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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1947

Page

4

Wyoming Gas Boom Echoes Earlier Oil Era

In Wyoming County the Hope Natural Gas Company reports seventeen strings of tools active this summer with two new gassers in Pineville showing strong, steady rock pressure. President L L Tonkin notes good wells outweigh exceptional ones as crews move from site to site under the company wide expansion.

bBy Register Star Mullens Wyoming County Calhoun Marion Hope Natural Gas Company Hope Company Wyoming L. L.tonkin Tonkin Pineville Hope

SSS Tonic Promises Health Through Stronger Blood

Ad claims SSS Tonic can raise low non organic blood strength by boosting red blood cells and digestion. It asserts improved appetite energy resistance and vitality with a "healthy color glow" and firmer flesh. Millions of bottles sold and urging readers to buy at their drug store.

Alger-Like and Morning Light Review

The piece surveys Alger-like episodic storytelling about a shipbuilder turned smuggler who travels to London and the New World, concluding that Tomlinson’s sea mood and imagery elevate a rather artificial plot. It praises calm, polished prose and literary mastery that keeps readers engaged longer than more forceful writers.

Tomlinson

Don’t wash strawberries until just before use

Do not wash berries until ready to use. Remove green caps only after washing to keep them fresh and flavor intact.

Mrs Rena King Succumbs at 33

Mrs Rena Yureki King aged 33 of Page died in Weston on August 25 after a 14 year illness. Funeral rites will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the Tyree Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. A A Angle. She was born May 18 1914 in Davenport Illinois and is survived by her father Pete Yureici Springfield IL husband L D King one brother Joe Yureici Bloomington IL one sister Mrs Mary Wells Wheeling three half brothers Tony Youravish Page George Youravish Oak Hill John Bukant South Charleston and one half sister Mrs Josephine Nicholls Oak Hill and one son Charles King.

Register Page Rena Yureki King Weston Highlawn Memorial Park Tomorow Tyree Mrs. King Dever~ Non Ilinois Pete Yureici Springfield L. D. King Joe Yureici Bloomington Mary Wells Wheeling Toney Youravish George Youravish Oak Hill John Bukant South Charleston Josephine Nicholls Charles King

Man Starts Church Brawl Drops Dead at Sermon

In Knoxville Tennessee a church member Sherrof J Lee 1956 collapsed and died after a brawl at Fourth Avenue Baptist Church coroner O K Williams says heart attack not from the fight The Rev Henry J Warner 38 resigned saying he will preach elsewhere amid reports of threats after allegations of church embezzlement

Associated Press Knoxville Tenn Fourth Avenue Baptist Church Knox County O. K. Williams Sherrof. J. Lee Henry J. Warner Lee Warner

Statewide Skeet Shoot Planned Near Oak Hill

Fayetteville hosts the thirteenth annual West Virginia Skeet Shooting Tournament at Oak Hill Skeet Club on Salem Road. The two day event runs August 31 and September 1 with multiple championships including small bore 410 or 28 gauge, 20 gauge, all bore, ladies, junior, two man, and five man contests. Earl Rusty Reed, a 13 year old Parkersburg shooter, headlines the junior class and national recognition. Senator Glenn Jackson of Logan is among state champions attending. Traps open for practice on August 30 and grounds provide lunch, refreshments, and parking for contestants and spectators.

Register Fayetteville West Virginia Oak Hill Salem Road Earl Rusty” Reed Parkersburg Glenn Jackson Logan

Kilgore to Speak At CIO Meeting

Senator Harley M Kilgore of Beckley will address a Labor Day celebration in Clendenin organized by the CIO International Oil Workers Union. The program includes Kilgore's address, band music, games and contests, per Daniel Miller of the arrangements committee.

Harley M. Kilgore Beckley Clendenin CIO International Oil Workers Union Daniel Miller Kilgore

Pittsburghers Form Skirt Club

Organizers of a Pittsburgh group report more than 50 letters from both sexes expressing interest in joining the effort to shorten skirts. Twenty office girls signed up together, with one man noting he would not spend more on fashions when his wife just bought $300 worth of short dresses.

Associated Press Pittsburgh

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