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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1949
Page
5
John Wesley Smith, a South Payette grocer, was elected president of the Raleigh County Retail Grocers Association at a meeting last night. He succeeds Thomas Bascarre and will lead about 125 growers with a 10 member board of directors.
Beckley officials warn of deadly carbon monoxide from gas heaters after a local couple died in their sleep. Chief Martin urges venting unvented heaters and inspecting all heaters, noting 10 to 12 Beckley deaths in three years. Open two windows, ventilate rooms, and call fire or police for checks and first aid if symptoms appear.
Beckley officials announce a Christmas holiday schedule with post office windows opening at 8 a.m. and staying open as long as needed to handle a large parcel post rush. Mailers urged to send packages early by December 16 and to mail before 10 a.m. or between 1 30 and 3 30 p.m. to avoid fines.
Lincoln Elementary Ylomeroom Mothers reported raising 100 dollars via bake and shampoo sale to buy a motion picture projector for the school. They planned an old-fashioned picnic and to support adding a basement room for the hot lunch program. Mrs. L A Landers was elected secretary.
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Susie Clay, 205 Bellevue Lane, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Methodist Church on Heber Street. She died Monday of a heart attack at home. Burial follows in Clay Cemetery at Sand Lick. She moved to Beckley in 1931 from Cirtsville and is survived by husband George A. Clay, two sons Aulda Clay and Herbert H. Clay, six grandchildren, and active pallbearers include A. F. Bryson and Frank Lopez.
Bodies of John Long and Mable Jean Carmichael Long are removed to Moundsville for funeral services after carbon monoxide poisoning. Autopsy by Dr. Ralph Slosteller confirms poisoning with no foul play found. Long taught vocational agriculture at Trap Hill High. Mrs Long worked at the Veterans Hospital and family ties link to Raleigh County and Future Farmers of America. Funeral plans pending as Raleigh County schools seek a replacement teacher.
Beckley chapter of the Disabled American Veterans elected three new officers at a meeting to fill the executive committee. Richard Cooper remains commander and Dana K. Amick adjutant. new officers are William H. Chrisley senior vice commander Ian Norton junior vice commander and Warren Patton sergeant at arms. The roster grew to 45 with two new members Ashley W. Clay of Harper and James W. Dwiggins of Beckley joining last night.
The Kuchis, a rare nomadic group in Afghanistan, lead camel caravans from Central Asia to Pakistan. They trek with goats, chickens, and children, guided by a patriarch in robes while women watch from the rear. Camels laden with goods pass under Hindu Kush peaks as life continues in traditional rhythm.
Kenneth Nolan a 26 year old sociology major at the University of Hedlands rode 19000 miles across Europe by motorcycle to conduct a personal survey on juvenile delinquency He aims to dedicate his life to youth guidance in Redlands California and beyond.
Richard E Bailey Raleigh County rent director outlines seven conditions for possible rent reductions: post max date higher than comparable rates. substantial deterioration. reduced services or space. special landlord tenant relations. leases showing lower rents at other times. seasonal demand causing higher max rents. and occupancy declines after higher rent orders. Also notes tenants' rights to appeal and notice requirements.
Berkeley scientist Dr. D R Cameron reports tobacco seeds yield twin seedlings about one in a thousand while triplets occur at a lower rate after examining about 100000 seedlings since 1938. Selection and relaxed rent rules for tenants may raise these rates.
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