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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1956

Page

7

Beale to Head AP Coverage of Conventions

William J. Beale, AP Washington bureau chief since 1939, will lead the convention staff overseeing more than 100 reporters and technicians during coverage of political conventions. Relman Morin, veteran AP war correspondent and former Washington bureau chief, is noted for wartime service and a Pulitzer Prize winning career.

Associated Press William J. Beale Beale Washington Relman Pat) Morin England France Germany Egypt Africa Japan India China Korea IndoChina Stevenson Eisenhower

AP Wires Link to Convention Platforms Across Globe

The Associated Press expands wire network to cover political conventions from Chicago and San Francisco to Beckley. Side circuits will send regional news and photos to The Register, keeping readers close to the floor and noting the AP is a proud member.

Chicago San Francisco Fred i E. Francis Tom L. Gard Chiright Thecago Transcdanty Wwe MU Olime World Network Beckley London Cairo Rio de Janiero Tokyo Associated Press Worla Register The

Wesleyan Board To Meet Aug. 14

The Wesleyan Board of Trustees will meet in Buckhannon West Virginia on August 14 to discuss appointing a new college president. Dr John Scarborough who has led Wesleyan since 1946 resigns to take Baker University Baldwin Kansas effective September 1. Attorney E Ray Jones of Oakland Maryland named as a potential candidate.

Buckhannon W. Va West Virginia Wesleyan College Atty. E. Ray Jones Oakland John Scarborough Wesleyan Baker University Baldwin Kans

Agricultural market notes for fruits vegetables in several states

Maryland New Jersey Pennsylvania and Virginia prices for apples cantaloupes peaches potatoes and related produce listed with size grades and unit prices. Reports note light demand for peaches and ongoing discussions about college operations and interim leadership while a new president is appointed. wildlife study in St Johns Newfoundland examines snipe nesting and breeding habits.

ST. John's Nfld Lee Tuck Dominion Wildlife Officer Newfoundland

Jamaica Island Journey Ends In Tense Departure

Cynthia and Bruce leave Kingston with the Carraways and Val, discussing slums and native superstitions as a storm gathers. Bruce wrestles with danger and doubt while the car follows a dark mountain road past government houses and dense vegetation toward an uncertain night.

Cynthia Bruce Dirk Val Miss Alison Jane Thia Brice John Conversa Jamaica Mae

Memorial notices from Glen Daniel to Cunard region

Funeral announcements list deaths of Mary Ellen Cooper Aden Birch Phillips George Richard Pierce William Clair Harmon with service details at Coal Marsh Baptist Church Calvary Baptist Church Cunard and local funeral homes. Also a Thank You note from the Collins family for support after Sandy F Collins death.

Cooper Cooper Mary Ellen John E Ellen Westmoreland Cooper Glen Daniel Melton Coal Marsh Baptist Church Sunset Memorial Park Phillips . Phillips Aden Birch Mabscott Calfee Calvary Baptist Church C. E. Walker James Weal N. H. Harless Bur ‘Tal Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Beckley Ma‘sonic Lodge No. 95 Harrison G. Bird Luther D. Fink Lewis Gravely, Jr Dr. G. A. Dyer Jim Cornelius Albert Kerbawy, Jr Tom Venters Russell Sims Fidelis Beckley Masonic Lotize No. 95 Temple Caffee Pierce Pierce George Richard Cunard First Baptist Church of Frank Shelfen H. Co. Craig Ritchie and Johnson Farher Tole Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home Sandy F Collins Raleigh General Hospital Caffee Furer al C. R. Rakes Otic Tilley S.A. Mats Minnie L. Collins Muuol Jones Dial Roy A. Jones Richard Snuffer Cook's Lacy Griffith Shady Spring Farl Sfam Bud Lovell Sophia Beckley Magle Chef Crook Raleigh Road Nick Sanchez Earl Street

Rummage and septic service ads in local notice

A jumble of notices advertises a rummage sale at St. Cecilia’s Go and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on August 11 plus septic tank cleaning by Linzy Sanitation with 15 years’ experience and pricing. Also a Young Man under 2 ad for a national company and a finance firm seeking a manager trainee in Beckley West Virginia with contact details.

Beckley Wright Crab Orchard Halstead Haddad’s TV & Furniture CO Main St Beckley Furniture Neville St Prince St Morris Ecster Hardwar IC Frank Dial South Kanawha St St. Cecetia St. Stephen's Episcopal Daniels Prince Street Deering Walter Insuranc BicCorkle Avenue Sou Charleston W. Va Avon Cosmetics Jennings St Beckley Delivery Mutual of Omaha Central Institute Blue Star Ap Parel Erie Realsitk Mids Clyde New York Dia Beckley Ramey's Sweet Shop Heckley Theatre Brive Inn Bradley Charles Coe Avon Jennings Street Amy's Drive Son California Quesenberry President Hotel Mt. Hope P. D Mullens Standard Coffee Company Rainelle Richwood W.C. Mills Pioneer Hotel Quesenberdy President Moore North Heber Street Ise Way Cab Co Edward P. Dunlap Merican Finance Corporation Bobss Baia Arenes E Ing Wefele Pital Naa Flnsthen

Moving Memorial for Harry Cold Iron Died 1954

Mrs Claude Hay Allen and children honor Harry Cold Iron in a moving memorial note. The family recalls his light and warmth, notes two years since his death on August 8 1954, and expresses faith in a reunion in heaven. His mother Aussie Coldiron and sisters Kelly Barrett and Thomas McCutcheon and brother Dale Coldiron pledge ongoing remembrance with Funeral Directors and associates assisting.

Claude Hay Allen Harry Cold Iron Aussie Coldiron Kelly Barrett Thomas McCutcheon Dale Coldiron Agreet Funeral

Lost billfold with papers near Valley Drive area

A missing billfold with very important papers and some money may be recoverable. Contact Bet William Allen or Raleigh for information. Advertisements list floor sander rental and painting services from local Beckley businesses including Foster Hardware and Beckley Ice and Feed Co.

Valley Drive William Allen Martin Raleigh’ Hotel Beckley W. Va Sanders Fahulon Foster Hardware Co Main St Nash Campbell Campbell Samuel Croy Beadle Beckley Ice and Feed Co Prince St

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