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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1948

Page

2

German Bride Immersed in American Christmas Dinner

Mrs. Dele Ash, newly arrived from Germany to Glen Jean, enjoyed her first Thanksgiving or Christmas meal in the United States. She recalled turkey but disliked cranberry sauce, and noted German upbringing differs from American abundance. She spoke of orphanages aiding children of many nationalities and races.

Sagister Dele Ash Glen San Gerdan Weilhelm William Weilhelm Barmental Germany Mire Ash Bammental Charles Ash Ash Heldle

U S Cyclists Still Trail After Comeback

An article notes American cycling’s strong year with Ted Smith of Buffalo gaining the No 1 Olympic road cycling berth and individuals like Edward Lynch Wendell Rollins Chester Nelson and Nevio Lane among competitors. It covers professional divisions and world titles, naming numerous cyclists and events across Europe and the U S. It also references Olympic and world championship results, plus Michigan players Guerre and Chandeis.

Ane Assox New York Bicycle League of America Ted Smith Buffalo N.Y U. S Magenvar Krebaha Wis Smith 8 Smith Edward Lynch Compton Calif Wendell Rollins Salt Lake City Utah Angele de‘ Bacco Alvaro Gior Waiter Biggelman Hugo Koblet Chicago Georgetti Moretti NCA U. S. Bicycle Corp Louis J Saen Emile Bruneau Belgium Arne Pedersen Denmark Washington Mario Ghella Italy London Holland F.verruzzi R. Perana France J. Bey Ghella Guido Messing Harry, Snell Sweden Arie van Vilet Halland G. Bom. Schulte

Four Fliers Die in Bomber Crash Near Detroit

A Michigan National Guard B 26 bomber crashed six miles from its Wayne County base in rain and sleet, killing at least four aboard including three Air Force personnel and a guard officer. The wreckage spread over ten acres near the base as search efforts continued.

Associated Press Detroit Michigan National Guard Air Force McDill Field Fla Wayne’ County Sineei

Princewick Man Sues for 5000 Over Job Loss

James Cray of Princewick sues Harry Seidman doing business as Seidman’s Style Shop on West Prince Street for 5000 claiming Seidman caused Cray to lose his job. The suit disclosed in Paleigh County circuit clerk's records notes Seidman previously judged for payment, then Garnishee served on Webb Coal Company leading to Cray’s unemployment. Cray had lived in Garrison Boone County.

Harry Seidman Seidman West Prince Street James’ Cray Princewick Paleigh County Croy J Croy Webb Coal Company Garrison Boone County

Foresters Debate Christmas Tree Harvest and Plantations

Area foresters in Beckley critique the waste of Christmas trees cut for brief use and urge thinning only if tied to future timber value. They favor plantation-grown trees for market stability, noting two decades of rotation and the need to protect forest reserves while expanding year-round Christmas tree farming.

Beckley Frank Halstead New River Company Tata Halstead Lyon Lyon Peinis Roy Halvorson Minnesota Halvorson Hal Mine Timbers. Co Mariner New Rive Company Forester

High Schools Not Suited for Sixty Percent Youth

The 60 percent of youth deemed unsuited for the traditional high school curriculum is highlighted in a Commission on Life Adjustment Education for Youth report. It argues most students need a general education linked to daily life and future jobs, urging life adjustment, consumer, citizenship, and leisure education to prepare all youth for tomorrow’s social and economic pressures.

Associated Press Washington Sons of Ministry Commission U.S. Office of Education American Technical Society At Chicago

Bluefield Wind Breaks Nurse’s Ankle in Street Incident

In Bluefield a gust toppled Beulah Little a nurse and another woman off a street. Little suffered a broken ankle while a companion escaped injury. Officials and residents note unusual wind effects as the city touts air conditioning.

Bluefield Associated Press Chamber of ' Commerce Natire Beulah Little

Motorcycle Tour of Europe Told by Williams College Student

Mount Hope news notes Betty Henry Chapter Children of the American Revolution discusses a motorcycle tour of Europe by five Williams College students. Graney described arrivals in Europe, travels through Belgium Luxembourg and Switzerland, a Venice pass through by boat, and visits to Paris and Italian art museums. The group faced language barriers and visa issues but found good food and job prosperity across the continent. Next CAR meeting is January 20 at Miss Ann Lawton’s Mount Hope home.

By Register Mount Hope Pat Graney Betty Henry Europe Williams‘College Williamstown Mass Frank Graff Graney Belgium Ne ‘Mary Luxemburg Holand Switzerland Venice Paris Italy Ann Lawton

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