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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1949
Page
7
Scouts from five Negro troop teams sing to observe the 7th birthday of the Girl Scouts of America on March 12. They present 15 minute programs over WWNR at 2 00 WCFC at 2 30 and WLS at 3 00 Saturday afternoon.
A group of 23 American farmers returning from a nine country tour say Europe must prioritize science and education to lift agricultural yields. Ralph Raikes notes Europe lags in feeding practices and protein use, recommending improved grains, livestock care, and protein-rich feeds to boost production.
Funeral services for Mrs. Emily Teucy 102 who died Saturday night at the South Kanawha Street home of her grandson James Anderson will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Central Street Baptist Church with the Rev S A Abram officiating Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Cemetery She had been a member of the Central Street Baptist Church since 1906 Survivors include eight grandchildren Dr J L Anderson Robert Rush Anderson Mae Banks Theophel Cox Charles and Lawrence Toney Robert and William Parnell and many nieces and nephews
Beckley considers a bill to let cities use paving certificates to fund sidewalks on one side of streets like Prince Street to Johnstown Road and City Avenue to Mabscott. Mayor Hedrick advocates quicker sidewalk growth but bills limit to one side and exclude bathroom fixtures in sewer costs.
Two divorce suits were filed with Circuit Clerk Mrs. L. Tully. Plaintiffs are Mary Rowland Hatcrow and Margaret Hypes Cottrell. defendants are Andrew L. Haircrow and Harry T. Cottrell, in Fayetteville.
Fire Chief Berusyd D Maitin warned residents to avoid careless brush burning after Saturday’s fires. Three grass blazes were fought by firemen, with costs rising for city services. He urged using wire screens on metal rubbish barrels and stated after March 20 written permits will be required within 300 feet of woodland to prevent spread. He vowed to enforce the law to punish those causing fires.
UCLA postgraduate Charles J. Glenn 27 faces burglary charges after leaving a library window with the Bay Psalm Book, one of 11 copies from the first colonial printing. Librarian L C Powell calls the volume priceless and insured at 100000, urging severe disciplinary action amid questions of intent. Glenn claims it was part of a secret society prank.
Circuit Judge Ben H. Ashworth granted four divorces last week. Couples include Clifford Fink Abies and Arthur Abies with custody for their infant daughter, Clifford Lawrence Washington and Annie Pennix Washington, Jeanette Delaney Arnold and Guy Arnold with Jeanette Delaney restored, and Edna Florence Coles and Raleigh Coles with furnishings awarded. Funeral services for Mrs. Elizbeth Venters, 71, will be held at the First Christian Church with burial at Sunset Memorial Park. Survivors include husband William Venters and two daughters and siblings in various locations.
Jim Justice maintenance superintendent of Eastern Gas and Fuel Company and van C Thompson assistant chief engineer of Gulf Smokeless Coal Company will speak at the New River and Winding Gulf Electrical and Mechanical Institute meeting Thursday. The event in the Memorial building Legion Room starts at 7 30 p.m. Justice will discuss his experience with the mine trolley phone and its value to his company. Thompson will address maintenance problems in using such equipment.
Chief Petty Officer T. R. Sherman announced at Beckley Recruiting Station that David Lamar Andrews of Mabscott reenlisted for three years as chief electronics technician. Two other area enlistees include Robert Covey of Lester and William Phillips of Coal City for one year each and James Woods of Heckley for three years.
Boyd C. Carper 77, brother of Mrs. C. L. Calloway Berkley and Frank P. Carper Beaver, died at a La Grande Oregon hospital. Born in Grandview in 1872, he was son of Samuel H. and Margaret Ann Carper. Survivors include his widow Latha Sanner Carper and several brothers and sisters.
Nora Eddingston Flynn says she will divorce the screen star Errol Flynn. She reports an oral agreement and plans to finalize it in writing within days at a ranch near Las Vegas, with the couple’s children. Flynn could not be reached for comment.
Fire Chief Bernard Marlin said a fire at the A and P store is under investigation with damage estimated at 35000 dollars. The blaze centered in a rear store room and origin remains unknown as crews prepare to clear debris and repair interiors.
About 15 employees help clean debris after the fire at the Beckley store. D W Geary says some staff are aiding in opening a new store in Mulien. A new A and P on South Oakwood Ave won’t be ready until September.
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