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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1942

Page

5

Tire Ration System to Start in the County Tomorrow

Fifty tire inspectors in Raleigh County will meet at 10 a m tomorrow with the Tire Rationing Board to receive final instructions and forms before inspecting vehicles for new tires. The board will meet Saturdays at 10 a m to pass on apps. emergency meetings may be called. Inspectors may pass on tires for any area, and plans consider a 50 cent fee per inspection tied to a purchase.

Raleigh County Tire Rationing Board Memorial Building R. H. Magee Magee Fletcher Mann Raleigh County Defense Council Beckley Ralph Kolner Lewis Chevrolet R.L. Shannon D. H. Lewis Lewis Terminal C. M. Doss Pinecrest Roy T. Elkin Elkins Noel Christian L. Stover Callaways Virgil Warden Triangle L. H. Williams Williams Tire and Battery RK. B. Ashworth Ashworth Leo Bizaro D. and A. Tire and Accessory Company H. R. Warden Wardens Esso M. A. Johnson I. O. Clore Woodlawn E. J. Lee J. L. Wesley Lillybrook W. D. Haynes R. W

County Oversubscribes its Bond Quota Over Ten Times

HAGERSTOWN Md A week ago Washington County aimed to buy defense savings stamps worth 35000 and by yesterday the drive total rose to more than 446000 in bonds and stamps General Chairman Robert H Mc Cauley reported final figures showing 21050380 in stamps 23621225 in bonds and a further 100000 in bonds on a depleted supply He noted stamp sales equaled about 3 per resident and the combined stampbond total reached roughly 685 per capita

Hagerstown Washington County Defense Savings Treasury Department United States Robert H. Mc Cauley Cam County McCauley

Tire certificate rules limit mounted tire use in vehicles

The notice lists numerous business names and outside locations while detailing certificate requirements for tires and tubes. It specifies mounting limits on ambulances professional service vehicles and trucks used for public safety sanitation and essential operations. It also covers passenger capacity vehicles and farm tractors with restrictions on new tire certificates.

Drafts Target Marriages Of Convenience In New Policy

Washington AP report: Selective Service Director Brig. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey said deferments for 7,500,000 registrants tied to dependent status would be scrutinized for possible new manpower needs. He warned marriages of convenience to dodge service will receive little sympathy and noted tougher scrutiny for occupations claimed as essential and for dental deficiencies. He added a shift may occur where wives have incomes or work after husbands are excused.

Associated Press Washington Lewis B. Hershey Selective Service Hershey

Seven Simple Foods Said Sufficient for Good Health

Miss Mary Ann Kidd, leading Raleigh Register cooking school speaker, advocates seven ordinary foods milk fruit eggs green vegetables seafood meat and bread as foundational for buoyant health and strong America. She outlines daily nutrition rules emphasizing vitamins minerals and proteins for workers and children, plus optional fats, with an emphasis on national defense through better homemaking.

America Mary Ann Kidd Raleigh Register Cooking School Miss Kidd Haseen United States

Runaway Car Injures Miner at Koppers Coal Mine

L. V. Lucas of Beaver, an employee of Koppers Coal Company, was admitted to Beckley Hospital with pelvic and right hip injuries after a runaway mine car struck him around 11 30 yesterday morning. Harold Hewitt of Stotesbury also admitted for injuries to his left ear and facial cuts from a car crash. Additional patients included Virginia Carpenter, 15, of Ghent. Mrs. W. F. Reed of Grandview. Charles Lilly of Beaver. Evolie Comer, daughter of Frank Comer of Raleigh. B. T. Johnson of 105 Freeman Street. James Mitchell of Sullivan. Mrs. K. J. Barrett of Glen Rogers. Mrs. Ida Clark of Layland. and Mrs. J. D. Underwood of Crab.

L. V. Lucas, Beaver Koppers Coal Company Beckley Hospital Harold Hewitt Stotesbury Virginia Carpenter Bert Carpenter Ghent W. F. Reed Grandview Charles Lilly Beaver Evolie Comer Frank Comer Raleigh B. T. Johnson Freeman Street James Mitchell Sulivan

Orchard and Milam Families Named in Beaverton Notice

Paul McGhee three year old son of H B McGhee of Eccles Mrs Lessie Milam Stephenson and Hila Mae Cole of Beaver are listed in a local family notice detailing guardianship or custodial associations with tragic or legal implication.

Orchard Paul McGhee H. B. McGhee Eccles Lessie Milam Stephenson Hila Mae Cole Beaver

Winding Gulf Miner Injured in Timber Accident

J H Lawson a Winding Gulf Coal Company employee, was admitted to Beckley Hospital with injuries to his left knee after being struck by a timber. Thomas Knox, McAlpin, also admitted to Beckley Hospital yesterday.

J. H. Lawson Winding Gulf Colleries Company Beckley Hospital Thomas Knox McAlpin Negro

Widows Are Dangerous continuation tease for Chloe

A fragment from page four hints at Chloe's bizarre personality as Susan reacts to a startling yet beautiful setting. The widow recalls copying a Paris apartment once shared with her late husband, ending with a To Be Continued cue.

Chloe Susan Paris

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