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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1947

Page

4

Color influence soothes moods and boosts productivity

Color expert Carl Smedley argues soothing tones change behavior from office temper to school interest. He cites yellow kitchens glowing to green caves and blue chalkboards, noting hospital and factory rooms in green reduce stress and accidents.

Associated Press Tex Carl Smedley Smedley Lambd’s Lakewood Ohio Wallis Aeronautics Cleveland American Bureau of Stan- Gards

Barterers Quit Bartering Rag Bone Hank Or Ham Admission Stopped

From Abingdon Virginia Robert Porterfield declares no longer will bone rag or hank of ham be accepted as admission to his theater. The move marks a shift in theatrical practice at the Barter Theatre as Porterfield leads a professional approach to stage arts.

Virginia Barter Theater Jack O'Brian New York Abingdon War Robert Porterfield Theater Barter Theater

Barter Theater thrives as a regional professional company

The Barter Theater in Abingdon grows from wartime venture to permanent repertory stock. Porterfield leads a Southwide touring program with three companies and a $10,000 Virginia grant while maintaining non profit status and broad professional caliber.

Sam Bob Virginia Porterfield Barter Theater Abingdon Actors Equity South Carrol McComas Gordon Somers Alexander Ivo Herbert Nelson Don Hart State Theater of Southeastern States Texas Barter Bunch Profes

Glider Meet Highlights Sturdy Craft and Laughs in Flight

At the 17th annual National Soaring Society event in Wichita Falls Texas glider pilots tested craft and teased each other about reliability and thrills. Guy Storer of Sanford Florida described the ride as a kite-like experience while Navy-like caution kept the crew mindful as a tow rope released and wings adjusted with spoilers.

Wichita Falls Tex Bob Guy Storer Sanford, Fla The National Soaring Society Storer Sally Rand Sheppard Field Nesther

Levy Session Tax Summary for Lester West Virginia 1947

Public notice from Lester, West Virginia, records levy amounts for current year. It lists tax rates, property classifications, and total valuations, with council members and officials certifying the levy totals and receipts. It covers general expenses, salaries, street maintenance, bonds, and licenses, noting totals and the amount to be raised by levy.

State OF West Virginia Raleigh Sophia W. W. Lawson Elgie H. Ballard Ross Carter Lloyd Dye Henry Smith George Ruble Joe Bowling State Liquor Commission Matory Telejets B. Gabe Wag Teal Estate iMeal Estate Fish Lester Linnie L. White T.and and Canning Sealife H G. Farmer J. J. Shrewsbury Jack A. Nuckols Clerk County Court Clerk Circuit Court Conservators of the Peace Sal. Aties Ee Neemeemeeans Towe I W. Bryson Board of Education Bryson Raleigh County Toyentas

Public notice of Raleigh County tax levy and school funds

Raleigh County court sets current year tax levy estimates for general county purposes and school districts. It details receipts and disbursements for county offices, schools, libraries, health, and public works, plus bonds, principal and interest, and delinquent taxes.

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Delinquent Tax List For Raleigh County 1946 Delinquents

Official schedule listing baying owners and properties in Raleigh County with outstanding real estate taxes for 1946. Names include Bruffer H A Er al Oak Grove, Stone Howard P, Stoots Lawrence, Darnell Delmar T & Lena M, Lilly Highland Add, Sophia Hts Add, and many others with lot numbers, street names, and acreage. The sheriff certifies the list as complete and accurate. county court names C C Lewis sheriff and Harry Anderson clerk.

Bruffer H. A Maple Meadow Stallard Bonnie Lester Stansbury Oak Grove Stone Howard P Dingess Deeeee Stone Marybelle Jarrell Marsh Fork Sumner Laure Thorne Clarice Stansbury S. D Tinsley Ela Lilly Mount Todd Dora Essie J W Trump Etta Dees Wood J. E Belva Velven Workman Ruby Lacy Harper Young Lillian Ruth Lester G. Wh Lillian R Glen White Trap Hill Bertha Rogers Rown Joseph Lester Hus Marre da C Mary Arthur d Brown Raleigh C Mary E Arthur Je Jper Reese Nee Adenee Add Clark Jack Fane Carl & Alma Horton, Millard & Pearl Wiorton Millard Johnson, Chester Et al Lily Land Co Lilly Valle Mace J. B Lester. O Cccces Mace Bhouee Martin Alfred Uilly Valley Will Lilly Valley McGill Wart Aaron Surveyor i McKinney Clyde & Gathering Tate Ele Jajee Solo Ada Rieter Parker Robert Lula Beckley Rd Richardson Lottie Ryan C. L Teeve Leas Cline Wickham Crawford Tom & Arabella Raleigh Realty CO Raleigh Realty Garrett J. E. Et al Gravely H. B Pra Wickham Y Vieseee Grow Lala Lilly Bighland Gunes, Wy Vv Mayme Highland Hedrick H. S Kidd Wickham SD Widwell Heithe Walker Hts Kniuckley Lily Highland Lewis, W. J. S Bo Wickham McMillion, C. QO Mid City Miller Dora Redden Satire Martha Lee Tolbert Clifford Lilly Highland Walker Mary-Lee Et al Welch Maude L Wickham S.D M. J Ethel Winston Clyde N.B Lotis Town OF Sophia Darnell Delmar T Lena M Sophia Hts Aga Ty Ir Add. Dowell Spencer & Allie Sophia Duncan Je Tlie Duncan T. W. Jr Fernandez Wilcie Percola Gill James H Fairview Hughes Cecil C Helen Cecil GC Guy James Elizabeth M. M. Riffe Hess Lilly Land, Company J. A Eiea Company J. H Fairview Anon Hester H Mary L MeVex Sophia His C.speeeee Mabry Mann J, S McBirath Polk Add CC. Lewis Raleigh Co. C. Lewis Thelma Gilkerson N. P West Virginia C. C. Lewis Harry Anderson Clerk County Court

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