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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1955

Page

10

Income Tax 1 highlights new credits and filing rules

The article outlines 1954 changes under the revamped Internal Revenue Code. It notes a 15 April deadline extension, introduction of two new tax credits for dividends and retirement income, and continued use of forms 1040 and 1040A with district director assistance. It also lists additional deductions, exemptions, and guidance for taxpayers, plus a plan for a ten article series guiding readers through filing.

Internal Revenue The Revenue Service Internal Revenue Service

Television Theater nears 400th performance with balanced cast

New York TV and Radio notes Television Theater on NBC nearing its 400th show with no wear. The program emphasizes balance, featuring strong past productions like Patterson and Babylon Revisited. Notable talents include McCarthy, Leachman, Steiger, and Collins. the venue remains a prolific employer of dramatic talent.

New York NBC F. Scott Fitzgerald Kevin McCarthy Russell Collins Joey Walsh Rod Steiger Kitty Foyle Cloris Leachman Television Theater

Vanderbilt Cup Deal Shows All-Time Greats Blunder

In a Vand derbilt Cup final, North’s ill advised pass on 2 Hearts by East cost 400 points and sealed the loss. North could have doubled to reach 1100 and win by 700, but fear of a better suit led to a decisive misstep by a top player among the world’s best.

North East South Henry van Dyke Izaak Walton Anson Metcalf

Crossword Puzzle Clues From Saturday’s Grid

A compact word puzzle listing across and down clues for a Saturday crossword with multiple hints including wine walk dregs exclamation and various body, travel and geography terms. Contains numerous enumerations and cross references to solve the grid.

Governor Addresses Legislature West Virginia once praised for child labor record

The governor notes West Virginia's clean child labor record among the forty eight states and highlights progress in labor relations and accident prevention. He discusses budget process reforms, salary ceilings, and efficiency, urging cooperation across labor and industry. Also included is a legal notice from Bank of Raleigh seeking appointment of a new trustee due to death, detailing the case and date.

West Virginia Raleigh County Go OF Raleigh John P. Bonner Harry L. McCreery L. L. Scherer John W. McCreery Bank OF Raleigh J. E. McCreery Sally Belle McCreery Alves Earl McCreery Circuit Court Harry L. Crawford W. H. File, Jr R.R

Falconry, a troubled heir and a landmark hawk sanctuary

In a northern mountain home, Young Anson Metcalf shields himself from the world through falconry. Dramatized by his mother Belle and the new stepfather Harrison, Anson’s introversion deepens after his sister Dana’s birth and Belle’s death. The recounting by Reverend Gairdner hints at heredity, environment, and a life shaped by isolation on the spine rocks.

Anson Belle Dana Harrison Spine Rocks Washington Metcalf Place Cricket

Local Radio Schedules Note Time Zone Adjustments

A notice explains time zones for network programs and warns that stations may shift airtimes to fit local schedules. It states standard conversions: EST, CST minus one hour, MST minus two hours, and notes that last minute changes cannot be included.

Evening Radio Schedule Brief for Monday Jan 17

A detailed three hour block of CBS NBC and mutual network programs lists news broadcasts sports segments variety shows and music features from 6 pm to 11 pm including Johnny Carson era style names such as Henry J Taylor The Chevaliers The Lone Ranger and Bing Crosby plus Amos n Andy and Fibber McGee and Molly among others.

Cbs Abe Mbs- West Abe-East Abe News Abe Tennessee Ernie Cbs News & Commentary Mbs Abe the Chevaliers Jone Ranger Ebs Henry J Gildersleeve Abe Fields Cba News & Varieties All Nets

Funeral service for John Wesley Stover in Beaver

John Wesley Stover aged 81 of Beaver died January 16 in a Fayetteville nursing home. The body lies at Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home. Services Tuesday January 18 at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Oliver Tedder. Burial in Kincaid Cemetery. Pallbearers: Edward Hatcher, Charles Humphrey, W. B. Mann, George Minton, Chester Marshall, Burl Ford. Arrangements by Quesenberry & Webb Funeral Home.

Stover Stover John Wesley Beaver Fayetteville Quesenberry & Webb Funeral Home Oliver Tedder Kincaid Edward Hatcher Charles Humphrey W. B. Mann George Minton Chester Marshall Burl Ford

Mrs Margaret Helen Breeding Dies at 44 in Stamford

Mrs Margaret Helen Breeding, 44, of Stamford, died in a local hospital at 7 32 a m Saturday January 15 after a six month illness. The body remains at Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home until the funeral at 2 p m conducted by Rev Arlene Spencer. Burial follows at Sunset Memorial Park.

Hilton Hilton William Rosco Prosperity U.S. Air Force Brize Nordon Base England Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home Prosperity First Baptist Church James Neal Sunset Memorial Park Quesenberry & Webb Funeral Home Margaret Helen Stamford Arlene Spencer

Edward Parrish Piano Teacher Eye Glasses Fitted

Edward Parrish, piano teacher, is promoted as having eyes examined and glasses fitted by Dr. H. C. Kinzer Beckley’s leading optometrist. Address 1191 Main Street, dial 6152. Hours 10 am to 5 pm, evenings by appointment.

Edward Parrish H. C. Kinzer Beckley Main Street

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United States Treasury Department Barclay Shepard Barclay Nore Mal More Sensi Tive Tearona Lohengrin Hamlet Budget Office Board of Public Works Road Commission Gairdner Insulation Co Dial Beckley Glass Oakwood Mir City A ROR Co., Inc Oakweed Dial Law Division College of William and Mary Williamsburg, Va Anderson Anderson James Sandon Prince Caffee Funeral Calfee Funeral Home Don Lowe Warren Hicks Harlie Green Paul Wauhop J. W. Anderson Don Watkins D. B. Stevenson, Jr Wilbur Whitten Lewis Thompson Dave Anderson Walter Mitchem Fred Small L. A. Settle Stanley Whitlock Jim Blevens Jess Breeden John Aliff John Hughert Bob Crotty John Davenport J. B. King D. B. Stevenson B. J. Ryan Frank Ewing Ted Carter Joe Dominguez Joe Jones D. D. Thompson Jimmy Adams L. C Aldridge Jack Ashley Sam Bragg Caffee Funeral Home Keyser Douglas T. Bryant Oakwood Ave Vance Drive Amos FE. Quesenberry Cocchi Barre R. C. Egnor Oak Hill Logan Crescent Road Louise Burns Milton Young M. Young Harold Williams W. E. Harvey Sanders Edgers Foster Hardware Co Montgomery Ward Marguerite's Main St Embees Del-Mar STE Ae B. E. Silverman Raleigh County Bank Neville St Landers Upholstery CO South Oakwood Ave RCA Victor Zenith TV John W. Eye West Neville ST South Oakwood Atennas Firestone TV Dial Geo. Sparks Wright Crab Orchard Just Rite Funiture Co Prince St Lovitz Halstead’s Npranre Williamson Frank GMC Sprague Venetian Blind Venetian Blind Cleaners W. Va Mr. Coe G. Collins Glen Daniel Mountain State C. W. James Lewis Transfer CO United States Rubber Company U. S P.O. Box Charleston, W. V
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