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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1959
Page
4
A pithy reflection notes a preference for posterity asking why no statues were raised rather than why they were. The line, attributed to Cato, prompts contemplation on legacy and memory.
The 6th National Watershed Congress will meet May 25-27 at the Statler Hotel in Washington. Federal state and local agencies will discuss joint efforts to control run off and soil erosion in upstream areas. Prominent speakers will cover sound soil and water use and case histories from West Virginia and other states. The forum includes leading national business, industrial, conservation and agricultural groups, and emphasizes discussion over dissemination or action.
In Marion County we should study Upshur County's school fire hazards and the recent closure of seven Upshur schools serving 1600 children after the Fire Marshal ordered corrections. Upshur had rejected a Better Schools levy, illustrating the connection between funding and safety. We in Marion seek ongoing fire safety improvements and have approved a special levy to ensure proper school operation.
Charleston writer recalls pre antibiotic cures and beauty tips from grandmothers and old books. Remedies include camphor oil, paregoric, honey lemon cough mix ture, asafetida, amber beads for colds, mud from mud dauber nests for teething, straws for hiccups, soot and cob webs to stop bleeding, turpentine on sugar for chest cough, and a neck bag of asafetida to ward off croup. It notes a 1857 New York book offering vast home knowledge and beauty recipes including a dentifrice and balms, alongside tips on hair restoration and eyelash care.
Dr George W Crane counsels readers not to judge men by grammar spelling or handwriting noting successful executives often write poorly. He warns snobbish standards harm marriage prospects urging women to assess true character through future correspondence and prolonged dating.
Roy Harmon laments the loss of a sturdy American breakfast and defends real, country meals. He recalls rugged morns, profiles Ed Fox and Jerry Stidham, and narrates breakfast memories with Ted McDowell while condemning modern substitutes like coffee and cigarettes for food.
Military personnel around the world are profiled. Airman 2 C Rosalie B Hampton of the Women in the Air Force at Scott Base is named group airman of the month for demonstrating initiative and a mature attitude under tough conditions. Vernon L Davidson, Aviation Cadet, trains in Harlingen Texas to earn navigator wings and a second lieutenant commission.
Notice outlines Beckley Newspapers Corporation address and staff, Associated Press rights, advertising representation, subscription rates by mail and home delivery, and carrier contractor responsibilities including payment handling and tax details. It notes rates for daily, Sunday, and combined editions, with West Virginia tax added and a reminder to provide full address changes.
Pvt. Charles H. Moran of Hatcher, S C completed eight weeks of basic training and Pvt. James R. Brubaker, 18, with wife Carolyn in Minden earned paratrooper wings after four weeks of ground and aerial training at Fort Bragg. Brubaker, a 1958 Collins High School graduate from Fayetteville, entered the Army in August 1958 and trained at Fort Jackson S C.
Washington analysis notes the Geneva foreign ministers meeting shows patience and delay as a strategy. James Marlow reports that Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko pressed for East and West Germany to participate more, altering the prearranged plan. The question remains who gained from the maneuver.
The pineapple, a key Hawaii product, likely originated in Central and South America. Early explorers, including Columbus, reportedly named it for its pine cone look. By the 16th century it spread to India, Africa, China, and the East Indies, praised for its long storage and replanting ability.
New York report notes Bob Hope urged to cancel May 16 Alias Jesse James premiere due to dizzy spells. he rested briefly at Palm Springs and said, I am just too tired. Arthur Godfrey returns soon. Dagmar tours. Morey Amsterdam on Day. Buddy Hackett aims to slim for laughs. Mary Todd Lincoln book sparks interest in Hollywood.
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