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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1946

Page

2

St Louis Cardinal III in Dublin Ireland

Cardinal Glenannon of St. Louis is reported to have slight lung congestion with doctors taking steps to arrest spread of infection. Aged 83 he is staying at the president's Dublin home after arriving from Rome where he was elevated to cardinal. Officials said he rested well, with a slightly elevated temperature but satisfactory heart condition and good general state.

Associated Press Dublin John Cardinal Glennon St. Louis Cardinal Glannon Sean T. O'Kelly Rome Alphonse MacMahon Theu. S. Navy Henry Moore

Two Accused Of Fire Violations

Fire Chief Bernard Martin announced two women will appear in the city police court Friday at 7 p.m. on fire ordinance violations. Mrs. Ethel Brown, 411 North Kanawha Street, delayed her hearing after a 3:10 p.m. fire on North Kanawha Street damaged property. Fire crews and neighbors contained the blaze. A 3:15 p.m. grass fire on Junction Street prompted Mrs. Ruth Sanford, 102 Junction Street, to be ordered to court Friday. A Berry Street call at 7:30 p.m. was a false alarm. Martin urged stopping grass fires as dangerous for the city.

Bernard Martin Ethel Brown North Kanawha Street Junction Street Martin Ruth Sanford Berry Street

World Day Of Prayer Service Set For Beckley

Dr James W Witherspoon Beckley Presbyterian pastor will give the main address at the World Day of Prayer service tomorrow at St Stephens Episcopal church Woodlawn avenue 2 pm Sponsored by United Council of Church Women Public welcome Committee members include Mrs C S Trosper Mrs C J Kinzer Mrs L H Davis Mrs G W Stewart Mrs J D Price and Mrs E Ellison

James W. Witherspoon Beckley Presbyterian Church St Stephen’s Episcopal Church Woodlawn Avenue United Council of Church Women C. S. Trosper C. J. Kinzer L. H. Davis G. W. Stewart J. D. Price E. ¥. Ellison

Swiss Economy Holds Firm Amid War Turmoil

DeWitt MacKenzie notes Switzerland’s neutrality contributes to economic steadiness as thrift honesty and national unity keep the economy on a tightrope. Despite limited natural resources, imports raw materials and manufactures output, with watches dairying wine and banking key sectors. Alpine scenery and winter tourism bolster revenue as prewar tourism returns.

Dewitt MacKenzie Bern Switzerland Europe Alps

Mild Temperature Noted in Oak Hill Weather

Oak Hill recorded a high of 68 degrees yesterday and a low of 57 tonight in the official weather observation report. The Register Staff Writer notes the mild seasonal readings for the area.

Register Oak Hill

Milam and Kessner Receive Wyoming County Marriage License

Be Registres staff writer reports Henry Thomas Milam 32 of Helen and Marie Mimick Kessner 22 of Allen Junction obtained a marriage license from the Wyoming County Clerk.

Pineville Henry Thomas Milam Helen Marie Mimick Kessner Allen Junction Wyoming County

Falling Rock Kills Silas Richmond

Silas Richmond a 33 year old man sentenced in 1938 to fifteen years for robbery was fatally injured when rocks fell from a cliff while working with a road crew at Point Pleasant. He died shortly after. Richmond’s death follows a long criminal case including a prior maiming charge and a trial in which Arthur Mills and Frank Rice testified. Funeral arrangements are set at Shady Spring with interment at Blue Jay cemetery.

Silas Richmond Point Pleasant Richmond Harley M. Kilgore Crimial Arthur Mills Thayer Kilgore Frank Rice Shady Spring Rice State Penitentiary Moundsville Overton Richmond Paul Richmond Blue Jay Paul Golden Virgil Homer Rural Howard

Dairy workers number in U S processing and delivery

About 250000 U S workers are engaged in processing and delivering dairy products across the industry, reflecting a sizeable labor force supporting milk and dairy product supply chains.

