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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1957
Page
3
A timeless quatrain from Shakespeare emphasizes punctuality by preferring early arrival over last minute delay. The proverb reflects a culture valuing timely action and preparedness in daily life and dramatic timing.
Canada marks Dominion Day 90 years after confederation with the British North American Act of 1867. The piece notes original provinces and additions through 1949, cites U.S. tariff disputes, and mentions political strain from perceived U.S. economic influence and a Canadian diplomat's suicide amid Congress scrutiny.
A compact summary notes debates on recall and reform from early 1900s politics. It links recall proposals aimed at judges with Theodore Roosevelt’s Progressive platform advocating public votes on acts struck down by courts, and cites related state and national timelines.
The Rev Ernest K Emurian of Elm Avenue Methodist Church Ports mouth Virginia wrote and sang the hymn Dont Take the Pictures Off the Wall. Rev J B F Yoak of Beckley helped raise its popularity and Bishop Wicke praised it as the Erie Conferences top hit.
C J Needy McQuade recalls delivering a song at a conference presided by Bishop Wicke on Allegheny College campus. The Resolutions Committee hailed the tune as the conference’s Number One hit, praising the performance and the “pictures” referenced in the lyrics.
New York column recounts a long running gag about a wife getting cornea lenses and the effects on sight and social scenes. It blends personal anecdotes from Earl Wilson’s column with pop culture notes about celebrities and ongoing show business chatter.
New York based entertainer Bob Hope says he has told at least a quarter million jokes and possibly millions when counting repeats. He travels 23,000 to 50,000 miles yearly and built a massive joke library in the show business capital. He discusses mental strain in television, dieting for Beau James, and his approach to staying prepared and relaxed.
Case V-3241 presents Dr George W Crane contrastng Christian God with ancient tyrant deities. He argues Christianity reverses divine treatment by offering sacrifice to win human affection and emphasizes voluntary, loving worship over fear or coercion. The piece notes future discussion in Sunday School.
Beckley Seminary held a Saturday picnic starting at 9 a.m. with a crowd walking through woods to a grove near Cranberry Junction for a group photo and shade dinners. Afternoon games entertained primary students and couples, with Miss Elsie Curtis noting some boys wished for best girls to entertain. The day ended pleasantly with church directory listings for local congregations.
A parish prayer attributed to Claude U Broach of Charlotte North Carolina from J John Baptist Church emphasizes gratitude for summer joy and fellowship. It asks for discretion and restraint in pleasures to maintain clear testimony in faith through Jesus Christ. Amen.
At Fort Phil Kearney General Wessels commends Lieutenant Schwabacker after a chaotic field action against Red Cloud’s forces. Schwabacker recounts the bivouac contact and tactical gamble that led to his brigade’s rally. The commander elevates him to brevet captain while Captain Jocelyn faces charges for relieving him.
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