New Hope Looms For Sinus Sufferers
Medical science reports progress toward a permanent cure for sinus headaches. Research shows high altitude simulated flights in decompression chambers improve or cure many sinus patients, with Northwestern and Navy Everest experiments guiding trials. Doctors note cautious optimism as more data are gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Nicholas
Central Press
New York
England
Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Pensacola
Mount
Everest
Navy
Northwestern University
Two Men Accused of Auto Theft
Smith J Eller and Ralph Marks both 18 of Cranberry and Harper Road residents were arrested this morning by state Police detachment officer C C McGraw on auto theft charges. The Beckley Ice and Feed Company workers allegedly took a company truck, damaged a fence on Mrs Roberta Farley's property, then abandoned the vehicle. Eller and Marks were held for a 7 pm hearing before Magistrate P Meadows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith J
Eller
Ralph Marks
C. C. McGraw
Beckley Ice and Feed Company
McGraw
Marks
Harper Road
Roberta Farley
Glen
White Road
P. Meadows
Four Power Talks Swerve Over German Reconstitution
Izvestia and Pravda criticize Truman speech as interference and imperialism though not naming Russia. Observers say big four aims seek a Germany each side can dominate, complicating Moscow conference despite cordial words from Marshal and Molotov.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izvestia
Pravda
Communist Party
Truman
Congress
Russia
Soviet Union
Germany
Marshal
Road Improvement Project Delayed by Funding Shortfall
Kingdon announced funds are insufficient to launch an accelerated road improvement program. He pledged to consider the project when funds become available, noting it aligns with magisterial district committees and the projects they selected. Mullens chamber was advised by Sen. Ward C. Wylie that funds exist for the road. Worthington suggested the project as a secondary priority at a Lester-Malen chamber meeting last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdon
Mullens Chamber
Ward C. Wylie
Worthington
Lester-Malens Chambers
Thompson Accepts Court Mandate In Malice Toward None
Thompson declares acceptance of the court order with malice toward none and pledges a law and order administration. The Legislature recesses to vote on inviting Thompson while opposing Talynadge factions resist. The Senate reverses its prior confirmation of Talmadge appointees as the sales tax measure moves to fund vast state services. G Talmadge and Roy Harris hint at a 1948 gubernatorial bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Talynadge
Senate
Talmadge
G. Talmidge
House
Roy Harris
Arms reduction group to study non nuclear disarmament plans
Secretary General Trygve Lie called the commission on conventional armaments to meet next Monday. The body will handle reductions outside atomic energy and weapons of mass destruction with Austin representing the United States and a deputy to be named to prepare an initial report by May 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Trygve Lie
Austin
United States
Vane
Washington
Senate panel to set hearings on new foreign policy
Chairman Vandenberg of Michigan convened the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to decide scheduling for public hearings on a shift in policy toward peace and Ume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandenberg
R.mich
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Community religious notices and obituaries recap
