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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1948
Page
2
The report describes a traffic accident involving a Lincoln sedan and Dr Anthony Kell. The driver braked when the front car skidded, resulting in injuries to several occupants and substantial vehicle damage.
By The Ag Batavia dispatch the Dutch announce seizure of oil fields in southern Sumatra as they push a fast campaign toward a fire decree before New Year’s Eve. The report notes Dutch forces aim to complete operations amid Indonesian resistance and military moves across Java.
Oak Hill plans New Year celebrations with dances and watch parties at local lodges. Knights of Pythias and Moose Lodge chaperone events while families join in with music from a nickelodeon and toy distributions for children. Several area men enlist in the army for three years, joining the Siew Infantry Division in Europe, and trips to Charleston and Beckley are offered.
Beckley fire units responded to three small fires on East C Street West Street and South Fayette Street. A refrigerator motor on a home owned by Mrs. Bellaley caused about 25 in damage. A neon holiday display on C.D Crawford Jr s home ignited with about 25 in damage. A washer fire at Dr Banks s home on South Fayette Street caused light damage. Fire Chief Bernard Martin offered no further details.
Eliza Snuffer age 81 of Harper dies at her home after three weeks illness. Born September 14 1867 near Oak Grove Raleigh County daughter of John and Paulina Harper Howery. Survived by brothers Howery of Beaver and Mrs Godby of Oak and Mrs Laura Herd Mabscott with several nieces. Funeral Friday Mount Tabor Baptist Church burial at Mount Tabor Cemetery.
Local road crews struggle to contain a spreading blaze along Bute Road in Fayette County. The report notes limited access in one section near Mountain and describes efforts by staff writers and affected residents as smoke and embers challenge containment.
Sub zero cold grips the Midwest with readings dropping to near minus 14 in Norfolk Nebraska and Rochester Minnesota. The cold front extends from Nebraska to Michigan as the storm moves east toward New York and Pennsylvania.
Time Magazine designates President Harry S. Truman as Man of the Year for 1948 marking a second such honor after 1945. The selection highlights his election win as a historic, decisive victory and notes his role in shaping nuclear policy and wartime leadership.
Harry Blick of Beckley pleaded guilty to assaulting Hazel Cook Grevina. He was fined and ordered to pay costs by Magistrate J. P. Meadows. Constable Jennings 5. George arrested him, the magistrate said today.
A flood of land transfers recorded at the County Clerk's office shows deeds filed by Consolidated Bus Lidel and others. The summaries include multiple parcels around Oakwood Sisson Streets and Palat Creek, with values up to about 100 500 dollars and other parcels across Beckley area neighborhoods in Town and Lily Land districts.
Jesse Sears 65 of Thurmond is hospitalized at Oak Hills for injuries after a rock fell while he worked at the Training and Jarerio Coal Company in Mount Hone yesterday.
Ada Tyree of Charleston told Beckley police she stole to get a place to stay. She said she had nowhere to sleep and used money for a hotel room. Police arrested her downtown a few hours later. She faces grand jury after failing to post a $500 bond.
All Richshend 47 of Sandstone dies at 7 39 p m Tuesday in Chesapeake and Ohio Hospital Clifton Forge Va after a three week illness He served since 1926 as a fireman for the railroad and was promoted to engineer in 1946 Funeral 2 pm Friday Sandstone Baptist Church with Rev C H Martin of Bellepoint officiating Burial Cooper Cemetery Survivors include wife Eula Richmond and brothers and sisters Myrtle Cole Victor Lillian Gross Charleston B C Richmond Hinton and C E B Richmond Charleston
Lewisburg officials announce a parade event on New Year’s Day with plans to feature a Shanghai theme. Local chairman and Mason County judges will oversee activities as spectators from nearby towns are encouraged to attend.
Pure Oil Company announces a new insurance program at no charge for employees starting January 1. The plan covers 14 Beckley and Wyoming County staff locally and more than 8,500 Pure Oil workers nationwide, adding hospital, medical, surgical, maternity, and dependent coverage to existing life and retirement benefits.
Four Princeton area men enlist in the U S military. Eldie Dent joins regular army for three years. Hue C. Collins signs for three years with A S A 1257 at Ft Dix New Jersey. Frank C. Vest enlists for one year. Carl E. Hazelwood enters the air force for three years.
Monroe County High School hosts the annual Literary Oration Festival with Dr. W. B. Robertson, head of the English department at Concord College, as guest speaker. The event set for February 23 features extemporaneous speaking and plans for the program.
By Baé four color folders prepared by the U and Engineers staff will be distributed by members of the wetsil council for the Chamber of Commerce Hisiten. Pe ce Tak GA WD.
The Raleigh County Ferm Buresy will sponsor county first class demonstrations on November 17 and 18 with Ruth Koch from West Virginia University. She will show farm women sewing shortcuts and remodelling old garments. Demonstrations target farm women clubs and 4-H leaders. groups may contact the farm office in the courthouse.
National Guard pay checks for enlisted personnel and officers of Headquarters Company and Com are to be distributed at the ae between 30 p.m. Anounced Return to home shows scattered fragments about visitors and family in Pineville with mentions of Everett H. Collins and relatives.
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