U. S

Soldier Pte Joseph Oram Poses at Kamakura Shrine

Pte. Joseph B. Oram, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Oram of Lester, poses before a bronze Buddha at Kamakura, Japan. A pre medical student from Concord College, he is with the Third Medical Laboratory unit stationed in Yokohama, Japan.

Joseph B. Oram H. J. Oram Lester Kamajura Japan Pte. Oram Concord College Third Medical Laboratory Yokohama

Witnesses Testify Store Rented By Defendants Closed

In circuit court Lena V. Jarrell Beck sues Nick Panayotoplu and others over unlawful possession of a store room. Witnesses say the space had been closed for over two years until just after last Christmas and only recently showed life with workers cleaning. The suit claims the lease was violated by using the space as a warehouse rather than a retail store. The defendants say issues were fixed and any damage stemmed from plaintiff's neglect.

Circuit Court Lena Jarrell Beck Nick Panayotoplu Gypsy Daniel Edwight Jesse Daniels

Beckley Army Station Tops February District Enlistments

Beckley Army Recruiting Station led Charleston district in February enlistments with 83 applications or 155.28 percent of its quota. Capt. Robert O. Baer said the Beckley post has topped Charleston and Huntington in total district enlistments and a full report will be released by Fifth Service Command.

Beckley Army Recruiting Station Charleston Robert O. Baer Fifth Service Command Headquarters Beckley Station Baer West Virginia Kentucky Ohio Beckley Huntington

First Grand Jury Met in Boston in 1635

The first grand jury in the American colonies convened in Boston in 1635 marking an early step in colonial legal traditions. The historical gathering highlighted evolving judicial practices as settlers organized formal legal processes in New England.

American Colonies Boston

Oscars to be awarded in formal Hollywood ceremony

HOLLYWOOD the awards for moviemaking’s top honors will be announced at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in a starched shirt evening dress affair. Ray Milland is favored for best actor in The Lost Weekend with Bing Crosby also in contention. for best actress Joan Crawford in Mildred Pierce or Ingrid Bergman with Bells of Saint Marys.

Associated Press Hollywood Hollywood Blvd Vine St Grauman Ray Milland Bing Crosby Ingrid Bergman Bing

Beckley Group To Attend National Affairs Meeting

Five members of the Beckley chamber of commerce plan to attend a national affairs conference starting with a luncheon next Monday at the Daniel Boone hotel in Charleston. W R Fugitt said more members may join at tonight's regular meeting. Howard Volgenau will address the gathering called by L P Dickie to discuss how chambers can influence national and local issues and how business, especially small firms, can be better served.

Beckley Chamber of Commerce Daniel Boone Hotel Charleston W. R. Fugitt W. A. Jones E. D. Armstrong Chamber Fugitt J. L. Huffman FE. F. Bibb Howard Volgenau U. S. Chamber of Commerce L. P. Dickie

Grand Exalted Ruler to Visit Beckley Lodge

Grand Exalted Ruler Wade Kepner of Wheeling will visit Beckley Lodge on Wednesday March 13. Members will hold a dinner at Black Knight Country Club followed by an address by Kepner, the first West Virginian to hold Elks highest office. March meeting set for Oak Hill Women.

Beckley Lodge Ells Lodge Black Knight Country Club Kepner Elkhom Oak Hill Hotel Hill

Miss Virginia Godbey to Wed Frank Meadows

Miss Virginia Dave Godbey of Queen Street will marry Frank Meadows of the United States Navy in a 7 o’clock ceremony tonight at the First Baptist Church. Dr. Alvin J. Cook will officiate in front of close friends and relatives. Godbey is employed by the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company. Meadows, son of Mr and Mrs M J Meadows, will report to his station later this month.

Virginia Dave Godbey Queen Street Frank Meadows United States Navy First Baptist Church Alvin J. Cook Miss Godbey O. W. Godbey Queenstreet Chesapeake and Potomac Sce Meadows M. J. Meadows Johnstown Road

Milk Distribution Estimates Rise in the United States

The article notes an estimated 50,000 fluid milk distributors across the United States. It also states that blood pressure was first measured in 1733 by Rev. Dr. Stephen Hales, marking an early scientific milestone.