Local churches report meetings at homes and churches across East Park and Beckley. Events include Missionary Society gatherings led by Grace Thompson and Elder Henderson, a Willing Workers program, and a New Hope Choir rehearsal led by Sam Harriston. Obituary notes honor Ernest Cosby and James Jones with service details and survivors. Several local families host visitors, anniversaries, and illness updates accompany district class and hospital news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Thompson
East Park
Missionary Society of the ‘Church of God Apostolics
Elder Henderson
New Hope
Sam Harriston
Brooklyn
Willing Workers Club
Roscoe Harris
Charleston
Herndon
Ernest Cosby
Oak Hill Hospital
James Mosley
String Lunsford
and Haskins
Layland
Lunsford
Torbert
Loop Creek
SOS Survival On Stern Section After Shipwreck
The stern section crew struggled with failing radios and water damage. Sanford Rogers ferried a dwindling transmitter to the chartroom and linked antennas to a makeshift setup. By 4 am an SOS was sent, a rescue plane appeared, followed by the General Gordon and St. John's Victory. 22 men were rescued, 12 or 13 missing lifeboat members presumed dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiehr
Sanford Rogers
White Plains
Rogers
General Gordon
St. John’s
Honolulu
National panel cites two year limit for suits timeline
A committee bill backs a nationwide two year time limit on filing qualified suits after work is completed. The proposal targets across seven states including Florida and others to govern portal actions filed there. The text notes the measure seeks uniform action across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Baltimore cattle and sheep market helps and creditors notice
Baltimore market reports show slaughter steers and cows rising to 23 cents, calves 20 to 25, sheep nominally steady with lambs up to 25.50. Separate notices call creditors and beneficiaries of Zechariah Bennett and W A Argenbright estates to file claims by October 1, 1947, with required vouchers at the Bank of Raleigh Building Beckley West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
ISDA
Zechariah Bennett
Bank of Raleigh
City of
Beckley
Raleigh County
West Virginia
W. Hi File, JR
W. A. Argenbright
W. H. File, JR
Deaths and funeral notices in Beckley region
Two deaths are reported. Virginia Sue Crawford aged 2 of Beckley died suddenly March 18 in a Richmond hospital. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church March 20 with burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Other notices: Virgie Alice Cooper Cooper, 43, Metaltan died March 18. services March 20 at Mount Tabor Baptist Church with burial Calfee Cemetery. Arrangements by Keyser and Calfee Funeral Homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jones
Minton
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
R. F. Saunders
Matthew Jones
Henry Jones
Charleston
Crawford "Rawford
Virginia Sue
Mars
J. B. Crawford
Beckley
Inca Hospital
Richmond
Virginia
Keyser Funeral Home
First Presbyterian Church
Jones
W. Witherspoon and
J. L. Hineweaver
BR. Graham
Joanne Bonner
C. W. Hogg
C. Sanders
Paul P. Payne
C. D. Crawford
J. Wilbur Davis
W. Ennis
Halt Scott
T. P. Garrett
H. A. Sloan
J. S. Higgins
W. J. Smith
T. Go Maynor
Isaac McKinney
N . Smith
D.C
Filmer
W. ON. Shanklin
B. Harris
Joe Mit
Robe French
Jr. Daby
Hornbrook
Paul Phipps
Ned
Ragland
C. M. Johnston
W. E. Wassum
Willan MacTaggart
R. Od
Watts
Dr. OR. W. Winston
FE. J. Norris
Mo Py
M. Payne
Thomas Elswick
K. C. Minter
George Bright
M. W Powers
Duff Daniel
J. S. Edmundson
C. C. Farmer
Glen Shanklin
le A. Gates
John W Smith
A. O. A. Hague
Lovell Tigring
A. AL Tieche
Robert Scott
Floyd Sayre
W. B. Ware
W. M Lilly
J. W. Watkins
G. A. Mohler
Morton Johnson
Cooper Cooper
