Rattlesnake Meat Pioneer Prefers Duck in Death Valley
In a 92nd birthday interview, Dr. Albert Kendrick Fisher, first chief of the U S Biological Survey, recalls discovering rattlesnake meat can sustain a starving party in Death Valley in 1890. He says gourmets may have it, but he prefers roast canvasback duck with celery and cites other pointed opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Fads
Washington
Albert Kendrick Fisher
U. S. Biological Survey
Fisher
Dr. Fisher
Cubby Bair walks in Elk meeting to cheers after injury
Raymond H. "Cubby" Bair, crippled by a spinal injury from a seven year old mine accident, entered a Beckley Elk lodge meeting on crutches to a standing ovation. He thanked the Elks for aid, recalled doctors saying he could not walk, and vowed to continue rehab at Mayo Clinic.
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Cripp
Raymond H
Cubby
Bair
Beckley Elklodge
Elks
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Richard McCreary
Weilsburg
Elks Association
R. R. Smiley
Camp Campbell
Ted G. McDowell
Ross Irle
Lodge
Boy Scouts, Boy’s State
Girl's State
City Recreation Committee
Raleigh County Negro Pre-Natal Clinic Opens With Four Attendees
Raleigh County's first Negro pre-natal clinic, attended by four women, was described as very successful for a first clinic by county health nurse Mrs Edna Richmond. Dr A D Bellon conducted thorough physicals and medical histories were recorded. The next clinic is set for August 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Edna Richmond
A. D. Bellon
Richmond
Displaced Person Entries Opposed at Local Meeting
Displaced persons plan to attend upcoming sessions with advance appointments for lectures on pregnancy clothing diet and tayettes. Mrs Richmond to lead August talk on motherhood responsibilities and prenatal medical care. Veterans group opposes immigration easing for 400 000 displaced persons and to send letters to leaders. Club may buy a prefab house. Russell Neeley reports at state encampment. Buck Vines leads marble tournament committee. a committee was appointed to investigate a sponsorship proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Beckley Business
Pro- Hopkins
Sidney Fox
Fesional Women's Club
L. F.sisted
United States
Lew Sheffler Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Russell Neeley
Wheeling
Buck Vines
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Maine
Ing
Truman
Pines
Harley Kilgore
Propont Wiews
Wwrd Tanner
Alva
Métlon
le Cannes
Farmer's Opportunity
Hereford Auction Sale
Morlunda Farms
Lewisburg
W. Va
Morlunda
Handley
Davis Stuart Road
T. B
Bangs
W.T. Grant CO
Jacquard
Grants
Neville Street
Tata
Wee Kitch
General Self Serve Food Markets
Loin End
Choice
Bbc
Beckley
Macroon
Doz
Pillsbury
McCarmcn
del Monte Coffee
Monterey
Michigan
NAVY
Stokelys
Arm and Hammer
Tal
Oxydol
Vpke
Ole
Een
California
Sunkist
ORANE
Beckley and
Oak Hill
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