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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1950
Page
4
A column argues that farm income is declining nationwide despite price supports. It critiques Brannan plan subsidies as temporary props and warns against government intervention that favors some sectors over others. The piece stresses supply demand balance, voter influence, and the limits of subsidies.
A Danville TL man slipped and fell down the stairs in his house. He landed sitting on the muzzle of a shotgun, which was struck by a hand or foot. He was reported resting comfortably on his stomach after the incident.
Kenny Boyle is released from Mill Prison in July 1779 and refuses a vessel from Captain Jones as he considers his duty. He learns of the General Mercer privateer at Bordeaux, joins Captain Jones aboard the Bonhomme Richard squadron, and contemplates his loyalty between freedom and independence. The crew gathers a diverse mix of nationalities as they set sail for privateering in British waters. Kenny seeks to deliver a letter home and confirm his status as alive and free.
Kenny Boyle receives dispatches aboard a vessel while Joshua Barney crosses paths with him. The Mercer's crew celebrates a brief reunion as Kenny fears delay and contemplates Barbary's hopes. War duties pull them onward along Scotland's coast, seeking decisive action amid losses and small prizes. A merchant ship appears, triggering excitement and tension before the continuation.
HAL BOYLE imagines a future with a sympathy machine named Euphoria that debuts as the Air Force’s brain advances. The column argues real progress is social relief and companionship, not just calculation, depicting Euphoria guiding daily life and easing burdens at home and in transit.
Congress passed a new rent control bill. Truman to sign. It keeps current rules until Dec 31 1950 and allows cities to extend controls to June 30 1951 if they vote to do so. Veterans stay under preference through June 30 1951. Tighe Woods leads the housing expediter’s office with area offices nationwide.
Beckley Army and Air Force recruiting station is recognized for enlisting the most personnel in May, with a 6.37 ratio per recruiter across 232 area enlistments. Captain James C. Mathis notes continued district lead as three new locals join the ranks for Fort Knox and Lackland Air Force Base assignments.
Raleigh County Clerk's office reports eight marriage license applications in two days. The list includes Robert H. Beasley and Letitia S. Davie both from Sprague, Everett Ray Gentry and Emma Jean Wilcox from Rhodell, Robert Earl Hayworth and Zella Faye Perry from Rhodell and Ury, Dolan Kelly and Nira Ruth McClure from Colcord, Lewis Arthur Leeber and Selma Mae Thomason from Mabscott, Bobby Leland Runyon and Mary Lou O'Brien from Pinson Fork and Beckley, William Ernest Rhodes and Marcelline Mullens from Summerlee and Crab Orchard, Billy Ray Barker and Phyllis Jean Smith from Raleigh and Sophia.
Six Boy Scouts from the Appalachian Council depart Beckley at 7 a m Saturday for Akron Ohio for band instruction. They join Region 4 to perform at the National Jamboree at Valley Forge Pennsylvania June 30 to July 6. Pre training at Akron through Tuesday then travel to Valley Forge for ongoing instruction until the jamboree opens. Departing: Joe McMahon Troop 108 Beckley George C Hurt and Adrian McKinney Troop 75 Sophia Billy Bales and Donald Willis Beckley Troop 67. John Perry Beckley Explorer Post 6 accompanies as quartermaster.
The Rev. B. J. Hannon of Hinton, Bethany College top graduate and Oreen E. Scott awardee, will preach at First Christian Church on Sunday with the sermon titled A New Preacher. He previously led a student pastorate at Taylorstown and will pursue Yale Divinity School for BD and PhD. A Sunday song by Soneva Conference attendees will also be presented.
Wheeling resident Don Mc Veigh, a Rotary Paul Harris Memorial Fund scholar for 1948-49, will address Ro tarians at a Beckley Hotel dinner. A graduate of Lindsley Military Institute and Colgate University, he served four years in World War II and earned an M A from the School of International Studies in Washington. He studied in Paris, taught at West Virginia University, and will discuss the Paul Harris Foundation’s educational grants for American students studying abroad.
