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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1955

Page

10

Russians See Everyday Americans as They Tour Iowa

Visiting Russians Yuri Golubash and Peter Babmindra with eight other Soviet farm delegates toured a 5 and 10 store and a Kozy Korner Motel in Humboldt Iowa. They saw drive in theaters used car lots golf and many new things, while learning about American people and goodwill.

Humboldt Iowa Yuri Golubash Peter Babmindra Russia Golubash Babmindra Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce America United States

Galveston Crackdown Shuts Bawdy Houses Night Raid

Galveston Texas police padlocked bawdy houses after protests by the Galveston Ministerial Association and the American Social Hygiene Association. Police Chief Burns announced the closures and promised raids if doors reopen. Mayor Clough supported the crackdown but warned keeping venues closed would be difficult in the island city of about 75,000 along the Gulf Coast. District Attorney Marsene Johnson Jr. and Police and Fire Commissioner Walter L Johnston ordered the action.

Galveston Tex Texas Gulf Coast Dist Atty Marsene Johnson Jr Police and Fire Walter L. Johnston

Murder Suspect Awaits Arrival of Florida Police

Bernard Davis 39, sought for the Sunday fatal shooting of Joel Cohen 38 in Orlando, and for assault with intent to murder Rosa Finley 26, was arrested in Huntington W Va. Two Orlando deputies travel to escort him back to Florida for a hearing before Common Pleas Judge John W Daniel.

Florida Police Orlando Fla.p Huntington W. Va Bernard Davis Davis Dave Starr Joel Cohen Tampa Rosa Marie Finley L. F. Neel Huntington IV Fla Common Pleas John W. Daniel

Poultry Market Reports From Harrisonburg and Moorefield

Live poultry markets in Harrisonburg Virginia show steady prices with strong demand. Farm prices end Friday noon list broilers 26-27 cents per lb, hens 19-24, turkeys 25-31, with small type breeders and toms noted. Moorefield West Virginia reports a firm market, good demand, and farm prices ending Monday at 15 lots totaling 34,500 head with weights around 2.85 to 3.2 lb. South Branch Poultry Auction activity is similar to last week, with 179,900 birds sold of 194,800 offered in 77 lots and prices around 27.60.

Harrisonburg Shenandoah Valley Moorefield W. Va South Branch Valley South Branch

Hull Funeral Today in Washington Cathedral

Services were held at Washington National Cathedral for Cordell Hull retired secretary of state who died Saturday at age 83. The Very Rev Francie B Sayre Jr conducted the service. Hull was buried in the cathedral cemetery beside his wife who died last year. The couple had no children.

Washington Washington National Cathedral Cordell Hull Satuday Episcopal Cathedral Francie B. Sayre Jr Hull

First Europe assembled F86K jet for NATO

In Turin Italy ambassador Clare Boothe Luce accepted delivery of the first F86K jet fighter assembled in Europe for NATO forces. The event marks a milestone in Western defense cooperation during the early Cold War era.

Turin Italy U. S Clare Boothe Luce Europe NATO

Baltimore Apples and Potatoes Market Report Highlights

The report shows steady wholesale movement for apples and potatoes with varied grades and price shifts. Maryland and Virginia offerings include Williams Red and Golden Jubilee apples with multiple size marks and up to 4.50 per bushel, while several other varieties show mixed demand. potatoes remain barely steady with Cobblers and Katahdins priced per 50 and 10 or 30 pound lots.

Baltimore MD Williams Gravensteins Williams Jerseyland Raritan W. Va Usis Dixigems del Coblers MD Coblers Va Coblers Katahdins Sebagoes Round Reds

Embezzlement Charges After Bank Closes in Twentynine Palms

A 678000 shortage shut Joshua National Bank of Twentynine Palms California and led to the arrest of Roscoe D. Coon 46 the bank vice president and racehorse owner in Del Mar California He faces embezzlement charges for allegedly diverting 10000 from deposits The bank which served 3200 residents and a Marine corps training camp was closed and placed in FDIC receivership Coon was jailed in San Diego County bail set at 50000 The FBI noted ongoing thefts since prior months and bank directors moved to close the bank while FDIC insured deposits up to 10000 each The article also includes a West Virginia divorce notice unrelated to the main story.

Twentynine Palms Calif Mojave Desert Asst U.S. Atty Ray H. Kinnison Joshua National Bank Marine Corps Roscoe D. Coon FBI del Mar San Diego County Coon Wright Down Bayou Boy Fabricate Cotton Andy G California Kinnison John F. Malone Los Angeles Federal Reserve Bank Malone Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Federal Insurance

Funeral Notices for Yates Terry Hopkins and Family

Fred C Yates 62 of Crab Orchard died July 22 in Otten North Carolina after illness. Rose Funeral Home will hold remains until Monday July 25 at 4 p.m. then to Crab Orchard Baptist Church for funeral July 26 at 2 p.m. Burial Sunset Memorial Park. Active pallbearers listed. Honorary pallbearers include many church members. Flower bearers served by Byrd Bible Class and John Fitzpatrick Women's Class. Arrangements by Rose Funeral Home. Ben A Sr Terry 63 of Beckley died July 24 in a local hospital. Body at Rose Funeral Home until funeral hour then to High Lawn Burial Park Danville Virginia for burial July 26. Funeral cremation details. Edith Clay Hopkins 47 of Raleigh Heights died July 24 in a local hospital. Remains at Rose Funeral Home. to Methodist Temple July 25 at 10 a.m. then to Winchester Tennessee for final rites July 26. Burial Winchester Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Condolences from family to Hollywood Baptist Church deacons and Bible Class. thanks to Williams Funeral Home and MacArthur community.

Yates Yates Fred C Crab Orchard Veterans Administration Hospital Otten North Carolina Rose Funeral Home Crab Orchard Baptist Church Rev. C. S. Donnelly Sunset Memorial Park Byrd Bible John Fitzpatrick Terry Terry Ben A. Sr Beckley Alvin J Cook Highlawn Danville Virginia Winchester Cemetery H. J. Monroe Herbert Sloan Paul T. Davis John Wirtz, Jr E. van Dorsey W. B. Bryson Tom Trent E. D. Armstrong Noah E. Parrish L. B. James Sam Smith Holywood Baptist Church Ladies Williams Funeral Home MacArthur

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