Virgie Alice
Metaltan
Callee Funeral
Mount Tabor Baptist Church
J. Robert Doane
Crab Orchard
Calfee
Mount Tabor
Caifee Funeral Home
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Raleigh Register
W. Va
Missionary Society
Gracie Keaton
Margaret Walton
William Walton
Rhode Island
Brown
Tine Anderson
M. Forrest
Beeckley
Clyde Stone
Sophia
Atlants Church
Beckley Hospital
Pittsburgh
Lorena Wood
Downington
Catherine Ellis
Ellis
Trula Ritchie
Detroit
Mich
North Buxton
Ontario
Canada
Roy Allen
Linnie Allen
W. M. Newman
Leonard Border
Virginia Wade
H. Hallman
C. B. Penn
A. L. Jones
Kaymoor
Joe Moca
Minden
Mount Maria Baptist Church
J. F. Sauntders
Bertha Johnson
James Shepherd
Whitestick Street
Essie Champers
Angie Simms
L. W. Colink
Morning Star
John Britain
Elverton
Britain
Sar Missionary Society
Sam Jackson
Slab, Fork
Henderson
Pemberton
Saint Matthew Apostolic Church
Lester
Robert Newsom
New Hope Baptist Church
Glorytone
Helsen Dodson
K. Belcher
Welcome Baptist Church
Hattie Robinson
East tPark
Luther Cole
R Cc. Kennedy
C. D. Walker
Williams
David Faulkner
Masonic Lodge
Order of the Eastern Star
Burman
Edwin Sims
Piney View School
Tiends
Beaver
Pinecrest Saniarium
Ross Houchins
Mandeville
Anser & Storage Co
Dial
Lewis Transer
Dial 4403
Agnes
Clayton C. Simons
Wade
Mrs. C. W. H
Florists
Snow Thornton Florists
Prince Street
Snead
Imine Conyreyor
Dia
Curley's Place
Homsekeeper
Mullens
Virgil
Main Street
Swan Cafe
Main St
Prince St
Fuller Brush Company
Raleigh
Wyoming
President Hotel
Leslie's
Peqoyle’s Credit Store
Neville St
Ith
Cars Squire
Mos
Army
Marine
Coast Guard
Regular Army
War Department
U. S
Moses Ramey
Cale Neville Street
Seidman
Countes
Fayelle
Nicholas
Greenbrier
Monroe
Summers
Cheng Peepee
Dial Teran
C.F Pickle
Springdale
Beckley Newswaners
Seckley Feed & Supply CO
Rhodes Hatchery
Second St
Eagle Nest Baby
Beckley Ice & Feed Co
W. M. Snyder
W. V. Dial
Martin Madich
Box
Skelton
J. J. Shrewsbury
Crow
Fred Mann
Dry Hill Road
Frank Mann
Sprague
G. P Meadows Green Sulphur Springs
W Va
Gray
T. F. Whitlock
Raleigh Hill
East Beckley
J. K. Whitlock
Ross Stover
Carter St Beckley
South Oakwod
Crosley Shelvador
J. W. Huddle
AM Bess
Oak Hill
Bendix
Cash Lewis
South Fayette Street
Wood Works
Quarry Street
Marscott Heights
KODAK
King Photo Supply
Berkley
Arvin
Launderall
Gattering
Beckley Heating
South Oakwood Ave
Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners
R.M. Hubbel
Russell
Eureka
Ld Cleaner Foster Hardware Co
Matt St. Datca
Royal Jewelers
AAA
Foster Hardware, Inc
Franklin Adkins
Happy Holy Band
WWNR
Fisher’s
Mount Hope Road
CUT Flowers
Roscoe Allen
Glen Daniel
Raleigh Heights
Boston
Ambrose
Stringer
Beckley Newspapers
VITA
Perdue
East Main St
Wal
The
New River Company
Ptbre Mabscoul
Honey Catlett
Ramblers
Mildred Wood
H. C. Kinzer
J. Sidney Labovitz
Charm
Sun
Yorge Appliance
Noize appHantes
Lowe Brothers Electric Co
Cremens
General Electric
Meet Furniture Co
Beckley i D. Haynes
Dial Alls
Beckley Radio
M Crator
Baker Radio & Bilectric Service
South Kanawhe
Ewing Machones
Singers Wing Machine CO
I Rep
Feprget
Scott's Music Service
Barwood St
Ujal
Lumbing & Heating
Terry Smith Dal
Maplewood Lane
Mulleny
Welle Lloyd Me
Kinney
Stephenson
Nhone Mullens
Compton Construction Company
Amigo
Hanford Signs, Inc
Th East Main Street
Eastman
Siignaehs
Suilch
Toledo
W. Dixon
Morris
Calloway Heights
Foster Hardware Co
Baby Scales
Main Stial Et
Hardw
Foster Rare Co
Racoal Refrigeration Company
Eli S. Harris
Mgr. A
Second St. Dial
Montgomery
Ward Beckley
White Star
Baldwin Baby Grand
John W. Eye
West Reviie
Sakes Jewelers
Neville St Omi
el Ed
Morgantown
Beckley-Mount Hope Airport
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