Lloyd G. Fitzgerald of the U S Bureau of Mines told Beckley Civitan Club coal is the nation's main fuel due to its low cost and abundance. He traced mining industry progress, noted new equipment raising production and safety, and presented a coal mine film from West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Pat Swift of Stoco High School shared reflections from Boy's State attendance at Jackson's Mill.
State Police report 56 applicants approved for driver licenses at Company D Headquarters Route 19 21 By-Pass Tuesday. Names include Berta Franklin Logan Maynor Charlotte Pearle Mahoney Beck ley Ann Mandich Julius George Nagy James Vinson Barry Ernest Cecil Davis Mary Isabelle Reed Dorothy Alice Mooney Edward Janney Benjamin Canterbury John Pack John Dixon Flora Belle Weir Donald Price Robert Ragland Sophia Dorothy Roehl Cook Basil Leonard Hurst Letha Kiel Louis Cep rich Charles McNeely George Chandler Barbara Rader Thomas Bryant William Dalton Ernest Robertson Lester John Morgan Clem Dosier Jack Underwood William Burton Bobby Caudill East Beckley William Bangus Virginia Hutchison Clarence Glover Willis Daniel Prosperity Mark Hudson Cran berry Cartha Lilly Eleanor Harless Dennis Thompson Russell Montgomery William Warden Edwin Lawton Fred Affinity Marion McKeever Levi Shrewsbury Bobbie Ham Beck Erma Layland Basham Margarette Skelton Clinton Dell Frances Bolt James Stegall David Wall Melvin Dunkley Oswald.
Two cars collided at the intersection of S Oakwood and Central avenues Wednesday. Police reported about $100 in vehicle damage. Operators were Elbert Hannah of East Beckley and Ethel E Lilly of Epperly.
County Republican leaders and prospective candidates will gather at 7 30 p m in Robert J Ashworths Main Street office. Ashworth chairman of the Raleigh County Republican Executive Committee said the meeting is open to all party members and aims to field outstanding candidates for the August 1 primary.
Funeral services for Lula Virginia Light 73 will be at 2 p m tomorrow from Crab Orchard Baptist Church with Rev Shirley Donnelly officiating. She died at the home of her sister Daisy Brewer Crab Orchard yesterday at 10 35 a m The body will be removed to her sister's residence at 5 p m today She was a member of the Southern Baptist Church Baltimore She is survived by one other sister Vance Loyless of Miami Fla three step children Emmett White of Charleston C I Dugan of Charleston and J T Dugan of Racine Also six nieces and five nephews Active pallbearers will include Robert Beckett Clyde Crowley Howard Blevins F G Calvert Robert C Byrd and Posey Rhodes.
Formal applications were filed by 15 men for entrance into the Beckley Flight of the West Virginia Air Reserve. At a Beckley meeting of Squadron No. 1, Air Force Association and veterans, Lt. Dexter Taylor explained the volunteer Reserve program and how weekly meetings earn retirement credits.
Vernon Lawson becomes president of the Sophia Lions Club at a Ladies and Children night event hosted by Fred X. Williams camp. Kermit A. Locke installed Lawson with a slate including Carl Neff and Stanley Huff as VP and other officers. Directors E. M. Maxwell Loren Fox O. P. Daniels and D. W. Kennemar named. six new members initiated: Charles Burgess E. H. Bonham C. O. Carmen John D. Kalasky John D. Staton Jr. Clarence Cullis.
Beaver Lions Club installs new officers for the year led by deputy district governor Lawrence Pruett. Officers: Lowell Lilly president Jim Bucey first vice president A G Wilcox second vice president Bill Toner third vice president Jim Trail secretary Sherman Akers treasurer Kermit Oakes tail twister Tracy Shannon lion tamer. Mason Anderson retires as president. Entertainment by Mr and Mrs Henry Brammer and their son Elwood.
Final rites for Robert Sidney Hawley age 55 of Pittsburgh and Lester will be held Saturday at Lester First Church of God with Rev Lucille Flory officiating. Burial in Lester Cemetery. Died Monday in a Pittsburgh hospital after a short illness. Pallbearers Coy Moore John Overbay Wesley Cannady Frank Huff Ray Snuffer Bestine Cannady. Body to be moved from Caffee Funeral Home to Claude Webb’s Lester residence at 11 a.m. today.
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