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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1957

Page

11

Outlaw Fray on the Wagon Trail Ends in Capture

Eklund and McKinstry corner a wary wagon driver after a tense chase. A fierce melee on the road leads to the capture of the captive and the discovery of hidden freight under straw, including a rifle and a belt of trouble. The driver resists, but McKinstry and Eklund prevail and prepare to take the prisoner to town.

McKinstry Woklund Stockett Eklund Ace Stockelt Fhis McKinistry Eklind Bill McKinstry Brockett Stovkell Doe Bill Doc Sal Exlund Reiris

Stock dividends gain traction amid tight money era

The piece outlines a trend toward paying dividends in stock rather than cash as companies conserve cash during a tight money period. It notes benefits for cash tax timing and potential capital gains, with about 1,000 corporations using stock dividends in 1958 and examples like Eastman Kodak and Reynolds Metal.

Sam Dawson New York Imay Eastman ‘Kodak Guit Oil Cerro de Pasco 0 Reynolds Metal

Classified Help Wanted and Domestic Services Across Town

A dense page lists multiple help wanted ads and domestic service notices. Items seek female companions and housekeepers, sales positions, linotype operators, shoemakers, and general help, with locations including Beckley and Oak Hill. Also offered are farm livestock, used store equipment, and appliances for sale along with moving and house raising services.

Classified plumbing fixtures and furniture sale ad

An ad lists cabinet sinks , three piece bath outfits with fittings to the Moor, wall cabinets and a glass lined hot water tank with prices such as 75 109.95 39 31.95 18.95 and 89. Sophia Plumbing Co Sophia West Virginia advertises used furniture cash for used furniture and used plumbing fixtures. Call Beckley or Ralhelle numbers. Also mentions Wison's Used Furniture at 3719 South Kanawha St with contact CL 2 412.

Aon Remington Quiet Klaus& Page CO McCreery J. L. Mills Sophia Dial Dial CL Lynndell Bennett Mutual OF Omaha MT. Hope Best “Furniture Company South Fayette Street King Photo Supply Neville Street Beckley UBBER Shawhkey - Lilly French Ford Tractors Aring. Brothers Sophia Plumbing CO W.va Ralhelle Call Wison’s South Kanawha St

Farwood bond offer near Elks Club in Beckley

An advertisement promotes a 20 year bond issue by Fayral Development Co for property near Bradley now leased to Appalachian Bible Institute. Bonds repayable with interest and principal annually, with property valued at least twice the bond amount of 85 000 dollars. Charles Odel, president, Beckley, invites investors seeking legacy money for community and heirs.

Farwood Si Chris Fan Avestor Charles Odel West Prince Street Beckley White Cross Insurance Leren Wood Barr £ Crews Dial Foster Hardwarf CO Main St

Martin's Furniture ad highlights low down payments and free delivery

Local notice for Martin's Furniture at 321 By-Pass Dial CL 3 offers no down payment and free delivery on new furniture and appliances with home phone support 2-2707.

Star Martin's

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