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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1948
Page
2
State Senator Don J. Eddy defends bingo as a wholesome amusement while a Monongalia County gambling case tests West Virginia law. The defense argues bingo should be legal and broader gambling forms deserve review, but authorities insist on enforcing existing prohibitions and jail as needed.
The United States indicates willingness to sell 87 ships to the Russian government without causing public anger toward Washington officials. The State Department notes most of the ships are prewar vessels and argues the sale would be acceptable.
Members of the Men s Bible Class will present their teacher Rev A H Wilson with fruit or candy on Sunday as a show of appreciation. The gifts may be donated to Pinecrest Sanitarium for parents, aligning with the class Pinecrest project. The class averages about 124 attendees with more than 250 members.
Thomas F. Stafford reports on a chamber of commerce annual banquet at Mullens High School where crowds endured slush outside before A Ritz Kingdon collected admission. Governor candidate R D Bailey sparked talk about a state slush fund amid cheers and heckling. A spelling bee series began on WCFC with local high schools competing in coming Saturdays. A new “meanest man” nomination was noted after a March of Dimes theft from a Heber Street restaurant.
The article argues Liberty ships, though new, are costly to operate and ill suited for peacetime needs. Victory ships fill appetite for tonnage, making many Liberty ships, moored across Atlantic Gulf and Pacific ports, unnecessary except for national security or potential sale to Russia to recover part of lend lease debts.
A Women's Home Companion poll shows General Eisenhower edging Eleanor Roosevelt as the most admired by American women. Other top figures include Marshall MacArthur Truman Hoover Crosby Dewey Sister Kenny and Helen Keller. The piece notes women influence homemaking and party choices.
Beckley West Virginia a nine member by products committee to pursue acquiring a coal to liquid fuels plant in Beckley vicinity chaired by L P Putman with Paul A McDaniel president of the Beckley Chamber praising its importance Also listed are members named to twenty five other committees across Aeronautics New industry National affairs Talks Agriculture Recreation Streets and other area topics with various local business leaders named as chairs and members.
Funeral services for Jack Hurst 39 will be held at 1 p m tomorrow at the Baptist Church of Oceana with Rev Wayre Rollins officiating. Burial follows at Sunset Memorial Park Beckley. He died yesterday at his mother's home. He was born January 29 1909 at Dry Creek. Surviving are his mother one brother Kelly Hurst Oceana and two sisters Mrs W H Dearing Huntington and Mrs W C Worrell Pineville.
Oceana High School student Dimple Amburgey resumes studies after illness confined her at home. Her brother Billy also returns to activity after being kept home due to mumps and scarlet fever.
Louis Jezerick 52 of Gatewood died in a mine accident at the Caperton operation on Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Caperton Gatewood Baptist Church with Rev. E. L. Clower officiating and burial in Highlawn Memorial Park. Surviving are his wife Thelma and three children Dorothy Eugene and Ray.
In a social triangle Valerie observes Clifford and Irene as engagement rumors swirl. Trene’s striking lace dress contrasts Valerie’s turquoise gown while Clifford’s guarded gaze hints at unspoken plans. Later Sheila hints at a wedding milestone as John unexpectedly proposes to Valerie.
Trooper F W Sine reports a three car collision on Route 61 near Page at 8 15 yesterday with about 500 dollars in damage. Billy Watson Wilson driving north skidded and hit John Cavaliers car, then a truck driven by Jack Sponangle Robson struck both vehicles. Laura Lawson riding with Cavalier sustained a broken rib and knee and shoulder bruises.
Mrs Lyda Slay 58 of Hilltop dies Monday in Youngstown Ohio Funeral arrangements incomplete Collins Funeral Home received the body today She is survived by children Jess Slay Hilltop Edison and Oddie Youngstown Ollie Slay Jr Brooklyn NY Robert Mar Tellus and Booker T Mrs Sadie Gaither and Mrs Mamie Mosby all of Hilltop
Donald G. Foster machinist mate second class in the United States Navy takes part in amphibious training exercises onboard the attack transport USS Cavalier. He hails from Fayetteville as the son of Fred P. Foster.
Inspirational line echoes Matthew 11 28 inviting weary workers to Christ for relief and spiritual rest in a concise devotional note. The language reflects a moment of faith seeking comfort and renewal through divine invitation.
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