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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1958
Page
8
Dr George W Crane argues modern brides must be versatile and educated before marriage. He contrasts 18th century life with today noting longer life expectancy and social roles. He urges Myrna to delay marriage until at least 21, recommends a year of work or study, and offers a 200 point Tests for Sweethearts booklet via mail.
Najmeh Najafi and Helen Hinckley recount life in Sarbandan east of Tehran, detailing efforts to improve water, sanitation, and public health while confronting tradition. The narrative centers on villagers and the author’s public service, stressing shared humanity over politics and poverty.
Beckley Police Court Thursday night collected 585 dollars in fines and bond forfeitures. Four pleaded guilty to motor vehicle violations including a 16 year old for reckless driving. Hubert Webber faced a 20 dollar fine for improper registration while C C Cash and Emma Cash were fined for licensing violations. James Moye and Jack Lilly forfeited bonds on drunken driving and other charges.
Angelina R Milano Sophia is among eight Morris Harvey College students to graduate with honors at the summer commencement August 21. Average 3.40. Leading 105 graduates is John Lafe Kidwell Charleston with 3.58. Other honor students include Launia J Blackburn Mount Hope 3.45 Ruby H Duff Charleston 3.40 Margaret C Vickers Blooming Rose 3.48 Wilhelmina Ashworth Gauley Bridge 3.28 Doris M Humphrey Stickney 3.26 and Hugh Smith Rainelle 3.26. The address Perspective in Education will be given by Earl R Boggs Dean of Longville College Farmville Va. Dr Boggs will receive honorary doctor of pedagogy for outstanding contributions to higher education.
Sixth District Congress member Robert C. Byrd urged the Tariff Commission to aid Barium Reduction Corp. of South Charleston, arguing imported barium chloride sold at prices below the delivered domestic cost harms West Virginia workers. He cited foreign labor and adverse effects on local industries.
Three Hinton men remanded to Raleigh County Jail on $1000 bonds after arraignment before Magistrate J E Mays. They waived preliminary hearing to the Raleigh County Grand Jury for burglary at Mrs E G Krise’s home across New River in Raleigh County. Items taken included clothing a clock a lawn mower an electric iron blankets bedspreads quilts sheets and silverware most has been recovered with some found at Adkins son Junior’s home.
Ray Kenneth Armstrong waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to the Raleigh County Grand Jury on a breaking and entering charge after posting a $1,000 bond. He was jailed August 4 by city police and appeared before Magistrate Cotton White in Raleigh County Jail.
One case of active tuberculosis was reported from Raleigh County to the West Virginia State Department of Health for the week ending Aug. 16. Other diseases in Raleigh County included gonorrhea three and syphilis one. Surrounding counties reported various infectious diseases including influenza like illnesses measles and tuberculosis with differing counts. Gets Accounting Degree Randall Shrewsbury, son of Mr and Mrs A E Shrewsbury Crab Orchard, received his degree in accounting from Bowling Green College of Commerce on Saturday. He was a member of Pi Tau Nu Fraternity and served as president for one term and as president of Beta Pi Honorary Accounting Fraternity.
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