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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1959
Page
4
The saying notes originality lies in sincerity not novelty. It asserts a believing person acts from personal conviction rather than another's influence, echoing Carlyle's emphasis on independent faith.
The Salvation Army in Beckley emphasizes treating recipients as Gods creatures with infinite potential. They provide food lodging and clothing, but stress the spirit in giving, recognizing each person as a friend and brother in Christ. They seek to reach more youth, visit shut-ins, and expand programs, asking for sacrificial gifts to support their high quality religious and social work.
Dr George W Crane Insurance Companies Golden Rule recounts a 45 year old Des Moines hotel guest Tom T who stuck his toe in a hot water drain, tore skin, infection and gangrene followed, leading to a $12000 damages suit. The piece mocks rising lawsuits and urges adherence to the Golden Rule.
A local column condemns dog poisoning and urges humane action. It profiles Beckley mayor A. K. Minter as a blunt yet respected figure nearing ten years in office, noting his honesty, charity, and a memorable return letter about parking meters that calmed protestors.
A devotional prayer asking for forgiveness of ignorance and a steadfast curiosity to learn about the marvellous world and Thy creation. The speaker, Richard L. James, a Jacksonville Florida minister at Riverside Avenue Christian Church, signs the prayer.
The author argues the Berlin crisis is a recurring pattern since 1917, condemns appeasement at a forthcoming Russian summit, and recalls prior failed blockades and unmet pledges. He claims Russia never honors agreements and questions the legitimacy of elected German foundations and satellite liberation. The piece warns against bowing to Moscow.
Pacific Fleet amphibious exercise Operation Big Land off Southern California and Camp Pendleton lists Ellsworth D. Combs engineman second class son of Roby and, Camp Lejeune infantry course graduate Pvt Franklin L Williams son of Clyde H Williams, 403 Tees Road Beckley, and Cpl Ronald J Pierce armor amphibian tractor course graduate son of Earnest Pierce Lester.
The Raleigh Register lists Beckley Newspapers Corporation details and delivery terms. It notes subscription rates by mail and carrier delivery, tax inclusion, and that carriers and distributors are independent contractors with no responsibility for advance subscription payments.
Twenty five years ago Beck ley Junior High School faculty selected twelve ninth grade girls as best all around: Wanda Biggs Mary Cessarato Maxine Hill Elizabeth McMahon Mary Ryan Pauline Shultz Eleanor Brooke Smith Evelyn Stover Lorraine Sullivan Mary Jo Smisko Agnes Wipperman Geraldine Wheeler. Civilian Conservation Corps induction exams drew over a hundred men at the National Guard armory Park Avenue with Fort Knox Kentucky as conditioning then reforestation camps region wide. In seahorse family the male bears the pouch for the young.
Hal Boyle reports Thelma Ritter proposes a star rating system for Hollywood akin to one two and three star generals. She notes her own Oscar nominations and career humility while recounting a long road from Brooklyn childhood to New England stock theater and a 30 year marriage to Joseph Moran.
Actress argues critics misuse the term star noting modern plays demand deeper insight into characters. She recalls the audition courage needed for theater and cites average actors earning about $1,200 with limited work months. She recounts a time when quitting for a steady job was met with laughter from a roommate. The real theater life, she says, offers an inside feeling.
Two thousand years ago Romans played a form of discus throwing that evolved into quoits. The modern horseshoe game uses 20 pound shoes, iron stakes 40 feet apart, and can be played as singles or doubles. Readers are invited to play, obtain rules from a library, and mail a postcard question for a $10 prize.
New York gossip column notes Rhonda Fleming chasing a man with glasses amid Cannes festivities. Fleming teases Frank Sinatra and Mack Krim while quipping about actors and romance among stars like Novak, Gabor, and Cooper. The piece blends flirtatious banter with industry rumors and playful one liners from Earl’s Pearls.
Marriage licenses listed for Nevil Wiste er and Mary Stover, C L Tyree and Pride Cook, John Hope and Susan Walker, J J Ward en and Lula af Stroud, Robert Neely and Annie Jessie, W D Adams and Annie Bays, W F Jennings and Emma Biggs, Joseph Hunt and Mary Cheetam, Walter Peters and Lula Cazort. O K McCartnney sells store to Tom Lewis, C L Heaberlin and C L Allen of Beckley. Mrs Alexander McVeigh Miller, Alderson author, has novel Jean's Ambition on press. Plans for through passenger service Huntington to Roanoke via Chesapeake and Ohio to begin in coming weeks.
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