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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1956
Page
9
Park Head promises full cooperation to improve a Virginia historical drama site at Grandview State, with Kermit McKeever of the Park Division of the State Conservation Commission stating work will begin within a few days. Officials in Raleigh County report road repairs throughout Bradley County and the county were urged by Harry E. Anderson to back the project.
East Park Church hosts a talent show at 7:30 p m with Reverend Willie Adams opening a two week revival series. Various local church groups meet for potluck, missions and society activities. Fayetteville brief notes include garden club program at Second Baptist Church and multiple church meetings through the week.
American oil companies with foreign holdings face growing risk from Middle East instability and political pressure at home. Government alarms over Soviet access to vast reserves and rising demand lift optimism for 1956 as first 20 firms report after tax profits of 1.318 billion, up 16 percent from 1954. Middle East reserves estimates soar, with Congress panel citing at least 230 billion barrels, boosting the region to about 306 billion outside the Soviet orbit and US proved reserves around 35 billion.
Parker Pyatt of Galesburg Illinois testifies about downtown Peoria parking woes. He found a space after circling a block but another driver beat him to it. The crash of tensions led to both men exiting their cars and scuffling. The other man bit Pyatt's thumb severely, requiring hospital treatment and nail removal.
Moscow radio announced that 11 members of the present Presidium of the Central Committee of the Soviet Communist party have been re-elected. The body was formerly known as the party’s leading organ.
President Giovanni Grinchi of Italy arrives in Washington for a four day official visit with President Eisenhower. Foreign Minister Gaetano Martino travels with him, along with his wife and nine other officials. Following Washington they tour Canada Detroit San Francisco and New York City before returning to Italy March 14.
The third suspect in the February 3 armed robbery of Beckley Western Union Telegraph office is James P. Moran alias Morgan. He is to be returned here Thursday or Friday after extradition efforts in Indianapolis. Raleigh County prosecutor Anthony Sparacino says Moran will face prosecution as the third extradited suspect. Cecil W. Bibb of Indianapolis and David J. Murch of Chicago had been brought back February 2 on armed robbery and flight charges.
Miss Della Mae Beavers, 19, charged with murdering her brother Louis, 23, at their Kasson farm home near Philippi, has a trial continued to the May term of Barbour County Circuit Court. No petit jury will be called during the current term. Beavers pleaded innocent to the Sept. 21 shooting with a .22 rifle.
Morris Harvey College announces two six week summer terms. First term runs June 6 to July 13 with 75 daytime classes and six evening. Second term July 16 to August 23 offers 48 daytime classes and five evening. Special courses include international relations workshop and audio-visual education. Registration June 4 and 5 for term one. term two registration open until July 16. contact the college for details.
City Recorder's Office issued a construction permit on Tuesday to Qather Bennett of Bibb Street for a greenhouse 16 by 8 feet with a block foundation in Lillyland Addition No 1. Estimated cost stands at 1500 dollars with a 10 dollar city fee.
Eight high schools attended the Raleigh Wyoming County Press Association meeting at Pineville High School. Barbara Cooper Woodrow Wilson senior and president led the session. Officers discussed plans for the annual press banquet, tentatively set for April with a Hawaiian theme. The March meeting will be at Oceana High School. Schools represented included Woodrow Wilson Sophia Oceana Mark Twain Glen Rogers Mullens Marsh Fork and Pineville.
Fire destroyed a four apartment building in Rhodell causing an estimated $5,000 in losses. Two units were occupied by the James Yates family and Sam Davis. Firefighters from Rhodell and Mullens fought the blaze but could not save the structure. Joe D Antonio carried $2,000 insurance on the building. Women of the Beckley Presbyterian Church assisted Easter Seals preparation for Raleigh County Society for Crippled Children and Adults, folding seals and stuffing envelopes for 8,000 pieces this week.
Sophia High School students recorded the hymn Whosoever will during a Tuesday assembly led by Youth for Christ Director Carl Johnson who urged accepting Jesus as one Savior. The junior Bible quiz won over the sophomore team. top scorer was Marjorie Kenderick with the high score.
Judge Norman Knapp is considering a motion to set aside a Tuesday jury verdict in favor of Arthur Marcum against Lacy Wickline. The suit seeks $252 in back wages, while Wickline claims about $150 for garage rental and tool use. The decision follows an appeal with a cross claim.
Linda prepares for guests as Ma’am’s strict rules clash with Irrepressible humor. Seretha critiques the affair rumors around Captain Blake while Uncle Arthur and Alan discuss life lessons. Linda, awaiting her dress, faces courtesy and duty as the family gathers.
Beckley students from Beckley schools may enter the Litterbug Campaign Contest sponsored by the City Beautiful Committee of the Beckley Woman's Club and its Junior Department. Entrants will create posters to display in store windows with prizes for the best entry as the campaign encourages pride in Beckley locality.
Dr N Goodwin about 40 brother in law of Mrs E Van Dorsey Beckley died Tuesday in Fairmont after a heart attack Funeral services planned in Fairmont and Buckhannon Born Huntington WV Wesleyan and University of Richmond graduate He practiced in the West and served with the Air Force as a doctor
The DPA monthly report shows 2306 RALEIGH COUNTY public assistance cases for January totaling 112,847.79. Breakdown includes general assistance 3019.70 other assistance 7910.09 old age 17499 aid to blind 1488 aid to totally disabled 17129 and aid to dependent children 6572.
Langley AFB Virginia officials report two Air Force jet fighters completed a nonstop flight from Norton California to Langley AFB in 3 hours 34 minutes at speeds over 670 mph. Pilots Lt Col Robert R. Scott and 1st Lt Richard Hill flew 2400 miles with no refueling, a potential new transcontinental mark pending timing verification. Scott previously set the record last year flying Los Angeles to New York at 652 mph over 2240 miles.
Hollywood report notes Jack Webb withdraws from his directing nomination for Dragnet and criticizes TV Academy categories as flawed. Webb says he may also pull Dragnet from contention if he had control, cites misclassification including Disney and Gunsmoke in action or adventure. Academy official cites Davy Crockett series as nominated, Disney objected to labeling as a children's program.
Washington reports show Sen Mans and Republicans opposing a field of foreign aid action with a March 10 deadline amid probes into campaign contributions. Sen Goldwater joins an eight member Senate panel to study lobbying, campaign funds, and outside influence as cotton price supports face debate and oil price actions loom for 87 percent parity.
An old ad copy promotes Dean's Pills as a remedy for backache headache and muscle pains caused by stress and poor habits. It claims soothing bladder irritation mild diuretic action and relief for dragging nights promising relief millions have enjoyed for over 60 years.
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