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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1947
Page
3
George J. Titler of United Mine Workers District 29 declares labor supports the proposed school teacher salary increase. He says district officials and many residents contacted his Raleigh County office to confirm labor backing for the measure.
Funeral services for John Scott Hoffman, 42, killed Sunday by a train in the C and O tunnel at Prince, will be held at 2 p.m. at Calfee Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. A C and O lineman for 20 years, Hoff man was born November 25, 1904 in Gordonsville, Virginia, son of Wade and Mary Hoffman, survived by his wife Virginia Surbaugh Hoffman and two children Thomas and Mary Sue, plus four brothers and five sisters.
Forty six divorce decrees were granted by Judge Ben H. Ashworth and Special Judge George L. Ballard in Raleigh Circuit Court. Custody and support were awarded in numerous cases, with many wives granted custody of children and monthly alimony varying from 25 to 80 dollars. The marriage of Christian Dorton and Kelsie Dorton was annulled.
Many sufferers relieve nagging backache by treating tired kidneys. Doan's Pills, a stimulant diuretic, have helped millions for over 60 years by aiding waste removal from blood and reducing symptoms like swelling and nocturnal urination.
Temple city officials note a 5 minute halt rule for presidential trains and wonder if it could apply to airplanes. President Truman is set to pass over Temple en route to Baylor University for an honorary degree March 6. A historical note recalls Roosevelt declining Temple stop in 1910 as the city previously passed the ordinance and a presidential train did stop with a brief speech.
The Raleigh County Post no 3 of the American Legion unanimously backed the national Legion plan for universal military training and defense reform. Myron Renick of Fayetteville outlined costs and benefits while post members voted to send a supportive resolution to West Virginia's congressional delegation.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Snuffer Stanley 61 of Mt. Tabor were held at Mt. Tabor Church at 2 p m today. She died Saturday in a local hospital and was born in Crab Orchard to Sparrel Snuffer and Susan Snuffer. She was a member of the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church.
The second meeting of the scoutmaster training course at Beckley College was canceled by H. W. Hall chairman of the Piney River District leadership training program. Bad weather conditions caused the postponement.
The Rev. Andrew B. Jones and Father John Halpin announced lenten service schedules through Easter with Holy Communion, sermons, and devotions. Episcopal services include 8 am Communion and 11 am morning service on Sundays, midweek sermons, and Friday communion. Catholic rites feature The Way of the Cross, rosary, benediction, and daily Mass at 7:30 am.
A film review praises a Class A drama where a narrator draws a parallel to Homer Cummings who later served as U S attorney general. The movie was shot entirely in Stamford, Connecticut with a courtroom scene shot at the Westchester County Court House in White Plains New York.
Helena Montana. Stan Mercer, a filling station operator, was called to start a stalled car. Mercer lifted the hood and found four hot water bottles on the engine, as the owner admitted warming up the car by heating the engine with bottles.
A new Boy Scout troop is organized at Calloway Heights under Calloway Heights Community Church sponsorship. Guy Amato announces Samuel W. Kessler as scoutmaster with Oscar Nickels assisting. initial attendees include Edward Short Oliver Harper Jr Larry Coleman Gerald Chandler Joseph Ailenbaugh Billy Bivens and Bernard L Botick. Meetings start Monday.
An advertisement from Kellogg promotes All-Bran as a daily cereal to relieve constipation without laxatives. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Martha Layne of Charleston West Virginia and offers a double refund guarantee if not satisfied after ten days.
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