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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1957

Page

5

Elizabeth Seifert novel chapter scene at hospital bed

In Chapter 36 Dr Grady Barton visits June Hollies after a disaster. June recovers, and Grady considers leaving town for a new surgical post in Madison while planning to help Tommy gain licensure. June hints they could marry and move, as Grady weighs his future and duty to the community.

Grady Barton Judge Cowan Aaron June Grady Tommy Pearl Tell Met Madison Yim Darling

Tiz Jones Story Continues With Faith Amid Illness

The narrator's father, gravely ill, declares he has found eternal life in Jesus Christ and urges his son to put faith in him. The exchange is tender and austere as the father contemplates death while emphasizing spiritual assurance over earthly healing. Tomorrow promises further discussion of the future.

Jand Grady June Neightors Kopp Mo Chronister Tiz Jesus Christ Jesus

TV and Radio Faces in Morning Audience Shift

Media writer notes daytime viewers mostly housewives seeking entertainment to lift routines. Jinx Falkenburg McCrary, with Tex McCrary, says women want relatable anecdotes not cooking tips. Critics at American Women in Radio and Television blame do it shows for dull formats and dated stereotypes. NBCs Home show rebalance toward entertainment reportedly boosted ratings.

Cynthia Lowry New, York Jinx Falkenburg McCrary Jinx Tex McCrary McCrarys NBC Shever Kevin St Bul sAmerican St. Louis Awomen Hey Eugenie Hats Hausfrau Judy Holliday

California City Quiet Initiative Aims at Night Noise

Long Beach California city officials push an ordinance to curb 14 noise types from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. It exempts vehicle noises but bans loud phonographs radios and televisions and prohibits yelling on streets and dog barking or singing.

Long Beach Calif Dean

Employment to set record as jobs surge this summer

Secretary of Labor Mitchell predicts U S employment will reach about 63 million in summer as seasonal gains in agriculture and construction push totals to new highs. The prior midsummer record was 66,890,000 in 1957. Last month employment rose to 64,261,000. Mitchell urged graduates and students to seek full time or vacation roles, noting favorable labor conditions and ongoing job gains.

Washington i Mitchell

Planes To Follow Super Airways Planes

Washington DC planes will follow 12 new super airways. two ready now with ten more in 18 months. Civil Aeronautics Administrator James T. Pyle says the system will simplify nonstop flights. The plan links New York Washington San Francisco Los Angeles with major midwest and southwest routes.

Washington James T. Pyle Civil Aeronautes CAA New York San Francisco Los Angeles York Chicago Omaha Denver Las Vegas Nashville Tulsa Oklahoma City Albuquerque

Hollywood News Briefs: Sassafras Lovers and Film Deals

Hollywood items report Joanna Moore courting fame with sassafras tea and sasparilla potions claimed to boost charm. She lands a Universal-International contract after meeting producer Zugsmith, with Orson Welles casting her in Badge of Evil and She later stars in Slim Carter and The Dark Shore.

James Bacon Hollywood Joanna’ Moore Joanna Americus Enya Joanna Universal-International Albert Zugsmith Orson Welles Slim Carter Dick Bartlett

Ghana Conference and the Hollywood Parking Dispute

An affidavit notes a civil dispute over distributive shares from the Lillybrook Relief Society involving nonresident defendants. The order requires appearance within a month after the first publication to protect their interests. A note on a car referenced church parking use rules at a Hollywood Athletic Club site.

Hollywood UK Spike Fones Uaus Cir Hollywood Athletic Club Lillybrook So-Rabat Morocco UK Ministry of Froeign Conference of Afric Oy Ghana West Africa Spike Morocco Tunisia Egypt Sudan Harold Hanks

U.S. Corporations Report Mixed Q1 Profits

American business posted better profits than expected in the first quarter, but after tax declines rose with 212 companies down from a year earlier and 14 firms reporting losses including four railroads. Overall quarterly gains were smaller than in the prior two years.

Sam Dawson New York

Menzies Rejects Proposals On Queen Elizabeth's Commonwealth Visits

Prime Minister Robert Menzies rejects as impracticable proposals for Queen Elizabeth to spend regular periods in Commonwealth countries including Australia. The statement frames an emphasis on constitutional and diplomatic practicality while addressing royal travel expectations amid Commonwealth ties.

Canberra Australia Robert G. Menzies Queen Elizabeth

Funeral notices recall wartime rocket achievement and local passings

A 1950 item notes USS Norton Sound launching a Viking rocket reaching 106.4 miles. The page lists multiple funeral notices: Jack Waddell 33 of Cincinnati killed in a May 12 crash. Raymond Vaughn Hurst 42 of Posey dies in a May 20 auto accident with services in Posey. William Sra McKinney 81 of Sophia dies May 1 with services at Sophia Missionary Baptist Church. Airman James E. of Quonset Point killed May 10 in an auto accident with services in Sophia. George Arnold Gunter 56 of 302 East C Street dies May 10 with services at Regular Baptist Church. James H. Lucas memorial note. Funeral home contacts and pallbearer lists appear throughout.

Norton’ Sound Verule Verble Jack Waddell Cincinnati Oho White Oak Road Rt. 3 Webb Vance Nurre Brothers Ohio Webb & Neal Funeral iHome Hurst Posey Jeffro Webb Sidney Hurst Douglas Hurst Kelly Hurst Carlos Milam Billy Milam Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home McKinney McKinney Wiliam Sra Sophia Caffee Sophia Missionary Baptist Church Flew Dewey Wilson Bill Brown McKinney Soak Creek Baptist Caffee Funeral Home Richmond James E U. S. Navy Quonset Point Naval Air Station R. I Lego W. Va Williams Funeral Sophia First Baptist Church R. H. Dean Keyser D.S.T Johnstown Road W. E. Harrah Sunset Memorial Park Beta Sigma Ph Afountain Lodge No. 155 AFL & A.M Coal City Earl Waters Marion Cook Doc Inrole Neal Norcross Jack White Roy Farley John Wilcox Jason Ritter Coal City Lodge 1136

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