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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1950
Page
4
The notice states a two percent state sales tax applies to Mall Rates for all subscriptions in West Virginia. It warns that home delivery rates depend on local carriers and that Beckley Newspapers Corporation is not responsible for advance payments to carriers, dealers, or distributors who are independent contractors.
Last week’s quarterly meeting of Friends of the Land reviewed the Jarrell farm on Cherry Creek in Raleigh County as a modeling project for soil conservation and land use. Eugene Jarrell, a coal miner turned part time farmer, hosts a range of practices from open field drain to contour strip cropping and wildlife borders, with plans for a full farm layout as costs allow.
A 1947 piece argues displaced persons from Europe will soon seek new homes worldwide as DP ships head to the United States. It cites IRO and IRC efforts, notes U.S. unemployment concerns, and urges Washington to halt the new migration while advocating humane aid for the displaced.
HAL BOYLE reports from New York that eight in ten American women are overweight or asymmetrical in the bosom waist or hips according to the Dorset and Brassiere Association. The piece details girdles bras and corsets market size, predicts future figures, and notes Milwaukee as most bra conscious while the Pacific Coast favors bras over corsets.
Bug Dust comments on a poor thesaurus and the greens of spring while praising nature’s vivid hues. The column recalls Mrs. Edith Weidensall’s mortgage plight and local charity efforts, then ends with a note about AP correspondent Henrietta Leith and wartime byline beginnings.
James D. White reports in San Francisco that K. M. Panikkar, India’s diplomat with Gandhi roots, presented credentials as ambassador to Communist China. The article notes Panikkar’s non Communist stance, Asia’s rival yet shared history with China, and Mao’s receptive posture suggesting potential normal relations with non-Communist powers.
Mr and Mrs Glen Warden of Circle Drive Mulens Hill announce the birth of their second child a 5 pound daughter Sherry Lynn at 3 25 p m Friday June 9 at home Their son Glen Carter is two years old The Belgian Congo is the worlds leading diamond producing area.
Catherine Drinker Bowen’s portrait of John Adams covers his early interest in politics through the Revolution. It details his education, marriage to Abigail Smith, legal practice, roles in Philadelphia, and the Declaration committee. The author emphasizes Adams's devotion to independence and his personal sacrifices for the colonies.
Cub Scout Pack 125 was feted Tuesday night by den mother Mrs. Donzella Nuckols at the local ball park. Games provided entertainment followed by a wiener and marshmallow roast. Attendees included Dickie Browles Dickie Sundin Cookie Hall Sonny Bouldin Frankie Zimmerman Charles Jenkins Wendel Cody David McNeil Jimmie Simmons Don Nuckols and Tommy Hall. Assisting hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jenkins Mrs. Val McNeil and Mrs. Violet Zimmerman.
Johnie Marino underwent a major operation at Sacred Heart Hospital in Richwood last week. Mrs. Marino reports him to be improving.
The thirteen Colonies struggle against Britain as two young American sailors face danger and romance. Kenny Boyle may be prisoner while Lieut. Joshua Barney, released, seeks to aid Washington with news of a planned raid. Ann Bedford and Sally Bingham collide with espionage, luck, and a navy mission.
In a tense scene General Washington and Joshua confront rumors of the Lexington's fate. Ann urges caution about sensational reports while Joshua fears news for Barbary. Sailors race to save papers as the Virginia faces heavy damage and three British pursuers, setting up a cliffhanger.
Israel pursues a four year plan led by Finance Minister Eliezer Kaplan to restore balance between imports and exports. The program targets higher production, reduced per capita consumption, and boosted investment to support rapid immigration and housing for newcomers. It envisions 1.8 million people by 1953 and requires substantial foreign exchange.
Dorothy-Joe's Creek picnic grounds hosted a wiener roast Tuesday night for the Dorothy Assembly of God Teen-Age Class. Sponsored by Mrs. Roy Flint, teacher, with class members Frankie McMillian Iris Cooke Mary Cooke Elaine Groves Sylvia Dominion Janet Douglas Betty Jarrell Phyllis Jarrell Nina Halstead Yvonne Tackett Bricie Dillon Betty Rose Barbara Phelps. Guests included Imogene Winston Ronnie West and families Horace Robinson and daughters Tonkie Patty John and daughters Norma and ie.
Mrs. Pearl Stover of Clear Fork has been elected committee woman of Clear Fork District on the Raleigh County Republican executive committee. She replaces Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ruetter who resigned after moving to another state.
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