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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1949
Page
2
A Raleigh Register report notes Jargo Britain blamed for slowdown at peace parley. A separate item covers a grim search in Ohio for three boys missing since Tuesday near Gods near here, with Sheriff Croston fearing they froze to death.
The Renry Field Seedian Nursery Company recommends zinnias for Beckley mayor G C Hedrick s Beautify Beckley campaign. Hedrick says seeds will be sold to citizens at two and a quarter cents per package on a non profit basis to encourage plantings this spring.
Mrs. Sally Lewis McDorman 79 lifelong Brushton resident died at 10 last night at her daughter's home in Harper Heights. Survived by two sons Camden and Corliss, two daughters D J Nestor and C C Marley, 24 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements incomplete at Caller Funeral Home.
Charles Leander Smith, 70, of South Parkersburg, died today after leaping from the fifth floor of the Chancellor Hotel in Parkersburg. Detective Lt. Marvin E. Prince reported the death was a suicide. In Spragu day, Smith pleaded guilty to nonsupport of his wife Georgie Smith and was ordered to pay $50 monthly. Sheriff J S George could not bond him out and he was jailed for six months.
Cleveland police say a Huntington West Virginia youth, Feonald Smith, 19, identified his accomplice Howard McConnell, 23, of New Castle Pennsylvania, in a holdup shooting at a Benfield Drug Store. Proprietor Wayne Albee, 62, is in poor condition after being wounded in the abdomen. Smith was wounded in the arm and chest and fled.
In Tel Aviv reports say Britain backs Bevin’s stance on armistice talks with Egypt increasing troop and naval activity. Officials fear renewed pressure to resist clear peace overtures while optimism fades and Economists criticizes Zionist pressure on Israel.
A new chicken disease named Newcastle has been found in Raleigh County flocks. Farm Agent B Thomas notes its high contagion, outlines vaccination options, and invites poultrymen to a Tuesday class with a Cornell University film to cover symptoms transmission and lab confirmation.
The FBI reports a high peacetime crime rate reflecting adult failure to meet citizenship duties. Hoover notes 759,698 fingerprints from arrests in 1947 with many youths involved. Minorities explain auto theft burglary and robbery arrest shares, while communities lack funds and recreational facilities.
Bud Peterson a 53 year old Negro and coal miner was sentenced in Logan County circuit court to die at Moundsville on February 25 for first degree murder of Mrs. Bessie Wright of Logan County in June 1947. The sentence was delayed from January 2 1948 after an unsuccessful Supreme Court appeal, which was denied.
State Police report a tavern affray near Olcott left Hershel Mooney a 29 year old coal miner and World War II veteran dead. Junior Holstein aged 26 was hospitalized with a punctured lung and possible fractured rib from a .45 caliber bullet.
The Raleigh County Agricultural Conservation Program office will be ready Monday to receive applications for lime phosphate and other practices for 1949 to farmers. Kelly Farmer announced the county has $10 000 more this year to spend on limestone. Farmers must file farm reports before eligibility.
Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce will meet at 6 30 p m Monday at Fl Chico Cafe James Kessinger secretary announced yesterday The meeting will begin National Jaycee Week Past presidents will furnish a backward look at Jaycee activities
MUNICH Germany six German war criminals were hanged today at Landsberg Prison resuming executions after a pause. Four inmates were condemned for slaying unarmed American servicemen and two for killing concentration camp inmates, bringing total executions at Landsberg to 97 since Oct 15.
Five Navy personnel died when a two engine Navy transport plane crashed southwest of Cook Municipal Airport in Indianapolis late yesterday. The officer pilot and four enlisted men were killed. Names withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Edwin N Easley 81 a prominent insurance and real estate figure in Bluefield died in a local hospital after several weeks illness He organized and headed the firm that built the Law and Commerce Building one of Bluefield s largest office buildings and managed it until his death.
London reports the Australian government today donated 8 million pounds sterling to Britain to aid European reconstruction. The island nation previously gave 20 million pounds eighteen months ago to support British economic recovery.
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