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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1952
Page
5
Gov. G. Mennen Williams wholeheartedly supports the loyalty pledge urging delegations to back the Democratic ticket in November amid strong opposition from southern states. The story notes interstate pressure and party divisions during the convention.
Luther Edward Nowlin of Sophia dies at Mullens Hospital at 6 a.m. Tuesday July 22. Funeral at Sophia Freewill Baptist Church Thursday July 24 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Cleve Young and Rev. Herbert Suiter officiating. Burial at Farley Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers listed. Joseph Smith of Sophia dies at Laird Memorial Hospital July 20. Services at Sophia Methodist Church July 23 at 2 p.m. with Rev. J. Elbert Perkins. Burial Sunset Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements by Williams Funeral Home. Estate notices for Laura Bell Smith Ira Ferrell Cecil Mead and Perry Broyles in Raleigh County court.
Operation Boar led by Lt Col Andrew Ames probes lightweight body armor worn by UN patrols in Korea. The 8 pound nylon vest with 32 nylon layers protects against grenade and shell fragments but not high velocity rifle fire. Troops report comfort, safety, and fit, while feedback guides future improvements.
Lost at 4 H Lake a Dunbar High School class ring from 1950 with initials C D N and reward. Found keys at Plat Top Lake. Stolen Mercury Super Ten outboard motor 60450 with $50 reward for recovery. Found extension ladder near Shady Spring. Numerous service ads for painting, contracting, radio repair, moving, and employment.
Classified section shows twenty New Hampshire hens offered at 38 dollars with contact 7673, plus livestock wanted ads, services for breeding Ayrshire Holstein Jersey Guernsey cattle within twenty five miles of Beckley via Beckley Artificial Breeding Cooperative dial 2-1361. Also food specials and miscellaneous items including boat trailer, enamel cleaner, drapes, used window, Kodak film, pest control products, furniture, sand and canopies, with numerous dial numbers.
A cluttered page lists carpets wall to wall and area rugs with low prices, boat and camper gear including a 48 hp Evinrude motor and a 1952 Willys jeep, plus three rooms of furniture. Also offered are portable paint sprayers, rifles and shotguns, maternity wear, a two piece wool suit, a mining insurance ad, army tents, antique shop notices, bathroom kitchen and heating planning services, and a plumbing supply ad with contact details and hours.
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