Sleep Aids and Relaxation Techniques for Restful Nights
A William Alden article outlines practical methods to overcome insomnia. It recommends abandoning counting sheep and explains three relaxation exercises plus a pillow, warm drink, and proper sleep environment to reduce worry and improve sleep quality. It also notes the storyteller's background in home economics and sheet design.
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Associated Press
Adelaide Kerr
Martha Alden
Salem, Mass
Miss Alden
Cleveland
Purdue University
Pequot Mills
Salem
Westchester
Quill and Scroll Play Tonight Features Inheriting Heir Tale
The play centers on a young man who must choose among five sisters to inherit his grandfather’s $2,000,000. Each sister embodies a distinct trait from beauty to athletic ability, with characters like James Smith Rosalyn Salyer Hilda Richards and others bringing the drama. The piece parallels film industry stats noting Hollywood’s average production of 45 minutes per eight hours.
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Ee Donignt
An Smith
Asa “Crab
James Smith
Rosalyn Salyer
Hilda Richards
Cathryn’ Pate
Ginia Meadows
Ann Prillaman
Johnnie Estep
Thomas Chadwell
Iva Hall
Personal News From Midway and Surrounding Areas
Penn Electric Company update imminent as John Ray a Yellowstone ranger visits Midway residents Mrs Henry Houck and Mrs L M Houck. Visitors from Sophia and Princeton West Virginia are noted along with Beckley relatives. E R Hartsoz ill at home and Ernest Angle injured a foot at the mine, with expected return soon.
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Penn Electric’ Company
John Ray
Yellowstone National Park
Henry Houck
L. M. Houck
Midway
Clayton Skeens
Sophia
Clayton Jones
Princeton
West Virginia
Harley Hurley
Beckley
Neader Short
Tipple
W. Va
D. E. Jones
E. R. Hartsoz
Ernest Angle
Morrises announce birth of son Cecil Edward
Mr and Mrs Cecil Morris of Glen Daniel welcomed a ten pound son named Cecil Edward born January 30 Mrs Morris was Aliss Lucille Tolley of Glen Daniel A new Forest Service development called a haze cutter improves sight for forest fire lookouts
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Morrises
Cecil Morris
Glen Daniel
Cecil Edward
Morris
Aliss Lucille Tolley
The
Forest Service
Mrs Milam Hosts Woman's Society Meeting
Mrs Les Milam hosted the Woman's Society of Christian Service gathering at East Beckley Methodist Church. The group planned a February 17 dinner, with Mrs J E Bird leading the meeting and devotional, followed by refreshments for a list of members.
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Les Milam
Woman's Society of Christian Service
East Beckley Methodist Church
B. P. Farley
J. E. Bird
Margaret Adams
David Johnson
O. G. Callahan
Sarah, Beavers
Herman Gwinn
H. H. Webb
B. ¥. Donaldson
W. E. Palmer
Noah Adams
James Grose
Billy Grose
Zula Ellison
W. J. Snyder
J. =. Bird
J. I. Daniels
Mascot Rags II Placed On Leave By Shawnee Fire Dept
Shawnee Oklahoma Fire Dept suspends mascot Rags II to training and safety lessons at Fireman Sherman Casey’s home after Rags was struck twice by an automobile and a fire truck in two days. Officials stress the mascot remains a department member and will be reassigned temporarily.
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Associated Press
Shawnee
Okla
Rags II
Fire Department
Sherman Casey
Rags
Three Year College Course Outlined At Shepherd
Shepherd State Teachers College officials announced a revamp allowing degree completion in three years to meet wartime demands. President W H S White said the college would open its summer session June 10 and offer special courses for students affected by war conditions. Two hundred thirty five students registered for the second semester.
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Associated Press
Shepherdstown
Shepherd State Teachers College
W.H.S. White
Court Recess Extends Term Amid War Economy
Federal Tadze Ben Moore announced that the term set to begin at Lewisburg March 3 will be recessed to the next term as a war time economy measure. Only a few cases have been docketed for the term.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Tadze Ben Moore
Lewisburg
Carson Couple Welcome Son in Mullens
Mr and Mrs Bennié Carson of Mullens are the proud parents of a baby boy born at noon yesterday at Raleigh General Hospital in Quebec City Canada The arrival adds to the family as Canada is noted for its large factory output and Mullens is mentioned as the family home.
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Miss Alden
Bennié Carson
Mullens
Raleigh General Hospital
Quebec
Canada
Dominion
English Sailor Visits Glen Rogers
Bill Miller, chief petty officer in the English navy and welterweight boxing champion, visited his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Anthony Mitchell in Glen Rogers for a week. He left Wednesday for Mobile Alabama and will proceed to unknown parts.
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Bill Miller
Anthony Mitchell
Glen Rogers
Mobile
Alabema
Miller
Purity Hill Ladies Aid Meets at Mrs Stanley Home
The Purity Hill Ladies Aid of the Eccles Community Church met Tuesday night at the home of Mrs H O Stanley. The president Mrs E M Mahaffey led the devotional and presided over the business session with members present including Mrs Roy Keesee Mrs PD C Wright Mrs L D Miser Mrs Mahaffey Mrs Boyd Haley Mrs G Elwood Anderson Mrs Stanley and Mrs Caroline Keesee.
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H. O. Stanley
E. M. Mahaffey
Roy Keesee
PD. C. Wright
L. D. Miser
Mahaffey
Boyd Haley
G. Elwood Anderson
Stanley
Caroline Keesee
Jazz Band Best Good Will Maker
The Loewys propose sending a U S jazz band to South America to foster goodwill after a three month tour. They found 80 percent of heard music in the region traced to northern origins and note the song Daddy wins favor and ends debates with smiles and clapping.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Raymond Loewys
Institute
South America
Loew
Loewy
Pamphlet Raids Boost Allied Morale in War Fronts
The United States plans a broad total war campaign with ideological leaflets used to spur resistance against German occupation. Navy and China aid bills loom in Congress as strikes threaten wartime production. RAF leaflets echo Roosevelt message calling unity, urging victory and peace.
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United States
Kaiser Wilhelm
Reich
France
Senate
White House
China
House
Pacific
Congress
Paris
Lille
United Nations
America
London
Roosevelt
County Prepares for Federal Power Order Across Region
County officials and city leaders weigh adherence to a federal power order as Sop hia and Beckley consider actions. Chamber of Commerce secretary Fugitt says no firm decisions yet while Fletcher Mann’s council has not met. Mayor Minter notes uncertainty and a push to follow others despite not committing. He predicts earlier work hours and continued electricity use as schools remain in session.
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Chamber of Commerce
W. R. Fugitt
Sophia
Beckley
Fugith
County Defense Council
Fletcher Mann
Mann
A. K. Minter
Fire kills three in Sibert KY home blaze
In Sibert Kentucky a nighttime fire at Clyde Hensley’s home claimed three lives including two young children. The blaze destroyed the dwelling and left rescuers puzzled as neighbors reported extensive damage and smoke.
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Associated Press
Manchester
Clyde Hensley
Sibert
War memoir excerpt from Burma Road siege description
In a fragmentary reminiscence soldiers describe a long conflict along Burma Road. They report enemy mass frontal assaults, stiff resistance, and reorganizing the line after losses. The account mentions bayonet fighting, house to house combat in Moulmein, burning stores, and improvising defenses.
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Moulmein
Therell Always Be A Plowhorse In Denton Md
In Denton Maryland farmer Charles Blough faced a flat tire and chose to ride his tractor to town. The story highlights a slow but steady journey down the town's main street.
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Denton, Md
Charles Blough
Denton
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