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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1958
Page
5
The piece surveys jokes from Altoona to Zagreb, noting laughter as a universal human balm amid shortages and politics. It contrasts regional themes from China to East Germany, Hungary, and Russia, highlighting how culture shapes humor while common human troubles persist.
The Springfield Education Assn. says a high school diploma costs taxpayers about 5000 per student for a 3 year program. It estimates lifetime earnings at 186000, versus 70000 for someone with limited schooling, asserting the graduate will earn and spend far more than the investment.
The piece notes progress may stall yet hints the calm before a future storm. It urges presenting creative teas to gain attention, urging not to be bashful about showcasing ideas for an evening.
This page lists daily guidance for each sign from Aries to Pisces. It urges gratitude for the poor, helping others, sorting family matters, vigorous work, watching deceivers, staying focused on goals, and improving finances and home aesthetics.
A late spring surge in Puerto Rico shows 54 firms signing up for Operation Bootstrap in April to June, lifting total fiscal year contracts to 91 and creating 4 715 jobs with 7 403 100 in payroll and 9 103 926 in capital investment.
A 1957 survey by the International Association of Convention Bureaus shows delegates spend about $30.89 daily for nearly four days, totaling $118.61 per person. Across 20,090 conventions and 10.2 million delegates, annual spending nears 144 billion dollars, with rivals vying for smaller events and major cities hosting big gatherings like Shriners and Legion conventions. New York’s bureau tracks thousands of groups and notes a rising trend of women accompanying delegates.
Betsy Palmer stays in New York for the summer acting on TV panel and game shows and hosting a Today Show segment While housing plans and remodeling occupy her off time She critiques Westerns and hopes for a film role, while embracing a kept woman role on a Theatre Guild program and a regular on Ive Got a Secret
Charleston AP reports an out of state woman visiting Cacapon State Park near Berkley Springs in Morgan County returned a towel she took from a cabin and sent cash for tissue paper. Park Superintendent Charley Long praised her honesty, refunded the towel cost, and invited her to vacation again at Cacapon.
Western Union Telegraph Company filed June 7 1938 with the FCC to close the Pax railroad operated agency office in West Virginia. If approved substitute service would be via telephone through the Beckley and nearby offices and the public may protest or support in writing by August 4 1958 to the FTC in Washington D C.
Sealed proposals due July 29 1958 for State Roads Commission project D S 641 on Jensyy Gan Mahen road in Raleigh and Wyoming Counties with grading drainage base asphalt and wearing courses. Proposal guaranty 22090 dollars. Also notice of August 5 1988 primary election and related voter notices from Secretary of State Helen Holt.
Benjamin Franklin Moore 83.4 of Ghent died at his brother Grover C Manne s residence at 8 15 Sunday July 20. Funeral services set for 2 30 Wednesday July 23 at Ghent Freewill Baptist Church conducted by Rev French Williams. Burial follows in Crawford Cemetery Ghent. Body remains at Calfee Funeral Home until one hour before service.
Robert A. White, 82, of WaT: Sunrise Avenue, died Saturday July 18 in a local hospital. The body lies at Calfee Funeral Home until services Thursday July 24 at 2 PM in the Calfee Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Crawford Cemetery. Pallbearers named include Gray Johnson, Wool Maddy, N. A. Pennington, and others. Funeral Directors V. Schulte, Owner.
In Vago nightly at 7 30 Ruth Hail and Shirley Kemper of Fresno direct a series of meetings focused on Christian duties revival. Both former Sharon Bible College teachers and Youth Activities directors in California will guide the program with no special music planned. Public attendance is invited.
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