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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1947
Page
4
A West Virginia report shows Raleigh County had 14 traffic deaths in the past year, down from 16 in 1945, while the state totals climbed to 365 fatalities in 1946. Total accidents reached 2,385 with 2,445 injuries and 816 property-damage cases.
Sir Campbell Stuart, president of the Roosevelt Memorial Committee, announced that Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt had accepted no invitation to unveil the statue of her late husband in London on April 12 1948.
The obituary details Dr. Jarrell of Raleigh County born to William H. and Mary Snuffer Jarrell. After medical study at University of Maryland and postgraduate work in Boston and Harvard, he practiced in Clear Creek and Beckley. He joined with his brother in 1918, married Mabel Allen in 1911, and had children Arthur Pierson, Kyle Jr, and Eileen. He served at Raleigh General Hospital, led the county draft medical exams, and headed Rutherford sanitarium from 1933 to 1943, expanding its TB program before returning to private practice.
Eddie confirms room and introduces Jules Ziegle as the agent, while Mac questions the arrangement and perceives him as a family guest rather than a show business contact. Eddie reveals Ziegle lives with him, and Mac treats the situation with restrained tolerance.
Dr Jarrell led the Raleigh county Democratic committee from 1928 to 1943 guiding campaigns to full party ticket wins. His tenure saw hospital and new facilities improvements while opposition factions failed to unseat him before his 1943 resignation.
Under questioning Lilly testified he believed Bradford armed and danger to him and his wife, saying he would have shot first to stop him. He denies intending to kill Bradford, describes Bradford’s actions prior to the shot, and recounts pursuing Bradford’s wife to call for help.
Mrs L A Berry will host the Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting for Layland on February 3. January gathering was at Mrs Dessie Wiseman's home with new president Mrs QO D Keaton presiding and refreshments served to noted members including Mrs O D Forren and Mrs Mary Forren.
The state called Mrs. Kathleen Dawson and Deputy Sheriff Okey Meadows of Princewick to rebut Lilly's testimony. The fatal shooting occurred last April 21, Easter Sunday, around 1 pm. None of the country’s 20 most serious fires since 1900 burned on a Friday the 13th.
Lawmakers heard arguments on a bill to bar the closed shop and outlaw permit systems in labor unions. Murray and Ball urged Congress to address underlying labor causes with thorough study rather than broad coercive powers. They differed on solutions, with Ball fearing union overreach and Murray calling for full, competent inquiry before condemnation.
Taft says Congress could pass what it agrees on now and pursue long-range study of remaining problems later, suggesting a phased approach to legislation. He emphasizes proceeding with attainable measures while continuing examination of broader issues.
Grand Jury accuses Garssons and Freeman of conspiring to buy May influence with Army officers and War Department staff to win commissions promotions and furloughs for relatives. May defends actions as aiding the war effort and says he received no money or favors.
A proposal calls for an interim agreement to govern Germany with smaller powers having an active role alongside the Potsdam framework. The plan argues this will provide the missing authority and ensure enforcement by all belligerents during the settlement process.
Officials discussed revisions to control and transport for Soulsville Maben pupils. A proposed interim route would use buses to move students to Slab Fork while smaller nations consider protective measures and the future role of the Hotchkiss school in the plan.
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