United States Stephen Hales

Radio Programs Schedule With Daylight Time Adjustments

Radio listings for Thursday March 14 show network corrections causing time shifts from Eastern to Central and Mountain zones. Program highlights include Just Plain Bill Front Page Farrell Echoes of Tropics Jack Armstrong Captain Midnight Superman and Abbott and Costello with news, music, drama, and variety across ABC CBS and NBC networks.

Bill Nhe Cimarron Wavern Cbs Jack Armstrong Abc-East Captain Midnight Mbs Basic Farrell Abc Tennessee Jed Hop Harrigan Tom Mix Cbs Basic Dancing Music Orchestra Walter Kiernan News Terry Abcc-West Howe Mbs- West Patti Clayton Abc-West Mbs-West Lowell Thomas Abc World News Cal Tinney Abc-Basic Tennessee Jed Abec-West Abec-Basic Cbs News Abec Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Raymond Bob Burns Abe-Basie Mr. Keen Basic Dancing Music Orchestra Quis Abe Arthur Haile Harkness Bill Brandi Geo. Burns Gracie Allen Cbs Jlum Abner Servies Karl Godwin Dinsh Shore Abe Ebs Cbs American Town Meeting Forum Abe Dick Powell Ekrank Morgan Music Hall Nbe Andre Kostelanetz Gabriel Heatter Jack Halgy Dave Elman Antonini Cbs Curtain Time Danny O'Neil Dhs Janet Flanner

Quilt Pieces Bargain Bundle With Patterns and Thread

Offer promotes a large quilt pieces pack with 18 patterns and color fabric, enough to make over 1200 patches. Includes spool thread, postage paid, and a 1.49 dollar COD option with credit to Mary Caldwell of Craft Remnant Co. in Bloomington Illinois. Free Trail Blazers Almanac for prompt action.

Mary Caldwell Craft Remnant Co Dept Bloomington

River Jordan trip disappoints Hal Boyle in open letter

HAL BOYLE writes an inane open letter to his wife Frances describing a long journey from Karachi across the Middle East by a 12 year old Canopus flying boat. He dismisses the Jordan as a narrow stream, mocks ancient sites like Babylon and Jericho, notes Basra, Nineveh, the Dead Sea and the Nile, and jokes about a mummy souvenir.

Karachi India James Thurber Basra Shatt al Arab Iraq Mesopotamia Tigris Euphrates Dubuque Babylonia River Jordan Mississippi Santa Claus Jericho Harry James Dead Sea Kallia Nile Harold Vercingteorix Boyle

Cooling Rains To Drop Temperature

Slightly cooler weather spread across parts of the country though temperatures stayed above normal for a second day. Buffalo reported a high of 72 while Rochester reached 67 amid a rain belt moving from Alabama to western Pennsylvania and toward the Atlantic coast tonight.

New York State Buffalo Rochester Ohio Valley Plains Atlantic Alabama Pennsylvania Atlantic Coast

Oak Hill BPW Exec Board Meets at President’s Home

The Oak Hill Business and Professional Woman's club executive board will meet at president Miss Geneva Lilly's home tonight. They will discuss the year's project and plans to attend the state convention in Huntington on March 23 and 24.

Register Oak Hill

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Cardinal III Ireland Robert Benchley Vera Vague THE Vivian” Blaine Carmen Miranda i Dolores Rio Pritaite Maria Fred Macmurray Prew As Ote Wee Marguerite Chapman Akin William Rta Tamirofe - Demarest Kerry Davenport Sumbrilis MacKenzie Falling Rock New York Beckley Group BPOE Wade Kepner Wheeling B. P. O. Elis Amer Wade H. Kepner Virginia Godbey Or Trade School U.S. Army Hash Furniture Company Main Street Beckley, W. Va BPW Reience National EF. M. Payne Company Main St. Beckley W. Va Neville Street Prince Street
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