mary lives in Lochgelly.

Germany 24Th Infantry Division Billy J. Barber Edward H. Barber Oceana 24Th Army Europe Oceana High School W. and F. Legg Mount Hope 48Th Infantry Worms Pic Lewis E. Jones William W. Jones Lowell B. Dillon Betty Whitesville Jones Fort Riley Kan Dillon Otey Dillon Colcord Clear Fork High School Ordnance School Aberdeen Proving Ground Howard F. Chambers Hattie Chambers Route 1 Fort Jackson S. C Mount Hope High School Duncan’s Inc Bradley Uss Midway Paul E. Garretson Lonnie E. Garretson Josephine California Seventh Fleet Far East Army European Engineer Ordnance School Murnau Herbert R. O'Boyle Mary Scarbro Karlsruhe 17Th Signal Battalion Collins High School Sylvester H. O’boyle Lochgelly

Beckley News Rates and Delivery Details

The notice lists subscription rates for Beckley News and the Associated Press policy. It notes daily and Sunday prices for various terms, home delivery options, and tax. It states independent contractor status for carriers and limits the newspaper’s responsibility for advance payments.

Beckley Newspapers Corporation

Boots to billions How Bottner reshaped shoe polish fortunes

Irving J. Bottner, at 43, transformed a stagnant $70 million industry with a stand up shine bar concept and scented cleaners. He studied routines, sought easier chores, and urged a jump from under $2 to $3 or $4 spent on shoe care, betting on a boom driven by convenience and fragrance. He grew from a Bronx hand laundry family, shining shoes to support his home.

New York Irving J. Bottner America Bottner Bott~ner Botmer Bronx

Toots Shor and a Streetwise Path to Success

A portrait of Toots Shor, New York restaurateur, who accepts a cab driver’s tip about a local dining spot and later reflects on seizing opportunities. The tale charts Shor’s rise from college worker to ambitious entrepreneur, highlighting his belief in innovating rather than sticking to old methods and the mindset that sparked his climb toward millions.

Toots Shor New York 51St Street Toots Anks Teale Bonner

Symbols and trade signs in early shops

The piece explains the mortar and pestle as a chemist sign and notes how signs over doors identified trades like barber and druggist. It also describes modern trademarks as shop identifiers and suggests a game to recognize trademarks, awarding $10 to Carl Hempstead of Bay City, Michigan.

Carl Hempstead Bay City Mich Beckley

Prayer For Today From Nashville Church Staff Editor

Prayer text expresses gratitude for spring colors and creation. It requests inner sight to see beauty and inner ears to hear thy voice. The writer acknowledges human smallness and asks for true appreciation to match God’s gifts in Jesus name Amen. Mac E Hunter Nashville Tenn staff editor National Baptist Publishing Board.

Jesus Amen Mac E Hunter Nashville Tenn National Baptist Publishing Board

Earl Wilson Jeff Donnell Loses 16 Pounds And Gains Smile

New York gossip notes Jeff Donnell says she shed 16 pounds and jokes about her fame while playing a nurse on CBS. She discusses marriage, finances, and her NY lifestyle, mentioning ex-husband George, a Paparazzi presence, and plans for TV and Broadway.

Jeff Donnell New York George Gobel Alice George Little Tin God CBS Jeff John Bricker Aldo Ray Jean Marie Matt and Jeff Mikie Sardi’s Jeff Chandler Hollywood Lonesome George New Yorker Maine Maryland Connecticut

Jurors drawn for May term Circuit Court list of names

The following jurors have been drawn to serve during the May term of Circuit Court Otis Lafferty Elbert Farley Albert Daniel Londa Lilly Jackson Arnold Ransley Fox William Spanelger Charley McGhee George Smith Sr J F Webb John H Houchins J W Sweeney F G Lilly H G Henderson George Stover Simeon Lilly George Covey Reed Maynor Taz Snuffer S E Lilly John Murdock Jackson Bragg James R Hendricks Alfred Richmond Shady Spring L P Gates E D Smith Oliver Jerrell Chester Stanley J W Cole Mont Phillips Bill Lewis Alexander Richmond G H Williams Joseph Davis Riley Cook George W Barr Joseph Wright R H Harden J L Farley Samuel Harper James Shepherd D L Maysner George Trump James Wiseman Oley McGinnis

Circuit Court Otis Lafferty Elbert Farley Albert Daniel Londa Lilly Jackson Arnold Ransley Fox William Spanegler Charley McGhee George Smith, Sr J. F. Webb John H. Houchins J. W. Sweeney F. G. Lilly H. G. Henderson George Stover Simeon Lilly George Covey Reed Maynor Taz Snuffer

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United States Senate Minnesota Wisconsin Joseph R. McCarthy Eugene J. McCarthy Democrat - Farmer Labor Rep State Department U. S Unesco Joseph R Department Morris Roy Lee Harmon Charles Hanson Towne Jim By Peggy Kessinger Raleigh County S.C Pyt William A Southern Pvt Carl R, Ward Pvt. Southern Johan Franklin Southern Epperly Ward Ernestine Hughes Glen White Fourth Battalion First Training Regiment W. A C,r. Ward Valeigh UH Register Prince St W. Va Hinton J. McQuadentenna Associated Press Brooks & Finley, Inc Philadelphia Chicago Detroit Boston Cleveland Atlanta Los Angeles San Francisco Hal Boyle Earl Wilson Corinne Calvet Harwyn Corinne Earl C. Diefenbach Dean Martin Sgt. Bilko Mickey Freeman Raleigh Register
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